Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-08-25
THE TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.
Below are more of the Resolutions passed. by
this body.
temperance Pledge.

this bedE
Temperance Pledge.
IL. Resolved, That the recent efficiency
of the total abstinence pledge in raising
the slave of intemperance to self-govern-
ment and con6rRed sobrietyr calls for
special action, and interposes upon every
individual a powerful motive to give it his
signature, that all of this Wretched class.
may be inclined to come under its salul-
ary influence.
Nesg Organizations:
Is. Resolred, That this Convention
hail, as common auxiliaries in the com
mon canse, those numerous and distinctive
temperance organizations which have
been. formed inthis. and in other countries.
especially those which enlist and cmbody
on. the total abstinence principles, any por-
ton Of the rising generation
Female Action.
10. Resolred, That this Con 1entien
have contemplated with interest and graft
tude from the commencement Of The tenn
perance enterprise, the influence of Wo-
man in this great work and look to her
10 continue her unwearied labors for the
removals of all those drinking usages in
society, which tend to pespetuate intern
perance. ....: 49,. ........
4M Of July.
/ 90 RESOLVED. That the demonstration
Of Temperance throughout our beloved
country, 10 the recent Anniversary of
| American Independence, was token Of
the advance Of public sentiment in our
cause, highly gratifying, and affords the
Estrongest encouragement to persrvere in
our work, until the connection between
intoxicating drinks, and any social, pol!i-
cal. or patriotic movement shall be univer
sally exeeFated, as adverse 10 the best in
tteresss of the nation. ..:s...
Temperance and Patriotism.
/ 81. Rssolred, That the intimate connec,
ton between the cause Of Temperance,
and the virtue and prosperity of the com
imunity--its results in the dimmution Of
tpauperisn and crime-its influence on the
| freedom and purity of elections, and the
permanence and stability of our civil in
1 stiiutions commends it to The love and pat
ronage of every friend of his country ana
his race. .. ......a
| :.- Public Officers
| %. Resolred, That the President and
officers of our national government
members of Congress and oul State Legis-
Elature-Governors OF States-Judges of
) Mayors of cities, and all in places
of power and trust deserve the thanks oil
community, so far as they discourage the
use of intoxicating drinks In their high
and important stations.
/ Post Offices. ...:
%. Resolved, That whereas the con.
tinuing and establishing of Post Offices ia
: stores, tayerns, and groceries, where alco
holic drinks are sold, is calculated TO give
: said traffick o credit and counten,nee o.
which it is unworthy, as we'll as TO endan
e ger the safety and security of mails passing
a through such Offices, that we respectfully
l solicit by petition or otherwise, the Pos
Master General TO discontinue and with
hold offices from all places where alcohol
ic drinks are yended as beverage.
Spirit Rations IN 4rmy and Nary.
+ "a. Resolved, That while we are graft
fled with such regulations of the War De
partment as withhold the regular spiri
rations from the Army: We should heart
lily congratulate our country and the heath
5 en- world, should the same regulations
d be madt. In our Navy; that our brave sea
men may be rescued from the needles.
: dangers 10 which they have been exposed
by the existing system, and that the high
minded and gentiemanly officers of oul
n Navy be saved from the notification O
= being obliged daily to give their men in
o toxicaiing liquors as rations, and be en-
e eouraged 10 set, in all respects, salutary
n temperance example before every foreign
! nation whom they visit
!. The Press
III 25. RESOLVED. That, as no moral reform
:. can be carried on in this world, withou
enlightening the understanding and :eaeh
ing the conscienee--the Press, that gred
, instrumentality of difusing light, should
= more and more be employed in the caus,
i Of Temperance. Every temperance man
d therefore, throughout the country and tht
IS world, is earnestly invited 10 aid in the cir
) culation of correct Temperance pub!ica
e tons Of every description. and also to en-
: list, as far as possible. all daily, weekly
and quarterly journals, in the cause o
Temperance. ...
Simultaneous Meetings.
20. ResOtred, That the Convention be
lieve, that great good has resulted FROM
> the observance of the las, Tuesday of Feb
Q ia each year. as day Of simuhaneou.
e Temperance meetings AID d. recommend
: lis more general observance in the land.
a Stability of Movement.