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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1843
Page
2
A Washingtonian issue from August and December 1843 discusses the Total Abstinence pledge, notes absence of editors, and debates how to handle pledge violations. It proposes two public lists—those who preserve virtue and those who retract—to deter misconduct while maintaining reform aims.
A Washingtonian letter laments apathy among Augusta Washington Total Abstinence Society members and urges immediate action. It defends officers, calls for personal effort, and warns that temperance foes exploit division while harmony fueled past victories. It cites the broader moral reform role of unified action.
A Wasnineronian urges men of all parties and religions to unite against vice especially intemperance. He laments political divisions hindering moral reform and calls for organized, harmonious effort to protect the rising generation and promote happiness. He asks readers for patience and pledges more to come.
Delegates from numerous temperance societies met at Eatonton Union Church to organize the convention and report through officers. Representatives include Samuel T. Chapman L. D. Sallerstedt and James T. Hook from Washingtonian Society and many others from Morgan, Crawfordville, Putnam, Fort Valley, Talbot, Mountain Creek, Jackson, Savannah, Fair Play, Holmesville, Forsyth, Penfield, Greeneesboro, Philadelphia, Eatonton, Walton, DeKalb, Twiggs, Social Circle, Monticello, Athens and more with Rev. B. M. Sanders and Dr. J. G. Cheeves among organizers.
The State Temperance Convention of Georgia wraps sessions in Eatonton with officers reappointed, committees named to address citizens, and resolutions urging moral suasion and large intersociety meetings. Delegates pledge to support Temperance publications and plan next meeting under a state-wide framework.
The State Agricultural Convention, the State Temperance Convention, and the Bible Convention met in Columbia last week. Edward J. Arrhur, Esq. was selected to edit the Temperance Advocate for the coming year, promising renewed vigor for the cause. Former Chronicle correspondent Amuvr, praised for wit and pathos, helped expose gamblers in Columbia, earning respect for his moral courage in public service.
The Washington Temperance Benevolent Society adopted a flag on February 15 to symbolize the temperance movement. It was displayed at the great Temperance Festival at Centre Market on Washington's Birthday, February 22, 1842, with the white field signifying purity.
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