Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-25

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cohol to the albumen Of an egg, and 1t became
cooked.
This closed the exercises specially devoted to
children, and those who wished were given op-
porunitv 10 leave the hall
Mrs DIR. Devoll Of Portland, read yely wei
written paper, which was prepared by Mrs. Sew
all OF the same city, "Hnts to Help The Work oil
temperance, was the subject. People should be
tau ht the meaning of temperance IN it, broades
sense and an interest in the welfare of others sc
as not 10 lure them to destruction Parents should
care for children and watch them. Since society
looks lightly on drinking, its tone needs change
affecting equally each sex. A knowledge of oui
body and its use should be afforded by the com
mon school, and lecturers should teach the harm
of alcohol.
Mrs. Churchill Of r. l., occupied the floor q
time say ing, it was possible to-day for women to
take part in this great movement, and they should
stand shoulder TO shoulder. The idea OF glowing
ones neig bor' is considered as never before
Not only is it necessary TO attend church and
read tracts, but to say, What can d." Say
will help him or her and not pass by; then there
would be revolution. The speaker thought a
fathers advice was as necessary as that OF a
mothers.
Speeches were called for from members of Re.
form clubs, and Mr.. Howe of Norway, took the
platform and made some feeling remarks. lie
had been decp'y interested 10 the proceedings OF
the convention, being the first he ever attended.
lie paid a tribute to the ladies OF the meeting, and
said if it had not been for womau's influence he
would now be filling a drunkard's grave. The
speaker also eNplesst ID his thanks to j. N. Osgood
for what he had done in the reform movement.
All do not keep their pledge, neither do all
cherch members OF nason- ana so 1t becomes US
10 be charitable.
Mr., Giles of Readfed, another reformer, spoke
few words. lie was pleased with the good ieel-
Ing prevailing in the convention. lie had seen
the evil of inteGpcrance, had reformed and been
benefited. The speaker gave IA report o. his
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well aud their meetings were Interesting.
Mrs. Tal lor of Portland. who has had consid-
cradle experience IN the matter, made plea for
prisoners in county jtis, and introduced the fol-
lowing resolution, which was adopted by the con-
vepto1.
Remembering them that are in bonds as bound
with them and the mission Of Jesu, to preach
delyerance to the captives; therefore,
RESOLVED, That 1t is the province of Christian
men and women to carry the good tidiugi ofgreat
JOY, which. II was once declared should be to all
people into each county Jail in this state; That
every Sabbath may be a red-letter-day 10 ITS cal
eudgr, when It's sanctlty aud pleasant ordinances
shall remind poor prisoners OF Gods mercy, and
its claims upon them, and demonstr our faith
and charity.
Throughout the afternoon the attendance was
large aud great interest manifested. Tie speeC h.
Is often intefspersed with popular songs from
the audience.
EVENING.
The hall was crowded completely, and one Of
the most enthusiastic and Interesting meetings &C.
CURED which has ever taken place IL this ely un-
der the auspices of the temperance cause. The
great crowd and fue remarks Of the speakers pat
every one in good mood. The speeches were Ia
terspeised with singing.
AT Z 80 Mrs. Sargent introduced Gov Conner,
who made a short introductory address. The
Governor thanked the convention Cor the honor
conferred upon him, and reglettIDg hls inability
to tie present earlier, expressed gladuess at the
port. of the rgeness and enthusiasm Of the con-
veniion.
Alae here, as it . cause which concerns all.
A boy resolving to abstain from liquor helps, aud
all doing so the needs OF such Il convention have
passed away. Abstinence benefits all, does away
with suffering, makes men better, nobler, and more
useful aids the cause Of society order and the Sc
curly of life and properly. 1t Is the cause of pa
tiioti.m and The services of citizens ave needed.
The State is ebttled toaman's sober judgmon nj as
much as his LIES blood
II is an anomaly that school houses are erected,
and beside the III allow dram shops to be put up.
On The one hand is the invigoratipg stream OF
life aud on the other the destroying one, For
years the people Of The State exerted themselves
to the utmost before the law passed which
makes the State so conspicuous. The kindllest
and most humane created organi cations so that
men might be diverted from destroying evil.
This course was philosophical one.
Political economists teach that the supply and
demand are equal, and the aim was to cut of the
supply and decrease the demand, the obj Ct of the
law being to put an end from Wi bout and the Or
ganizatlon from within.
The law on the statute books is to be chung to
as o thing to be proud Of We will not consent
10 raise question OF placing this law away. Old
arguments and new ones will be raised against
it. 1t is said that Our prisons are full and that
temperance should lessen the numbers in such
Institutions.
On consideration it will be found that the law
is not auswerable, but that the cause lies else
where. Society is more sensitive, and what Is
con sidered a crime now, was not thought so years
ago. Standing here on the vantage ground, the
retrospect and prospect are good. and not joint
can be found 10 armor to invite attack.
Congrstulating again the convention On the
bright outlook, the speaker announced his ieadi-
mt IS to attend to the duties of the body.
Mrs johnson of y. y was the first speaker in
troduced by the president. The speaker congrat-
ulated the State that The Governor could be pres
ent and preside on temperance plltform as 1t
was almost the only state where such an inciden.
could happen. Stealing of the crusaders she
said they did a great work in the land, and she
wished to take a view Of the prospect 1t was very
dark IN the horizon of the cause IA few years ago.
Wheu the crusaders began it brought out all who
were ignorant on the matter. IL set women to
working everyw here, and has shaken the CHRIS ian
world. We can speak OF some of its effects. In
New South Wales temperance work and prayer
meetings have been successfully carried on two
years. From other parts of Australia and lasma-
Bla, the same report comes. In Cnlna anu Japan,
and in Sweden, the work is advancing In Eng
land Il eat stride has been made. Aud tere the
speaker alluded to the great work of Neal Dow
while there. England is now under shadow,
but it will be relieved by these earl est effolts.
But what gfea; results the woman's temperance
movement has accomplished here. There are
more than a thousand unions in the land, where
either daily weekly prayer meetings are held,
ONO is the banner State. In three months after
the crusade movement began 100 shops were
closed and 500 dealers reformed. There are 1872
unions in this State. Massachusetts, las more
than so unions and 10000 members, and other
States in like proportion The members OF these
unions 20 out en- the buy street, to the ware
houses, jails and saloons In fact the gospel of
temperance is preached all oven the laud. The
speaker paid glowing tribute to our Name re-
formers Murphy and Reynolds. and the great
work they are doing. The children also are gath
cred into unions and instructed there. In closing
she encouraged ali to 90 forward ia the work.
HonJ s. Wheelwright otBsngoT, sad Congress
had unanimously consented 10 pass prohibi ion
law at some time, and if 1900 the event it
would be fortunate. 1t looked well when Con-
gress would consent TO listen four hours TO
speech on such question. CIDER and VINE are
exempted by the present prohibition law, but il
seemed likely to hun that they would not be long,