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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1844
Page
2
The Washingtonian notes postmasters may remit subscription payments, cites a $41,500,000 tax on liquor as unfair. It argues for relief from this oppressive levy and supports taxing the drunkard-maker, not the drinker, to uphold constitutional rights.
A Savannah correspondent describes a major Macon blaze on Mulberry Street that destroyed 15 to 20 houses and caused an estimated loss of 30 000 to 40 000 dollars. Foreman Mr. Winsis died from a collapsing brick wall, leaving a widow and two children. liberal citizens have begun a relief subscription. The list of damaged properties includes McNally’s bar room, Roux’s gunsmith shop, Ladington & Thompson, George Robertson’s lottery office, the Macon Democrat office, and several stores and a boarding house.
The Hamburg Republican proposes to publish in Hamburg South Carolina by James Cochran. It aims to promote the claims of James K. Polk and George M. Dallas to their nominated offices. Cochran promises general intelligence and sets subscription at 25 dollars.
A historical notice argues taxation should fall on those who profit from vice and not burden the general public. It contends alcohol costs and moral decay drain freemen, urging fairer taxation to reduce national expenses and oppose drunkenness.
A fragment describes a complex character with a fondness for drink and sociable nature. It repeats a stock reply used to define a man, highlighting hospitality and fondness for good liquor, while noting doubt about the character. The text suggests a slow fond, clever host who enjoys frolic and keeps liquor at home.
The piece argues loafers dominate a party's finances and city politics before major elections. It notes how invitations like Free barbecue blur lines between social classes as loafers support their party, shaping outcomes more than elites, and urges patience until the next November vote.
The Sun and Temperance Journal exposes the Native American Party platform including foreigner citizenship limits to twenty one years, nationalization registration, and a Washington centered intent registry. It denounces electoral betting and demagoguery, urging virtue, patriotism, and a corruption-free republic.
A reflective note laments rising crimes including forgery cheating swindling and other offenses across the country. The author exclaims Oh mores Oh tempora urging concern and vigilance.
A dramatic excerpt recounts Marie Dunbar and Henry Barbour, lovers torn by Henry's gambling, deceit, and imprisonment in New Orleans. After a wrongful act, Henry is jailed for fraud, later presumed drowned aboard a Baton Rouge bound steamer. Marie clings to hope as a letter arrives.
A moral tract condemns drunkenness, calling the drunkard a murderer whose ruin harms others. It argues the soul’s loss surpasses property health or reputation, warning the drunkard cannot inherit God’s kingdom and faces eternal punishment. The piece laments communal responsibility and the pit of despair.
A Quaker teases Uncle Broad Brim over failing eyesight and spectacles. He suggests humorously that if Uncle wore his spectacles over his mouth for months, his eyes might improve.
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