The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-06-25
From the Richmond, Va, Era.
National Divisiou.

Union Temperance Han, and proceeded to
the initiation Of sundry persons P. NJ W.
+. Gary, OF Ohio, occupying one chair, and
M. W. p Oliver, of New York, the other.
1t had been understood, that the evening
was to be spent exchanging fraternal greet
ings, and talking Of the success Of the Order
throughout its extent We have attempted
here an outline report of the remarks sub
mitted by the various speakers. 1t is far,
however, from accuracy, yet will be found
interesting At the conclusion of the ini-
tiatious, P. M. w. P. Oliver arose and said
The circumstances by which we are sur
rounded are highly gratifying. Not only
have we here the G. D. OF Virginia, but at
this time there are representatives present
from twenty.six or seven States Of the
Union just think of it. Only few years
have elapsed since sixteen mechanics con-
cocted and set in motion an institution
which is now spread through every State
of this cOnfederacy, into the British provn-
ces, and into Great Britain. We are earn
estly striving to introduce it into Scotland, +,
and mooting the propriety Of giving it to
China. Such is, in brief, the history of our
| Order aud now we are here from all quar-
ters, moved by common impulse to bless
our race. And, as there are many States to
speak their sentiments, will just call up,
first, brother from the extremes Of civill-
zatlon. Il allude ta s sfs.4
| Mr. TILLEY, of New Brunswick. feel
proud of the position to which you have
assigned me, sir, this evening Of leading
the van. But, Most Worthy Patriarch, be-
fore | proceed l wish to ask you question.
You spoke Of twenty-six representatives,
/ from all parts of the Union. Am | to un-
derstand that you have annexed us, and
therefore, may say "fellow citizens?
P, NJ. 7. OLIVER. beg pardon. should
have said of our Jurisdiction instead OF
Union.
SPEAKER. Then, sir, cannot say "fellow-
citizens" but when | look about me, al
though | come from one of her Maesty's
provinces and am thousands of miles from
home feel that am at home, and among
my brethren. And ] am happy to be able
to say, that of the 3J0,0O0 members con-
necled with the Order, the British pr1vin-
ces furnish tenth. remember, some years
ago, when attending another body, | was
introduced as a delegate from Division in
New Brunswick, whereupon brother de-
sired that / would describe its locality, as
he never heard of the place before. | found
it difficult to explain its position, but now,
have only to say, cit is adjacent to Maine" F"
and am at once understood. 1t is our boast,
that we have been first to follow Maine in
! the adoption of her liquor law,--FrOm her
we received the order, and she has given
us that blessed instrumentality for saving
men from the scourge of intemperance,
which has covered her with glory. En-
couraged by her example, we have pressed
the battle to the gates and though, in 80,
we lost resolution against the importation
of liquors, in so we got the Maine law, to
begin its operations in 1853. And this law
shall yet be established among all people,
and then what will be the position of the
sixteen to whom allusion has been made
Humble they may have been, thenceforth,
their names will be embalmed in the hearts
of mankind.
Next came NYE, of Maine. am nc
speaker, but belong to a class who KNOCK
\ heads out of whisky barrels and spill thei
contents in the streets. One year, to-day
the Maine law was signed and went int
operation, and throughout the State, thi!
day, has been celebrated as the anniversary
of a second independence With us tht
law works we'll In large cities, such a
Bangor and Portland, where there is an
efficient police, it is easily executed but
in the back country towns, where nearly
all drink or SELL it is more difficult to sus'
| take it efficiently. In Waterville, where
reside, we have closed twenty GROCERIES,
and now our churches are filled with those
who were drunkards and our schools with
| their children. But now our cry is, Rum.
sellers, to the State Prison." and in less
than two years we shall have law pun.
ishing with imprisonment any man twice
convicted of selling strong drink.
Massachusetts then spoke through VIII
SON. | am not the man, sir, of talk. Among
the many virtues for which am celebrated,
this never was one. Aud as all our talk
seems TO tend to one theme, will simply
say, that, as the fruit of years toll, we
have recently adopted law similar to that
of Maine. But will stop, and call up bro
ther SLACK, of our State. This latter gen.
tleman gave a most interesting account of
the progress Of anti-liquor bill through the
legislature, and the great joy of the people
when it was adopted, and Governor Bon
wells signature appended. We cannot re
port his speech, as our attention was called
of Just at this point.
GERMAN, of Western New York, said:
am no speaker, but, however well qualified
under other circumstances, / could not speak
at present. Coming, as | do, from a cold
climate, the heat here renders me incapable
of the exertion. But, as the Maine law ap-
pears now to be the main thing, I'll say a
word concerning it. Until our last session
Of the Legislature we could not gain respect.
full hearing for our petitions for anti.liGense
enactments. But, at that time we not only
achieved that, but came within ten votes Of
complete victory This we consider bet.
ter than victory, as it gives US time for more
agitation Of the subject. and to become bet
ter prepared. I'll add but word more
| This is my first visit to the South, and
find myself Except the heat) very agreeably
and happily situaled. My first Impressions
are highly favorable
YARD, of New Jersey. NY habit is "a
work and not to speak. But this can sav
we are up and doing. We compared it "a
terrapin--slow to move--but place FIRE on
| its back and it escapes with rapidity. We
have had the fire on long enough. We ara
determined to throw it of, and shall soon
have the Maine law. am here 10 Virginia
for the first time, and from all have seen
of your people, feel very much like a
northern man with southern feelings.
FIcKARDT. Of Pennsylvania. l am sorry.
sir, you have called on me-my colleague
was the man. But will not retain. YOU
more than fifteen minutes. We are doing
well IN Pennsylvania. We (the Orderb are
doing we'll and the rAfornn ss ft,s,,,,s asS,,It