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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1845
Page
5
Publication notice from James McCafferty on Wacintosh Street opposite the post office. Rates listed: single copy two dollars per year. six copies six dollars. thirteen copies twenty dollars payable in advance. Ads charged 50 cents per square for first insertion and 25 cents for continuations. Twelve lines per square. Liberal yearly discounts. No mail letters accepted without postage.
Augusta Washingtonian notes list Dr Daniel Hook as president Rev William J Hard as vice president Hawkins Huff and William Haines Jr as vice presidents L D Sallerstedt as secretary and treasurer in the August issue of the society record.
The piece reviews Rev. Dr. Bascom on Slavery, arguing the South must retain slavery for safety while the North seeks emancipation. It contends emancipation in the North harms the nation, notes racial separation norms, and asserts better conditions for slaves in the South than free blacks in the North.
A 19th century column denounces pseudo aristocracy and urges self restraint emphasizing moral duty and social equality. The piece contrasts learned authors with working-class dignity and cites colonial liberty builders as proof of meritocracy. It closes advocating plan for European settlers to boost South Carolina sheep husbandry.
A critique of a class of people who chase an illusory status they cannot attain, highlighting the tension between self-image and actual power or influence. The piece questions social pretensions and the legitimacy of claimed rank.
A rifle company known as the Mountain Peak Rangers in Vermont describes weekly practice drills. The captain leads the unit in staged firing at a bung hole, progressing from right to left then by sections and platoons. Any missed shot results in expulsion, a claim held for eight years with no expulsions.
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