The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-12-24
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Pursuant to previous announcement
the County Convention was held at
Lockland, on Saturday, the 18th inst,
for the purpose of appointing dele
gates to the Slate Convention. We
regret TO say that there was not u
general attendance, but, nevertheless,
very good feeling prevailed among
those who were present.
The Convention was organized by
appointing N. Carmicle, President,
and Caleb Clark, Secretary. Prayer
by the Rev. Jos. Blackburn, of Ky.
On motion of H. S. HOODS, the call
for the Convention was read.
On motion, a Committee of three
was appointed to prepare business for
the Convention.
Caleb Clark, M. NJ. Edwards and
w. B. Suttle were appointed said
committee.
On motion of John G.. Olden, it was
Resol0ed, That all present, and all
those who may be in attendance at
the afternoon session, be considered
delegates to this Convention.
On motion of II. S. HOODS, John
R. Williams, M, M. Edwards and H.
S. Elliott, be requested to address the
citizens of Locldand at the Locks, at
half past twelve o'clock.
After some interesting remarks by
John r. Williams, Nj. M. Edwards
and Rev. Jos Blackburn, the Conyen-
ton adjourned, to meet again at 2
O'Clock.
The Convention convened at the
time appointed a
The Chairman Of the Committee
on resolutions, submitted the follow
ing, which were adopted with the ex-
ception of the 9Th resolution.
4 Pesolved, That the manufacture
and traffic in Intoxicating Liquors, as
a beverage, is morally, religioRsly and
politically wrong, and,
Q. ResoBved, That we will stamp
this infamous business as legal aOrong.
3. Re8oEUed, That the best interests
of Ohio, and the well being and hap
piness of her citizens, are involved in
the enforcement Of u Law which will
entirely suppress the manufacture and
traffic in Intoxicating Liquors.
a. Resolved, That as a portion of
the 10000 citizens who have pc
titoned the present Legislature at its
last session, we will not again petition
the same body for the purpose.
5. ResolUed, That we will, hence
forth, resort to the balIot-box, and
continue to vote until we enroll the
Maine Liquor Law on the statute
books of Ohio. Standidg vote all but
one.
6. Resolved, That we will exert all
our influence in the several political
parties to which we belong, to secure
the nomination of the true friends of a
prohibitory law for Governor, Sena-
tors and Representatives to the Legis-
lature.
Z. Reso7ved, That this Convention
proceed to nominate delegates to the
State Convention to be held at Co
lumbus on the 9th day Of Jan'y next.
John G. Olden offered the follow
ing as substitute for the 9th resolu.
ton. which was adopted.
Resolred, That this Convention is
in favor of the organization Of a dis
tinct Temperance Political Parry.
Considerable discussion was elicit
ed on the resolutions, in which Messrs
M. NJ. Edwards, s. II. Hoole, J. R
Williams, H. S. Elliott, J.. G. 0lden
VIM. Garrad, w. r. Suttle, DR.. Car
ter, Capt. Joseph Ross and Jos. M
Walker participated.
We would be pleased to report SOM
of the excellent remarks OF the dele
gates had we time and room.
The, following named gentlemeI
were nominated as delegates to th'
State Convention, with a special re
quest that they will be present on th'
9th at Columbus.
Toekland 10aoaship.-Hiram Pal
mer John G. Olden, N, Carmieal
VIM Ganard, VIM. r. Bachelor.
Sycamore 7os0RstP. .--Wm, Smith
> ers, j. W. Penyman,
Springfield To'cAshiP. Philip Dom
Wm. Durham, Amos Cleyengef J. 2
Wolfe.
Aadersoa 7olcnslip.--Thos. Whet
stone A. Eyersoh, Capt. Joseph hos
Geo Murdock. DR.. ]. F. Stall, Dl
Nichols. Rev n. j Murdoch.
Migl.crseb 1ol0nslip,-S. !. Cary
Ciscinaatis-M. M. Edwards, v
B. susgle, =, N. Gregory, Samu'