New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-02-19
THE VOICE OF MAINE.

The friends Of Temperance in Maine held a
large and spirited Convention at Augusta last
week,--Hon. Arson p. Morrill,, President
Rev. J. l.. Stevens of Norway, George w.
Browne of Kennebunk, Noah Smith, Jr Of Ca
lais, Rev. Mr.. Peck Of Portland, Rev. T. Hill
of Waterville, Woodbury. Davis of Belfast,
Rev Mr. Morrill, of Portland, Rev. Mr.. Wea-
yer Of Bangor, Rev. Mr.. Parker OF Wayne,
Rev. John Allen, Hon. Neal Dow, Gen.W. Fes-
sender of Portland, the President, and several
others made Speeches. Tie following Resolves
were adopted:
Rssolred, That in the Maine Law IL faithfully execut.
ed have these thlngs We shut up grOgrhOps we
atolish all liquor debts stop of private gain from
public vice; guard the young and weak from tempt
alton put the sale Of spirits into responsible hands
for lawful purposes and devote ts profits 70 the relief
Of public burdens and Tor all these reasons IL has our
hearty support and our honest vote
Rs0red That the benefits which have already result
cd 10 the people # this State from the operation Of the
Msine Law, incslculable: the quantity Of liquors
eonsun ed IN Maine greatly diminished poverty pau
persm, suffering END crime very much decreased,
UEile no legitimate interest has been injured By IT, nor
has aEy evil consequence resulted from 20 any person
hesolrsd. That we deny that the movement By which
tbs law has been carried and sustained Is iana;ical
pie Of the State and law is the embodiment OF the
States common sense forced upon by the experience
OF twenty years.
Res0lrsd, That in the steady growth and onward pro.
gees public sentiment ia state for the last TWEEN
~ year., and the mighty change wrought In popular
habits in that time feel assurance Of the Ultimate
and complete triumph Of our csnse.
Resotrsd That we regard the traffic in intoxicating
liquors 10 be used drink as among the greatest Of
lenses which airy commit against the communi.
~; and pledge the Temperance Of Maine 20 an
esrnest perseverance, In The great ia which they
engaged Until that traffic shan be placed by law in
the category II the greyest crimes.
Resolrtd, That The question whether our Maine Law
Is IN harmony with State Constitution Is to be de-
terniEed slone by Supreme Court, whose de.
eision Is final and eOnelasiye tina; in all cases which
have thus far come before this Court the question has
been decided in favor Of the law that believe there
is whatever 10 entertain any fears of IL con
stilutoEsiy and cell upon It's friends every where
% with renewed Zeal and energy the great
work OF is enforcement throughout the State
Rssolrsd, That we have doubt that has become
Fixed determination In the hearts Of the people Of Maine
entirely to extrpate the traffic in alcoholic liquors and
closeup every grogshop within our borders aud H. a.
we do not believe, our Constitution MOI all that we
need for this great work. people have the power
and The WILL and are fully competent 20 make one waeh
shAh De the saIne encouragement ana example 10 tae
constitution makers that cur Maine Law has been 70
the law makers Of sister States ahd write Dr5o
ss wei upon our Constitution as upon our laws
Resofrtd That in the name Of God and humanity the
berns te forbidden between Rum End Relson o; what