New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-10-07

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STATE TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.
SYRACUSE, Tuesday, Dot. 6. 1867.
Mr.. William Richardson. Chairman OF the Stak
Temperance Committee, called the Convention to or.
der IN the First Methodist Church, at ~ clock to-
day. and named c. C.. Leigh Of New-York Temporary
Chairman. The Rev. T.. w. jackson, Secretary Of
the State Society, was psmed Secretary.
Mr. Leigh on taking he ena ts Ss rs snss sSe vpa
the evil of intemperance the country sad ICON
ssouepce of the overthrow Of the Prohibitory law By
the Courts He urged the importance OF iaborng r.
establish entire Prohibition.
The Rev. Mr.. Mstteson delivered an appropriate
prayer
The Rev. Mr.. jackson read the call for the Co..
ventiop.
Mr.. Davis Of Cayuga moved for the appointment Of
a Committee of Five on Permanent Organization
Carried.
Prof Mccoy moved for the appointment ofs Con-
mttee of Seven, to report business but on saggss
ton he withdrew the motion.
The Chairman then appointed the following gentle
men Committee on Permanent Organization: Messn
Davis and Ives OF Cayuga, MIR. Bailey OF Oneida
Mr.. Dickson of Cortland, and Mr. Remington u
Herkimer.
made a few remarks on the operation OF the Excis,
lsw-no law as far a. the City Of Newton 10 con
cerned. For the prevention OF drinking ne law Va
an entire failure. 1t had multiplied 10 stead OIL DO
creased drinking shops and drunkenness ana no rus
friend of Temperance would pretend that the lsw va
in any degree efficient or an Improvement over nee
The Rev. Mr.. Jackson said he had Travelled through
the State az the Travelling Agent OF the SocleW ga
the general impression was that more evil existed
under the present system than under the old hu be-
cause there no difficulty In obtaining hcsnee ~
Duchess County men reeked with the blood o. mer
victims murdered their own premises W niie ofunA'
The Rev Mr. Hosmer said that Cayugs County
and Auburn in particular, was worse on now than evu
before. There were many more drinking places ana
much more drunkenness since the License law Asu
previous TO Il.
Mr.. Bupgay Of Herkimer and the Rev. Mr.. Parti
of Onsida made sinilar remarks concerning those
counties
The Committee reported the followinglist Of pema.
nent officers President the Rev. DIR. Parks Of Oneida;
Vice Presidents, the Rev. DIR. j. Miller Of Cortland;
the Rev. DIR. March, New. York. Secretaries, the
Rev d. ". jackson Of Duchess County and Mr.. A.
X. Bailey Of Oneida County.
Prof Mccoy renewed his motion for g Committee
of eight to report business for the Convention.
The Rev. Mr.. jackson moved to amend By appoint
ing Committee on Credentials; and after debate
such Committee, consisting Of Messrs. Stebons'
Richardson and Hosmer was appointed.
Prof McCOy's resolution was then adopted, sndhe
following Committee was appointed: Messrs. McCog
Leigh, Mackin, Hosmsr, Parker, stebbins. Bungsy
and Matteson. Recess till Up. IN.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Rev. Mr.. Jackson opened the session with prayer
Rev. DIR. Miller, Of CORTLAND, made report from
that County favorable to the operation Of the new Law
there in consequence of the refusal OF the Commission
ers to grant licenses to sell in small quantities. Tbs
action on tho part of the Commissioners had created
some apathy on the part of temperance men, but be
believed majority in the County would still vote nor
tai prohibition. In his town, however, the nor
eign population would vote against temperance.
The Rev. DIR. Marsh reported that through tho aid
Of Peter Sinclair of Scotland much interest in behN
of Prohibition had been created among the youY
people throughout those parts OF the State IN whcs
he had Travelled, and much good had been done to-
the cause Great benefit had been derived from BIZ
labors in New England and this State by the Interest
which be excited among the parents OF the children
who attended his meetings. DIR. N. then attended 70
the advantage which could be eDgrafted by Temper
aDce on the Sabbath-schOOl system OF the state
Three millions Of children could be educated to Ten
persnce, and carry on the cause when they VINO
started had passed away. He then referred % ns
extent and progress Of the religious and Temperance
revivss at present going on in Suffolk County, end
stated that crime had largely increased 10 thar oouaV
under the Excise Law of last Winter. "a,
Capt. Leonard Moore said he had just arrived
town, and found much difficulty In discovering Wuso
this Convention was held. He inquired at the nc
ligious Bookstore but the persons there DID nes
know that a Temperance Convention was In session.
He then asked where the largest drinking mop
town was and being directed to II, had inquired neie
ard been informed at once that II was hela y W.
church Laughter .J
The Kew Mr.. Jackson reported from the meeting o.
the Hpdsop River Ministerial Conference, stating teS
the meeting yss to reassemble at Troy In DecemoS
next and that I'll cergymen in the State were insifa
10 attend. -.
Mr. Jones Of Madison said be believed that thers
was more drinking 10 his county now than ever %
lore, but that Temperance men divided 10 spm
ion to the proper course 10 pusue in regard 10 e
present Jaw. Some thought it better 10 do al the ias
allowed to decrease the OF liquor, while otnes
deprecated Interfering at oil in the enforcement OF
aw in which they had 90 confidence. lie thought u
worthy the conside rei Coasesu s. 70 s,oef
tain whether if orii KIN 10SSeaseo istsny. tos'
ipcresse was attributable ~ 0Vot ot the lem
perance community 10 enVo - enforce TIE lsv
II this wa. found to be so, Lew duty might appsG
10 open in the psth Of Temperance men.
The Rev. Mr. Marsh offered . resolution expressive
of the affection Of TIE Temperance men Of the STATE
ard sympathy with his friends. Adopted.
The Rev. Nr. Ives, Chaplain OF the Auburn Prises-
spoke very strongly against any action OF the ccoses
ton, shch could for instant 70 indcrse or u
any way sanction the unhoy and vile License av, o.
by any effort TO enforce that law, help increase 'ns
profits of the miserable wretches who have oosalnea
Licences. He thought better Of man who sold run ca
his own responsibility than Of hun who got cena ~
number o. beghbors to indOrse him IS tt man 70 -
rum. He agreed that no Temperance man coen
consistently stain bis 6rgers BY in soy We.
touchiIg the filthy thing krown a. the license iss So
be proceeded 10 show that the State was worse on
thar under the old cense Law. lie eTpla.nea =,
operation Of tie riesen. system winch, &c se.o
10 give tie auoT traffic the fere sppeerso's o. A.
srectetl.ty. He favored prohibition Or nes "a
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