The Woodstock age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1844-1845, 1845-02-27
TEMPERANCE CONVENTION,
Fen. % 1915.

previous notice, in this place, on the 22d
inst But, as the writer does not wish to
anticipate the regular Report of the Con-
ventions proceedings, this notice will be
brief and incomplete.
The representations from distant parts
oCthc County, owing, probably to the
travclling-wcrc unusually few and far
between. Indeed, the Convention was
composed mostly of friends of temperance
in this town, and those from few towns
adjoining. A considerable number of
spectators was in attendance at the meet
ing.
The business was conducted with as
much harmony as could have been an
ticipated, for which, let US be thankful
There was some difference Of opinion in
regard to the appointment of the "nom-
mating committee" but it was decided
not to follow the usual course and permit
the members from each town to appoint
one as they might sec fit, and the whole
was committed to the Chair. The solcc-
ton was 'judcious' and impartial; the
commissioner from Cavendish was
put upon the committee, tho fact an
nounccd, and no objection raised: though
his other engagements, presume, pre-
vented his participating in the duties of
the new office, to which he had been ap-
pointed. The Notwithstanding an
eye upon rotation IN qGce-wcro so &C
ceptable that no objection was made to
them. 1t is well understood that those
who retired from official stations, hat no
wish to remain in office, to the exclusion
of such men as were chosen to fill their
places.
The Report of the Com, on Rcsolu-
lions was made, and accepted; and alter
some amendments in phrascology, they all
passed without opposition, Not, that |
suppose all were pleased with all the
particulars of them; but, with cordially
of feeling, or. in spirit of compromise
and Cancellation, they did not oppose what
they deemed more harmless than wise,
perhaps. More Importance was attached
to benfcent result, than to mere reso-
lutions, which, without corresponding
subsequent action, are oflittc worth how
ever well intended.
At a late hour, after the main business
of the Convention was accomplished when
some had left and others were leaving
and anxious to go, a Resolution was in
troduced, somewhat similar to the one,
which, from the same source, was rcjcc-
ted by the State Convention, at Chelsea.
Without impunging the motives ofthc NOV
er, who openly and frankly stated the
grounds of his resolution, | regard it as
being calculated to do moro hurt than
good. find no fault with those who
differ with me in this opinion, but claim
the right of acting according to my own
convictions Of duty.
Had discussion Of the Objectionable
resolution been introduced by any ofthe
few members then present, whose course
or membership it affected, | should have
given my views in opposition to it, though
none ofits implied or expressed censure
could in the least apply to me. # I did
not mistake lis meaning, it will be seen
at once, when the resolution appears in
print, that, to be consistent, | could rot
t,-for the reason, that
have publicly approved the rejection, of a
similar one, by the S. II. Conven-
ton, at Chelsea. But let me not be
misunderstood-though may be, as here
olore, grossly misrepresentation | will
oppose no measure, by whomsoever intro.
luced, warmly and earnestly as it NAV
and urge men to vote agains,
all traffic in intoxicating drinks, providing
it does not attempt to forestalI the rights
Of the elective franchise, and make the bal
ot-box the receptacle ofvoes of pre.dlrec-
ed ser(s rather than self Judging lreemen.
will cooperate cheeriuIly in doing all
my feeble abilities and limited means will
permit, in preventing the use of alcohol as
A beverage; but | will not censurc and de.
nouncc othess, who are personally and prac.
icaly temperance men, because they can
not, at a given moment, see as | do, and
support the men and measures ofmy pref.