The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-09

Tn
rrpAycr SOCIETY held it's annual meeting nj Peach
an, on Tuesday, January 2. A large and respecta-
IIo r,mber from different parts Of the County
soTrhled at an early hour:-The meeting was open
Cd with prayer by the Rev. j. Morse, of ST. Johns
hrrv after which address delivered by s.
A. Chandor, Esq. The following resolutions were
,hou severay introduced and adopted-
I Resolved, That we regret the unfavorable and
nc VIC conceive the very erroneous decision of our
late Legislature in regard to the petitions OF many
thousands of citizens praying that the sale of
ardent spirits might be interdicted: but still
consider it duty to urge reasonable and Just
request upon future Legislatures till petitions
are granted.
Supported by Mrs. c. Bartlett, of Peacham, II on.
]. Morrill,, and Geo. b. Chandler Esq. Of Danville,
and Rev. e. Wright, of Hardwick.
9. Resolved, That we consider the diffusion Of
information in regard to the expense and evil of
ntemperance prominent measure for producing
reform, and would therefore urge upon the friends
of temperance, the duty of procuring the cIrcula
ion of periodicals devoted to the cause as eAteh
svely possible.
Accompanying this resolution, were reports from
the Executive Committee in nine towns, showing
an aggregate sale Of ardent spirits and wines the
mast season in those towns of 1920 gallons at
average expense to the consumers of one dollar per
gallon. Followed by remarks from Rev. T. Hall
and others.
g. Resolved,
areateat sufferers from the effects of ntemperance
and the most deeply interested in the spread of the
temperance reform, and would therefore solicit their
active and efficient cooperation in ditiusng and in
cucang the principles of total abstinence
4. Resolved, That we consider entire abstinence
from the of all intoxicating liquors, the only
safe consistent, and effectual ground, which the
friends of temperance can act.
Remarks in support of these resolutions were Of
fcred by Rev. David Sutherland, of Bath, Rev.
Isaac Worcester, Of Lttleon, and Charles Davis,
Esq. OF Danvie.
5. Resolved, That recent occurrences in our
country demonstrate that our invaluable civil and
religious institutions, well the safety of the
persons and property of private individuals are Sc
rously endangered by intemperance.
Supported by Mr. Charles Lord, of Hanover; and
DIR T. X Pangborn, Of Cabot.
6. Resolved, That in view Of the evils and dan
gers Of Intemperance we Will consider ourselves
soemnly pledged to use all suitable efforts tor sus-
tanning and carrying forward the cuase of temper
nce till intoxicating liquors are banlshod from our
land.
Remarks in favor of this resolution offered
by Rev. d. A. Jones, of Danvle, and Rev. Z.
Wright, of Iiardwlck.
The following Officers were appointed for the
yeal ensuing
DIR. PHINEAs SPAULDIN0, President
DR.. j. r. SKINNER, ! Soro,,rios
]. p FAIRBANKs
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Nc,cark DIR. Eli Perry,
Obcd Johnson,* James Dickey.
Amos Parker Groton.
Grin Kibby. DIR. Fl. W. Heath,
SuttLn Rev. Mr. Scott,
jeremiah Parker, Stephen Roberts.
DIR. ARA l.. Witt, Pcacham
S. T. Bean. S. c. Bartlett,
Buyke. VIM. Sanborn,
Rev. II. w. Duncan, j.. G. Worcester.
Rev. Ruins Goddlng, D,moWc.
II. T. Kby. Dr. E Alexander,
Kirby G. b. Chandler,