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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1845
Page
8
A weary speaker recalls illness and poverty driving a quest to dig for treasure. He journeys into the woods and exclaims devotion, signing a blood marked scroll as the vow of a fevered pursuit. The fragment hints at fantasy treasure lore and ritual pledge.
The article celebrates the temperance movement's progress led by orator Mr. Gough. It notes widespread cultural shift away from ardent spirits, describes the public’s enthusiastic reception of Gough’s nine speeches, and details the remarkable crowd sizes and fervent response in the city.
The temperance movement has changed habits by promoting temperate drinking and vigilance among drivers, aiming to prevent drunkenness. It argues alcohol ruins families and society, urges philanthropists to persist, and notes winning evidence that total abstinence benefits individuals and communities. Temp. Advocate.
The Richmond Star reports a historic display of feeling as temperance rises in influence, with phrases about doors, struggle, and retirement to allow new aspirants for a difficult task.
The New York License Law, passed Assembly with little opposition, likely to pass Senate. It requires each town to hold a May special election on license whether to grant tavern licenses, with a No License majority banning licenses for a year. If License wins, licenses granted without fee, grocers barred, penalties for selling without license. Temperance advocates urge passage and readiness to act.
A 19th century American publication lauds President Polk as a model Christian family man and strong advocate of Temperance. The writer emphasizes the President’s moral influence, nonpartisan praise, and the hope for national reform inspired by his stance and example.
The prospectus argues phrenology as the science of human nature, claiming it reveals the elementary principles of character and happiness. It asserts phrenology tests every doctrine, ethic, logic, and creed by exposing the primitive constitution of man and its social implications.
The prospectus outlines three significant sections: physiology and its link to health and morality, animal magnetism as a bridge between phrenology and physiology, and a devoted department on women emphasizing education and reform. The editor promises a monthly journal accessible to all, with low subscription rates and broad educational aims, inviting readers to support and circulate the work.
Miss L R Williams directs Kwungs Ladies Seminary in Augusta Georgia inviting parents to enroll daughters and wards. The course mirrors European standards with emphasis on education morals and manners. A certified music teacher is engaged and boarders are welcome with terms available at the Broad Street location above the Bridge Bank. References provided by M M Dye E Ford and D Hook. September 28.
A prospectus for the Star of Temperance announces a new periodical in New Orleans at two dollars per year. It pledges moderation and firm stance on total abstinence, education reform, and uplift through libraries, agriculture, and civic enterprises. Publishers Stevens and Aums seek insertions from friends of the cause.
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