Washingtonian Promotes Temperance Pledge in 1843
The Washingtonian of Augusta June 17 1843 reports a total abstinence pledge signed by gentlemen pledging not to drink spirits malt liquors wine or cider. It explains a subsidy plan to launch a temperance paper and seeks 25 000 subscribers in Georgia. A letter from Augusta dated June 14 1843 urges temperance societies to support a cheap periodical to spread moral reform and fund distribution of the publication.
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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
Massachusetts
Boston Washingtonian
Washington Total Abstinence Society
Marlborough Chappel
Needham
Norfolk County
Brookline
Houses of Industry and Correction
Massachusetts State Prison
Boston
Charles
Prohibition Trend in Augusta Retail Liquor Trade
City records show licensed liquor retailers decreasing from earlier highs with 1840 and 1841 data, an overall fall in trade and imports to less than one third of three years prior. Merchants note gradual public sentiment shift toward restraint, though quando grog shops remain too numerous and more work is needed.
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Augusta
Washingtonians urged to curb consumption to curb evil
A fragment urges Washingtonians to press forward with effort to reduce the number of consumers, arguing that the problem will correct itself if action continues and zeal remains high.
Economy or Temperance What a man gains by signing the Pledge
The article argues sobriety improves health intellect and family prospects and presents a financial comparison of temperate abstainers versus heavier drinkers. It notes the benefits of joining temperance societies and urges readers to reflect on long term wealth and independence while promoting Mrs Ellis's educational temperance work and urging reports from readers on agriculture temperance and education.
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Washingtonians
Temperance Society
Postage and Letters Sentiment in Public Notice
A sampler note urges readers to publish without post paid demands, trusting writers to cover postage as a sign of loyalty to the enterprise. The appeal emphasizes reader responsibility and belief that supportive letters motivate the publication.
Post Master Thanks and City Society Silence
The Warrenton post master is thanked for promptly forwarding eight new subscribers and cash. Social Circle post master also receives thanks for a similar favor. A correspondent wonders about the City Society, which is not dead but asleep and may awaken soon.
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Warrenton
Reformers urge state convention and society revival
A Washingtonian urges a state convention to unite delegates from across the state to reorganize the Washingtonian Society, gather statistics on temperance, and craft a stronger, uniform reform program. Reports from Massachusetts on teetotalers and reform trends follow, including city and county tallies and prison and trade data. The Platt trial and calls for juror reforms are also noted, stressing justice and temperance themes.
Massachusetts Temperance Convention Aims for Coordinated Action
The report details a Treasurer expenditure of 821.45 and notes committees formed and plans adopted to advance temperance work. The afternoon saw a convention organize with Faneuil Hall filled for an encouraging gathering. The piece laments New York's lack of central leadership and urges a General Council to unify efforts.
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Faneuil Hall
Massachusetts
New York
General Council
N. Y
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C. J. Jenkins
H. H. Cumming
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Jackson Clarke
Wm. Cady
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A. C. Wise
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Thomas Leverman
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