The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-02-06

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Bishop, and Warren Currier, Esq.
Voted. That the convention close it's sess
sion al clock in the afternoon.
Adj. 10 half past one o'clock. p. m.
AFTERNOON.
Convention assembled agreeaby 10 I'D.
journment.
Fourth resolution from the committee
of Overtures being under consideration,
wac discussed by Messrs Lsavit., Powers,
Hohon, Fairbanks. Bishop. Parker, Ha!es
Eaton. and Redding,on. Resolution res
jecled.
Second resolution. from same COMMITTEES
read and remarked upon by Messrs Clark
and Parker. Motion to lay on the table 1
lost. Discussion continued by Prof. Benz
ediet and Rev. N. Bishop, and the reso-
luton was adopted.
Voted, That the State Central Commit
tee appoint its own chairman, and make
such other arrangements as they may
deem expedient.
The third resolution from the commit.
tee Of Overtures was adopted.
Rev. H. F. Leaviit introduced the fol.
lowing resolution -
Resotred, That the present exigencies
OF the temperance cause in this State de-
mand the anwesred labors Of an efficient
agent. aud that this subject be referred to
the central committee. Adopted.
Mr. Swain, from the finance committee,
reported the following resolution and vote:
ResOlred and roted, That the central
committee be authorized 10 call on the re-
fpective counties for their proportion Of
the expense necessary to sustain an agent
aud carry into effect the objects of the So
eiety and that delegates present state
what sums may be expected from their
counties. Adopted
The delegates present made general
statements as 10 what reliance might DO
placed upon their respective counties for
contributions.
The delegates fromseveral counties, gave
assurance that the friends of the cause in
their portion Of the State, would be ready
10 contribute their proportion OF The a.
noun. necessary to sustain the operations
of the society. For the other counties,
with the exception of Orange and Las
Toi!le, the report was favorable.
Resolution by Rev. Mr. Newton:
ReSolre6, That we deem it 10 be the
duty Of every friend Of Temperance TO use
his exer.lens to suppress the traffic in in
toxicatng liquors BY voting for county
who are known TO be OPP
posed 10 granting licenses for the sale Of
liquors except for medicinal,
mechanical aud chemical purposes.
The resolution wa. discussed by Messrs
Newton, Parish, Parker, Hale, Clark,
Benedict, Eaton, Powers. and Bishop
A motion TO lay on The table having been
lost, the resolution was adopted by large
majority.
The committee appointed report that
they are not aware that any new mode OF
action" is particularly required; but they
do regard the Law as sffording encour-
agement for renewed effort. The Law
places the traffic in intoxicating liquors,
where we think it should be placed, in the
hands OF the people. 1t is now for the
people to say whether alcohol shall be
sold as beverage or not Would we
have the sale discontinued, strong and
sentiment must be brought 10
bear against it. Hence tbs necessity Of
continuing the same persuasive means to
correct public opinion. Moral suasion
must be regarded as the great and princi-
pal means of carrying forward the temper.
ance enterprise. The Law must be re-
garded only as auxiliary TO our efforts,
and not as furnishing excuse for any re-
taxation OF our labors.
In accordance with these views, we
would respectfully Recommend that mess~
Tres be adopted in the several counties to
secure the most perfect organization OF
county Societies. and the frequent holding
If Temperance meetings in all the school
districts.
In this way, the subject Of temperance
nay be carried to every mans door, and
many brought within its influence, who
might no; have been reached.
The enlisting of the children into cold
water armies and letting them hold cold
water celebrations, your committee regard
$ an excellent mode. Of promoting the re.
orma:ion.
2, Howe. for the Com.
On motion, the Central Committee
we're instructed to prepare and publish an
ddress to the people Of the State.
On motion of Warren Currier, Esq the
hanks OF the Convention were rendered
, the citizens of Chelsea for their LIBERAL
ospitaliies; and the Choir for their at
enhance and interesting mHsical perform
noes. The hour Of O'clock having
rived, after a short address appropriate
the occasion by the President, and
rayer by Rev. Mr. Newton, the Conven-
on adjourned without day.
ERAsTUs FAIRBANKS President.