New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-15
STATE TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.


The Annual Meeting of this Society was held IN
Amsterdam the 18th and 18th, with an unusually
large representation of delegates from different
points of the State. Hon. Gcrri Smith, Hon. h. Z.
Delavan, the Rev. Dr. Samuel Fisher, ID. ID, and
others were present and addressed the Convention.
The Rev. Samuel McKean Corresponding Secretary,
presented the Annual Report reviewing the work OF
the year, and making recommendations for the fu-
ture work of the Society. j. n. Stearns from the
Business Committee presented series of resolutions
indorsing the formation of auxiliary societies,
employing agents to canvass the State, raise
funds organize societies. &c, lthe circulation of
n temperance literature, &c. The following bears
reference to the political aspect of the State:
Resolred, That the traffic in intoxicating drinks is
itself crime and the prolific source of crime paupeIim
misery aud death, and should be suppressed by Legsa
R|soired That the two great political parties having
neglected refused 10 take measures TO suppress the
infamous traffic. the friends OF temperance have no 0p
ton but resort to the ballot box and elect only such
men as will carry out their principles.
Resotred That committee be appointed to prepare
perance in accordance with the foregoing resolutions
" ResOired, That the State Temperance Committee,
elected at the Convention at Syracuse III Jnne last, be
requested issue call for Convention, consisting OF
two delegates from each Assembly District to consider
the political aspects Of the temperance question.
RcsOired, That all immensely greater beralty is de-
manjed In money aud means to meet the emergency by
spreading temperance literature.
" ReSOred That a Committee be appointed to make an
appeal TO the public on this subject.
Res0lred, That We recommend the temperance lltera
ture published by the National Temperance Society No
l2 Wiamst NewYork aud urge Its distribution IN all
" Resolred, That recommend the circulation of The
National Temperance AdrOcde aud The Youths Temper
d,ce Baaner published No. ia Williamst, NewY0rK
Resored, That IN the deaths Of the Hon. Benjamin joy
and Frederick Starr this society and the cause Of TEN
perauce has lost two of us warmest supporters and most
faithful advocates While we mourn our loss, let us mn
their virtues and ourselves TO the
great work before u.s.
The Hon. Gerrit Smith offered substitute, favoring
the Endorsement of the AutiDramshop Party, which
he supported with an able and persuasive speech
The discussion participated in by various members
OF the Convention, and while many favored the third
party movement yet they were opposed TO the ndorse
ment OF 1t by the state Society.
The discussion developed united determination 10
organize for distinct political action, believing that no
aid or assistance could be expected from either Of the
present political parties.
The following were elected officers for the ensuing year
Presideat-J. l.. Bagg. Syracuse.
Vice-Fres,dens-J. ii. bronson, Amsterdam the Hon
Gelrt Smith. Peerboro' the Hon. F.. G. Delayan sehe
BAH Oneida; j. c. Gallup, Clinton; the Rev A. Flack
Clayerack j. C. Curtis. Elmra the Rev. j. h. Ches
hf amton the Rev. L. H. King T. y CITY; the Rev
Horace Eaton, D. D., Palmyra; Gen 4; W. Riley, Roches-
Geneva; :. p. Briggs, Saratoga; the Rev. j. Petty Al
Fisher Utica l.. H. Clark, SOdus.
Corresponding Seeretary-The Rev. S. Mexican, Amster-
Recordia0 Secreto,-The Rev. NJ Hurlbnrd, Troy.
TreasureI-H. G. Hooker, Syracuse.
Board MdtdQcrS-FOr three yearS-The Rev. W. T.
Kuox ElmiIa; the Rev r. H. Fowler, Utica the Rev. f.
A. Spencer Syracuse; Thomas Lape, Valley Falls Chas
Eddy Troy the Rev. j. II. IIauer Auburn; the Rev
stephen Merritt jr. NewYork City the Rev. J. 5. Pat
tcugl, BaIub1dge; ". j. GTOO, MlddetOWn; &. BOuEh
ton, NJ d., Waterford.
70 MI vacancy OF Benjamin JOY, deceased-The Rev:
!. H. HOlbrOUk. Home vacancy of J. L. Bagg, elected
PTesident-N g. Spauldn-, Albany.
EreeuGre CoDBttHee-J, l. Bagg; Syracuse; f. Reming
ton Hluu the Rev. Is. l. Ives, Auburn the Rev. ID. D.
Lore Auburn; the Rev. NJ. 5. GOOda, Amsterdam; the
Rev. +. A. spencer, syracuse
Publishing COHtHtiiee-J H. Bronson, J. H. Hanson,
Harmon Wcudlo, Amsterdam.
Mr. Bagg reluctantly consented 10 accept the position
OF President Of the Society, but al the earnest socita-
ton OF his friends yielded their desire. and accepted
the position in but and appropriate address
The President and Secretary although new in the posi-:
tions they occupy arc not to temperance men Of
the State old and tried workers in the They
deserve should receive the cooperation Of all church
organizations and good Of the state, and be- FUR
nshcd with the necessary funds to carry their opera
tons.
The constitution for auxiliary societies has been
printed and can be obtained by addressing the Core
ana II Is hoped that societies Will be formed
all parts Of the State report directly TO the secretary
4 Chidren's Meeting held on Thursday afternoon,
which was largely attended, and exceedingly interesting
This was one the best and most interesting meetings
OF the state Society which has been held for years and
will undoubtedly he productive Of great good TO the
cause.
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