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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1843
Page
6
A dated pledge from Augusta on October 7, 1843 signs individuals who promise to abstain from all spiritous or malt liquors wine and cider for mutual benefit and family well being.
The Washingtonian laments October election abuses and drunken voting. It argues against permitting intoxicated men to vote, listing six reasons including manipulation of elections, lost judgment, and the disenfranchisement of sober citizens. It urges citizens to form independent opinions and vote unbought.
An editorial rebukes drunken voting practices ahead of October elections. It argues the law must protect voters from intoxication and manipulation, condemning poll corruption and urging sobriety to preserve freedom, order, and patriotism.
A writer condemns rum-selling as ruinous to virtue and prosperity in Augusta. He narrates a man’s fall into drink, poverty, and crime, then redemption through aid, urging editors to oppose license of vice and protect industry and property. The piece questions whether a city can flourish while liquor traffic persists.
A moral exhortation targets young women about the dangers of drink and an appeal to sign the temperance pledge. The piece cites two cases of beauty failing to restrain a drinker and urges abandonment of wine. It also reports on a Eatonton temperance meeting and legislative reflection on liquor laws and enforcement.
A letter from Bishop AppreEw in the 8. C. Advocate lauds Mississippi for strong anti drink measures and recalls the gallon law. The piece contrasts Georgia’s failed path to reform with Mississippi’s decisive stand andvart against liquor sales, noting reactions from grog sellers office holders and partisan presses.
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