New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-27
NEWJERSEY ITEMS.

A MuSIcrPAL MAINE LAw.-NOtwithstandlny the
failure OF the Maine Law in the Legislature of the
State of NewJersey, the Temperance men are de-
eruiped secure the blessings Of such an ena tment
10 Jersey City and an ordinance ernbodying the prn
ciples of stringent Maine Law presented to the
Common Council st its las, regular meeting by Aid.
Cleveland. It will probably come up for action at
the rext regular meeting of the Board The following
il an abstract OF the ordinance.
The frst section provides that no person shall se
or expose for sale directly indirectly, any spiru
ous or intoxicating liquors-se, porter cider, lager
beer and all wires included.
Tie second section stipuates that nothing In this
ordinance shall be so construed TO prohibit the
manufacture or sale of burning fluids, essences, edsn
icals dyes pains vsrnishes, cosmetics medical com
hounds or other articles composed OF acono or otho'
ipiruous liquors If such articles are not adsptei 70
use as beverage. II intended TO be used or caoaole
~ being used In evasion OF this ordinance as oeVer
see tie selling keeping for sale, or exposing Tor sac
of such articles will be deemed VIOLATION Oh ths or
ciTsnce N, 49,, co.,
mon Council 10 appoint agent, or asents, to sell
spitits wires other Intoxicating illO's ff oa-
icinal sacramen'sl, chemical or mechanic p4fPDfes
only; sueh agents to receive s.Iafy IoE 'hoh SET
ces not ndant upon the quantity OF sPuis scd'
The soent. will be required ~ act under sacn fe1t
/ tious ss NAV be fixed by the Mayor and Couihon
Council There shsl not be more tnan one SUCH agent
In any Ward OF the CITY. In
set only under a certifca ate Of appointment IN "ucu
the place for selling such liquors shall Dc lesshs'el
sno shall give bond, with two suretles Ia ta7 SUN
of 81 Goo for bis obedience 10 the Ordinance u luoo
under which he is appointed and lnstructea 70 sc.;
| The agent will be required to keep recrd oil al
such Gales Of spirits or wines made by him ssan2 ne
date of the sae the quantity sold, and inc Purtse
for which IL sold, together WIKI he pf'ce pau ioI
-
| month ' bis expenditures aud receipn-psying over
| The profits 10 the City Treasurer
The fifth saction provides for the punishment 81 an
peron who shall sell liquors IN Vloisuon OF to1s orul
ard $50 and costs for the second ofienethe offender
TO stand committed until paid On the third and every
uhseauent conviction the offenders Will - nnei 81
and costs and be imprisoned IN tho county JAN not
| les than one nor more than three month"; CleSxs
ervents or agents violating this ordinance sh4D be
liable 10 the shove specified punishrneass-
Tie sixth fection provides hat parlss convStsd oil
yelatir this ordinance msy appeal 20 the Hu 1907
| County Court Of Common Plea, ~ entesog int
| bonds OF double the amount OF Judgment and cost
10 sppeer at Court, and TO abide ls decbisn thereon
| The seventh section directs tho City Attorney Il
bring suits upon any OF the proposed conas "nen ~
conditions are viol .ted.
The iehth section provides that person shsl b
deemed incompetent 10 act a. Juoge osor or witness
in preee outiop uLder this ordinances, on the groun'
that being resident OF jersey, toe parry 80 sctns
interested.
The ninth section suthorizea the arrest Of person
found in public in stats of iBioIcstion, and the In
petition Of fine of elo and costs OF prosecution 70
such ofense 1t Also empowers any sldsrman us ~
| liceman 20 arrest, vitL1dt a warrant, any e..
found drunk in public, and convey them os..;ssd
magistrate, tObe exaaiBed a. to where .ne x nh DER
the liquor by whicA they became drunk - nosI ,uoh
sons may be Committed to Se u..aured % give bsi
~ 80, .;,Ds.sss 10 any legA proossdint ss
- nnd.r this srainsaoa- Upon suca dS