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Litchfield Enquirer
Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut
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In Tolland, Connecticut, on Monday before May 28, 1829, a County Temperance Society was formed with over 90 men and 25 women signing the constitution. Mr. Hewitt preached, retailers refused to sell spirits, sparking opposition among drinkers. Proposal for auxiliary societies in every town.
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'TOLLAND, May 28, 1829.
On Monday of this week a County Temperance Society was formed in Tolland. Many from neighboring towns attended:—upwards of ninety men signed the constitution, and twenty-five women. Mr. Hewitt preached on the Sabbath, and again on Monday. Our retailers refuse to sell ardent spirits—and it makes a mighty noise among our rum-drinkers; and even some of our sober kind of men manifest a spirit of disapprobation and resentment. It was proposed that an auxiliary society should be formed in every town in the county. Some are very zealous for it; some are much opposed to it. They are hit on a darling point, and cannot bear to give it up. The signers form much the most respectable class. I think no man who values his reputation as much as he ought to or considers the influence of example, will be willing to be left behind.'
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Tolland County
Event Date
Monday Of This Week (Letter Dated May 28, 1829)
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society formed with upwards of ninety men and twenty-five women signing; retailers refuse to sell ardent spirits; opposition from rum-drinkers and some sober men; proposal for auxiliary societies in every town
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A County Temperance Society was formed in Tolland with many from neighboring towns attending. Mr. Hewitt preached on the Sabbath and Monday. Signers are the most respectable class.