WALES-Society organized June, 1833-annual meeting in Octo ber, meetings semi-annually and "tolerably" well attended: "the prin cipal objection made to joining the society," says the Secretary, "is, that those employed in the exportation of spirit will find no employ ment." The Secretary remarks,

"That three fourths of the members that now compose our society, were great opposers of the cause of temperance a year ago. Therefore we can say the cause is flourishing, and the probability is, that the majority of the inhabi tants of this town will soon be fully aware of the evils of intemperance and lend their aid to suppress it.

WARREN-The Corresponding Secretary of the society in War

ren says,

"The consumption of ardent spirit in this town has been diminishing with the increase of the society." In 1827, 12779 gallons of ardent spirit were sold in 1833 in consequence of the relinquishment of the sale at the principal vil lage in town 2935 gallons. The amount of wine sold annually has been about 672 gallons. Thus it appears that since the temperance reform commenced, a saving in the consumption of ardent spirit has been effected to the annual amount of 9844 galls. which at 60 cents per gallon would amount to $5906. This averaged on the whole population would be $3,40 to each person. On a family of 5 persons it would be $17. Ten of the principal traders, including the whole who do business at the head of the tide, have renounced the traffic in ardent spirit, and we believe have no intention of recommencing."

"The number of intemperate persons who now use no ardent spirit cannot be less than eleven."

"The number of criminals prosecuted in former years were on an average about three annually until 1829-since which time, there have been no crimin al prosecutions and what is more remarkable, no criminal complaints." "We further find from the Justices' dockets, that the number of actions entered in town have diminished since 1829 in the proportion of 60 to 20."

The above facts and others which will appear in the tabular state. ment were ascertained by the President and Secretaries of the society acting as a Committee of the society for this special purpose; and the Corresponding Secretary says,

"The facts disclosed are unvarnished, and if anything fall short of the reform. The progress of temperance here is slow but sure. Each revolving month increases our number-our strength brings with it new evidence that the cause of temperance will ultimately prevail. Those of the old school who hold that a little cannot harm them, are beginning to give way under the blazing light by which they are surrounded; and I firmly believe that the period is nigh at hand when the strength of the whole American people, will be united in the destruction of the common foe."

WESTPORT--"The temperance reform has been the means of awakening many careless sinners, who have become bright and shining lights in the world," says the Secretary, who further remarks that "that they are getting into the habit of having weddings without the use of spirits or wine, and thinks it will soon be done away as a fashion in that town."

WHITEFIELD-The Corresponding Secretary of South Whitefield Temperance Society, organized in April, 1833, and its annual meeting in December says, "there are no special instances of reform. ation from intemperance, but, a general persevering course of reform appears obvious,"--the subject of licenses was laid "before the town, and all left to the discretion of the Selectmen, who have been cautious and sparing"-mechanics nor any other labourers, are furnished with ardent spirit as formerly they were it is not expected by them, and he believes that neither ardent spirit or wine are "generally or specially"

in use at their social parties; and says, "the apple might have produced more cider the last year, but casks are said to be scarce and not obtainable, since the consumption of rum, &c. has diminished."

"How many are poorer or more miserable, it is difficult to ascertain: but general poverty may be said to follow many, more or less, from the vice of former habits and custom in the use of rum, &c." "Quis, talia fando, temperat a lachrymis !'"*

"The objections of those refusing to join the society are generally withheld, and it is believed they are secretly ashamed to tell them, for when told, they are found to be frivolous, and too easily refuted at the expense of the objector." "The infancy of this society, and its uncertain progress at the beginning, says the Corresponding Secretary, was the modest check which imposed silence in its constitution, as to its becoming auxiliary to the County Temperance Society, and no vote to that effect has yet passed. From its example thus far, and the prospect of its augmentation which its friends entertain from its good influence and success, the time may arrive when the privilege of its infancy may give to it the character and strength of manhood in the general cause, and claim for itself a meritorious enrolment in the list of county associations. To such an ultimatum there appears now no seriously apprehended obstacles, especially as voluntary temperance has long been seen a growing virtue in the body of this town, greatly the reverse of former habits, which universal custom had perniciously introduced."

"We have the pleasure to state, that the principal and only taverner, and almost sole retailer living in a northern part of this town, has nobly resolved to abandon the traffic in a populous section of it, and thus the society here contemplates that its influence may be respected in some measure, as oil cast upon the boisterous deep to still its ruffled waves to its utmost horders; but it will not arrogate to itself the merit of others at the western section of the town, who set the example in 1832, by organizing a society there of about 60 members believed to be abstemious and respectable, with Elder John Linnen for their President, and Samuel Bush for their Secretary."

The South Whitefield Society has held four meetings only, and at each has had addresses, and thus proposes to do in future with the belief that "wise discussions on the subject of temperance awaken interest in its behalf--arouse-enlighten and correct the public mind, and carry irresistible evidence of its merits to the sleeping conscience of individuals and the community: and that there needs but exhibiting truth in right forms to ensure victory and success to her charms. The dictates of common sense, and the facts of known experience, give a scope of almost boundless argument, from the diversified gifts and talents of different individuals." Our correspondent is of opinion, that the indiscretion of that of the advocates of temperance is prejudicial to the cause; and that those particularly, who lead in this reform, ought to be prudent.

"It is one of the express features of the constitution to forbid sectarian prejudices and political party asperities to obtrude themselves into the hallowed region of the temperance atmosphere."

"If the true spirit of any cause can be said to be purely benevolent and free from every selfish bias," says the Corresponding Secretary in conclusion, "that of the temperance cause is peculiarly so; and nothing ascribed to it from vulgar prejudice, can attach to traduce its native character."

WOOLWICH-Union Temperance Society was organized in November 1829; annual Meeting 4th July; meetings monthly in the different School Districts, and the meetings are well attended, and generally an address is delivered. The quantity of ardent spirit sold in 1833 not ascertained; but the President of the society feels assured that not *Who, on having such things made known to him, can refrain from tears.

more than one third as much as was sold in 1825, 6, 7 or 8,-six tav. erners and retailers, within twenty five years, have become intemperate.

"A great reform has taken place within two years, and of late there is some very hopeful appearances for the cause of temperance amongst us," says the President. "The cause has steadily progressed since the formation of our society with six or eight members."

The quantity of ardent spirits sold &c. and amount of puuper tax &c.

in 1833.

In Belfast, 26950 gallons of spirit sold in 1833, at an expense to consumers of $21500-poor tax $550, seven eighths by intemperance.

In Camden, 3000 gallons spirit sold in 1833 at the expense of $2000-poor tax $644, seven eighths by intemperance.

In Frankfort, 5000 gallons of spirit sold in 1827, 1000 do. 1833-poor tax $150, all by intemperance.

In Freedom, 600 gallons of spirit sold in 1833-cost to consumers $600-poor tax $150, two thirds by intemperance.

In Hope, 5000 galls. spirit sold in 1833-poor tax $400, proportion by intemperance not stated.

In Lincolnville, 3300 gallons of spirit sold in 1831; 1:00 do. in 1833; cost to consumers $1100-poor rates $300, one third by intemperance.

In Montville, a small quantity of spirit sold in 1833-poor tax $300, not stated how much of it was caused by intemperance.

In Northport, expense of paupers $330, half by intemperance.

In Palermo, 880 gallons spirit sold in 1827-550 do. in 1833-expense of paupers $75, none by intemperance.

In Searsmont, 4000 gallons of spirit sold in 1827-1000 do. in 1832-800 do. in 1833-cost to consumers $800-pauper tax $180, not stated the proportion caused by intemperance.

In Swanville, 336 gallons of spirit sold in 1833, cost $275-expense of paupers $381, $244 of which is caused by intemperance.

In Thorndike, very little spirit sold in 1833.

In Troy, 2300 gallons spirit sold in 1827-none in 1833.

Only one Temperance Tavern is reported in Waldo county, and that is kept by John Eager of Camden.

There are 19 dram-selling taverns. In Appleton, Freedom, Jackson, Knox, Lincolnville, Northport, Swanville and Waldo, there are no taverns. In Jackson and Waldo there are no retailers or taverners.

There are 72 retailers reported; 18 of whom are in Belfast, 16 in Camden, and 17 in Prospect.

Thirty-six retailers had abandoned the traffic in ardent spirits previous to 1833, and fifteen during that year,—in all 51.

Five reformed drunkards only were reported in the County, in 1832; 12 are reported who commenced a reform in 1833; and our Correspondent in Lincolnville, says that "many" have commenced a reform in 1833, and “several" are said to have commenced a reform in Swanville,

Two debtors only reported as having been committed to prison, one of those intemperate,

OTHER STATISTICS.

Annual Meetings are not held in December by any Society, in any town reported.

The Temperance Society in Brooks is the only one that is auxiliary to the County Society.

The number of retailers and taverners who have become intemperate, are in Camden 6 or 8, Freedom 1, Knox 2, Lincolnville 5, Munro 1, Palermo 8 or 10, and in Prospect 7.

One case of delirium tremens, in 1833, in Camden,

One death by intemperance, in 1833, in Camden.

No case of separation of husband and wife, in 1833, reported. Temperance Papers taken-in Brooks 40 Advocates; in Freedom 3 Temperance Recorders; Knox 27 Recorders; Lincolnville 2 Recorders; Swanville 12 T. Agents (that paper is now discontinued,); Hope 2 Recorders.

Votes to authorize Selectmen, &c. to grant licenses to sell ardent spirits to be drank in stores and shops, in Lincolnville, Palermo, and Swanville.

Votes to instruct Selectmen, &c. not to grant licenses, in Brooks, Camden, Montville and Searsmont.

Buildings are raised, vessels built, &c. and highway taxes wrought, generally, without ardent spirit, in Brooks, Camden, and all the towns reported, except Thorndike; and some of that kind of labor is performed without in that town. Militia officers treat their soldiers in Knox, Lincolnville, Palermo, Prospect, Swanville and Waldo, and sometimes in Freedom. In Munro, Frankfort and Searsmont, they do not.

Mechanics are not furnished with spirit at 11 and 4 o'clock daily, in Frankfort, Freedom, Knox, Munro, Montville, Prospect, Swanville and Searsmont, and not generally in Brooks, Camden, Lincolnville, Palermo and Waldo.

Ardent spirit or wine is not generally in use at social parties in Brooks, Cam

den, Frankfort, Freedom, Knox, Munro, Montville, Palermo, Prospect, Swanville, Waldo and Searsmont. In Lincolnville, it is less used than formerly; and in general use in Northport.

The consumption of wine, cider and strong beer has not increased during the year 1833, in any town from which reports have been received, except that in Swanville cider has increased, and in Frankfort there has been an increase in the consumption of all. In Prospect the consumption has decreased.

The number of families and individuals made poor and miserable by reason of the intemperance of husbands, fathers, &c.-in Freedom 8 families and 48 persons; Lincolnville 8 families containing 50 persons; Palermo 35 individuals; Swanville 6 or 8 families.

The Temperance reform has manifestly improved the condition, and increased the comfort of many of the citizens in all the towns reported.

Additional facts and remarks, and extracts from Correspondence. APPLETON-Temperance Society organized in March 1830, and consists of 51 members-none added in 1833; 15 (whether families, or individuals, not known to your Corresponding Secretary) made poor and miserable by intemperance.

BELFAST-Our correspondent in this town writes,

"The result of the best part of a week spent in procuring statistics, show that the amount of ardent spirit sold in 1833, was 26950 gallons, (not including the sales of the distilleries,) at an actual cost to the consumers of 80 cents per gallon; amounting to $21560-add to which the consequent inattention to business-loss of time (to say nothing of the wretchedness and misery occasioned), and the amount may be stated without the least exaggeration at three times the above named sum or sixty four thousand six hundred and eighty dollars." "The number of individuals and firms engaged in trade is forty: sixteen of whom retail ardent spirit, and four have abandoned the traffic the past year." "The cost of maintaining paupers-$550: seven out of eight cases originating from strong drink."

"Five cases of separation between husband and wife from same cause." "Five cases of delirium tremens."

Some respectable individuals in this town have said to your Corresponding Secretary that the improvements in the habits of the people in regard to intemperance is visibly very great and that this fact is seen, talked of and acknowledged by all. What must have been their former habits, if they have improved while surrounded with sixteen retail stores and shops where ardent spirit is sold, and four dram selling taverns, all of which sold in 1833, nearly 27000 gallons, and a distillery that manufactures from 8 to 9000 gallons or more annually-making in the whole probably more than 100,000 gallons? Your Corresponding Secretary has often witnessed the intoxication of the teamsters and others who do business at Belfast. He has met from 15 to 20 teams in company passing from Belfast towards Belmont and Montville late in the afternoon, and every driver but one, apparently asleep in the hindermost wagon; and that one had just fallen out with his face bruised and bloody, caused either by falling out of the waggon, or by the wagon wheel running against him after he had fallen out; and this is not a solitary instance he never recollects to have travelled into Belfast village in the afternoon, from the west, without witnessing many instances. of intoxication, that could not easily have been mistaken or overlooked. He has seen some staggering; some holding on the bows of their oxen some so drunk as to be unable to leave their wagons or sleds. In one instance he recollects having seen a teamster setting in the hind end of a hay-cart, each arm around a stake or picket of the hay cart,