Washingtonian Pledge Promotes Temperance in Augusta
In Augusta on March 9 1844 the Washingtonian urges a sober society to abstain from all intoxicants. Editorials urge Mr Clay to see temperance as moral duty and warn grog sellers to reform during his visit. The issue reprints Abbeville Banner notes on temperance deaths and warns of liquor’s harms to justice and family life.
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Mr. Clay
Augusta
Henry Clay
Buckram
Clay
Abbeville
Abbeville C. H
Folstor
Greenwood
Vna Mill Pond
Washingtonian Sudden Reformation and Public Skepticism
A measured take on abrupt moral change in politics and personal conduct. The piece argues against swift abandonment of vice or error, urging steady, immediate duty to resist temptations while acknowledging public doubt about the durability of rapid reform. It frames habit as enduring and warns against partial concessions.
The Pleasures of a Cultivated Mind
A Washingtonian essay extols mental cultivation, contrasting untutored versus cultured minds. It argues education unlocks creation’s wonders, from nature’s beauty to scientific marvels, and frames learning as praise to God, ending by urgingReaders to embrace cultivated thought.
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The
Washingtonian
Earth
Crystal Brook
Protective Gardening Tips for Cold Weather
In Washingtonian advice urges protection against frost using pine saplings tied to stakes, straw ropes around trees, or loose straw nets. Apply when buds swell, with straw covers for beans peas and small vegetables to prevent frost damage.
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C. Wlp
Graduates of Medical College Listed After Commencement
The ceremony in a Baptist church proceeded despite bad weather as the Faculty reported to the Board of Trustees and thirty nine candidates were recommended for the Doctor of Medicine degree. The valedictory by H. Felton received praise and the charge by Rev. George Ee urged duty, professionalism, and high character for physicians. A full catalogue of graduates includes E R Carsewell Burke County Ga to J A Reid Augusta with many others across Georgia South Carolina and Ireland.
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Baptist Church
Brantly
P. F. Eve
Chas. J
H. Felton
George Ee
E.R. Carsewell
Burke County
E. V. Culver
Sparta
J.M. Cody
Warrenton
J. G. Poltitt
Louisville
John O'Parral
Maynooth College
G. H. Wooten
Mallorysville
J.E. Walthall
Butts County
R. W. Lovett
Scriven Go
J. L. Baker
Double Wells
J. B. Carlton
Athens
Pearse O'Leary
Raytown
B. Johnston
Tuscaloosa
Alas
C.C. _ Hammond
Anderson
C. W.N. Head
Dahlonega
L. C. Belt
Burke Co
R.S. Key
Edgefield
T.J. Brooks
Hamilton
J.L. Lewis
Clayton
Ala
J.L. Houston
Augusta
T. J. Hart
Social Circle
J.G.W. Whale
B.C. H. Evans
M . Ga
B.H. Pearson
Pshire
Jackson Maddox
Columbus
J. A. Reid
John Jans
Charleston
S.C
Temperance Conver tion Address Appeals to SC Liquor Vendors
An 1844 Charleston address to importers and wholesale liquor vendors in South Carolina urges liberality and philanthropy. The speakers plead for the race and state’s welfare, noting the moral consequences of the saloon custom and asking recipients to consider the broader good.
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8. C. Temperatice Advocate
Charleston
South Calina
Georgia
South Carolina
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