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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1844
Page
7
An anecdote recounts Lord Morpeth in New York dining with Mr. Frelinghuysen. Morpeth pours water into his wine half the time, then half again, prompting Frelinghuysen to quip that he is “just half right.” The tale illustrates shifting habits and humor at table.
A reader reports a recent discovery in Charleston during fortification work. A young man’s grave from 1835 was exhumed, his gentle attire preserved, and the coffin contained a bottle of whiskey among the remains. The story claims cholera as the cause of death.
A Washingtonian editorial calls on readers to marshal temperance forces at Madison, insisting the flag must rise again as the nation faces a broad moral and political struggle. It urges Freemen to unite beyond party lines, fight with soberness and truth, and keep the banner of reform flying.
A poem to Miss Julia Ettree praising youth and early spring. It speaks of hope, friendship, and love as eternal joys, urging her to dream and bloom anew through life.
A reflective warning about a young man once hailed for promise who becomes a drunkard and beggar after succumbing to wine. The piece laments wasted potential, warns others to abandon the intoxicant, and notes many rise no more from its depths.
Miscellaneous items include a Philadelphia marriage of Nathan M. Totten and Mrs. Mary E. Mitchell with quiet vows and sign language by the Deaf and Dumb Asylum principal Mr. Peet. Reports note Alma trade, Morocco France skirmishes, Punjaub war, buffalo in Missouri, Boston fire damage, Mormon prospects, counterfeit notes, Washington drama prize, Santa Anna in Mexico, Santa Fe traders at St. Louis, and Chicago building up.
The piece contrasts a blackguard, a clown, and a true gentleman. It argues a gentleman shows deference to others' self love and reciprocates it, may lack manners or memory, but maintains a good will and refined humanity. It notes a blush at past improprieties yet potential for future mistakes.
The Richmond Compiler reports Mr Leigh recall ing an anecdote about Mr Rhett showing his dislike to the Union during South Carolina’s nullification era. He describes attending the state convention and notes Governor Hayne’s message praising attachment to the Union, which Rhett challenged.
An elderly veteran with a wooden leg hobbled to the floor and spoke with fervor, placing his hand on his heart and declaring a strong attachment to the man. The crowd, including Mr. L, heard a speech praised as the most eloquent the speaker had ever heard from any orator, rivaling famed Revolutionary orators.
The Augusta market shows strong demand for cotton with prices from 5 to 74 cents, few lots above 7 cents. Bagging demand and prices unchanged, while groceries remain dull as consumers focus on the growing crop. River conditions favorable for the season.
Payment list up to July 20 1845 includes Augusta A Baudry Jos Bean J Carmichael three copies C W Churchill J R Dow two copies Henry Clarke Jos Costello Jno G Dunlap C Dwelle T W Freeman J Guimar in John Mitten Pearce Parr Thos Parr Mary Roberts L Roll E L Symmons George Schley G F Parish A Scheltz O Danforth to Jan 20 1845. Remedy for worms Compound Syrup of Pink Root prepared from Dr M Antony receipt offered for sale by WM Haines Jr. July 2011f
Fragmentary note describes an exchange table with specie basis items and destinations including Richmond and Charleston. The text is garbled but indicates rates or exchanges, with scattered terms like savanties and institutional references. No clear events or outcomes are evident in the readable lines.
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