Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-06

harbinger Of glorious future to our beloved
State; and az you return 10 your homes, may
you carry with you an inspiration of hope
and zeal that shall spread through city, town
and hamlet, until banners of temperance shall
float on every breeze to our remotest borders,
and all our people shall be gathered under
their ample folds.
DR.. Brickett welcomed the convention in
behalf Of the Reform Club of Augusta-to the
homes and hearts of the people here. With
in short distance a few drinking men had
strength to break away from the accursed
cup, and from their action has spread this
glorious reform throughout the State. Hus-
bands, fathers, and sons have come out from
the darkness in which they wandered, and
have found true liberty He hoped that all
here would gain inspiration from this gather
ing.
The newly elected President, j. K. Osgood
of Gardiner, was introduced, and heartily
Thanked the convention for the honor con
ferred upon him by the election.
Mr.. Francis Murphy Of Portland was in
troduced and made an earnest and stirring
speech. He stood redeemed man, and was
in the work for life. He paid handsome
compliment to the great workers in the cause,
and urged renewed efforts in behalf of child
rem. In conclusion he urged a firm adher-
ence to the principle of total abstinence.
H. NJ. Bryant of Lewiston was introduced,
and said that two months since it seemed
hardly possible that he should stand to speak
on a temperance platform. This movement
has become a fact, and is no experiment. He
was taken from low condition, and now saw
before him success and usefulness. lie cN-
horted the young men to sign the pledge. He
gave graphic account of his experience.
Hon. Nelson Dingley Jr.. OF Lewiston,
said he thanked God for what he saw and
heard &c. night. 1t had been his privilege for
many years to speak upon the subject of tenn
perance; but he felt prouder than ever to-
night. He saw upon the platform men v no
had not been accustomed to minGle i'll tent
perance conventions. Men come here Of ev
cry political stripe and every shade of relir
ious opinion, united on the grand principle of
total abstinence, working shoulder to should
err and heart to heart in this great cause.
The occasion is indeed inspiring.
Rev. Mr. Pilsbury of Wisconsin, had many
years ago pledged himself to total abstinence
in his good native state Of Maine-had always
been proud Of her advanced position on tins
question.
Hon. +. w. Stetson Of Damari, Gotta, hard
ly knew whether this was dream or reali
ty. He gave an account of the progress of
the work and the success Of the club in his
town.
Mr.. Nye offered words of cheer and con-
graduation. He welcomed the convention in
behalf of the Grand Division Of the Sons of
Temperance and the Good TempIars.
Camp-Meeting John Allen took the stand
and made Enthusiastically humorous
speech.
Rev. Mr.. Thompson of Boston, of the Mass
achusets State Temperance Alliance, made
some very humorous and pointed remarks.
Capt. Wyman called attention to the pledge.
and invited all who had no, done so to come
forward and sign it.
Mr.. Nye said he had just received a check
for 500 from Mr.. Blaine, and if all men were
SO ready to help the cause. the work would
progress more rapidly
Mr. Murphy paid high compliment to the
people OF the State ~ho had shown their lib
erality in contributing for the support Of the
cause.
Further remarks were made by Mr.. Pink
ham of Brunswick and Mr.. Mason Of Auburn.
The President announced the programme
for to-day as follows
At 9 O'Clock religious services 1T Granite
Hall; IN clock, business meeting. Ad-
dresses in the afternoon and evening al sage
place.
The meeting then adjourned