The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-12-15

WoMEN's CHRrsTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION
OF New JERSEY. adopted by
the convention of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union of the State of New Jer-
sey, held at Newark, Nov. 10th and II, 1875 !;
and voted to be furnished for publication to
each newspaper of the State:
Whereas, Woman has, in the past, been
largely, a helpless, silent sufferer, surrounded
by inexpressible woes, growing out of the sale
and use of alcohol in various forms, which are
subversive of every true interest, in the
family, in the church, and in the State and
at the present time, may be considered a chief
drawback to the national prosperity and
Whereas, In the Providence of God the
eyes of many women have been opened TO
the fact that they were the possessors of un-
used power to greatly aid in remedying their
own cvils-which are the evils of society-of
that society of which they so extensively are
the acknowledged guardians and
Whereas, The results of the recent "Wo-
mems Temperance Movement in this coun-
try have demonstrated their ability for sue
cessful achievement in this cause, and good
people everywhere are bidding them " God
speed therefore,
Resolved, LIST, That as a body of christian
women, banded together for the utter exter-
mination of this evil, we renewedly covenant
to make it our chief work and to this end.
Resolved, Cd, That We respectfully urge up
on those in power the enforcement of existing
laws relating to this question, which, at
present, are mostly dead letter upon our
statute books such as those against the I'M
licensed sale Of liquors the Sunday laws
the laws relating to the adulteration Of liquors,
selling to minors, &c.
Resolved, Sd, That we recommend the
enactment of more stringent laws against
this paramount evil and specially of a law
authorizing and requiring the prosecution
of offenders by the Board of Excise, and that
they be paid for this work, as other city Off
GERS are paid--in proportion I'd the work
done.
Resolved, 4th, That we cordially extend
the hand of fellowship to all temperance Or
ganizatiofis, and recommend the adoption of
some plan of cooperation that will bring to-
gether the various bodies of workers for the
same end we appreciate the "benefit sys-
tenn y as one power, the social element as ar
other state alliances also are invaluable, and
the religious development, which recognizes
God as the foundation of all success, crowns
all. Let us be united against the comm' n
foe.
Resolved, 9Th, That we have great hope
of the organization OF the Reform Club of
Newark--that they will be valuable coopera-
tive agency, and we recommend the forma-
| ton of similar societies throughout the State.
Resolved 9th, That we hail as a browning
Joy the " brotherhood of Christian hurches;
we are greatly encouraged in the added in
terest and power Of the pulpit; and respect
fully suggest that special temperance services
have place in the regular weekly routine of
church work.
| Resolved, It'll, That we recommend the for
nation of juvenile temperance societies on the
plan of Miss Francis Willard, Secretary OF
the N. j. w. G. T. U.
Resolved, 9Th, That we earnestly protest
against the action of the American Centen.
NAL Committee in Selling a license for the
sale of liquors upon the grounds, during he
| Exposition and we unite in the request that
they close the grounds on the Sabbath ant
we will forward copy of these resolutions t.
the Centennial Committee.
Resolved, 9th, That while we thank Il
press for their uniform generosity to us, W.
respectfully request them to make a specially
of enlightening the public as to the source 0
this evil thus, more fully emphasizing tn
daily facts of warning. All of which is re
specially submitted
Mrs. G. A. Salisbury Harris, Newark, N. J
F" H. s. Kidder, Madison, N. j.,
/" II. r. LOOMS, CedarvilIe, N.J.,
A. e. Woodruff, Railway, !"
s. s. Potter /" :
Committee.
Newark, N. j., Nov. II. 1875.