Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-12-25
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VERMONT STATE TEMPERANCE
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The annual convention OF the Vermont State
Temperance Society opened at Rutland on
"Wednesday afternoon.
The convention was called to order by Rev L.
A. Dunn Of Fairfax President Of the Society,
when prayer was offered by Rev. Aidace Walker,
ID. D., of Wallingford.
Hon. +. u. Warner. Chairman Of the State
Executive Committee submitted his report.
The interesting points Of this report we're that
the present committee. like the one Of last year,
have not accomplished much for want of funds,
that the State Agent in obedience 10 Instructions
during the past year has directed his .perations
against the F" respectable places where respectable
men are respectfully ruined,n that, while the larg
est success has been attained in st. Albans--Bel-
lows Falls, Bennington and Manchester have also
been blessed by the abors of the " State Agent"
Following this came the report Of Rev. w. w.
Atwater, State Agent Of the Society, an interest
ing aud elaborate document, detailing account
Of his work as the Society's agent for the past
year. A discussion Of the report followed.
The evening session Of the convention OPP
ened by voluntary from the choir in attendance,
after which prayer was offered by Rev VIM. n.
Bacon Of Shoreham The President introduced
Rev. Harvey D. Kitchel, ID. d.. President Of
Middlebury College, who delivered an address
that in style and illustration worthy his repu-
taton as an eloquent writer and speaker
The convention was also addressed by Rev
Norman Seaver. Hon. G. NJ. Willard Of Castleton,
David t. Nicholson OF Rutland
Thursday morning Hon. c. NJ. Willard Of Cas-
Teton, from the Committee on resolutions, sub
mtted the following, which, after discussion, were
adopted -
Resoised, That our confidence in the wisdom
and efficiency Of our law prohibiting the traffic in
intoxicating liquors is undminished, and we be-
lieve that its stern enforcement will sweep this
enormous evil from the State.
ResoiBed, That as the duty Of enforcing the
stringent provisions Of this law deyol,us upon the
friends Of Temperature in their respective towns,
it is expected that trust obviously and iuti-
mately connected with the highest interests Of hui
manity, will be henceforth faithfully discharged.
hesotred. That in this hour of seeming retro
gression in sister States, we will bear high aloft
our standard, and encouraged by the past, sus-
tanned by the undying principles upon which
stand and animated by the broad charity Of the
gospel, will boldly press onward until the great
consummation is achieved.
ResoiUed, That while we would not relax our
own efforts in the temperance movement yet we
must look to the youth for its permanent success;
therefore, we would invite the Young of both sex
es to join hands and hearts with us in this great
cause OF God and humanity.
In the absence of the Treasurer. Mr.. Atwater
of Vergennes submitted his annual report to the
convention. report which shows the treasury of
the society to be in anything but healthy cond-
ton. From the report it would seem that the to-
tai receipts into the Treasury the past year were
but 1857. $3.50 Of which were disbursed for va
rious purposes, leaving balance of S544. 90 to
be paid the State Agent for his services including
board, travel, lodging and all other expenses for
the year.
The committee on nominations reported the fol-
lowing persons officers Tor the ensuing year.
which report was duly accepted and adopted -
Presidem.-Hon. +. ID. Warner OF New Ha-
Vice Presidents b. F. Ray, Hartford
Rev. Silas Mexican, Bradford; Rev. n p. Fos-
ter Montpelier.
Recording STANDARDIZATION Clark H. Chap
man, Cavendish.
Tredsurer.-G. w. Scott, Montpelier
Auditor.-Henry Y. Barnes, Montpelier
ErecmiUe Committee Hon. C. NJ. Willard,
Castleton; u G. Ellis, Fairhaven; Hiram Rob
erts. Brandon; VIM. A. Burnett, Rutland; A. ID.
Hager Proctorsve; Rev. +. W. Olmsted, East
Dorset; DIR. L. Sheldon, West Rutland
Hon. Il. ID. Warner introduced the following
resolution, which was adopted:
Resoired, That the executive committee be au-
thorised to employ secretary, who shall have an
office at some central point, who shall have charge
of the general interests of the cause and who shall
receive an adequate salary.
a resolution that such moneys as may come into |
the treasury the fruits of the labors of the past
year, and not otherwise appropriated, be devoted
TO make up the salary of the State Agent to the |
sum OF $1,000, elected much discussion, and was
finally settled by vote being passed that the
whole matter be referred to the executive COM
mttee.
On motion of Hon. Il. ID. Warner, the following
resolution was adopted by the convention
ReSoired, That we believe the sum of $4,000
ought to be raised during the ensuing year TO be
placed at the disposal of the executive committee,
for the purpose Of employing a suitable secretary
and other lecturers and laborers, and the crcula-
ton of temperance publications throughout the
State, and that will each endeavor to do our
part IN raising this sum.
Newman Weeks, Esq, of Rutland, offered the
following resolution:
Resotped, That as consistent temperance men
and women, who earnestly seek the reform of the
drnnkard and the prevention of appetite for
Intoxicating drink, we would earnestly discounte-
the OF intoxicating wines at all social
parties, at weddings, in the family, and at the
communion table.
Rev Mr.. Leavtt of Ferrisburgh moved to
amend by striking out the words - at the commu-
mon table, which amendment prevailed and the
original resolution, amended, was adopted.
After passing resolution OF thanks TO DIR.
kitchell, requesting copy OF his address for pub
licaton also resolutions of thanks to the railroads
for the courtesy of hali-fare, to hospable friends
in Rutland, and TO the Methodist Society for the
use of their church, the convention adjourned