Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-12-09
Resolutions Of the Women's Natio..,
Temperance Convention.

The following resolutions were adon,.a
by the National CONVENTION oS ~.
Women's Temperance Unions. recen,lv ~
session in Cincinnati: :"
WHEREAS, The survey Of the work accomp,.h.,
through the Women's Temperance Unions the ns,,
year inspires our most earnest and devon, nv past
giving to God-our deep eelf- abasement tbs, -.
have not done more and arm determination .e
work and pray increasingly for the triumph ~ 90 W
holy cause until the kingdoms Of this earth shsn
become the kingdoms Of oar God and His Cbr,s.i
therefore, '''
Reso'ced. That the results Of labor for the 80.
lamation OF inebriates and the drinking rla.s'r
convince us that great work has been and NAV
be done in this direction. and that NOTHING ia w.
hard for the Lord. To this end we reconmanS
Gospel temperance prayer meetings chcap luncs
and lodging houses, free reading rooms Wsshinn'
laton OF the pledge and, above all continued in
dvidual effort with individuals applying ~
Gospel remedies which cleanse from all sin, Ae
X soiced, That whereas prevention Is betts-
nently in the home training Of the children. and
since temperance is of the first importance ss %
conservation Of the morals strength purity and
integrity OF our Republic, therefore we urge IN.
women OF America TO train their sons and daugh.
tiers in the cradle and around the home altars N
forever ALLURE all that can intoxicate.
Resotred That es the rum power is the greatest
obstacle to the advancement OF the hrisian n.
ligion we look to the ministry and churches of tba
land to aid us in the prosecution OF this great
work.
ReSol,ed That we recognize the existing tenn.
perance organizations of the land fellow work
ers and pledge them our cordial sympathy and CO.
operation.
Reso.red That, realizing the precious rene.
blessings that have como to our hearts and homes
from en- aging in this work of love- we urpe our
sisters everywhere TO co operate with our Womens
Unions, and to unite with Us in banishing from
our social circles and culinary preparations every
thing that may engender the taste for ntoxicants.
Rfsoirei. That, grieNed rs We are with the in.
difference and lethargy OF the church on this mo.
mentous question, and believing, we do that
the use of fernented wines in celebrating the
Lord Supper is the source of much harm to the
cause of temperance, often undong in moment
the painful work OF months, we pledge ourselves to
do all in our power to induce the officers of our
churches to Cease from practice that regard as
ResOtted That as we deem the circulation of
temperance literature of the utmost importance
we not only disseminate our own paper the
FOmen's Tam erdRce Union, but endeavor TO Sc
cure place in the columns of our secular news
papers, and that we recommend the introduction
of the publications of the National Temperance
Society into all our public schools and public H.
brares.
Res ired. That we recognize with devout graft
tude to Almighty God the mover in every good
work, that cretary Bristow has so successfully
exposed the corruptions OF the whisky ring In our
country.
Resolped, That we recognize with gratitude the
true craftsmanship OF the Postmaster General in
temoying from his department all assistants ad
dicted to alcoholic beverages.
ResOired. That we recommend each State to
memorialize Congress upon the appointment OF 4
National Committee of Surgery TO investigate and
report theseifecs Of the liquor traffic and to pro-
hibit such traffic in the District Of Columbia and
the Territories. Said memorial to be presented by
a committee If one person from each State on the
lst Of March. 1876.
Res0ired. That whereas the object Of Just gov
ernmcntis to conserve the interests Of the gov
erned and whereas the liquor traffic Is not only
a crime against God, but subyersive OF every in
tercst of society therefore, in behalf OF humanity
call for such legis alton a. shall secure this
end; and while will continue TO employ all
moral agencies as Indispensable, we hold prohibit
ton to be essential to the fun triumph OF the
reform.
Res0ired, finally That whereas women are the
greatest sufferers from the liquor traffic and real
iZing that ii is TO be ultimately suppressed By
means of the ballot, we, the Christian women OF
the land in convention assembled. do pray Al
mighty God and all good and true men that ihe
question of the prohibition of the liquor traffic
may be submitted to all the adult citizens OF his
country. irrespective of SEX not ms means OF en-
larging our rights, nor antagonizing the sexes but
a. a means of protecting ourselves, our children
and homes from the rayages of the rum power.