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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1844
Page
6
The Washingtonian urges postmasters to remit subscription payments for paper. It defends the temperance cause amid a heated presidential campaign, warning electors and politicians to resist alcohol during party events and urging moral reform and virtue as the basis for republican stability. It highlights South Carolina and Edgefield as exemplary for temperance zeal.
A Kentucky paper laments party spirit corrupting public virtue. It recalls earlier practice where candidates were chosen by merit after prayer, warns that party discipline erodes conscience, and fears law and liberty collapse into anarchy if politics stay one-sided.
In Washingtonian dialogue Dobson explains his cachet of leisure and wealth by catering to others appetites. Job questions hard work and money, Dobson claims happiness comes from indulgence and staying home, inviting a drink for seven-pence to illustrate his secret temple of pleasure.
Job and Dob argue over bootlegging and the rum traffic. Dob defends self interest and awaits wealth before repentance. Job condemns the trade and urges restitution. The exchange ends with Job offering aid to a refectory while Dob exits, claiming moral impunity.
A Washingtonian piece reflects on a strange world and the faults of its inhabitants. It compares clergy, merchants, lovers, and parents, arguing people blame the world but often fail to examine their own conduct. A touching temperance tale follows, recounting a once-happy family wrecked by alcohol and ruin.
An old quill driver and magazine scribbler writes a parting note to a paper. The brief missive voices a hope for candor and a better acquaintance as the author signs with a farewell.
A short reflective verse marks a star rising in the sky guiding hope for mankind. The poem celebrates celestial light as a sign from God, offering comfort and the promise of heavenly ascent beyond earthly sorrow. The piece is attributed to Auguste, Ga. and dated with a date line.
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