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repaid, by witnessing vastly increased interest
indeed, by what might almost be considered an en-
tire resurrection of the cause.
There are now in the state more than ZOO
temperance societies, composed of nearly 400 900
members, and it will be perceived from this emu
meration, that if one-tenth of this number would
patFonize our paper, we should at once be enabled
to enlarge the sphere of our operations, and to Sc
cure the services of sufficient number Of efficient
agents. There is still much to be done, and very
much land yet remains to be possessed but the
contest cannot be doubtful. In the name of COM
mon humanity, we implore the influence of the
Christian, the patriot, and the phianthropist, to
seek and the perishing around them, for it is
estimated, and it is solemn and awful fact, that
notwithstanding all that has been effected, 900
drunkards die annually in our country.


Our respected late chairman, Elisha Taylor,
ESQ as was intimated in the report of the execu-
tive committee, at the last Sem-annual meeting
held at Utica in October last, has retired from the
committee. In the annunciation of this circum-
stance, the committee cannot forego this opportu-
nifty to bear testimony to his efficient, disinterest-
ed, self-denying labors in the temperance cause
During period of five years, without fee or re-
ward, he prosecuted the work with perseverance
and energy which knew abatement and which
nothing but the most ardent love for the cause
could INSPIRE.


In his retirement, he carries with him our cor
dial wishes and prayers for his highest prosperity
and happiness, and his continued usefulness.
Jonathan P, Coffin is the only travelling agent
we have employed the last year He has been
long faithful and successful agent, and during
his employment has visited various sections of our
state, and obtained nearly $4,000 signatures to the
pledge.


eve are here compelled by want Of space, to
omit that part Of the report which relates to the
finances Of the society,"


PHILIP PHELPS, Chairman.


IRA HARRIS,


AZOR TABOR,


DIR b. p. STATS,


|. N. WYCKOFF, D. D.,


B. T. WEIGH, D. D.,


NOAH LEVINGS, D. D.,


Executive Committees