The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-04-26
Temperanee Bill.

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passed the Ohio Senate. on the 18th INST,
by the following vote:
YKAs.-Messrs. FOOle, J,uett, Laurence.
McCauslin, Mcclure. Norris, sherman,
Sinclair. smith, of Madison, Stokes, Sutton,
Taylor. Townshend. Epson. Williams. of
Columbian, Williams. Of Coshoston, aud
Wnght-l8.
NAYs.-Messrs Allen, Bartlit. Converse.
Davis, Hockinb ,rry, Lee, Pendleton, Rib
let Schitf, Shideler, and S eadman-lI.
The Democrat says, its fate in the House
is doubtful, with thechances against its sue
cess. We have, with some care, made a
full synopsis Of its provisions, from which
the reader can draw MS own conclusions.
The first section Of the bill makes IL un-
lawful for any person to sell IN any quantity
intoxicating LIQUOR. to be drank in, upon or
about the building or premises where sold,
or to sell surn luIoZ.caung liquors TO be
drank in any adjoining room, building or
premises, or other place connected with said
building, contrary 10 The spIri! Of this act,
and with intent to evade the same
Section makes il unlawful 10 sell liquor
10 minors, unless upon the written order of
their parent, guardian, or family physlci an.
Section makes it unlawful to sell to per-
sons intoxicated, or who are in the habit OF
getting intoxicated.
Seeuoa 4 declares all places where intox.
icatlng liquors are sold, shall be taken, held
and declared to be common nuisances, and
all rooms, taverns, eating houses, bazaars,
restaurants, groceries. cofee houses, cellars,
or other places OF public resort where in
toIicStng liquors are Gold in violation Of the
law, shall be snut up and abated as public
nuisances, and the Eeeper thereof punished
as provided in section ..
! Section makes it unlawful for any per.
son to get into xcated and every person vi
olatng this section shall be fined IS and
imprisoned in the county Jail not more than
three nor less than one day, and pay the
costs uf prosecution.
Section s provides that every person who,
by the sale of intoxicating liquors, shall
cause the lntrxication of another person.
shall be lis5ie for, and comUelled to pay q
reasonable compensation to any person who
may take charge of the intoxicated person,
End one dollar per day in addition for ev-
cry such person shall be kept, in conse-
quence Of such intoxicatiou, to be recovered
in civil action before any court of compe-
tent Jurisdiction.
Section 7 provides that every wife, child,
parent, guardian, employer, or other per-
son who shall be injured in person or in
property, or means Of support, by any in
toxcated person, or in consequence uf the
intoxication habitual or otherwise, of any
person. they shall have claim of action in
his or her own name, against the seller of
the Intoxicating drinks, as we'll as exem-
plary damages; and married woman shall
have the right to bring suit, &c.
Section provides that persons violating
the provisions of the first, second and third
sections Of the act, shall pay sum not less
than $50 nor mole than $50, and be im.
prisoned in the county Jail for not less than
ten nor more than thirty days, and pay the
costs Of prosecution. For violating the 4th
section, the keeper Of any place therein de
clared nuisance shall pay a fine of not
less than $50 nor more than 800, aad TO
be imprisoned in the county Jail not less
than 20 nor raore thon so days and the
places so kept and so declared nuisances,
shall be shut up and abeted upon the order
| of the Court, until bond and security be
given that Intoxicating liquors shall no lon
ger be there sold, &c. This section con-
tAins q provision that the first and fourth
sections of this act shall not extend to the
sale Of wine manufactured of the pure juice
of the grape. cultivated in this State or ale.
beer or cide:.
Section declares that the giving away
ofintoXicaLius liquors, or other shift or deed
to evade its provisions, shall be deemed and
held to be unlawful selling; and every per-
son so off .nding shall forfeit and pay the
same fines aad costs, and be imprisoned in
the same manner, as for u violation Of the
first, second and third sections.
Section 10 provides that for all fines and
costs assessed against any person or persons,
for any violation OF this act, the real estate
and personal property OF such person or
persons, Of every kind, without exemption,
shall be liable for the payment thereof; and
all such fines and costs shall be lien upon
such real estate until paid. And in case
any person or persons shall rent or lease
any building or premises, and knowingly
suffer the same to be used and occupied for
the sale of intoxicating liquors; contrary to
this act, such building and premises soleased
and occupied, shall be held labe for, and
may, be sold to pay all fines and costs asses
sed against the, person occupying such build
ing or premises, for any violation OF this
act; and in case such building or premises
belong TO any minor, insane person or idiot,
the guardian or guardians of such minor
or minors. or insane person, or idiot, who
has control of such building or premises,
shall belable for, and account TO such ward
or wards, insane persons or idiot, for all
damages in consequence Of the use and oc-
cupation of such building and premises, and
| liabilities for such fines and costs as afore-
said.
Section II provides for the mode Of pros
eouton--the net proceeds of the fines &C.,
to 60 into the School Furd
Section 12 gives the form of the afiida-
Wit, DC.
| Section 13 provides that in all prosecu-
tios under this act, by indictmen: or other
wise, it shall not be necessary to state the
kind Of liquor sold or to describe the place
wIerc sold; and for any violation OF the
fourth section. it shall not be necessary
to state s!e name of any person to whom
sold; and in al cases, the person or persons
| to whom intoxicating liquors shall be sold,
I in violation of this act shall be competent,
I as witness, to prove such fact, or any other