TEMPERANCE MEETING.
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LiHie Rock, Dec 1, 1843. The Arkansas State Temperance Society met persuant to adjournment.

 The following preamble and resolutions were offered by the Rev, A. Williams, and adopted;

 From the history of ofTemperance Societies, in their triumphant progress, since their first origin, 1t Is abundantly evident that nothing has contributed more to their success than the circulation of Temperance Newspapers, pam phlets, &c., believing the temperance cause will ultimately triumph in every community where its true character and principles are made known. Therefore.

 ReSolred, That we earnestly recommend to the State Temperance Convention, expect ed to convene at the city of Little Rock, on the 22d Feb, lS44; that measures be attempt- ed by said Convention 10 establish Tempe rance Newspaper, in this State.

 Resolred, That we request our Correspond ing Secretary, associated with Rev II. R Kern, to publish in the newspapers circular addressed to all the Temperance Societies, in the State, touching this matter, requesting them to take action at their several meetings, and send their delegates to the Temperance Convention fully instructed on the subject ReSolued, That for the more prompt and de- cisiye action on the subject we recommend to the several societies, which cordially approve the plan of Temperance Paper, to ascertain if practicable, the number of papers that will be taken by each Society, and be able to re- port thereon to the Convention.

 ReSolred, That to lessen expenses and se- cure larger attendance of delegates to the State Convention, that Rev. II. R. Kern, Rev 4. Williams, Dr. R. L. Dodge, Dr. R. A. Watkins, Dr T. J. Howell, Dr. M. Gun ningham, c. L. Jeflries, and Jesse Brown, be and are hereby appointed committee of ar engagements, to procure private entertainment free of charges, for the time the delegates may remain in our City, on the business of the Convention, and that said delegate on his arrival report himself to some member of said committee.

 After the adoption of the above resolutions, the Society proceeded to appoint the follow ing as delegates to the State Temperance Con- vention: Rev. w ". Stevenson, Rev. W. II. Bump, Rev. II. R. Kern, pr. R. A. Wat kins, John D. Logan, Richard c. Hawkins, Rev 4. Williams, Cyrus w. Weller, Jesse Brown, and s. s. Sanger.

 It was then moved and adopted, that the editors of the different newspapers in the State be requested to publish the proceedings of this meeting.

 On motion, the Society adjourned to con- vene at early candle light, in the Methodist Church, on the first Monday in January

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