Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-02-02
MEETING OF THE COUNTY TEN
PERANCE SOCIETY.

the condition Of temperance affairs in
the several. towns From some Of the
towns the reports were favorable. from
others it seems that no active temperance
organizations exist, and no efforts have
been made to carry out the laws Of the
state or the suppression Of the sale Of
liquors. 5. 5. Tinkham presented his
report as county commissioner. and re-
ported that for the year ending in May,
1873, there was reported to have been
sold about 5000 worth of liquors by
the several agents Of the county. In ma
NJ Of the towns no agencies exist, and
many agents claim that their sales have
been large on account Of being called
upon by citizens of towns where there
are no agents for quantities of liquors.
The Barton agent has sold to persons
from out Of town, who represent that
they cannot buy il their own towns and
are obliged to buy their liquors away
from home or violate the laws by pur-
chasing of Illicit dealers he has also
furnished a manufacturer Of patent med
icines with liquor for his medicines.
These two causes have increased his
sales largely. Of the seven towns having
agencies Morgan has sold the least Clio
yer IS the banner town, while Albany,
Barton and Craftsbury rank next in the
order named. Committees were chosen
70 nominate a board Of officers for the
year, and to present resolutions In
the afternoon the committee on nomin-
alton reported. and their nominations
were ratified by the convention.
Mr.. Granger, State Temperance Agent,
being present, gave stirring and inter.
esting address, which elected applause,
. and was calculated to do much good. He
represents that combined effort Is be.
ing made by the rum interest in the
state, backed by that Of other places
especially by the wholesale dealers il
- Bost0n.to 50 control on coming elections,
that the prohibatory law shall be repeal,
ell The speaker would have the people
Of Vermont know this early, so that
they will be ready to fight the monster.
not only at the polls, but in the legisla-
ture.
The committee on resolutions at thi:
time presented a series of resolution:
which seemed to embody the wishes O
the State Agent and Of :he convention
as shown by remarks made by the sew
eral speakers. These resolutions elieitec
considerable discussion, but were adopt,
ed as below
Whereas there still remains much Z
be done in the Temperance work tina
the means heretofore employed have no
accomplished, and whereas an increasin,
interest in temperance reform is bein
felt in the State and nation therefor
We suggest a renewed effort and othe
means for the accomplishment Of Ii
work and resolve
LIST, That the time has fully come wheI
temperance principles should be assert
ed at the polls.
ID, That as . convention We pledg
ourselves to such course ofaetion in eau
cuses and elections as shall secure
class Of men for legislative aud execu
tive officers who will enact and execut
stringent temperance laws, and will dis
eountenance drinking practices and usa
ges-
Sd, That We use present political or
CARNATIONS in so far as they Will in thei
nominations recognize our claims as tn
promoters Of the temperance cause, an
no further.
4th. That We now appoint a eommi
tee Of three, who shall visit every tow
and strive TO enlist in this feature of th
Temperance work all existing oFganiza
tons, and also strive TO form, where nor
now exist, temperance societies whic
shall adopt strong pledges and shall NEE
IS often as once in two weeks and sha
raise funds and make necessary arrang,
nents for earring out these resolution
9Th. That in our judgment it Is Ii
duty Of every Temperance organizatio
to see that the prOhibitory law is enfor
ed in every place within Its reach.
9Th. That We cordially invite to OF
temperance meetings all ladies intereste
in the work. and solicit their hearty c,
operation in future efforts
9TH, That We will urge upon the puE
lie more general Attendance upon OF
Temperance meetings.
DR.. Richmond Of Derby. sugges,e
that some day Be set apart and devote
TO Temperance work. and named Fai
day as suitable day.
Rev E ". Culver presented a res
luton which embraced the Dr.'s ide
and was adopted as follows: Resolve
that this convention request the sever
preachers IN the county to preach a TEL
Peranee sermon upon Fast day. aud c.
list As far as may Be the people in Il
cause Of temperance
Rev. H. P. Cushing then gave one
his eloquent and stirring Temperance a
peals and 50 moved his audience that
have faith to believe much god vi
arise from the influence Of this r,Ae.7n