The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-06-04
The Illustrated Maine Liquor Law


Picture No. ] is a correct likeness of
Neal Dow, drafting the Maine Law. Those
who have had the pleasure of seeing this
distinguished philanthropist, pronounce it
an excellent likeness. This picture, with
out the remaining four, is worth the price
asked for the whole Size, AZ inches by
81.
Picture No 2 represents members of Leg.
islatures looping off the branches of the
fatal Upas tree, and pinching the tail of the
skunk. Those who had the pleasure of
hearing Gen. Cary's speech at the State
Convention in Columbus, in February last,
in which the laughable anecdote about the
skunk was so forcibly compared 10 the ac-
ton of the Ohio Legislature, in relation to
its laws regulating the sale of intoxicating
liquors, can form very good ilea Of the
merits of this picture. Every time an at
tempt is made by the friends of temperance
to eradicate the evil, our law makers lop Of
a branch of the fatal tree, and pinch The tail
Of the skunk, leaving its body untouched
In the distance two figures are seen ap-
preaching, with uphfted axes, as if some
thing was to be done that would strike at
the vital parts of the tree and skunk. This
picture is admirably designed and cxecu-
It'd, and shows, at a glance, the past his
tory of Legislative enactmcnts against the
evils of intemperauCe.
Picture No. represents different course
of action by the Lawmakers. A grea
change has taken place. The greatest dis
covery of the Nineteenth century has beer
put into practical and successful operation
The fatal tree is being dug up by the roots
leaving not even shOOi TO tell where once
it stood, spreading its poison and dcsoIa-
tion in every quarter The old skunk, that
had his tail so often pjnched for his mis-
deeds, is uUon his bacb in a faiiiag coadtiOH,
having been shut in a Uiiat paH. This pic
turc illustrates the workings Of glorious
Law of Maine.
Picture No. lis life like sketch of the
interior of grog shop-all i, confusion,
some look grave, especially the official
dignitary behind the coumter,J some look
gay and extremely happy, while others, ia
Judge from their attitudes, are ocry tight.
Fear and CONSERVATION is pictured upon al
most every face. In the distance, Il GROVE
Of anxious faces are to he seen, one OF thell
number bearing alofJ banner with the fear
full inscription upon it, ITO ARNs II
ARMS Our CRAFT Is ~ DANGER.
The appearance Of this banner j, tn
cause Of the sudden commotiou. The pic
ture is well designed and executed.
Picture No. ), is an opposite scene. Tn
friends of Temperance are together present
ing the petitions Of two hundred thousan'
citizens of Ohio for the Maine Law, through
their acknowledged leader and champion
General S. F. Cary The scene is laid il
the State Capitol. The merits Of this pic
tnre can only be appreciated by being seen
On the whole, the illustrated Maine Law
is well got up, and the engrayer, Mr.. eros
venor, deserves much credit for the skill
and taste displayed in its execution. The
picture will be certainly completed aud
ready for sale and delivery, the latter part
of next week Price, 25 cts.
Orders may be addressed, for the present
TO J. W Clock or to the Publisher of thu
Organ, Ben Franklin Office Cincinnati.
The Illustration will be given to all thos
who may hereafter subscribe to the Organ
at the solicitation of Bro. Clock.