Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05
Hon. THOMAS +. POWERS, '
Iice Presidents.


Essex james Cowlcs
Orange, J. X. Parish.
Orleans W. ]. Hastings.
Grand Isle Rev O. G. Wheeler.
Secretaries
Plny II. WHITE
y. $. Haynes.
Franklin Fairbanks.
Corresponding Secretaries.
Burlington. ]. s. Adams. Esq, Chittcnden Co.
Enosburgh, Dr. Bennett Eaton, Franklin CO.
Rutland, Luther Daniels. tsQ Rutland Co.
Pouiuey, Rev. a. Foster, Windham CO.
Cavendish, Rev. Joseph Freeman Windsor Co
Alddlehury, Philip Baitell, Addison Co.
/ Bradford. Rev Silas McKecn, Orange Co.
II Johnshury, J. =. Fairbanks, Caledonia CO.
Montpelier. Azel Solliing. Esq. Washg'n Co.
! uiuIldhall, William Haywood. ir. Essex Co.
1 lrasburgh, Rev. Joel Fisk, Orleans Co.
South Hero O. g. Wheeler, Grand Isle Co.,
Stowe Rev. Hiram Carlton, Lamolle Co.
Bennington, Merritt Hen. Bennington Co.
Eccutirs Committee,
Rev. Joseph Steele,
Hon. Zimn Howe,
Hon. WIN. c. Kiuredgc,
Prof f. $. Carr,
James Barrett. ESQ.
Rev. Adace Walker
Chester Spencer. Esq.
Rev. Harvey o. Iii l7y.
The discussion of the resolution approving the
general features of the Maine law Cor the sup.
preston of drinking and tpphng houses was re-
sumed. and the evening was principally occupi-
ed by Dr. Jcweti, Of Mass, IN remarks in favor
of the resolution Resolution passed without
opposition, though there were some in the house
who did not vote la the affirmative
WEDNESDAY FoRrNoUN.-Praycr by Rev. J.
Il. King The discussion of resolutions was re-
sumcd and several were adopted
AFrfRNooN.-Pmyerb by Rev. Mr.. Billiard. of
Benson The committee appointed To present
plan OF organization reported through Mr. Adj
ans Of Burlington, recommending an organiza
ton among the enemies Of intemperance Ia each
County and town in the State. Report discuss
ed by Mr. Adams, and adopted by the Conyen-
ton as follows;
kEPoRT OF Committee on ORGASIzATIoN.
i Resolved That thorough aud efficient
organization of county and town Temperance
Societies, desirable At all times Is called for in
an especial manner at the present time, marked
so sgnally by the resent legislation of the state
OF Maine ma . ne,v aud hopeful era in tho h,sto
ry q Temperance progress
J. Resolved That the Executive Committee
OF this society be requested 10 issue as soon az
may be, 20 the Vice Presidents of the various
counties circular letter, calling their attention
to this subject, urgently requesting them to call
conventions IN their several counties for the pur
pose OF periectng a system of practical and
thorough organization Ia each town of the cOun
y, aud of urging the friends of temperance To
contribute literally Of their means and personal
eNertous not only to further the progress Of re-
form IN their vicinity. but to the bcsiowal Of
funds to furnish the executive committee with
those sinews of war which the present crisis Of
the cause requires
The session during the afternoon was m0iuly
devoted 10 the discussion Of resolutions inter
spersed with music from the Choir and Band.
The Convention closed IL, lnbors on Thursday
evening which was occupied by discussions, &c.
.Nefi session Of the Convention. The Central
Committee reported that The next Convention b.
holden at Rutland on the I'd Wednesday Of
Jannary next he Report of the Central com
mlitee was adopted W. c. kttrcdgc, Rev
Joseph Steele, and Gen Rylund Fletcher. were
appointed to draft bill to be presented to the
next Legislature for lis action
RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE CON
NENTlON.
l. Resolved, That il Is notorious that not
wlthstindng past existing legislation and efforts,
the evils arising from the sale of intoxicating
liquors rs IA beverage are still deplomble, and
experience has taught MS that the present law is
inadequate TO the object we should have IN
view.
2 Resolved, As the sense of this Convention
that the time Inns now come when the friends of
temperance should unite their energies openly
for eXternnating the traffic in intoxicating
drinks as a beverage, and that they should at
once endeavor 20 secure the passage of such
law as viii most directly and efiectuay and IN
accomplishing tins object.
3. Resolved, That the general principles of
the Maine Inv for the suppression of drinking
houses and tipping shops, the simplicity of DIS
I PROVISIONS, certainty and strlngency of It's penal
/ ties the refusal 60 recognize Intoxicating drinks
as property, and especially their cundscation
and destruction when offered for sale. commend
themselves to our appreciation 0s promising an
ethcient means OF suppressing the traffic IN in
/ toNlcatmg drinks as a beverage
( 4. Resolved, That a committee Of three be
I appointed, 10 draft bin for this purpose. 10 be
presented TO the next Legislature for enactment;
that such q bill, when prepared, shall be report
ed 10 committee consisting Of three from each
county, 10 be appointed by this meeting, To-
gelher with The Central Committee. for revision
and approval. This committee shall meet ON
the call Of the Central Committee, and the bill
when approved Shall be published at the discre-
| ton OF the committee
/ 5. Resolved, That the Central Committee be
instructed 10 publish the Moine Law as exhibit
ing the great principles Of the Bin to bo present
ed together with AN address to the iroemen of
Vermont, and such facts and statements as they
deem eXpedleni 10 be nculcutcd throughout the
State.
q. Resolved, That in the opinion of this body,
public sentiment Is formed by law more than
law by public sentiment good law creates
good sentiment, and a bad law makes a bad
public senlment-hence the license law keeps
/ up public sentiment in favor Of intoxicating
drink sail good public sentiment flows from
the laws OF God aud the laws Of men 50 far as
they conform to 81; hence, 10 wait for a senii-
meni TO sustain law which prohibits wee before
II Is enacted IS folly; If the law IS right and de-
manded for the good of the people, create il. and
public sentiment, even # deficient will be form.
ed by H. and ignorance and vice will quail be-
fore IT,
Z. Resolved, That in the judgment of this
body, the cause of Temperance, as well as the
public interests generally, would be especially
benefited by the co operation Of such men as
have the management of cur Railroads, and that
we therefore respectfully request that in the adj
minisration of their affairs, they establish such
regulations as shall be prudent and effective to
secure total abstinence in all their business ope-
rations