Smyrna times., 1854-12-06
Temperance Meeting.


We give below the proceedings of the Tenn
perance Meeting held in Wilmington, on Satur.
day last. as published in the Republican. The
resolutions accord, m every particular, with
what has been recommended through the col |
spmnsof the Times. . The proposition to SUBJ |
unit the question Of Prohibition to direct vote
of the people they discard, but adopt what they |
deem better mode, and one which we have
advocated--to be guided by the petitiening of
the people. They are in favor of a State Tenn
perance Convention, and Wish Kent county to
take the lead in the movement.
The temperance meeting held at the City
Hall, on Saturday, was organized by calling
Samuel N. Pusey to the chair, and appointing
eigh or ten Vice Presidents, and James F. Cam,
Mortimer Bye, Joshua T. Head, and John R.
Tatem, Secretaries. The following resolutions
were reported by the Business committee, and
after considerable discussion, were adopted:
| Whereas, This Convention cenceves that
Prohibitory Liquor Law is more Importance to
the citizens of this State thap any measure that
will come before the Legislature at its ap-
preaching session.; Therefore, be it
Resolved, That all persons of all parties,
favorable TO the suppression of intemperance,
be cordially invited 10 cooperate with us in
procuring such law.
Resolved, That we herewith regret the avow-
al of g. portion of the public press that the Leg
islature of our State will pass no law at It's ap-
proaehing session, prohibiting the sale of in
tqxicating liquors. We look upon every such
announcement as in opposition to a well estab-
lished sentiment, having for its tendency the
manufacture of opinion in favor of rumseling
Resolved, That the proposition recent,
broached, and which we learn is secretly urged
with view to its ultimate adoption, wherein !
ls proposed to submit the question of Prohibi
ton to vote of the people, is but device o
the enemy, having for its object, the delay ant
8 possible defeat of that righteous and popula
N measure.
Resolved, That notwithstanding the frequeI
: expression of public sentiment by way of pet
Is ton for a Prohbitofy Law, we are of the Opin
ion that it is practicable and expedient to repea
e that expression at the present time
Al We therefore propose plan by WHICH ever
g legal voter, and every female adult may hav
- an opportunity to sign petition for law
d, prohibit the manufacture and sale of intoxci
1t ting drinks.
10 Resolved, That when we adjourn we adjouI
- to meet at the Red Lion, oil Saturday next. til
g 9th inst. to have full expression from all par
~ OF the county, at which time committee fro
each Hundred shall be appointed, whose duty
he shall be to obtain signers to petitions for la
- prohibiting the manufacture and sale of intoxic
ting drinks; to be returned to central col
mittee appointed for the purpose to make pr
ut sentiment of the same to the Legislature at
to early day of their session.
ce Resolved, That we heartily respond to Il
appeal from Kent County, for State Tempe
ance Convention. We hope our friends
: the central part Of the State will take the lie
he in the movement, and at an early day issue
of call, having reference to this single questiC
ma and under which all shades of honest opini
= may harmonize, and cooperate in redeemi
ne our beloved State from the curse of intemp,
no ance.
red Resolved, That We are of opinion that I
the opposition expressed to the search clause ini
al Maine Law, by many well-meaning persons
:, because that clause is not properly understoo
the that it only allows the search of premises "
the oath of two respectable citizens that Il
ans believe liquor is there kept on sale that i
in found i'll practice to be beneficial and not in
-: way oppressive, and that we rec ommend
'"' Legislature to weigh this matter carefully
AS to embOdy it in the Law if it be found as
ill believe it will be useful and necessary.