The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-07-18

AE we PuouSn we lolloWlnY at the re-
quest of an old subscriber. 1t is from the
Cincinnati Templar's Magazine. For our
part we ale satisfied with the present Pro.
hibitory law of Ohio.
eve desire to speak a word or two to the
thousands of earnest temperance men oil
Ohio. Before this number OF the Magazine
finds its way to the tables of our readers,
the note of preparation will be already SCUM
ded for the fall campaign. In many coun.
ties, doubtless. the plans for the fight, and
the divisions Of the spoils, will have been
quietly arranged by the professional poll
ticians Of the state. Old stasers that study
the wires in these D%aatters, begin their work
early; they get their bread and butter by
this sort of work, and faithfully enough do
they earn it. We only allude to these
things, so well known, as PREDATORY to cali.
ing you" attention to another greater and
more important a%aatter, vitality affecting the
future Of our cause in Ohio.
TITS present Prohi6uory Lar Of OAi,, arr
ysa sat sfed aoiM IL? That law was so much
better than we at al, expected from that leg
%islature, that, while it by no means came up
to our standard of necessity. and certainly
by no means responded to the great tenn
perance voice Of Ohio, yet VIC felt anxious
to see it fairly tested, for two reasons: we
thought we saw its capacity to do some
good, and we thought, certainly hoped. it
would prepare the mind for something more
stringent and effective.
We are well satisfied that its execution
in a large portion of the state has very ma.
terially restricted the amount Of drunkenness
and the extent of the traffic. But the ques-
ton now comes up, especially in view Of an
election for new state officers and a new leg,
lslaturei Does the present liquor law of Ohio
meet the views Of the true friends OF tenn.
perance in this state? DO we wish that law
modified? or does It really iail altogether
TO reach the core of the matter, and are we
ready to take the full high ground and dc.
H'and the entire prohibition Of the manufac.
ture and traffic in all that intoxicates? We
believe that is the uniform, cordial senti.
ment Of the great temperance army Of Ohio.
but we a to know, friends. what you are
doing to give expression to this sentiment
This question is in agitation here in Cincin.
natl. We are vitality interested here, and dc
not mean to surrender at discretion. Arc
you alive over the state to the importance
Of the present crisis? Do you intend that
the next legislature shall represent your
wishes-your sentiments? If you do, VIC
tell you, in sober, earnest truth, it is high
lime you were awakel "Put not your trust
in princes" and with due respect for hi,
supremacy, we also advise you not to pul
your trust in ''Sam, !" SO far as to place
this matter beyond your control. In some
instances "sam'' has nobl y co-operated with
the friends Of temperance, and done a good
work; put temperance is not nm Essential
Of his creed, tits only an accidental. we
say then de- yoar v voiing and your ,,wn
fighting. Usee"SamH or any other team
that will work without baking in your ira.
ces. Take good care Tint 'sSdm'' dos't rs.
yoa fopaH his team. And these suggestions,