Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-14
Rhode Island State Total Absti-
renee Society.

State Total Abstinence Society was held in
Providence on Tuesday, the 9th igstant.
In the absence ofihe President, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ the meeting was cared 10 order by the
Recording Secretary.
Rev. Mr.. Blodgel, ofPawtueket, was elect
ed Chairman pro tein.
Prayer was oatredtoy Fev. TN. Taylor,
Of Slatersyllle.
Rev Daniel Wise of Providence, was elect
ed Assistant Secretary.
The records of the last meeting were read
by the Recording Secretary.
The Treasurer Report was read by Dca-
con Solomon Gilbert, Treasurer.
Voted, That the Treasurer srepori be receiv-
ed and placed on file.
Mr.. William French and Mr.. T.. w. Walk
er arrived aud took their seats as |co Presl-
dents. Mr.. Walker presided.
A Business Committee was chosen, consist
ing ofthe following Persons, viz Rev. William
J. Breed, Rev. Mr. Verender, Mr.. 4. G, Bars
tow, Mr. G., Richmond, Rev. L. ~ Taylor
and Thomas Tew.
! Voted, That the Business Committee be re-
questcd TO nominate hst of officers for the
Society for the ensuing year.
| Voted, That the Rev. DR.. Cleaveand be
added to The Business Committee.
! Rev Mr.. Taylor, Mr.. Daniel Hale, Mr..
| Angel, Rev. Mr. Qulmby, Rev. Mr.. lloughton,
! Mr.. WIN. Spooucr and Rev. Mr.. Davis,
each made verbal reports upOn the condition OF
the temperance cause in their respective places.
Rev. r. L. Waterman, Corresponding Secre-
tary, read reports from several local societies.
The Business Committee reported the follow
ing resolution, which afer some discussion,
was unanimously adopted
hat tbat IN, ha anla taolg
to the progress of this cause growing out of
the selt-nterest of its enemies, and the luke
warmness of many proicsscd friends, we never
theless see IN many parts OF our State evident
marks Of progress, and III view of these we
both "thank God and tale cOurage."
The Business Committee reported and re-
commended the following pcrsoR3 and they
were unanimously elected officers of the Socle-
ty for the ensuing year:
/ President, Hon. Stephen Brneh of Provl-
| deuce.
| Vice Presidents. ]. b. Nichols, DR. J. f.
( Weeden, T.. w. Walker, Wm, French, f.
4 W. Lawion. Dadi,T fale and s-werd Hauis
| Treasurer, Solomon Gilbert c. Providence
4 Corresponding Secretary, Rev. st. Water
/ man OF Providence.
A Recording Secretary, Rev. Thomas lew o
/ Providence.
H Auditor, Henry Gushing Of Providence.
/ Executive committee, Henry Cnsmng, n. L.
! Barstow, Joseph w. DAVIS, Nm. Chdce
! Henry Marchant, Stephen Aruud, Is C.,)
4 Henry 4 Rowland, Edward 2. knowles. Dr..
! Stephen Harris, David G.. Greene iProyldenee
/ t,manual Rice ol Warwick, John Kelley o
, Darlington, Isaac L. Jenches aud J. j. DeXte
/ lof Pawtucket, Samuel Rodman and SYLVESTER
Robinson of South kingstown, Benz, MumforC
/ Newport, Chales Perry of w 2steriy, Henry
/ r. Chadsey of Wexford, John j. kelton q
/ Coventry.
| The Business Committee reported the follow
ling resolution. The amendments proposed tt
! the Constitution were read and explained by
1.-The Recording Secretary.
Il Resolved, That the Committee recommend
the consideration of sundry amendments to tn,
/. ,Conslitu,ion which will be herewith submitted
Il Voted, That the resolution and Constitution
| be laid upon the table until the afternoon sess
1 ion.
II Voted to ad ourn to 2 o'clock, p. NJ.
4 Aprp,voov
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