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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1843
Page
2
The passage compares drinking to a mariner yielding to an ocean whirlpool. It warns a temperate drinker loses control as waves pull the vessel toward destruction, describing gradual acceleration toward ruin and the inevitability of fate.
A heedless canoeist on Grand Island shrugs off danger as he watches fish and trees before a North River cataract. He drinks a final draught, then plunges to his death, illustrating how drink leads to danger and a warning against perceived personal security.
J H Camps Bet of Clinton writes in Augusta Washingtonian defense praising temperance publications. He recounts a Penfield convention item about promoting circulation, clarifies remarks were in favor of temperance papers, and defends the Washingtonian’s merits and value to readers.
The piece denounces hostile comments by the Banner against a public enterprise that benefits all classes. It contends the fire is limited to narrow readers and will die out, remarking the incident as a simple case of spontaneous combustion.
The editor of the Christian Index is informed that the Washingtonian's non arrival at his office was accidental and quickly corrected. The publisher expresses regret and esteem for the editor and his leadership in the editorial department, praising his service to humanity.
Mr Delavan prepares with care as plates featuring the Emperors of Russia and Austria and the Ming of the French for Prince Albert and European kings attract growing interest in Europe.
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