This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1845
Page
1
Published every Saturday by James McCafferty at Macintosh Street opposite the Post Office. Paper cost one year two dollars, six copies ten dollars, thirteen copies twenty dollars prepaid. Ads 50 cents per square for first insertion and 25 cents for continuations. twelve lines per square. Liberal yearly advertiser discounts. Augusta Washington.
Officers Augusta W T A Society Dr Jos A Eve President Dr Daniel Hook Rev Wm J Hard Vice Presidents Hawkins Huff WM Haines Jr Secretary L D Sallerstedt Treasurer Managers James Harper E E Scofield Rev C S Dod James Godby John Milledge
The piece argues wool production can be cheaper and more profitable than cotton, even at 20 cents per pound, by enriching soil and diversifying crops. It notes current imports from Britain and France and suggests domestic wool growth could expand to meet foreign demand while domestic consumption rises, with a future follow up planned. It also cites willow as cattle fodder and tanning material, inviting practical tests of its value.
The Essex Agricultural Society notes that good cows and proper salt are crucial for butter. Methods from George W. Dodge Abi Worchester and Paul Pillsbury describe creaming, churning twice weekly, washing in cold water, and salting one ounce per pound, with storage in cellars and brine.
The willow has long been valued for its utility to humans. Early cultures used willow twigs and branches for binding, binding vines in Roman agriculture and other practical applications.
A recipe from Am. Farmer suggests mixing 10 loads stable manure, 5 loads clay, 10 bushels ashes, and 20 bushels lime for sandy land. After a short curing, turn the pile and apply as a dressing. This mix is claimed to outperform twenty or twenty-five loads of manure alone and last longer.
In a quiet chamber a dying son speaks of rest and death while his mother prays and consoles him. He asks to tell Gabrielle the sun will shine on her day of sorrow and asks for a song his mother will sing to ease his sleep as he faces death.
A mother and son share a final hymn as death nears in a scene of vow and farewell. Elsewhere in the page, an English inventor's claim of a powerful print reproducing process sparks speculation about endless reprints, banknote facsimiles, and wide legislative impact.
A National Intelligencer report details a new method to copy elaborate line engravings so precisely that copper or steel plates can be produced from unseen originals. Impressions range from ten to twenty thousand, risking currency forgery like Bank of England notes. The specimen copies proofs by Blanchard and Delaroche, with experts noting near indistinguishability between original and copy.
The text notes how many key scientific discoveries arose by accident. It cites the telescope’s origin from Dutch boys viewing a steeple, seaweed ash forming glass, gun powder from monks, Newton’s light and gravity work inspired by soap bubbles and an apple, and lithography sparked by a wash woman’s memo.
A mother recalls a boy and girl arguing over obedience. The boy questions a mother's seriousness, while the girl says the mother does not punish. The exchange illustrates how children read tone and facial cues to gauge consequences.
A mother learns that raising her voice even slightly prompts obedience, while calm clear statements reduce repetition. A seven year old confesses truthfully after his father forgives him, illustrating mercy and biblical guidance on confession and forgiveness.
A moral vignette from Youth's Visitor about Louise who fails to rise early for breakfast and chores while her sister Ellen rises with energy. Louise's poor habit and wasted health contrast with Ellen's healthy, cheerful effort and productive day, illustrating the benefits of an early rising routine.
Vice Chancellor McCaun ruled that a father cannot remove his two children from New York jurisdiction while divorce proceedings proceed. The mother retains the right to visit and oversee the children at all times, even as the father seeks a respectable boarding school near the city.
A philosopher explains that he gained knowledge by not letting pride stop him from asking questions when he was ignorant.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.