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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1845
Page
6
The Washingtonian informs readers that post masters are authorized by law to remit money to publishers for subscriptions. Subscribers may pay for their papers by giving the amount to the Post Master with a request to remit it, avoiding personal postage costs for both parties.
A newspaper farewell lamenting the end of its role as a moral instrument and thanking readers and Mr. McCafferty. The piece asserts the indivisibility of a publication's influence, joins in support for Texas and the Union, and bids readers farewell as the nation faces a brighter destiny.
The piece reflects on funeral honors as a civic test of patriotism and national identity. It praises the sacrifice of soldiers and the duty of all citizens to show respect, citing Dr. Paul F. Eve and hospital accommodations as acts of public spirit shaping the community.
A moralizing midsection cautions readers about a man who cheats a printer and warns against refusing payment to tradesmen. It laments dishonesty and distance in exploiting the printer's kindness, declaring a preference to be a dog that bays the moon over such deceitful behavior.
A local notice notes plans to procure shade trees for a place to aid those needing surgical help. The editor wishes the doctor success and directs readers to the advertisement for details.
A 19th century appeal promotes James McCafferty’s Job Office for printery work and readers’ dues. The piece urges support for the publisher facing losses and subscriber arrears, hints at a new sheet, and lists cautions against drunken professionals while stressing money loss as the gravest harm.
The publisher thanks supporters and friends of the Washingtonian as he ends his three year tenure. He cites lack of funds and steady patronage, noting the paper faced unfavorable conditions and may have offended some opponents of temperance reform. He expresses regret and hope despite unable to continue.
A printer thanks Editorial Committee members and temperance friends for their faithful service to the reform cause. He notes the paper’s departure is like parting with kin and urges those in arrears to settle debts to support continuing work.
The piece extols a sleeping babe as a serene, heavenly vision. It traces a imagined life from infancy through adolescence to a virtuous, educated young man and a potential eternal reward, highlighting moral development and benevolent future. E.
The Augusta City Committee calls on citizens to suspend business from eight in the morning to two in the afternoon on Saturday the 12th to participate in public ceremonies honoring General Andrew Jackson, former President, and his service to the country.
The Committee of Arrangements reports the order of the day for paying honors to General Andrew Jackson late ex-President. A Federal Salute will be fired at sun.
A civic and military procession is planned under Samuel C. Wilson as Chief Marshal with Capt. M. A. Stovall and others as assistant marshals. The event assembles at the United States Hotel on Saturday the 12th at nine o clock, with minute guns, bells tolling, and funeral order to the Presbyterian Church for services led by Rev. W. J. Hard. The eulogy on Gen Andrew Jackson will be delivered by James Gardner Jr. at the church.
A detailed program lists March parade units led by Captain Vinton and March line, civic participants including clergy, teachers, and lodge members, with a nine o'clock formation before the United States Hotel. The notice requests crape armbands, decorated banners, reserved church pews, and post-ceremony return to the hotel. It urges the suspension of business and broad public attendance in Augusta and Hamburg.
A Manchester man intoxicated at a local bar caused a fire in his cell at the Town House after attempting escapes. He was later brought before the police for arson, defended by Mr Bowman, and ordered to post 200 dollars surety for October court appearance, or be jailed at Amherst.
In a notice of a new medical work, Chancellor Kent extols cold water affusions simple diet temperance exercise and cheerfulness over drugs. He credits Providence with his long uninterrupted health and notes he will be 82 in July.
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