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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1844
Page
2
August 24 1844 Washington Total Abstinence Pledge list of signers promises not to drink spirits or malt liquors wine or cider. Editorial committee names appear and notes on postage payment and subscriber reminders. Local commentary thanks Savannah correspondent and urges temperance paper introductions to encourage new members.
A Charleston celebration featured a banner presentation by Mrs Sibley to En gine No 6 firemen at 9 AM, with Dr Campbell replying for the firemen. A 10 AM procession passed the United States Hotel. the Clinch Riflemen were dissolved. The day included a church address by Ws Walton and an oration by Chap I. Farewell to Washington read by S. Chap. Hawkins engaged for temperance lectures. Mrs Hawkins to receive 1000 dollars. The sheriff reports no prisoners in Charleston Jail for criminal offense. The State Temperance Society organ notes convention proceedings and speeches urging temperance and reform.
The State Temperance Society argues against Spirit Ration for crews in U S service. They claim it weakens sailors and hindering national unity and safety, urging payment in money to secure sobriety and protect families. The memorial, led by John Belton O Neal, appeals to Congress and South Carolina legislators.
The piece argues grog sellers ruin slaves and families, estimating losses from drunkenness at $12,000 annually and urging harsh social shaming. It names Taunton establishments and calls for decisive action, framing rum selling as a threat to society and souls.
A fiery letter denounces grog selling and urges Christian virtue, accusing merchants of lawbreaking. The piece notes Mr. Hawkins and his daughter Hannah detailing temperance reform, with 120 signatures at one lecture and 35 at another, mostly sailors. The author promises further reports as meetings continue.
In Savannah on February 19 1844 a letter reports rapid temperance momentum. Over four hundred pledge signatures now, up from one hundred thirty at year start, aided by Mr Hawkins lectures drawing all classes. At the latest meeting the pledge was presented and a physician in attendance signed.
A column discusses Alcohol’s relentless greed and its ruinous effects on a man’s fortune health and morals. It also notes a Russian physician Dr Schreiber’s cure for drunkenness via a controlled regimen ending in aversion to brandy. Also quoted are reports on New York rum shop activity and freshet disasters impacting planters and transportation.
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