The Portland daily press., 1872-01-18
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AUGUSTA.
STATE TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.
A Large Meetinx-Remnrks of Gov. Per-
ham-Ex-Governor MorriIl-Ress-
buttons, &C., &C., sc.

IutiOns, &c., &C., &c.
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AUGUSTA, Jan. 1.-THE State Temperate
Convention met in Granite Hall at noon an
was called to order by j. S. Kimball of Bangor
Hon. Nelson Dingley, jr., was made Temporal
chairman. A committee ON permanent organi
cation reported for. President, Gov. Sidney Pei
ham, and one Vice President from each coun
ty; Secretaries, B. 7. Hamilton of Biddeford
Maj. HI. A. Shorey of Bridgton, and A. S. Ladd
who were duly elected. The following commit
tees were appointed. On resolutions:
John j. Perkins, Androscoggin; J. Q. Smith
Aroostook; BENZ. Freeman, Cumberland; A
f. Holt, Franklin; c. F. Ware, Hancock; Ell
Jones, Kennebec; D.. Boyd, Knox; = Head
Lincoln; j. J. Perry, Oxford; j. S. Kimball
Penobscot; Thomas Kinney, Piscataqus; II. A
Tolman, Sasadahoc; d. B. Randall, Somerset
ton; Charles Hill, York.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Martin of Augusta A
large delegation of children from the Cold Wa
ter Temples at Augusta and Hallowell, will
their Superintendent, Joshua Nye and o. NJ
Cousins, was present and opened the meeting
with some stirring songs. The following were
appointed committee on temperance legisla
ton: Messrs. Joshua Nye, Henry Tolman, F,
E. Shaw, N. G. Hichborn, d. B. Randall, N
Dingley, jr., Eli Jones and o. G. Hall.
When Gov. Perham took the chair he was
greeted with hearty applause. He made some
brief remarks as to his position ON the temper.
ance question and the condition of the cause in
fhn Al. i,
is largely composed of men friendly to temper
ance, and thinks they will be ready to respond
to any reasonable recommendation the conven-
ton may see fit to make.
Hon. Charles Holden of Portland, said the
attendance of this large body of children at
this convention is beautiful sight. As regards
temperance legislation we cannot afford to halt
in the matter. The State Constabulary did a
good work, and he believes in the proposition
to employ the sheriffs in the execution of the
prohibitory law, and hopes the Legislature will
pass this bill of relief to the people of the State.
The presiding officer of the Division of Sons
OF Temperance of the Military Asylum at To-
gus offered few stirring remarks.
Ex-Gov. Hon. A. P. Morrill, being called upon
was cheered as he responded. He said: stand
to-day where stood quarter of a century ago
upon the temperance question. 1t was in 1858
that we struck out for a prohibitorypaw and it
was no small movement, for a ball was then set
rolling which is rolling to-day was harder
matter then than now to work for and carry out
the principles of temperance and prohibition
No repeater has been successful as candidate
for Governor since Gov. Wells attempted to re-
peal the original Maine Law. This law has be-
come so popular that it is more easily carried
out than any other He expects the last drop
of liquor will not be sold until the last vice and
crime is eradicated At this point the children
sang, "Dare to do right dare to be true" elicit
ing thereby much praise.
Rev. Mr. Merrill of Portland, signed the
pledge As years ago, and contrasted the condi-
ton of the temperance cause then and to-day
We would need help to enforce the law in cities;
politicians whom we have helped to position
have gone back on u.s. In Portland the low
GROCERIES are shut up, but the leading hotels sell
all the rum they wish. The Sheriff of Cumber-
land county will enforce the law from the upper
strata downward if the power is placed in his
hands. ,.I ID .-i@t 'f'- -@A
The committee on resolutions, through the
chairman, ID. b. Randall, reported series of
resolutions. The first reviews the growth of the
cause, including the permanency of prohibition
and its results in largely suppressing the traffic
the banishing of liquors from all public festive
occasions, such as the reception of the Presi-
dent at Bangor by the E. & N. A. r. r. Com
pany,-the fact that $4,000 men, women and
children belong to the various organiza IONS the
favorable action of all religious bodies-for all
of which devout gratitude to God is expressed.
The second deplores the fact that SO large por-
ton of our young men and women are in the
habitual use of the intoxicatingcu cup. Theapathy
to which such an extent prevails among the pro-
fessiOn and friends of temperance. The third
recommends in addition to the present local or
CARNATIONS, the holding of frequent temper
ance meetings in every town and school district,
and also county conventions, at least once in
three months, and also the appointment of
county committee to have charge of the matter.
The fourth resolution reiterates the necessity of
stringent laws to supplement all other agencies,
The fifth is as follows:
ReSOlUed, That we have no sympathy with the
oft expressed opinion that we have law enough
upon the subject if it was only executed-a cry
We fear on the part of politicians to prevent ac-
ton upon the subject, and of the Indifferent as
an apology for their apathy. On the contrary
we are decided in our convictions that the pres
ent law is in many essential particulars defec-
and In some instances contradictory and fails to
carry out the often expressed opinion of the
people In favor OF the principle of prohibition;
and we shall not fail to demand of our legisla-
tors such laws as shall shut up the grog shops
and make such provision for an executive force
appointed by the Governor, and responsible to
him, as.will effect impartially the execution of
such laws.
The sixth resolution halls with pleasure the
proposed convention of the various religious
bodies to promote the cause of temperance.
The seventh congratulates the temperance
people of Maine and Massachusetts in having
so unequivocal temperance Governors.
The eighth resolution warmly commends the
organization of children into cold water temp
lars.
EVENING SESSION.
Gov. Perham presided. Notwithstanding the
severe snow storm the hall was well filed.
The second resolution, which was adopted in
the afternoon, was reconsidered, and M. Tai
bot of Wilton, moved to amend so as to restrict
the temporary increase intemperance to various
localities. A long discussion followed, in which
several prominent gentlemen participated. Gen.
Perry denounced the repeal of the cider clause,
and denominated cider shops as breathing
places of hell" Pending the adoption of the
fifth resolution the convention adjourned until
o'clock tomorrow
THE FORT KENT ELECTION CASE.
At hearing before the House Committee on
election, on the Fort Kent contested election
case, Hon. Eben Pillsbury appeared as counsel
for Mr.. Seeley and Hon. Joseph Baker for Mr.
Gaguer, the contestant, presenting the anomaly
of a Democrat defending Republican and
vice versa. Mr.. Seeley will undoubtedly retain
his seat --
AID TO SCHOOLS.
Hearing before the Committee on Education.
The Oak Grove Seminary of Vassalboro asked
for interest on SIS, 900 for ten years. The COM
mittee voted to report bill granting an annui-
ty of $500 for ten years, providing they have a
first-class school and to forfeit the annuity if
do not.
Tuesday, the oath, was appointed for a hear
ing on the county supervisor question.
MAINE.
FIRE IN BIDDEFoRD
BIDDEFoRD, Jan. 1.-THE shoe mandatory
and dwelling of Estee Peaslee, in this city, was
burned last night Loss $4,000
MASSACHUsETTs.
LONG PASSAGE.
Boston, JAN 17-Steamship ConcorGia from