New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-06-30
New-York state Temperance Convention.

The important Convention OF the Friends of TEN
perance of the State of Ncw-York called by the
Executive Committee Of the y. Y State Society
met at Albany, on Wednesday, the 25th, in the Hal
Of the Assembly, at the Capitol, at 10 O'Clock, A NJ
The Convention was called to order by +. c. Della
van, Esq, who nominated Moses TAGGART, Esq.
Of Batavia as temporary Chairman and CHARLES j
WARREN, as Secretary. The Convention was open
ed with prayer by the Rev Mr.. Ludlow. of POUCH
keepsc- One hundred and nineiy-six names were
enrolled members of the Convention among
whom we were happy 10 see many men of distinc-
ton in the Temperance cause, and in the civil and
religious community. \ Committee OF five were
appointed to prepare Rules for the Convention and
one OF eight, from each Senatorial District TO nom
nate officers for the Convention The following
were recommended and chosen.
rrrsa,rt-Dn a. -. WILSON, New-YoTk.
Senate Dist pics- Presidents.
l. GEoRoE HALL. Kings s. Gen. J. }. KNOX, Oneida
3 c. BARTLETT Duichess g. ". l. HASTINGS. Chem'g ;
s. Rev Mrs oBNELLER Alb. T. j. l.. CLEVELAND, Yates
l. H. GARDNER Saratoga; :. NJ. TAooARr. Genesee.
Seeraaries.-Rev. CHAs J. WARREN. and OTIS ALLEN.
A Standing Committee TO prepare business. was
appointed, consisting OF Messrs +. c. Delavan, Rev.
John Marsh, Horace Greeley, Esq, Henry Bradley,
Esq. Azor Taber, Esq, Gen. j j. Knox, Mr. Ward,
of Albany and Rev. Mr.. Ludlow, of Poughkeep
sic.
The Committee reported series of Resolutions
which. with some amendments and alterations after
much interesting debate adopted as follows
l. Resolutd, That in assembling Temperance Con
vcniion from parts OF state OF New York for
the purpose OF devsing ways and means for the promo
tion OF the great in which engaged 1t is
proper that first Of all recognize with gratitude the
hand Of God in conducting thus far in enterprise
and GROWING efforts both In this and other countries
with gratifying success.
9 Rsortd That the appetite for Intoxicating liquors
is natural but artificial appetite created and
famed by the constant presentation OF the Intoxicating
cup cannot but look upon the existence OF the trac
all towns cities and villages, as the direct and in
eyabc Of lntemperance. therefore Of psupeIism
misery, crime and death.
g. Resolred That II becomes this Convention express
grateful Acknowledgement TO the friends OF temper
ance in the Legislature of this State for their advocacy
Of a law comforting its several and cities the
privilege of deciding whether Intoxicating liquors shall
regret that this pry should have been denied 10 the
city OF New York and TO pledge so lar as Its influence
goes the cooperation Of the friends OF temperance IN the
country in the ultimate procurement in behalf of that
city, OF privilege winch seems 10 belong 10 the inherent
rights of irccmen.
l. Rcsolred, Tha, this Convention trust that the pecu
mary lose which may be occasoned individuals by the
passage Of the Excise BILL will be than made up to
them by the greater security they will enjoy against
those physical and moral evils to which all are 80 emf
nently exposed who either use themselves vend to
others intoxicating liquors
5 Rcs0lred That il be recommended to the friends of
temperance pcrseyere in the OF all proper means
furthering the in which they have hitherto been
engaged and 10 remit their exertons till intoxca
ting liquors shall 10 be sold or drank throughout
the land.
o. Resoloed Thai it be recommended 10 the friends of
temperance TO procure the republication Of Chpmais
Statistics OF nemperancc, PauperlsnL and Crime so
far a. they relate TO their respective localities in the
newspapers Of the town and counties where they reside
T. Resoirfd That the Exec. Committee OF the Stale
Society prepare in the spin, OF The above resolutions
brief address, fortified by statistics to the voters In the
several cities and towns hrou hout the State ON the per
torrance OF duties which will devolve on them in
qucnce of the passage OF the excise law IN question: And
print the in cheap form for distribution, and thai
steps be taken by the friends Of Temperance IN each
county city. town in the State 10 order sufficient
number 10 supply each family with copy as the
state Society shall announce through the public journals
that the Document, is ready and the prce per thousand
hxcd
: Resolrcd That the juvenile temperance movement
the State is of the highest importance, and re
commended 10 AL parents guardians and teachers OF
youth invaluable enterprise
9. RssOred That il be recommended 10 All friends OF
temperance 70 carry their principles, not only the
polls but also in their selections Of the Public Houses
which they put mp the stores al which they trade and
The boats in which they travel
10 Rsorod That IN the present crisis. So deeply inter
sng and the friends oftemperance inths state
viiay important that organization be formed.
suited the particular object which IS 10 be accom-
Dshed this Convention do therefore earnestly recon-
mend that committee be forthwith appointed IN each
of the towns and cities this State irrespective OF Us.
out whose members shall be selected from each Of the
existing temperance organizations that such committee
AXE immediate 10 procure the appointment Of
like committee from each schOo. district OF this state
whose duty IL shall be call from time 10 time. school
strc, meetings for the discussion OF the principles and
objects Of the present License Law and 10 procure and
circulate and republsh the necessary papers and docu
nents
IL Resored Tha, i, is subject of consrsius,ion tina,
money is no longer TO be received for licenses in the
state OF New York.
- Resored That the reformation Of the unfortunate
pirate Is Be osi sight OF IN our great WON
nd mat past experience shows US that the eas eHo'
put forth IN the spirit OF kindness is NO, IN vain.
Is hfsoired Thai the Convention receive with mucn
from various quarters evidence that the more
eined intelligent and wealthy classes yielding 10 the
ruin aa value OF the temperance reformation. by yield
nS up intoxicating drinks and in their social
parties and public festivities
IL Rssoired That the'uiumph OF the temperance ref
jrnston among the maritime portion Of the earth is
object OF vast Importance commencing itself to each and
very class OF the community government 10 mer
chants 20 manufacturers and hsnics 70 underwriters
md 70 phisnthropsis and Christians whose aim i. ,he
reformation and ssyston Of the world
IS Rrsolred That when this Convention shsl adjourn
shall adjourn meet the City Of Rochester on The
fourth Wednesday Of October and ths, il be recon.