New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-10-27

Mr. MARSH then reported farther resolutions including
one for the establishment OF a state Committee one r.
commenting frequent meetings throughout the state
we think this needs attending TO- as there appears to be
some negligence among the prime movers OF the cause
in This quarier) SC. &c.
Mr. DowzER offered some remarks relative to the in
huence OF ardent spirits upon the balOtb0x.
Remarks were made By Messrs TAYLOR and STOWE
touching the axity Of the license laws Mr. Stowe being
opposed 10 force in the accomplishment OF the Conven
tons objects.
Judge VAN VALXrNBURGH eAdeavored to show that
force sometimes necessary and cited cases in which
il had produced the effect desired. He in favor Of
persuasion with regard 20 the rum secrs
Nj ScOvEL thought there were cases where kgdl
might be resoriod to with much propreiy moral
suasOn Tie had resored % the former so frequently
az 10 have earned the title Of lnOrmer General
Messrs COLE and DODGE also sustained the resolution
After some remarks from the former gentleman and
also of Mr. HUHBELL from Ontario, the Convention took
recess 70 o'clock
Arer the recess Mr.. DUNNivG made some remarks
in the Of which be said That he was opposed Ia
naicsm and he thought there was 'ans'icisn IA this
resolution IL was proscuptve. But il would XII al
cOho'
Judge SMITH Of Geneys-Mr PARsoNs--Mr GRAY or
New l0rSand some Of the former speakers gave their
RESPECTIVE" opinions Of the resoluton'he former ~ some
length Mr. BRADLEY followed. and the resolution was
laid on the table.
The 9Th, 9Th and 7th resolutions passed without
debate.
The 9Th which had reference 70 Juvenile Temperance
Associations was sustained by Judge SMITH and Rrv
Mr. Books and passed The following Were among
the resolutions adopted during the evening;
l. ResOlred That IN reassemhing AZ the present time
~ Temperance Convention for the state Of New York
fee deeply the responsibilities resting upon us b.
the excise law referring the question Of License or NJ
License in the towns and cite. Of the state 10 the BAL
lot box and do desire Divine wisdom and guidance that
we may meet these responsibilities as becomes those
who love end seek the best interests OF their country
and race
. Resored That the more contemplate the act Of
-. ~ L.. NarI - IN an.
swer 20 the prayer Of petitioners submitting
the question of License or no License directly 70 the
people OF the several towns Of the State the Tuesday
prior the FIRST Monday OF May next the more fully are
satisfied with its justice, truly democratic IN pm.
cpe ecogzng the people as the suitable regulator Of
their police, independent Of and free from po-
cal party influence and action as submitting 10 the cleo
tors of the STATE Of the most important questions
brought before them and therefore with the excep
tion OF IL exclusion OF the city Of NewYork from the
privileges granted the rest OF tie state demand
Ing our support and mos, prompt and vigant improve
ment.
g. Res0lred Ihat in the full acknowledgment Of the
good Intentions Of legislators N times past in the enact
mcnt of license laws are satisfied that the license
system has proved entire failure that II has neither
secured the best men for the sale Of Intoxicating liquors
restrained ntcmpcrance brought revenue 10 the
state but the contrary by legazng the irafc has
made respectable Quoted the conscience amid al enor'
mites and poured the land desolang tide OF evil
and that in opinion the good OF the community the
peace order and quiet OF domestic ie-he thrift OF ev-
cry department of industry-ihe reformation OF drunk
ards and all the best interests Of the rising generation
require that in the and cities Of the state Of New
York license be granted by the people Tor the urtner
sale Of Intoxicating liquors"
A resolution rendering the thanks OF the Convention
20 Wee Chancellor WHITLEY uhe author Of the 2nd
Address, for the ability with which he hst presided
over is deliberations was passed, as also Tor his Ad'
dress
Remarks followed upon the resolution comprising the
views &c Of the Convention with regard 70 vendors OF
spirits by Mezsr. HAKEH. OF lrcA MGALLISTEh, OF
Oneida Rev Mr. DODGE and Mr. BLoss-contrary'
Messrs STAIR. FRENCH and o,hers-the resolution be-
Ing lost syes II, noes %.
The Convention then adjourned sine do