Temperance Union World Convention Postponed
Fragmentary report discusses postponement of the London world temperance convention due to uncertainty. It includes correspondence between the New York National Temperance Society and London, noting past communications and plans to send delegates.
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London
National Temperannce Society
Os Temperance Chronicle
Cor _ perance Sociondon
Temp. Union
York
America
Father Mathew
Friends of Temperance
Jude
Atlan
American Temperance Union
National ‘Temperance Society
Oorgate-Street
Liverpool
Provident Institution Dependence and Costs Delay Convention
An excerpt discusses the Provident Institution relying on small tradesmen and middle classes, with little support from working men. It notes drains from philanthropy amid corn law agitation and education movements, arguing funds for a convention are not yet available. Taeopors Compton signs off as secretary.
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England
Journal of the ‘American Union
Chronicle
Death of a Drunkard in New Lisbon
The Salem Village Register reports a man killed by alcohol after a fox hunt in New Lisbon. He lay on the cold ground until his 12 year old son notified his mother. he died hours later. Grocers who sold liquor burned remaining stock after signing a pledge, and seventy one people signed the pledge at the funeral. An eighty dollar collection for the widow followed, with fifty from the grocer.
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Salem
New Lisbon
Lad
End of pledges and a sorrowful life cycle in our city
The passage questions readers about the oath pledge and recalls multiple tragic outcomes linked to breaches. It cites deaths from drowning and delirium tremens, imprisonment, and a once-prominent figure who relapsed into heavy drinking and died, urging reflection on personal and communal responsibility.
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Beame
Temptation Detours Temperance Pledge in Lowell Wa sh
A temperance lament recounts a pledge breaker who returns to drink with a rival rumseller’s glee. The tale contrasts the drowning man’s plea for aid with a so called gentleman who helps him back into the stream, exulting that the man “didn t stick to it.” The piece ends with moral outrage at betrayal and relapse.
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Ation
Lowell
Augusta Society
Washington
General Post-Office
Reformed Drunkards and Social Standards Challenged
A temperance reflection notes that social circles distrust mingling with reformed drinkers. It argues that status and reputation are tested by who attends gatherings, and observes a shift toward respect for sobriety as reform spreads across society and among potential marriage partners.
Virginian pledge praised by governor and wife
The Virginia governor signs the total abstinence pledge and urges others to follow. His wife hosted a large party where only pure cold water was served. Reports from supporters call this a powerful example for the state and temperance movement.
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Virginia
Old Dominion
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American Temp. Union
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BOS
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Hokse
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Augusta
Savannah
Charleston
Columbia
Minner
EE. Scofield
Insurance Bank
Broakd
Home Industry
MHE
J.B. Courtright
Temperance Advocate
O’neall
Hazelius
Palmer
William Martin
State ‘T Temperance Society
Samuel Dickson
First Temperance Society
A. Blanding
Leland
State Pemperance Society
State House
State Temperance Society
Temperance Societies
A. Rhett
Charleston Courier
J. H. Lumpkin
South Carolina
Greenville
Sparta
U Press
Prospectus
South
Commonwealths
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Dev Pachwan
Burnap
Davezne
Upshur
Cushin
Tucker
Simms
Cartwright
Elliott
Garnet Thornwell
Grayson
Holmes
Everett
Brecker Bridge
Brantley
King
Stevens
Daniel K.whilaker
Augusta Washingtoneay
Georgia
James McGaf Erpy
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