The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-01-15
maine Law society.

Rayenns, Dec. 29th, 1856.
Convened at 7 O'clock, p. NJ, was called
to order by the President, and opened with
prayer by Rev. Thos Stubbs, Of Cleveland.
The minutes Of the last meeting were
read and on motion approved, after Which
the special committee appointed at the last
meeting was called upon for report, which
was read by the Secretary, and on motion
accepted. II was then moved and seconded
thatfhs same beadopted. Whereupon itWks
discussed at considerable length by MesSrs.
Reys. j. G. Hart and A. PrJ ne, Leyeret
Norton and s. R. Freeman, Esqs., and the
motion prevailed. E$g
Report Of the Special Committee 81 he Maine
Law Society Of Rauenad.
Mr.. President Ladies and Gentlemen
Your committee to whom was referred the
more full investigation in detail of the traffic
in ardent spirits, with instructions TO con-
slider the propriety of inslituting legal pro.
ceedings against those engaged in said bust.
mess, after as full on investigation as time
and circumstances would allow, having
evolved the following facts, arrived at the
su5joined conclusions, and agreed to recon-
mend the adoption OF the accompany ing re:
solutions, present the same in this form;
/. That to nineteen different individuals
and firms, in the township Of Ravenna, the
names of whom are in the possession OF your
committee, there have been, dsrias the last
year, imporsed one hundred and forty eight
barrels Of ale, eighteen barrels Of atcehoB
one barrel Of run, one and ono fourth casks
and two boxes Of wine sepeHty seven bar
rels and one keg Of whiskey, twelve barrels,
seven kegs and two boxes Of liquors, with
out nGme9 making, without enSmeratiaE
kegs, casks or boxes, two hundred and Fifty
six burrels, or more than ore barrel for every
ten souls. And it will be observed that nei.
ther brandy nor gin, and but one barrel of
rum, are to be found in the foregoing lisis
and it is presumed that this is somewhat less
than the reality; that large quantities of that
which can intoxicate are used within the
corporate limits OF RaVennas that portion,
at least, Of this, is disposed Of in violation of
! law; that the same results to the detriment
of the interest, mora's and welfare of our
community, and the positive damage thereof
pecunariys that the more notorious of those
engaged in the traffic do it in bold defiance
of the rbiity and wishes OF this community
to the contrary; and that eviden ced such vio-
lations can be obtained
been able to learn, the liquors thus diffused
in our midst, have not generally been subs
mitted to inspection as provided by the Leg
islature, thcreby.rendcring the statutary pro.
visions relative thereto, in consequence Of
inefficiency in their administration, OF no
efficacy. Your committee have also been
led to the conclusion that those who are en-:
gagged in the drug business in our village, by
the large quantities which they allow to be
} consumed, thereby aid this wrong. We have
therefore arrived at this further conclusion,
without attempting to express even an opin-
ion relative to the merits, quality or intrinsic
worth Of our present temperance laws; that
there are good grounds for Anticipating much
relief from these evils and reasonable suct
cess to our enterprise by prosecuting those
: engaged in this business in violation Of law,
that we deem it inexpedient for any individ-
ual, or this association, to assume the re.
sponsibility Of such proceedings unless as a
last resort; but regard it on the contrary Us
L mere appropriately the business OF our corr
porate authorities; while we endeavor tt
' secure and foster public sentiment in our
} midst adverse to intoxicating beverages and
= the traffic therein.
adoption of the following resolutions:
$ ReSolted, That we, the citizens OF Ravenna,
!. respectfully request the Mayor and Commoit
Council OF our village, to take steps to test
I legally the practical utility of our State TEN.
t perance Laws. .s
Y ResoIved, That we earnestly urge upon
them the necessity of rigidly enforcing our
village Ordinance upon this subject.
= ReSolUcd, That we earnestly recommend
: that our Common Council, in conjunction
: with our Probate Judge, adopt measures i'm
G mediately to secure q more rigid enforcement
n of the existing Inspection laws; and urge
s the one to appoiat to that position, of So
d much importance, Temperance Man, who
h is not engaged in the traflic, aad upon the
G ether, that they provide him with the neces-
s sary apparatus for arriving at accurate tests
d aud the faithful discharge OF his duties.
e ReSoIced, That committee OF four shall
1 be appointed, whose duty it shall be to pre-.
n pare and circulate petition among the citi-
j. Gems of Ravenna, the object and prayrf ef
e which shall be as eel forth in the foregoing
e resolutions.
d Rev. J. C. Hart, Mrs. David N. Furry;
It Mrs. Lawrence Goodman and Mrs. j. Il,
Q Sperry, were named as the committee pros
l vided for in the last resolution. o.,
1t was then moved and carried, that this
s Society deems it expedient to send dele.
e gate to the State Temperance Convention,
= which is to assemble at Columbus, on the
l4th of January, and therefore .
ResoIUed, That we appoint such repfeset.
tative, and will defray his necessary expenses
incident to attending said convention.
q 1t was moved and seconded that the chair
:. appoint whereupon o. w. Strong was
named and the nomination concurred In.
e On motion Of Rev. ]. C. Hart. the Secre.
d tary was instructed to prepare and furnish
;e for publication, the proceedings OF this meet
! ing, together with the report Of the commit.
tee.
{ Whereupon the meeting adjourned to as
IS semble at the same place, on Monday even
ing, January 18th, 1867.
WIN. N. FOLGER, Pres.
o. w. STRONG, Sec.
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