The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-09-14
ShasersviEie Convention.

lersvle, pursuant to adjournment, on Tuesday
September 9th, and wero called 10 order by the
Secretary.
The President of the Alliance being absent =
On motion. Sias Crocker Esq, was appointed
President pro fem.
The meeting was opened with prayer by Elder
Hall oi Ruvenna, after which the minutes of the
last meeting were read.
The President appointed the following named
gentleman a committee on Resolutions DIR. J.
Hays, George Sanford, L. w. Hall, Alvin Smith,
aud Nj. +. Spelman and business committee
consisting of the following :-Isaac Brayton, Z. B.
Babeock, Joseph Preston, Sylvester Reed, and s.
r. Freeman.
The Rev. Mr.. Jones of Ravenna. was ntroduc-
cd TO the audience, and spoke for half hour with
Tint energy and direcfness characteristic of him :;
holding his hearers in fixed attention as he urged
their individual responsibility: after which the
yentioD adjourned for dinner, and under the direc-
lion of Gen. Mcintosh, the Marshal formed in pro-
cesson, led by music from the Band and followed
Immediately by Lady representative for every
state in the Union bearing each appropriate ban
ner, and marched to the table spread in adoin-
ing grove with bounties and delcaces provided by
the good people of Shalesvil!e.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
After dinner the procession returned to tue stand
and the Convention was again called to order by
the President and opened with prayerby Rev. W.
Burr.
Rev. Mr. Hale of Connecticut took the stand and
in an exposition of great ability for than two
hours elcquently denounced the traffic, portraying
the beneficial influences of the Maine, Law, carry
ing conviction TO every hsart in such Il manner as
must be accompanied with the happiest results.
The committee OH Resolutions presented the fol-
lowing report which was unanimously adopted.
Resofccd, That we here reierate the resolu-
tons OF the Alliance, passed at the Atwater meet
ing, and renewedly pledge unwearied and consis-
tent action iii behalf Of the principles of the Maine
Law.
Rssolced. In the language, substantially, of the
State Temperance Convention of May List, that
innsmuch as it may be inconsistent with the organ
ic law of the Staleto submit the question Of the
Muine Law to the electors as it has been done 10
other States, we have alternative but TO for
such candidates committed in fuvur of ille
proposed measure.
as are openly pledged to the principles OF the Maine
Law shall receive our suffrages. s.
Resolred That we regard the action Of women
in behalf of the principles of the Maine Law, of
vast importance, and we hereby earnestly urge up
on the women of all the townships to form ALLAN
ces where none exist, to hold frequent meetings,
and by addresses and personal efforts exert every
possible influence to aid us in swelling triumph
ant vote in behalf ofihe Maine Law at the October
election
The following were also presented by member
of the committee and adopted with hearty three
cheers for the Maine Law.
Resolued. That the citizens of ShnlersvilIe by
their public spirit and enterprise, by their liberal
y in providing for the enter tanment of this meet
ing, have entitled themselves to the warm thanks
of this Alliance, and to the cordial regard of the
Temperance public, and by the beautiful display
this day made, Shalersville may emphaticaly be
styled the banner township.
RESOLVED, That the thanks of this Alliance be
rendered to Messrs. Jones and Hale for their able
and eloquent addresses, ALSO to the Band of Music,
and to the officers of the meeting and emphaticaly
to the Marshal for the encouragement, instruc-
ton and entertainment afforded US, and for the
handsome manner in which all their duties have
been discharged.
The Business Committee presented the follow
ing report which was also adopted.
Resolucd, That when this Alliance adjourn, it
adjourn to meet at Palmyra on Thursday, Sept.
22nd at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, and your committee
would recommend adjournment from thence to
meet at Garreisve, Oct. 9th.
Resolvca, That the next regular Quarterly meet
ing of this Alliunce be held at Ravenna, Nov. 4.
Whereas, The State Temperance Executive
Committee has assessed this County $3.50, to meet
the current expenses of this campaign,
Rssotued That the several Township Leagues
be requested to take measures, by contribution OF
Otherwise, TO meet said expenses.
On MOTION the convention adjourned to meet ir
| Palmyra on the 22nd inst.
SlLAS CROCKER, Pr esidcnt, pro tenn.
ORLo w. STRoNG, Secretary.