Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-12-09
Resolutions OF the Women's National
Temperance Convention.

The following resolutions were adopted
Inv the National Convention OF the
Womenrs Temperance Unions, recently in
session in Cincinnati:
WHYRrAs. The survey Of the work accomplished
through the WomeBs Temperance 9nio ',s ,ss psss
zfYing III Colour deep seif-abasemenl thai we
have not done more, and nrm deteFmihhuoh -
work and prsy INCREASINGLY iof tns l ~ ou
become the kingdoms Of our God ano his ShrIst'
therefore,
P<sofred That the results of labor for the rec
Ianiation Of iuebriafes and the drinking clAsfer
cousIuce us that great work has been ana may
b. done IN this direction and that nothing IL TOO
had for the Lord To this end we recomIena
Gospel temperance prayer meciings, cDs.p tancn
aud lodging houses. free reading ftofns " ssnlhg
tonian homes temperance reform clubs, the circu-
la;ion u the pledge and. above all, continued IN
diyidHaI effort with individuals. Supplying tne
Gospel remedies which cleanse from all .in.
Rss0izsd. That, whereas prevention y better
than cure aud the hope OF our country lies emf,
nenfly ia the home training OF the children, anu
since temperance II OF me hrst iiaPorss - 80
conservation OF the morals. strength, purity ara
Integrity OF our Republic, therefore we urge tne
women % America to train Their sons had aausn-
tiers in the cradle and around the home affairs 10
forever allure ali that can infoxicate
ReSoip>a That ~ the ruin power IL tne greatest
obstacle 70 the advancement OF the thristsn re-
fgf0n we look 10 the ministry ana chufches " ING
Resotyed. That we recognize the existing tenn
perance organizations OF the land az fello~-EorK
ers and pledge them our cordial sympathy ana q"
operation.
Rls0tred That. realizing The precious reflex
blessings that have come 20 our hearts ana MONIES
from engaging In this work Of love- we urge our
sisters everywhere 10 cooperate with our omen
Enians and 10 unite With us IN banisning IRON
our social circles and culinary preparations every
thing that may engender the taste for intoxicants
Jgs,g Jt44f strfss Nsd w
difference aud leihaTgy Of the church on this mo-
mentons question, aud believing as we 90, mat
the Of fermented wines IN eelebrntn9 nc
Lords Supper IL the source Of much harm 10 Inc
cause Of temperance. often undoing In moment
the painful work OF mouths we pledge ourselves 10
do al In our power 70 indnce the officers OF our
churches 10 cease from practice that we regard a
10 bancfnl,
Ess0Ited That a. we deem the circulation Of
Temperance literature OF the utmost importance,
we not only Disseminate our own paper, tbe
H0zte,s's TemDsrdHcs TnjoH, but endeayor to Sc
cure piace IA the columns Of our secular news
papers aud that we recommend the introduction
or the publications OF the National Temperance
Society into all our public schools and public IL
brarics.
Res0Ered. That we recognize with deyout graft.
tnde 10 Almighty God, the mover in every good
work that Secretary Bristow has so successfully
exposed the coruptions OF the whisky-ring In our
country.
ResGired, That we recognize with gratitude the
true rtatesmanshp OF the Postmaster General IN
removing from his department all assistants al
aicfed to alcoholic beverages.
4 Rss0ired, That we recommend each stare 10
memorabilia Congress upon the appointment OF q
National Committee ~ Surgery TO investigate ana
report the effects Of the liquor traffic. and 20 pro.
hibt such traffic IN the District OF Columbia and
the Territories. Said memorial TO be presented by
a committee ~ one person from each State, on the
LIT Of March 1875.
Res0Ired That whereas the object of Just gov
ernuient Il 10 conserve the interests OF the gov
eyned; and whereas the liquor traffic is notyoniy
n crime against God, bat subyersiye OF every in
tcfest OF society therefore in behalf OF humanity,
we call for such legislation as shall secure this
end: and white we viii continas TO employ al
moral agencies as indispensable, We hold prohiei-
ton to be essential 10 the full triumph OF the
reform.
Rss0Lred. finally, That, whereas women are the
greatest sufferers IRON the liquor traffic, and real
Fling that Il T. 10 be ultimately suppressed by
means OF the ballot, we, the Christian women OF
the land in convention assembled, do pray Al
mighty God aud all good and true men that the
question Of the prohibition Of the liquor trafhc
may be submitted 10 all the adult citizens Of this
country irrespective OF sex; not rs means Of en-
larging our rights antagonizing the sexes. but
a. d means OF protecting ourselves. our children
and homes from the ravages OF the rum power