Litchfield enquirer., 1835-09-17


 ter, was presented by John N. HOIey, Esq. and il is hoped that the sentiments i contains will influence every good citizen tO more zeaIOus exertiOn ad- vance GIe truly aphaathropic enterprise of Tempe. It is cheering notice that the pledges given y the delegates South Canaan universally re- deemed, sHd an unusually large number of branch proves that the cause is still high in public esteem and lhas h femPsrdRce wl do their duty, large and important accessi"|s yet be made the Society.
 am, Sir, respectfully, yOUr Oied'I serV't
 RICHARD SMITH, Secret0rv The Litchfeld County Temperance Society me, a, Winchester, tn pursuance oi their adjournment, a, South Canaan, on Tuesday the 25h inst. The Pres 'de"t ot the Society presided in the meeting assisted by two of the Vice-Presidents. The Secretary be- 'ng absen another person chosen Eor that time. Fms meeting was very fully attended; it was thought by many persons that there were delegates from more of the auxiliary societies. and in greater numbers also, than at any former meeting. There were present delegates from iweniy auxiliary so- cie'ier, via from Lch6eld, Winchester, COebrook, Wi"sted, Harwinton, So. Farms Washington, ROx- bury, Sharon, Warren, South Cornwall, North Corn wall, Be,hlem. North Cauaan, South Canaan, Nor folk, Goshen, Barkhams,ed, You,ls society at Bark hans,ed, Wolcotville, North Goshen, and Salisbury The youths society. above mentioned, at Bark hamsted, has been lately organized; and at this meet ing was admitted, upon their application auxiliary to the couoty society. Their constitution was presen- ted, aud preliminary their admission, was read to the meeting. I, highly gratifying to all the delc- gates there assembled, perceive the strong ground which the signers to that constitution and pledge had taken; and which we were assured they had, so far, maintained. They bound ihemselyesso so refrain from the ase not only of ardent spirits, drink hut from wine, and every thing which can intoxcate. They agree not 10 use spirits as medicine, wilhou, the appreciation Of Physician or some good, expert; eRced menber c Temperance society. And they lur- ther pledged themselves to each other, to exert n their ipsense to promote the cause of Temperance in every practicable way; and expe any member of 'heir society who should violate his obligations. From information obtained at this meeting, it ap- pears evident that party politics have been blended wit.sthe cause of temperance, more, within the year past than heretofore. This result is to be depreca- ted by every good man, Of every party; whether he is actively engaged in promoting the cause of temper ancs not; because the things have. n fact no coOnexon whatever. They are based upon princi. pes entirely distinct and different, from each other men of all parties, of every sec and of every opinon on all other suijects being equally interested in the universal prevalence efseurperu"uv. And it is ear- nesy hoped that they may, hereafter, he kept eniire ly separate. The pledge given at South Canaan, by ihc delegates, that the future meetings of the county should be attended hy more representa- lives from their respective eecieties, wRs probably of shs fait assendance this ting; and that pledge was reneMed wi,hous. a dissenting voice. The friends of temperance have every nduoement 10 increase their exer,ions to extend the cause, by o serving the manife good effects of such exeriions; being apparent the dighiest observaiion, that whenever exertions have been made, success has crowned their efforts. We have reasoa to believe, on the whole, that ihe cause is commenting itself extensively to ,he good opinion of the spec,aLle portion of the comm0ni,y, who have hi,h. erio professed he friendly is, bu, who hsye as yet kept aIoof from any direct and active participation in it, and that they will perceive that ny aiding the cause of temperance, they arc also, promoting the great principles upon which public order-our moral, social, and religious privilegssn short. the well be- ing of society essentially depends. t.
 The audience in inc afternoon much larger than is usual similar occasions: and they were well entertained with interesting address from Mr. Bee. be, a young gentleman of Winchester. They were also delighted wh he music, under the direction Of Messrs. finstings and Andrews. Three pieces adap- ted to the occasion, were sung in fine syle-ihe last of which produced most thrilling effect; and the words being peculiarly appropriate, it was though. best io have them accompany this report. They are follows :-
 "Temperance tell the listening world, What ihne advocates have done; ...a
 Hfarken now, the Tyrant's hurpd "a.
 From his high despo.ic throne.
 TsmperaDce shall ii bear the sway,
 Shine O'er earth in Ppiendor bright
 Listen, for a brilliant day
 Drives away the gloomy night.
 Temperance! will thy beams alone,
 Gid Inc spot that gave shee birh7
 Other ciimes thy sway shall own;
 See n bursts OCT all the earth.
 Temperance are thy snns 10 fight,
 Like hosts of earth, tc fix thy laws
 No! for love and truth uDiie,
 To achieve our holy cause.
 Temperance then I'Il be thy child;
 For love thy sacred name
 Yes; thy voice and influence mild,
 Can the wildest passoOs tame.
 Temperance! we will shout thy praise;
 We will leave thy band;
 JOylul nos, anthems raise, t.-.|
 In every cline, and every la0d."
 The next meeting will be al Washington on the 4ih Tuesday of September next. ..
 JOHN M. HOLLEY, Secretary pro tem. Angus; 2sh, 1895. l.s