Enduring Virtue of Martha Washington and Fame
The piece extols Martha Washington as a model of Christian fidelity and domestic virtue. It recalls Washington’s retirement to Mount Vernon, her support after his death, and her public duty toward Congress. It closes with a reverent tribute to the noble wife’s home life and character amidst nation shaping times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Washington
Iti
Ndt
Mount Vernon
Congress
Martha Washington
Marshall
Washington Total Abstinence Pledge, Augusta 1843
A list of gentlemen signs a pledge to abstain from spirits and malt liquors wine and cider forming a society for mutual benefit to guard against a pernicious practice affecting health standing and families.
Committee Members Mentioned in Roertzon Report
A fragment lists Dr. F M Rozertzon Dr D Hook S T Chapman and James Harper Esq as committee members related to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Rozertzon
D. Hook
S.T Chapman
James Harper
Washingtonian pledge steels temperance drive
A public temperance appeal urges readers to join the Washingtonian enterprise to reform drinkers. The piece argues against opposition to temperance and asks for cash paying subscribers, stressing the harm of alcohol to families and society along with a sworn pledge to quit liquor trade by a merchant who admits his role in promoting vice and then commits to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtonian
Knights of Chivalry
Washingtonians
Bacchus
Amelia
Promising Magnanimity Sparks Debate Over Sex Roles
The passage hints at her pledge to model magnanimity in sexual matters, prompting discussion on gender roles and ethics. Critics question the sincerity and implications for autonomy while supporters see progressive intent behind the statement.
Prohibition Debate and Platt Trial Reflections
A Southern town meeting debates restricting liquor sales as a wholesale merchant argues for root-level prohibition. The Chronicle discusses Wm. H. Platt’s murder trial and juror bias concerns, proposing trial reforms and addressing newspaper language about the case.
The Planter eighth number praised for agricultural value
This notice from a South Carolina publisher commends The Planter weekly for its agricultural content and solid workmanship. It invites exchanges with conductors and urges planters to favor the publication for improving national prosperity through agriculture and temperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planter
Columbia
Carolina
Dubose & Johnson
J. J. Dubose
Editorial on juror selection reforms at Washingtonian paper
The passage discusses opinions on reforming juror selection laws to curb court evils. It notes the Washingtonian is edited by a committee and distance the editorial writer from collective responsibility. The writer states the piece was included to add interest while the paper shares general intelligence content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtonian
Ss. T. C
Public critique of Augusta Washingtonian editors on gender roles
A letter to the editors argues that the Augusta Washingtonian editorial board consists of married men and mocks their reliance on women and cash interactions. The writer asserts women influence editorial success and cites past civic efforts, hinting at a major local project to boost state trade and commerce.
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The
Washingtonian
Guntiremen—Li
Augusta Washingtonian
Rome
Mr. Jones
Bunkerhill
Augusta
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Connecticut
the Washingtonian
W. T. Branney
W.J. Harp
Dopp
Geo. F. Prince
Col
Joan Mittener
É&C
South
Chronicle and Sentinel
Wm. H. Platt
Wm. R. Harding
Schly
Ttis
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