Washingtonian abstinence pledge and temperance meeting notes
This item records the Washington Total Abstinence Society of Augusta forming a pledge among members to forgo spirits and wine. It notes Dr. Joseph A. Eve as president, Hawkins the temperance lecturer, and a large gathering at the Unitarian and Presbyterian churches with praise for the speaker and reflections on the ongoing temperance movement and its progress amid public skepticism.
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Augusta Washington
Total Abstinence Society
Unitarian Church
Josefh A. Eve
Hawkins
Our City
Kendick’s
Glotel
Temperance Society
Presbyterian Church
Jaspin A. Even
Hawsis
Shrifker
Temperance Reform Urges Support for Dedicated Periodicals
A Georgia temperance appeal argues the best path to success is broad support for periodicals devoted to the cause. It urges all supporters and even outsiders to back temperance presses, stressing the powerful influence of the press to shape public opinion and moral reform.
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Georgia
Temperance Letter Highlights Public Support Growth
The piece advocates patience in temperance reform and cites rising public sentiment. It includes a Georgetown South Carolina letter dated January 28 1844 praising Hawkins and noting new pledges signed and clergy involvement.
Letter Remembers Reverend Hawkins Visit and Plea to Return
A Georgetown correspondent praises Reverend Hawkins for his sermon and urges him to stay longer. The town would reform fully if meetings continued and pledges were made. Locals express affection for Hawkins and invite a Southward return with prayers for happiness and blessing.
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Georgetown
Temperance Addresses by Mr Joan W Hawks Scheduled
Mr Joan W Hawks will deliver temperance addresses at Athens on Monday the 29th and Tuesday the 30th, at Augusta on Thursday the 1st and Friday the 2nd, at Hamburg on Saturday the 3rd, and at Aiken on Sunday the 4th and Monday the 5th. Friends of temperance are urged to ensure full attendance to support the mission for the good of fellow men.
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Joan W. Hawks
Athens
Augusta
Hamburg
Aiken
Friends of Temperance
Labove
Temperance Festival in New York and Editor Change in South Carolina
The piece notes a Washington Hall Temperance Festival by the Lady Franklin Temperance Society in New York as a splendid event. It also announces a new editor at the South Carolina Temperance Advocate, E. J. Arrur, detailing his pledge to steer the paper by Greenville and Spartanburg resolutions and to promote persuasion over force in temperance work.
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New- York
The
Herald
Washington Hall
Lady Franklin Temperance Society
So. Ca
Temperance Advocate
Manrry
E. J. Arruur
Arthur
Advocate
State Temperance Society
Greenville
Spartanburg
Charleston
Jupiter Tonans
Statement of duty and respect toward opposing opinions
A quotation expresses that the speaker will not feel obligated to wage war against those who hold opinions contrary to those stated. It emphasizes personal restraint and respect for differing views within a public or political context.
Ordination Installed as Pastor at 1st Presbyterian
On Sunday the 14th inst Rev Charles S Dop was ordained and installed as Pastor of the 1st Presbyterian Church. The ordination sermon was delivered by Rev Dr Letaxp. The pastor’s charge was given by Rev G W H Priare and the people’s charge by Rev F H Gortorxe. A large crowd witnessed the solemn ceremony.
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Charles S. Dop
Dr. Letaxp
G. W. H. Priare
F. H. Gortorxe
Four Newark Divines Criticize Harper's Pictorial Bible
A Newark group of four clergymen denounces Harper's Pictorial Bible as indecent and demoralizing, while a local bookseller visit prompts a witty reply. The piece questions if Adam and Eve would be shown in modern dress and mocks cautious censorship with a French motto.
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Harper's Pictoral Bible
Newark
Adam
City council urged to build broad and permanent footpaths
The letter advocates substantial footpaths across Broad Street for citizens especially ladies, noting mud and crossing danger on wide streets. It urges prompt action and laments the lack of sidewalk infrastructure impacting public safety and comfort.
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Washingtonian
Washington
W. T. Beantey
Dre F. M. Repeatson
J. D. Knox
Cr. Dep
J .T Claplan
Geo. F. Peerce
James Harper
Col
Joan Mittence
Post
Yona
Clarksville
Anna
South
Temperance Cause
Drankard
Europ
England
Lachner
Pomeroy & Co
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