The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-14
SECOND DAY.
TnunspAY. Ian. 6Lh, 1855.

THURSDAY, Jan. 9th, 1858.
The Convention assembled at the
City Hall, and was called to order by
the President, at 8 O'clock, a. M.
Prayer by Rev. Mr. Smith, Of Mas
sillon.
Several speeches were made on the
proceedings Of yesterday, and in ex.
planation.
1t was announced that Bro. Clark,
of CINCINNATI, was present, with Tenn
perance tracts, and to receive SUBJ
scriptions for the Organ of Temper
ance Reform.
On motion,
ReS0lred, That we take the fifth
resolution from the table.
The Convention asked leave to
modify the resolution, so as to meet
the amendment proposed last even
ing. Leave was granted. The reso-
LUTON would then read as follows:
s. That disclaiming all intention Of
forming political party, or interfering
with those already formed, and urging
our friends throughout the State to do
the same, we boldly and solemnly de-
clare, without reference to the conse-
quences to political organizations, that
we will vote for no man for any Leg
islative office, who is not fully COM
mitted to the principles avowed in
these resolutions.
An interesting, and by far the most
exciting discussion of the Convention
was had.
DR.. Robert Thompson, Of Franklin,
was in favor Of some measure Of great
efficiency, and thought it important
we should have officers to execute the
law upon whom we could depend, as
we'll as to make the law. He had
been many years engaged in the con-
test, and was convinced that our fail
ure had been in the execution of law,
A motion was made and seconded
to amend by striking ont the word
Legislature. and the discussion turned
upon that.
Rev. Mr.. White, Of Clark, was in
favor of the amendment. What they
wanted in Springfield was a set of of
fcers who would execute law, and
even the Maine Law would be of no
avail if they had their present officers.
They had good men and ministers
who were doing all they could, but
their efforts were impotent without
the aid OF officers. The Catholic
priest in Springfield was making laud-
able efforts, being true Maine Law
man. He.was driving the liquor sell
ers publicly from the church, after
having given them due notice to quit
the business.
The President placed Mr.. Eli Glover,
Of Scioto, in the chair, and made one
of his happiest efforts. He thought
we should direct our efforts to one
point, the procuring a Legislature
who would pass the Maine Law, and
it would execute itself. He had for
merly some doubts of it, but was con-
vinced that if such law was passed
it could be executed with apparent
ease. He hal come to the conclusion
to spend a part of the ensuing sum
mer and fall in stumping it through.
out the State. 1t was important to
have harmony, and be successful al
once /; therefore we had better aim first
at the single objects of procuring the
passage of good law, prohibiting the
traffic. The speech was full ofhumor,
and received with the highest marks
of favor.
ReY. DR.. Nevin was in favor of the
resolution as modified by the com
mittee, and had no lear that we could
procure such a law as We wanted, and
then we could provide for its being
executed.
On motion,
Resolced, That the speakers be
limited to FIVE minutes.
After several speeches pro and con,
Rev. Mr.. Thomas, Of Muskingum,
moved to amend by striking outef any
legislative Office" and inserting for
any office involving the enactment
and execution of a law of prohibi
ton
Rev. Mr.. Gaylord, of Columbus,
spoke to the original resolution. He
wanted no amendment. The great
point was to procure the passage Of a
law. We should not mingle in party
politics, and the amendments were
only calculated to break down The ac-
tion of the friends Of the cause