Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-02-13
MONTPELIER, FEBRUARY 13, 1867.

own State is concerned in this enterprise, we
think that the temperance cause should be
viewed as a missionary work-and this Socie-
ty, and all other organizations formed for the
promotion of the same purpose, should har-
moniously unite in sustaining in the field the
most available and efficient man that can be
found who will enter into this work and de-
vote to IL his entire energies. The Carson
League Fund should be kept, by an increase
of subscription thereto. in a heathful condi-
tion, so that an able agent could be generous
" supported, and funds be in readiness for
amy emergency that may occur. And if the
ability Of all supporters Of the Temperance
Cause can be united, no person would be call
ed upon to pay an amount that would be felt
to be burdensome The necessity of such an
instrumentality arises from the consideration
that all other classes Of men--professonal
gentleman especially--are pressed with so
many duties connected with their own posi-
tion, and frequently local embarrassments are
such as 60 render it utterly impracticable for
thcm TO take the lead in such measures as the
prosecution of the work dehands. We would
not suggest the idea that an agent is TO do
the entire work. and otl IS ncn 70 be released
from their responsibilities, but that he is to
be the instrument to inspire all appropriate
means with life and energy, and give them di-
roction and efficiency
We would also repeat the sentiment utter
ed so appropriately by the Board of last year,
that the ministers of The gospel have still
work demanded of them. And we would
suggest that they preach on the subject Of
temperance TO all their congregations at least
once or twice in each wear. The elementary
truths which constitute the foundation of the
fair edifce Of Temperance should be sounded
upon the ear by the living voice. The same
necessity exists for this on all other moral
and religious subjects which occupy the pull
pit Our children and youth, especially, need
to be thoroughly indoctrinated into these
truths before they 90 forth to encounter the
allnring influences which may beset their
paths when separated from the friends and
protection of home Also. we regard as next
in Importance the Pass and would aclnowl
edge our great Indebtedness for the aid it has
already rendered in achieving our present ad-
vanced position in this Reform. And VIC
cherish the hope that every press in Vermont
will soon assume the noble position which the
majority now occupy on this subject.
II is with much cordiality that we acknowl-
ed the organizations and efforts of the Sons
Of Temperance as having been an efficient
f hNAllldi III iiit lloEltNo VI lilN tom ptldllNt
enterprise and we desire their continuance
and increased success in the field and we
trust that with all temperance organizations
there will ever exist the most harmonious
state of feeling and action. We would also
advise, that in every county and town the
friends of Temperance maintain an active or
ganization to promote this good work, aud
such organization, in many cases, would do
well to appoint Committee of Vigilance to
watch against any violation of the law. and
| when violations may be found. take suitable
measures for the enforcement of its provs-
ions. We farther regard il as especially inn
portant, that each County Society take proper
action TO secure the appointment Of the best
man that can be obtained for County Commits
sioner. And, finally, what we consider de-
nandod to carry forwarl-1kis glorious reform
to complete triumph, is uIiited, pcrscvering
well-directed effort by all its true friends
not merely good resolutions, enthusiastically
adopted when in Convention assembled-but
good erompies, and vigorous action at ou- oio,,
homes-ieeling our personal responsibility we
shall find, at all times and in every locality,
both work to do, and ample facilities for its
accomplishment.
TRTAsURER's REPORT.
f The whole amount paid into the Treasury
of the VT. State Temperance Society for the
year ending January 81, 1857 22S 25
Paid for Agents, Circulars, &c, 295 %