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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1845
Page
7
A Newark Temp. Advocate piece extols kindness over denunciation to reform drinkers. It cites Biblical rhetoric and the Washingtonian movement, arguing benevolence heals lacerated hearts and prevents vice. The text condemns harsh methods and urges tender, forgiving outreach to lovers of alcohol.
Texas National Register notes Mexican papers urge peace and internal calm while discussing possible war against the United States. Mentions Diario and Monitor calls, reports of troops headed toward Texas, and questions over a Galveston English frigate. Also cites resignations, tax refusals in Chihuahua, and a Mazatlan prison escape.
A compilation notes General Wolf in Mexico and Texan annexation sentiment, predicting Rio Grande occupation and naval moves, plus a Georgia court punishing illegal voting with a year in prison. It also cites Oregon emigration routes and Herschel telescope findings on nebulae and central star clusters with no planets observed.
The telescope of Lord Rosse reveals Regulus as a disc and the Orion belt nebula as a universal sun with planets. Professor Robinson of Armagh, staying with the Earl of Rosse, has shared a few particulars with other scientists.
A traveler from our sister state, a full blooded Sucker, stayed at Planter's House. He awoke disoriented, shouted for a waiter, and caused a ruckus as doors slammed. He finally sought boots and declared them pegged soles, number twelves.
The steamer Hard Times halted near the N O Cotton Press as a man in a skiff crossed the bow. A shouted warning from the captain urged the skiff occupant, a son of the Emerald Isle, to move quickly, and the vessel resumed speed amid laughter.
Our cotton market has not declined despite Liverpool news. Sales this week meet former prices as stock remains low and demand steady. River is unusually low nine inches above low water. freight to Savannah stays 50 cents per bale. Bagging and groceries show no new changes. demand is limited but prices hold.
An Augusta Georgia advertisement promotes a restorative cordial by C. C. Sebring New York as beneficial for digestive and nervous complaints. It lists multiple retailers including Haviland Risley, Hendrickson Savannah, and others across Charleston Columbia and Augusta. The notice also includes an Eight month 187? publication segment and an additional college preparatory notice for the Young Ladies Seminary by Miss L R Williams offering European style instruction and music, with boarder options and references.
An old advertisement notes a pleasant safe preparation to expel worms from the system. It is sold in quantities to suit purchasers and carries a July 20 date attributed to WM. Haines Jr.
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