Manuscript/Mixed Material Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine Law
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Image 1 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... Susan B Anthony Speeches Writings File Maine Law 1853 Transcribed and reviewed by volunteers participating in the By The People project at crowdlocgov- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
- Date: 1853-04-17
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Image 2 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... April 1753 Maine Law Delivered first at Egypt Monroe CourtApril 17th 1853 Transcribed and reviewed by volunteers participating in the By The People project at crowdlocgov- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
- Date: 1853-04-17
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Image 3 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... The commencement of the Temperance Reform dates far back in the nineteenth Century The year 1808 witnessed the organization of the first Temperance Society and during the intervening forty five years the...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
- Date: 1853-04-17
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Image 4 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 2 their thralldom to Rum and adopted the Pledge which required Abstinence from Distilled Liquors only It soon became evident that though the pledges of their converts were kept inviolate still were...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 5 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 3 remedy The Dr moved that the Com be discharged that another be appointed to report instanter a remedy for Intemperance he was made Chairman reported resolutions at once recommending to all...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 6 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 4 induced to abide faithfully by their pledge none were to be found among the Drunken On Apr 5th 1840 the glorious Washingtonian dispensation was ushered in now did the Temperance Army...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 7 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... Time demonstrated that though Total Abstinence is the only sure remedy the existence of the Liquor Traffic prevented its universal application 5 day when drunkenness should no longer be known in our...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 8 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 6 insobriety As fast as one generation of Drunkards had been induced persuaded to leave their cups another was seen coming on the stage of action which called equally for the labors...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 9 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 7 so untiringly prosecuted would never secure the desired end They now saw that if they would work effectively they must strike at the root of the evil at the Liquor Traffic...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 10 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 8 give back return the price of blood go hang themselves itself that it might no more be guilty of Crucifying afresh the Son of God All efforts to regulate the traffic...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 11 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 9 summit level of the entire prohibition annihilation of the Liquor Traffic It was in Maine that this idea first assumed the form of Law For seven long years did the Friends...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 12 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 10 sustained in the United States by the Liquor Traffic amounts to 300000000 There is no question surely that so immediately extensively directly affects the pecuniary prosperity of our people How do...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 13 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 11 consequences so startling what question of religion of morals of social wretchedness woe if we except that of American Slavery can compare with the Liquor Traffic How do the questions which...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 14 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 12 Traffic On the 2nd of June 18501 the Maine Law was ratified written upon the Statute Books of that glorious far east state the name of Neal Dow the originator first...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 15 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... A Liquor Law has been recently passed in Indiana which effects a Divorce between the Curse the State which dissolves the unholy Copartnership No money is taken by the state but those...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 16 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 14 of the men and women of our own state have sent up to the legislative Halls their earnest prayer their united demand for a Maine Law why may not we of...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 17 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 15 things continue exist I answer so long as those who profess to love the Temperance Cause who avow themselves in favor of the entire prohibition of the accursed Liquor Traffic shall...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 18 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 16 acquainted with the Ballot Box While they have been consoling themselves with the idea that their temperance vows should in no way interfere with their religion or their politics the enemy...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 19 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 17 the truth of the old adage No Cross No Crown while they have been smothly pleasantly floating with the ebbings flowings of the Political tide strangers have come in possessed themselves...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 20 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 18 houses lands for rum who has exchanged his neat comfortable dwelling surrounded by luxurious yards gardens for a ricketty hovel that gives entrance to every rude blast who has caused the...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 21 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 19 unnumbered vices crimes the sin of opposing the entire prohibition of Rumselling may not be charged upon his head The poor Drunkard says Give us the Maine Law for while rum...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 22 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 20 neighbor his very hearts life blood drop by drop sell it back to him again if by that means he could but enrich his own coffers Show me the voter who...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 23 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 21 us We are told that all contracts of bargain or sale free of fraud between man man are valid therefore men have the right to sell intoxicating liquors Also that men...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 24 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 22 sling and Brandy smashes There are many instances where law imposes restraints upon contracting parties even though both be agreed A contract of marriage while a former contract of like character...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 25 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 23 have strictly forbidden the sale of green corn cabbage cucumbers and other articles of food that they thought predisposed the community to the ravages of that terrible Epidemic Law also presumes...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 26 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... He may not even keep a dog if the life of a neighbors sheep is endangered thereby this summer in our city no man is allowed to keep a pig on his...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 27 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 25 the manufacture sale of intoxicating liquors All such objections are found weak groundless when viewed in the light of reason of humanity of common sense They are at war with both...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 28 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 26 harmony with the constitutional government of our country Since the year 1646 the Liquor Traffic has seen a subject of Legislation Laws have been made in every state in the Union...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 29 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 27 However much these wicked objectors may prate about robbing men of their rights violating the constitution etc They know full well that the traffic is productive of evil evil only that...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 30 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 28 hearts of such are forever closed to the calls of humanity Nothing but the cold fingers of the iron law has power to the penetrate their souls stay their hands from...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 31 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... X Who more need the protecting arm of the law thrown around them than the thousands tens of thousands of the youth of our land who are just stepping upon the public...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 32 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... would do them it no harm that they were pleasant to the taste but that an excess of either would cause disobedience to parental commands then when the child had tasted again...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 33 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... that in this Democratic Country is to the voter the man who gives his approval to the elevation of any person to any office whatsoever who will not do all in his...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 34 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 30 at most but one half the amount of wages as does that are paid to the man who possesses no greater skill When the husband father becomes a besotted drunkard ceases...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 35 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 31 a day is the amount of her earnings out of this scanty pittance of 15 or 18 shillings a week that wretched wife and mother must meet the demands of house...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 36 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 32 hopeless by excluding her from having a voice in putting an end to a traffic that so frequently robs her of her legal protector supporter that so frequently transforms those nearest...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 37 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 33 A friend of mine in Rochester a widow with one child owns a snug little house lot by close application to business she barely is enabled to support herself child comfortably...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 38 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 34 into the City Treasury when she knows that 12 of them are to go to the support of the Liquor Traffic to the existence of which she has never given her...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 39 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 35 criminals there through intemperance in themselves or from vicious natures transmitted by drunken parents There is evidence that our youth are weak that our laws have a work to do in...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
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Image 40 of Susan B. Anthony Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1848-1895; 1853; Apr. 17 , Maine ... 36 But a few days since a young lad in our City got into a dispute with one of his associates the affray terminated in his giving his mate a stab with...- Contributor: Anthony, Susan (Susan Brownell)
- Date: 1853-04-17