Washingtonian pledge against spirits in Augusta December 1843
The Washingtonian notes members pledge not to drink spirits or malt liquor in Augusta on December 30 1843. It discusses temperance progress, Sabbath conduct, and public behavior during holidays, praising reduced drunkenness among respectable residents and inviting temperance advocate John Hawkins to visit Columbia South Carolina to boost zeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Baantiy
F. M. Rosertson
W.J. Harp
D. Hoox
Don
Chapman
Geo. F. Pierce
James Hanner
Joan Mincence
Washingtonian
Augusta
Friends of Temperance
John Hawkins
Columbia
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Temperance and religion merge in Augusta advocates
The article argues temperance zeal should be tempered by humility and grace, urging cooperation rather than criticism. It calls for aligning virtues with religious faith, notes temperance groups should pursue moral reform, and supports collaborative efforts to improve society. It reviews Franklin Literary Society lectures and promotes future talks, inviting all to attend and engage.
Bright North inspires reflections on virtue and temperance
The piece contrasts joyful, sunlit northern scenes with worldly vanity and social noise. It urges moral self-examination for the year’s end, condemns temperance breaches, and critiques public fuss while calling for purposeful action and charity guided by faith.
Moral appeal at year end to join temperance pledge
A reflective call urges Temper-time Society members to act now for the promotion of temperance and moral reform. It compares inaction to idleness and urges prayers, sacrifices, and efforts before the year ends, warning that delay makes efforts forever too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Mathews
Hawkins
Union of effort urged for temperance reform in family letter
A Washingtonian piece argues for daily action in temperance, noting a father’s neglect of sobriety harms his son and urges universal, practical reform. The letter stresses unity of thought and deed to spread reform and bless society.
Christmas noise and lessons on youth and self improvement
The author laments that Christmas celebration often centers on drink and riot at groggeries rather than the birth of the Savior. He urges youth to pursue daily knowledge, warning that shame and dishonor follow wasted talents from God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacon
Newton
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