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The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-30
pelevan Behind the Age.

The December number of the National
Temperance Magazine contains lengthy
article, giving his views of the policy to
be pursued by the Legislature of New
York, on the subject of the liquor traffic
He insists that the true course is, to make
liquor sellers liable for the mischiefs they
do. We are surprised and panied to see
Mr. Delevan take position so untenable,
and one so utterly impracticable. How, We
would ask, can the liquor sellers make rep
araton for his wrongs, even if he had all
the treasures of California? And it is well
known that as class, they are utterly If
responsible. A Judgment even for costs Of
prosecution, nine hundred and ninety-nine
out Of every thousand, could not pay if they
would. Mr. Delevan, at the National Con-
venton at Saratoga, was very cordial in the
support of the principles Of the Maine law
/ The leading idea in that law, is not to hold
liquor sellers responsible for the wrongs
J done, but to deprive them of the ability to
do wrong, by seIzing their liquors. lie
would let the irresponsible .ncendiary apply
the torch, burn down the building, and then
hold the miscreant responsible for the dam
ages done We would seize the torch be-
fore it was applied, and put it out. The
preventive remedy, it has been demonstra-
ted is the only one which is of any practi-
cal value. Destroy the liquor and hare no
damage, is the only system that is worth
adopting in New York or any where else.
1t may be said that public sentiment
is not prepared for this measure We
say, then, it is not prepared for any
thing, for this is the first step in Legisla-
ton which will be sustained by popular
opinion Every liquor seller has his friends,
and you prosecute him, and multitudes will
givehim their sympathies and endeavor to
shield him from the penalties of the law but
make the attack upon liquor-seek out its
hiding places---drag it before the bar of JUS
tice-coudemn and destroy it, and popular
opinion will approve the verdict, and say
amen to the execution of the guilty culprit.
Wewould ldrather a thousand times undertake
the execution of the Maine law, and expect
to have the approval of the public, than the
one proposed by the distinguished philan-
thropist, Deevan. Our worthy Bro Marsh,
in his last journal, reviews Mr.. Delevan's
positions, and expresses our sentiments ex-
actly We can scarcely account, under all
circumstances, for Mr.. DIS. course. Of two
I things we are quite certain, he is hoae8t and
mlstakea
OF the relation between law and public
opinion, we have this remark to make
1 Give us sound, wholesome laws, based upon
the eternal principles of right, and public
sentiment will come right much sooner
than if you attempt to follow its caprices
Just about one half Of the people regarc
the law of the land as the standard of NOR
al excellence If they do nothing to invoke
the penalties of the law, they think them
selves good citizens.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-30
petitinnsl Petitionsll

Friends, have you signed the Petition to
the Legislature, and asked all your neigh
bors to sign it? Deluge the Legislature
with Petitions Let every mail be crowded
with them Now is the time to work, and
work efficiently. There are million Of
men, women and children in Ohio, who
want the Maine law Gave them chance
TO say so, and let their public servants de-
nv their request if they dare,
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-30

We acknowledge the receipt of remittan-
ces from the following persons, for clubs
Thos. NJ. Crumbaker, Charlottesville and
Duncan's Falls; J. H. Kauke, Wooster G.
NJ Kelsey, Mt Vernon; L. Mackey, New
Westville John Crawford, Mt. Carmel A,
Irving Gould, West Middleburg H. Carey,
Xenia. BRO. Carey, DR.. Drake, and Xenia
Division relinquish their claim on the Foun.
tain list, and commence anew.I OF. Fitch
Ashtabula; Mt. Pleasant Division Amer.
lean Temperance Society, New York city
VIM. E. Raric, Fremont; Eaton Division,
Eaton.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-30
Attempt on Louis Napoleon.

We shall not be 50 much engrossed by
the main object of this enterprise, as to
neglect all attention to passing events.
To begin with the last incident which our
European dates present, we find the French
are reviving the amusement so much in
vogue twenty years ago, of making the su-
preme head Of the government target for
ball practice. We have forgotten how ma
nv charges were wasted on Louis Philippe;
we lost the account after the first tally: and
now they have much smaller mark, sue
cess is much less probable. As sharp
shooters, the French have been disgracing
themselves ever since they decked Nelson
at TrafaIgar-Moreaus death at Leipsic, is
to be credited to the artillery, This last
shot was made by grenadier. Perhaps a
tirailleur would have been more successful.
Assassination is a wicked and execrable re-
suit under any circumstances but then
such awkwardness is really intolerable.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-30
Forward your Subscriptions!

Our subscription list is increasing rapidly
and we are greatly encouraged. The ques-
tion is settled" The Organ Of the Temper
aucc Reform is to be regularly issued from
this time forward and we hope our friends
will realize the Importance Of commencing
with the first number, and send in their
names at once. We intend to make the Or
gan a powerful auxiliary to the cause of all
mankind, and we expect the friends of this
cause to second our intentions, and give us
substantial " aid and comfort"
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-30
Piotnrs of DAYTON.

We have before us some statistics in re-
lation to the moral condition of this city,
Cities have the reputation of being sores
on the body polite" In Ohio they are
rvnning nlcsrs, and ,pvison the whole State
There are in Dayton 1O9 liquor shops, IA
of which are gaming houses. A drunkery
for every 1O2, and gambling hell for every
113 of the inhabitants! Supposing there
are persons in each family, you have a
grogshop for every II families, and house
for gaming for every 10 To say nothing
of the ruin to mind and body, character and
reputation, see how these sinks of iniqui-
ty bleed the pockets of the people. Sup
pose them each to secure but the paltry
sum of three dollars per day, it amounts to
the neat little sum of one hundred and nine
thousand three hundred and .ttty5fUe dollars.
What do the people receive in return for this
expenditure of money? We cannot answer
this question We have no arithmetic by
which to compute the results. A directtax
of $6,432 upon every family, or 500 for
each man, woman and child, and an amount
of mischief and misery and woe which can
not be cyphered out by figures
One other fact in relation to the statistics
-76 of these pest houses are owned by for
eignerS. This is no more than fair proper
ton for other cities in this State
How long will the freemen of Ohio sub
nit to such a yoke? For the sake of all
that is good in possession or prospect, we
urge them to free themselves from the
calling despotism.
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The Way to Do it.

In the town of Falmouth, Mass, 260 out
300 legal voters, have petitioned for the
Maine law. In Lincoln, 100 out of l3O
send up the same request.
Last week, amommoth petition was to be
presented by the people themselves, to the
Legislature. The rail road fare was to be
reduced one-half, that the people might be
there and they were there. The petition
was rolled up and would have filled whis
XIV barrel.
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Indiana Temperance Law.

A bill to regulate the sale of spirituous
liquors has been reported to the Indiana
Legislature, and, it is thought, will become
law. Itprohibits the granting of licenses;
provides for assessing fines on those selling
or giving away intoxicating liquors to mi
nors, and to all other persons, to be drank
about the premises; first offence fine of
ten dollars; second, twenty dollars; third,
forty dollars; fourth, eighty dollars; fifth,
and all subsequent offences, one hundred
dollars, the offender to stand committed till
the fines are paid or replevied. 1t also pro-
yides that the wife and all others injured by
the sales of intoxicating liquors, may main
tain an action against the vender who furn-
ishes the liquor.
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Meating in Indianannlis

We insert to-day the proceedings of the
State Temperance Convention of Indiana.
1t will be seen that the friends of the cause
in our sister State are wide awake, and
marshaling their forces for a combat with
our common enemy. The result will be a
glorious victOry-nothing short of the Maine
law will satisfy them. They have resolved
to hold temperance camp meetings through.
out the State, during the present year. Lei
our friends in Ohio initiate their exampleI
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-30
Thanks.

We return our thanks to Bro. SAMUEL
FREE, Of Fulton, for a list of 40 subscribers to
the Organ. The banner Township ought to
be proud Of such whole-souled advocate
of the cause.
The paper will be regularly delivered to
subscribers, every Friday, by Mr.. shsene,
the carrier, to whom they will make their
payments.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-30
The Tracts.

We have received several orders for the
Tract containing the Maine Liquor Law, and
the Address of the Executive Committee of
the Grand Division. We have reduced the
price to six dollars per one thousand; three
dallars for five hundred. We can send
them by express to any part of the State.
Send in your orders early.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-30
Exchanges

We expect soon to have good list of ex-
changes, when our readers may expect to
be advised Of the condition and prospects of
the cause in all the States of the Union and
ia ofhpr lands
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-30

u About forty casks of liquor were
seized on board the steamer st. Lawrence,
at Portland, last week. The Mayor has
made arrangements to search every steam
boat and rail road train, arriving from Bos-
ton, for smuggled liquors. Huzza for Neal
Dow
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-30
Petitions for Free Trade.

Up to the 2Oth inst, petitions from Ham
ilton county, signed by about 1900, had
been presented to the Legislature, asking
for the repeal of all laws restraining the sale
of liquors, and desiring free trade.
We have an opportunity Of knowing that
not t0enty:foe native American citizens
names have been secured. They are nearly
all Germans, and many of the names arc
written with the same pen and ink, and are
in one hand writing, We rejoice that the
rumseIlers are driven into such close quar-
ters, and we shall see whether they can con
troll the action Of the Legislature
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-30

u Tho attention Of the readers respect
fully called to the advertisement Of the
Washington Life Insurance Company 1t
is a home Company, chartered by The State Of
Ohio. The gentlemen composing its Board
of Directors, are well known as amongst
our most responsible and influential citi
zens. To Divisions of Sons of Temperance
we particularly recommend it. To temper
auce men generally it offers peculiar ad-
vantages, giving to them, in the reduction
of its premiums, the benefit of their abstem-
ious habits, in affecting insurance. Wecan
cheerfully recommendthis institution to the
public, as regards its capital, its manage
ment, and the capability and integrity of
its Board of Directors.
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Terms.

City subscribers, delivered by the carrier,
and single-mail subscribers, $3.50; four
copies, S.; ten copies and upwards, each
81 Any Division, or person, sending club
of twenty, shall be entitled to an extra
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1--WE are under obligations to Bro @.
WOODWARD, of indianapolis, Grand Scribe
of Indiana, for the favor of list of the Di-
visions in that State.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-30

u Petitions signed by three thousand
persons from four towns in Rhode Island,
have been sent to the Legislature, asking
for the Maine law.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-30

U7 Our thanks are due to Bro. MILLER, of
the "Life Boat" Portsmouth, for his liber-
ality in inserting the Prospectus of the
Organ.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-30

10 The County Jail has at present 80 men
confined fOreriminal offences; I3 on chain gang
and IL in vagrant room. There are also 6
women confined for various offences. The sr.
Penditure for the last quarter was $575l5.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-30

The ice in Ohio river commenced break
ing up to-day, and it is expected that nav
igation will be resumed in a few days.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-30
Prof Moses Stuart

This venerable and eminent Divine sur
rendered his spirit to God who gave it on
the first Sabbath of the new year. For near
ly half century he has been one of the
leading Theologians in this country. As
biblical scholar he has left behind him no
superior. Shortly before his death he exam
ined the Maine law, and his spirit was
stirred within him. Though he is dead, he
vet speaks. Hear him.
"People of Maine The God of heaven
bless you for achieving such "a victory.
Many triumphs have been achieved in the
good cause, but none like yours. Others
have more or less fought with the drunk
ards, and the liquor-sellers in the way of
arguments aud moral suasion, and indirect
and inefficient, andtemporizing legislation.
You have followed the most adroit con-
queror the world has ever seen, in your
scheme of policy or struggle. You have
steered for the capital itself, with all its
magazines, and materials of war, and these,
once in your hands, you know the contest
cannot long continue. Your combat is with
the body of sin and death itself, and not
with those who are deceived and misled.
You do not purpose to destroy those who
are misled and drawn to ruin, but to cripple
and annihilate the power that misleads
them. 1t is an elevated and noble purpose.
When mighty conquerors and crafty politi-
clans will be forgotten, the laurel on your
brows will be refreshing and blooming, with
beanty and glory that will be immortal
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-30

CRIME AND THE END.-Three men entered
the dwelling Of Abner Davis, near Mansfield,
Ohio, on Saturday last, after dark, aud, the
Banner says, demanded his money-one Of the
men at the same time presenting pistol at the
head Of Mr.. Davis, and the others prepared
with bludgeons and knives, in case of resist-
ancs. Mr.. D. finding resistance useless, un-
locked his chest and gave them his money,
$780, after which they left and being follow
ed some time after by Mr.. Davis and Others, two
Of them were found frozen to death, about
mile from where they committed the robbery,
and the other some distance beyond, appaFently
turning to his lifeless companions, almost insen-
sible-the night being stormy, and good deal
Of snow having fallen. 1t appears that they
had provided themselves plentifully With whis.
ky, and drinking to e1ces st down e Z Ia.
and becoming insensible to the cold OF their sit
uatiOn, fell over, and were thus found after life
was extinct. The money was found upon the
person Of Jones, one Of the men frozen. The
latter is supposed to be an old villain from New
York, the others from Mt. Vernon.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-30

ANOTHER AND VERY DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-
About O'Clock this morning, the private watch
men,Of COnkling, Wood g. Co. extensive White
Lead mandatory, in Deercreek valley, near
Broadway, discovered fire issuing from the
shop, occupied In manufacturing dry paint
They instantly gave the alarm, bat the fire
spread with such rapidity, that BY the time The
fire department arrived on the ground, the sew.
eral buildings used for the manufacture of
white lead, dry paints, putty, &c. were envelop.
ed in flames. Scarcely anything was saved from
them. The castor oil mill and cooper shop. be.
longing to the same finn, were in iminent dan
ger, but the firemen succeeded in saving them.
Fortunately no wind was blowing at the time.
or the devastation would have been immense.
The:lOss Of Messrs. Conkling, Wood & Co. is
about O,0OO.. They have an insurauceo Of be-
tween $4,000 and $l5,OOO-partly in the city
offices.
With the energy which has always character.
lied this firm, they expressed the hope, this
morning, that they would be "under headWay''
again in few days.
The fire is supposed to have been the work Of
au incendiary.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-30

pThe New York "Tribune" says that COM
pany is forming in New York to undertake in
earnest the construction of Canal to connect
the atlantic aOih the Pacific, By a nsO and
more southern route. The company is styled
the A Atrato Inter oceanic Canal Company. The
Atrato route is the most southern Of those pro-
posed for water communications between the
two oceans. 1t commences at the very root of
the Isthmus, where the Bay Of Uraba opens the
way into the mouth of the Atrato. This is a
fine stream, about l90 miles in length, with a
very straight course and gentle current, the depth
Of seven to twelve feet, according to the season.
1t rises in swamp, which, on the southwest
sends out the San Juan, whose course for about
sixty miles bringsit to the Pacific, and where it
forms one Of the finest harbos known.
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submitted,
S. F. CARY,
JAS. PARKER,
r. P. L. BABER,
f. D. KIMBALL,
JOHN WAGGoNER.

The report was unanimously adopted, and
the G. D appointed S. F. CARY, CALEB CLARK,
and JOHN S. WHITwELL, Publishing Com
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02
Tobacco and Pickles.
A letter from Amsterdam, in the Boston
Transcript, says:-
E Dvn1s N &aros' Secretaries.

A letter from Amsterdam, in the Boston
Transcript, says
The consumption Of tobacco here is enor-
nous. What King James would have done
had he been King of Holland is past imagine
ing. Old and young are alike addicted to
the habit. | have seen knot of children
putting away as gravely as if they had been
born with pipes in their mouths, and elderly
citizens marching along the streets sending
forth volumes of smoke like so many paripa-
tetic stove pipes. Some of the Amsterdam
dandies-the last young men of the place, if
the term is not an anomal y-seem 10 affect
the cigar; but for the most part, the meers-
chaum, with its pipe as long as a walking
stick, is the favorite vehicle for burning the
weed. Many smoke during their meals, sip
ping tobacco-smuke as other people sip wine
aDd, as ii is not considered indecorous TO
smoke where others are eating, was regaled
while at the breakfast table this morning in
the principal hotel of the city, with some
very choice tobacco smoke from two gentle-
men opposite me. They breakfasted upon
bread and butter, tobacco, eggs and coffee
and do not doubt that a pipe often furnish
es the lower classes light and wholesome
meal.
Some of the Dutch delicacies are certainly
very extraordinary. People eat pickles a
the French eat pepperminIs. All about the
streets may be seen !nile stands. upon which
are temptingly displayed picked cucumbers,
beets, onions and other vegetables, soaking
in vinegar and cut up INTO little tt-bts for
the refreshment of the passers-by, who, for
silver, canset his teeth on edge most admir-
| Iably. Dimlnutive cells, sailed and STEPPED
in vinegar, form an article of traffic for divers
old ladies at The street corners. ! do not
know that children cry for them, but probn-
bly, the youthful Mymheer yearns for picked
eel as young Yankee longs for stick Of
candy. stranger might wonder at seeing
such gasironOmIc enormities hawked about
the streets like lOZenges ill he henrtl the Un-
| speakabe dlssonance Of the language; when
he would perceive that people who speak
such jargon need some such diet as sour
krout and picked eels 10 keep their vocal
organs in proper tone.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-02

most selfish motives, and with disregard
oil all the principles which should govern
honest men, labor TO create divisions in our
ranks, and are attempting to disorganize and
distract our party.
RESOLVED, That we will dscountenance
all false issues attempted 10 be thrust upon
our party, and that in selecting those who
are to assist in carrying on our government,
whether State or national, we will enquire
only, are they honest, are they capable, and
are their principles those which agree with
the great democratic party Of the Union.
Resofued, That we have full confidence in
the republican and moral character OF Hem
ry Ingalls,, John Ii. Converse, ]. w. Russell,
and Thomas O'Brien, this day nominated as
candidates for the Senate of this State also
OF X. c. Jones, and George Blbb nominated
asCounty Commissioners; OF K. Ii. Tucker,
nominated as County Treasurer Of Samf
W. Jackson, nominated as Clerk oil the
courts, and OF Lemuel Hail. II. P. Coombs,
ahG oilas l.. Young, nominated as Registers
OF deeds, and that on the 18th day of Sep
TEMPER next, we will give them severally
our full and hearty support.
Voted, That the next County Convention
be held at Wiscasset, and that the basis Of
representation for the future County Con-
venlions, be predlcaed upon the vote for The
democratic candidates for President aud
Vice President in November nexr, until 9th
erwise ordered by some future Convention.
Voted, That the thanks of this Conyen-
ton be presented 10 Hon. John Babson, for
the able and impartial manner in which be
has presided over the deliberations of this
Convention.
Voted, That the thanks of this Convention
be rendered to the Secretaries for the faith
ful performance of their duties.
Voted, That the proceedings Of this Con-
vention be published in the Eastern Times,
Lincoln Democrat, and the other democratic
papers Of this STATE.
JOHN BABSON, President.
EDWIN MOVES. Secretaries.