The Delaware herald., 1854-05-10
Proceedings of the Convention.
Smyrna, May 9th, 1854.

omfhNA, may Stn4 1854.
PURSUANT to previous notice, the Delaware
State Temperance Convention assembled in the
basement of the M Z. church, in Smyrna. at
10 o'clock, A. NJ Capt. J. EATON, President.
in the chai.. On motion of A. Poulson. .Ios
Fleming and John Bailey, were appointed
Vice Presidents. James R.. Clements, Secre-
tary; 4. Ia. Poulson was appointed Assistant
secretary. The Convention ;"as opened with
prayer oy lteV. Mr. MCGEE. On motion OF A.
Poulson, 1t was resolved, that a committee of
nine be appointed to prepare business for tb;a
Convention /; whereupon, the chair named the
following gentlemen IN. B. Smithers. A.
Fonlson' llr. Z. Dawson, Thomas Lockwood.
and Rev. Mr. Bradford, of Kent county: w.
II. smith, 'Seo. ID. Lobdell, John Appleton. and
JAS V. Moore, of New Castle conntv
On notlon OF Dr. Tatem, a committee was
appointed TO wait upon the Trustees of the
Church IN order to ascertain whether or not
the upper part Of the church could not be nro-
cured, IN which to hold the fnture sessions of
the Convention, so that the ladies. as well as
all others who might desire, could be present
and listen to the deliberations of the Conven-
ton: which committee reported affirmatiyelv.
On motion, DR.. E. d. Daley and Benz. l..
Collins were made committee to ASSIGN dele
gates to their proper places to receive the hos
pltallty of our citizens.
On motion OF Jas. r. Clements, a committee
was appointed to nominate officers for the ensu-
ing year; whereupon, the following gentlemen
were reported-Capt. John Eaton, President
Samuel McCaully and Thos. B. Coursev. Vice
Presidents VIM. p Smithers, Secretary: Jas
! Cowgirl, Treasurer.
During the absence of the Business Commit.
tee, by unanimous request. DIR. Tatem of ST
Georges, and the. Rev. Mr.. Hera, of Dover
Fentertamed the Convention with some apposit,
and exceedingly eloquent remarks. eiicitin.
repeated rounds of applause.
On motion OF Mr.. Jacob NJ. Hill, a unanimou
invitation was extended to the ladies. to grac
lhe afternoon and evening sessions of the Con
ventlon with their presence.
The Business Committee announced the fol
r lowing majority Report:
L. Resolved, That the question of a Prob hi
tory Liquor Law greatly transcends in imnor
tance any, and all other questions of a politica
moral or financial character, now at issne !
, this State, and within the range of State lepis
, lation.
z. Resolved, That the "times are ominor
OF good TO our cause, since large maiorit
OF the people are convinced of the importanc
J. OF Pronlbltory Law, and Of the necessity {
d cooperating TO secure so desirable result,
r u ANOSCAFSu, nat we VIII not vote fOranV en-
dldate Tor the next Legislature unless such caI
dldate Is known to be in favor Of the enac
: ment OF law prohibiting the sale of intoxic
o ting liquors and unless such candidate will.
: elected vote for such law with provisions
r render it effectuul.
a. Resolved, That, as State Convention. "
|, do not prescribe any particular mode by wh;t
o the acton OF the several counties is to be r
is gulated, IN determining the fitness of the ca
l. dldates under the preceding resolution, nor ,
: we express any opinion as to the propricty of
Is separate ticket, bat leave the several Conn
l. Conventions to determine for themselves q
e Questions relating to their internal orran!z
ton.
n D. Resolved, That committee of
y selected from each of the counties here repr
= sented, to constitute committee of correspo
e dence aad organization, whose duty it shall
S, TO consait and advise as to the best mode
rendering our common effort effectual.
The minority made a report, which differ
le from the above in respect to requiring a writ
$, pledge from the candidates for Office.
IN After places, at which to dine, had been 9
ii signed the delegates, the Convention, on motto
adjourned, TO meet at o'clock, p. NJ.