New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-09-01

Nf-fih i'hpfIHn'e COMMENCEMENT h"'h-
ester.
This body concluded iis session on Thursday last,
having been in session two days We believe all
the Counties West of Cayuga Lake were repre-
scnicd The number in attendance was large.
There were animated discussions on incidental
points. in which Rev. JoHv PiERroSr and Mr.JEw
FIT Of Boston participated. The following are
par, Of the esouions adopted.
Rc.0ired Tina, mighty obstacle 10 the progress
of Temperance s the patronage sill gwen by pfoiesse1
Temperance men to hquorseins ta'ern' stores eosis
and this obstacle 20 our causc--a he 90 our proies
sons-mus be removed, or never can success crown
our efforts
lO R(.ored Tina, one half Of the penalty for a viola
ton of the Excise law should be- given 10 the prosecutor
the Of the poor neglect to prosecute
therefor
II. Resoired. Tia, this Convention earnestly desire
thai 10 the Civ Of New York the same prvl may
speedily be- extended that the Dhcr portions Of the
now ENJOY, under the provisions Of the law above re
icrred to-
- Resolred That inasmuch as the law has thrown
upon tho people the stupcndOus responsibility ~ decd
ny whether licenses shal or shall not be- granted u be-
Of immense importance spread Information be-
tlcin and efficiently 10 Tor elective actun
40 the ballot boxes in May. l-l-and 10 this end u j.
recommended 10 the several Election Districts 90 West
crn New York organize systematically and Is urged
upon every protested friend Of Temperance 10 exhibit an
nufinching consistency 10 his punuples
49, KesOlred That 10 IL Of primary importance 70 Sc
cure the aid and cooperation Of ab and efficient speak
ers 10 vsii every section Of Western Newlork during
the ensuing Winter and through them and other nsiu
meutalfies If possible 10 arouse by the kndest persua
siops the dormant energies Of the ministry and the
church and others and il is especially important, that
each committee become Itself united and working com
muniiy And that lecturers be recognized coun-
ienauced By the societies of Western New lOrk who DO
not bring with them satisfactory endorsements Of their
qualifications from the officers Of the society TO which
they belong and from other societies before which they
.4nfa f.sf.Fr M Dol
may be imposed upon to give proper Information Of
fact 20 other societies.
a. Resolred That committee Of five be appointed 10
prepare circular. and adopt other measures. the
uniformly and efficiently 10 carry out the purposes
Of the two last resolutions.
Is Resolped That crisis has arrived in the history Of
the Temper Reformation, which demand the cordial
united and vigorous aid and acton Of all us friends
that sumber treason to is highest interest and
sublime-t prospects.
TO- Resoired That il is enough to resolve, but iha
action IS the definition Of our position and our watch
word.
H. H1ereas the statutes permits any person to sell
without license" Moiheglin wine cherry wine
and cider and vhcreas many take advantage OF his
pcqu and vend an kinds Of alcoholic drinks under these
names Therefore
Resoired That the Doth section of the Revised Statutes
which allows the indscrminate sale Of those liquors ana
wines. should be Immediately repealed
II L0fqs the 32d sec OF title @ chap 90 part st Of
the "a Ed Of the Revised Statutes, permit any boat or
vessel navigating any river lake canal Of Tins state
sell hy retail alcoholic liquors and wines, Tor one nOuT
they any city town, village or other place
and Uhcreas the sale Of such liquors. by boats and
vessels tend greatly TO resrd the progress Of the TEN
perance reform many towns and villages where the
licensed sale OF such liquors Is otherwise prohibited
Therefore
Resolred That the aforesaid 32d sec Of the Revised
Statues ought 10 be repealed without delay
10 Resolrcd That Committee Of one from each Coun'
IT, Of legal gentlemen well versed in law and equity be
appointed from the several Counties in Western Ne"
York whose duty shall be to publish at their discretion
the various newspapers or Otherwise throughout me
respective Counties aforesaid such legal information and
advice relating the subject Of licenses and violation Of
the Fxcise Law they shall deem the exgenccs OF the
demand and to assist If necessary by counsel and
plea in sustaining 10 the end all prosecutions Tor Yloh
lions OF the same
20 Resoircd That it be recommended 10 each town
Temperance Society constitute forthwith town vsi-
lance committee including one or more from cach
School District whose duty il shall be forward oil
prosecutions for such violations OF the Excise Law, az
may occur under their own observation, may be re-
icred 10 their consideration from the vigilance commit
Of the several IN their respective counties
p RssOirfd That il be recommended TO each town
Temperance Society constitute forthwith town vgi
auce committee. including one or more from each
School District whose duty shall be TO enter complaint
against each and ro violation OF the Excise Law in such
form and shall be pointed out and recommend
cd by the aforesaid general committee.
- Bfsolrcd That in the constitution of said town and
county committees great should be taken TO appoint
only such tried and unilnchng temperance men.
who will do their duty their whole duty and nothing but
heir duty.
- RssOlrfd That to general and efficient CO.
operation in the suppression Of the traffic in ardent spr
MS the appointment Of vigllant committees as above
mentioned be recommended in those towns where IL
a. nscs are granted well ms in those where they are
not
p Resolred That the passage OF the License Law of
he last sion of the Legislature furnishes apology
for lack eXcrtion 10 the election Of proper on
GERS OF Excise since notwithstanding its reference 20
towns there much discretion left with the Boards Of
Excise in the selection of suitable persons of good moral
characters and other necessary legal and christian quail
locations to monop0sc the trade Of selling damnaiion
a. the souls and bodies of their fellow men.
25 Res0ired That il DE recommended 10 each County
Vigilance Committee to publish in cheap pamphlet form.
for graiuitous distribution statement OF the amount
aud objects of the of their respective cOunues-
especially noting the amount devoted 10 the support OF
ptupcrism and criminal justice. with such comparisons
and facts as will show the relation between crime pau
pcrism and iniemperance and that It is recommended
10 the town societies IN each county assist according
o. their pecuniary ability in defIaying the expenses Of
the same
Mcssrs J. ID. Husbands, W c. Boss Ira Bellows,
L. NJ Moore and w. II. Stanley, were appointed a
committee to carry out the spr, Of the thirteenth re
solution and committee OF one member from each
Western county to carry into effect the the 18th re
solution. Adjourned