The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-03-25
DISTRICT CONVENTION.

The fourth session of the Good Tenn
plars' Convention of Cecil county was held
at North East, March 4th, 1871.
In absence of l.. NJ. Haines, w. C. T.,
Brother George Balderson called the Con-
vention to order and appointed the follow
ing Committees on Credentials and Resolu-
tIons.
Committee on Credentials-J. w. Falls.
On Resolutons-Jos. II. Brooks, Jesse
West and J. w. Logan.
The Committee on Credentials reported
the following Lodges represented, viz:
Chesapeake, No. 50; Elkton, No. 10 !;
Cecil, No. 46; Mt. Horeb, No. 40 3; River
Side, No. "a.
The Committee on Resolutions reported,
and recommended the following preambles
and resolutions to be adopted:
WHEREAS, The Grand Lodge at it's last
session, did, in its wisdom, adopt the fol-
lowing timely and very important rcsolu-
tons, which were offered by Bros. l.. M.
Haines and Geo. Balderston,
Resolred That a Committee of three be
appointed to prepare petition to be pre-
sented to the General Assembly of Mary
land, praying the passage, by that body, of
Il general law, giving to the voters of each
ward, borough and district in the State, the
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Intoxicating beverages shall be manufac-
tured or sold within the limits of said
ward, borough, or district-Cemmittee to
have the power to perfect the mode of cir
culating and presenting said petition, and
to command the aid and assistance OF the
officers and members of the Order in the
same.
WHEREAS, There has been a Committee
appointed, agreeable to said resolutions,
therefore be it
Resolced, That this Convention fully
endorse the action of the Grand Lodge, in
adopting the resolutions referred to, and
that it is the duty of all Good Templars to
cooperate with the Committee appointed
to carry out the provisions of said resolu-
tions, and it is also the duty of each Lodge
to make the necessary provisions whereby
the said Committee may be aided and
assisted in the discharge of their duty.
WHEREAS, The use of intoxicating
liquors, as a beverage, in any community,
has demoralizing, damnable influence :;
and
WHEREAS, 1t is the object of our Order
to raise the fallen, and prevent others from
falling therefore be it
Res0lged, That in order to accomplish the
great object in view, we will, with the help
law repealed that sanctions the traffic in
intoxicating beverages, and that it is the
duty of all good men, who are favorable to
the cause of God and humanity, to attend
the nominating Conventions, for the pur-
pose of selecting good men for Office, with
out regard to political creed.
WHEREAS, 1t is the fundamental prin-
ciple of Republican Government that the
majority shall rule therefore, be it
Res0lred, That no law should remain on
our statute books, that does license the
sale of intoxicating beverages, in a COM
munity of people whose majority are
opposed such to traffic.
Resol0ed, That we will use all lawful
means for the suppression of the manufac-
ture, sale and use of such liquors as a bev-
erage, and for the repeal of all laws which
can in any way tend to make the State
partner in the guilt, or pecuniary profit,
attached to this accursed business.
Resolved, That we, as Good Templars,
will support our own poor and we ask
whisky-sel and drinkers to do the same
Resolved, That hereafter the regular bust
ness session of this Convention be held in
the subordinate degree.
Res0lred, That nothing in the above reso-
lutions shall prevent the Conventions from
it advisable.
Resoloed, That Committee of one from
each Lodge in the county, be appointed to
take into consideration the propriety of
holding County Convention of all socie-
ties, at an early day, at a central point,
issuing call therefor, and making all
necessary arrangements for the same.
On motion, vote of thanks was ten
dered to the friends of North East, for
their kind hospitality to the members of
the Cecil County Temperance Convention.
The following officers were elected for
the next Convention Rev. T. L. Poulson,
W. G. T.; Ella Brown, w. V. T.; w. T.
Reed, w. R. S.; Cornelius Hudson, W. T.
The Convention adjourned to meet at
Chesapeake City, Tuesday, June 9th, 1871.
at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
CLARA w. BosEE, Secretary.