Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-27

STATE TEMPERANCE CoyyryrIoN.-An
adjourned meeting Of the State Temperance
Society was held at Providence on the 10Th
ana 10Th insis. The annual report of the So
ciety was read and addresses were made by
Rev. Messrs Blodget, Hyde, Byram, Waugh,
wilkinson, Knight, Evans Durfee, Branch,
Mech, Dr. j. Z. Cunningham of Ohio, Rev.
Dr. Cleaveland, Mr.. Richardson, Green,
Moore and Osborne. The Governor, Lieut..
Governor and members of the Assembly at
tended the meeting, (Which is said to have
been highly Interestingly part of the time.
The following resolutions were passed by
the meeting: I..r
feso!red, That the three great principles
OF the temperance reformation, viz: Total alb
stnence from all that can-intoxicate the eff
cacy and necessity of the Temperance Pledge
and the union Of enlightened sentiment with
prohiDltory legislation-are now, as they ever
have been, and ever must be, the life and pow
er Of the reform
Resolred, That these elementary doctrines
never were more clear, settled, immOvable in
our minds, than at the present moment.
Resolred, That We have no sympathy with
political expediency which would barter the
highest interests of the many for the votes
Of the few, OF sacrifice the virtue and happiness
Of the people to obtain or preserve the supre-
macy of party.
Resoired, That we ask only for such legis-
lation respecting tho cause of Temperance as
is deemed impartial and just, touching other
great interests, and such Legislation we do and
swill ask till it is fully accorded and establish
ed.
Resolrcd, That we firmly reiterate and
will maintain our demand of all public officers
prompt execution of such laws as are intend
ed for the promotion of Temperance through
out the State.
ResoEred, That the well known difficulty
and frequent impossibility of conveying christ
ian missionaries to heather lands, except in
vessels loaded with alcohol, is reproach to
our country, a stigma upon the christian name
serious drawback to the power of the mis-
sionary enterprise, and calls loudly for redoub-
led exertiOns to put an end To the unholy traffic
in every part of the world.
Resolved, That committee of three be APP
pointed to prepare at their earliest leisure, an
address to the people of this State, setting
forth the duty of the friends of Temperance al
the present time, and that the same be publish.
ed as soon as it shall have received the sane
ton both of the Committee and of the Presi.
dent and Secretaries of the Society.
ResOlred, That in the opinion of this SOci-
ETY., an overwhelming majority of the people OF
this State are decidedly opposed to the rcpca
of the license law or to any amendment there
unto, making less stringent or effective against
the sale Of intoxicating drinks.
Resolved, That it is the duty of the Lcgis
lature to stand by the law, while it embode'
the will of the people, and no less duty Il
elect Judges, sheriffs, and other civil officers
who will see that its provisions are faithfully
executed
Resolved, That if the members of the Leg
islature refuse thus to do, then in such a con
tgency, rs the only resort, it will become the
duty of the friends of "law and ORDER to pu
those in their places, willing To obey the pco
pies mandate.
Resoiued, That the thanks of this COnven-
, tiOn are due to the ladies' for the countcnanct
afforded to the cause by their constant pres
ence at our meeting during the sitting of tn,
Convention and that we hail as an assurance
of the final success of the cause of Temperance,
their unassumng yet powerful efforts i'll carry
ing it forward. ....u..
Resoiced, That we warmly commend the
"Rhode Island Temperance Pledge" to tho
patronage and support of the friends of Tenn
perance throughout the State and we do this
not simply because of the correctness of its
principles, but also for the ability with which
they are now advocated. . @