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. Abington, Massachusetts, Inhabitants Doc.; Abington, [Massachusetts], [1793]

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Abstract:
Abington town meeting appointed Aaron Hobart and Jacob Dyer as a committee to draft instructions for Luke Buknall, "representative in the general Court of Massachusetts," to uphold the law against theatrical performances. Believes the effort to repeal the law is "unconstitutional inexpedient and absurd." Repeal of the law against theaters "will equally conclude in favor of drunkenness bribery fraud adultery robbery burglary murder and every species of irregular apetite." Argues that prohibition of vice is necessary and that it does not impinge on the constitution or bill of rights. "...it is your duty as a member of the legislature to difuse wisdom knowlege and virtue through the body of the people as necessary for the preservation of their liberties and privileges, and to encourage industry frugality and punctuality in their dealings." Underscores the theater's harm to the poor and young.
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