The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-03-17

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labor diligently in the dissemination of
such tracts.
Rev. Mr.. Thompson, of Walpole,
Mass, was called upon the stand, and
made one ofhis usually happy and telling
speeches, rcplete with humor and argu-
ment. He was followed by delegate
from North Providence, Mr.. r. Hill, of
Burrillville, Rev. Mr.. Anderson, of
Mass, and Rev. Mr.. Blodgett.
Hon. w. G. Chaplin, of Tiverton,
read series Of resolutions passed at
large and enthusiastic meeting Of his
town, accompanied by few forcible and
judicious remarks in reference to the in
Auence of the laity as we'll as the clergy
in procuring favorable decision at the
approaching election.
Rev. DR.. Hall addressed the Conven-
ton eloquently in reference to the
objects of this meeting.
Rev. Messrs. Williams and Conklin
added to the remarks of Mr.. Thompson,
the latter suggesting that circular be
prepared and addressed to the clergy of
the State.
Messrs. I. Steere and r. Hill, of Bur-
rillville, made a few remarks in refer
ence to their town.
The Convention adjourned to meet at
7 o'clock, P. M.
EVENING SESSION. Convention
re-assembled in Howard Hall, which was
full, being some 5000 persons. The
President in the chair. Prayer was
offered by Rev. Mr.. Miner, Correspond
ing Secretary.
The resolutions under consideration
we're read by G. Richmond, the Re-
cording Secretary.
The following substitute was offered
for the second resolution =
Resolved, That this Convention invite
the clergy of this State, of every denom-
ination, to preach, or cause to be preach
ed, in their respective places of public
worship, on or before the first Sabbath
in April next, Sc, mon on Temperance
and that committee of three be ap.
pointed in each town, to present such
invitation.
The resolutions were then passed.
The President, Hon. A. G. Barstow
said he deemed it unnecessary to apollo
, gize for his appearance upon a Temper
ance platform, even thoug b clothed will
civil Office. He was man, with th'
, sensibilities, sympathies anil affections
! and must therefore act as man in re
l ference to suffering humanity. Ill
could but repudiate that conservatism
as cold as an iceberg in which gentle
=. men were wont to clothe themselves.
t The President then introduced Rev
G Mr.. Walcott, Of Belchertown, Mass.
. who said that he was stranger to Prov
e idence and Rhode Island, but it CAV
him pleasure to address a few words t
d the friends of Temperance in Rhod
d Island, and the more so as he had tn
;, pleasure of being introduced through th
much respected chief magistrate of th
city. He was charged by their brethre
in Massachusetts, to assure his audienc
j. that Massachusetts, would stand by he
|, law. The Rev. gentleman took cul
sorry view of the early efforts of tn
e cause. There was time when NOR;
l. suasion would have its effects upon
= certain class, but there were two poin
it could not reach, and these were tt
l. appetite Of the drinker and the avaric
l. of the vendeI To affect these by NOR
suasion was a task as bootless as to sho
of chaff at Gibralter. Hence the neces
ty ity of resort to law. What is the ol
c. ject of the law 1t is two fold frs
~ to restrain the wicked, and the secon
" to protect the weak, This law d
s, both it was designed to promote indu
to try, to aid in the production and distr
&c &c button of wealth it was designed, to