Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-02-08

Closing Day Of the Session in this City.


Resolutions.
The forenoon session opened at O'Clock
with . praise meeting led by E. W. Dunn of
Waterville. Many earnest testimonials were
offered.
At 9 A. NJ, President Dow took the chair
Rev. Mr.. lie Lacheur offered prayer.
Rev. Mr.. lie Lacheur arose and advised
that the convention take counsel and action
~ to the work of the amendment campaign. He
also moved that the convention endorse .
committee formerly appointed to work with
the committees of other temperance societies
in the State in the prosecution Of campaign
work. The vote was carried
On motion of Rev. Mr.. LIE Lacheur, q
committee of three was raised to counsel and
consult with Bro. j. K. Osgood in his work
of holding meetings and carrying on the
work of the amendment campaign.
Mr.. R. W. Dunn Of Waterville read the
report of the committee on resolutions.
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That the Maine State Temperance Socie-
i.ry repadsies al mere political party afiiia,ion:.
Organized nearly sixty years ago. 1t has steadily
marched on in is war against intemperance and hzs
achieved glorious success In this cause. and TO be
honored for the good it has accomplished. And al
though nearly all who were engaged in the work at
is organization have passed away yet others raised
until the last vestge OF intemperance il driven from
our State.
Resolved That We reiterate the oft expressed sen.
ment that total abstinence lies at the foundation of
all true temperance reform, and we urge again its
adoption and practice BY people In all stations Of life
waIninE them against the insidious influences OF
'' i.. we h.v. sr... reason to thank God
for the s.sa, which a1d roh
country. but In all the English speaking world, 90
that the present generation may reasonably hope 70
see great diminution of the evils coming from the
liquor trac to the people OF every country where 1t
Resolved. That the late Lot NJ. Morrill,, that hon.
ored son Of Maine, was abundantly justified by the
facts. when he said upon the floor of the United
States Senate. 'The liquor traffic 10 the gigantic
crime of crimes"
Resolved, That we have undiminished confidence
In the power and efficiency Of the Law for the sup
preston Of drinking houses and tippng shop: usual
our State. That wherever properly enforced it is
eating liquors. That it has already accomplished
vast amount Of good In driving rumselling from q
large portion Of State and that in those localities
where liquor 10 sold it is owing to the neglect of
those whose duty 1t is to enforce the law.
Resolved, Our government 10 one of law and
order. Institutions like ours Of personal, civil and
religious liberty cannot be perpetuated except by
the honest, faithful enforce of the laws there
by securing peace and order In the community, and
protection to the people In all their rights Of prop
erty and person. Public officers Of whatever rank.
duty of the enforcement Of toe laws and who neglect
or refuse the faithful honest discharge Of tina duty.
are false to sacred trust Neglect Of public ofce,s
community, q contempt of all law, and q reckless
disregard Of the peace and good order OF society.
Resoired, That Ce demand Of Municipal Judges
and County Aftorneys in particular, and all other
officers charged with the enforcement Of the latc
strict compliance iofh the Statute regulating their
duties.
Resolved, That 1t 10 the duty Of temperance men.
without regard to party, to vote only for those can
the enforcement Of the prohibitory laws, far ~
such enforcement devoives upon them.
Resolved, That we welcome all temperance organ.
izstons Of the state fellow sborers in this cause.
and especially do we seek and depend upon the Wo
mans Christian Temperance Union as special aid
In the progress of this work.
Resolved, That we believe II to be most important
that the judicial branch Of our state Government
shall be In full sympathy with all its statute and
con:titut1ona Laws; ana .nat we earnestly asqtSst
may occur upon the bench OF the Supreme Court, BY
the appointment of Judge whose own life and out
spoken sentiments shall be in positive harmony with
Resolved, That the all absorbing question before the
people Of Maine day. Is the adoption Of the con-
lature to the people of Maine to be voted upon at
the September election of the present year That
this !: tree from all political furnishing
Maine stand irrespective Of political parties,
and urge,every elector Of Maine to 90 to the polls
and vete yes, upon This important question
Resolved. That we learn with sorrow Of the death
of the Hon wendell Phillips of Boston. whose life-
long service in the cause of temperance and other
reforms we fully appreciate and desire to commem-
Resolved, That In the death of the Rev. DIR. @. W.
QuInby Of Augusta, this society loses firm frend'
and the cause Of temperance q faithful advocate.
The resolution in relation to Hon. Lot M.
Morrill, was adopted by a rising vote.
The reading of the 7th resolution ELECTED
considerable discussion. 1t was voted that
the resolution be printed in italics by the
press.
committee was raised to present person.
ally the resolution in relation to the appoint
ment Of a supreme judge, to the Governor,
and counsel with him in relation to the mat
ter, as follows: ID. B. Randall, ID. w. Le-
Lacheur, B. C. Torsey.
There was considerable talk in regard to
the appointment of a municipal Judge at
Dexter, which had been made by the Cover
nor.
Geor.e f. Bracket of the Committee on
Nomin alions reported as follows:
President Rev. I. Luce, Gardiner.
Vice Presidents, ts,-Androscoggin, N. Ding
lev Lewiston; Aroostook, ID. G. Cook,
Pressure Isle; Cumberland. Job T. Sanford.
Portland; Franklin. John Allen, Farming
ton; Hancock. j. H. Taylor, North Sedg-
wick; Kennebec, J. E. Ladd, Gardiner;
Knox, t r. Simonton. Camden; Lincoln, J.
A. Hall, ,Damariscotta Oxford. W. 7. Eustis,
Dixfield; Penobscot, ID. d. Flint. Dexter; 2;
Piscataquis, NJ. W. Hall, Dover Sagsdahoc,
p. H. Oliver, Bath; Somerset. Chandler
Baker. Bingham; Waldo, J. r. Taber, Unity
Washington, N. B. Mutt, Eastport; York, b.
c. Jordan, Alfred.
Secretary.-B c. Torsey, Winthrop.
Treasurer,-Elisha Atkins, Augusta.
Executive Con.-D. w. LeLacheur, ID. b.
Randall, Henry Tallman, Joshua Nye, Neal
Dow, j. S. Kimball.
The report was adopted by the Convention:
A discussion eusued on the appointment OF
special constabl.s for the enforcement OF the
liquor law.
Rev. Mr.. Mupson said that he understood
that the Governor had always appointed
special conssables when the Executive Coun'
Gil recommended it.
Mr.. Dow di not hsve much confidence IN
the Governor in connection with the appoint
ment of special constables. He didn't ike
the vav the Governor and Council had man