Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-26


stances of the great influence ministers had exert
ed, and alluded 10 the outspoken boldness OF Wes-
ley aud Luther, the first of whom was bold enough
TO stand forth and declare that those who sold
rum in England were driving men to hell. Our
ministers should be bold like Wesley aud take a
ttm stand In the matter of temperance. lie gave
startling facts in relation to intemperance among
preachers of the gospel. He urged upon minis
tors the Importance of not using wines ct the
Communion table.
The statement of the last speaker called forth
remarks from Rev. Mr.. Martin of this city. He
sand he knew certainly OF thirty-two different So
ceiles where wine was not used, and he stated
that you usually find ministers of the Methodist
denomination in attendance at the meetings Of
reform clubs in their respective localities.
In response to inquiry, the speaker said he did
not know of any Incorporate minister in the state
ami Neal Dow said the same. Mr.. Martin be-
heved the time would come that the funeral OF king
alcohol would be witnessed, and he r1cted an
original eptaph which he had prepared for the
occasion.
Rev. Mr. Sargent of Augusta also certified 10
the belief that there was not a drinking minister
in the State.
Me,srs. Hodges and Rowse OF Augusta COM
planned at the absence of ministers at the meet.
ngs OF the club Ia this city. This occasoned
some discussion.
Ga coming TO tie last resolution, Mr.. Little
leld OF Rockland, moved the amendment AS has
been reported, AID made few REMARKS which
also caused Comfortable discussion. He spoke in
praise OF what the legisla had done, aud
thought 1t the part OF the Convention to compli-
meat thai body.
Mr. I'VE asked if the last gentleman was pres
ent at the frs, meeting, aud said that if he had
been he would have heard the legislature cOmpli-
mented. Inc later speakers were strangers most
" and not exp ected 10 be posted on such matters.
lhe mater OF &mcnimenI was further discus, ed
but finally tue resolution and amendment were
adJl ted.
GA the withdrawal Of Mr.. D. w, Mr.. Kilnball of
Bangor TX the chair
Mr. Bryant presented the following resolution
hereas, Tue system of agencies in our STATE
Is oniy modified stem of license perm icious in
Its results, therefore,
Received, That the reduction of our agencies to
Que III each county would amply supply the wants
OF the people for all legitimate purposes and great
y advance the Interests of Temperance Reform
throughout our borders. And we most respect
fully aud earnestly req est that the legislature
now in session will so mostly the law rs to secure
to Us this most desirable result.
Mr.. Bryant then continued TO sreak In favor
of the resolve.
Mr. Jones said that the convention to be con.
sistent must pass resolution. Mr.. Howe wished
agency to be allowed.
Mr., Nye, though he never had liquor in his
family, yet thought II resolution would create
prtJudce among the people. The legislature had
given so mdch this year, might wait till another
year before asking more. Others spoke for and
again I the resolution. but it wa, fnallv tabled.
AFTERNOON.
The Convention met at 2 o'clock. Mr. Kim
ball OF Bangor, presdng.
Inc resolution Of Mr.. Bryant was taken lom
the table and adopted.
The following resolution was presented by MIR.
Nye aud adopted by the convention.
Resolved, That we accept, with thanks the
cordial invitation Of the kennebec Valley Camp
Meeting Association, to hold a camp meeting on
their grounds sometime during the season, and
a rntp ftaa ..f h..
with the committee of the association, with power
TO make al necessary arrangements in regard
to the same.
Messrs. Alden Baker of Gardiner, David Cargil
oil Augusta, and William Jacobs of China, were
chosen TO act as that committee.
Representatives from the different reform clubs
were called upon and quite a number re-
sponded. The remarks Of all were earnest and
feeling, aud showed deep interest in the temper
ance cause.
A ieformer from Winthrop said he had been
converted three times within four months To
temperance. to religion, and last night the ladies
had caused him to be converted as a believer in
womans rights. Said the ladies were the main
support IN the temperance work. Tie speaker, like
most others IN their opinion of their own clubs
thought there wasn't better club in the State
Mr.. Rldeout OF Lewiston, next took the floor.
lie was glad TO return to this, city where he had
once lived, reformed man. He thought re-
formed men could do the most good in this work
Having signed the pledge he had found friends,
and they had influenced him TO be better.
Mr.. Hall OF Thomaston made some remarks
SAYING he bad been much interested in the meet
ings OF the convention. He spoke Of his expert
ence IN conducting meetings at home, and Of the
success he had met with, and related incidents
where members had been personally and pecuni-
AMY benehtted. Spoke in praise Of the assistance
gwen by the churches and their ministers
Mr. Buhum of Gardiner, was proud of the
homer OF belonging to the first reform club that
u. ne al piv
money to the cause, and alked, and never erjoyed
himself better in his life.
Mr.. Bryant, the active temperance worker in
his easy and agreeable way, spoke of the success
he had met with IN Vermont lately, and related
seine OF the means he had employed in getting
men to On the pledge.
Mr. Ra.dall thanked God for the meeting. saw.
ing that for forty years he had attended temper
ahce meetings and conventions and this was the
bgst of all
j. S. kmball offered this resolution which was
adopted
Resolved This Convention, realizing the great
and lnestimable blessings flowing from the pro-
ductlon and wide dissemination of temperance
Literature which is potent in the creation of a
healthy public sentiment, and especially meeting
want OF the young by the National Temperance
fuOIicalon society, aud we would earnestly COM
mend TINS noble nstrunentaity TO the prayers of
all temperance workers ia faith and with works
comhlned, assisting the placing in all our Sab
bs Schools the books and papers published by
the society, thus erecting bulwark TO prevent
the recruiting of the Army of DrunkaIds, from
the dear children of our state.
The Secretary of the Convention, Abbie X.
Mardtn, offered the following resolution, which
was unanimously adopted by rising vote:
Resolved, That the thanks of the Convention
are due to the various railroads for the usual re-
dnction OF price, and especially to the hospitable
citizens Of Augusta, for their heartfelt courtesy
aud generous hospitality upon this occasion.
Alter an earnest prayer by Mr.. Randall the
Convention adjourned, subject to the call of the
committee.
At ? o'clock the ladies composing the Augusta
Unlon gave reception to visiting ladies at their
rooms. The time was passed in a social way and
was interesting to all.
CoRRECTIoN.-Mrs Sargent was reported as
saying Ia Wednesdays meeting that she hoped
the meeting would be so interesting that it might
be SAID only women can interest general aud
ience' What she did say was "even women" &c.
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