Smyrna times., 1855-04-25
enforcement of the Law The Carson
League,

Since the passage OF the Prohbitory Law bV
our Legislature, in February last, there has
been no public demonstration by the friends of
temperance in the State, or no plan or mode
agreed upon by them for concerted action, to-
wards fully and efectually carrying out the
provisions Of the law. In Wilmington, imme-
.diately after its passage. large meeting was
held in the City Hall, which returned resolu-
tions of thanks to those members of the Legis-
lainSe who so nobly yielded to the prayers of
their constituents, by casting their votes for
Prohibition, and warmly congratulated the
friends of the cause, who, after so many strug-
,yles, had seen their labors crowned with VIC
tory Victory has been sweet Fortunate have
they been to secure a season of repose AS
with the faithful soldier, it will invigorate for
increasing duties. The law is now upon the
statute books, and it is with the temperance
men to say that it shall be enforced 1t is cur
rently reported-we know not with what autho-
rity-4hat theEe will be resistance to the law
by the liquor sellers, who, it is said, have en-
gagged the services of able lawyers to test its
constitutisnality. Should this not be the case,
trouble in the low, drunken brothels established
throughout the State. Men who are thus en-
gagged ia the liquor traffic will not regard the law
frOR principle or honor as good citizens, and
cat only be reached by the fear of suffering the
penalty incurred by its violation. 1t may be
expected that rum will be sold in Delaware for
awhile, in spite of most vigorous efforts to the
contrary 1t was not expected to sweep rum
from the State with one master-stroke; but it
is certain that the more vigorous we are, in
enforcing the law, the sooner we shall see the
determination of intoxicating drinks. 1t is
ecessary-absolutely necessary-for an orga-
nization or established system, which shall be
deemed the most effectual in its mode of oper-
alton. The next meeting of the State TEN.
perance Society will assemble at Odessa, oil
Tuesday, the sth of May next, when we sup
pose the matter will receive due consideration
and plan for the concerted action of the friend
of temperance throughout the State adop;ed
1t is important that early action be taken, as
great many of the tavern-licenses will have ex
pired before the meeting Of the State Conven
ton. Nothing will be gained by delay.
Perhaps most of our readers have seen aC
counts of the "Clrson League" which we be
leve, has been introduced into every State hay
ing Prohbtory Law. The practical effect
of this League are very beneficial : it ha
succeeded, beyond any other plan, in enforcin
the law. 1t takes its title from the originate
his name being " Carson" The Statesman
in giving an account of it, says:
The Carson League, so familiar in name
our readers, has grown out Of the dificultiC
which nave everywhere been met with in th
effort to maintain the law. 1t has followed a
prohibitory Legislation, and in the larger cite
has become permanent institution. II consis
simply in a Joint stock association, upon O. ey
tenatic and reliable basis, having for its obie
to furnish character and money, for the accon
plishment of its designs. To make the matt,
plain,we will suppose that company is formc
with a capital of $4,000. The stock is take
by fifty persons, whose opinions and devotion
are, of course, indicated by their subscription
They elect FIVE men as Directors, who und
the control OF Laws, attend 10 the objects
the association. They appoint prosecuiir
agent, whose business it is to attend to the pu
lie duties, connected with the vigorous suppn
of the law. They assess the shares to Il
amount necessary 10 meet-tne current eXpens
aud make a monthly or quarterly report to Il
ASSOCIATION and the public Of all their procee
ings. ....
The advantages of this association need har
ly be dwelt upon. The citizen is spared Il
odum of being public informer. 1t is &c
nomical. since the burthen is divided amor
many. 1t is efficient, because it is made d
business of man who is paid for services re
dered. But the most important influence is f
in the fact that those who neither fear God II
regard man, are convinced that it will b.. bet,
TO sit down and count the cost before goi
into battle with an organization backed up
men and money.
Such an association, formed at this tin
would go far to prevent litigation, and to co
vince all persons of the hopelessness of 81
-cessful resistance Of the law.