Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1890-05-08
". C. r. o. c%oHvENTIoH.

49,
Whereas, The woman's Chris
tan Temperance Union of Mis-
sissippi, has made a steadier adj
vance and fuller development
during the past year than ever
Def, re and believing that these
blessings have come as the gift
of Almighty God, the Father
We implore His guidance for the
coming year aud give ourselves
to larger work SIN His Name
Therefore be it
Resolved: That we pledge our
fealIty anew to Francis T. VIII
lard, our brave leader in the bat
tie for the freedom ofcur homes
ard native land.
Resolved, That as a State or
ganization we stand legally by
and with the National Woman's
Christian Temperance Union
Resolved, That unGaantsd We
will move solidly on the next
Legislature for a Scientific In
struction law for the Public
Schools of Mississippi
Resolved. That We institute a
membership crusade in every
U MON according to the sugges-
ton of our beloved National
President
Resolved. That We pledge
our unfaltering support to the
men in Mississippi in the effort
to secure PrOhibitory Amend
ment to the Constitution of this
State, believing that this would
be the richest fruit of that im
pcrtant assembly, inasmuch as
il would reform the ballot. set
tie the race problem, forward
education. reduce taxation and
give q prosperity to Mississippi
unequaled by any Southern
State.
Resolved, That the purchase
of q lot for the erection of State
headi uarters and all business
matters connected Herewith
shall be put in charge OF q COM
mittee appointed by the execu
tive committee
Resolved, That as the White
Ribbon has been conducted I'm
der many and almost insupera
BILE difficulties, We desire to put
on record our appreciation of
the ability of its management.
no less the heroic self denial
and devotion of our editor.
Whereas, Science and obser
vatiOu have demonstrated be-
yond controversy that the to
bacco habit is mentally. morally
and physically injurious and de-
t~eriorating, therefore DC il
Resolved, That ne call on
teachers, preachers and chris
tian people every where to op-
pose by precept and example
tnts cSu naOiI. |
Resolved, That we condemn
the use of alcoholic vine for
sacramental purposes. That
which may and does become a
certain temptation and "cup of
eursingH can never be a fitting
type fer the Savior's shed blood.
Resolved, That we will en-
deavor in every way to educate
the young vomanhood of our
State TO demand chastity for
chastity ; temperance for tenn
peranee ; and honor for honor
Whereas, Having received
with profound gratitude, &C
counts Of the National Reform
Association which met in Wash
ington, and believing that such
An organization at this time in
our political horizon Is the bow
OF promise in the storm
Resolved, That we extend to
the National Reform Assoeis
ton our cordial sympathy and
co operation in the purpose and
object of its association.
Resolved, That we condemn
the license of this qaartette OF
lnfsmies the Louisiana lot
terry the gambling house. the
house of prostitution and the
saloon ; that We recognize il A.
our duty to strive with cur
LOUISIANA sisters to defeat the
LOUISIANA Lottery company Com
psny In its attempt to renew il.
charter ; that We condemn the
adroit bride of this COMPANY 10
their state and honor their Gov
ernor, / Nichols, in his brave
refusal to sell the honor and the
NOR us of his people.
Whereas, The State Of Mis-
slssippi Ii now placed in such
grave position, politically. a 20
require the assembling Of a con
stitutioual convention. be IL
Resolved, That the wCTU
OF mississippi, in convention as
sembled, At Oxford. Mss. re-
quest the Governor of the state
to appoint a day of fasting and
prayer at an early day and that
pastors be requested 10 observe
that day in their congregations.
that all their deliberations Of
the Constitutional Convention
nay De guided BY his righteous
will
In view Of the recent decision
OF the . s Supreme court. that
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