The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-01-12

IN this institution the students are expected to
apply inpractice, to extent at least, the prin-
cipes taught in the books. The combination of ac-
tual practice with theoretical instruction, secures
a more valuable knowledge Of any science than any
mere study of theories, however thorough it may
/ be-
Many young men, after devotng their time and
means for several years to preparation for some
chosen profession, prove, on actual trial,
uttery unfit for such profession and without busi-
ness, lacking physical strength well as DISPOSE
ton necessary for success in any business requir
ing manual labor, they become thoroughly dis
couraged, and less able to obtain livelihood by
their own eXertons than their most illiterate neigh
Dor, who has learned to use his hands in some re-
muneratlye employment. Educate such young men
i'll u well managed industrial college, and the addi-
tional physical force and mental activity acquired
would greatly improve their chances for profession
al success and failing in that, they have, in their
ability to labor, sure means of support and use
fulness.
This College WILL l trust, perform another i'm
portant mission. The disposition to shun manual
labor under the false impression that it is incompat
be with responsibility and good social position, is
becoming aarmngy prevalent, and requires cor
rection. That labor, ntegently directed. is not
inconsistent with the highest intellectual culture
and the most honorable attainments, is one of the
sons of both sexes. This College, if properly con-
Quoted, will do much towards the creation of a
more desirable public sentiment on this subject.
1onng men educated here, and becoming familiar
be more likely to engage in such pursuits. This is
a result greatly to be desired when we remember
that this field is suffering for more workers, while
many of the professions are crowded amostto star
walton.
In these suggestions, would detract nothing
from the acknowledged merits of our other colleg-
es, their invaluable services in the great educa-
tlonll work OF the country. They will continue to
receive as they deserve, the confidence and patron
age of the people.
I am confident that the establishment of this Col
lege is step in the right direction. Certainly as
the work has been commenced and large amount
of money invested in it, and the condition of the
grant made by the General Government was the
promise in our part to carry forward the work in
good faith, it is our duty to give the institution
fostering care. The report of the Trustees will
lege.
ORPHANS HOME.
About forty orphans of deceased soldiers and sea-
men are being cared for in the Home for Soldiers
Orphans in the city of Bath Judging from what
saw in brief visit recently made to this institution
its affairs managed economically and well. The
ladies connected with the Home are entitled to the
gratitude of the people for their devotion to the
children of fallen heroes The lives of those on
whom these unfortunate children depened for sup
port were given for us. The most we can do for
them is but little compared with the debt We owe
them.
TEMPERANCE AND PROHIBITION.
The evils resulting from the use of intoxicating
drinks destructive to all the highest interests
of the State and SO promotiye of all we deplore,
that neither the philanthropist nor the statesmen
can ignore the demand for their suppression To
grapple effectively with an evil so interviewer with
the love of gain, the appetites the prejudice and
the social habits of the people, and to which 50
many in high social standing lare welded, is in
some respects an unWelcome duty, and require
courage and devotion which many good people
shrink from exercising.
The work necessary to restrict this evil to the
smallest possible limits belongs primarily, and per-
haps chiefly, to the domain Of what is termed NOR
al effort. Still experience shows and all, OF near
ly all the people of this State concede that in this
well as in our efforts against ali other vices and
crimes, the aid Of legislative enactments is inds-
pensable. The only Question is as to the kind OF
legislation best calculated to produce the desired
result.
For centuries the traffic in Intoxicating drinks
has been the subject of restrictive legislation in ev
cry christian action-the laws being more or less
stringent according to the public opinion of the
times. Sometimes communities and governments
have sought to protect themselves from the evils of
the traffic by licensing only such persons possess
ed moral character which in the opinion of the au-
thorites qualified them for the trade. Sometimes a
large sum has been required as Il license free for
the purpose OF reducing the number of places
where liquors were to be sold; thus discOuraging
their use by higher prices and greater inconven-
ience in obtaining them. Sometimes relief and
protection have been sought by the entire prohibi-
ton OF the traffic except for certain specified pur-
poses. For more than forty years the attention OF
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traffic and the long train of evils inseparaby
nected with it.
| Many laws have been passed by all the States up
on this subject, all intended to prevent or limit the
sale. In many of the States the laws are very
stringent against it. In two three "a clause
in their constitution forbids the licensing of the
trade; and in as many more, liquor sellers are
held responsible for all damages to individuals and
society resulting from it.
After years of discussion, Maine adopted the pol
icy of prohibition in 1851, and, with the exception
of or two years, it has been continued with re-
markable unanimity.
| This legislation is not intended to interfere i'm
properly with the personal habits of individuals.
1t only seeks to prohibit public trade, which in
haps all-is public mischief. Nor does it attempt
to dictate what we shall drink more than the laws
against the sale of diseased poisonous, or otherwise
unhealthy articles OF food, dictate what we shall
cat. In both eases, the laws are against the sale
not the drinking eating. The laws of prohib
ton upon brothels, gambling houses, impure books
and pictures, houses of ill-fame and tppling shops
all rest upon the same principle, vlz:-that these
trades are inconsistent with the public welfare
which is not only the right but the duty of the gov
ernment to provide for in all legitimate ways
There is, and can be, no difference of opinion
among intelligent men to the effect of the liquor
traffic upon the prosperity of the State and the hap
piness and welfare of the people. II is in direct
hostility to all the interests of the country
No man rightfully claim that trade SC
injurious in its effects, should be permitted tC
exist for his profit or accommodation. Every man
is bound by his duty to society and the State to
subordinate his personal preference and interests
| for the general good.
If the principles have thus briefly stated are
correct it follows that is the duty Of the State t6
enact and enforce, and Of all good citizens to obey
and sustain such laws as will most etfecually pre-
is, whether prohibition or some other kind O.
| legislation is best calculated to do this 1t is moi
necessary to argue this question further before
body of intelligent, thinking men like this. II any
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