Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31
RESOLUTIONS :

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following
RESOLUTIONS:
Whereas, the opposers OF temperance are vir-
tualy the supporters Of crime in many Gifts
deplurable forms, and whereas there are pro-
iessonal men and persons who claim To he
respectable members Of society, who approve
of, and give support to, the unlawful traffic
in alcohol Therefore,
Resolred, That it is the duty of all temper
ance people To expose their lack of duty to the
Stale, and unite in the execution of the Law
against all offenders. whatever may be their
real or assumed position in society. Adopt
ed
ReSOired, That we are more than ever CON
yinced that inlemperance is evil, and only ev-
il, and that no legislation can be consistent on
the subject, but the utter prohibition of all iraf-
fc in intoxicating liquors, 10 be used us bev-
erage. Adopted
RcSOlred, That we regard moral suasion as
indispensable TO sustain law. and the enforcing
Of the law the only adequate means of COM
pletng the trumphs OF the temperance reform
Adopted.
RESOLVED, That we regard the amendments
secured to the prohibtory law OF this State al
the last session of our legislature, as a valuable
accession to the strength and efficiency Of the
law, and as indicating progress in the right di.
rection. Adopied.l
Resolred, That We regard the formation of
town societies, and the frequent and thorough
circulation Of the temperance pledge to obtain
4, sio ,f oil
means OF promoting temperance, that should
never be abandoned by the friends OF this cause.
ResOlred, That the alarming prevalence of
intemperance with our young men, as well in
our Colleges, Seminaries, and law offices, as
in our villages and towns, demands immediate
and energetic action on the part Of all the friends
OF temperance, and especially professors and
teachers. [AdoPted.l
Resoired, That the present crisis in the tenn
perance cause earnestly demands the organiza-
ton Of Temperance Debating Clubs and The
holding of Temperance Leyees and Festivals.
and all other such efforts as are based on the
social principle, in order that our young men
may be interested and saved; and we hereby
solemnly pledge ourselves to this effort
[Adopied.l
Resolred, That we advise the Executive
COMMITTEE to use their best endeavors 10 en-
ploy agents in sufficient numbers SO that every
part OF the State may be canvassed, and lee
lures may be given on the subject of temper
ance, and additional subscriptions obtained 10
the Carson League Fund
Resolrcd, That we urge upon Town Agents
the necessity of especial care to obtain pure IL
qnors, and being veIy cautious of those travel
ing agents who infest the country to make sale
OF their spurious article.
On motion voted to adjourn until 0 O'Clock,
p. NJ.
O'clock, P. NJ.
Met according TO adjournment Prayer was
offered by Rev. Mr.. Wnodhouse. The Com
mliiee on Nominations made the following re-
port, which was accepted and adopted, and the
following officers were duly appointed
Pres'dent-Rev. ;. CHAMBERLIN, Craiisbury.
Ireasnrer-Dea. f. KEYEs, Newbnry.
Secretarics-C. w. CUSHING, Newbury :;
FRANKLIN FAIRBANKS, ST. Johnsbvry
Vice Presidents Bennington County, Rev.
Mr.. Archible, Manchester Wndham, Rev.
- - W.T. w lnuShls
Rev. j. 5. Lee, Woodstock Rutland, James
Barrett, Rutland Addison. Gen. VIM. Nash,
New Haven; Chittenden, L, Huntington, Bur
llngton; Franklin, Rev A Wiherspoon, ST. Al
bans Grand Isle, Rev. o. G. Wheeler, South
Hero; Lamoile, Hon. N. Foster, Stowe;
Orleans, Hon. !. N. Cushman, lrasburgh; Es-
sex. Hon. ]. ]. S. Clark, Luenburg; Wash
inglon, Rev, f. ]. Scott, Montpelier; Caledo-
mia. Hon. T. Howard, Danvile; Orange, Hon.
A. III. Gilmore, Farlee.
TREASuRERS REPORT. ..
The whole amount paid into The Treasury
of the Vt. State Temperance Society for the
year ending January 81, 1857, 2SS %
Paid out for Agents, Circulars &c, 295 %
$I93 O3
Attest, F.KEYES, Treasurer.
NewbuIy, January %, 1857.