Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-29
Vermont State Temperance Convention

The Vermont State Temperance Society
held its annual meeting at Randolph ,Decem.
Der Goth and 2lst. The attendance was un-
usually large, and the meeting Was of more
than ordinary interest.
Reports were made by delegates from va
rious counties OF the condition Of the cause
IN their localities. Ii appears that in the
Northeastern portion of the State the Socie-
ty of food Templars is in Hourishing con-
d:tiOn, and is doing great amount OF good
nearly 1000 members meet weekly in Or
leans County.
On Wednesday evening, j. S. Adams, Esq,
Of Burlington, delivered forcible address
on the praetIeability and duty of a thorough
enforcement of our prohibltory law.
On Thursday, at 10 - A. NJ, Rev. P.
II. White, of Coventry, delivered an inter-
osting address on the necessity of effective,
working temperance organizations.
The following resolutions were adopted by
the Convention
ResOlred, That we deem it practicable and in
cumbent upon US to raise the sum Of $1,000, to
be used under the direction of the executive
committee, for the purpose of succe Ill pros
ecuting the temperance reform in this State the
coming year.
Resolved, That we recommend that mass tenn
perance meetings be held in all parts of the State
the coming year, where the executive committee
shall deem expedient.
ReSolred, That the duties Of temperance men
will net be discharged till temperance organizs-
tons are established in every town and school
district in the State.
Resoired, That the use Of cider, domestic
wines and other fe mented liquors as a beverage
by professional friends OF temperance, is a Sc
rious obstacle to the progress Of the cause.
ResOlred, That it is the duty of every virtu-
Gus citizen TO endesvor 10 secure the nomination
and election Of men Of pure morals and temper
ance principles and habits for our political
offices.
Resotred, That we are as fully as ever con-
WINGED Of the necessity OF our prohibitory law.
and Of the practicabilIty Of its enforcement; and
believe it is demanded not only by temperance
men as temperance measure, but that as q
measure political economy, it is indispensable,
and it is required for the protection of the inter
ests Of the State, and that no citizens can be
justified in Indifference, neglecting to use all
proper efforts to secure its full enforcement
throughout the State.
Resolred, That the skill and earnestness Of
Mr. W W Atwater, our general agent, in his Ia
bOrs during the past year, deserve our special
commendation; and that so far as informed, we
approve his course.
The Officers of the Society elected for the
ensuing year, are as follows
President-Rey. l.. A. Dunn of Fairfax
Vice Presidents-J. G. Stinson OF Water
bury. John Howe, Jr., of Brandon, Rev. A.
I. Bullard, of St. Johnsbury.
Recording and Corresponding Secretary
Rev. j. Torrey of Hardwick
Statistical Secrrtary-Rev p. Ii. White
of Coventry.
Treasurer-G. W Scott of Montpelier.
Executive Committee-Rev. b. F. Ray of
Hartford, DR.. E. Z. Phelps of Windsor Rev.
NJ. Kidder of Woodstock, Hon. W. NJ. Pin
gree of Weathersfeld, Dea. N Morris of
Norwich, Rev. E. Ii. Byington of Windsor.
and Rev. II. Worthen of Springfield.
DR.. L. Sheldon Of Rutland, J. G. Stinson
of Waterbury, Horace Fairbanks of St.Johns-
bury, Deacon Morris of Norwich, Fabius
Bancroft OF Bellows Falls, anu W. W. At
water of Vergennes, were appointed F.
nance Committee to make arrangements for
raising the IS 100 fund recommended.