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Title:Results of prohibition in Connecticut, being special returns received from every county as to the effects of the Maine liquor law, containing contributions from the governor and upward of fifty clergymen, judges, editors, and private citizens. Edited by Henry S.

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Print Source:Results of prohibition in Connecticut, being special returns received from every county as to the effects of the Maine liquor law, containing contributions from the governor and upward of fifty clergymen, judges, editors, and private citizens. Edited by Henry S. Clubb …

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RESULTS OF PROHIBITION IN CONNECTICUT, BEING SPECIAL RETURNS RECEIVED FROM

EVERY COUNTY AS TO THE EFFECTS OF CONTAINING CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE

GOVERNOR AND tTPWARD OF FIFTY CLERGYMEN, JUDGES, EDITORS, AND RRIVATE

CITIZENS. EDITED BY HENRY S. CLUBB, SECRETARY OF THE MAINE LIQUOR LAW

STATISTICAL SOCIETY. I should as soon think of reading the Ten Commandments to a block of granite, as of using moral suasion with a rume Hller.-REv. HENRY WARD BEEcEaR. ‘NW Tot: FOWLERS AND WELLS, PUBLISHERS, No. 308 BROADWAY. 1855. Age) Wa’lnt iq^uor Sa tu

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The Maine Liquor Law: its Origin, Hlistory, and Results. Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by HENRY S. CLUBB, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York. DA.YIES AiD ROBERTS, STEREOTYPERS, 201 William Street, N.Y.

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PREFACE. TnHE statements contained in the following pages are written by some of the most responsible citizens of Connecticut. They have principally been received by the Secretary of the Maine Liquor Law Statistical Society in reply to a circular issued from Washington in December and January last. The lapse of time since the receipt and publication of these returns has been occa sioned by the large number received, and the necessity for a careful condensation and arrangement of the same. For the readiness with which the circular of the Society was responded to; the careful manner in which the replies have evidently been written, and the encouraging support offered to the Society, we return our most cordial thanks and grateful acknowledgments. The population of each place is given as stated in the returns of the census in 1850, except where otherwise stated. The gratification we have enjoyed in compiling these cheering statements, fresh from the people, their pastors, and their friends, is a guarantee that they will be read with pleasure and satisfaction by the millions who are happily now interested in this, the greatest moral revolution of the present century. NEW YORK CITY, May, 1855,

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ADVEPRTISEMENT. STATEMENTS of similar variety and interest to those contained in this work have been received from Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Rhode Island, and Vermont. They will appear in separate form, and afterward in one handsome volume, together with the laws of each State; the history of the Maine Law in every State in the Union; a summary showing that a large majority of the people of the whole United States are in favor of prohibition; together with the Life of Hon. NEAL Dow, beautifully embellished, and a History of Prohibitory Laws, from those first instituted by the Creator in the early periods of human history to the present time.. The attention of Temperance Societies, Templars, Washingtonians, Sons of Temperance, Carson Leagues, and their respective Committees, is respectfully solicited to the importance of giving a wide distribution to these publications. Liberal terms will be offered for such purpose, as the object of the Society is to make known, as extensively as possible, the real facts in relation to prohibition. Persons sending well-authenticated statements as to the history and results of prohibition in various States of the Union and in the British Provinces, will confer a favor on the Society, entitle themselves to membership, and be supplied in either large or small quantities of the books at one third less than ordinary subscribers. The co-operation of the newspaper press in making known the facts contained in this book is earnestly solicited. NEW YORx CITY, May, 1855.

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RESU L T S PROHIBITION IN CONNECTICUT. I hazard nothing by asserting, that no candid enemy of the law will deny, that it has proved more efficient than its most sanguine friends anticipated. It has completely swept the pernicious traffic, as a business, from the State. An open groggery can not be found. I have not seen a person here in a state of intoxication since the first of August. In our cities and manufac turing villages, streets that were constantly disturbed by drunken brawls, are now as quiet as any other. The change is e0 palpable, that many who have been strongly opposed to such a law, have become forced to acknowledge the efficiency of this.GOVERNOR DUTTON, Oct. 30, 1854. STATEMENTS RELATING TO THE STATE.

Unparalleled and unexpected advantages of the Connecticut Liquor Law-Population The Prohibitory Law the result of the people’s choice.

STATEMENTS OF THE GOVERNOR:-The constitutionality of the Maine Liquor Law-Stringent law the most effective-The United States Constitution in relation to seizures-The Con stitution of Connecticut in relation to seizures-Forfeiture of property an ancient and customary penalty-A man’s house his castle-Presumptive evidence-Process without notice-Public sentiment. Passage of the Prohibitory Liquor Law. TESTIMONY OF THE

GOVFRNOR:-The best prohibitory law-Period of enforcement-Tho traffic suspended-No drunkards in the streets-Crime-Families supplied with comforts -Public peace and security-Domestic security-Opposition to the law-Direct action of the Connecticut Liquor Law-Legal suasion and moral suasion-The ladies unanimous The people of New England-The cowardice of wrong-The consummation-No drunk en brawls-The State Fair-Prisons becoming tenantless-Sanctity of domestic life. STATEMENT OF HoN. HORACE

GREELEY:-Maine Liquor Law Triumph. STATEMENTS OF REV. J. W. TURNER:-Tricks of the ex-rumsellers-Two to one-Maine Liquor-Law hospitality-Fined for Qbtaining liquor under false pretenses. STATEMENTS OF The New York Tribtne. Scarcity of convict labor-The most moral and happy State in the Union. STATEMENT OF The Maime Law Advocate:-Gone to work. STATEMENTS OF

ThLe Norwich Examiner:-All parts of the State-Arrests and seizures Effects of the Maine Liquor Law on the domestic and religious habits of the people. STAKTEMENT OF The ProhiitioTni8t:-The wisdom, efficiency, and power of the Connecti cut Liquor Law. STATEMENT OF The Nfew Haven Advocate All parts of the State. 1. THE experience in prohibitory legislation acquired in Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Michigan 99 0

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CHAP. L] RESULTS OF PROHIBITION rSEc. 2-(). seems to have been profitably applied to the formation of a law in Connecticut so completely practical and efficient in all its details as to rival all other prohibitory laws in the success of its operation and the value of its consequences. The statements we have received from all parts of the State are unanimous in according to the Connecticut Liquor Law unparalleled and unexpected advantages, and the force of public opinion in its favor has been wonderfully increased since these results have been witnessed. 2. The following statements apply to the State generally, and contain much valuable and suggestive information. 3. Population 370,792. 4. The Prohibitory Law in Connecticut is the result of the people selecting for their legislative and executive officers men who are devoted to the cause of temperance. The following statements of his Excellency Governor DUTTON, made in his annual message to the Legislature in May, 1854, show that the Prohibitory Law was no arbitrary enactment forced upon the inhabitants of this State, but was a law made in obedience to the will of the people for their own protection from their worst enemy. STATEMENTS OF THE GOVERNOR.

5. THE C1ONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE MAINE LIQUOR LAw.-The question whether a law prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors can constitutionally be passed, and whether, if it can, it is the best remedy for the acknowledged evils which result from the sale of such liquors, is engaging the attention, not only of philanthropists, but of all classes of citizens in this State and elsewhere. In some of the States the experiment has been tried as to the practical effect of such a law; and although contradictory statements have been made by those who profess to speak from personal knowledge, the weight of testimony is strongly in favor of its success.

The constitutionality of such a law has been questioned by men of high legal and political standing. But after a thorough examination of the question, I do not entertain the slightest doubt that such a law is not unconstitutional -that it does not conflict with any provision either in the Constitution of the United States or of this State, and that it does not interfere in the least with any natural rights which may be supposed to exist prior to, and superior to, any constitution or law. 6. STRINGENT

LAW THE MOST EFFEcTIvE.-Experience has abundantly 100 CHAP. I.] RESULTS OF

PROHIBITION [Sinc. 2-6.

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CHAP. I.] IN CONNECTICUT. [SEc. 7, 8. proved that if there is any law on the subject it should be stringent and effectual. Any attempt to legalize the sale of spirituous liquors, and then regulate and control it by fines, penalties, or other punishments for a violation of the rules prescribed, only aggravates the evil which it is designed to cure. 7. THE UNITED

STATES CONSTITUTION IN RELATION TO SEIZURES.Any law, to be effectual, must necessarily confer upon the proper authorities the power to seize, condemn, and destroy the offending articles. It must authorize, under reasonable rules and restrictions, a search for it in stores and dwelling-houses, where there is actual or presumptive evidence to show that the law has been violated; it must authorize the use of presumptive evidence when positive proof can not be obtained, or however penal it may be in other respects, it will soon become a dead letter. The first inqury is, therefore, whether such a law is or is not unconstitutional. The clauses in the Constitution of the United States which have been urged as annulling such a law are these: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated; and no warrants shall be issued but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized;” no person “shall be compelled, in any criminal case, to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.” These provisions have been decided to be applicable only to laws of Congress, and are of importance on this question only on account of the light which they may throw on similar provisions in the Constitution of this State. 8. THE CONSTITUTION OF

CONNECTICUT IN RELATION TO SEIZURES.The provisions in the Constitution of this State are: “The people shall be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and possessions from unreasonable searches and seizures; and no warrant shall issue to search any person or things without describing them as nearly as may be, nor without probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation.” “In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall have a right to be heard by himself or his counsel; to demand the nature and cause of the accusation; he shall not be compelled to give evidence against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, but by due course of law.” “The property of no person shall be taken for public use without just compensation therefor.” These, if not all, are the strongest expressions in the Constitution. It will be seen, by a comparison of them with those taken from the Constitution of the United States, that they are more explicit. The rights of citizens are in no State more effectually guarded than in the State of Connecticut. Nothing, however, can be clearer than that by these same provisions it is assumed that some searches and seizures are lawful, and that a man may, for some causes, be deprived 101

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CHAP. 1.1 RESULTS OF PROHIBITION [SEc. 9, 10. of life, liberty, and property: both may be done, if done by due course of law. If, therefore, the law prescribes particularly where, and how, on probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, searches are to be made, and for what cause and in what manner property may be seized and the owner deprived of it, how can it be claimed that such acts are unconstitutional? But laying aside the language of the Constitution, it is a wellsettled principle of law and of common sense that every rule should be so construed as to accomplish, and not defeat, the object for which it was adopted. A different construction would be suicidal and absurd. A body politic, which should, by a constitution, restrict its own power in such a manner as to be unable to secure the happiness of its members, would commit an act of as great folly as a man who should bind his limbs in fetters so that he could not defend himself against an enemy. It can not be presumed that our ancestors left such a pernicious legacy to their posterity. 9. FORFEITURE

OF PROPERTY AN ANCIENT ANVD CUSTOMARY PENALTY. -Forfeiture of property for criminal offenses, and even for violations of statutes, is as ancient as the common law itself. Every penalty imposed by law amounts to the same thing; for what difference can it make to a citizen whether he is confined in jail, by law, till he pays one hundred dollars, or whether a horse is taken from him, by law, worth one hundred dollars? And what difference does it make to him whether the horse is sold and the money put into the treasury, or whether it is killed? If a man, by violation of law, can forfeit his liberty, and even his life, can he not, for a similar reason, forfeit his property? Is a cask of liquor to be. regarded as more sacred than liberty and life? The Legislatuare of this State have, time after time, provided-that articles used in violation of law might be searched for, seized, and destroyed, and no suggestion was ever made that these laws were unconstitutional. The Constitution provides, indeed, that searches and seizures shall not be unreasonable. But how can an act be regarded as unreasonable which is nothing more than what is necessary to carry a law into execution? And what right has an individual to complain of an act which he himself has rendered necessary by his own suspicious and unlawful conduct? 10. ” A MAN’S HousE IS HIS CASTLE.” -It has been said by a high dignitary in a neighboring State that “a man’s house is his castle;” that ” it can not legally be searched, although the occupant is charged with treason or murder,” and that ” the only deviation” from this principle “is in cases of searches for stolen property, which are allowed upon the ground that they are designed to restore it to its lawful owners.” I know of no such rule in any system of jurisprudence. It is contrary to the whole spirit of the common law. A dwelling-house is a castle to peaceable, law-abiding citizens-not a citadel for enemies of the State. Such a doctrine as that contended for would enable a man to make his house an asylum for felons, and a depot for the tools of counterfeiters and burglars. Any malicious 102 RESULTS OF PROHIBITION

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CHAP. I.] I COM]CTIGUT [Sc. 11-13. villain could, by filling his place of residence in a populous city with casks apparently containing powder and barring his doors against the police, strike terror into the inhabitants, and drive them from their homes. 11. PRESUMPTIVE EvIDENCE.-Many persons manifest much alarm at the idea that presumptive evidence is to be held sufficient proof of a breach of the law; butthis is familiar doctrine in courts of jurisprudence. Thousands have been convicted of theft merely on the evidence resulting from the possession of stolen property. The presumptive proof arising from finding articles belonging to a victim of murder, when unaccounted for, has carried many criminals to the gallows.

The difficulty of proving innocence in all such cases is greater than it would be when a person is charged on presumptive evidence with selling liquors contrary to law. Such captious objections - always have been made, and always can be made, to any law which is sufficiently stringent to be effectual for the prevention of crime. A resort to such grounds of opposition furnishes presumptive proof that the person who does it is opposed to the principles of the law, and does not wish it to be effectual. Sober, industrious; peaceable, patriotic citizens demand stringent laws. They have no fears of sheriffs or magistrates. Their domicils are as secure from intrusion, and their property from seizure, under a prohibitory liquor law, as under a law against swindling.

Legislatures and jurists ought to regard the wishes of this class, rather than of those who never look at a law except to see how to evade it. 12.

PROCESS WITHOUT NOTICE.-Much discussion has arisen on the question, whether process can constitutionally issue against property, without notice to the owner. Doubtless, when the owner can be discovered, he should be regularly served with notice; but when he intentionally conceals his ownership, the well-known maxim applies, that no man can take advantage of his own wrong. It would be strange, indeed, if the owner of a nuisance could make it perpetual by skulking, and thus avoiding legal process. 13. PUBLIC SENTIMENT.-It being then clearly within the power of the Legislature to pass such a law, the most difficult question to solve is, whether such a law ought to be made; which resolves itself into the question, whether it is demanded by the voice of the people. This is a question which you, gentlemen, are better qualified to answer than I can be, and I shall rely with confidence upon your responding fully to the will of your constituents, whether that in an immediate passage of a prohibitory law, a submission of such a law to the action of the people, or a postponement of the subject to some future occasion. If in your judgment a majority of your constituents demand such a law, I have no apprehensions regarding its success. The signs of the times clearly indicate that public sentiment is rapidly changing in favor of it. The institutions of this State are of the most liberal character, and the people are so strongly imbued with the democratic principle of obedience to the will of the majority, that those who doubt the 103 CHAP. I.1 IN

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CHP L]RSLSO RHBIIN[..1-2 justice or expediency of the law would doubtless resort only to constitutional and legal measures for its abrogation. If such a law is passed, great care should be taken to guard it in every possible way from being used as an instrument of injustice or oppression.

14. The passage of the Prohibitory Liquor Law, to take effect on the first of August following, was the response of the Legislature to this advice of the Governor, and fthie following statements made by Governor DUTTON, at a meeting in the Tabernacle, New York city, ill December last, held in celebration of the triumph in New York State at the fall election, will show how far the expectations of the friends of prohibition were fulfilled. TESTIMONY OF THE GOVERNOR. 15. THE BEST PROHIBITORY LAW.-As a witness to the merits and utility of a prohibitory law I am able to speak.

I think it is not too much to claim for the Connecticut law that it is the best prohibitory law ever framed, because it was framed after long deliberation, and with a special regard to its being consistent with other existing laws. 16. PERIOD OF ENFORCEMENT.-The Maine Liquor Law was first enforced on the first of August, 1854, and its operation has been decidedly successful. 17. THE TRAFFIC SUSPENDED.-Not a grog-shop, so called, is to be found in the State of Connecticut since the law came into force. No matter what the local balance of interest in any town, city, or spot in the State, the law was so framed that it should operate in all and each. I do not mean that there are not a few dark spots where, by falsehood and secrecy, evasion may be managed; but, in a word, the traffic is suspended. 18. No DRUNKARDS IN THE STREETS.-The effects are all that could be wished. I have not seen a drunkard in the streets since the 1st of August. I had not been in New York ten minutes before I saw a man drunk. Such is the contrast between a State with and one without a Maine Law. 19. CRIME.-The statistics of crime have been materially diminished; the crimes which directly result from rum have fallen away fully half. 20.

FAMILIES SUPPLIED WITH COMFORTS.-There are hundreds-I have no doubt thousands of families-who are in this inclement weather well supplied with comforts, who, but for-our law, would be destitute. 21. PUBLIC PEACE AND

SECURITY.-The general effect is a sober, calm, quiet air of security pervading the whole community, which is delightful to behold and enjoy.

22. DOMESTIC SECURITY.-There is one idea that a prohibitory law will invade personal and domestic security; the father of lies never invented a greater. You feel more secure when rowdyism fills the streets? Do you 104

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CHP ]I ONCIU.[E.2-2 suppose that under the law your firesides would not be secure, and that they could be invaded under the pretext of ascertaining if you sold liquor? No such thing. 23. OPPOSITION TO THE LAW.-The opposition predicted to the enforcement of the law is not realized; I have never known it opposed; its enemies can not get up a combination against it, because it commends itself to all men’s judgments, and is better liked the longer it is known. Another reason is, the incentive to violence is taken away; riot is always preceded by rum. Take away the rum, and you can’t have the riot; and this is the great advantage of a prohibitory law.

24. DIRECT ACTION OF THE MAINE LIQUOR LAW.-Its beauty is its simplicity.

When you see a nuisance you at once remove it; that is our principle; we take the “abominable thing” and put it away in some safe place. So, when we see an individual unable to take care of himself, we simply take him (no matter who he may be) and put him where he can not hurt himself or others. 25. LEGAL SUASION versus MORAL SUASION.-We have found by practice that legal suasion is better than moral suasion. The latter is quite useless, except with moral men. When men are governed merely by appetite or love of gain, moral suasion has no effect; legal suasion saves breath and labor, and accomplishes the object in the simplest manner possible.

26. THE LADIES UNANIMOUS.-The ladies are all on the side of temperance, and surely gentlemen will not be so ungallant as not to take places by the side of the ladies. 27. THE PEOPLE OF NEW ENGLAND.-The people are for temperance; five States in a row have come out square for it. 28. THE

COWARDICE OF WRONG.-Let no man be deceived with the idea that blood would flow in opposition to the law. Men are cowards when in the wrong. 29. THE

CoNsTlMMATIO.-When this great cause prevails, our country will be indeed the most free, the most glorious, and the most happy on the face of the earth. 30. No DRUNKEN BRAWLS.-In our cities and manufacturing villages, streets that were previously constantly disturbed by drunken brawls, are now as quiet as any other. The change is so palpable, that many who have been strongly opposed to such a law, have become forced to acknowledge the efficiency of this. 31. THE STATE FAIR.-At the late State Agricultural Fair it was estimated that on one day from 26 to 30,000 persons of every condition of life were assembled, and not a solitary drunkard was seen, and not the slightest disturbance was made. The effect was so manifest that the law has been regarded with more favor since than it was before.

32. PRISONS BECOMING TENANTLESS.-The statistics of our courts and 5* 105

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CHAP. L] BESULT OF PROHIBITION cxc. 38-36. prisons prove that criminal prosecutions are rapidly diminishing in number. Some jails are almost tenantless. 33. RESISTANcE TO THE LAW UNPOPULAR.-The law has been thoroughly executed with much less difficulty and opposition than was anticipated. In no instance has a seizure produced any general excitement.

Resistance to the law would be unpopular; and it has been found in vain to attempt to set it at defiance. The longer the beneficial results of the law are seen and felt, the more firmly it becomes established. 34.

SANCTITY OF DOMESTIC LIFE.-TThe ridiculous idea so industriously circulated-, that the sanctity of domestic life would be invaded, has been shown to be’a mere bugbear. The home of the peaceable citizen was never before so secure. The officers of the law have no occasion to break into his dwelling, and he is now free from the intrusion of the lawless victims of intemperance. STATEMENT OF HON. HORACE GREELEY. 35. MAINE LIQUoR LAW

TRIUMPH.-Connecticut only passed the Maine Law last spring. We struggled up there through three years of disaster, but we finally succeeded.”-

There were many predictions that it would not be passed, and if passed, would not be signed by the Governor; and if signed by the Governor and made a law, could not be sustained. But-we knew the law would triumph-that it would not be broken down. Does any man say so now? Why, let “Connecticut” be spoken, be but whispered among a dozen Anti-Maine Law men, and it disperses them just as though a bomb-‘ shell had fallen among them STATEMENTS OF REV. J. W. TURNER, OF PORTLAND. 36. TRICKS OF THE

EX-PRUMSELLERS.-It is really amusing to see how very sensitive some men are, especially when they happen to be on the wrong side of any great public question. I have been traveling considerably in “the land of steady habits,” and am perfectly amazed to see what a good work the former landlords of rumselling taverns are doing for our noble cause, and to see how hard they toil to accomplish it. I was going over a familiar road with my own conveyance on a warm summer day, and would drive up to a public house, where I had been in the habit of watering my horse-but the pump-handle is carelessly left out; to another, the chainpump is nailed fast; to another, the large watering-trough is completely fenced round. By this time I understood the game. I remembered it was the first of August, and the “new law” was going into effect with a manifest demonstration.

Never mind, said I, this will all help the law. Thank God, the brooks are free! I just looked out for them, and had plenty of water without the rum, and became altogether independent of those public benefactors, who would punish the poor horse because they can not longer tempt and ruin man. But their day of reckoning comes, and unless I en 106 CHAP. I.] RESULTS OF

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CHAP. I.] IN CONNECTICUT. [8c. 87, 88. tirely miscalculate, all this will work against them in its reaction, and not, as they may fondly dream, in their favor. 37. Two TO ONE.-In one instance where a hotel-keeper fenced up his well, the good people of E. H. went forthwith and dug two others in the street close by, which are much more convenient than the former. That is the way. These men will find two to one, all over the State, before they get through. 38. MAINE LIQUOR LAW HOSPITALITY.-On the hottest day of the season I rode fifty miles with a horse and buggy, so as to reach home that night, as my family were unwell, and I knew not how sick they were.

We were detained by the shower; it was half-past eight o’clock in the evening when we reached the river bank, one mile from home. I tried to raise the boatman who lived on the other side; but finding it impossible, we rode back two miles to the public house, the only one within five miles, and called for the landlord. As he came to the door, I told him all the circumstances of our case, and then inquired if I could hire a horse at any price, to drive around by way of H., some fifteen miles. He said his horses were all engaged, and, I doubt not, he was honest in this. cc Then,” said I,.” as the last resort, you will have to keep us over night,”

for it was nearly ten o’clock. “No,” said he, ” I have dismissed my cook, and have no accommodation for travelers.” Therefore he could not give us shelter for ourselves or feed for the horse, which were all we pretended to ask; he had dismissed his cook. “But,” said I, ” you have your sign up still, so I supposed, of course, you kept open doors.” He said, “I have a right to put wh,at I choose on my house; but they have taken away my license, and I can not keep you. Under the circumstances I am sorry, but can not help it. I would accommodate you if I could.” “Very good,” thought I, ” certainly, of a man so conscientious, I will neither claim nor beg admission, but make the best of our case.” We turned about and drove off.

We called at the first house where we saw a light, feeling that while we could do well enough, the poor animnal that had been driven the last mile he ought to be, we must at some rate provide for. A man came to the door; I told him a part of my story. lie said, ” It is too bad; we must accommodate you some way.” “No,” said a lady, who had been listening to our conversation, ” I have had company come in thnis afternoon, and it will not be possible.” Now a bright thought struck me. “What is the name of your minister?” “Rev. Mr. L.” “Oh, yes.” “Do you know him?” ” I have seen him, but shall not go to him on the score of old acquaintance, but rather on the ground of necessity and mercy, thinking that from his profession he is a man who will make some effort, if need be, some sacrifice’ to entertain strangers,’ rather than to have them sleep out doors.” Obtaining the direction to the good man’s house, we drove on, the rain coming down in torrents. We called upon the Rev. Mr. L., stating our case, telling him who and what we were, and then inquired if he did not know of some family among his people that would be willing, un 107 CHAP.

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CHAP. I.] RESULTS OF PROHIBITION [SEc. 89,40. der the circumstances, to afford us shelter for the night. “Well,” said he, “I do not care to; come in here; no apologies. You are not the first, nor I hope the last; for we should be glad to keep a half-dozen travelers every night for the sake of shutting up that rum tavern. We used to think that landlord a very gentlemanly, clever fellow when he was allowed to sell all the rum he chose; but now, under the pressure of the new law, he begins to show out what he is-to show the’ cloven foot.’ Never mind, it will all help our good cause.” For the first time in all my travels I threw myself upon the warm hospitality of the minister. His welcome was so cordial and earnest I could not well decline it; and under its mellowing influence I could hardly help thanking the crabbed landlord for unwittingly sending us to so much better quarters, and so much better company than, under any circumstances, we could have found in his own house. Certainly we shall not soon forget the kind attentions of our new host and hostess. Nor could we forbear still blessing the reign of the new Maine Law, especially when we thought of the hundreds through the State that were even then keeping their happy jubilee over sober, if not redeemed, husbands, fathers, sons, and brothers, and the thousands more that would soon come forth to join their ranks. For what is our inconvenience of an hour or two compared with their keen, poignant sufferings of a life? 39. FINED FOR OBTAINING LIQUOR

UTNDER FALSE PRETENSES.-At one hotel which had been kept for several years on temperance principles, the enterprising landlord, learning that I resided in Maine, said: ” We have a law here in Connecticut now that casts your Maine Law all into the shade.” “How is Enat?” c; We have an agent appointed in each town, as you have, to sell spirits under certain restrictions. It is his duty to inquire of every purchaser whether he wants the spirit for mechanical or medicinal purposes. If so, the agent’s responsibility is at an end. He may sell, but then if it can be proved that the buyer did not want it for either of these purposes, the law seizes the latter. Only yesterday a man here in the village was taken up; it was proved that he had misrepresented in the matter, so he was fined and made to pay over twelve dollars for a pint of brandy.” That is a clincher. Why can we not have something of the kind, or better, in our Maine Law? Men would soon get tired of paying ” so dear for the whistle,”

and I doubt not, in some localities, the present prevailing sickness would come to a very sudden end. October 3,1854. STATEMENTS OF THE NEW YORK

TRIBUNE. 40. SCARCITY or CoNvICT LABOR.-A friend was lately conversing with the keeper of the Connecticut State Prison, who complained of his inability to supply the contractors for labor in that institution with the number of men bargained for in their several contracts; for, said he, “we have a good many going out from time to time, and almost nothing coming in.” If the 108 CHAP. I.] RESULTS OF PROHIBITION [SEc. 39, 40.

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CHAP. L] IN CONNECTICUT. [SEC. 4146. Prohibitory Liquor Law of that State should be as well enforced through the next three years as it has been through the last three months, we apprehend that the keeper will have to repudiate his still outstanding contracts altogether, or hire honest, unconvicted laborers to work them out. We caution the managers of our State Prisons against making contracts ahead for the labor of any thing like the present number of prisoners. We are going to have a prohibitory liquor law, gentlemen! and that insures a great reduction of the convict force in our State Prisons. Be good enough to shape your contracts with a view to this fact. 41. THE MOST MORAL AND HAPPY STATE IN THE UNioN.-By the way, Connecticut is this day the most moral and happy State in the Union, by reason of her Prohibitory Law. It is well enforced, and it is doing even more good than its friends anticipated. STATEMENT OF THE MAINE LAW

ADVOCATE. 42. GONE TO WORK.-An ex-dramseller in Connecticut was asked a few days ago what had become of his customers, quite a number of whom might be found at almost any hour in the day hanging around his shop. His reply was, with an oath, “I s’pose they’ve gone to work.” The expression, rough and heartless as it was, contains much of truth. “Gone to work!” and why? The carcass is removed; the article that called them to hover around his groggery, and there to spend their time, to the neglect of all else, is under the ban of an iron law, and not being able to procure it, they find now no occasion to laze away the hours of either day or night, to the neglect of their families, or to longer bestow their patronage on the one who, taking advantage of their weakness, has done so much to debase and destroy them. STATEMENTS OF THE NORWICH EXAMINER. 43. ALL PARTS OF THE

STATE.-‘ From all parts of the State we have the most cheering accounts of the new Liquor Law, and of the determination of its friends to secure for it a fair trial. 44. ARRESTS AND SEIZUREs.-Arrests and seizures have been made in Hartford, New Haven, Norwich, Bridgeport, Danbury, Westport, Norwalk, Waterbury, Walcottville, and Derby. 45. CARSON LEAGUES.-Carson Leagues, or associations involving the same principle, are coming into shape all over the State, to give efficiency to the law. 46. EFFECTS OF

THE MAINE LIQUOR LAW ON THE DOMESTIC AND RELIGIOUS HABITS OF THE

PEOPLE.-The effects of our law consist not simply in closing rum-shops, preventing disorder and crime, and emptying prisons and alms-houses; they are already felt, we believe, in many a family that has long been cursed with the evils of intemperance. Many a miserable abode has been converted into a pleasant, happy home; many a heartbroken wife gladdened by the reformation of her intemperate husband; 109 CHAP. I.] IN CONNECTICUT.

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CHAP. L] RESULTS OF PROHIBITION [Sxc. 47, 48. many a group of suffering children provided with the comforts of life. Indeed, wherever the influences of the liquor traffic have been felt in years that are past, there the influences of this most excellent law are felt now; and the tendency is to prevent, and in a measure to undo, the countless evils which flow from the traffic in ardent spirits. These thoughts have been suggested by a particular case which we have had occasion recently to notice: A man who for several years has not even entered the sanctuary or attended any religious meeting whatever, has been repeatedly’of late in the house of God on the Sabbath. For a long time neither himself nor his family were provided with clothing suitable to enable them to attend public worship. The money that should have been used in purchasing clothing and other articles necessary to their comfort, was expended for rum. But they are all well dressed now, and we shall be greatly disappointed if they are not, in future, habitual attendants upon the sanctuary. They are provided, too, with the comforts of life, and prepared for the approaching winter far better, probably, than they ever were before. Who can witness one such case without lifting his heart to God and thanking him for this Prohibitory Law? Who can think of hundreds like it scattered all over the State, and not feel himself called upon to do all in his power to enforce and perpetuate this law? STATEMENT OF THE

PROHIBITIONIST. 47. THE WISDOM, EFFICIENcy, AND POWER OF THE CONNECTICUT

LIQUOR LAW. The meeting of the State Society was held in Hartford on November 16th, 1854. An excellent and hopeful spirit prevailed, and the’

reports from various sections of the State were of the most cheering character, showing that the law was everywhere bringing forth its legitimate fruits in the diminution of drunkenness, pauperism, and crime, and the improved moral and physical condition of many who had, previous to’its enactment, been the victims of intemperance. The following resolution, among others, was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the universal experience of the people, under the operation of our excellent Prohibitory Law, fully confirms our most sanguine expectations, and establishes on a firm and sure basis its wisdom, efficiency, and power., STATEMENT OF THE NEW HAVEN ADVOCATE. 48. ALL PARTS OF THE STATE.-From all parts of the State the tidings continue to come to us of the excellent workings of the Connecticut Liquor Law. The diminution of intemperance, the reduction of crime and pauperism, the better observance of the Sabbath, etc., are the themes of rejoicing from every quarter. Men who voted against the law, and who have heretofore been its bitter opponents, are now its firm friends, and pledge it their future support. 110 CHAP.

I.] RESULTS, OF PROHIBITION [SEc. 47, 48.

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CHAP. II.] IN CONNECTICUT. [SEc. 1-11. Vj)at~t Eluiv. The home of the peaceable citizen was never before so secure.-GOvERNOR DUTTON. FAIRFIELD

COUNTY. Tranquillity and happiness of Fairfield County-Population.

DARIEN.-Population-From Rev. EZRA D. KINNEY:-Period of enforcement-Public opinion-The Sabbath-Public tranquillity. NORWALK.-Population-From Rev.

EDWIN HALL:-Period of enforcement-Quietness, order, and industry-Improvement of countenance-Reclaimed from intemperance Lounging and idleness-Trade and industry-The Sabbath-Attendance at church Public opinion. STAMFORD.-Population-From Hon. W. D. MruoR:-Drunkards seldom seen-Nlo danger to the poor man’s castle-Property improved-Public opinion.

1. THE tranquillity and happiness which now prevails in the county of Fairfield are sufficiently indicated by the following concise statements, which need no comment. 2. Population 59,775. DARIEN. 3. Population 1,454.

From Rev. EZRA D. KINNEY, Congregationalist. 4. PERIOD OF

EVENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1, 1854. 5. THE SABBATH.-I think that Sabbath observance has increased. 6. PUBLIC OPINION.-All respectable citizens highly approve of the Maine Liquor Law. 7. PUBLIC TRANVQUILLITY.-There was formerly much rum drank here, for a place of this size. There was formerly much wrangling, but all is quiet now. Jcrotuary 5,1855. NORWALK. 8.

Population’ 4,651. From Rev. EDWIN HALL, Congregationalist. X9. PERIOD OF

ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1, 1854. 10. QUIETNESS, ORDER, AND INDUSTRY.-The increased quietness, order, and industry are remarked by all. 11.

IMPROVEMENT OF COUNTENANCE.-The improvement is visible in the countenance of almost every person whom I have known as addicted to strong drink 111

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12. RECLAIMED FROM INTEMPERANCE. O far as I know, every person who was heretofore addicted to intemperance has become sober. 13. LOUNGING AND

IDLENESS.-Not half the time is spent in lounging and idleness, within my observation, that there was before. 14. TRADE AND INDUSTRY.-I expect, as a natural result of these improvements, that the legitimate home trade and industry have proportionably increased. 15. THE. SABBATH.-There are no Sabbath brawls and riots among the low Irish, as there were before. 16.

ATTENDANCE AT CHURCH.-The attendance at my church is on the increase and was before, but not merely from this cause. The rum dealers and drinkers abandoned us years ago. 17. PUBLIC OPINION.-There is but one voice and one opinion among the citizens on this subject. Scarcely a man of any character refuses to acknowledge the palpable benefit and wholesomeness of the law. Jatnuary 2,1855. STAMFORD. 18. Population 5,000. From Hon. W. D.

MINOR, Judge of County Court, Fairfield County. 19. DRUNKARDS SELDOM

SEEN.-Drunkenness was rife in the village of Stamford previous to the passing of the law; since then very few cases have come under my notice.

20. No DANGER TO THE POOR MAN’S CASTLE.-The opposition to it is chiefly based on the assumption that it interferes with the natural rights of the citizens, and the danger of the poor man’s castle being invaded. But not a single case of hardship from the right of search has ever been heard of; in fact, search can not be made in a private dwelling unless there are very good grounds for the authorities to entertain the belief thai the owner has invaded the sacredness of his own house with the rum bottle, and turned it into a dram-shop. 21. PROPERTY IMPROVED.-The law is decidedly beneficial, and propertyholders everywhere are becoming more and more in favor of its strict enforcement. 22. PUBLIC OPINION.-SO strong is its hold upon the community already, that no political or other combination, in my opinion, could be entered into to repeal the law. Any change will be to make it more stringent in order to its more thorough enforcement. Public opinion is bearing in strongly in favor of the law, and I have no doubt that in a few years it will be as easily and as thoroughly enforced as the laws against theft, licentiousness, and gambling. February 7, S1855 112

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CHP Il. INCNETCU.[E.1 ‘tart~t Etrtt Since the 1st of August last (when our law went into operation) I have not seen more than one or two instances of intemperance in the streets. The instances are now, indeed, rare. The quiet in our city is altogether undisturbed. I live in a place in town where I have frequently heard persons pass who, from their conversation, it was evident, had been drinking. Since the 1st of August I have seldom heard any such language. Our streets are now comparatively quiet. I have no doubt that the effect in this city has been exceedingly good. If drinkers go to the liquor shops-and I believe some of them go yet-they are particularly careful to come away before they are so tipsy as to make a noise in the streets. To say that there is as much drinking now as there was, is to assert an impossibility-because the houses are nearly all given up, and those who do sell must do it in darkness.-HoN. CHnEF JUSTICE

WILLIAMS, of Hartford, author of the Connecticut Liquor Law. HARTFORD

COUNTY. Efficient enforcement of the Prohibitory Law-Population-From Rev.

Mr. BusHi, of Nor wich:-Reclaimed from intemperance-Jails and alms-houses.

CANToN.-Population-From the Hartford Corant:-Working of the Maine Liquor Law -The Maine Liquor Law enforced-Carson Leagues-The former condition of the town. ENFIELD.-Population-From Rev. W. E. DIXON:-Period of enforcement-The Sabbath -Attendance at church-Sale of liquor not respectable-Grog-shops closed-Violations of the law-Advantages of the Connecticut Prohibitory Law. HARTFORD CITY.-Population-From Rev. WARREN G.

JONES:-Period of enforcement Crime-Public health-Trade-Attendance at church-Public opinion-Domestic im provement.-From Rev. J. W. TURNER:-The triumph of the wicked is short.-From Rev. J. BIRD:-The peace of the suburbs-Public opinion.-From Mr. BENNING MANN: Drinking diminished.-From Mr. L. L. COLEs:-Drunkards decreased ten to one.-From Rev. DAVID HOWLE

Y:-The Maine Liquor Law from Heaven. NEw BRITAIN.-Population-From Mr.

ALFRED ANDREWS:-Period of enforcement The Sabbath-Opponents becoming friends-Value of the Maine Liquor Law-Public opinion-Industry and economy-Virtue, morality, and religion-A family made happy -Cured and restored. PLAINVILLE.-Population-From Rev. JOEL L. DICKINSON:-Period of enforcement Public health-Reclaimed from intemperance-The Sabbath-Public opinion-Order and quietness-A tree known by its fruit-The greatest earthly blessing. SIMSBURY.-Population-From Rev. SAMUEL T. RICHARDS:-Period of enforcement-As saults-Reclaimed from intemperance-Trade-No prosecutions-Illegal sale of liquor Rumselling holed-The value of the Maine Liquor La,Public opinion-Distilleries A nervous distiller.

SOUTHINGTON,.-Population-From Rev. E. C. JONES:-Crime-Public health-Reclaimed from intemperance-The Sabbath-Public opinion-Converts to the Maine Liquor Law -Families provided for-Enforcement of the Maine Liquor Law-The Connecticut Li quor Law. SUFFIELD,- Population-From Rev.

DANEL HERNANWAY:- General benefits of the Maine Liquor Law-Acquiescence-Opposition-No legal sale of liquor-Clandestine sale-Intemperance diminished. WEST HARTFORD.-Population-From Rev. MYRON N.

MORRIS:-Period of enforcement Less drinking-The Sabbath-Public opinion-The sale of liquor prohibited. 1. THE advantage of an efficient enforcement of the Maine Liquor Law is clearly indicated in Hartford County, and, indeed, 113 CHAP. III.] IN CONNECTICUT. [S-EC. 1.

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CHAP. ill.] RESULTS OF PROHIBITION ESEc. 242. in every county in this State. The evidences of improvement are so abundant and striking, that no one can travel through the State and not observe how it contrasts with other parts of the country where no such law is in operation. There is credit due to the officers of justice in Connecticut for the faithful manner in which they have discharged their duty, and especially is this the case in Hartford County, the most thickly populated, and consequently requiring the greater vigilance of the authorities. We say there is credit due. We know they have only done their duty, but in contrast with the officers of other States they deserve high commendation. 2. Population 69,967. From Rev. Mr. Busir, of Norwich. 3. RECLAIMED FROM INTEMPERANCE.-I could give a long list of names of men formerly idle and drinking, who are now sober and industrious. So it is in Hartford County. 4. JAILS AND

ALMS-HOUSES.-Their jails and alms-houses are almost empty. These are samples of the effects of the law. CANTON. 5. Population 1,986. From the Hartford Courant. 6. WORKING OF THE MAINE LIQUOR LAw.-The Maine Liquor Law works admirably in Canton. 7. THE MAINE LIQUOR LAW ENFORCED.-The law is very generally strictly regarded by our citizens. If it be violated by either manufacturer or drinker, the officer whose duty it is will see the prescribed punishments meted out to the offenders. 8. CARSON

LEAGUES.-Organizations are being formed for enforcing the law to the letter. 9. THE FORMER CONDITION OF THE TowN.-Previously to the memorable 1st of August, this town, in common with many others of the State, was the scene of much drunkenness and disorder. Grog-shops were open night and day, and the toper did little but lie at them, leaving his family to want and suffering. ENFIELD. 1 0. Population 4,460. From Rev. WM. E. DIXON, Congregationalist. 11. PERIOD OF ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 12.

THE SABBATH.-The Sabbath is now better observed. 114 CHAP. M.] RESULTS OF

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CHP. NCNETIU.[E.1-4 13. ATTENDANCE AT CHURCH.-The attendance at places of worship has improved as an invariable result of increased sobriety. 14.

SALE OF LIQUIOR NOT RESPECTABLE.-NO respectable man is now engaged in the liquor traffic in this town. 15. GROG-SHOPS CLOSED.-All the grog-shops are closed. 16. VIOLATIONS OF THE LAw.-Some low sort of persons have violated the law, and they have been prosecuted, their business stopped, and liquor forfeited. 17. ADVANTAGES OF THE CONNECTICUT PROHIBITORY LIQUOR LAW.The Connecticut Liquor Law is an excellent one, in its avoiding the unconstitutionality of the seizure clause of the Massachusetts law, first enacted, and in releasing him who discloses of whom he purchased the liquor. December 18th, 1854. HARTFORD CITY. 18. Population 13,555. From Mr. DAY, Editor of the Hartford Courant. 19. THE WORK-HOUSE.-Commitments in July, 1854.-..- 20 In August, 1854……………………………….

8 Decrease under the Maine Liquor Law…………. 12 In August, 1853…………………..

–––––––––—…………..16 In August, 1854…………. ––––––––––. 8 Decrease under the Maine Liquor Law………… 8 There have been twenty-three persons discharged from the work-house since August 1st, 1854; and on Saturday, September 9th, there was not a single male person in the work-house, which, except for two females, would have been tenantless. There has not been a parallel to this state of things at any season of the year for eight years, at least-for how much longer we do not know, but presume there never was. Is there a sane person who doubts for an instant what has caused these results? February 7, 1855. From Rev. WARREN G. JONES, Congregationalist. 20. PERIOD OF ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st 1854. 21.

CRIME.-Crime has diminished, I should think, at least seventy-five per cent. 22. PUBLIC HEALTH.-Physicians complain of having nothing to do. 23.

TRADE.-The increase in legitimate home trade is very great. One grocer told me that his business had increased one third. Another said he had twelve men with plenty of cash on Saturday evenings, at his store, who had always before been represented by little girls with a few cents. 24.

ATTENDANCE AT CHURCH.-The attendance at my church has already been increased to some extent. Y15 CHAII. M.] IN CONNECTICUT. [;Sir,c. 13-24.

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CHP l. EUT FPRIIIIN [E.2-8 25. PUBLIC 0PINIoN.-The general feeling of respectable citizens is in favor of the law. 26. DOMESTIC IMPROVEMENT.-I know of a number of families who were cursed with poverty, vice, and wretchedness, who have now all the comforts of life, good character, and are happy in all the domestic relations. The Temperance Liquor Law of this State has done a great work for very many families, and we believe it is destined to eradicate an evil which has no parallel in causing human degradation and suffering. December 23d, 1854. From Rev. J. W. TUENsER, of Portland, Maine. 27. “THE TRIUMPH OF THE WICKED IS SHORT.”-Mr. S-, a staunch temperance man of W., went to Hartford about the time-the day, or day after-the law went into operation. He called, on some business, at a grocery and provision store, where he had traded occasionally, and was well known “Ah! Mr. S.,” said the grocer, “I am very glad to see you; where’s your jug? For a few days past all the temperance men around have been in to get their jugs filled, and I suppose you have come too. I have not had such a run of business for years,” chuckling and glorying in his supposed advantage over his old acquaintance. But the honest, solid farmer had handled and broken too many wild colts to be easily frightened by such unprovoked and rough treatment. He mildly but firmly assured the grocer that he might depend upon it his triumphing was short, that the law must and would be sustained, and that he would come to like it as well as any body when he should see how well it worked. The grocer laughed at the absurd idea, and a very earnest discussion of the question at issue followed. A number of weeks after the farmer made it convenient to call again at this store. He saw the desirable change already effected. He met the grocer, and accosting him very pleasantly, said, “What does all this mean? What has become of all the old barrels and loungers that used to block up my way out here? And what makes you look all so nice and prosperous now? Doing a good business, too. The new law is beginning to work, Iguess.” He was a pretty good Yankee, and dodged away without waiting to hear the unnecessary explanations of the deep mystery. October 3d, 1854. From Rev. J. BIRD. 28. THE PEACE OF THE SUBURBS.-I reside in the suburbs of Hartford. Previous to the operationa of the Maine Liquor Law, five months ago, we were regularly disturbed on Saturday and Sunday evenings by the loud shouts and Bacchanalian songs of the countrymen returning from the city to their homes. These disturbances were sometimes attended by other acts of annoyance, such as the removal and hiding of street gates, and the signboards of mechanics. From the day that the law was to become operative we have heard nothing of the kind-not a single case. Drunkards were 116 CHAP. I]EI. ] RESULTS OF PROI]IBITION [SEc.; 25-28.

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CHAP. Ill.] IN CONNECTICUT. [Sxc.~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2-32 often seen reeling along these streets, but since the law came into force the writer has not seen one. The neighborhood is now quiet, and one may come and go, by night or by day, without fear of violence from the man whom rum has made mad.

29. PUBLIC OPINION.-SO far as I know, the feeling of all respectable citizens is universally in favor of the Maine Liquor Law. December 21,1854. From Mr. BENNING MANN, Counselor at Law, City Police Clerk. 30.

DRINKING DIMINISHED.-I have been police justice here for the last twenty years, and I know a very great difference since this law went into operation. I think that when the people become tired of selling in violation of the law, my occupation will be pretty nearly gone. If you stop drinking you stop the cause of all the quarrels and fights. It is perfect nonsense-it is a perfect falsehood to say that the law has increased drunkenness. That drinking is totally stopped, nobody claims; but it is stopped at least three fourths. I have known some of our constables here have as high as $90 in a quarter for fines for breaches of the peace; if they reach $25 now it is the head. The parties brought before the police court will average eight out of ten Irish. The Irish are our only foreign population, with a few Germans. From Mr. L. S. COLES, Policeman. 31. DRUNKARDS DECREASED TEN TO ONE.-I have been a policeman here since the 1st of May, 1854. I have seen ten men drunk on the streets before this law-passed for one that I have seen since. These men, although they would have been liable for prosecution under the new law, were not taken up under the old law. It was only when a drunken man was making some assault that he was taken up formerly. On one Sunday, before the law was passed, I arrested seven men for breaches of the peace while in drink.

Since the 1st of August I have only arrested two men on Sunday for being drunk. There are eight night-watchmen, and seldom a night passed without some man being taken up by them for beating his wife or children while in a state of intoxication. Now it is a rare thing to take up one. This law has taken at least $6 a month right out of my pocket, for we have no fines now. It would be almost impossible to make any one believe the difference in the quiet of our city. From IRev. DAVID HAWLEY, City Missionary, Hartford. 32. THE MAINE LIQUOR LAW FROM HEAVEN.-I have been in the field as city missionary for three years and a half. I have a Mission Sabbath School, planned after the Five Points School of New York. Since the 1st of August it has increased more than one third in numbers. Before that time there was hardly a Sabbath but there was some one there the worse for liquor. Since the 1st of August there has been but one instance that even the smell of liquor was in the school. Before the law passed I could many a day have gathered up a wagon-load of intemperate men 117 CHAP. M.] IN

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8348.~~~~~~ almost, indeed, any day; since the 1st of August I have seldom met with an instance. I have many times seen, in passing my rounds, wives and mothers, and even young women the worse for liquor; but all that has changed, and in my conversations with the poor people-many of them say that the law must have come from Heaven-it is too good to have been framed by man. The little children that used to run and hide from their fathers when they came home drunk, are now well dressed and run out to meet them.

These, I assure you, are not isolated cases; I could put my finger upon dozens of instances. February 9, 1855. NEW BRITAIN. 33. Population 3,029.

From Mr. ALfrED AoNDEWS, Farmer, Deacon of the Congregationalist Church.

34. PERIOD OF ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 35. THE SABBATH.-The observance of the Sabbath has been increased. 36. OPPONENTS BECOMING

FRIENDS.-Many of the opponents of the prohibitory enactment have become its friends. 37. VALUE OF THE MAINE LIQUOR LAw.-This law is to us above all price or valuation. It works to a charm. 38. PUBLIC OPINION.-The people will sustain the law. 39. INDUSTRY AND ECONOMY.-This law promotes industry and economy, and consequently, happiness. 40. VIRTUE, MORALITY, AND RELIGION.-Vice, crime, rowdyism, and idleness are greatly diminished, while virtue, morality, and religion are greatly promoted. 41. A FAMILY

MADE HAPPY.-My neighbor J, a wheelwright, has for several years previous to the 1st of August last, been so often intoxicated that he had delirium tremens, and several times became abusive to his family. He was unable to work; helped by the town to food and firewood, and did no work for the last six months previous to the 1st of August. From that day he began to labor; became cheerful; in a few weeks he recovered his strength, earned good wages, and, from a broken-down man and a cripple, has become industrious, sober, and respectable. He now lives with his family, who had formerly left him from necessity. 42.. CURED AND RESTORED.-My neighbor A is a wealthy farmer, has been in the habit of using strong drink for many years, so that he gave up labor, became noisy and boisterous, sick and debilitated, morose and stupid. The perfected Maine Liquor Law of Connecticut has saved him. He is now cheerful and happy, he labors daily, has recovered his health and strength, and is a comfort to his friends. He is cured and restored. February 15, 1555. PLAINVILLE. 43. Population not reported in the census. 118 0 CHAP. ]R.] RESULTS OF PROHIBITION [SF,c.

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CHAP. ifi.] IN CONNECTICUT. [S~~~~~~~~~c. 44~~~S. From Rev. JOEL L.

DICKINSON, Congregationalist. 44. PERIOD OF ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 45. PUBLIC HEALTH.-There has not been scarcely any sickness here since the Maine Liquor Law went into effect. How much the Maine Liquor Law has had to do with it I can not say. Probably something. 46. RECLAIMED

FROM INTEMPERANCE.-Some two or three cases of reclamation from intemperance have come within the scope of my own observation as the result of said law. 47. THE SABBATH.-I should say that Sabbath observance has increased very perceptibly. 48. PUBLIC OPINIoN.-The general feeling of respectable citizens is almost universally in favor of the Maine Liquor Law. 49. ORDER AND QUIETNESS.-There is a very great change for the better since the Maine Liquor Law went into operation, as it respects good order and quietness in the village, especially in the evening. Before, night was often made hideous by the yells of drunken rowdies. Now nothing of the kind is heard. Stillness reigns without, and sober citizens can rest undisturbed. This change was perceptible the very first night after the law went into operation. 50. A TREE IS KHOWN BY ITS FRUIT.-In a word, the law works admirably! The fruit of it is good, and only good. While it infringes upon the just and lawful rights of no one, it protects the rights of those who have long been a prey to the rumseller. 51. THE

GREATEST EARTHLY BLESSING.-If every State in the Union would adopt the Maine Liquor Law, it would be the greatest earthly blessing that could be conferred upon our country. January 8, 1855. SIMSBURY 52. Population 2,737. From Rev. SAMUEL T. RICHARDS, Congregationalist. 53. PERIOD OF

ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 54. ASSAULTS, ETC.-There have been none of those assaults, etc., so common from the use of rum, since the Maine Liquor Law came into effect. 55. RECLAIMED FROM INTEMPERARNCE.-There have been half a dozen cases of reclamation from intemperance as a result of said law within the circle of my own personal observation-not from principle, of course, but because they can not get rum. 56. TRADE.-Many now spend money for useful articles which, had it not been for this law, they undoubtedly would have spent for rum. 57. No PROSECUTIONS.-We have had no prosecutions under the Maine Liquor Law, from the fact that nobody has dared to openly sell. 58. ILLEGAL SALE OF LIQUOR.-We presume liquor is sold in our town, but it is very recently, if at all. 119 CHAP. M.] IN

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CHP l. EUT FPOIIIN [E.5-2 59. “RUMSELLING HOLED.”-It is a great gain to have rumselling holed, literally driven below ground, and when there, practiced, never to the extent of sending men forth from these lower regions drunk. 60. THE VALUE OF THE MAINE LIQUOR LAW.-The law is worth something if it never does more than this. It does more, however. 61.

PUBLIC OPINION.-AS to public opinion I can say it is all one way. We are in our town strongly Anti-Maine Liquor Law. 62. DISTILLERIES.-We have one of the largest gin-distilleries in the State, and numerous cider-brandy distilleries. But all admit there has been a wonderful change for the better. 63. A NERVOUS DISTILLER.-A distiller admitted to me the other day that the law certainly had done wonderful things for the “gutter drunkards,” as he termed them. He only contended that all the good might have been gained without disturbing his nerves (they are in his pocket, you know) quite so severely. And this is the universal tone of the opponents of the law. They admit its good effects, but say that all these blessings might nave been gained without so much stringency. How, they do not bring to light. They keep it to themselves, on the principle that it is useless to ” cast pearls,” etc. I suppose they would not be appreciated by the “fanatics.” January 8, 1855. SOUTHINGTON. 64. Population 2,135.

From Rev. E. C. JoNEs, Eighteen Years Pastor of Congregationalist Church.

65. PERIOD OF ENFORCEMENT.SinCe August 1st, 1854. 66. CRIME.-I have heard of no prosecutions for crime among us, except for violations of the Maine Liquor Law itself, since its enforcement 67. PUBLIC HEALTH.-There has never been a season of more general health among us since my connection with this place (a period of eighteen years) than now. 68. RECLAIMED FROM

INTEMPERANCE.-Almost all who were before intemperate are now reclaimed, and a great improvement is noticed in every such case. 69. THE SABBATH.-I think Sabbath observance has been increased, and especially there has been more quiet on the evening preceding and following the Sabbath. 70. PULBLIC

OPINION.-The general opinion and feeling of respectable citizens is in favor of the Maine Liquor Law. 71. CONVERTS TO THE MAINE LIQUOR LAW.-Many who at first opposed it are now, on seeing its beneficial results, beginning to approve and advocate it. Even those who were intemperate are now in favor of the law. 72. FAMILIES PROVIDED FOR.-In a number of instances, husbands and fathers who were idle, quarrelsome, and boisterous, doing nothing for the support of their families, are now sober, quiet, and industrious, and provide for those dependent upon them in a way they have not done before for years 20 CHAP. IH.] RESULTS OF

PRO]IIIBITION [SEC. 59-72.

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CHAP. .] IN CONNECTICUT. ESEc. 73-57. 73. ENFORCEMENT OF THE MAINE LIQUOR

LAw.-The law has been promptly and steadily enforced here, and with much less resistance than was anticipated; and this has been the experience, I believe, throughout the State. 74. THE CONNECTICUT LIQUOR LAw.-The Connecticut Law has been, I thihk, for the most part, admirably framed to meet the exigencies of the case. January 3, 1855. SUFFIELD. 75. Population 2,962. From Rev. DANIEL IIERNANWAY, Congregationalist. 76. GENERAL

BENEFITS OF THE MAINE LIQUOR LAW.-I can, in general terms, certify to the beneficial effects of the law in this town and in this State. 77.

ACQUIESCENCE.-The Maine Liquor,Law is acquiesced in much more cheerfully than was anticipated by its most sanguine friends. 78. OPPOSITION.-There is opposition, but this is manifested mostly in an indirect manner. 79. No LEGAL SALE OF LIQUOR.-There is no place in this town where liquor can be obtained for any purpose, unless in violation of the Maine Liquor Law. 80.

CLANDESTINE SALE.-I hear there are two low houses where liquor is sold clandestinely, and as yet I do not learn that any measures are taken to bring the offenders to justice. 81. INTEMPERANCE DIMINISHED.-There is in this town an obvious diminution of intemperance. I have not seen a person under the influence of liquor since the law went into operation on the 1st of August. Previous to that time it was not an unfrequent occurrence to see persons pass my dwelling intoxicated. Febi’uary 3, 1855. WEST

HARTFORD. 82. Population 4,411. From Rev. MYRON N. MoRRIs, Congregationalist. 83. PERIOD OF ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 84.

LESS DRINKING.-There is manifestly less drinking. 85. THE SABBATH.-There is less riding, and our streets are more quiet on the Sabbath-the result in part, at least, of the Maine Liquor Law. 86. PUBLIC OPINION.-The general feeling of respectable citizens is decidedly in favor of the Maine Liquor Law. 87. THE SALE OF LIQUOR PROHIBITED.-I am not aware that any intoxicating drinks are now sold in the town. Decembeur 28, 184. IN

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CHAP. IV.] RESULTS OF PROHIBITIOX LSEC. 1-7.~~~~~- ‘Iratt ~r In my Judgment the law has been fully operative and beneficial. GOvERNo DUTTON.

LITCHFIELD COUNTY. The tree known by its fruit-Population.

CANAAN.-Population-From Rev. L. B. HART:-Period of enforcement-Sale of liquor discontinued. FALLS VILLAGE.-Population-From Rev. J. HIpRAM

CHAMPION:-Period of enforcement Crime-Public health-Reclaimed and improved characters-The Sabbath-Attendance at church-Ex-rumsellers becoming industrious. LITOIIFIELD CiTY.-Population-Birthplace of Rev. JOHN PIERPONT
and Rev. HE,NRY WARD BERCHER-From Rev. DANIEL E. BROWN:-Period of enforcement-Crimne-Pub lic health-PReclaimed from intemperance-Trade-Public opinion-Preparation for the Maine Liquor Law-The public peace-No drunkard in the streets-” His mischief shall return upon his own head.”-From Rev. DAVID L. PARMLE Crime-The last effects of liquor-Public health-Trade and industry-Public opinion-No appearance of intem perance-Improvement in dress, etc. NORFOLK.-Population-From Rev. L.

B. HIART:-Period of enforcement-A Maine Liquor Law town-Public opinion.-From the Norfolk Examiner -A woman’s blessing for the Maine Liquor Law. 1. THE diminution of crime, the improvement in public health, the peacefulness of the public streets, and numerous other improveinents, are now enjoyed in Litchfield County, bespeaking with unerring certainty that the Prohibitory Law is well enforced in that county. These are the fruits by which the tree is known everywhere. 2. Population 45,253.

CANAAN. 3. Population 2,627. From Rev. L. B. HART, of North Norfolk. 4.

PERIOD OF ENFORCEMENT. Since August 1st, 1854. 5. SALE OF LIQUOR

DISCONTINUED.-There was much liquor sold in this town previous to the 1st of August last, all of which is now discontinued as far as my knowledge extends. Febrtsary 8, 1855. FALLS VILLAGE. 6. Population not reported in census returns. From Rev. J. HnAM CHAMPION, Methodist Episcopalian. 7.

PERItoD O ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 122 CHAP. IV.] RESULTS OF

PROHIBITION [S-Ec. 1-7.

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CHAP. W. IN CONNECTICUT. [SEC. 8-15. 8. CRIME.-The diminution of crime here has been more than five hundred per cent. in consequence of the Maine Liquor Law. 9. PUBLIC HEALTH.-The delirium tremens, which I regard as the worst kind of insanity, was formerly prevalent, the cases being frequent, but now there are no such cases. 10. RECLAIMED AND IMPROVED CHARACTERS.-I know of two decided reclamations from intemperance, and more than a score of persons who are improved five hundred per cent. by not being able to get the poison. 11. THE SABBATH.-The observance of the Sabbath has increased in a manifold degree. 12. ATTENDANCE AT CHURCH.-The attendance at my church has been increased by a few persons who were formerly frequenters of our saloons. 13. EX-RUMSELLERS BECOMING INDUSTRIOUS.-We have near us a little hamlet where there were a number of groggeries; and though there was no need of a single public house in that vicinity, the proprietors of these places lived comfortably by selling the poison to the neighbors and the hands of two furnaces near by. The law cut off their profits and set them to looking out for some other way to get their bread.

One of them, who was formerly a mason, but had not done a day’s work in some years, was glad to solicit a job in stone-laying, and the others are most of them now getting their living honestly, and the character and condition of the neighborhood is so changed that it does not appear the same. The change is noticed and spoken of by all who are acquainted with the place. February 3, 1855. LITCHFIELD CITY. 14. Population 3,953. 15.

Litchfield has the honor of being the birthplace of the temperance poet, the Rev. JOHN PIERPONT, who was born in 1785. He has distinguished himself as the zealous and talented advocate of temperance, anti-slavery, melioration of prisoners, amendment of the militia system, and other benevolent enterprises. He has greatly aided in making the principles of temperance known and respected, having labored with the spirit of an apostle at a time when the current of public opinion was on the opposite side. He well deserves to be recorded as one of the most prominent of the moral ” revolutionary” soldiers of the present century. His writings in prose and poetry rank high in literature, and when they are recited with all the fire and energy of his nature, they never fail to delight and deeply affect an au. dience in any part of the country. 123 CI-IAP. IV. IN

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CHAP. IV.] RE8ULT8 OF PROHIBITION [SEc. 16, 17 16. This city has also the honor of being the birthplace of the Rev. HENRY WARD BEECHER. Born in 1813, he, at the age of seventeen, became a member of Amherst College, where, however, he did not appear to make very rapid progress. He afterward spent three years at Lane Seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio; was ordained minister of a Congregational Church at Lawrenceburg, Indiana, in June, 1837. In 1839 he was called to labor at Indianapolis. In the fall of 1847 he received an invitation to preach at Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, N.Y., where he still utters the deep and practical convictions of his heart and the inspiration of a noble soul to a congregation unequaled in numbers and intelligence by any in the country. His influence has ever been on the side of temperance, being “the worthy son of a worthy sire.”*

His views on the Maine Liquor Law are often expressed in the Independent as well as in the pulpit and on the platform. The following extract from a recent article is a fair specimen of the enthusiasm and earnestness with which he advocates this cause: 17. Although we do not mean to tell the Legislature of New York what they shall do, we mean to tell them what we are determined to do. Among other things, these: 1. We do not mean to elect men under pledges to enact a Maine Law, and to forget them if they shall betray their pledge under crafty appearance of complying with it. 2.

When these men re-appear before the people to ask again for office, the people intend to be present and to have respect to their case. 3. We do not mean to accept for our champion, nor to go into battle with liquor dealers with a broken-backed law, which not only gives us no aid, but is, itself, a miserable cripple hobbling on crutches. 4. We do not mean to give over, unto the end of life, our determination to exterminate the traffic in intoxicating beverages. Defeated we have often been, and we have grown strong upon every defeat. Defeat is good food for resolute men.

We have set our faces and our hearts as a flint, that we will have a fair experiment of what can be done for public virtue and thrift, by cleansing those iniquitous holes wherein our vices and crimes have so long hatched and swarmed. And if in this conflict it shall be found that the Maine Law will sweep away brandy from our mince pies, and alcohol from our brasses, and leave our domestic economy and cookery a little poorer, why, great as is our sense of the value to the State, of brandy sauce for pudding, and brandied peaches, and of mince pies, we shall make a heroic struggle, and for the sake of public morals and private virtue we * Rev. LYMAN BErCcR, SEc. 13, CIIAr. VI. 124 CHAP. IV.] RESULTS OF PROHIBITION [SiF,c. 16, 17

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CHAP. Iv.] IN CONNECTICUT. L8EC. 18-80. shall compel ourselves to let these darling indulgences go! At any rate, we mean to have a Maine Law with a cutting edge to it. From Rev. DANIEL E. BROWN, Episcopalian. 18.

PERIOD OF EIFORCEMEFT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 19. CRIME.-Crime has diminished at least fifty per cent. 20. PUBLIC HEALTH.-The general health of the community has improved. 21. RECLAIMED FROM INTEMPERANCE.-The cases of reclamation from intemperance are numerous, but from their reformation being compulsory, it is to be feared that should the prohibition be taken off, many of them would relapse again by returning to their cups. 22.

TRADE.-There has been a marked increase of demands fr the necessaries of life, with increased means to purchase them. 23. DOMESTIC COMFORT.-There is consequently increased comfort and happiness in families. 24. THE

SABBATH.-A very marked reformation in the observance of the Sabbath has been the consequence of the Maine Liquor Law. 25. PUBLIC OpivioN. There is a very strong and general feeling in favor of the Maine Liquor Law among our citizens. 26. PREPARATION FOR THE MAINE LIQUOR LAw.-IVhen the act had passed, and the community found that it would go into operation, most of the drinking men laid by them in store, as they were able, a future supply, and this to some extent has enabled drinking men to obtain it. But as that supply became exhausted, the ingenuity of men has been put to the rack to invent means by which to obtain it, and there is no end to the stratagems made use of. 27. PUBLIC PEACE.-But still the law works well; the peace and order of the community is now undisturbed. 28. NO

DRUNKENNESS IN THE STREETS.-I have not seen a man drunk in the streets (which was formerly of daily occurrence) for three months past. 29. ” HIS

MISCHIEF SHALL RETURN UPON HIs OwN HEAD.”-A policy made use of by the opponents of the law at first was to cramp it in every shape, and to enforce its measures in as stringent a manner as possible, and by its arbitrary enforcement to render it so odious to the community as to raise a feeling against it which would insure its being put down. But in this they signally failed, and after trying the question in two special town meetings called for the purpose, they found themselves in so small a minority that they are now very quiet, and the law is left to take its legitimate and undisturbed course. December 21,1854. From Rev. DAVID L.

PARMELEE, Congregationalist. 30. CRIME.-I have not known of any crime within the limits of South 125 CHAP. IV.] IN CONNECTICUT. L S.EC. 18-30.

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CHAP. IV.] HESULTS OF PROHIBITION [SEc. 81-41. Farms which constitutes the southern part of Litchfield] since the law came into operation. 31l. THE

LAST EFFECTS OF LIquoR.-The only criminal prosecution within the limits of Litchfield since that time was one for the murder of one female pauper by another in the alms-house. The woman was acquitted on the ground of insanity, and is now confined as an insane person. She was formerly intemperate. 32. PUrLIc HEALTH.-We have been almost entirely exempt from fevers during the last year, and there are no new cases of insanity. We are an agricultural community. 38. TRADE AND INDUSTRY.-Some who were formerly intemperate have been more industrious, and their means to purchase necessaries and comforts have increased. 34. PUBLIC OPINION.-The general feeling of respectable citizens is in favor of the Maine Liquor Law 35. No APPEARANCE OF INTEMPERANCE.-I have seen no case of decided intoxication in our limits since the law went into operation. 36.

IMPROVEMENT INIV DRESS, ETC.-In dress and general appearance some who were intemperate have decidedly improved. Ja7,uary 2, S1855. NORFOLK. 37.

Population 1,643. From Rev. L. B. HIART. 38. PERIOD OF ENFORCEMEN;T.-Since August 1st, 1854. 39. A MAINE LIQUOR LAW TowN.-This fown has been for years practically a Maine Liquor Law town, the authorities having acted upon the principle of prohibition; consequently we do not see the effects of the enforcement of the law as in the neighboring town of Canaan. 40.

PUBLIC OPINION.-The general opinion and feeling of our citizens is more favorable to the Maine Liquor Law than when it was enacted. February 8, 1855. From the Norfolk Examinler. 41. A WOMAN’s BLESSING.FOR THE MAINE

LIQUOR LAw. Mr. Editor: I want-I must tell you my thoughts. My heart is running over with happiness, and my soul goeth forth in praise toward Him who hath blessed me and all the State with me. Blessed be God for the Maine Law. My husband-be still my heart, while I tell the glad tidings-he who so often returned to me with-in place of his own kind heart-the rum fiend, and has been so harsh, so cruel, is himself! And now he’s kind and affectionate; we have all we desire, and happiness, full, complete, is all our own. Again let me say, blessings on the Maine Law, the true friend of the poor. If all who have suffered from rum in this State might speak, what a shout 6f joy and thanksgiving would go up to the glad blue sky! a cry right from 126 CHAP. IV.] RESULTS OF PROHIBITION [SEc. 31-41.

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CHAP. V.] IN CONNECTICUT [SEc. 1. the heart, of thanks for the blessing of God. You may think that this is strong language, but “Go feel what I have felt, Go bear what I have borne,” and see whether your feelings are not altered.-RACHEL. I think there can be no controversy that the community have been essentially benefited by the law.Ho. J.DGE BULKELEY. MIDDLESEX

COUNTY. Good done by the Prohibitory Law acknowledged by its enemies-Population. CLtTONr.-Population-From Rev. A. E. DiEasoN:-Period of enforcement-The old stock of liquor-Smuggling-Profanity and disorder-Public health-Reclaimed from intemperance-Credit-Public opinion-A senatorial convert-Maternal thankfulness. I)URHAIIAM.-Population-From Rev.

GEo. A. HUBBELL:-Period of enforcement-Crime Insanity-Public health-Reclaimed from intemperance-Trade-The Sabbath-At tendance at church-Public opinion-Sustaining the Maine Liquor Law. D)URHAM

CENTRE.-From Rev. ROBT. G. WILLIAM,S:-Period of enforcement-Bloated faces-Attendance at church-Public opinion-Fatal results of evading the Maine Liquor Law-Liquor too accessible-Town expenses. EAST

HADDAM-Population-From Rev. IsAAC PARSONS:-Period of enforcement-In fluence of the Maine Liquor Law-Public health-Reclaimed from intemperance-No liquor sold publicly-Liquor otherwise procured-Opposition to the Maine Liquor Law A veteran in the cause-Reclaimed from intemperance-The Maine Liquor Law sus tained by those who are reclaimed-The coming election-Elections once corrupted and controlled by liquor. HADD,AM.-Population-From Rev. JAMES KiLBOUN:-Period of enforcement-Reclaimed from intemperance-Attendance at church-Public opinion-Sneaking after rum-The “Most Blessed Thing.”

KILLINGWORTH.-Population-From Rev. HIRAM BELL:-Period of enforcement-Sale of liquor stopped-But one instance of intoxication-Party opposition to the Maine Liquor Law-Public opinion-The Sabbath.

MtIDDLETOwNV.-Population-Fromn Rev. J. L. DUDLE Y:-Period of enforcement-Crime Public health-Reclaimed from intemperance-Trade-The Sabbath-Public opinion Confessions of an opponent.-From Rev. DAVID

SYmOv:-The Sabbath-Disappearance of drunkenness-Opposition giving way-Thirty dollars saved in one month. WESTFORD.-Population-From Rev. Amos SNELL:-Period of enforcement-Crime Public health-The Sabbath-Town meetings-Public opinion-The public peace-Ob servance of the law.-Physicians, lawyers, and jailers short of employment-Personal appearance-Christian duty. 1. THE county of Middlesex is no less fortunate than other counties in the successful enforcement of the Maine Liquor Law.

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IIAP. V.] RF8ULTS OF PROHIBITION [SEC. 2-16. The improvement in the streets, in the public assemblies, and in social and domestic intercourse, is so apparent that even the bitterest enemies of the law are compelled to acknowledge that it “has done some good.” 2. Population 27,216. CLINTON.

3. Population 1,344. Fro)m Rev. A. E. DENiSoN, Baptist. 4. PERIOD OF

ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 5. THE OLD STOCK OF LIQUOR.-Many inebriates laid in stock a quantity of liquor, so that the happy effects of the Maine Liquor Law are but partially felt. 6. SAIUGGLING.-Liquor is also smuggled in from New York, either by railroad or by water. 7.

PROFANITY AND DISORDER.-Notwithstanding the above disadvantages, I have heard less profanity and disorderly conversation in the streets. 8. PUBLIC

HIEALTH.-There is less sickness here than usual. 9. RECLAIMED FROM

INTEMPERANCE.-I have personal acquaintance with several men, heads of families, who, previous to the enforcement of the Maine Liquor Law, kept themselves filled with liquor almost all the while, and were occasionally “dead drunk,” who, since that period, have not been known to be the worse for liquor. 10. CREDIT.-A certain class of men, I am told, pay their debts more promptly. 11. PUBLIC OPINION.-The general feeling of respectable citizens is strongly in favor of the Maine Liquor Law. 12. A SENATORIAL

CONVERT.-One of the senators in this district who, when the law was passed in the Legislature voted against it, told me a few days ago that he was highly pleased with the operation of the law, and that it colid not now be repealed. 13. MATERNAL THANKFULNESS.-An aged widow, who has a son who was addicted to intemperance, said to me last week, ” I can not be thankful Inough for the Maine Liquor Law.” Such is the language of the reformed knebriate’s relatives everywhere. Decemnber 27, 1854. DURHAM. 14.

Population 1,026. From Eev. GEo. A. HUBBELL, Methodist Episcopalian. 15.

PERIOD OF ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 16. CRIME.-There has been no criminal prosecution since the en 128 CI-IAP. V.] RESULTS OF

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CHAP. V.] IN CONNECTICUT. L~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~rc. 17~~~-84 forcement of the Maine Liquor Law, and there were but few the previous year. 17.

INSANVITY.-There was one case of insanity last year, but there have been no cases since. 18. PUBLIC HEALTH.-The town is very healthy. 19. RECLAIMED

FROM INTEMPERANCE.-There are a few cases of reclamation from intemperance as a result of the Maine Liquor Law. There were but few drunkards, and they have all improved since the Maine Liquor Law came into operation. 20.

TRADE.-There has been a decided increase in legitimate home trade as a result of the Maine Liquor Law. 21. THE SABBATH.-Sabbath observance has increased. 22. ATTENDANCE AT CHURcH.-The attendance at my church has likewise increased since the Maine Liquor Law has been enforced. 23.

PUBLIC OPINION.-The people generally hold opinions favorable to the Maine Liquor Law. 24. SUSTAINING THE MAINE LIQUOR LAw.-We think the Maine Liquor Law will be sustained. December 20, 1854. DURHAM CENTRE. From Rev. ROBERT

G. WILLIAMS, Congregationalist. 25. PERIOD OF ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 26. BLOATED FACES.-A decided improvement has taken place here in many bloated faces. 27. ATTENDANCE AT CHURCH.-I have seen at my church one whom I had never seen there before, and another who but very seldom came. 28. PUBLIC OPINION.-The general feeling of respectable citizens is decidedly and strongly in favor of the law, but there is a dislike, personally, to enforce it. 29. FATAL RESULT OF EVADING THE MAINE LIQUOR

LAW.-A sonin-law went to New York soon after the 1st of August, procured fifteen gallons of liquor, allowed his father-in-law all he wished, and in about six weeks carried him to the grave. 30. LIQUOR TOO ACCESSIBLE.’-Our people can too easily get the liquor from New York to allow much change to be effected here. 31. TOWN EXPENSES.-Our selectmen say that half our town expenses, or $400, was formerly traceable to rum. December 24,1854. EAST

HADDAM. 32. Population 2,610. From Rev. IsAAC PArSONS, Congregationalist.

33. PERIOD OF ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 34. INFLUENCE OF THE

MAINE LIQUOR LAW.-Its influence is so good that it surpasses our most sanguine expectations. 6* 129 CHAP. V.] IN CONNECTICUT. [S-Ec. 17-34.

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CHAP. V.] RESULTS OF PROHIBITION [SEC. 3549. 35. PUBLIC HEALTH.-The general health of the community has been improved. 36. RECLAIMED FROM

INTEMPERANCE.-In.the four months past I have not witnessed a single case of intoxication. 37. No LIQUOR SOLD PUBLICLY.-Our selectmen here being opposed to the Maine Liquor Law have made no provision for the sale for medicinal use. No intoxicating liquor is sold publicly in the town. 38.

LIQUOR OTHERWISE PROCURED.-Some persons procure liquor from out of the State. 9. OPPOSITION TO THE MAINE LIQUOR LAW.-The Maine Liquor Law is bitterly opposed by some leading politicians and moderate drinkers. A mighty effort will be made at the spring election to effect a repeal, but I think the friends of the law will prevent it. 40. A VETERAN IN THE

CAUSE.-I have ministered to this people thirtyeight years, and in all this time have advocated the cause of temperance. 41. RECLAIMED FROM

INTEMPERANCE.-In the short time the law has been in operation, those who where formerly drunkards have greatly improved in industry and sobriety 42. THE MAINE LIQUOR LAW SUSTAINED BY THOSE WHO ARE RECLAIMED.-I have no doubt but some of those who are prevented from intoxication by this law will vote for it at our next election. 43. THE COMING ELECTION.-The next State election will be contested in relation to this law, and I am sanguine in the expectation that in this State the friends of the Maine Liquor Law will be in the majority, while in this town the majority will be anti-temperance, I fear, as it was at our town election in October. 44.

ELECTIONS ONCE CORRUPTED AND CONTROLLED BY LIQUOR.-The anti-temperance men here have, in politics, in years past, controlled our elections by means of strong drink, and this use of it has been exceedingly corrupting to our State elections. I fondly hope this baneful influence will cease to control our elections, and that Connecticut will sustain the Prohibitory Liquor Law. December 21, 1854. HADDAM. 45. Population 2,279. From Rev.

JaES KILBOUEN, Congregationalist. 46. PERIOD OF ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 47. RECLAIMED FROM INTEMPERANCE.-TWO cases of reclamation from intemperance have come within the circle of my observation as a result of the Maine Liquor Law. 48. ATTENDANCE AT CHURCH.-One person has become a constant attendant at my church since the enforcement of the Maine Liquor Law, and manifestly owing thereto. He did not attend church before at all.

49. PUBLIC OPINION.-The general feeling of all respectable citizens is 130

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CHAP. V.] IN CONNECTICUT. ESEG.

50-65~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ unanimously and heartily in favor of the law more so than before it passed. 50.

SNEAKING AFTER RUM.-Some persons go, or rather sneak, over to the realms of Governor Seymour [Long Island], after rum. 51. “THE MOST BLESSED

THING.”-An excellent lady, who for many years had suffered almost to death from a drunken husband, said to me, from experience, “Is not the Maine Liquor Law the most blessed thing that ever took place?” Deceember 21, 1854. KILLINGWORTH. 52. Population 1,107. From Rev. III:AM BELL, Congregationalist. 53. PERIOD OF ENFORCEMENT. Since August 1st, 1854. 54.

SALE OF LIQUOR STOPPED.-There was but one place where liquor was sold, and the sale was stopped there immediately after the Maine Liquor Law came into operation. I do not know that it is now sold within our limits. 55.

BUT ONE INSTANCE OF INTOXICATION.-I have heard of but one instance of intoxication since the law went into operation, and the man obtained the liquor from out of town. 56. PARTY OPPOSITION TO THE MAINE LIQUOR LAW.-A large number of the electors here belong to the Democratic party, and oppose the law merely on party grounds. 57. PUBLIC OPINION.-It is my opinion, that if the town could give an honest and impartial expression of their real sentiments in reference to the Maine Liquor Law, nearly every respectable man would vote in favor of it. 58. THE SABBATH.-I should think the observance of the Sabbath has increased since the Maine Liquor Law went into operation. January 3, 1855. MIDDLETOWN. 59. Population 4,230.

From Rev. J. L. DUDLBEY, Congregationalist. 60. PERIOD OF

ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 61. CRIME.-The decrease of crime is already seventy-five per cent. 62. PUBLIC HEALTH.-The general health of the community has improved. 63. RECLAIMED FROM INTEMPERANCE.-Several cases of reclamation from intemperance have come within the scope of my own observation. 64. TRADE.-I should think, also, there has been an increase in the legitimate home trade of the town. 65. THE SABBATH.-The observance of the Sabbath has decidedly increased. 131 CI-IAP. V.] IN CONNECTICUT.

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CHAP. V.] P8ULT8 OF PROIIIBITION [SEc. 66-76. 66. PUBLIC OPINION.-The law wins favor every day, even from the ranks of the opposition. .Dece7mber 21, 1854. 67. CONFESSIONS OF AxN OPPONENT.-The Middletown’ews, which has hitherto opposed the Prohibitory Liquor Law, in alluding to the recent election in that city, confesses that “there was less disorder and drunkenness than usual at the close of the day,” and adds, “whatever may be said of the Maine Law, it has been instrumental in effecting a considerable external change in the habits of many-at least we do not see as many instances of intoxication as formerly.” From Rev. DAvID SYMON, Congregationalist. 68. THE SABBATH.-There has been much less open violation of the Sabbath since the Maine Liquor Law came into effect. 69.

DISAPPEARANCE OF I)RUNKENNESS.-No drunkenness is seen in the streets in towns where the Maine Liquor Law is enforced, and every thing is as quiet as one could wish. 70. OPPOsITION GIVING WAY.-There is not half so much open opposition to the Maine Liquor Law now as before it was passed. Many who were opponents say they can not now oppose it, as it works admirably, and ought to be sustained. Some who were formerly intemperate men, now rejoice in the results. 71. THIRTY DOLLARS SATED IN ONE MONTH.-One formerly very intemperate man remarked one month after the Maine Liquor Law went into operation, that he had thirty dollars in cash, and that had it not been for the law, he should not have had a cent. December 21, 1854.

WESTFORD. 72. Population 1,473. From Rev. Amos SNELL, Baptist. 73. PERIOD

OF ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 74. CRIME.-The diminution of crime has been very considerable. I have only heard of one instance of a man abusing his family since the 1st of August, and that was in a neighboring town, and caused by rum purchased before that time. 75. PUBLIC HEALTH.-We have had but few cases of fever in our community since that time, and none of insanity. The health of many persons has essentially improved. 76. THE

SABBATH.-The observance of the Sabbath has improved. In a neighborhood about three miles from my residence, a man that was a bitter opposer of the Maine Liquor Law at first, has since said it operates nobly Many who took a similar position at first, have arrived at the same conclusion in reference to the stillness and order of the Sabbath. 132 RESULTS OF

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MEETINVGS.-A citizen of this place says: “I have attended town meetings in this town for fourteen years, and in every instance have seen more or less of the voters intoxicated previous to our last October meeting, at which time there was nothing of the kind visible either in or about our town-room.” I have not been here myself so long, but saw a marked difference in the appearance of a portion of our townsmen at our last autumnal meeting from that of those at previous ones. 78. PUBLIC

OPINION.-The general feeling of respectable citizens is favorable to the Maine Liquor Law. Being engaged in business for the town at the time of the passage of our Prohibitory Law, by reason of which I had occasion to circulate somewhat more among the inhabitants, I heard harsh anathemas and execrations pronounced against our law-makers on account of the passage of the bill. Among other bad and injurious results predicted, it was frequently said that drunkenness would be increased-some thought four, and some tenfold. But soon after the law came into operation such tempests of words and blustering sounds died away, for drunkenness decreased, and has all but vanished. 79. THE PUBLIC PEAcE.-One who was opposed to the Maine Liquor Law said to me the other day, “You can not tell the difference in my neighborhood since your law came in force from what it was previously, especially on Sunday. Formerly, early on the morning of the Sabbath, discordant sounds disturbed the quiet of the day, and playing, loud talking, shooting, swearing, and fighting were the order of the Sabbath; but now my neighborhood is as free from such commotion as it is around the sanctuary.” 80. OBSERVANCE OF THE LAW.-But few criminal acts have been brought before the public under this law-thus few prosecutions and lawsuits have resulted. 81. PHYSICIANS, LAWYEIRS AND JAILERS SHORT OF

EMPLOYMENT.While the Maine Liquor Law has proved a very great blessing to some, and a benefit to all in our community, a few are prevented in part, or in whole, obtaining the income of their former employment, viz., physicians and lawyers, who have less to do; and a jail-keeper in an adjoining county declares he is out of business in his line, for the jail is without a tenant. One year ago it had about fifty. 82. PERSONAL

APPEAP.RANCE.-Some persons in this place, whose faces plainly showed too much intimacy with strong drink six months ago, are essentially changed in their appearance. The fullness of the cheek, the soft, puffy appearance under the chin, and the redness of the nose have vanished, and probably, in some instances, the disposition is not changed; the unnatural appetite still wages war against restraint; but as strong drink can not be obtained as formerly, they are passing through this ordeal against their will. But we think, as appetite loses its hold by reason of abstinence, that trampled-down judgment will arise again in its majesty, ascend its throne, 133 CI-IAP. V.1 IN CONNECTICUT. [SEC. 77-82.

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CHAP. VL] BESULTS OF PROIIIBITION [SEc. 1. conquer the tyrants of usurpation, and sway its peaceful scepter over all the powers of the mind.

83. CHRISTIANV DUTY.-If there are those of our fellow-men, therefore, that are not disposed to be quiet, sober, and useful, and we can enable them to become so by the use of means that are consistent with strictest morality and in agreement with our holy religion, then the field is before us, and our duty is plain in reference to the enforcement of a prohibitory law.

February 20,1855. Go to Connecticut-glorious old Connecticut-that much-despised Nutnmeg State. Where will you find the greater? Take Connecticut and go to New Haven, the City of the Elms, and ask the keepers of tile city prison and of the work-house, and what will they tell you? I have got the official statementihere it is. In July last.” the keeper of the city prison said, “we shut up fifty persons for crimes arising out of the use of inotxicating drinks. The month after the passage of the Prohibition Law we put in fifteen only for said ofinse.” The keeper of the work-house said, “We put in seventy-three in the work-house in July, and in August we put in fifteen only.” What becomes, then, of all the arguments of the law’s inutility?REV. ToEODOaE L. CUYLER, November, 1854.

NEW HAVEN COUNTY. Peace, harmony, and religious quiet of New Haven County-The Editor’s testimony-State Reform School.

MrRnDEr.-Population-From Rev. R. H. M[AINE: -Period of enforcement-Crime-Pe claimed from intemperance-Public opinion-Necessity of the Maine Liquor Law-The State Reform School-Relieving distress. NEW

HTAVEN.-Population-Birthplace of Rev. LYMAN BEECieR, D.D.-The city prison The city work-house-The city jail and watch-house.-From Rev. LEONAnRD

BACON, D.D. -Maine Liquor Law friends increasing-The Sabbath-PRumsellers arrested-A mariner in difficulty-Families relieved.-From Rev. S. W. S.

Dutton:-The prodigal returned. From Rev. EDWARD STRONG:-Period of enforcement-Attendance at church-Public opinion-Sobriety and peace-Public occasions-I)ramselling suppressed-Infractions of the law-Arrests and convictions-Public opinion.-From Hon. HOt.ACE GREELEY: NYew Haven Agricultural Fair. YALE COLLEGE.-lNTumber of Students-From Professor SILLIMAN:-Consumption of wine in the College-Customs of society.-From Professsor THACKaR:-Effect of the Maine Liquor Law on students.-From Mr.

DWIGHT:-College government more easy. -From Mr. MATmESON, freshman:-Classes free from liquors. 1. HAVING spent a few days last fall in this delightful an4 romantic county, we can bear personal testimony to the peace, harmony, and religious quiet of the inhabitants. We did not see the slightest indication that intoxicating liquor was accessible to 134

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CHAP. VI.] IN CONNECTICUT. [SEc. 2-13. the people. There were no loafers and idlers about, but every body seemed intent on their several industrial pursuits. It was a hopeful scene, contrasting it, as we naturally did, with the drunkenness and disorder of the national Capitol at Washington, where “intemperance is itself run mad with excess.” 2. There was one sight in particular which did our heart good, and that was the State Reform School at Meriden, where we saw the excellent chaplain, Rev. R. H. MAINE, holding in perfect subordination and good order, by the strength of his moral influence, a large number of boys, collected from the families that had been victimized by the rum traffic. Thus Connecticut is not only doing its best to prevent drunkenness in future, but to educate its unoffending victims-the children of drunkards-into good and intelligent citizens. 3.

Population 65,588. MERIDEN. 4. Population 3,559. From Rev. E. H. MAINS, Baptist, chaplain to the State Reform School. 5. PERIOD OF

ENFORcEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 6. CRIME.-Crime has diminished perhaps seventy-five per cent. 7. RECLAIMED FROM INTEMPERANCE.-I have heard of a number of cases of reclamation from intemperance in consequence of the enforcement of the Maine Liquor Law. 8. PUBLIC OPINION.-The great majority of respectable citizens here are strongly in favor of the Maine Liquor Law. 9. NECESSITY OF THE MAINE LIQUOR LAW.-I am now, and long have been, fully convinced of the necessity of such a law. 10. THE STATE REFORM

ScHOOL.-We have 112 boys in this institution, a large share of whom have had intemperate parents, and some have been intemperate previous to conming here. Our by-laws forbid the use of spirituous liquors unless on the recommendation of a physician. 1 1i. RELIEVING DISTRESS. SO80 far as I can learn, the law works well here, and is doing wonders in relieving distress in many poor families. January 2, 1855. NEW HAVEN CITY. 12.

Population in 1850, 20,345; in 1853, 23,000. 13. Rev. LYMIAN BEECHER, D.D., father of HARRIET BEECHiER STOWE, of HENRY WARD BEECHER, and four other eminent preachers, was born at New Haven, Ct., October 12th, 1775.

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CHAP. VI.] RESULTS OF PR0UITI0N [SEc. 14-16. In 1810 he received and accepted a call from the Congregational church at Litchfield, Ct., where he remained until 1826. It was here that Dr. BEECHER first recommended total abstinence as a remedy for intemperance. As early as 1811, the association of which he was a member appointed a committee to report what could be done to stay the progress of intemperance. Their re port was made, and after lamenting the wide-spread danger, dis couragingly said, that there seemed to be no feasible remedy. Dr. BEECHER moved that the committee be discharged, and that another committee be appointed to report immediately a remedy for intemperance. He was made chairman, and reported reso lutions at once, recommending to all Christians and good men the immediate and entire abandonment of intoxicating drinks. This is believed to have been the first step taken in this country in the history of total abstinence. The famous ” Six Sermons upon Intemperance” were first written and preached in Litchfield. A very dear friend of Dr. BEECHER had become intemperate. This fact moved all his affection and zeal. The six sermons were born of a heart full of love and grief, and they have been read in almost every language of the civilized world, to the great ben efit of millions of mankind. 14. THE CITY PRISON.-Commitments for crimes arising from intemper ance: In July, 1854, before the Maine Liquor Law was enforced….50 In Aug., ” after c; c..15 Difference in favor of the law……- -. - 35 15. THE CITY WooRKi-oTTsE.-Commitments: In July, 1854……………………………………..78 In Aug., “……………………………….15 Difference in favor of Maine Liquor Law………… 58 16. THE CITY JAIL AND WATCH-HOUSE.-Commitments for drunkenness and crimes arising therefrom: In July, 1854…………………………….. 123 In Aug., “……………………………………. 31 Difference in favor of Maine Liquor Law……….. 92 136 CHA-P. VI.] RESULTS OF PROHIBITION

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CHP I]I ONCIU.LE.1-1 From PRev. LEONA&D BACON, D.D. 17. MAINE LIQUOR LAW

FRIENDS INCREASING.-My belief is, that the law has many more friends now than it had when it became operative. I did not take an active part in promoting the law, for I did believe that our people in Connecticut would not agree to such a law, which proposed to set aside some of the old English safeguards, as to a man’s house being his castle, and so forth. I said I did not believe our people would submit to it; but the result has proved that I was wrong, and the fears I entertained have not been realized in any one instance. So far as I know, the general feeling is one of increased satisfaction with the law. It is recognized by all respectable peopleI mean by respectable people those who make it a point to belong to religious congregations. Parties who stood aloof from the temperance reformation now give in their adhesion to the Maine Law. They consider that the question has assumed a new form. It is now no longer simply a question of temperance, but a governmental question, one of legislative foresight and morality, and therefore they wish to abide by the law. 18. THE SABBATH.-Our Sundays are much more quiet than they were; although for many years past our authorities have been very rigid in enforcing an external respect for the Sabbath. 19. RUMSELLERS

APRRESTED.-As to the ulterior purpose of the lawthe preventing intemperance-of course it does not entirely suppress intemperance. No man in his senses ever thought it would, in the present state of things.

Liquor can be purchased in New York, only three hours distant from us, and all who are desirous can supply themselves in that way. But whoever is found drunk is arrested-without r’espect ofpersons-and if the liquor which made him drunk was purchased here, the vender is very sure to be convicted as soon as the purchaser is sober enough to testify. 20. A MARINER IN

DIFFICULTY.-The master of a coal vessel, who had been in the habit of taking a little drop when he got ashoredischarged a cargo of coals at the wharf, and having transacted his business on shore, started to go down to his vessel. Hie dropped into one of his old places; they told him the danger of acceding to his request, but gave him a little grog. He stepped into another, and after the same remonstrance, received an additional supply. In this way he made some half dozen calls, thinking that things were taking a strange turn when a sailor was not allowed to take a little grog openly, when he wished to pay for it. Unfortunately, however, the last drop was too many for him; and moving along toward the wharf rather top-heavy, he was picked up by a policeman, for being more than half-seas over. He felt, when sobered a little, the awkward predicament into which he had got, and when taken before the police justice frankly told ,, names of all the parties who had given him drink; and some half dozen ,. ests and convictions were forthwith made. .1 FAMILIES RELIEVED.-According to the testimony of our city mis 137 CHAP. VI.] IN CONNECTICUT. [SEc. 17-21.

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CHAP. VL] RESULTS OF PROHIBITION [Sxc. 22-27. sionary, who has the best opportunity of knowing, famnilies that were suffer. ing last winter from destitution, are this winter provided with necessaries, notwithstanding the “hard times,” because the dram-shops are no longer open. January 9, 1855. From Rev. S. W. S. DUTTON. 22. THE PRODIGAL RETURNED.-There is in my congregation a young man of a respectable family, kind, pleasant, and agreeable, who earned good wages as a mechanic-the only support of a widowed mother and an only sister-had got into dissipated habits, and for four or five years past would have gone on a drunken spree for weeks together, and was, consequently, a great source of affliction to his friends. Reasoning and remonstrance were in vain. But the law came to his aid. The temptation was removed, and he has since done well. He has recently purchased a small house for his mother and sister, and furnished it comfortably. He is a regular attender at church, and expresses very feelingly his gratification at the enforcement of the law. February 9, 1855. From Rev. EDWARD STRONeG, Congregationaist. 23. PERIOD OF

ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 24. ATTENDANCE AT CHURcH.-The attendance at my church has apparently increased, and to a considerable extent. 25. PUBLIC OPINION.-The general feeling of respectable citizens is that of decided approval of the Maine Liquor Law. 26. SOBRIETY AND

PEACE.-Before our Prohibitory Law went into operation, to meet a man in a state of intoxication was a matter of almost daily occurrence. To hear the midnight uproar of drunken revelers, singing and howling along the streets, scarcely attracted attention from its commonness. To have a gala-day or festival of any kind in the city without numerous shameful spectacles of beastly drunkenness, was undreamed of and unknown. The law has now been in force with us for a period of between five and six months; it has been faithfully executed. The result and the change from the deplorable state of things above indicated are truly wonderful. The law has done all that its most devoted advocates anticipated, and, in my judgment, even more. For myself, although I have been from one end of the city to the other every day-quite as much certainly as formerly-I have not seen a solitary case of intoxication since our law went into operation, nor heard the uproar of nightly carousers, heretofore so common. 27.

PUBLIC OCCASIONS.-Even on the public occasions which have transpired during this period-our State Fair, held in this city in October, for example-an occasion which drew together from all parts of the State the largest crowd I have ever seen in New Haven, I can not learn that a single intoxicated person was seen in the streets. 138 CHAP. VI.] RESULTS OF

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DRAMSELLING SUPPRESSED.-Dramselling among us has been almost entirely suppressed. 29. INFRACTIONS OF THE LAW.-Probably there are in some few instances infractions of the law. 30. ARRESTS AND CONVICTIONS.-There have been some arrests and convictions for violating the law. 31. PUBLIC

OPINION.-There is, I think, a sentiment of high gratification and growing approval of the prohibitory statute throughout the community, and we hope that every other State will follow us in this legislative and social reform. January 10, 1855. From Ho-RACE GREELEY. 32. NEW HIAVEN

AGRICULTURAL FAIR.-There was a meeting of 20,000 people the other day at the New Haven Agricultural Fair, and there was not a man upon the ground manifesting signs of intoxication among that great multitude. When was this ever the case under the old law? Never. overmber, 1854. YALE

COLLEGE.* 33. Number of students 400. From Professor SILLIMAN. 34.

CONSUMPTION OF WINE IN THE COLLEGE.-MVy impression is that the law has worked very favorably. I am not now in the college, and can not say so much from actual experience there, but I have heard several of the students speak of the law as having produced a very decidedly good effect upon the students generally. Not a quart of wine or liquor is drunk now, where before gallons were used. I am decidedly of opinion that it has produced a very marked change in the college. 35. CUSTOMS OF SOCIETY.-It has also produced a great change in the general customs of society. My wife has been in the habit of visiting among the poor, and in houses where before she used to find misery and vice, she now finds happiness and comfort. February 10, 1855. From Professor TRACuEa. 36. EFFECT OF THE

MAINE LIQUOR LAW ON STUDENTS.-I am convinced that the law has made a very great difference among our students. Formerly some of them used to drink so as to be affected by it. They got the liquors at the medical halls, nicely labeled as cordials, and kept it in their own rooms. Such a thing is now entirely unknown. We have had no case of intemperance in the college since the law passed, that I know of. It was whispered about that the chief of police had escorted two young gentlemen to their lodgings recently, who, but for his kindness, might have been arrested. It is believed that he has frequently made himself serviceable in * From The Maine Law Illusstrated. 139 IN CONNECTICUT. [SEc. 28-36. CHAP. VI.]

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CHAP. VI. EUT FPOIBTO Sc 7 5 this way. But we have no outward indications now among the students that drink is used. There is none of that noise and uproar among them that used to be. The only objection we can have to the law is, that it does not stretch far enough. Persons can send to New York for a basket of champagne, and get it delivered at their houses without any difficulty. It has been reported that some of the students have done this, but I have seen no instance of it myself. February 10, 18.55. From Mr. DwIG’irr, Resident Tutor. 37. COLLEGE GOVERNMENT MORE EASY.-The results of the law have been much more favorable on the institution than I had any idea they possibly could be. The law has made a very decided difference in the college. I have no doubt there is some drinking still, but it must be greatly diminished, for its outside developments are entirely done away. I live in the college, and have an opportunity of seeing what goes on, and I am satisfied that college government is now much more easy than it was before the operations of the Maine Law.

February 10, 1855. From Mr. MATHIESON, Freshman. 38. CLASSES FREE FROM

LIQUORS.-All our classes are free from the use of liquors. I think if they were inclined to intemperance I should have heard of it. There are no places about college that I know of where liquor of any sort can be got.

February 10, 1855. Ts there any honest’y with those who say they do not believe the Mile Liquor Law can be enforced, when yet the facts say thatt i is enforced? Is there any man who will say this law will make more drunkards, when within two hours’ aide from us he will find that it is in full force and that it has not made any? -HON. Ho RACE G.EELEY, N. Y., Novembers, 1854. NEW LONDON COUNTY. Prohibition essential to the enjoyment of enlightened civilization.-County prison-Tests imony of Methodist Episcopal preachers-From Rev. Mr. Bvs:SH  Trhe cause gaining ground.-From Rev. JOHN W. SALTER:-Prison cells to be let-From the New Haven Temperance Advocate.-Out of business. COLCHESTER.-Population-From Rev. ERASTUS

DICEIXNSON:-Period of enforcement Public peace-Criminal prosecutions-Reclaimed from intemperance-Public opinion.

MONTVILLE.-Population-From Rev. JOHN W. SALTER:-Period of enforcement-Reclaim ed from intemperance-Trade-Attendance at church-Dens of iniquity closed. NEw LONDON CITY -Population-From Rev. TRYON EDWARDS, D.D.:-Period of en~ 140 CHAP. VII.] RESULTS OF PROIIIBITION [SEc. 37, 38.

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CHAP. VII.] IN CONNECTICUT. [SEC. 1-6. forcement-Crime-Public health-Reclaimed from intemperance-Improvement in moderate drinkers-The Sabbath-Public opinion-Beneficial effects of the Maine Liquor Law.

NORwICH.- Population - From Rev. Mr. BUSH: - Absence of drunkards.-From J.

J. WAITE, Esq.:-Working of the law-Public opinion.

PRESTON.-Population-From Rev. N. H. MATTESON:-Period of enforcement-Thorough execution of the law-Crime and drunkenness disappeared-Publie health-All the drunkards reformed-Repeal of the Maine Liquor Law-Sale of liquor-Trade-The Sabbath-Attendance at church-Popularity of the Maine Liquor Law.-From Rev. S. Hur T:-Crime-Public health-Public tranquillity-Reclaimed from intemperance Trade-Condition of families imnproved-The Sabbath-Attendance at church-Public opinion-Beneficial effects of the Maine Liquor Law. 1.

PROHIBITION in New London County has been a most complete triumph. In whatever aspect its results are viewed, they present facts such as must strike the conviction home to every mind at all free from the trammels of mistaken self-interest, that for a people to enjoy the real blessings of enlightened civilization, a prohibitory liquor law, well sustained and enforced, is of the first importance. 2. Population 51,821. 3. COUNTY

PRISON.-Commitments to the New London County Prison: For August and September, 1853………………………32 For August and September, 1854………………………15 Decrease under Maine Liquor Law…………..17 Showing a deduction, from the corresponding months of 1853, in favor of the first two months of prohibition, of more than one half. 4. TESTIMONY OF METHODIST EPISCOPAL PREACHERS.-The New London District Preachers’ Meeting of the M. E. Church, at its recent session, unanimously Resolved, That having come together from all parts of the eastern portion of the State, we most cheerfully unite our testimony in favor of the efficiency of our new Prohibitory Liquor Law, and unanimously declare that its success has been hitherto marked and triumphant. From Rev. Mr. BusH. 5. THE CAUSE GAINING GROUNr).-This cause has been gaining ground among us for years, and having passed through a great moral struggle, we stand on higher ground than if we had not made the effort. 6.

SucCESS OF THE MAINE LIQUOR LAW IN CONNECTICUT.-While six States have passed the Maine Liquor Law, none of them have succeeded like ours. The reports from the towns at the late county meeting at New London were cheering, and enough to convince all heretofore opposed to the law.

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CHAP. VII.] RESULTS OF PROHIBITION [SEc. 7-18. From Rev. JouN W. SALTER, Montville. 7. PRISON CELLS TO BE LET.-At a convention on the 27th instant, New London reported: “Prison Cells to be Let.” From the New Haven Temperance Advocate. 8. OUT OF BuiSINESS.-The jailer of New London County.

The county prison is empty. The Maine Liquor Law is justly held responsible for this result. Last year, before the law went into operation, from the 1st of August to the 1st of January inclusive, there were upward of fifty prisoners in the county jail; since the 1st of August last the number has been gradually diminishing, till on New Year’s day there was but one poor fellow in durance, who, “solitary and alone,” was awaiting trial for the violation of the Liquor Law. COLCHESTER. 9.

Population 2,468. From Rev. ERASTUS DICKINSON, Congregationalist. 10.

PERIOD OF ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 11. PUBLIC PEACE.-We have a population of some 500 or 600 Irish who, previous to the enforcement of our glorious Maine Liquor Law, were in the habit of becoming intoxicated on the Sabbath and at funerals of their own people, and then fighting, from which prosecutions and fines resulted every few weeks. Since our present law went into operation I have heard of but one such scene, and then it happened that an Irishman had obtained a demijohn of rum from New York. 12. CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS.-Nearly all the prosecutions here arose from drinking. Our experience in this borough is, that crimes against the public peace will diminish at least 99 per cent. in the absence of all intoxicating liquors. 13. RECLAIMED FROM INTEMPERANCE.-Many have become sober who were often drunken before, and would probably become so again if they could get the liquor. 14. PUBLIC OPINIoN.-But little respect is entertained for any man who is opposed to the Maine Liquor Law. December 23,1854. MIONTVILLE. 15. Population 1,848. From Rev. JOHN W. SALTER, Congregationalist. 16. PERIOD OF ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 17.

RECLAIMED FROM INTEMPERANCE.-There have been a few cases of reclamation from intemperance as a result of the Maine Liquor Lawhundreds in New England. 18. TRADE.-There has been an increase in the legitimate home trade. 142 CI-IAP. VT-I.] RESULTS OF PROHIBITION [Sic. 7-18.

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CHAP. VII.] IN CONNECTICUL [Sxc. 19-33. 19. ATTENDANCE AT CHURCH. -There has been an increase in the attendance at church in some parts of the town. 20. DENS OF INIQUITY CLOSED.-Three dens of iniquity have been closed, their inmates, numbering forty or fifty souls, scattered, and some of these persons are now honestly employed. December 29, 1854. NEW LONDON

CITY. 21. Population in 1850, 8,991. In 1853, 10,000. From Rev. TpYoN

EDWARDS, D.D., Congregationalist. 22. PERIOD OF ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 23. CRIME.-There has been a great diminution of crime. 24.

PUBLIC HEALTH.-The general health of the community seems better. 25.

RECLAIMED FROM INTEMPERANCE.-There have been several cases of reclamation from intemperance as a result of the Maine Liquor Law, and within the scope of my own observation. 26. IMPROVEMENT IN MODERATE DRINKERS.-There have been several cases where the individual, though not habitually intemperate, has been obliged to give up drinking, much to the improvement of him or herself and the family. 27. THE SABBATH.-The observance of the Sabbath has increased. A physician here, in large practice, says he has not met, on the evening of the Sabbath [or any other evening], one noisy person since the 1st of August, although such persons were common before.

28. PUBLIC OPINION.-The general feeling of respectable citizens is decidedly, strongly, and increasingly in favor of the law, without, as far as I know, one solitary exception. 29. BENEFICIAL EFFECTS OF THE MAINE

LIQUOR LAW.-Had I time, I could fill sheets with interesting incidents illustrating the beneficial effects of the Maine Liquor Law. January 8,1855. NORWICH. 30. Population in 1850, 10,265. In 1853, 11,500. From Rev. Mr. Busu, Universalist. 31. ABSENCE OF DRUNKARDS.-Since the 1st of August I have not seen a man drunk in Norwich, where the sight had been of daily occurrence. Vot,embner, 1854. From J. J. WAITE, Esq. 32. WORKING OF

TI-IE LAW.-The law is working admirably in Norwich. Its effects upon the community arc very good. The village was formerly noted for drunkenness, but now an intoxicated man is seldom met with. 39. PUBLIC 0rINTON.TThc law has gained the goodwill of the better 143 CHAP. VII.] IN CONNECTICUT.

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RiESULTS OF PROHIIBITION classes of the community. I know many persons there who went against the law, because they were told it would infringe their rights as citizens, who, now that they have seen it enforced, are decidedly in favor of it. February 7, 1855. PRESTON. 34. Population 1,842.

From Rev. N. HI. MATTESON, Baptist. 35. PERIOD) OF ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 36. THOROUGH EXECUTION OF THE MAINE LIQUOR LAW.-The Maine Liquor Law has been so thoroughly executed, both here and through the State, that the public sale of liquor is a thing unknown. 37.

CRIME.-There is a diminution of crime to the extent, I think, of eighty-five per cent. 38. DRUNKENivESS DISAPPEARED).-Before this revolution commenced, I saw more or less drunkards every day, as I traveled on the public road, and now I see none. Others, whose business calls them to travel constantly through our villages and on our railroads, say they see no drunkenness now. 39. PUBLIC HEALTH.-I have neither seen nor heard of the first case wYhere any person has either sickened, died, or become insane for want of rum. 40. ALL THE DRUNKARDS REFORMED.-The operation of the Maine Liquor Law has reformed all the drunkards in the town, and will keep them sober so long as it is enforced, and perhaps no longer. 41. REPEAL OF THE MAINE LIQUOR LAW.-I think some, and not a few, of the former victims of intemperance would regard it as the worst calamity that could befall them to have the Maine Liquor Law repealed. 42.

SALE OF LIQUOR.-I think that there is not as much liquor sold for a purely medicinal purpose as before. 43. TRADE.- A numerous class have the means of purchasing far more largely of the necessaries of life. 44. THE

SABBATH.-The observance of the Sabbath has increased, for the Maine Liquor Law has been the means of closing up the dens where the vile and disorderly have been accustomed to resort and revel on the Sabbath day.

45. ATTENDANCE AT CHURCH.-I see individuals in my congregation I have never seen in the sanctuary before, and expect to see more such when the law shall have had time to work its legitimate effects, for many were never able before to appear in the house of God decently clad. 46.

POPULARITY OF THE MAINE LIQU-oR L-kw.-The law is popular with iuch as have any just claims to respectability, and its beneficial effects are so apparent, that among rumsellers and rum politicians there is hardly a dog to bark out, Jacuary I, 1S55. 144 CHAP. VII.] [SEc. 34-46,

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HUT. [SEC. 47-56. From Rev. S. IIJuNT, Congregationalist. 47. CRIME.-I should think crime has diminished here at least seventy five per cent. 48.

PUBLIC HEALTH.-The general health of the community has im proved. 49.

PUBLIC TRANQUILLITY.-There is much less rioting, abuse, and drunkenness than before. 50. PECLAIIMED FROM INITEMPERANCE.-I should judge from fifteen to twenty-five cases of reclamation from intemperance, as a result of the Maine Liquor Law, have come within the scope of my own observation.

51. TRADE.-There has been an increase in the legitimate home trade of this town. 52. CONDITION OF FAMILIES IMPROVED.-There are many families that were almost reduced to starvation and want, that are now provided with a sufficiency. 53. THE SABBATH.-I should think there has been increased observance of the Sabbath, as there has been less running about, especially among the Irish. 54. ATTENDANCE AT CHURCH.-The attendance at my church has perhaps been improved, but this is not to be expected as among the first effects of the Maine Liquor Law. 55. PUBLIC OPINION.-The law is gaining friends, and it never stood firmer than now. 56. BE:NEFICIAL

EFFECTS OF THE MAINE LIQUOR LAW.-The incidents illustrating the good effects of the law are so numerous, that it would be almost impossible to give you a just conception of them without a very lengthy communication.

.FebTua7ty 3, 1855. Tohe asence of clime, hi, te order hic everywhere prevais the diin tion of owdyis, thie qetde which generally obtais-1all prove that the law works its mission and is a tbl.seng to he commoity.GOVERNOR DUTTON. TOLLAND COUNTY. Prevalence of peace in the county-Poputlation. CovENr-TY.-Population-From Rev. HiENRY BLAKE:-Period of enforcement-Crime Public health-Reclaimed from intemperance-The Sabbath-Public opinion-No sale of liqutor-Public tranquillity.

STAFFORD.-POpulatioi From Rev. S. ITINE:-Period of enforcement-Crime-Pnblic health-Reclaimed from intemperance-Trade-Attendance at church The Sabbaths Public ot)ini,n, CH.AP. VIU. ] IN CONNECTI ‘I,, pitr (figtt. 7 145

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CHAP. VIII.] RESULTS OF PROIIIBITION LSEC. 1-10. 1. Some parts of Tolland County have long enjoyed the blessings of prohibition, while those parts which have only just become subject to it are now as free from intemperance, disorder, etc., as can be desired. Peace prevails on their borders. 2. Population 20,091. COVENTRY. 3. Population 1,984. From Rev.

HENRY BLAH:, Congregationalist. 4. PERIOD OF ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 5. CRIME. The diminution of crime has been great. 6. PUBLIC

HEALTH.-The general health of the community has no doubt improved. 7.

RECLAIMED FROM INTEMPERANCE.-Many who were intemperate are now seen sober.

8. THE SABBATH.-Sabbath observance has no doubt increased. 9. PUBLIC

OPINION.-The general feeling of all respectable citizens here is that the Maine Liquor Law is one of the greatest blessings. 10. No SALE OF

LiQUOR.-There is no open sale of liquor. 11. PUBLIC TRANQUILLITY.-There is no appearance of intoxication, and great quietness prevails. December 23, 1854. STAFFORD. 12. Population 2,940. From Rev. S. HINE. 13. PERIOD OF

ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 14. CRIME.-Drunken brawls and fightings, before common in this town, have now ceased. 15. PUBLIC

IHEALTH. The immediate consequences of intemperance are less. 16.

RECLAIMED FROM INTEMPERANCE.-Some half a dozen cases of reclamation from intemperance have come under my own observation as a result of the Maine Liquor Law. 17. TRADE.-The hard times just now render comparisons as to trade unfavorable, yet many more of the comforts of life are procured by the families of those who were drunkards. There is far less spent in dissipation. 18. ATTENDANCE AT CHURCH.-The place wherein I preach-Staffordville-has never allowed tippling shops; hence, although an increase has been made in my congregation, it is only in part on account of the Maine Liquor Law. ]9. THE SABBATH -Sabbath observance has very much increased 20. PUBLIC OPINION.-The general feeling of respectable citizens is favorable to the Maine Liquor Law, which is gaining greater favor every da,. J,Taiza,y 23, 1S55. 146 CHAP. YIII.] RESIULTS OF PROHIBITION [SEC.

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CHAP. IX.] IN CONNECTICUT. LSEC. 1-8. t4rttR iut. Generally speaking, the law is most successfully and triumphantly sustained in New Haven; and what is true of New Haven, is also true of other towns ill Connecticut. I have the means, from my official position, as well as from other sources, of learning the operation of the law, and I am prepared to say that it has been complete. Gentlemen engaged in shipping, in mechanical pursuits, in trade, in all parts of the State, bear the same testimony, that the law is being carried into effect, and has a most beneficial result upon their respective communities.-GOVERO Ra DUTTOn-. WINDHAM COUNTY. Many instances of reclamation from intemperance-Population-From Rev. Mr. Bush: Sobriety and industry-Jail and alms-house. CANTERBURY.-Population-From Mr. A. H.

BENNETT:-Period of enforcement-Crime Appearance of the poor-Reclaimed from intemperance-Trade-The Sabbath-Public opinion-Effects of the Maine Liquor Law on a colored mnan-Homes of the destitute made glad. CENTRAL

VILLAGE.-From Mr. Wm. C. MONROE:-Crime-Public health-Reclaimed from intemperance-Trade-The Sabbath-Attendance at church-Public opision-Violation of the Maine Liquor Law. WILLIMANTIC-Population-From Rev. S. G. WILLARD:-Period of enforcement-Re claimed from intemperance-Trade-Less suffering-Public opinion-Neighbor’s chil dren-No grog-shops. 1. WINDHAM County has many instances of reclamation from intemperance through the operation of the Prohibitory Law, and all the blessings of a sober people are now enjoyed there. 2. Population 31,081.

From Rev. Mr. BuiSH, of Norwich. 3. SOBRIETY AND INDUSTRY.-I could give a long list of names of men who are now sober and industrious, who were formerly idle and addicted to drinking. So it is in Windham County. 4.

JAIL AND ALMS-HOUSE.-The jail and alms-house are almost empty. These are but samples of the effects of the Maine Liquor Law. November, 1854.

CANTERBURY. 5. Population 1,669. From Mr. A. HI. BENNETT, Farmer, Methodist Local Preacher, supplying two pulpits. 6. PERIOD OF

ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 7. CRIME.-There have generally been about six arrests a year in this village for violations of the public peace. Since the passage of the Maine Liquor Law no arrest has taken place for this or any other crime. 8. APPEARANCE OF THE POOR.-The general appearance of the poor 147 CHAP. IX.] IN CONNECTICUT. [ SEC. 1-8.

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QHAP. IX.] RESULTS OF PROHIBITION [SEc. 9-20. has very much improved. They are decidedly more comfortable than ever before since I have known this place, notwithstanding the present hard times. 9. RECLAIMED FROM

INTEMPERANCE.-About thirty were formerly addicted to intemperate habits.

Twelve of these were known as ” loafers,” and they have disappeared from our village. The remaining eighteen are now sober citizens, and appear respectable. 10. TRADE.-There must have been an increase in the legitimate home trade of the place. 11. THE SABBATH.-The observance of the Sabbath has very much increased. Our hotel on the Sabbath was formerly crowded about the barroom with the baser sort of people. But now there is nothing of the kind. 12. PUBLIC OPIlNIoN.-The Maine Liquor Law has been gaining strength in the affections of the people. The rum influence had ruled for four years, but some of the.hardest opponents of the Maine Liquor Law acknowledge that it has done much good already. 13. EFFECT OF THE MAINE

LIQUOR LAW ON A COLORED MAN.-About seven years ago, Mr. GEORGE GEER, a colored man, bought a piece of land, built himself a house, and paid for it within forty dollars. He removed to his new house, and then commenced laboring for one L. WOOD, a rumseller and tavern-keeper. He stayed there until he became a confirmed drunkard. His house became dilapidated, windows entirely broken. He finally sold his house for forty-five dollars, only five dollars more than his debt. So degraded has he been that he has been known to devour with eagerness skippery ham and other filth. But since the 1st of last August he has been entirely sober. His family has had enough, and are otherwise comfortable. Last week, March the 8th, he bought and paid cash for a barrel of provisions, and brought it home to his family. Such was never the case before, though he has kept house for twenty years. 14. HOMEs OF THE DESTITUTE MADE GLAD.-We could relate many similar cases to the above, where families have become blessed, and the homes of the destitute have been made glad with plenty. March 15,1855.

CENTRAL VILLAGE. 15. Population 1,800. From Mr. WILLIAM C. MONROE, Farmer.

16. PERIOD OF ENFORCEMENT.-1St of August, 1854. 17. CRIME.-Crime has diminished fifty per cent. in this village. 18. PUBLIc HEALTH.-The general health of the community in relation to fever, insanity, etc., has improved about twenty-five per cent. 19. RECLAIMED FROM INTEMPERANCE.-No less than thirty cases of reclamation from intemperance have come within the scope of my own observation as a result of the Maine Liquor Law. 148 CHAP. IX.]

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CHAP. IX.] IN CONNECTICUT. LSxc. 21-83. 20. TRADE.-The legitimate home trade has been increased. 21. THE SABBATH.-The Sabbath has been better observed. 22. ATTENDANCE AT CHURCH.-There have been fifteen additional attendants at my church, which does not profess to belong to any denomination. 23. PUBLIC OPINION-The general feeling of respectable citizens, is that no law has benefited society to the extent that this has. 24. VIOLATION OF THE MAINE LIQUOR LAw.-Two cases of violation of the law have been tried, and the defendants, BOIcE and WEAVER, were fined, without hesitation, twenty dollars each and costs. Decemer 23, 1854.

WILLIMANTIC. 25. Population 3,500. From Rev. S. G. WILLAPD, Congregationalist. 26. PERIOD OF ENFORCEMENT.-Since August 1st, 1854. 27.

RECLAIMED FRQM INTEMPERANCE.-I have heard of four cases of reclamation from intemperance as a result of the Maine Liquor Law here. There are probably many more. 28. TRADE.-It is understood that the legitimate home trade has increased. 29. LEss SUFFERING.-There is considerably less suffering among the poor this winter than must otherwise have been the case. 30. PUBLIC OPINION.-The general feeling of respectable citizens is highly favorable to the law, and increasingly so. 31. NEIGHBOR’S CHILDREN.

The children of a neighbor, who was formerly addicted to drinking, are now better clad, and go to school. 32. No GRoG-sHoPS.-There is not an open grog-shop in the place. There were ten or more places where liquor was retailed before August 1st, 1854.)ecember 29, 1854. 33. Thus we have been enabled to furnish samples of the returns received from every county in the State of Connecticut There can be no more convincing fact as to the practicability of the Prohibitory Liquor Law than is furnished by the unreserved testimony here given. We have not received a single hint or suggestion from this State which did not express the most unqualified approval of the law, and admiration at its happy results. If no other State in the Union had adopted the Prohibitory Law, the universally approving voice of the people of Connecticut would be ample evidence of the advantages of prohibitory liquor legislation. 149 CHAP. IX.] IN

CONNECTICUT. [SEc. 21-83.

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ESTABLISHED To collect and disseminate well-authenticated statements in relation to the History and Results of Prohibiting the Liquor Traffic by Legal Enactment. Will be published on the 1st of June, 1855, THIE MAINE

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LYMAN BEECHER, D.D., Rev. JOHN PIERPONT, Rev. HY. WARD BEECHER, and LUCRETIA MOTT. Also, a MAP showing the Extent of Prohibition in the United States, and other Engravings. This work will contain special Returns from all parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, Rhode Island, and Vermont, as well as information as to every State and Territory in the Union. BY HENRY S. CLUBB, SECRETARY OF TIlE MAINE LAW STATISTICAL SOCIETY, Assisted by the Governors and other Officers of the several States, and upward of one hundred Clergymen, Judges, Magistrates, Editors, and Private Citizens. Price, with the Laws of each State, $1 50; without the Laws, $1

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