Temperance Cause in peril as elections loom
The Washingtonian urges temperance leaders to oppose liquor at political events and to mobilize voters. It cites a former pledge lapse during an election and warns governing parties to avoid intoxicants in campaigns, urging moral reform and statewide balance of power. It praises South Carolina delegates and calls for similar zeal locally.
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Temperance Society
Miledgeville
S&c.y
Temperance
Party Spirit and the Moral Cost of Politics
A Kentucky conference on party spirit argues that political voting has degraded duty and faith. It laments party discipline overruling conscience, warns that law loses sacred authority when politics become power games, and urges readers to resist factional control.
Philosopher Dobson Explains His Easy Living
In a Washingtonian dialogue Dobson boasts a philosophy of leisure and catering to others appetites. He claims wealth comes from staying home while others toil and chasing pleasure with affordable drinks as the secret to happiness.
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Job
Dobson
Dob
Shade
Debate on rum trade and repentance in a Georgia scene
Job confronts Dob over selling rum and gold making schemes. Dob justifies self interest and plans to repent later after getting rich, arguing ease and money are desirable. Job rejects the idea of eternal bliss trading for quick profit and offers restitution as true repentance.
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Job
Dob
Georgia
Carolina
What a strange world this is and who inhabits it
A longfolk newspaper piece riffs on the line what a strange world this is as voices from a preacher, a sleepless author, a merchant, and a boastful suitor reflect on the oddities of society. It includes a touching tale told by Hon. W about a family led astray by alcohol, starting with a brave father's descent from a prosperous life to ruin.
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T Llowit
Serio
Rednuesday
St. Tob
Fredericton
Woodstock
Wilmot
Horse Guards
Moraneum
Adieu Note From a Veteran Quill Driver
A short farewell from an old quill driver and magazine scribbler. The writer bids adieu and offers a curt reflection on public candor and the hope for better acquaintance in the future.
Star of Hope shines over Washingtons gathering in Auguste Ga
A ballad-like verse lauds a single star rising in the sky over Washingtons and The Star of Hope. It describes a bright beam, a balmy Judah breeze, and angelic music, claiming the light offers hope for mankind and a heavenly flight after forgiveness. The piece is dated Auguste Ga 7.
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Judah
Angel
Auguste, Ga
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