Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

CastletOn, from the Committee on resolu-
tons, submitted the following, which, after
discussion, were adopted -
Resolrei, That our confidence in the wisdom
and eff cheney of our law prohibiting the traffic
IN intoxicating liquors is undiminished, and we
belive that its stern enforcement will sweep this
enormous evil from the State
ReSolred, That as the duty Of enforcing the
stringent provisions Of this law devolves upon
the friends Of temperance in their respective
towns, it Is expected that trust go obviously
and intimately connected with the highest in :er-
ests Of humanity, will be henceforth faithfully
discharged
Resoiued, That in this hour of seeming re-
progression in sister States, we will bear high
sloit our standard, and, encouraged by the
past, sustained by the undying principles upon
which we stand and animated by the broad char
ity Of the gospel, we will boldly press onward
until the great contamination is achieved.
Resolred, 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 sexes to join hands and hearts with Us
II this great cause Of God and humanity.
In the absence Of the Treasurer, Mr.. At
water Of Vergennes submitted his annual
report to the convention, a report which
shows the treasury Of the society to be IN
anything but healthy condition. From
the report 1t would seem that the total re-
ceipts into the Treasury the past year were
but S557, $3.50 Of which were disbursed
for various purposes, leaving balance OF
S544.50 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 following persons as officers for the en-
suing year. which report was duly accepted
and adopted :-
Prciaeqf-Hon. {. D Warner, Of New
Haven.
Vice Presidcnts-Rey. B. F Ray. Hart
ford Rev. Silas Mexican, Bradford Rev
n. P. Foster, Montpelier.
Record gg Secraarg-Hon. Clark Ii.
Chapman, Cavendish.
TreGNTe--G. ". Scott, Montpelier.
Audit0r-Henry Y Barnes Montpelier.
FrsrHirc C0mMiuec-Hon. c. ". VIII
lard, Castleton L. c Ellis, Fairhaven
Hiram Roberts. Brandon VIM. \. Burnett,
Rutland A. d. Hager, Pr5ctorsville Rev.
F. W. Olms,ead. Eas: Dorset DR.. L. Shell
don, West Rutland
Hon. Z. D. Warner introduced the fol-
lowing resolution, which was adopted
Re5Irs5, That the executive committee be
authorized 70 employ a secretary, who shall
have an Office 81 some central point who shall
have charge Of the general interests Of the
cause, and who shall receive az adequate sal
AIRY.
4 resolution that such moneys as may
come into the treasury Is the fruits OF the
lab0rs Of the past year, and not otherwise
appropriated be devoted 90 make up the
salary Of the State Agent 70 the sum Of
$500. ELECTED much discussion. and was
final settled by q vote being passed that
the whole matter be referred 70 the eZecu-
I tive committee.
On motion Of the Hon Z. D. Warner,
the following resolution was adopted by the
/ convention
Rcs0Irci, That We believe the sum Of $1,000
ough to be raised during the ensuing yesr to
be placed 81 the -isnosal Of the executive CON-
mittee Tor the purpose Of employing q suitable
secretary and other lecturers and lsD0rers, and
the circulation Of temperance publications
throughout the State, and that We will each en-
I deavor to do our part in raising this sum
Newman Weeks, Esq. Of Rutland, offer
cd the following resolution
Res07rei. That S. consistent temperance men
and women, who earnestly seek the reform OF
the irunkard and the prevention Of sn appe-
tite for intoxicating drink, W would earnestly
/ disc1unteuance the use Of intoxicating wines 81
81 social parties az weddings, IN the family, and
a. the communion table.
Rev. Nj. Leavit tot Ferris5ursh moved to
amend by striking cut the words " at the
communion table, which amendment pre-
vailed. and the original resolution, as
amended. was adopted.
After passing a resolution OF thanks TO
Dr.. Ki,cleI. requesting a copy Of bis ad-
dress i1I publication, als5 resolutions Of
thanks 70 IL, railroads tor the courtesy Of
hali-iare, t. h5-pitable friends in Rutland,
and to the Methodist Society lor the use Of
their church. the convention adjourned
Sine de.