Og Distant Sunserrens Subscriptions Post Masters Pay
The Washingtonian explains postmasters may remit subscription payments for readers. It highlights President Shannon’s address on Slavery as essential reading and argues abolitionists cannot refute its rational scriptural arguments. The piece urges temperance as virtuous self restraint aids freedom and calls for civil discourse between parties to uphold high character. It warns readers to vote wisely and avoid disgraceful past scenes.
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Washingtonian
Shannon
Washington abstinence society to meet before elections
The W T Ab standing abstinence society announces meetings will be scheduled at the first sign of benefit. With two major elections near, a large meeting is unlikely but citizens should prepare for the winter campaign and render service.
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W.T. Abstinence Society
Hamburg Republican first issue published in Hamburg DC
The Hamburg Republican from Hamburg District of Columbia issues its first weekly edition. James Cochran publishes a well printed sheet advocating the Democratic party while inviting liberal correspondents from all parties on topics of public interest. Subscriptions cost two dollars and fifty cents per year.
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Hamburg
D. C
James Cochran
Democratic Party
Fire in Columbia DC harms many residents
A distressing fire in Columbia Washington on Sunday evening injures several people. Principal sufferers include Mrs Margaret Black and Mr David Ewart. Palmer & Co and Mr John Ewart also suffer heavy losses, with Ewart insured for 4000 dollars.
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Columbia, D. C
Margaret Black
David Ewart
Messrs. Palmer & Co
John Ewart
The Political Canvass and Moral Contemplation
The piece praises open political discussion and urges temperance and continence as paths to moral elevation. It cites Dr. Abercrombie, Hamlet, and gospel lessons to argue that abstaining from vice lays a foundation for self control and virtuous action, advocating strong drink abstinence as a tested cause.
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Abercrombie
Hamlet
The Best Services of the Very Best Men
A dramatic question echoes on liberty and progress as the speaker condemns traitors to freedom and those who obstruct its advance. The rhetoric casts deserters as monsters or nuisances to society and defends steadfast dedication to benevolent aims.
Friendship inspires mercy and endearing charity
A verse praising friendship as a universal bond that softens hearts, moves tyrants to pity, calms rage, and unleashes abundant joy and virtuous virtuous feelings. It extols unbounded charity and the seraphic flame of friendship in all ages.
Major Longpurse and the temperance cider debate
A writer admonishes Major Longpurse for profiting from cider while professing temperance aims. He argues orchards should shift from cider to stock feeding, citing apples' value for swine and cattle, and warns cider fuels domestic intemperance and misfortune. urges disposal or vinegar.
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Major Longpurse
Temperance Society
David ‘Tomlinson
Schenectady
LaGrange
H. D. Grove
A. R
The Temperance Cause Advances in a Time of Crisis
In the wake of a political upheaval the temperance movement remains strong and hopeful. The piece lauds reformers and families helped by temperance, notes fewer drunken disturbances, and urges continued forward action with the motto Onward.
Water as Life and Liquor Caution in Pa Sat Amer
A reflective piece argues for pure cold water over alcohol, picturing diverse figures returning to health through water. It contrasts the life-affirming, divine source of water with alcohol, framing water as God’s invigoration versus liquor’s death and corruption.
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Amer
Horn Distemper Treatment For Cattle In Early Times
The article describes horn distemper or hollow horn in cattle, noting sudden attacks and signs such as drooping head ears and glassy eyes. It prescribes bleeding, tail end removal, ear application of salt and pepper solution, turpentine in head cavity, and tar balls with meal, credited to Samuel W. Bartlett of East Windsor Sr. as effective.
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Samuel W. Bartlett
East Windsor
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