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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1843
Page
6
An Augustan Washingtonian issue notes a total abstinence pledge by gentlemen and discusses handling pledge violations. It suggests two public lists, one for virtue preserved and one for defectors, to inform members while avoiding harsh public exposure.
A Washingtonian letter calls for concerted action among members, urging every individual to elevate effort in the temperance cause. The writer criticizes passive meetings, praises officers’ work, and warns that intemperance weakens ranks unless Washingtonians mobilize with moral suasion.
A Wasnineronian urges citizens to unite against vice especially intemperance, arguing political divisions excuse neglect of virtue. He notes the wicked exploit disunity and calls all associations to harmonize virtuous efforts for the rising generation and human happiness.
At Eatonton on November 23 1843 delegates from many temperance societies gathered at Union Church with Rev Billington M Sanders presiding. Reports listed numerous Washingtonian and T A societies from Richmond Morgan Crawfordville Putnam Talbot Forsyth Jackson Greenesboro Athens and more with officers and members named.
The 1844 Georgia State Temperance Convention in Eatonton set its agenda with a five member committee to publish proceedings, a plan for annual meetings, and campaigns for moral suasion and large temperance gatherings. Delegates from counties and societies discussed duties, publications, and praise for hospitality, with speeches by Rev. Branham and others and a pledge by 18 attendees.
Last week in Columbia saw the State Agricultural Convention, the State Temperance Convention, and the Bible Convention. Edward J. Arrhur, Esq., selected to head the Temperance Advocate for the coming year, is praised for talents and leadership. Former Chronicle correspondent Amuvr is commended for wit and moral courage in prosecuting gamblers, and his service is noted as evidence of his fitness for future duties.
A flag symbolizing the temperance movement was adopted by the Washington Temperance Benevolent Society on February 15 and displayed at the Temperance Festival at Centre Market on Washington's Birthday February 22, 1842. The flag features a white field representing purity.
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