New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-23

mapd almost any amount Of means drawn f,,,. =,
enormous gains wrung from the v.sis of the , -
Will the friends Of this mighty movement row y -
RES and on which the old world Is looking utA -
withhold the material necessity 10 sustsin ths ~
and the living agent on r8ieh ere rsatnly rely % -.
snd orerthror nc enemy l think not. / cam.
but hope that the friends Of this most rhseou.
not only in this State, but all over the Nation ~
hold US IN remembrance. We scater our pan.r, la
tracks broadcast throughout this country Ana 40 -
world. VIII not then the friends of humanity s1
only in this State, but all the States bear in misi 80
the Hon. Erastus Corning of Albany is our rreass,ss
and that every dollar sent him, agent, o. Se,vS'
Esq, or any member of the Executive Conmis.si
enables your ety TO scatter over 500 pages Of va.
able temperance reading OF fifty numbers OF Tie p
Ei5fI0nisi The cry for light comes up from ev.s~
section of our extended county. VIII not those hsyy
ing the means TO bestow, and the love Of God a.
Gods people at heart, come up TO our aid, and ssS~
MS in breaking down of the chief promoter of Wa,
and tie great barrier 70 our prospects es nstiosi
Let not any one say, " do not gre, some one ~
" xii :" but LET each one feel his own individual -
srorsibilitv and wal. for bis neghbor, and our emma
treasory viii soon he full 10 overlooking, and %
printed sheets be again flying by millions and tons q
millions.
When solicited 10 accept the Presidency Of Won.
Society at first declined account Of other prss.
ing matters which would, 10 some extent at leaf
prevent my attending properly TO the dates Of Ia
Office. But being assured thar would only be ~
spponfment. On examining into the affairs Of "a
Society found il deeply involved IN debt; and unIu
some one could be found 10 assume heavy responsible
es the Society rad better dissolve. at once jecii
IL at il was my duty assume those responsibilities
throw aside oil considerations Of private ease and n.
terest and in view of the great approaching contest
devote TO tie what little energy aud experience
might have at COMMAND, at least unth the en- c,ment
of a Prohibhory Law in the State OF Ncw.York.
After q severe conflict and notwithstanding tho in.
reflections with which the cause bus been advocated
and the many mistakes which may have been msda
tie united efforts Of the remperan men of this State
and the smiles of good Providence have secured TIA
Enactment, rs trust they will the enforcement Of
Prohibitory Law. And now, considering my age, tho
sickness Of my family, and the many private duties
which have been obliged TO neglect, trust may IA
permitted to resign the office OF President OF Tins So
ETY.. should be gratifed If the Society would ec,t
my resie nation now; but desire at least that the resy.
nation may axe Effect at the annual meeting in Jaaa.
airy. trust may ask this relief friends and fellow.
iaborers, without being considered dese'ter from
tho field or as desiring 10 withhold my portioa
of the tribute 10 the common cause; Cor thoash
| think il my duty TO retire from the Presdensy
of the State Society, the interests of the cred
Temperance Reform (the very handmade, as I
believe of Christianity and the struggles and sue
cesses of its friends continue TO engage my
est sympabs and prayers to the very latest moment
OF my life.
Several speeches were made and a number of resc-
luiions adopted among which were the following;
eed That the ctace of twenty thousand grogsees,
ten hu.ded and yhree brewees and dstlleies with al
the sIpee svsee and party spirit which they threaten
asha for resistance oes shake the irm and unatebs
purpose Of the body Of dele gates assembled the bodies
and p.bep the sesa benign .ud statutes %
Incorporated the law of the land and TO procure he
PROMPT faithful inn afta enforcement of all Us provsioaL
hsored II for successful enforce of the Pohs-
to, Liquor Law Of the hrt importance that all Executive
and Judicial Oeers from the Conb up TO the Judse OF the
Cour Appeals should be TO Al mence men la habit sld
Principle heartily in avsr of the principles OF Prohibitions
Rssored That the Of All good citizens and especially
those who love the OF Temperance TO eneoa
age and assist the officers whose duty . 10 enforce toe Act
the suTpresson Of fnemTeranee Paupersn and Crime
snd TO with such facts aud evidence
their led In reference violation 81 said aud
10 complain OF such officers whenever they shall neglect
fuse o DO their duty