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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1845
Page
2
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A call in Augusta urges citizens to shift from passive consumption to production driven by steam or water power. The piece argues planters can no longer pay high prices and notes the city’s manufacturing potential seen in Northern states. It stresses the need for enterprise to sustain prosperity and growth.
The article notes a sudden shift from a mild winter to sharply colder conditions on Tuesday, with temperatures resembling a more typical New York area winter. The piece contrasts the recent mild spell with the abrupt cold period.
J B Gough has been addressing Philadelphia crowds as a distinguished Temperance orator. The writer longs for the city to heed the Total Abstinence pledge and laments rum sellers who profit amid poverty and crime. They urge Rewarder to again expose sins and urge restraint.
A critical corporate lament condemns the Episcopal Biton of New York for moral lapses and public missteps. The note decries a malignant heart rejoicing in a shared calamity and condemns church advocates for betrayal of their sacred duty.
The article argues that temperance precepts influenced many denominations but Episcopal clergy in New York and Philadelphia largely stood aloof. It suggests that if Bishops had supported the reform, their ministers would likely have joined, bringing substantial benefit to congregations and to the bishops themselves.
A brother preacher lodging with Rev. Robert Hall asks for a glass of brandy and water after preaching. Hall dismisses it as not refreshment but liquid poison and distilled damnation, suggesting the impropriety of labeling such decanters.
A cautioned view on delirium tremens describes its torment and risk. It warns that heavy drinking harms the mind and body, can drive to madness, and may lead to death, urging readers to shun taverns and the “sweetened poison” of drink.
A Washingtonian excerpt notes that rum selling often corrupts good men, citing specimens of fine fellows turned to poor behavior by the liquor trade. The piece reflects temperance sentiments and moral concerns of the era.
A bitter night exposes a ruthless ram seller who aids a man to become drunk and then leaves him unable to stand. The narrator recalls sheltering a poorly man who seemed nearly dead, while the dealer shows callous disregard for the vulnerable.
The Temperance Banner portrays Alcohol as a famed healer who travels to Europe, gains royal favor, and influences all ranks, while also labeling him a murderous tyrant who causes widespread ruin and death. The piece frames his personality as both benevolent and dangerous, highlighting his persuasive power and social reach.
A narrator laments a man’s exit from a grog shop during a night of total darkness and isolation. He condemns alcohol and its “progeny” as more harmful than the fiendish horde. The prose emphasizes despair and danger of drunken excess.
Yale professor Benjamin Silliman describes severe illness after excessive labor and loss of children. He recounts using a simple diet and avoiding alcohol to recover over thirteen years, noting cider worsened nosebleeds and was avoided. He cites two other cases where stopping cider stopped bleeding.
The Cherokees’ five churches under the Cherokee Mission report 240 members. Natives raised about 150 dollars last year to distribute Scriptures. The Temperance Society has about 2300 members and advances nationwide. They provide for sustaining eighteen free schools from their own funds.
A newspaper decries the U S House vote endorsing dueling as antiquated and barbarous. It argues public opinion rejects personal combat and warns that only a few vain individuals seek to revive chivalry and dangerous resolve under a new flag of equal justice.
The Saturday American condemns the so called region of honor as a vanity that leads to murder over a mere word. It denounces gambling halls and public assemblies where such notions thrive. It urges Congress to criminalize dueling by a gibbet penalty and to curb “calling out” and assassination attempts.
The speaker urges firm purpose as the path to success. Moral courage is shown by transformation from timidity to eloquence after resolve. Do not doubt or fear small missteps, for success comes through steadfast adherence to right aims and continuous improvement.
A persuasive editorial urges boys to study two hours daily, promising future benefits from consistent effort. It argues disciplined study supports practical life skills and cites newspapers as a constant family resource for learning and informed citizenship.
An excerpt from a late English journal describes a village wedding celebrated by Doddlestone's pastor and his daughter marrying a promising young clergyman. The tale highlights a joyous communal event, with villagers uniting to mark the union and share in the happiness of the couple.
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