Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-09-22
From she Watcrtown freeman.
PI1RI To- MEETING

At a meeting of tie citizens of the county of
Jefferson held at the Court House in the Village of
WATERFOWL, on the I'd July, 1881, convened for
the purpose of taking into consideration the pre-
sent state of religion, and particularly what are
called REVEALS or excitements; and to adopt such
measures as may tend TO the preservation of the
peace, good order and harmony of the community
Curtis q. Brooks, Esq. called to the chair, and
Russell Sherman, appointed Secretary.
). u Budd, Esq. opened the meeting with very
pertinent and eloquent address, to the views and
objects of the meeting.
On motion, the following gentlemen were ap
pointed committee to draft resolutions expressive
of the sense of the mecting:-Joseph c. Budd, ]
u. Ryal, George White, N NJ. Woodruff Alvin
Hunt, and VIM CoFeen; and they withdrew.
In the absence of the committee to prepare res
buttons, several gentlemen addressed the meeting
and most of their views stated in decided but
respectful terms of disapprobaton Of these modern
JanaticdL rcvivals. II. c. Chittenden, Esq. in par
ticuar, with candid exception occupied the atten-
uon OF the meeting for some time with his views
OF the unhappy effects of these excitements. He
spoke, he said, from lis own knowledge of facts,
having witnessed their unhappy results.
The committee appointed to draft resolutions ha-
wing returned, submitted tho following, which
were unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS this public meetinn has been called for
the purpose of expressing opinion relative TO
ferIUatS OF Religion, as they have been popular
ly denominated, which now raging to greater
or less extent in different parts of our county;
therefore
Resolred, That we do most conscicntiouslv an
probate pure and undefled religion, and sincerely
desire the extension of it's influence in the hearts
ana lives OF all mankind; and we will use all rea-
sonabie exertions to extend "peace on earth, and
good will to men,"
RcSoEued, That we consider the popular excite
ment OF the human passions now prevalent through
tins county, and which are dignificd by the name
OF Reveals Of Religion, as whirwinds Of moral
desolatIon in community otherwise sober and
Peacetul-that they make mankind the slaves of
Jedr-Invadng the sacred sanctuary of domestic
happiness producing contention and bitterness
teaching wives and children to despise the opinions
ana authority of husbands and misunderstanding
hcgicct III the common bueness and duties of lie,
and disgracng the holy religion of Christ which
teaches us to edo unto others, as we would thew
should do unto u.s.
Resgtred, That as we would wish to set exam
pies OF candor, temperance and charity, we most
recommend that our follow citizens
should not countcnance these mad revivols IF con
fusion, which have been the cause Of much sorrow
ana frequent insanity by their prcsencc-that this
hrG OF fanaticlsn may burn out for want of fuel.
, he$o'oed, That the dogmas Of the Rcyivaists,
tIiat reason must be surrendered in all discussion
OF religion; and that implicit belief in mystic
RES as an uncrring criterion Of faith is prostratng
me MODEST attributes Of man, and merits the deci-
led apprehension Of all friends TO civil and rel-
yious liberty.
ReSolrcd, That there be standing Committee
Of SIX to call future meetings on this subject when
ever they may think proper.
On motion, the following persons were appoin-
ted: Joseph G. Budd, J. b. RyaI, Georpe White, N
Woodruff, Alvin Hunt, and WIN. Coffeen.
On motion, Joseph Goodale, Alvin Hunt, and
John Clarke, were appointed committee to dra Il
IN address to the citizens of this county, on tile
subject Of these excitoments.
Resotred, That tho proceedings of this meeting
&c signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and
in all the papers printed in this county.
CURTIS G. BROOKS, Chairman.
Russell SHERMAN, Secretary
ADDRESS.
'y inc Committee appointed for that purpose at a
public meeting held at the Court Housc IA Wa |
teytown Oh tlfs 9nd Of July met,