The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1853-09-24

The second resolution being read, Capt Hol-
combe was called to speak upon it. He looked
particularly to the working side of the question
and regarded the nominations to be made by
the different parties as all important. If the
right kind of nominations were made by the re-
spective parties, the temperance measures now
sought would surely be enacted
The resolution was adopted.
Rev. C. Seccombe spoke upon the third and
last resolution. lie thought the question Ofthc
day is what must be done to secure the pas
sage of the sought-fOr law? He deprecated the
formation of a third party, but a necessity may
arise in different localities, when such may be
the case.
J. W. North. Esq, being called for, took the
stand. He alluded to the motives actuating
temperance men. 1t was not merely victory
that was sought, but q positively salutary in
fuence that was to be cXertcd. 1t was to raise
the fallen, and prevent the ten thousand rava-
ges of the rum traffic. The resolution tells us
what is to be done. and what we have seen con-
vipces us of the necessity of such 4 course.
Music by the Band.
DR.. Murphy being called upon, explained the
position he occupied as straight out-and-o
temperance man. He was aware that the pas
sage of prohibitory law would materially in
jure his business by removing many Of the
causes of diseases, and by lcssening the number
of surgical operations he would be called upon
to perform. He had reason to think from his
past experience, that without this law he could
soon earn an cnviable reputation in this depart
ment of his profession, but like self sacrificing
patriot he was willing to go for the greatest
good of the whole.
|. Atwatcr, Esq, of ST. Anthony, took occa-
sion to express few thoughts in regard to his
course. He had heretofore doubted the fitness
of the course pursued 10y the temperance men,
but he thought that now a crisis had arrived,
which if met, as he claimed it should be. pOliti-
cal action upon this subject might result favor
ably.
Mr.. Messcr spoke upon the nature Of the tenn
pcrance reform and its past effects. The conf
parative power Of moral and legal suasion he
illustrated by a pertinent anccdOte. He thought
there was good in what some call .fondficisn,
if of the right kind. and he prayed God that it
might spread the wide world over.
Mr.. Ross thought something more stringent
than had yet been brought forward was called
for, and that TIE work would not eticctualy be
done without clinchng the previous rcsolu-
tons by one which he wished to introduce -
Finally. we declare in the presence of God
and these witnesses, that We will vote only in
accordance with these principles. and that none
but known and tried friends Of prohibitory
law shall have our votes.
Mr.. Mobiles, of Scott County expressed his
cordial commentator Of the resolution. He
lad for the last time been trammeed by party
ties until after the passage of prohibitory law.
Interesting remarks were subsequently made
upon the resolution by Messrs. Hodsdon, North
and Ross. after which it was passed.
Rev. j. c. Whitney introduced the following
ResoireG-That Convention of the friends
Of prohbtory liquor law be held at St Paul
on the first Thursday of October next. one week
before the election, for the purpose of keeping
the vital Importance Of a temperance Law before
the public mind
This. after some discussion by Mcssrs. Whit
ncy, Palmer Ncrth. Marvin and Scccombe was
finally passed.
In behalf Of the ladies' the following rcsolu-
ton was introduced and passed -
feS0irtd,-Ihat we. as temperance citizens,
vote the Temperance ticket aside from party
principles
Mr. Marvin. Of St. Paul, brought forward the
Rcao!rcd.- THAT the Convention tender their
thanks to Tie citizcns of St Anthony for the
deep interest they have manifested in the Sue
cess ol oar common cause. by a numerous at
tendance. by excellent music both bv the Tenn
perahcc Glte Club, and hv the Bana and cspc-
c.aliy to ih" Ladies', for the excellent collation.
provided for our rcfrcshmcnt.
his Vas passed unanimously
Rts0're3.-That the proceedings of this Con-
Ieiit!oA he published in all the papers Of the
Territory.
The hour FOR Adjournment had now come.
and after listening 10 al interesting T,mucr
ilce dialogue prepared and sung for the nrca-
son, ~ McssrS. Mcs>cr, Bail and Torrrv. 10 the
four Voters Son. and to other interesting
pieces. 9th by the band and choir the Conycn,
ton adjourned. sine die, feeling that noble
GA. work ha.! been accomplished.
T. L. CEESSEl, President.
-. M T. n S1lSSn5 viec-prr>ilsnss.
I. El.wELI, Secretary.