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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1843
Page
6
A fragment from the Washingtonian 1843 issue notes a Total Abstinence Pledge with members signing for mutual benefit. The text expresses desire for a Society to counter a pernicious habit and to improve health and standing by pledging abstinence.
A partial OCR reveals a string of personal and professional names including J. Hanp, Dr. D. Hook, T. Chapman, EF. Pierce, James Harpen, and others. The fragment lacks context, dates, or actions, limiting precise interpretation of roles or event.
The meeting at the com Meeting iodist Church authorized the President and Managers to engage speakers for Mr. Wm Root retta and to receive subscriptions. Local subscribers grow with effort. Mims of Valley Creek and Canton contributors send cash for multiple subscribers. Post Masters Bainbridge Forsyth aid ongoing. Temperance advocates urge Washingtonian purchases and note praise from Little Georgian and Southern Baptist Advocate. A temperance event at the Methodist Church drew a modest but spirited attendance.
A temperance gathering urged reliable speakers for each session and unanimous approval of a pledge defense plan. Delegates were urged to promote a stronger Coldwater Army network and fund raising through accessible meetings and wider press backing.
The piece lauds the Temperance Union's impact in New York and beyond, citing a marked drop in imports of brandy wine and gin for the first quarter against 1842. It argues public opinion shifted against drink, urging continued, united efforts to advance the reform.
The piece notes southern wheat culture and flour manufacture yielding satisfactory results. Augusta merchants sell Goountry Flour nearly as white as northern flour and bread made from it is light and sweet. The author predicts Cherokee and the upper regions will push northern imports from the market in coming years.
The Greenville Mountaineer reports a week of flour from wheat grown by Mr. McBee of the village. Mills at the town are in first rate order. His patent smut machine is a major improvement. Twelve acres yielded 2693 bushels, about 22 to the acre, weighing 65 pounds per bushel.
A proposal for an annually published agriculture manual designed for every soil cultivator. It will adapt to different regions in both astronomical and agricultural aspects and is expected to enjoy extensive circulation. Booksellers will provide copies once published for notice and dissemination.
From Liverpool dates of the 4th reports O Connel addressed Ennis 150000 people with 6000 horsemen while Athlone drew 400000 including many women and 100 priests. Galway Skibbereen and others held similar gatherings showing strong Repealer energy. Repeal fund tops 3000 pounds and O Connell vows further action for Ireland Parliament. Welsh riots subdued. Everett insult incident at Oxford ends with apologies and student punishments. Cotton market weak and Boz’s Martin Chuzzlewit third issue out in America.
An editorial appeal urges editors to back the Washingtonian temperance movement with liberal support. It argues liberty depends on temperance, cites the society's frugal status, and calls for a small outlay from members and patrons to cover meetings, lights, and fuel. It proposes a formal debt-clarifying plan and solicits widespread subscriptions over door collections.
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