Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-24

resumed the chair Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr..
Alen. some earnest words were spoken In opposi-
tion to express companies bringing liquors into the
State, by Mr. bird of Portland, and Mr.. sanford
of the same place.
Gov. Garcelon, who had been chosen permanent
chairman, made his appearance, and was received
with applause. lie was introduced by the President,
and proceeded 10 address the convention.
The Governor thanked the convention for the honor
paid him and the state in calling upon him to preside
The call OF the convention was TO men and women
to come together to consult in regard to whatever
may be done To promote this cause In looking
this subject, and from the experience he had had he
could truly that the subject demands the careful
consideration of all. He was in favor Of Temperance
IN it, broadest sense. There evils existing in
community not altogether confined to the of
dent spirits, but other evils which demand our consid
erutOn. and which lead naturally to the of ardent
spirits He alluded 10 the constant and increasing
practice Of chewing and smoking tobacco and snuff
taking. II Is AN injurious and disgusting habit
Another evil is the of opatcs, which are being
substituted for alcoholic beverages. Many aman has
appeared upon the stand adv coating Temperance, who
had irhis pocket bottle Of laudanum black drops
ady carries chIerof"rm and ether 10 mo.,"n
her handkerchief with which to allay nervous
element To every true friend of temperance these
evils 90 hand IN hand. As II practising physician
aud an observer of human nature, he would place
these together In his own city there were little
children putting away at cigars and chewing tobacco
Another pernicious habit of which many are
ignorant, is that Of snuf.dipping which is more
disgusting even than the practice of chewing gum
bottom of this Temperance question lie these habits
and TO prevent our sons from falling, We should
them from these Otlrr evils. 80 far he
represented the dignity, the morality and the rclig
ion of the state of Maine, he would labor, far
in his power, to promote the cause of Temperance IN
the true sense of the word lie should do all in his
power for the cause not only AS Governor, but as
private citizen.
The Governors remarks were receive ed with marked
approval Having urgent business elsewhere he then
Withdrew from the convention. The resolutions were
then taken up and discussed.
he Init rein sip tl,anl "a
God for the progress made in the cause
firm conviction of the righteousness of the
principle Of prohibition 1 hat scientific investigation
had proved that alcohol is not essential even as
medicine; recognizing the evil of liquor agencies
and calling for more strict supervision that while
many druggist. are honorable men, they should not
have special privileges In the sale Of intoxicating H.
quors expressing opposition TO the wholesale trans
portaton of liquors into State by public carriers
railroads, &c: calling for legislative enactment on
the same; stimulating Temperance organizations to
action calling for the education in Temperance prin
ciples of the children and youth, and asking parents
guardians and teachers to do their duty In this res
pect calling for the of temperance text books in
our schools; calling upon Congress, by constitutional
amendment to forever prohibit the importation, man
uficture and sale of alcoholic drinks.
The resolutions deba'e ed and adopted
ON the educational resolution the chairman Mr.
Jones, said We not fully up to the point of educa
ing our young men aud women into the duty of tenn
pcrance. Exert all YOUR powers in educating the
rising generation. While doing this, we are educat
ing ourselves What power we might be- if &c.
lively engaged In this glorious work III, alluded TO
the exalted condition of the women in fhi- coun.
try a. compared with other countries, and the grand
possibilities before the mothers and wives of the
present age.
+. q. Rich of Portland spoke upon the resolution
in regard to congressional action.
He said that he INDUCED In the belief that 1t
Is necessary for temperance men and women to exert
their influence beyond the State. lie had last wear
visited the western states and had found feeling
there that Names influence should be exrr'rd there
They have Keen perception of the question, and
derstand what we have done better than We do
ourselves. He felt that had labored
Vet heel al IN ia he
Importance Of asking our national Legislators 10 take
this matter in hand We believe in prohibition for
Ourselves, and If good for Maine then il l. good for
the nation We have not sacrificed enough in this
cause, those that We call such unworthy the
name Let US go back 10 onr homes determined that
We viii do more than ever, and no. be satisfied simply
with local influence.
Mr.. Jones spoke of the healthful influence of Maine
laws upon other countries.
Mr.. :. :. Farnham of Augusta, spoke of the clubs
in his neighhorhood. that had put King Alcohol on
trial, and failed to find a verdict against him a. hay
ing caused more trouble than any other evil. He
thought there u screw loose somewhere and
needed a live oak plank in the platform.
Mr.. Thomas of Gardiner, presented resolution re.
curing liquor agencies to sell only on physicians
prescriptions. and I" keep record Of the same.
II was objected that the law covered the chief
points of the resolution.
Mr. Nyc had been surprised at the profound igno.
rance rance III rtgara 10 town and city liquor agencies
prejudice against agencies started by rumselers
and apothccsries.
Mr. Kelley thought the resolution was little vague
Agencies are required to sell for mechanical purposes
A resolution was passed thanking the Governor for
his anfi-iobacco speech, and also thanking Deacon
stephen Sewall OF Winthrop for 1000 pages of anti
tobacco tracts.
Camp-meeting John Allen made a characteristic
speech against the use of tobacco.
:. k'ley ofWin hrop, was opposed to introduc-
ing the subject into our reform clubs at
venfions. The man who has sent in these tracts,
does not raise finger to help forward this great
cause in our community. He thought that the use
Of tobacco had kept him from going back to his cups
Leave on drinking first, and then If you have strength,
leave OF tobacco.
Mr.. Nye thought there nothing objectionable
in the resolutions. He wanted Ia be shown sin
gle man who had stopped drinking and fell, unless
he used tobacco. The reformed men of this State
have got to take another step. Rum and tobacco are
closely allied. He spoke Of Deacon Sewall as a no.
Bile man, no one standing higher in the community.
Mr.. Starbrd called attention To a paper freely dis
tribufed here containing advertisement of whis-
key aud wished to know if it intended for ten.
perance men.
Adjournedt to evening
There was a large attendance in the evening.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Zenas Thompson of Deer
ing. Gov. Garcelon was present during a portion of
the evening and presided. Speeches were made by
Mr.. Boyce Of Lynn, Mass. Robinson of Gardner,
Prof. Harper of Pennington, W. I. Eustis of Dix.
field Hon. Amos Pickard of Bangor +. q. Rich,
X. W. Dunn Job Sanford of Portland, Is. f. Estes
Hon. II. ID. CoOmbs Of the Senate. q. w. Cheslev of
Lincoln, j. W. Jacob of China, Josiah Emery Rev.
Mr. Ives.
The convention then adjourned