New-York tribune., 1884-10-25
the that ths German vote in Indiana will go ss it
did In Ohio"
AN ADDRESS TO PROHIBITIONISTS.
TEMPERANCE WORKERS IN BUFFALO DECLARE
AGAINST UNCHAsTITY.
bY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.


ny TELEGRAPH TO fnZ TRIBUyE.l
BUFFALO, Oct. 24-The following address by
some OF the most prominent temperance workers OF
Erie County T. worthy OF consideration.
To Prohibitioni.ts OF the Uuited States: Con-
servatiye Prohbitionists Of Buffalo would most
respectfully request that you carefully read and
prayerfuly ponder the following appeal and then unite
with us results which the present contest de-
mand. There Is at present confusion In ranks.
We all desire the triumph Of the principles OF prohibition,
D We dner as to the measures likely to secure It. To
many Of at the present time National prohibtory
movement seems most undesirable great moral crisis
confronts The only two candidates who have posi-
Bile chance OF election moral oppotes The influence
OF domestic life OF the President upon
the morals OF the Nation. and especially
upon private habits and character OF our
young men potent and far-Teaching We gratefully
member the impetus given to temperance and morality
throughout the land the example OF President Hayes
and his noble wife ami the service rendered to domestic
virtue ny the example OF President Garhelds family
Personal virtue in White House is mighty force for
good. and personal immortality in that exalted station
would bc equally potent Tor evil The National issue to-
dag lies between two opposite characters. one candi
date the hOnored head OF respected family: the other
is currently reported 20 be both Incorporate and
unchaste The household Of the President should be
such would bring honor aud into the Executive
Mansion. challenging tn emulation Of our own people
and the admiration of foreign lands And sucl we be
leye, will be the II the honored head OF worthy
family f. called to the executive chair. The present
contest, therefore. IL not oay between
two great political parties. lut also between
those essential virtues which strengthen Republic
and the family circle and a cOndOnation OF vices which
would sap its foundation and ultimately cause il de-
struct0n: between temperance ana shameless de-
bauchery Current report dscp,es the part OF one oi
the candidate, life Of habituai unchaslt ltj, extending
through many years. 70 exalt such person 10 the
Presidency would he proclamation to our youth thdt
moral uncieanliness l. personal rrprOach and no bir
election to the highest office within the gtt
the people. WIKI proouni convictions touching the
gravity of the situation cured you not 20 east even
hllf vote for such Do not duty and honor de
mand that east whole influence against hi;n
Instead of voices a third party canddltc
prevent hs election 10 the Presidency aud save tie
nation from public di.Cracel Many saying that de-
fects In private character should have consideration
and should be- barrier to political prfcrnrnt ID we
suh-o rihe this TAI aCIous dottriuc Can nuocenty
avoid rebuk Dy votes Dare r-a It's IhdOr,-
by election without doing all within our power
to prevent u
1T us not he deceived This solemn hour for us
aud country IL l. than folly 10 vase wore
abstraction when concrete wickcdness Is crowd
ng into tho h CHEST ,rdi Of power ana mn leuce Ner
diet is demanded at the polls which VIII forever pre-
clude the nomination To the Presidency ol man
who srrglris chastity despses the family. d-Aonors
womanhood and Inperls tine purity OF cur
yOuth. Prnhi1ifOlists, believers In the ennop-
ling principles o. morality, above all Others
sanuld their votes most ehectualy to litfr
these ends Our plea IA not for party but Tor home toi
purity and for .gltcOGsness.