Temperance Cause Driven by Love and Neighborly Duty
The Washingtonian essay extols temperance as a moral movement aligned with the law of love. It argues true benefits arise from benevolence, not self interest, and notes the effort draws sober individuals united to rescue neighbors from drink. The editor invites reflection rather than lengthy response.
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T. Baantuy
V. Gro
Ierce
W.J. Hamp
Dr.d.hoox
Don
James Harper
Washingtonian
Asia
Ros
Temperance Society Notes On Summer Meetings And Duty
The Augusta Washington Total Abstinence Society explains why no meetings are held in summer due to sparse audiences and dull gatherings. The piece urges choosing few, lively sessions in winter and praises prudence, inviting speakers to prove meetings can be profitable and impactful for temperance aims.
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Augusta Washington
Augusta W. T. A. Society
Political Meetings and the Battle Against Liquor Corruption
A call to Washingtonians to monitor neighbors and guard elections against liquor influence. Citizens must stand bold at meetings to prevent drunken voting, condemning corrupt practices and recalling the Watkinsville disgrace, urging vigilance and virtue in ballots.
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Watkinsville
Washingtonians Speak Up On Election Reform
Citizens urge action on election reform and warn that influence may be limited. The piece argues locals should do what they can, even if full goals cannot be achieved immediately.
Private Influence in Temperance Effort Urged for Washingtonians
A column urges Washingtonians to influence others through private, direct conversations about temperance. It argues personal talks against public meetings can cut obstacles, calling readers to speak for sobriety, good order, and the reform of drunkards.
Free Barbecue Row in Green County Sparks Liquor Debate
A correspondent details a free barbecue in Green County where fights and loud interruptions erupted near a sugar tent grog shop. The writer condemns liquor at public gatherings, urges sobriety and orderly conduct, and calls voters to decide the national policy without drunken influence.
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Green County
Committee of Arrangements
Just and righteous cause urged to oppose intoxicating drink
A Washingtonian speaker at a political ward meeting urges attendees to join the temperance pledge. The essay extols sobriety as a divine duty, cites history from Rome to modern America, and argues intemperance destroys virtue, governance, and humanity.
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Mene Mene Tekel
Rui
Temperance Movement Progress Report From New Zealand Voyage
Dr Thompson outlined the 1842 Auckland mission to promote abstinence aboard the emigrant ship. He converted the crew and passengers to temperance, formed a habits society at sea, and introduced it to the island, earning honor before returning.
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National Temperance Society of England
Exeter Hall
London
Thompson
New Zealand
Scotland
Auckland
Equator
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