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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1843
Page
6
The Augusta Washingtonian reports the formation of a mutual benefit society pledging members to abstain from spiritous and malt liquors, wine, and cider. It details meetings, pledges, charitable acts, and a case of family hardship tied to drunkenness, urging public support for temperance.
A sobering tale shows a father, once a hard drinker, reforming through Temperance Society pledge. After years of neglect and hardship, the family gains help and stability as the mother and daughter sew for charity, and the father becomes a member of the temperance group, bringing renewed peace to their home. The piece ends noting Georgia towns improving and Forsyth merchants expanding stock.
The notice praising oysters for evening service from 6 to 12 sparks a critique of taverns with loud revelry after hours. The piece recounts late night sounds of singing, fighting, and swearing near oyster venues and urges the establishment of a Temperance Eat House in Augusta for sober, orderly dining.
A Georgia temperance address calls for renewed courage and broader action to curb drunkenness, urging believers to join Wash ty efforts and seek divine guidance. It recalls two murder cases linked to whiskey and argues alcohol ruined lives and led to executions, urging immediate, decisive work.
A historical reflection urges philanthropists to continue supporting the Temperance Reform. It argues reform strengthens society, rewards virtue, and aligns with divine providence. It warns against blind political faction and encourages resolute, principled advocacy without fear of ridicule.
A moralistic appeal warns young women about men who drink rum to bolster courage and the deceit of those who prey on generosity. The author denounces the alleged “battle heroes” and calls out their violence toward women and children while urging vigilance against such suitors and their hidden vices.
The letter discusses authorhip denial and demands for retraction regarding Obed. It then narrates a flourishing city formed on trade, later corrupted by groggeries and indulgence. Citizens lose wealth, crime rises, courts and jails rise, and benevolent societies form to aid victims. The piece contrasts past virtue with present decay.
A partial historical letter fragment discusses reducing injury by sobriety rather than murder and references removing an insult with effectual action. The text remains cryptic and lacks clear names, dates, or places.
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