Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1859-02-18
Temperance Convention.

Agreeably to adjournment, from Brattle-
boro, Jan. 18th, Temperance Convention
met at Townshend, in the Baptist church,
Feb. 9Th, 1859. The moderator, Rev. G.
p. TYLER called the convention to order.
Prayer was offered by Rev. A. L. Pratt.
The minutes of the former session were
read. The report of the committee there
appointed was read by the chairman. AT
ter few verbal amendments, it was voted
that the report be accepted, adopted and
published in the papers in the county.
Voted that a committee of four with the
Secretary be appointed to present resolu-
tons and propose definite measures to be
adopted. Hon. Ashley Stone, Mr.. S. A.
Chamberlain, Rev. r. Myers, Dea. N.
Pierce were appointed. Adjourned until
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Met according 10 adjournment. The
committee presented the following resolu-
tions which after discussion, were adopted ::
Whereas evidence that the traffic in in
and moderate drinking especially among the young
becoming prevaentand whereas we believe that Tenn
perance by their inactivity to great extent
sponsible for this state of things therefore,
l. ReSored That it is the duty of all friends of the
cause with renewed activity healthy
Tempean sentiment throughout the county and to use
their united influence to suppress the sale Of intoxicating
drinks in violation of law.
Resored That we recommend the revival of old Tenn
perance organizations and the formation of onehat
in addition that meeting at least be held in each school
district in the several towns annually and addressed by the
citizens when speakers from abroad cannot be obtained and
that Temperance should feel II imperative duty to
present such meetings and thereby awaken an interest
in their behelf.
g. Resoiusd That while we grateful for the efficient
performed by of the clergy, would further
occasionally upon the subject and in their intercourse with
their people endeavor convince and confirm them in h
principles of total abstinence.
A. Rssolred That as the church is the great reforming
agency of the world 1t is of the highest moment to tbs
of Temperance in this county that the churches b.
right and sound and pure this subject and that they hav
fowshps with those who or traffic in the means
s. Resoved That it is the duty of temperance t.
carry their principles to the ballot box and all prope
measures to the election of to Office who vii
carry out those principles.
County candidate for the office of County Commissioner
FRASoIs DANIELS, Esq, of Grafton.
Voted to appoint committee of one il
, each town to receive and distribute vote
| for the Commissioner. The following per
sons were appointed:
!, Brateboro G. W. Wyman, Wilmington, Reul Smith,
Dummerston, VIM. o. Miller, Nottingham, Chas Murdoch
Putney Il. b. Campbell, Halifax, 5. Niles,
Westminster, Dr. z. Stafford Guiiford, Mr.. fiske
Rockingham, A. N. SWAIN Marlboro, Cotton Mather I'd
Grafton. l.. s. Walker Dover, L. Howe
Windham, C. W. Hastings, Newfane, W. A. Stedmnn.
Londonderry W. X. Rugg, Townshend, j. b. Ware,
jamaica Luke Howard, Athens, A. A. Wyman,
. Stratton, NJ. A. Knowlton, Wardsboro, b. Reed
II Brookline, J. b. Stebbius.
Voted to appoint committee TO cal
another Convention at their discretion
Appointed Rev's. F. t DAILY, G. P. lyle
: and r. Myers.
: After vote of thanks to the people G
: Townshend and to the Baptist Society, tn
: Convention adjourned sine die.
GEO. P. TYLER, Moderator.
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