Daily Kennebec journal., 1873-01-17

ldlocJ, INSANITY :,ad other frightful maladies
among the people, that it fosters every spe-
cies of vice, and tends continually to nullifv
and render abortive all efforts for the moral
elevation Of society that the legal prohibi-
| ton of the sale of Intoxicating liquors in the
several States is greatly hindered and often
! prevented hy reason of the immense importa-
tions into and manufacture throughout the
country; that the practical effect of the
sanction OF our government to such importa
lion and manufacture, at the price of the rev.
enue arising therefrom, is to encourage and
sustain the traffic in the States we therefore
believe that it is the duty Of Congress to en-
act measures to restrict such importation and
manufacture to the quantity required only
| for medicinal, chemical, and scientific purpo-
! ces.
6. RESOLVED, That we view with mingled
satisfaction and delight the harmony existing
between all temperance organizations in the
State, and among all friends Of the cause,
which we will ain to foster as an clement of
immense power, and most hopeful every way
Of success.
:. RESOLVED, That in making proposed mod
iications of the prohbitory laws far as they
relate to cider, we deem it important that the
legislation shall be so framed as to prohibit its
sale to be drank on the premises, inasmuch
as experience shows that cider tipping shops
are injurious in their influence, and almost
always serve as cover for the sale of strong
er beverages, and We believe that legislation
to this extent is desirable and will receive the
support Of the people of Maine.
| On motion OF Maj. Shorey of Bridgton, the
report was accepted, and the convention vot-
| cd TO consider the resolutions in their regular
cr6er.
The first, second, third, fourth, fifth and
~
sion. The seventh elected sharp disussion
Mr.. Randall of Fairfield, thought the senti-
mentof the resolution was we'll enough, but
he wanted more time to consider it. We
must prohibit the sale Of cider BY the glass or
in smaller quantities.
Mr.. Talman of Bath, said the resolution
would permit man on the street to peddle
out cider by the glass. He didn't like this
way OF shirking matters; had no respect for
| trimmers and vacillatiDg persons. He would
be squarc-edged. He should vote against the
| resolution, even if his were the only vote in
its opposition. lie would either prohibit the
sale OF cider entirely or tell the farmers to 90
ahead in the work
Mr.. Osgood said he thought Mr. Randalrs
object would be attained by the resolution as
reported He had found the cider clause
the hardest thing to meet in the work.
Thought that large proportion of the reform
| ed who have fallen had taken cider He con-
sidered cider dangerous beyerage-full as
dangerous as any Of tie liquors.
Mr.. Shorey believed the question an impo7-
tant one. Thought il mistake of gentlemen
10 charge trimming and vacc.ation on those
Who may introduce measures different from
their own. \ most absurd law was passed by
the legislature of last winter, intended to pro-
lib.t cider tippling, bu. which has really pro-
t1l ,,:a
cider is harmless. We must remember that
we are recommending legislation that is to be
supported by the people of the State, and We
must not prejudice the cause; and we should
be careful not to throw everything overheard.
; We can have law that shall prohibit the
. tipping of cider; il is all thu, ought to ask
for in that direction. Then We shall be in &
position which we can hold
Mr.. Tallman of Bath, thought lhat the peo-
pie were ready for the most extreme meas
ures.
Mir. Shorey inquired what specific acton lie
wanted in regard TO the cider clause.
Mr., Tallman replied that he would prohibit
the sale Of cider in less quantities lhan five
gallons.
SIR. ShoTey thought that the .dea y ought
to convey is, that tipping Of cider must be
suppressed. We cannot hope t. stop the
DtaE5Jactpye OF cider.
Nr. Randall wanted t. swe1p the whole
thing ty the board. Cider contained aicho-
hol, was dangerous to use, anl its sale ought
to be abolished.
Judge Hall said that there are many phases
to this question, and great difference of opin-
ion. The press and members of the legisla-
;ure have different views on TIE subject
There was q full discussion in committee on
the cider question, and the committee finally
ig, ~-,F,o Il .1, l-4,
the average sense Of the convention. He
urged the convention not TO 60 30 far in this
matter as to ruin or endange- all that las
been done.
Adjourned to afternoon.