Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-06-28
Lot M. Morrill, had
Wyman b. s. Moor had

The announcement of the nomination was
received with the most enthusiastic demonstra-
tons Of applause.
| The following gentlemen were then chosen
a committee to inform the HON. SAMUEL
WELLS of his nomination =
/ Adams Treat, of Frankfort; Hon. John
Hubbard, of Hallowell; John M. Adams,
Esq, of Portland. III
James ODonnelI, Esq, Of Portland, Of
Tered the following resolution, and ably advo-
Gated its passage:
Pesoiped. That the State Committee be in
\ structed to call. prior to the LIST of September
next, such Mass Meetings as they may deem
lexpedient. in the several Counties OF this
State, for the discussion OF the principles and
policy of the Democratic party of Maine.
This Resolution was adopted.
i The committee on Resolutions, through
their Chairman, Mr.. Williams, reported Sc
ries of Resolutions, which, with single ex-
ception, were Immediately and unanimously
adopted. The Resolution numbered FIVE, as
reported By the committee. was dissented to
by Mr.. Williams of Augusta, who made a
verbal minority report, he being the only mem
Der of the Committee, who disapproved of that
Resolution as originally drafted. Upon this
Resolution, an animated discussion arose, in
which Messrs. Williams, Fuller, Morrill,,
Sewall, Leland, Smart, Shepley, and others
participated.
Mr.. Swasey of Standish, moved TO amend
by adding the words which appear in italics,
which amendment was unanimously adopted,
and, as so amended, the resolve was almost
unanimously passed.
Mr. Smith of Warren, then offered the last
Resolutiono the list, which was enthusiastic
cally adopted. The following are the Reso-
lutions as finally passed 3
|. Resolved, That while we have always
recognized temperance as one of The leading
graces of civilized life, and the practice of it
as incumbent on every citizen, we have never
failed TO perceive that the care for it which is
sincere, and the culture of it which is most
effectual, are to,be found when men are acting
in the sphere of their social and private re-
sponsibiities, rather than when Influenced by
political and party considerations that with
this conviction we have always resisted the
efforts of leading men now in power in this
State, TO prostitute the cause of temperance to
party uses but our motives for SO doing have
been maligned, and our efforts in that direc-
ton unavailing that we therefore, accept the
political attitude on this moral question, which
we are thus forced to occupy, and in demand
ing, as party, some essential notifications
of the existing Liquor Law, we do so with the
conviction that we are truer friends of sobrie-
ty and good order, than those who uphold it,
as 1t stands, and in the fullest confidence that
our position on this new question of party pol
itics, will meet the approval of the people.
| 2. Resolred, That we are opposed to the
unrestricted sale of intoxicating liquors, and
in favor of suitable prohbitory laws but laws
to command respect and obedience, must be
based upon the principles of the Constitution
and the Bill of Rights. Their provisions must
harmonic with the sentiments of an enlight-
ened people their necessity must be shown
by actual, existing cjrcumstances-their wis
dom must be reflected by their practical oper-
alton. .-
3. ResolUed, That the present intensified
Liquor Law of this State, being antagonistic
to these fundamental doctrines, in consequence
of its unnecessary stringency, the unlimited
power it places in the hand of its administra-
tors-,he severity of its penalties, compared
with the magnitude of the offence committed
its wanton destruction of property and vo-
lation of the most sacred rights OF the citizen
together with the fearful results arising from
its execution, is we'll calculated TO alarm ev-
cry candd mind and has alarmed and aroused
the people of this State, to demand essential
notifications of its provisions-so that, in the
language of the Constitution 1.-THE people
shall be secure in their persons, houses and pos
sessions, from all unreasonable scar hes and
seizures > that all penalties and punshmerfs
shall be proportional to the offence = that ex-
ceesive bail shall not be required, nor excess
sve fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual pun
ishments inflicted.
4. Resolccd, That the present government
of this State, of which Anson P. Morrill, is
the head. by its high handed measures in over
turning Courts of Justice, in abolishing one
Court in one locality and creating the same in
another, for the obvious purpose of bestowing
honors and emoluments upon partizan tavorites,
and prosttuting judicial tribunals 10 party
purposes; by its notification of plain pro-
vision of the Constitution Of the United States;
by its oppressive enactments, designed to pre-
vent adopted citizens, from EXERCISING the
rights of citizenship, after they have complied
Win tilC pIONiSiOlS vi lil6 laws
of the United States; by its attempt TO lavish
one hundred thousand dollars of the peoples
n oney, on favorits sectarian institutions and
by its enactment of a Liquor Law, which has
its prototype only in the statutes of the dark
ages; which places the character and the
property of the citizen, in the hands and at the
mercy of fanatical dark-lantern oligarchy,'
has shown itself unworthy the trust confdsd
TO its keeping, and merits the condemnation of
all patriotic citizens.
5. Resolred. That the National Administra-
ton by its faithful execution of the laws by
its adherence 10 the constitution by its admit
rable foreign policy and by its resolute main
tenance of the old landmarks of the Demo-
cratic party, will command the respect and
support of all true men. IL being understood
that this approval Of the National Admnistra-
hon is expressive of no opinion inreldtion TO the
repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
6. Resolred, That under a government like
ours, founded on written Constitution, which
is regarded by every true American as the su-
preme law Of the land-a government in which
every citizen has voice-where the liberty of
speech and the press is guaranteed and unre-
stricted-a government under which the hum
best citizen is allowed to express his opinion
openly, with perfect IMMUNITY, upon all sub
jects appertaning to the administration of the
government, and bestow his suffrage on whom