Washingtonian Abstemious pledge from Augusta members
The Washingtonian Augusta chapter pledges abstinence from all spirits and malt liquors, wine, and cider. Editorial committee members include Rev W T Baantuy and Dr F M Reveatson among others, with signatures appended. The notice also mentions subscrip tion payments via the Post Master to remit to publishers.
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W. T. Baantuy
F.M. Reveatson
Harn
Hoox
Dop
T Chapman
Geo. F. Pierce
Jan Buarer
Joan Millienee
Sunscalpens
Ingtonian
Contention Over Temperance Convention Agent Salary
A letter from Joan H. W. Hawkins denies claims that Ef was named general agent for the Temperance Convention in Charleston and that he would receive a salary. Hawkins asks editors to publish corrections and papers to contradict the report, dated March 19, 1844, Savannah.
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Charleston
Friends of South
Oir
South Carolina
Joan H. W. Hawkins
Duel near Hamburg sparks moral outcry and temperance push
The Chronicle and Sentinel report a Saturday duel near Hamburg between Mr. Cunningham and Mr. Gowan of South Carolina. No one was fatally wounded, and the piece decries dueling as barbarous while urging law enforcement and a broader temperance reform witnessed in Charleston and Augusta. It cites Webb’s imprisonment and calls for prohibitionist action, appealing to ladies to pressure grog sellers.
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Chronicle & Sentiel
Hamburg
Cunningham
Gowan
South Car Ba
Galry
McGowan
G Mann
District of Columbia
Stion
Weorgne
New York
James Watson Webb
Marshall
Rey
Charleston
Isit
Brother Irving
The
Marine Society
Spe Y
Augusta
Mr. Clay
Greg
Clay
Royal
Counsil
Plgrims
Call to aid the sick poor over liquor sales
The passage urges sober messengers to visit the sick and threatens excuses for noncompliance. It proposes saving funds used for drais and unnecessary rubbing to buy medicines or nourishment per the attending physician, blaming liquor selling and drinking for society’s strained state with benevolence unable to provide care.
Washingtonian Letter Proposes Mock Procession Honoring Greg Sellers
A critique targets E C Grogseller and his whiskey trade, urging a public procession led by a grog seller with a whiskey banner. The plan envisions an infamous parade featuring drunkards, widows, and orphans harmed by the trade, marching from factory to court and jail with spectators witnessing the spectacle.
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Greg Sellers
Mr Clay
Gen. Washington
Mr. Clay
United States
Europe
America
Editorial urges temperance and moral accountability beyond reason
The writer agrees with a previous editorial and argues that humans must use reason and revelation to discern right from wrong. Temperance is essential for individual and social welfare, guiding duties to God, country, and fellow humans, while highlighting dangers of intemperance.
Temperance and Reform in Politics and Society
The author argues for temperance in political debate and social conduct, warning against labeling opponents dishonest. He urges restraint in religious judgments and advocates temperance in personal finances to prevent societal harm. The essay stresses unity, prudent governance, and self restraint as path to national welfare.
Garden Soil Preparation and Trenching Techniques
The article explains garden soil work, favoring spades and long handled tools for turning beds in confined spaces. It describes trenching to three feet, breaking sods, loosening subsoil, and spreading topsoil to improve root penetration and reduce watering needs.
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Messie
Operation of making nature and the gamine od the principles
The text discusses the importance of chemistry and industry in shaping nature, noting the need for skill in chemistry and early rising to apply simple principles effectively. It emphasizes practical application over theory.
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Messrs
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