Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-08
January 81, 1914.
For tho Herald.

For the Herald.
Mr. Ed,tor-Wii You spare a brief space in your coll
umns to admit little HOME matter which, though per
hap. vcry interesting 70 your readers in general may
gro,ify some Of them here.
We had very pleasant gathering at Col. Mclaughlin,
Thursday evening, the LIST inst and our hos, entertain
ed WELL and We enjoy ed the interview much, h,t
directions given by those present TO have the pro.
ccedngs published Those who came together came
from The different sections OF the town, friends and
ncshbors, without any Of the iormales of invitation to
piss evening in social way and testify the intcre.,
they felt in sustaining public house among us conducted
strictly temperance prime pies and to show TO Col Nc
Laughn that he had their entire confidence and npproba
on host and landlord aid should have their cordial
support in his voluntary determination and effort give
US and the public house Of this character company Of
hundred gentlemen and adies-whch by the way
only among several from town that have
been entertained within fortnight at the house. one
Of which was nearly as numerous the present onens.
sembled al early hour in the evening and passed the
comWe ncement of in fee exchange of social feelings,
Al hu past they down the well arranged and
abundan,y furnished table The venerable Judge Ham.
mond called upon preside. and after the blessing
asked by the Rev Mr. Smith, the company entered
upon the enoymen, Of the good things before them Dur
ing the progress of the supper tho following sentiment,
were introduced and responded to unanimously.
LIST Of February, lS44.-I.et it be remembered as a
day mark ed with the flow Of good feelings when met as
friends and neighbors each other and enjoy tho
abundant fare Of our host May its results be the mutual
benefit Of all.
Our Host and HOstess.-May they long remain with
us TO dispense their good cheer and make the stranger and
way-arer say from the fullness OF their hearts,
HERE take mine ense in mine Inn'
Our Public Houses.-May they ever throw their in
fuence the side good order and sobety and never
openly coverty do augh sap the foundations either
may their SIGNS be "a man erect and not Keeling
fallen one
Our Social Fc clings.-Whilc We may as individuals
differ in tastes, sentiments and opinions, may social
feelings be pure and strong and bind
together as happy community.
Our goodly Town.-Wi;h ITS pleasant location fertile
soil, and thriving nhabante. May it long preserve its
reputation for intelligence temperance good o,der; and
its citizens fully appreciate the heritage that has fallen to
their lot.
Its earliest Setters.-Only here and there one still
fingers among They borne the heat and burden
Of the day-mny their eleventh hour be ono of peace
tranquility. and happiness.
Inc Clergy and our Lawyers and Physicfans-
p" look to them for instruction counsel ard advice Nav
we ever receive such shall prove u, Gu, rect.
Our Merchants, Farmers and Mcchanics.-Like
three fold cord thu interests be blended and
tribute to the good The whole.
Our Absent Friends. -Thouch absent. not forgotten.
cw.Ensiand-her Sons and Daughters.-May
they have honor at home and abroad
Vermont-(:od bless her.-sIny her march ever be
onward and upward and she be truly all respects
The Star that never sets Ifever wander from her
mountains and valleys there not one of us who will not
exclaim-
Where e'r roam, wi stever elm, see
My heart untraveled still retu to thee
The reading Of the sentiments being concluded the fol-
lowing resolutions presented and adopted without
dis sent
Resolved That in view Of the pleasant character Of this
interview. when We adjourn, we will adjourn on
the LIST of February, I845, al O'Clock, p. NJ
Resolved That the thanks Of the company be rendered
to Mr. and Mrs Mclaughlin for the very hands
with which thev have entertained uswth the hope tina,
when the ls' Of February l845 round, they may
again furnish us with similar pleasure.
Resolved. that we will cheerfuy contribute aid and
influence in sustaining thorough gong Temperance
House.
Resolved That qualification has been much ncreas
ed by the presence Of venerable friend, Judge Ham
mond, and that thanks due him for conserving to
preside over our evenings entertai nment.
The company then withdrew from the tables-t being
about o'cock-aud amer passing another pleasant
social hour their homes well pleased and satisfied
with the first Temperance SoIREEin
PITTSFORD.