Washingtonian pledge and temperance pursuit in Augusta
A 1843 Augusta Washingtonian notice advocates total abstinence and urges Georgia societies to back a temperance paper. It explains the plan for a low cost publication, subscription support, and distribution to promote moral reform and public sentiment against drinking. The editorial committee seeks subscribers and contributions from temperance leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtonian
Friends of the Cause
Georgia
Humanity
Friends of Temperance
Society of the Place
South
Avucusta
Respectully
F.M. Robertson
Gvorce F. Pierce
S. T. Cuarpman
W.T. Brantly
Joan Mitterer
C. 8. Dop
D. Hook
W. J. Harp
James Harrer
Licensed Spirituous Liquor Retail Decline in Augusta
Records show 1840 licensed retailers numbered 29 with a long decline in the trade. By 1842 imports were less than a third of three years prior, reflecting broader business gains yet a persistent excess of grog shops. The movement remains peaceful and orderly, but reform continues.
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Augusta
Washingtonians urged to curb consumption to curb evil
The text argues that reduced consumer use by Washingtonians will lessen harm, and that ongoing effort should continue to diminish the number of consumers so the problem resolves itself.
Economy or Temperance What a man gains by signing the Pledge
Discussion on temperance profits from abstinence with calculations showing yearly savings for light and heavy drinkers. Encourages readers to reflect on health, wealth, and family welfare, then praises Mrs. Ellis and the women’s role, urging communications on Agriculture Temperance Education.
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Washingtonians
Temperance Society
Not Post Paid Submissions Prompted by Genuine Interest
An editorial note urges readers to publish material that is not post paid and to provide a responsible name. It argues contributors act from love of the enterprise and should not burden the paper with postage costs.
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Exerann
Ellis
Onour
Temperance Society
Post Masters Commended for Prompt Subscriptions
The Warrenton Post Master is thanked for forwarding eight new subscribers with cash and Social Circle Post Master is praised for a similar effort. A correspondent asks about the City Society, which is not dead but asleep, with hopes its slumber ends soon.
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Warrenton
Washingtonian zeal for state convention urged amid reform plans
A Washingtonian article urges forming a state society and a convention to unify the temperance reform across Massachusetts. It calls delegates from all counties to craft statistics on the movement, improve strategy, and promote renewed vigor for abstinence efforts. The piece cites Marlborough and Needham data and recounts Platt trial details and juror challenges.
Massachusetts Temperance Progress and Calls for Central Council
Town reports on temperance houses and measures, Treasurer's balance of 821.45 recorded. Committees appointed, plans set to advance the cause. Massachusetts convention organized at Faneuil Hall with several speakers. New York lacks a coordinating body, prompting calls for a General Council to unify efforts.
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Faneuil Hall
Massachusetts
New York
General Council
N. Y
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