Litchfield enquirer., 1831-03-03
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A meeting of'he Temperance Society Of Litch6eld
County was held at New Milford Tuesday the 22d
inst. In consequence of unfavorahle weather, the
representation from the several local associations,
| small Delegates were present from only six soce-
ties-but the reports given by them Of the progress Of
Temperance within their respective districts showed
most clearly, that the zeal Of individual members has,
in no degree, abated. OPP oston, which most fierce
y ragged in some places has, in great measure, sub
sided-the moral influence which this glorious reform
has had upon the morals Of society, is almost univer
sally ack nowledge " Total Absinonce,'' the
principle upon which the of Temperance de-
ponds, is regarded, by every rejecting man, as
indispensable success.
The Societies represented, with the number Of
members belonging each, are follows =
Sharon, 380-New-M Milford, 202-Woodbury, l80-
Warren, l56-New-Pres,on, 15O-Roxbury, 68.
The County Society, 40 far can be ascer,ained,
numbers about 4,5OO members.
l. An excellent address was pronounced by Henry
Duton, Esq. of Newtown. in which he urged the i'm
porlance and necessil" Of Temperance Associations
and examined the objections (futile indeed) which
have been raised against them.
The following Resolution submitted by the Rev.
Arson Rood of Danbury, and supported by appropri-
ate remarks:-
" Resoired,-That the success which has attended
the Temperance Reformation encourages the hope
that the time is not far distant, when the evils
stoned by lntemperance will he complete extermna-
,ed''
This was seconded by the Rev. Mr.. Cole who spoke
encouragngIy Of Temperance Efforts abroad.
A communication was received from the Hon. John
Cotton Smith, President OF the Society, in which, af
expressing his regret that the state Of his health
would not allow him the satisfaction Of attending the
meeting, he adds" The more / contemplate the
blessed effects which have already resulted from this
noble enterprise, the more convinced that lies
at the foundation of all reform, and that without il
every attempt improve the moral condition OF soc
ETY., is comparatively hopeless. Every rejecting man,
one would Think must be Of the same opinion, and
consequently feel the necessity Of united and Wig
efforts to insure Permit then to in
quirc, with tenderness indeed, hut with deep soIici-
,ude, can members cf our churches refuse join in
this labor Of love-" and still profess be the follow
ers of the benevolent and seCdenying Savior Can
magistrates withhold from us, the weight Of their ex-
should be, "a terror to e.-doers. and praise to
them that do we?" Can persons Of either sex, who
possess character, and influence in society, deny
the benefit Of that character and influence, promo
ting the best aud highest interests Of fellow men,
and yet call themselves patriots and phlanhropss
Let each Of these classes put the question soemny
TO their conscences and am persuaded the re-
suit would be other than large accession to our
nol
cause"
1t is earnestly requested that the several branch
societies would 80 far s practicable send delegates
to the monthly meetings. BY the general and prompt
nee, these meetings. Of gentlemen from diff
lerent parts of the county, il is believed the OF
Temperance will be much promoted, and union Of
counsel and effort be completely secured.
The almost unexampIed success which has attended
this noblc enterprise and the surprising improvement
which has already been effected by il, in the moral
condition Of society, sufficient reasons 10 incite
its friends increased exertion and is hoped that
individual will hesitate to employ his example and
his influence to advance this cause ofhumanity aud OF
God. RICHARD SMITH, Secretary.
Sharon, Feb. 26, 1881.
NPThe merit meeting fthe Lilchfeld Coun-
ty Temperance Society ,ciH be he'd at Wtnsted.
II. SMITH, Secretary.
bill has passed the House Of Representatives in
Massachusetts by a vote Of 1856 to $780, which pro-
vides tina, the Militia shall be called out by companies
on the first Monday in May, for the inspection" OF
arms and that all other trainings and masters shall be
aboiished.--C ourant.
In New-York, lately, a meeting Of TaiioTesses was
held, at which 3O8 females attended. committee
was appointed to draft constitution for the Associa
ton.
A tailor in Chatham street, New.York, advertises
for 20 or 80 seamstresses and offers seven cents for
making shirts.
The present King Of England. during the first three
months of his reign dned $1,000 persons at his table,
THERMOMETRICAL JOURNAL.
KEPT AT LITcHFIELD.