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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1844
Page
3
The speaker notes progress toward enlarging and flourishing society if impediments fade. He mentions gatherings on a day in this place that increase signers in the community. A few are not members and some retail liquor, but the latter are expected to stop, leading to a thorough teetotal village. Morevanon.
In a nautical discussion aboard a seventy four the crew debates the temperance pledge, noting hypocrites who sign for private gain and contrasting practical temperance with steadfast abstinence. The speaker honors genuine charity while urging pledge signing to strengthen resolve and aid alcohol abstainers.
A passage from Illuminated Magazine contrasts a worn laborer with little means and a family at his side to show that inner nobility survives hardship. It portrays the worker as a king in heart, earning respect through steadfast toil and patient devotion amidst economic harshness.
The Synod assembled in Charleston on the 21st. Rev. John H Wilson opened the session and Rev. B M Palmer Sr was chosen moderator. The body decided to divide into two separate Synods the South Carolina and Georgia. Funds from the Columbia Theological Seminary will be reassigned to Georgia when they establish a Georgia seminary, with Columbia’s Seminary remaining under joint supervision. The Synod adjourned last evening.
Capt. Norris aboard the Creole reports Buenos Ayres celebrated as the U S brig Bainbridge fired on Montevideo harbor. The Congress demanded redress. Buenos Ayrean commander lowered colors within minutes. Captain Newman was reprimanded by court martial on Bainbridge. he then leaped overboard and drowned.
A bystander recalls a man in a fit condition to describe the horrors of intemperance. He staggered to his feet, faced the gentleman in the tree, and spoke with eloquence about the hellish nature of drink. The office crowd felt an electric reaction to his description.
Excerpted remarks show a Western legislative speaker defending his veering principles by claiming a deep bond to nature and man. A stump orator counters by labeling the opponent soulless, mocking the idea of life’s immediate rebirth between deaths.
The Frontier Journal states that J. D. Balmat of Fowler killed a boy named George Newton while deer stalking in the woods. The boy, about thirteen, wore a grey dress and died half an hour after being wounded.
Mr Noel continues his school for boys at the same place on Macintosh street opposite the Constitutionalist office. Terms remain as before. October 12 13 tf.
The report notes a recent rise in cotton prices at home but warns that Liverpool advices through the Steamer to Boston show a decline of to 4d on all qualities and ``fair'' down, suggesting local prices may be heavily affected after holidays. Little business occurs in bagging and groceries as planters take holidays.
Augusta Robt Campbell and Sparta N C Sayer records show limits to November 15, 1845 and July 20, 1845 respectively, indicating deadlines or terms for certain entries or notices in the period.
The subscriber announces the Classical and English School will reopen Monday the 30th for the ensuing quarter. A few more pupils can be received. Tuition terms include incidental expenses. Payment in advance.
The note lists a table of exchange values on a specie basis. It mentions jeans and a phrase Yeon oda fe dee 102 par. 7 di Cibexs, indicating a rough price or rate reference. The readable fragment hides full context and parties involved.
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