The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-01-21

his mOue OF obtaining 1t, with the names
of his assistant scavengers who have help
ed him to collect his stores of stale seur
rility. It..would be more manly than hi:
base insinuations. And when he has fin
ished the edifcation Of his readers, the
''viper' may learn perhaps, that he ha:
been shifting against the tile.'
]. D. LEARNED.
PROCEEDINGS
Of the first Anniversary of the Iowa
Territorial TEN perance Society.
According to previous notice given, the
Iowa Territorial Temperance Society,
held its first Anniversary in the Metho.
dist Church in the city of Burlington al
2 o'clock, P. NJ. Dec. 25th 1910.
The meeting was opened with prayer
by the Rev. Mr. Batchelder. An appro.
pirate hymn prepared on the occasion was
sung by the choir.
Prayer was then offered by the Rev.
Mr. Fulton, after which, the Rev. Mr.
Stone addressed the Society at considera-
bic length, very ably portraying the evil
effects of intemperance, and concluded
his excellent address by pointing out some
Of the ways by which the evil may be d.
minished.
A report from the Executive Commit
tee was read by their Chairman, Gen.
Learned, which with some small amend
ments, was adopted by the Society.
Several gentlemen appeared as dele
gates from auxiliary Societies, among
whom was Joseph +. Fales, Esq, who
read and interesting report from the Du
Buque Temperance Society. Singing
again by the choir. Closing prayer by
the Rev. Mr. Stewart. Society adjourn
ed, to meet again at six o'clock, this eve
ming.
Six o'clock Friday evening, Dec. IS, 1910.
Society met agreeable to adjournment
A motion was made by Gen. Learned,
that committee of five he appointed by
the president to report officers for the en-
suing year.
Whereupon Messrs Fales, Edwards,
Grimes, A. Bridgman and VIM. H. Starr
were appointed said committee. Who
after some delibera,ion reported,
Gov. Robert Lucas, President,
Joseph Il. Fales, Esq. Vice President
J.. NJ. Robertson, Secretary,
Isaac Field, Treasurer,
Ececutive Committee.
Rev. ]. Bachelor, Rev. ]. M. Fulton,
Doct. VIM. Reynolds.
Corresponding Committee.
Rev. Edward Stone, Rev. j. NJ. Scwart
VIM. II. Starr, Esq.
The Secretary having announced the
names Of the officers for the ensuing year
Gov. Lucas replied i'll short address
and accepted the appointment of Presi
dent OF the Society.
| On motion of Doct Mason Of Dubuque,
Resolved, That it is the duty Of profess
christians to unite with temperance socie'
ties, and aid in promoting its objects.
This resolution produced considerable
debate, in which Mr. Lockwood from Du
Buque, Gov. Lucas, (Mr Fales being in
the Chair participated.
The resolution was lost by vote o.
the society.
On motion of Mr. Edwards,
Resolved, That the corresponding
committee be requested to correspond
with gentlemen in the various counties ir
this Territory favorable to the objects o.
this society, and request them to co-ope
rate in the formation of auxiliary socie
ties, and that they report at our next annua
meeting.
On motion of Mr. Hastings,
Resolved, That committee of five
members be appointed to report delin
queuts at the regular meeting of this soci
ETY..
Whereupon Messrs Hastings, Ed
wards, Robertson and Lockwood were
appointed said committee.
On motion of J. T. Fales, Esq.
Resolved, That each member be re
quested to make contribution for The
purpose of defraying the expense o
i printing the constitution and proceeding.
of this society.
/ On motion of the Rev. Mr. Stone,
Resolved, That this society memorial
ize the Legislature Of this Territory 10 re
peal all laws by which, the sale Of ar
dent spirits are legalized.
j This resolution was laid on the table
to be discussed at subsequent meeting
/ On motion of Mr. Edwards,
Resolved, Fhat the Executive Com
mittee be requested to draft circular ad
dressed TO the people Of this Territory il
favor of petitioning the Legislature, II
abolish all the laws licensing the sale Q
Intoxicating drinks.
j This resolution was also laid on tn,
table, for further consideration. Society
adjourned to meet at the same place OF
the lstday Of January l64l at six o'clock
p. NJ.