Litchfield enquirer., 1864-11-10

The able address by Mir petiiboae, On Making and Vending Alcoholic drinks ss beverage Avder," drew out some discussion as to the best mode of treating Rum-sellers- whether gently or severely. The conclusions of the majority certainly seemed to be that that mode o. treatment is best, which, while ittrys to win the Rum, seller from his guilty traffic, yet holds over him the threatenings of broken law, the indignation of an outraged community, and the prayers, and the impreca- tions often, ofsuffering wives and children and parents. Is not the simple rule plain, tn at 1t is better to destroy the traffic of the rum-seE Ter, even though ke be pretty roughly handied' than to have him blast the dearest hopes of our families? Is not the alternative between spsring him and losing our young men, or foverthrowing him and saving them! At any rate our rum sellers may rest assured that our
 Ministers and churches unit in condemning their bad work.
 MT. Doubleday presented the subject of 6 Total Abstinence in a mostinteresting and able address, quoting abundantly the best au- thority in favor efabsudoning wholly the use as beverageof all that can intoxicate. The audience were then instructed and en- tertained for half an hour, by Dr.. Jewett tn @ veteran Lecturer. Dr. Jewett again addressed | the large audience that assembled in the even ling, fer nearly two hours, chiefly on the topic, " Atcehos, 6 tya:n noison." Dr. Jewett has a rare faculty of combining instruction of high order with wit and humor, such as 6. times to throw his whole audience into outbreaks of laughter-and always holding their close at tentien. Hehas been continuing his labors in this valley, for a few nights with great profit and satisfaction to the people.
 During the meeting at Sharon we had a most interesting report by letter from Rev E. H. Pratt, the Secretary of the Windham Co: Alliance, of the progress of the work in that section. They are holding their numerous meetings and having many sermons and lectures on this subject. The item of immediate and most pressing and practical interest however, is plan given in 8 letter by Rev. J. P. Gu1liver, of Norwich, for State organization for the purpose oi
 raising funds and employing Dr. Jewett to canvass the whole State. For this purpose, a conven ion as soon as possible after election is desired, and immediate subscriptions of from $1.0O to 5000 annually, are asked.
 "Gov. Buckingham says he wants society
 with an income of at least $l0,O0O a year for Conn.,
 Massachusetts is bidding against us for the
 services ofDr Jewett. Shall we of Cenneeli. cut let him go? The good men of our State and men of means are becoming interested afresh in the cause Will Litchfeld Co. be behind with her men and her money in this good work? We annotbelieve that she will Let the Ministers and Churches consider the subject, as they will doubtless be called upon to take action soon, and will, we hope, during the winter have an opportunity of hearing Dr. EJewett.
 | The meeting at Sharon has we believe given an impulse to the work in that place. 4 com
 mittee of her young men was appointed to take charge of the work, and from their character, no doubt Sharon will soon be nunbered among the Towns actively engaged in the Tem perance cause.
 -...4. JouN EDGAR, Secretary.