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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1844
Page
7
A respectful appeal urges the community to renounce the importation and sale of intoxicants. It argues self denial, philanthropy, and public welfare over profits, noting the harm to families and the state, and appealing to virtue, religion, and social standing to support prohibition.
An appeal denounces the trade in noxious liquors as a threat to American virtue and liberty. It contrasts US moral vigor with imperial measures abroad and urges citizens to abandon intoxicants for the health of the republic. The plea hopes future generations will bless those who act.
A fragmented news column reports on religious awe and cosmic jubilation followed by legal notices about newspaper subscriptions and postmaster liability. It notes Michigan’s strict seduction law and recounts a fratricide in West Jersey. It also recounts the death of Dr. Theodore Jones after a post mortem incident in Morristown.
A summary of temperance writings and incidents including a Covington meeting where Gen. Riley offered 12 cents an hour for an unsatisfied auditor, a man named Elder in Mobile who attempted suicide, a Concord NH driver’s protest by mourning, and a New York pamphlet titled Brandy and Salt as a mock remedy. People and places named include Covington Kentucky Mobile Cincinnati Concord New York.
A sermon extract from The Scotch Preacher recounts the dawn of the third day after the crucifixion. An angel rolls away the stone while guards falter, and the risen Lord is described in radiant, forceful terms as the central figure of salvation.
The Augusta market shows dull activity with prices at 7 to 8 cents and rare sales above 84c. Stock exceeds 60 000 bales, Charleston about 80 000, bagging and groceries demand limited due to cotton market decline. The report notes holders not pressing the market and potential further price drops if they do.
A list records payments to individuals including St. Clair Elam B. Lewis and Edgefield C H Kibert Doby, each paid to March 2 1845. Also noted is Tullyton 8 C William Burt paid to March 2 1545.
A scanned list names many Georgia banks and city councils including Augusta Brunswick Macon Milledgeville Athens Columbus Savannah and Darien. It notes branches and banks tied to railroads and insurers with scattered figures and notes.
From opposite the United States Hotel, Dunham and Bleakley offer a wide assortment of pin wrappers, foolscap and letter paper, school books, blank books, steel pens, quills, inks and other stationery at low prices. Merchants and country customers are invited to call on February 24.
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