24 May 1845
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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1845
Page
1
The notice lists subscription prices and ad rates for a newspaper issue from Augusta W.T. It includes a sample of verses and editorial content by John Francis Markey and others, with references to officers and a president. The long passage reflects period editorial and literary offerings.
An Augusta tale traces Clifton a cashier drawn by wealth and social ambition. Laida loyally counsels virtue over rank as Lucy seeks honest love despite wealthy suitors. Years pass and Clifton’s fortune rises while Lucy remains steadfast, until Clifton’s embezzlement doom ends hope for ascent.
A fragmentary historical piece blends a temperance pledge with a dramatic narrative about Lucy Clifton. It traces her vow to abstain from alcohol and her later journey to find and aid her hidden father, aided by a noble Martin, culminating in a pardon and reconciliation.
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