Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-01-22

DR.. Spaulding, who presided, said that |
when invited to occupy the chair he sup |
posed the speaking would be done by 9th
ers but from the programme handed him |
he saw that remarks were expected from |
the chairman. The large number present
ing interest in the subject of temperance
more general inquiry as to our individual
responsibility in the matter; and this was
of the first Importance, that we establish
ourselves firmly on a right basis, our ear
nest conviction of right. In n careful con-
sideration of this subject but one conclu- |
sion could be arrived at, viz: that intem-
perance is an evil in the broadcast sense
a sin which should be set aside.
There are not wanting instances in the
experience of every one,-incidents which
show Incorporate habits to be injurious to
the person INDUCING in them, incapacitat-
ing one for the discharge of duties imposed
by his business, and often resulting in his
own and others ruin. BY our influence
over others, by which we may either lead
them down with US to misery or raise them
to honorable lives, we are urged to the for
nation of temperate habits
Mr.. Warren agreed in calling intemper-
ance sin, and in nothing did the applica
ton of our Saviour's remark, Whose
committeth sin is the servant of SIM" seem
more appropriate. 1t is only in total alb
stinence from all that contains alcohol that
we are free from this bondage. Extracts
from the address of DR.. Miner, of Boston,
were read by the same gentleman.
Interesting remarks were made by ID.
B. Wheelock, Esq, who urged total absti-
hence as the only safe principle. He re-
ferred to the story of Governor Yates of
Illinois. Sias II Wright of New York, and
related IN incident coming under his own
observation illustrating the fearful power
of the appetite for strong drink.
Remarks were also made by Rev. i.
Tenney, f. f. French. Esq, and others.
The recitation of an appropriate poem
/ by Miss Stella Tilden was rendered with
fine effect.
The meeting which was well sustained
and interesting throughout, was closed by
singing. GAS.
| NATIONAL BANK OF BARRE.-At the
late election of officers the following were
chosen; President, Norman w. Bradley;
Cashier, Chas. A. King; Directors, N. W.
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Martin, George W. Tilden
Dividend 1 ID per cent and expenses
of starting the bank.
The Ladies of the Uniyersalist Church
of Barre will give a Necktie Festival at the
Town Hall in Barre, Friday evening Jan.
! 30th All are invited
NATIONAL BANK OF CHELsEA.-Thc
/ following officers were elected at the last
meeting; President Elihu Hyde; Vice
| President, John b. Bacon: Cashier John
c. Clark; Directors, Elihu Hyde. Aaron
King, j. B. Bacon, Aaron Davis, Foster
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The bank divided three per cent diyi--
dend. The bank was organized last June
One-half of the capital stock was paid in
July 9TH, 1873, one fourth October 10th
and December 30th' so that it has been in
operation only about three months.
The Semi-Annual Meeting of the Eclectic
Medical Society was held at Chelsea, Jan.
14th 1874. The Presidentf1 F. Temple
/ ton, NJ. u. of Glover, delivered a very able
and interesting address Essays were'read
/ by Geo. c. Washburn, NJ. d.. of Water
bury. Albert Dodge, NJ. D.. of Chelsea, J.
Durkee, N. D., of Tunbridge and n X.
Bagley NJ d. of Chelsea, Cases in prac-
tee We're presented by DR., Noyes of Ran
dolph. DR. Washburn and Dr. Dodge
The evening was taken mp with discuss
ons on the various new remedies that have
recently been introduced to the profession
/ The meeting on the whole was attended
with both pleasure and profit to all pre-
sent
FIRE AT DUXBUKY.-Stephen Nelson
of DuXbury, fired his barn by an exploding
lantern, about five O'Clock on the morning
of the 18th inst, while feeding his cattle.
Three cows and 4 horse persisted in the
flames. Loss 500; insurance $3.50.
NERsIIIKE ITEMs.-Of five churches in
Vcrshire, there is only one where they
keep up weekly prayer meetings; that
being the NJ. f. Church at Ely.
A little boy at Ely, while warming his
feet in the furnace where they were melt
inc copper. had one of them severely
burned.
a little boy of Warren Lathrop's, while
sliding down steep bank, ran against an
other sled, and was seriously injured. dis
figuring his face.
The large school-house at Ely, built by
l.. Porter last season, is occupied by two
flourishing schools. An evening school is
being taught at Ely by Miss Anna Titus,
for the benefit of the Wash House BOYS as
they are called.
Business is very lively at Ely this Win
, ter. The greatest want is more drcllinq-
= house room. The intention is to build a
q large number of tenements another season
t Rev. Mr.. Glasson. one of the English
preachers, is recovering from a long i'll
ness.
For the Freeman.
: TIE GRANGE MOVEMENT.-I ORGANIZED
a grange at Royalton, Jan. 18th, composed
n of thirty-two members. Name, White
5 River Grange. The following are the
:, officers:
5 J. w. Bailey, Master; G.. P. Kilburn
If Overseer; w. A. Farnam, Steward; D. B