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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1845
Page
3
The narrator recounts a ruinous fall from piety to drink, describing the death of his wife and child, years of alcohol abuse, crime against his own dignity, and the struggle to reclaim life. He recalls sermons, remorse, threats of self harm, and a plea to youths to shun liquor.
The New York Express notes continued drunkenness in the United States but reports a large drop in wine imports since 1842, reducing value by over four hundred thousand dollars amid population growth. It cites 1842 figures for wine and spirits and 1844 gains, plus a Kentucky jury anecdote illustrating temperance appeal.
A legal remark cites Blackstone on wife dower when land rests with husband even briefly and recalls a Welsh jury tale where a father and son were hanged in one cart. The son’s apparent struggle led to survivorship and the widow’s dower verdict.
Cotton remains in good demand at full prices in Augusta market. Liverpool declines of 4d do not affect local sales, with prices quoted from 5 to 63 and principal sales 6 to 63. Bagging and groceries show limited demand with no price changes.
An advertisement promotes a restorative cordial for dyspepsia and nervous debility. It praises its success, lists physicians who endorse it, and cites multiple sellers in Augusta Savannah Columbia Charleston and beyond. Also notes a ladies seminary and a worm remedy Syrup of Pink Root with supplier WM Haines Jr.
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