The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-09
STATE TEMPER ANCE CONVENTION,

This was . convention called by the various tempe
rance organizations throughout the State IT early
ascertaned that the majority Of the delegates
pledged to the entire whig ticket. The following
resolutions adopted -
Resolved, That We advocate and labor for the enact
ment, by Legislature, Of law prohihitory Of the
tssfc In intoxicating beverages because such IL is
accor5snt with the principles Of morality It IL in
hal mony with the Fundamental idea Of self government;
II ia demanded of protection to the pc ope
it INDICATED In practical results wherever 1t has been
adopted and enforced It il full Of promise Of good to all
classes Of society," the liquor seller and his victim in
clueed.
. motion to amend the Arst clause BY adding and
the word Of God was rejected when the resolution was
Resolved That we regard the enactment of such law
the greatest and vital issue Of state policy now before
the people more Immediately involving those interests
consequently cannot subordinate this question to
Other defer its settlement to any more convenient
Resolved That We ask Legislature that win enact
such law, Governor who win approve It, and magis
traes and other officers who win enforce IL and to there
ends we soemnIy pledge and SURFACES
and patient continuance in well doing, till we the
ful6ment Of desire and rejoice together
victory wen, State redeemed, and humanity olsen
thralled from the sway OF the rum power.
Resolved That in the attainment of this purpose we
dsclaim all desire to interfere with existing parties as
SUCH or to organise new one; that we will not ask
concerning wbg, is he whigf or democrat, Is he
democrats and require an affirmative or negative an
swer . condition of support-but we will ask,
he true to the great idea Of prohibtions Aud only
as he satisfy us shall he receive rages; and
in the selection of candidates will choose the
best men according to udg uent irrespective of their
past associations.
Resolved That appeal from the veto to the voter
from the Governor to those who make governors and
rely upon their intelligence to reverse the action Of the
Executive, and upon their vlruous resolution to 50
sttnte one in his place whose action upon this subject
shall need NO revision.
Resolved That it ia the opinion of this convention
that prohibtory law should not only be enacted at
early day by the next Legssture but that its going
into operation should not be deferred beyond the ls
day Of May, 1855. Adopted unanimously.
The convention nominated the following ticket
Office. Name. Residence
Governor. .Myron H. Clark Ontario.
Lieut. Governor Henry J. Raymond. New York.
Mr. RICHARDSON of the members OF the convention,
has interrogatsi all the candidates nominated by the
various parties. Annexed is copy Of Mr. Rsymond's
ply
henry J. RAYMOND ON THE LIoUoR LAW.
LIMA, Sept. rs, 1854.
DEAR SIR-Your favor Of the 2lst has reached me At
this place answer both the inquiries in the aHirma-
tive In view OF the eat increasing evils Of fntemper-
arce and Of the necessity of legislative scton upon the
subject am decit edy In favor of prohibitory lew, and
in the tngepcy which you suppose should approve
of and sign the BILL may add that such law would
ceiye my support in any Official position which might
afford the opportunity and involve the duty Of acting
upon It. am, very respectfully.
Your ob't servant, HENRY J. RAYMOND.