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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1845
Page
4
Temperance Crusade Gough Draws City to Temperance Talks
The city buzzed over Mr. Gough's nine public addresses as temperance advocacy reshaped social habits. Report notes his forceful oratory, broad appeal across classes, and unprecedented crowds that packed venues despite political excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Mr. Maffit
Mr. Knapp
Gough
Tie
Temperance reform spreads through temperate drinking urging abstinence
The piece asserts temperance societies influence by promoting watchfulness over drivers enhancing restraint and discouraging drunkenness. It argues intemperance ruins families and society, notes rising inquiry into the harms of ardent spirits, and cites progress toward total abstinence as more join the reform movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance
Temp
Temperance Dominates Local Hopefuls After Deep Feeling
The Richmond Star notes a deep regional surge for temperance as fresh aspirants for a difficult task face political change. Voters express strong emotion and a sense of shift, with temperance described as dominant in the local scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Star
The New York License Law Passes Assembly
The New York License Law, backed by temperance supporters, would require each town to hold a May special election to decide License or No License. If No License wins, licenses are banned for a year. if License wins, tavern licenses may be issued without fees, but grocer licenses are barred. Overseeing penalties, prosecutions are possible by either the Overseers of the Poor or a private citizen. The public hopes to curb drunkard-making in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bench of Judgment
Friends of Temperance
Senate
N. Y. Tribune
Polk earns praise for Temperance and Christian leadership
The Saturday American lauds the President for his Christian family role and his public stance as a friend and advocate of Temperance. It highlights the influence of his example on national morals and religious principles, regardless of political changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
United States
Phrenology Aims to Reform and Perfect Man
Prospectus for Volume VII argues phrenology reveals human nature and governs happiness and suffering. It claims the science tests every doctrine and practice, guiding ethics, morals, logic, equity, religion, and all ages to understand humanity.
Phrenology Physiology Magnetism and Female Education
An early editor sets out a scope for a monthly journal on phrenology physiology and magnetism. It argues health and happiness hinge on physiological laws and education of women, linking mind body and morality and promising practical guidance, with subscription details and pricing.
Kwungs Ladies Seminary Adopts European Course
Miss L R Williams conducts Kwungs Ladies Seminary, Broad Street Augusta Georgia. The course mirrors top European institutions with strict emphasis on education morals and manners. Miss Williams invites parents to enroll daughters with music instruction available separately and boarders accepted. References cited include Hon M M Dye Rev E Ford and Dr D Hook. Sept 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Williams
Europe
Ainsie
Bridge Bank
Augusta
M. M. Dye
E. Ford
D. Hook
Prospectus of the Star of Temperance in the South West
The Star of Temperance pledges to promote temperance and reform in education and agricultural societies across the South West. It aims to elevate mind and industry, avoiding sectarian politics while embracing Christian principles and practical improvement. Stevens & Aums publish and seek favorable insertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Impro
New Orleans
South- West
Friends of the Cause
Stevens & Aums
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Mickle
William Jones
Temperange
J. B. Gough
Richmon, Va
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American Phrenological Journal
Department of Phrenological Science
O.S. Fowler
Nassau St
Kwungs Ladies Seminary
OF the Star of Temperance
Wasnixetonian
Macintosh-street
J. B. Murphy
John D. Smith
Soetrern Medical & Surgical Journal
P. C. Guieu
J. P. Garvin
M.D
Paul F.eve
Guieu
Hamburg Journal
Hamburg
Jine
Dentistry
H. Pritchard
Broad Street
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