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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1845
Page
5
The page lists shop notices and subscription prices for a periodical, names officers of Augusta W.T. and a society, plus serialized literary pieces. It features a range of verse and prose reflecting 19th century themes and sentiments, including musings on womanhood and moral virtue.
In Augusta a couple and a wealthy suitor court social ascent while a poor clerk Ansley vows future honor to Lucy. Clifton betrays debt and an embezzlement scheme erupts, triggering flight and a dramatic turn of fortunes across years. Laida remains steadfast, Lucy bears quiet sadness, and Martin’s steadfast friendship shines amid ruin.
A fragment outlines a temperance pledge and a melodramatic narrative about Lucy Clifton seeking her estranged father, aided by Martin. Her journey from poverty to forgiveness culminates with a pardon from Governor and a revived hope, ending with a quiet reunion on a farm.
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