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The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05
Tha Convantion.

Our paper, this week, ismOstly occupied
with the report of the proceedings of the
State Convention. Our readers are in
debted to Rev. Bros. Strickland and Fry,
for the Convention, for the extent
and accuracy Of the details. 1t was the
largest and most harmonious Convention
ever held in Ohio. The number Of dele
gates present was stated in some Of the
political papers to be 800, but there must
have been quite twice that number The
City Hall, it is said, viii seat l 900 persons.
The settees were removed, and although
the Hall was iammed full, more than 200
could net gain admission. An attempt was
made to enroll the delegates, and although
the Committee, on enrolment, did their
best to discharge their duty, their report
was very inaccurate-it only approximates
the truth. The Convention was composed
of persons representing every profession
and every interest in the State. We were
pleased to see very large number of cler'
gymen in attendance but the most of them
were Methodists. We do not know why il
is, but the fact is certain that the Ministers
Of that denomination manifest a deeper in
terest in the cause than those of any ane
all others.
The absence of Gen. Houston and Johl
B. Cough, was much regretted, though al
went away satisfied, and felt that it wa
good to be there The feeling in favor o
the Maine Law was deep and all Pervading
Not a man in Convention had a singh
doubt of its being the very thing necessar!
to redeem Ohio. We shall have more t.
say of this great gathering of the peoPl
thereafter.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05
Columbus Hospitality

The attention and hospitality of the Peo-
ple of Columbus to the members of the Con
vention, are worthy of all praise. Their
g. latch-strings were out" and cordial
and hearty welcome extended to all. The
city of Columbus being the capital of the
State and in a central position, is the usual
place for holding conventions on all sub
iects, and it could not be expected, there
fore. of the citizens of that place that they
would open their houses on such occasions.
II can never be said that the people OF
Columbus are wanting in genuine, whole
souled hospitality. The committee of cit
izens were untiring in their efforts to secure
pleasant homes for all, Immediately on
their arrival. Bros. Jenkins, Stewart, Dal-
ton. Fitch, and others will long be remem-
bered for their activity and zeal in the dis.
charge of the duties assigned them.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05
Hon C. N. Olds.

This gentleman made speech in the
Hall of the House of Representatives, on
Thursday evening, after the adjournment
of the Convention. Most of the members OF
the General Assembly, and many citizens,
were present. We have no hesitation In
saving that this was the most eloquent,
searching, and powerful address we ever
heard. 1t was listened to with the most
earnest attention, and we pity that man
who failed to be convinced. Of all the
noble efforts of this great and good man,
this was the effort of his life It ought to
be published, and a copy of it put in every
house in Ohio. The argument against the
traffic was clear and convincing, the right
and duty of government to prohibit it was
fully demonstrated, and his appeal in be-
halfof the principles in the Maine Law over
whelming, The whole audience, whether
in favor of or opposed to legal enactment,
were feasted. We cannot give sketch of
this great speech, and will not attempt it.
The Editor had the honor to follow him on
Friday evening in the same place. The
Hall was densely crowded, and many went
awav unable to gain admission.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Convention assembled in the State
House yard, and was organized at 2
o'clock.
The meeting was opened with prayer
by the Rev. Mr.. Peacock
The committee on Public Speaking re-
ported
Mr.. Jenkins, of Franklin, offered the
following resolutions, and in advocating
them spoke in the highest terms of Gen
Cary, and his devotion to the cause. The
multitude showed their concurrence by
cheering the sentiments.
Resolved, That this Convention tenders
to Gen. S. F. Cary its unanimous and
most cordial thanks for his efforts in organ
iZing, fostering, and sustaining the project
OF holding this Convention, which proves
to be but the audible expression of the
hitherto silent, but determined, fixed, and
unalterable resolution, that the traffic in
intoxicating drinks must and shall be
abolished in Ohio.
Resolved, That we also tender to our
noble brother our hearty congratulations
on the cheering prospect now before US,
that his arduous and uniring efforts in
this glorious cause are about to be
crowned with unqualified success.
The resolutions passed unanimously.
Gen. S. F. Cary, the Chairman of the
Committee on Resolutions, reported a
series of resolutions, embodying the sem
timents OF the Convention.
He said that'the committee considered
it all-important that their efforts should
be directed to the eUiLS of the liquor traffic.
This would account for the peculiar char
acter of the resolutions:
|. Resolved, That free governments are
instituted solely for the happiness of the
people; that this happiness chiefly con-
sists in the morality, intelligence, and
industry Of the people; and that whatever
practices, experience proves to be uni
formly destructive to any or all of these,
are crimes against society, and ought to
be suppressed by law.
2. RESOLVED, That experience has long
since proved that the manufacture and
sale Of Intoxicating liquors, to be used as
a drink, is not only the principal cause
of, but is inseparably connected with the
poverty, ignorance, misery, and crime
which exist in civilized communities.
8. Resolved, That the manufacture and
sale Of intoxicating liquors in our own
State has become an evil of enormous
magnitude, and calls loudly for remedy
by prompt and adequate Legislation.
4. ReSotUed, That all legislative expe-
dients which have been resorted to in
this and other civilized states with a view
of regulating the traffic, have signally
failed, and simply because it is an evil
that cannot be regulated, but must be des-
troyed.
S. ResoEUed, That we importune our
present General Assembly to enact law
of prohibition and protection, embracing
substantially the principles of the Maine
liquor law, and that in the opinion of
this Convention, law which does not
declare intoxicating liquor nuisance,
and provide for its seizure and destruc-
ton wherever found for sale as drink,
will not satisfy the demand OF popular
sentiment in the State.
6. ResoIUed, That we pledge ourselves
to each other, to our fellow-citizens, to
humanity, to secure and enforce a law
that shall protect us and our children
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05
The Ladies of Columbus.

Although the ladies had not an opportu-
nitv to enjoy the discussions of the Con-
vention on account of the great throng Of
Delegates in attendance, they manifested
the liveliest interest in the proceedings.
On Wednesday evening the largest rooms
in Columbus were filled to hear public ad-
dresses.
On Thursday afternoon, a meeting was
appointed, for the exclusive benefit of the
ladies. at the Baptist Church. At an early
hour the spacious room was crowded, aisles
and all, with the fair. They were ad-
dressed by Rev. William Beecher and the
Editor. The deepest interest was mani
tested. Another meeting of the same kind
was held in the same place on Friday af-
ternoon, and was again addressed by US.
At this meeting arrangements were con-
summated for fully canvassing the city
with petitions for the law. If like spirit
could be infused into the wives, mothers,
and sisters in every city and town in Ohio,
the number of petitions could be swelled to
one million before the adjournment of the
present General Assembly.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05

which struck the first effective blow to
crush forever the hydra-trafiic that has 50
long cursed and ravaged our beautiful
Ohio.
The ten following members were ap-
pointed a committee on resolutions 70
embody the sense of the Convention;
Gen. S. F. Cary, (Chairman,) Rev. j.
Prestley, Mr.. Steel, T. G, Jones, Ed
Wade, R. Allison, Jas. B. Finley, F. D.
Kimball, B. Gates, Rev. James S. Grover
On motion, committee of five were
appointed on Public Speakers. They
were
w. Jenkins, Esq, Rev. John w. White,
Rev. F. White, Rev. Mr.. Sherwood, and
John A. Foote.
On motion of Gen. Cary, the delegates
were requested to present the petitions
through the Representatives OF each
county.
Rev. ]. Presley, of Hamilton, desired
to amend so as to put them in the hands
OF the committee on enrolment, or a
smaller one. He wished them all to be
gathered together and presented at the
same time, to produce grand moral
effect. He wanted to see the table COW
cred with petitions, until not another
could find place, and in one mass pre-
sent them to the Legislature.
Rev. Jas. b. Finley, of Preble, said
that he was getting to be an old man,
and he had for long time fought this
mad dog. He had helped to cuttof his
tail and ears, which had done no good,
and now he came to help cut off his
head; he wanted to see him die. He
had large petition from Preble, and he
wanted to present it in person to theiI
representative. Their enemies had got
ten up remonstrance. He was in favor
of presenting his own petition, and say
ing, in plain terms, ~ go for the Maine
law.0
A member from Wayne said: have
petition an hundred feet long, and we
wish to present it in person to the repre-
sentative from my district.
Rev. Mr.. Prestley: l wished to pro-
duce a strong moral effect in the present
alton. If we present them all at the
same time, we can do so. 1t would take
day, and the impression would be
powerful. The whole Legislature would
feel it.
Mr.. Scott, of Montgomery: Let each
man present his own. This is the way
to produce the greatest amount of good.
The resolution passed unanimously.
Oen. Cary moved that a committee
of five persons-Messrs. Taylor, Foote,
Plumb, ]. B. Thompson and Rich, pro-
cure the number of petitions already
presented to the Legislature, and the
number of signers.
A motion to procure and lay on the
table of the members of the Legislature
copies of the Maine law, carried.
Moved by Rev. Mr.. Prestley that the
afternoon be devoted 10 hearing from
each delegation, not more than three
minutes each. After some discussion by
the members, it was laid on the table.
On motion, the Convention adjourned.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05
Notice.

We have received letter from Bro Thom-
as P. Jackson, of New Plymouth, Vinton coun-
ty O., cautioning the public against one James
Miller, alias d" The Ohio Firebrand." Herep-
,esents himself to be a Lecturer on Temper
ance; but unfortunately for him, he does not
practice what he breaches. He is represented
TO be a very bad man, and the friends of tenn
perance should be very careful who they select
for speakers. We would advise this gentle
man to Join some Division OF the Sons, and live
up to their laws faithfully, or hole himself i'm.
npdiateIy.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05

Brother John R. Williams, of Salem, COlum.
biana county, O., is duly authorized Agent fol
the Organ of Temperance Reform
1t is almost superfluous in us to recommend
Brother Williams to the confidence and esteem
of the temperance public in Ohio. His voice
has been heard, pleading for his down-trodden
fellow-man, in almost every town and county
in the State, and with more effect than many
speakoys who have attained more celibracy
than him. He was one Of the original six, we
believe, who started the famous Washingtonian
movement in Baltimore, in 1889. Since then
he has been faithful and Jealous advocate ot
the cause. His devotion to temperance richly
entities him to the veneration of every frienC
of humanity in Ohio, and long may he live tC
Yepose upon the laurels he has so faithfully
won.
We shall expect Bro w, to carry The wa'
into Africa" and the Organ along with him.
Rev. ]. w. Clock is duly authorized to act as
Agent for the Organ. We commend him to
the favorable notice of our friends
This brother has recently published a little
manual, entitled the Maine Liquor Law, con-
tanning /. The law itself; 2. A synopsis of
the law, in which the principal points are pre-
sented and, 3. The facts connected with the
operation of the law in the State of Maine.
Price 81 per hundred.
Orders may be addressed to this Office. Par
ticular directions should be sent as to forward
ing them.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05
Petitions Petitions

The entire forenoon of Friday last was
spent in the House Of Representatives in
receiving petitions for the " Maine Law. 4"
The number of signatures presented on that
day amounted to eighyJfoe thousand, We
invoke our friends everywhere not to be
satt SIZED with what has been done, but keep
the petitions circulating. Let the Legisla-
ture know that you are in earnest, and that
they cannot E2fuse your request without the
sacrifice Of their political existence We
repeat it, circulate the petitions
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05
CITY HALL.


The Convention was called to order at
o'clock.
The committee on resolutions offered
the following additional resolution, which
was adopted, with an amendment, add
ing that all the clergy in the State be
requested to preach one sermon on the
Maine. Law"
ReSolUed, That it be recommended to
the clergy of our State, and praying So
cieties generally, every Sabbath morning,
publicly to remember our cause at a
Throne of Grace, till that God who de-
livered the Hebrew children out of the
fiery furnace, shall deliver our sons and
daughters from the fire demon.
Rev. Mr.. Sherwood read a poetical
petition from the ladies' Of Delaware
county
On motion,
RESOLVED, That it be printed in the
Organ OF Temperance ReformN
Gen. Cary read letter from member
of Congress, which stated that General
Houston would come to Columbus. He
did this lest persons should think that
the announcements were made to draw
crowd.
Mr.. Foote moved that the members of
this Convention, and the friends of the
cause throughout the State, supply the
newspapers of the State, at least weekly,
with short and pertinent articles, showing
the happy, practical operation of the
Maine Law, in that State. Carried.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05
Proeeeaings of the conusntior

By request Of many Of the friends who
were in attendance at the Convention at
Columbus we have put the proceedings in
pamphlet form. There should be at least
1000 copies of this document circulated in
every county in the State. Price 81 per
1000, Or 81 per lOO
All orders must be accompanied with the
cash, and directions how to be sent.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05
WARREN JEi
Ombehd!fofMe State En-. Com. on Ten
Gen. Houston.

This gentleman was not at Columbus ac.
cording to our announcement. The reasons
why he was not there have not been ascer.
tained by us. Whether he was induced by
his political friends to change his purpose,
and pass us by, as many suppose, or not,
we cannot say. AS we published ever our
own signature that he would attend the
Convention, and as we may be accused OF
making the announcement for the purpose
simply of drawing a crowd, we feel it in
cumbent on us to publish letter which
was our authority for advertising as we
did. The letter is from one of 0hio's Re.
representatives. in Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 5, 1852.
GEN. S. F. CARY:
Dear Sir Gen. Sam1 HoustoH informed
me to-day that he would be present at the
great Temperance Mass Meeting, to be helC
in Columbus, on the 25th present month
He will attend the Temperance demonstra
tion in the city of New York, about I5tl
present month. From thence he visits hi
home in Texas, making Columbus, Ohio, I
point in his route. II is his request that III
friends Of the cause in Ohio may be Hotyied o
his intended oisit
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05

u We learn that the Cadets of Temper
anca are about getting up another Concert.
As the Cadets always do things in the right
way, the public may expect something in
teresting We will give notice of time and
nlace.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05

3S- In order to insert the Proceedings of the
state Temperance Convention in this week S
papsr, we are compelled to lay aside several
communicable Our editorials are also rather
short in consequence.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05
Great County Meeting

On Tuesday next, the people of Clark Co.
assemble at Springfield, to make demonstra-
ton for the Maine Law" The Convention
assemblies at 10 o'clock, A. NJ Gen. Cary
will be there.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05

The great Temperance Banquet at New
York, on the evening of the 18th, was a grand
affair. Speeches were made by Senator Hous-
ton. Hon. Horace Mann, Hon. Neal Dow,
Henry Ward Beecher, P. 7. BarDum and
Others.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05

We continue to send Notices to those subscribers
whose time is expiring. We desire that every one
who was on the Fountain list viii renew their sub
scription to the Organ as fast as they expire.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05
Agents.

We continue to send the Organ, with bill and pros.
peCtus, to those who not subscribers. In every
such instance, it is earnest request that they will
AZ onee raise a club and forward il on.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05

A STRONG TEMPERANCE ARGUMgST. The
number Of idiots in Massachusetts is computed
at 1900, three-fOurths of whom are the children
of incorporate parents-having the appeprance
and gait Of drunkards
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EY- Where an individual succeeds in obtaining Is
or % subscribers they can be sent to different post
Offices, if desirable, at the club rates.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05
Yours, truly,

JAS. M. GAY IUhU1
In addition to the above we would state,
that Senator Chase wrote letters to Colum-
bus, stating the fact, that Gen. H. would be
there, and inviting in his behalf, becoming
attentions. We think we could guess the
reason why he avoided Columbus on his
route-but we might do certain politicians
innsitice.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05

tI 1t is our purpose to work the Organ into every
town in the State of Ohio. Push the war right
straight into africa, is our motto. Friends, shali
be done
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05
Another.

On Thursday evening next, the Editor will
address the people of Middletown, Butler Co.,
on the great question of the day.
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EY- Wherever there is club already sent, add.
tiOnal names will be received at club ratesOna dol
lar each.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05

Mr.. M. H. Pease, a blind man, has been
lecturlng on temperance through portions OF
Indiana.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05
First and seoond Nos.

We regret to announce to our readers that the inst
and second Nos of the Organ are entirely exhausted
We have a few Of the third on hand.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-05

The Temperance Bill has been defeated in
the Indiana Legislature The following is the
vote of the Senate
AYEs.-Messrs. Crawford, Dawson, EDDY
Holloway, Marshall, McCarty, Mickle, Milli'
kin, Odell, Reid, Safer, lTeegarden, TuTman-
and Washbun-l4.
NAYs.-Messrs. Alexander, Athon, Allen,
Berry, Brugh, Cravens, Davis, Defrees, Dough
erty Dunn, Goodman, Hanna, Henton, He's
ter, Hickman, Hicks, James, Kendall, Kin
nard, Miller, Niblack; Slack, Sleeth, Spann,
Walker and Witherow-26.
ABsENT.-Messrs. Winstanly, Hunt, Dele
van, Woods, Knowlton, Logan, Emerson, Har-
fold, Secrest, and Longshore-l0..
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Guilty.

The jury, in the case of the State of Ohio
Us. Nancy Farrar, "a girl aged about nineteen
and native of England, charged with poison
ing family with whom she lived,) returned
verdict of Guilty of murder in the first de-
gree" The jury were out from Saturday
evening until Tuesday, 6 o'clock, P M. The
Prosecuting Attorney has drawn up petition
to the Governor to commute her sentence to
imprisonment for life, which will no doubt be
dOna