Do you want proof of this? Look at Simon Slade, the happy, kind-hearted miller; and at Simon Slade, the tavern-keeper. Was he benefited by the liberty to work harm to his neighbor? No! no! In heaven's name, then, let the traffic cease! To this end, I offer these resolutions:—
"Be it resolved by the inhabitants of Cedarville, That from this day henceforth, no more intoxicating drink shall be sold within the limits of the corporation.
"Resolved, further, That all the liquors in the 'Sickle and Sheaf] be forthwith destroyed, and that a fund be raised to pay the creditors of Simon Slade therefor, should they demand compensation.
"Resolved, That in closing up all other places where liquor is sold, regard shall be had to the right of property which the law secures to every man.
"Resolved, That with the consent of the legal authorities, all the liquor for sale in Cedar-
