Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-20
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STATE TEMPERANCE. Co.yENT,o,

Housing Meeting-The Governor Presides
Hmo Addresses the Convention - The
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efs~State Address Adj pied
In response TO the call issued several weeks since
the temperance men and women of Maine, repre-
sented by their delegates, met at Meonian Hall
in this city yesterday forenoon at IL o'clock
The convention was called to order BY HoI.
Joshua Nyo, chairman of the State Temperance
Committee, and on his notion Elk. Gov. Dngey
was called temporarily TO the char. Gov. Dingey
was warmly received on coming forward and ad.
dressed the convention briefly. lie congratulated
those present on the favorable auspices under
wAich they met. He welcomed as co-workers in
thetemPeahce canse representatives of the tenn
pcrance reform clubs, which are doing so noble
work; the Divisions Of Sons of TEMPERANCE and
Lodges of Good Tempars, and other orpaniza
tons that had for so many years occupied promi-
inent positions. He welcomed also the pastors Of
our churches ard the members of the various re-
igious bodies, who in the years that have passed.
have done SO much in the cause. Never was there
time when the temperance cause was so prosper-
Gus, and never have we had more reason for
gratitude to Almighty God for the blessings
which he has vouchsafed to us
Geo. L. Bracket Of Belfast. was made lennon,
airy Secretary.
l he venerable Rev. Father, Thomas Adams Of
Winslow, was called upon to address the throne of
Divine grace. He implored the presence and il.
hucncc of the Holy Spirit, as there was no reason
10 doubt the purpose OF the meeting had the Di.
vine approval; IN rescuring multitudes from the
10 hon
that few of those who had taken part in the
early movements were enabled to come together to
lnspire those upon whom the heat and burden of
the conhict rests lie pray ed for the entire bansh-
men! OF the evils OF intemperance from the CON-
munity, and asked that the good Father would en-.
courage the hearts and give wisdom to those that
were present.
Mr.. Nye read responses to the call that he has
sent out, from one hundred and fifty towns sgpt
by men and women working in the various tenn
peranee organizations, representing more than
thirty thousand persons who are iu favor of the
present convention. The Crusade Club of Bangor
was enthusiastic for the same; the City Marshal
OF Lewiston and all his police officers had signed
the call; Father Adams had reminded US OF the
hrst State Temperance convention ever held in the
state, iorty-two years ago, and gave some pleas
ant "reminiscences. Others had made interesting
statements in returning the call.
On motion of MIR. Nye, the following committee
was appointed 10 nominate permanent officers for
the convention Nye of Augusta, Stetson of
Damarlscotta, Rand of Lisbon, Palmer of Port
land, White of Rockland.
On motion OF Mr.. shorey of Bridgton, the fol-
lowing committee was appointed to arrange the
order OF business for the convention :-Shorey OF
Brldgton, Chadbourne of Saco, Lttlefeld Of
Rockland, Morrill, Of Portland, Rev. Mr.. Brown
OF Bangor.
Rev. Father Adams was called upon and ae.
dressed the convention. He looked back with a
good deal of interest to the first State Temperance
Convention 1t was very general gathering from
every part OF the State, represented by men of
great weight of character. Hon. William D.
Williamson OF Bangor, was Presidents Gov Dur.
lap OF brunswick and men of that stamp partlci-
psted IN the convention. 1t was held 10 the old
sanctuary the hill, which has now crumbled 10
ashes; II gave the keynote to the temperance
movement, which went forward with strength ard
energy lie had noticed an article in the Christ-
IAN Mirror, comparing the cause in Maine with
that oil any other State, and taking the ground
that Maine was in advance of them ALL This CO.
NEEDED with his own experience and opinion, and
he wished that we might maintain that position
and that other States might come up TO US, and
even get ahead OF us. Total abstinence is the
grand principle to which We should adhere most
rlgldly in regard to the sale of liquor. The
remark OF John Pierpont was good in this day
as IN his-that The sale of intoxicating drinks is
either right or wrong. II wrong, shall YOU license
ii If right, why License it We don't license
persons to do right" This is an irresistible argu.
ment. He stigmatized the rumseller as worse than
Tue murderer, ana illustrated the point.
The committee on permanent organization
through Mr.. Nye, chairman reported az follows
Presilent-Gen. SELDEN CoNNoR
VICE PRESIDENTS:
q. +. Chadoourne, York
\. Little, Cumberland
Daniel Knapp Oxford.
Jordan Rand, Androscosgin.
John Allen, franklin.
j. II. Osgood, kennebec.
a. l.. Hunt, Sagadahoc.
l.. W. Stctson, Lincoln.
A. G.. Jewett, Waldo.
&. f. Littlefeld, Knox.
Daniel Allen, Somerset.
{. V. Crossman, Penobsco;.
Geo. w. Hilton, Aroostook.
stephen o. Brown, Piscataqnis
Seward b. Hume, Washington.
Jos. 7. Grant, Hancock.
Secretaries-F.-A. Clark of Mechanic Falls. c.
K. Bracket of Belfast, Mrs. c. II. Fitzgerald OF
brunswick, John S. kimball of Bangor, o. NJ.
Cousens OF Eassalboro.
The above officers were unanimously chosen.
On motion of Mr.. Shorey, the following CON-
mittee was appointed to wait upon Gov. Common,
and inform him of his election as President of the
convention: Storey Chadbourne, and Stetson.
After debate, and on motion Of Mr.. Blanchard,
it was voted that the chairman appoint one from
each county as committee on resolutions. 1t was
also voted that Governor Dingley be chairman OF
the committee.
Adjourned to . P. NJ.
AFTERNOON.
The convention re-assembled at two O'CLOCK.
and was called to order By ex-Gov. Dingley
Prayer was offered by Rev. DR.. Allen of the State
College.
The committee on resolutions was announced
as follows
Androscoggin-NelsonD ingley Jr.
Observation-Disclosures NJ. Story.
Cumberand-H. A. Shorey of B.iigton.
Franklin-E. S. Kyes of Jay.
IIancock-J. I. Grant of Ellsworth.
kennebec-E. Martin of Augusta.
knoX-C. Z. Littlefield, Rockand.
Lincoln-E. w. Stetson of Damarscotta.
Sagadahoc-Guy {. Goss of Bath.
Oxiord-S. D. Wadsworth of Hiram.
Penobs Cote. V. Crossman of Bangor.
Piscataqus-C ii. b. Woodbury. of Dover
Washington-M. ii. Wilder of Machias.
Waldo-A. G. Jewett of Belfast.
York-G. p. Blachard of Saco.
Somerset-William ii. Stevens of New Port
land.
Mr.. Shorey, from the committee to wait upon
Gov. Conner, reported the presence of the Cover
nor to preside over the deliberations of the cor
vention.
Whereupon Gov. Conner appeared and was re-
ceived with every demonstration of applause.
The enthusiasm having subsidized the Governor