Smyrna times., 1855-05-23
HOW 1T WORKS,

We had confidence in the final res1 III ofthe Pro-
hibitory Law-that its object would be attained
in a peaceful and orderly manner. 1t was boldly
asserted that it would be disregarded in Will
mington, that the opponents of the law had |
united together, and raised sufficient sum to |
test its constitutionalty. We understand that
ihey endeavored to obtain the services of one |
Uf our most able jurists. but he frankly told
them that there was no doubt about the right or
construction of the law--it was constitutional
Whether they will still have the effrontery 10
cry out against it or peaceably submit to its
provisions, we are unable to say, Weare under
the impression, however, that they are becom-
ing ashamed Of their dirty business. All the
taverns, so far as we have heard, are closing
their bars in strict conformity to the law. The
news is most cheering from every quarter. In
Kent county the tavern-keepers have, we be-
lieve, observed the law to the letter The
change for the better has been so apparent that
not but speak in it's praise. The number who
would favor its repeal, are comparatively few
II works well, and is becoming more popular
every day. In New Castlecounty, it is thought,
there will be little no difficulty, though the
delegates from Wilmington to the State Con-
vention anticipated resistance, but felt entire
confidence of ultimate success. The delegates
TO the late Temperance Convention spoke with
assurance OF the triumph of Prohibition in the
State. The Editor OF the Statesman gives the
following from the Sussex delegation:
From Sussex, we were informed by dele
gate that we had nothing TO fear. Some clamor
saay be raised, because of the difficulty OF pro.
curing the necessary supplies for med clual
and mechanical purposes, between the expra-
ton of the licenses and the time when the new
law takes effect. But many of our strongest
supporters are found among those who are in
temperate. They generally rejoice at the
prospect of their release. Some persons inan.
clally interested in the trade may oppose u.
until their capital is diverted into other chan
nels; these are our strongest opponents
Some of you think that old Sussex will be the
place OF difficulty, but you need not fear Oul
people move slowly perhaps, but surely. The
church has beeI the greatest barrier TO our pro
sress, because so many prominent members were
,aterested directly or indirectly in the business
Now, it will not be SO. The law will be sus
tanned, aud the church, relieved from her bur
zen, will come to our aid. / came here tc
speak for old Sussex, and against those who
ought to be ashamed OF themselves for saying
that she will not sustain the law.
Another delegate said that he circulated The
Grst prohlbltory petition in Sussex. The peo
lie stood aghast. The tide soon turned, apt
tie most violent opposcrs changed sIdes.-
others who had stood aloOf, seeing the bes
hembers Of the Community tending towar
lvhihition, gave up their objections. Las
Inter, one hundred of the principal men ii
North West Fork signed the petitions. Th,
success of temperance principles has astonishc,
al parties. The most violent opposers havt
yielded. One tavern-keeper who threatened II
close bis house has altered his mind, and stii
keeps open doors. similar feeling prevails il
Cedar Greek. DR.. Shipley was well receive,
by his constituents, He has not lost a slngl
patron by his course. Sussex has been bra nde,
as opposed to temperance measures but this
not true: a majority are IN favor of them =
With no concert of action, 1000 voters wer
obtained 10 the petitions, out Of the 4,OO0 il
the county. Some of the strongest TEN peranc
men refused 10 sign, for fear it would inlur
their party. i.
With reference to the charge brought agans
several of the members of the Legislature o
having violated their pledges by voting for tn
law, there was a decided expression from seve
raj gentlemen that it was totally groundless.-
It was well understood they were not pledged
as it was generally believed that the questio
would not come up in such formsas To max
It's final settlement by this Legislature with
the bounds Of probability. ... ..s....
The resolutions were thoroughly discussed i
the afternoon session of the State Conventio
at Odessa, and, with Huch unanimity, the pla
known as the "Carson League" was recon
mended to the consideration of those neghbol
hoods where resistance to the law was proba
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