Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-01-17
AFTERNOON SESSION.

! AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. TaRman Of Richmond in the chair 4
, few remarks were made at the opening by
| MIR. Goss of Bath, Rev. John Allen Of Farm
| iagton, who told something Of his past cXpe-
rience, and Mr.. Moore of Greene.
Hon. Mr.. Wheelwright, Mayor Of Bangor,
was called upon, and said he thought there
was no need of using liquors on any occa-
| sion. But because his neighbor thought il
right to use il, he is not ready TO condemn
him or say that he was wrong. Thought the
majority Of people in the State did not con-
slider it ii sin TO use cider. Not ready TO say
beuause public sentiment was not up to this
point that they are wrong and he is right.
| Thought that many people became drunkardS
10y drinking cider, but we must not be so far
ahead of public opinion that we cannot en-
force the law. We ought to act with due dis
cletien. In Bangor the question of cider has
not been broached. Did not know where ci-
der was sold in tipplng shops. Urged the
selection Of faithful officers to perform the
duties
The seventh resolution was then taken up.
and read.
Mr.. Randall offered 4 substitute for tie
seventh resolution.
Mr.. Randall claimed that his resolution was
more explicit, and thought it would he more
efficient. Thought that all believed that cider
contained alcohol, and exhibited pure spirits
taken from cider. There are some farmers
mean enough or wicked enough to manuiac-
ture cider, even though it kills. There are
politicians that want the law repealed, and
( have no Law tor it. We don't want to coniine
this matter simply to drinking on the prem
ises. Can be sold freely under the 18th resolve.
Have law that shall carry out the ideas OF
! the Maine Law. Let us take our stand bold
/ ly.
Mr.. Shorey had no desire to take part in
/ the discussion, but protested against the mis-
representation of those who opposed the reso-
luton of the committee. Was totally opposed
| to the sale of cider; but we have a law that
practically licenses the selling of cider ip all
the grog shops in the State. Thought the
average sense of the people of the State was
to prohibit the retailing of cider. Would not
interfere with farmers in the manufacture OF
cider Thought that the substitute was not
definite enough.
Mr.. Nye explained the origin of the law OF
last winter, and the wish of the committee
on the subject. He did all he could against
the passage of the law. Politicians were
fearful that something would go wrong, ant
so gave us the law, but it means nothing al
all. We must take stand against the sale
Of cider. If our legislators strike out the
law in regard to cider and gives US nothing
better in its stead, let the consequences be
their own. Did not believe our Legislators
would go backward in this matter.
Mr.. Murphy looked up intemperance as {
disease, and did not want legislation tina
would give the cause its death blow. Though
it our duty to go to the national government
first, before complaining of State legislation
Capt. Sturteyant thought we ought to rel.
upon God.
Mr.. Farwell of Augusta, offered some sug
gestions to meet the exigency.
Col. Shaw of Paris, said he liked the frs
resolution. He had supposed that the temper
ance committee was responsible for the bung
ling law. How shall we get out of it? 1t i
evident that the legislature oflastwinter legal