Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07

ooking towards the inauguration of
movement in this place in sympathy with
those now in successful progress in other
paris of the State, assembled at the Con-
grrgaiional lecture room, on Monday eve
ming last. The attendance was surprisingly
large for first demonstration, and in this
respect, showed that the sentiment of the
people was already alive to the subject,
and ready for such movement against
the enemy as might seem 10 be called
for. 1t was opened by the Rev. Mr.. Peet,
by a statement of its object and rather
earnest survey of the field, and the neces-
sity for action in dealing with the evil OF
intemperance in this locality. The sd-
dress was followed by prayer and singing.
the members of the several churches COM
posing most of the audience. After sea
son thus devoted, an organization was
effected by the call of Mr.. L. NJ. CROSBY
TO the chair. The remainder of the eve
ming was occupied in the main by address
es from various gentlemen. DR.. H. B.
VAN NORMAN, who was present, from
Cleveland, spoke in hearty approval of
the cause, stating that he had yet to taste
the first glass of liquor in his life, and gave
It as his opinion that the medical profes-
sion we're not without responsibility in
the matter of adding TO the ranks of the
drunkard, by fostering the appetite for in
rfTolro hr- hoSr rfrfiO
He had never prescribed alcohol, and did
not consider it necessary under any cir
cumstances. Mr.. Lewis Baker could not
show as clear record of life, but for for
iy-fve years. he had not tasted spirituous
liquors. MIR. Baker was followed by
Mr. Bruce, Mr.. Dick and the Rev.
Mr.. Cnaffer, of Rock Greek, who
showed himself a ready and able talker.
He had been led here 10 hear the, views
that might find expression at the meeting,
and to be instructed with regard to the
best mode of proceeding in inaugurating a
reform movement Upon motion, COM
mlttee of five was appointed-three gen
Ilemen and two ladies-for laying out the
work for second meeting at the same
place on Tuesday evening.
The meeting on Tuesday evening, was,
on account of the weather, but slimly al
trnded, and the meeting of the ladies was
disproportionately few in numbers to the
gentlemen. After the religious exercises,
Chairsan Crosby gave place to Edgar
Hall, who was voted to fill the chair. Mr..
Fassett, Chairman of the committee ap-
pointed at the previous meeting, reported
the following preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, The traffic in, and use of in
toxicating drinks as a beverage, is sin,
terrible in its consequences. and is the
cause of most OF the crime, poverty and
degradation in our beloved country; and |
WHEREAS, Our own community is sad
lY under its bsneful influence. therefore,
Resolosd, That we pledge ourselves TO
abstain from all intoxicating liquors as a
beverage, TO discOuntensnee its use by
others; and to use all proper and lawful
means for the entire suppression of the
traffic
ResolCed, That the success which has
attended the labors of women in various
parts of this STATE, encourages US to go
forward in the good work, with earnest
ness and confidence, trusting in God TO
crown snch measures with success, as His
Providence shall seem to indicate And,
we do further pledge TO sustain all such
efforts with our prayers, influence and
means.
Res0IDed, That a standing committee of
gentlemen, and another of ladies, be ap-
first consisting of one gentle
man from each congregation, who will
with US, and the other of one
lady from such congregation, 10 consider
and advise on the entire subject of tenn
perance and of means for its advance
ment; and that said committee meet as a
Joint Temperance Committee whenever
necessary.
ResOIUed, That ladies meeting be held
At such time and place as may be hereafter
appointed, to consider their duty with
reference TO the temperance cause; and
that Mrs. G. E. Bolton. of Cleveland, be re-
quested TO meet them at thai time.
ResOlUed, That the several churches in
this place be requested to meet in a PRAYER
meeting, to seek the Divine blessing on
this work, on Thursday evening next, at
655< o'clock.
Alter the consideration and adoption of
these resolutions, the following commit
tees were appointed to represent the re-
'pective churches In the general move
nent that may be decided upon:
The Methodist church, B Crosbv
aud Mrs. R. h. Moore.
The Congregational churchill. Fassett
and Mrs. Dr. Eames.
The Episcopal church-W. W. Mann
and Mrs Geo. E. Neuleton.
The Presbyterian cburch-L. NJ Crosby
and Mrs. VIM. SanbOrn.
The Baptist church-s. z. Osborn and
Mrs. a. L. Morrison.
A DONATION VIsIT was made by the
friends of the Rev. D. SMITH, Pastor of