State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-29

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SECOND ANNUAL MEETING OF
THE VERMONT ANTI-SLAVERY
SOCIETY.
The Vermont nti-Savery Society COM
menced its second annual meeting at the
Town Room in Middebury, Feb. IT, 1886,
the REV. JOHN IDE, President, in the
chair.
The meeting was opened with prayer by
Rev. josiah +. Goodhue of Shoreham.
On motion, the friends Of the cause Of
immediate emancipation. who might be
present without credentials, were invited to
take gsats and participate in the delbera
tons of the meeting.
Letters were received from the following
gentlemen, and ordered to be published
with the proceedings oftlle Society: Rev.
DIR Halves, of Hartford, Conn; Rev. DIR.
Cox of Auburn, NY; VIM. Lloyd Garrison
Hon. VIM. Jay of New York and James
Ballard Of Bennington.
We shall publish several of these letters
hereafter.
The Annual Repor, OF the Board Of
Secretary; and
directed to be printed under the direction
of the Executive Committee.
The Annual Report oft,ie Treasurer was
also presented accepted and ordered to he
printed.
Rev. Beriah Green, President Of Oneida
institute, was introduced to the meeting;
and on motion of Mr. Murray of Brandon,
Voted, That Rev. Beriuh Green Of
Whtesboro' N. Y now present, be invited
to sit as corresponding member.
The following committees were appoint
ed.
l. Committee r arrangements. Mssn-
Barber, Rood and Doolitte.
2. On Resolutions. Messrs Johnson and
Barber of Middlebury, Rev. Mr. Goodhue
of Shoreham, and Rev. MIR Eaton of Char
lotte.
3. To nominate Officers. Messrs Murray
and Hale of Brandon, Robinson bf Ferris
burgh, Goodhue of Shoreham, and Ees of
Corn wall.
4. On the Constitution. Messrs Knapp Of
Montpelier, Murray and Robinson.
.. On Repositories. Messrs Robinson,
johnson and Allen.
d. 10 prepare a Memorial 10 Congress-
Messrs Cook of Cornwall, Barber and
Knapp.
Z. On Finance. Messrs. Bingham Of
Cornwall, Goodhue, and Rogers of Ferris
burgh.
The Committee appointed for that pur-
pose reported nomination of officers OF
the Society for the year ensuing, and the
following persons were appointed, viz.
ASA Adds, of St. Adams, PresmeHA
Tice Presidents.
John Ide, lIinesburgh.
James MIlligan, Ryegate.
Elisha Bascom, Shorebam.
Augustine Clarke, Montpelier.
Jonathan p. Miller,
Rowland r. Robinson, Ferrisburgh.
Josinh w. Hale, Brandon,
Joel Doolittle, Middebury.
James Ballard, Bennington.
Alva Sabn, Georgia.
5. NJ. Wilson, Craftsbury.
Joel Battey, Starksborough.
lthamar Smith, WaitSfield.
Charles Phelps Townshend.
c. L. KNAPP, of Montpelier, Recording See.
rotary.
o. S. MURRAY, Of Brandon, Corresponding
Secretary.
f.. II. PRENTIss, OF Montpelier, Treasures.
ZENAs WooD, of Montpelier .4ltditor.
Board Of Managers.
William Eaton, Charlotte.
f. ID. Barber, Middlebury.
Oliver J. Eells, Cornwall.
Jonathan A. Allen, MiddIebury.
Sherman Kellogg, Montpelier
Oliver Johnson, Middlebury.
Josiah +. Goodhue, Shoreham.
EraStus Parker, Waterbury.
Warham Walker, SALISBURY.
Amos Clement, DanvilIe.
Samuel Couing, Rutland.
Bober Harvey, Barnet
Levi p Parks, St. Johnsbury.
John Abbott, Burlington.
Stephen IInsdiIl, bennington.
Aaron Mckee, Burlington.
Nathan Page, Shrksboro'.
Harvey +. Leavitt, Stratiord
r. b. Goddard, Middebury.
Nathan l.. Reese, Ferrsburgh.
Orson Skinner, Waitstield.
Erecutire Committee.
r. t. Robinson, Ferrisburgh, Ch1irmns.
Oliver Johnson, Clerk,
f. ID. Barber, Middlebury.
Oliver J. Eells, Cornwall.
Jonathan A. Allen, Middlebury.
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