The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-03-16

ART. S. This constitution may be altered Oh
amended by vote of two thirds of the members
present at any annual meeting.
The committee TO nominate officers of the soc
ETY. reported the following, all of whom were duly
elected, VIZ
Lemuel Richmond, President; Thos. Jameson
and Enoch B. Simonds Vice Presidents; Sine
on S. Clarke, Secretary Geo. H. Cook Treas
urer; Hubbard Hastings, Daniel Bates, Sidney
S. Hemingway, S. B. Colby, and William
Simpson, Executive Committee.
Voted that the Presidents of the several town
societies within the County become Vice Presi-
dents Tex oficio) of this Society.
The committee on resolutions reported the fol-
lowing, which were taken up separately, and al
ter some very spirited and appropriate remarks
from several gentlemen present. were passed -
Resolved, That every young man, IN view OF
the benefits that may result from his example and
influence, is morally bound to give this cause his
prompt and energetic support.
Resolved, That the females of this County, in
view of the powerful and salutary influence they
may exert and the blessings which they may be
instrumental in comforting on future generations,
are respectfully and earnestly requested to give to
this cause their united and persevering efforts.
Resolved, That the time has arrived when the
friends of temperance are urged by sense ofcon-
sistency and desire to do good to seek after new
means, and employ new efforts for the promotion
of the enterprise in which they are engaged.
Resolved That moral suasion, which, under
the divine blessing, has accomplished so much in
this work of reformation, cannot be expected to
continue an adequate means to accomplish the
whole work. for the reason that few are left unin-
huenced who are subject to its power.
Resolved, That the value and importance of the
temperance reformation are so generally known
and so highly appreciated, that there is no danger
in employing the force of utv to aid in the compile
ton of this work.
Resolved, That the General Assembly of this
State ought to be urged with zeal which will
brook no denial, argument that cannot be resis-
ted, and perseverance which will never tire, to
interpose the shield of legal enactment to save
those who will be saved in no other way.
Resolved, That while employing the legitimate
means which we possess, we should still depend
upon Gods blessing to crown our labors with sue
cess.
A very appropriate and interesting address was
delivered on the occasion by S. B. Colby, Esq. of
Derby, to a crowded and attentive audience.
Voted, that we will use our utmost exerions to
promote the circulation of the Temperance Star,
soon to be published at Montpelier, under the d.
rection of the Vermont Temperance Society.
Voted, that the thanks of this society be pre-
scented to Mr.. Colby for his able and interesting
address.
Voted, that this society hold a semi-annua meet
ing at Derby, on the 4th of July next, at 10 o.
clock, A. M.
Voted, that the doings of this meeting be signed
by the President and Secretary, and sent to the
Voice of Freedom and the Temperance Star for
publication,
LEMUEL RICHMOND President,
SIMEON S. CLARKE, Secretary.