Smyrna times., 1854-12-20
AFTERNOON SESSION.

At the appointed time the President called
the convention to order. land the Business Com
mlttee reported the following preamble and
resolutions, VIZ:
WHEREAS, This Convention conceivcs thata
Prohlbltory Liquor Law is Of more Importance
to the citizens of this State than any measure
that Will come before the Legislature at the aD-
preaching session; Therefore, be it
ReSOlUed, That this Convention approve the
following resolutions adopted by the New Cas-
tie County Convention at Red Lion, on Sa,ur
day, the 9th instant, and recommend the mode
Therein mentioned TO the counties Of Kent and
Sussex:
RESOLVED, That all persons of all parties
favorable to the suppression of inlemperance
be cordially invited to Cooperate with us in
procuring such II law.
RESOLVED, That notwithstanding the frequent
expression Of public sentiment by way OF petit
ton for ProhIbItOry Liquor Law, we are OF
opinion that 1t is expedIent to repeat that ex-
preston at this time; we, therefore, propose a
plan by which every legal voter may have an
opportunity to sign petition for law to pro
hlDit tho manufacture and sale of ardent spirits
ncS0IUed, That we are of opinion that the
opposition expressed to tn" search clause in the
Maine Law, by many well-lneaning persons. Is
because that clause Is not properly understood
that 1t only allows the search of premises
upon the oath of three respectable citizens that
they believe liquor Is there kept on sale-thot
1t Is found IN practice 10 be beneficial. and not
IN any way oppressive, and that we recommend
the Legislature to weigh the matter carefully.
and to embody 1t III the law if it be found use.
Jul and necessary.
KeSOtUed, That committee of three be an
pointed from each hundred who shall be EN-
powered to appoint a committee of three from
each school district in their respective hundreds.
whose duty it shall be to obtain signatures to
petition for ProhIbItOry Liquor Law.
ReSOlped, That central committee of one
from each hundred be appointed, to take IN
charge the petitions Of the former committee.
ana present the same to the Legislature at an
early day OF the next session.
Which, with the following additional resolu-
tlons, were adopted:
RESOLVED, That we recommend that County
Conversations be held in Kent aud Sussex conn
ties at the earliest day possible for the purpose
Oh carrying into effect the foregoing resolutions
heSotued, That we recommend the adoption
OF the following form of
PETITION:
TO the Senate and House of REPRESENTATIONS
Of the State Of DeIavGre, in General As
seusJly met:
We, the undersigned, legal voters of the
county OF -, respectfully pray your Hon.
orable Bodies TO pass a law prohibiting the
manufacture and sale of intoxicating liouors
to be used as beverage; and we further pray
that, in your wisdom, you will adopt such enact
ments as may, under adequate penalties, secure
the attainment of the object so necessary to the
welfare Of the people and the prosperity of the
State.
RESOLVED, That we recommend that the ne
utIons be presented to the Legislature by the
10th day OF January, 1855.
Harmony of feeling presided over the Con-
Ventlon and unity of purpose actuated the dele
gates In their deliberations-all seeming to be
Sangulne of approaching success. The short
ness OF the day precluded the opportunity of
much speaking, yet we had some stirring and
appropriate remarks from the Rev. Mr.. Jerman
aud N. b. Smthers. The Convention then adj
journed. s+ iFs'4- ~
I'VE cannot dismiss the subject without st
least passing notice of the kindness and hos
pitality rendered to the delegates, and more
especially by the ladies' who always seem care
Jul Tor the wants Of The true temperance man.
JOHN EATON. prest
p. Dawson, sec'y PIT