Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-03-02
CONVENTION AT CASTLETON

The Rutland Comfy Temperance Society convened
at the Brick Westinghouse, in Castleon, the a4h
day OF Feb. 1871, agrccably to previous notice.
The President and Secretary being absent, Hon
James ID. Butler, of Rutland, was appointed President
and Iimri Howe of Castleton, Secretary, pro TEN.
Prayers were offered by the Rev. Mr.. Woodwork
Of Fairhaven.
On polion of Mr.. Spencer OF Caseton Rev Mes,u
Steele, Dcnison and Doctor Bowen. were appointed
committee to prepare and present business for tho
meeting and Mr.. kittrldge of Fairhavcn Deacon But,
ton of Wallingord, and Mr.. Howe, were appointed
committee nominate officers for the year ensuing,
when the Society took recess till half past one.
On opening the meeting in the afternoon, the bust
ness committee reported the following resolutions,
which after being discussed, were adopted with great
unanmty.
Rcsolred, That with profound sense Of duty ws
should acknowledge our obligations to Almighty God
for the progress made IN the Temperance cause, for
the light shed abroad in different parts of the world on
this subject, and especially for the surprising revou-
ton now taking place in Ireland, in England, and on
the continent of Europe in favor of Temperance, and
that we VIII, under the blessing OF God e
forts TO carry forward this great and good work
Rescued, That we regard the movements among the
Catholic population of our country at the present
time with deep interest, and indulge tho hope that
it will provoke all friends of Temperance TO renewed
watchulness and diligence.
Rcsoired, That the present license system is giving
the coun,enancc and support OF law evil practice
and ought therefore to be abolished
RcSOircd That the present is a fortunate time to TO
vlve the interest in the temperance reormalion and
by united eXertlons to mark the as progressive.
/ Resoircd, That it lie recommended to the several
town and local societies, To ascertain how far their
members faithful to their pledge and to erase tho
names Of all such will not adhere to the same
Rcsoired, That, as we consider the use, manuac-
tuTe and traffic IN spurious liquors "A beverage, to
merit the ccusure only Of the christian but OF eve.
~ patriot IN our country, we cannot without manifeE
inconsistency, regard with other feelings than decided
dlsapprobaiJn, the conduct OF such either employ,
or rent their property to be employed, in the m1nuac
/ ture, or sale of intoxicating drinks.
! Rcso'rcd, Tina, the friends of Temperance in ,hi.
State, ought to take effective means to sustain III.
Temperance star as their own organ.
Deacon Merrill, Doctor Bowen, Rev. Mcssrs. Steele,
Daily Denlson and Prndle and Messrs. Spencer,
knndge, Howe and j.. Merrill End, engaged in the
debate.
The committee TO nominate officers reported Tho
names Of James ID. Butler. for President,
Doctor Bowen Of Clarendon, w. D,r.
b. Davenport Esq, Of Brandon, Tor Woo FFe'd"'
+. W. Hopkins, Of Rutland, Secretary
Rev. VIM. g. Denson, Of lIubbardion, Correspond.
ing Secretary,
S S'T , s { S'''' n..su, COMMITTEE.
who were appointed accordingly
Doctor Nathaniel Ives, Of Wallingford introduced
adopted
E'soired, That the thanks Of this Convention ,s
due the choir, who have so ably and pleasIng'
contributed 10 the interest Of this meeting
Inc Society then adjourned til the 10Th dsv n
March neat, TO meet at the same place at ten ocseI
forenoon. H. HOWE, Secretary, pro i.m.
RUTLAND COUNTY TEMPERANCE coz.
NENTlON
The friends OF Temperance are requested TO cs6'
yenc OF the Brick Westinghouse in tastlelon, ih'
ION day OF March next at ten O'Clock, forenoon, fo
ne purpose Of deyslng ways and means Tor carrJ!ns
forward the grca, and glorious cause Of Tempenrs'
Let There be foil and general attendance.
WIN. C. KIr'TWDGE lExccu,iye Cenm
CHESTER SPENCER, yof Rutland Couni'
/lMRI HOWE, STemperance Sscsir.
CasllciOn, Feb -, Isil