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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1844
Page
3
An emotional account recalls a once proud family torn apart by betrayal. The mother’s fall into madness led to ruin for the husband and children, now beggars in rags while the father wanders Fredericton, a remnant of former dignity. The tale ends with a poignant contrast between past happiness and present misery reported by Olive Branch.
In the last session the house approved an amendment requiring domestic manufacture for articles bought by Congress. A debate over appropriating funds for the President’s house furniture included a clause banning wine purchases for the President’s cellar, which narrowly passed after various motions. Md. T. Herald.
A Guilford County correspondent reports temperance gains in the region with several hard cases reclaimed. He urges people with eloquence and a loving heart to join the campaign and end what he calls a slavery of drink.
Report of a statewide visit notes temperance excitement and election impact. The piece criticizes lapses among reformers in higher social classes and fashionable youths who signed the pledge without conviction, yet expresses cautious hope for lasting reform.
An Ohio organ notes temperance calm affecting politics and commends suitable public houses for travelers. It highlights Dudley and Tucker inns located 18 and 32 miles from Cincinnati toward Georgetown, praising them as alcohol free. A large temperance convention is planned in Baltimore on September 12 with a reception committee of 15 to host delegates.
A grand temperance festival at Killarney on June 5 drew an estimated five to six thousand attendees including many local notables. The apostle of temperance announced recent pledges by Lord Jerningham of Shrewsbury and Mrs. Colonel O'Brien, with broader county involvement and 1500 enrollments at the event.
In Jamesville a young partridge on display amazes with four legs and feet and four wings. Hind limbs enable backward walking and backward flight, while fore limbs and wings face forward. The bizarre bird, small in size, is preserved in spirits for public inspection per Highland Messenger report.
A reflective piece foretells a future day of release when the world will be freed from the curse. It recalls creation as a “very good” work marred by sin and death, with the earth now a scene of divine displeasure and decay awaiting restoration.
The excerpt reflects on apocalyptic themes as earthly disasters and celestial events stir awe and fear. It imagines fire from heaven, earthquakes, volcanoes, and political collapse signaling divine judgment, with scenes of a world’s funeral and universal mourning.
A brief anecdote praises a ready Irish wit and gallantry. A gust snatches a parasol from its owner, a lively Irishman recovers it with a bow, and the exchange turns playful with flirtatious repartee. The tale ends with humorous quip about future advertising.
A splendid sword was presented to W. L. Buck Esq of Claiborn County by order of Congress for gallantry on the U S ship Peacock during the Evervier action in the last war with Britain. Buck was a midshipman and the first officer who boarded the Epervier.
Kins of Alexandria reveals where the ten hundred dollars was buried in the woods, later dug up and deposited at the Alexandria Bank. awaits owner. Grand Jury approves military action against rioters citing Southwark violence and calls for stronger police. Emigration surges into northern Iowa counties. 41 ladies arrive, causing chatter. Cumberland crew aboard the frigate sails Mediterranean region with under twenty rationed. New Orleans Bulletin editor warns floods may cut cotton output by 250000 bales.
The Augusta market shows dull cotton demand with old crop around 4 1/4 cents and new sale at 7 cents, a level unlikely to recur. Little new cotton sold, some shipped, some in store. Bagging demand unchanged. groceries activity limited with near-term improvement anticipated.
The following persons have paid their subscription to July 20 1845 Augusta R Thomas W H Goodrich C J Jenkins J A Van Winkle J T Wade Loon ey Point John L Hill Hollingsworth Robt Allen Aiken S C D J Walker.
E Starnes presents Logical View of the Tests Timonies to Christianity prepared at the request of the Franklin Literary Society of this city. Just published and for sale at this office for 37 cents. August 3, 1844.
Fragmentary text outlines a sale with unclear party names and discounts. Mentions a 2 percent discount and a 5 to 40 day range, but critical details and entities are unreadable. Further readable portions are required to produce a proper newspaper card.
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