New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-09-21
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE.
x.w.yorls State Temperance Convention.

N.y.Yoris State Temperance Convention.
Correspondence of The Tribune.
Tho New-York State Temperance Convention
40, :, the First Presbyterian Church, in the vii
l,,s Of Auburn on Tuesday, the 18th, at II o'clock
AN OLIVER TEALL, Esq. was called to the
rs,ir. Apeiton to the Throne of Grace was offered
pgv Samuel w Bush was chosen Secretary pro tern.
v,sr. Horace Greeley A. Fitch and Whiting were
,,o;u.ed Committee TO report list of permanent of
an. Rev c. J. Warren, Judge Van Valkenburgh A.
r calhoun Mr. Dix, Mr.. S.ebbns and Edward A. Fraser
,,re appointed Committee to report business for the
conyenton. Adjourned.
couyenhon met again at o'clock, p NJ when the fol.
,csig gentlemen reported by Committee and cho-
,,n officers OF the Convention:
pc,lent-Hon. JACOB VAN TALKENRURGH of
ssabeD Co.
yls President,--OLrER TEALL Esq of Onondaga Co:
H1a HENRY BRADLEY of Yates Co. and BENJAMIN
JcY Esq OF Tompkns Co
Saraaries-L II. Dewey Of Auburn Rev Samuel w.
Du.h Of Onondaga Co.; and Edward A. Fraser of New
FORK
0ver 200 Delegates reported themselves from the fol.
owRg Counties: Albany Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland,
(terapgo Duchess Erie Genesee Kings Livingston
Madison, Monroe New York, Oneida, Onondaga Onta.
no. Orleans, Otsego. Orange. Owego. Oswego Rensse-
her, senccs steuben, Tompkns, Tioga, Yates, Wayne
aud Wyoming
The Convention in session two days and the fol.
lowing gentlemen took part in its discussions Horace
Greeley "A. Fraser, Rev. j. II. Martyn Mr. Baker Mr.
Lawson, Mr.. Moore. Rev Mr.. Warren, s. Chapman j.
Husbands ASH b. Smith Rev. DR.. Dickinson Charles
Van Fps Rev DR.. Iikock, David Lester, Rev. Mr.. Mat
Ton. Rev Mr. Spencer Rev Mr.. Scoiield Mr.. Huntington
Mr. Hasbrook DIR. Hatmaker. Hon. Henry Bradley, Mr..
10y, Judge Va. Valkenburgh Rev Mr. Johnson Mr.. La.
f'FF a 4 '" Taylor Rev T. c'''s''" Oliver H'' Rev
Letters were read from Azor Tabor and Otis Allen,
Esqs of Albany, and Mr. 5. Chapman read an address
athe evil results OF Bumselling upon Tavern Keepers.
RevC j. Warren. Chairman of the Business Commit.
reported the following Resolutions which niter full
discussion were with great unanimity adopted
Reolred That in the result oi the recent election in
the State of New.York in which large majorities for
no Licences were obtained in so large portion of
the tOwns, showing overwhelming aggregate MAORI
in the State against selling paupermaking crime
end DEATH the friends OF temperance and good order
have rejoice with gratitude at this decided
preston Of the will of the people, and give thanks TO
God for this unexpectedly great mercy.
R1olscd, That the relation OF the Temperance causc
oihe extension of religion the best good of mankind
md The harmony OF its principles with Divine revcla-
hOr claims for it, the hearty cooperation of Christians
and especially of all Ministers of the Gospel.
&1lred That the traffic in Intoxicating Liquors a
leverage is one OF the greatest noraltes and crimes
ttns Society known among men and that the State
su the same right and is under the same obligation to
tisp power for the suppression OF the traffic for the
suppression OF theft arson piracy any other offences
against the peace and welfare of the community.
RSortd That so much OF the present Excise Law ms
gives the voters liberty to decide by ballot that No Lii
enses shall be granted for the sale of strong drinks
nees our entire approval, and will do what
'osecae the most happy results from Its legitimate OPP
Grafton.
DausGs the open violation of any just law tends di
esy 10 the breach OF a other laws, and the general
qepravaton OF public morals and tccreds not only the
promoters OF Temperance but the friends of law and
order and of our free institutions alike interested in
aequestion whether Law shall be respected or tram
edunaer toot-thcrciorc
RtsOlred, That it is the mperious duty of THE
Stuf IN fug lIprts how
ne Excise Laws duly respected.
Rored, That all good citizens are requested to
or all the assistance in their power TO the officers Of
ce aud the committees appointed to aid them or in
NY case of their REFUSAL to act without them in the de-
action and prosecution OF those who continue 10 violate
as law
Raolred That any law restricting or prohibiting the
Mc ofntoxicating drinks cannot be viewed act of
wrong injustice to the engaged in that traffic,
nncc abundant and well attested facts show that not
have the dealers especially tavern keepers generally
ied to acquire that wealth which is their only motive
hr continuing the business but vas, numbers have
Teen among the greatest sufferers from intemperancc in
ner persons families and property.
ksoired That we deeply sympathizc with the people
@Ge city of Ncw-iork on account OF the Rnti.Repub
en- exclusion OF their city from the wholesome provis
Sasofthe Excise Law of 1915 and we hereby pledge
eGves 10 our best efforts effect repeal of the
tItuding section. by the next Legislature.
solre That it is the duty of the friends of tempe
ce TO withhold their custom from those grocers and
esenkeepers who furnish the means OF intoXcation
sne present time; proper regard Tor the decided eN
Passion of the public WILL given in the No License
iGemposes increased obligation upon al TO refrain
tUm giving couitenRnce TO business thus universally
eademued well universally known TO be the most
Ee.hc source OF pauperism and crime.
hsolred That in the opinion of this Convention the
esing of corn rye barley and other grain and fruits
ehe orchard. by proicssedly temperance men, TO be
ered into intoxicating drinks and the furnishing of
t feed the fire Of the disiery and the brewery.
fcses palpably aud decidedly inconsistent with the
Fncplcs of a correct temperance faith.
&sarsd That in view of the overwhelming majority
&sNo License any attempt to secure the return OF
tssshture hostile to the Excise Law, and secretly
fased to repeal IL would BE- an outrage upon repuhh
~ Fincip!es, and papablc endeavor 10 suhvert TIE
saot the majority. by minslng the question OF text
yassre with party politics, from which this new TX.
Law has separated IT, and for whatever o. strife and
se'aess shall result thereiron the enemies OF the
rtiaw will be Justly and solenlny responsible.
saafsd That the people of this State are earnestly
crested TO petition the next Legislature unitedly tor
Ssolowing things. and that the State Central Com
.Re DO requested to prepare the memorial
a. \. 40 preserve the present Excise Law IN Its man
'ssares, rs it now is
-. ! 10 npea that section which excludes the City
-, ~ Seany OF Ney York from its wholesome pro
10 do wha. is necessary to inhibit the sale OF Ii
.s without license in canal boats and other vessels
o. the nayisabe waters under the jurisdiction OF
10 snend the law so as TO allow any person 10 pro-
~ 49, sr attractions in his own name, and to receive
~'Saen one half OF the penalty
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