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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1845
Page
5
A fragmented notice pledges mutual support among gentlemen to form a society to oppose pernicious drink. Members commit to abstain from all spirituous or malt liquors wine and cider for health and family welfare.
A fragment lists officers of the Augusta Woman's Temperance Association or similar society. Dr. Jos A Eve is president with M. J. Ard as vice president and Hawkins Huff and Wm Haines Jr. as officers. treasurer Sallerstedt. Names James Harper E Scofeld Rev C S Dod James Godby and John Milledge also appear.
The article argues for using broadcast sowing of Indian corn as green manure to improve soil, with multiple harvests turned under annually. It suggests lime in fall, rapid growth varieties from the South, and deep ploughing to maximize soil nutrients. It cites factory-led market demonstrations as a trigger for rural investment and calls for incentives to locate a wool or cotton factory in Hinds and surrounding counties.
The American Farmer advises spring moss and rough bark treatment then painting trunks with a mix of soft soap and sulphur to kill insect embryos. Store owners should loosen soil near roots, burn and lime the soil per tree to combat worms and eva, and compare results with a bet to encourage adoption next fall.
The writer argues that high prices for cotton cannot be ensured by self sufficiency in meat and bread. He calls for permanent relief through protecting duties on sugar and molasses and expanding hemp cultivation, noting hemp employs workers and could draw planters away from cotton if duties are adequate. He worries about river planters near Vicksburg abandoning cotton for hemp if the duty supports the system. He adds that manufacturing is poorly understood by the public.
A seasoned sheepman plans to settle in Buncombe county North Carolina after traveling the Western States. He will relocate his flock and trained Scotch shepherd to Asheville as part of a wool growing venture prompted by state prospects and climate. The move follows discussions involving Mr Clingman and Mr Skinner of the Post Office Department.
From the Natchez Courier report dated the 11th ult Samuel T McAllister showcases fine Mississippi wool sent by James Brown of Yazoo County weighing 400 pounds ready for exchange with Cotton Goods from Mr M s manufacture. The article notes rising planter interest and rapid factory progress under Mr McAllister with ample employment and high quality output.
The article asserts a determined policy line aimed at making the Southern people the most prosperous through prompt and energetic action. It pledges to maintain urgency until the populace attentively pursues their own interests, emphasizing a concerted effort to advance regional prosperity.
The Milledgeville Recorder argues that wool production could greatly benefit the Southern states. It cites Mississippi’s success with fine soft wool and asserts Georgia has superior wool growing potential. The piece urges experiments despite climate objections and notes Northern states prosper from wool farming.
Plant tansey around the roots of peach trees to prevent peach worm damage. This simple horticultural tip helps protect orchards by deterring pests and promoting healthier fruit.
The essay argues for training youth in American history and republican doctrines to counter foreign literature. It laments British classic influence on U S schools and calls for a curriculum centered on Washington, Hancock, Adams, and American liberty, shaping citizens loyal to national destiny.
The narrative describes Arab women at a feast with vivid details of dress and ornament, contrasting shy Moors with Nazarene presence. A moral admonishes pride and luxury, urging humility and plain dress over ostentation, arguing wealth spent on appearances harms those in need and praising honest labor.
The passage cites Pithias of Lydia with two thousand talents of silver and four million daries of gold totaling about five and a half million pounds, Crassus with seven thousand one hundred talents and lavish distributions, Solomon's temple gold valued at 21 million dollars, and Lucullus famed for banquets costing tens of thousands of denarii per meal.
Quote-driven note cites Sir Thomas Browne on sleep being “death’s like brother” and warns against trusting sleep without prayers, reflecting early modern anxiety about rest and mortality.
The text argues happiness comes from within the mind not from changing external things. It warns that lacking insight into human nature leads one to waste effort and increase grief by seeking remedy outside oneself.
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