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I ledge they severally adopt, submitted a Report,
jm which it appeared there were about ninety
emperance Societies in the State, of whichj%
id adopted the total abstinence Pledge— twenty,
jithe Washingtonian Pledge, and twenty the par
jpM Pledge. That the number of members be
longing to the differeiU Societies in the State is
jSHpout eleven thousand one hundred, of whom
fcbout three thousand three hundred are ladies.
B Rev. J. L. Reynolds, from the committee ap
pointed to prepare a plan ot organization for the
whole State, whereby the several Districts may
be brought into harmonious and efficient action
in extending and completing the triumph of the
principles of Temperance, submitted a Report,
recommending the formation of District Societies!
composed ot Delegates from the several 1 Societies
in the District, and the dissemmination of infor-
SjKjnation by means of Temperance Tracts, &c.,
•which were unanimously adopted.
Rev. P. A. Strobel, from the committee appoin
" ted to draft Resolutions expressive ofthe views of
the Convention of the propriety of a cordial co
operation among all the friends of Temperance,
notwithstanding the difference in the Pledges
they have adopted, submitted a Report and the
following Resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted.
Ist. Resolved, That it is necessary to the suc
cess ofthe Temperance Reformation, that the
friends of Temperance throughout the State,
disregarding the difference in the Pledges which
they nave subscribed, should made a united and
vigorous effort for the dissemination of Temper
ance principles.
lid. Resolved, That in order that harmonvmay
prevail amongst us, and that there mav be a cor
dial co-operation between the different associa
tions, that we should abstain from proscription
and denunciation, and leave every individual and
every Society to the adoption of those measures
which they may see proper to select
3d. Resolved, That it is the duty of Temper
ance men to recognize each other as brethren
and co-laborers in the same great enterprize,
whatever may be the difference in their senti
ments.
4tK. Resolved, That in the opinion of this
Convention it is desirable, in order to promote
union and cordial co-operation among the friends
ot Temperance, that union meetings should be
held by the different Societies, for a friendly and
mutual interchange of sentiments and united ef
fort in the success of the Temperance enterprizc.
On motion of Dr. Leland, ordered, that 1000
copies of the proceedings of this Convention be
published in pamphlet form.
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THE WASHINGTONIAN:
AUGUSTA, AUGUST 20th, IH4*.
WTaoMngton Total Abstinence M*ledge.
We, whose names are hereunto annexed, desirous
of forming a Society for our mutual benefit,
and th guard against a pernicious practice,
which is injurious to our health, standing and
families, do pledge ourselves as Gentlemen,
not to drink any
Spiritous or Malt Liquors, Wine or Cider
The length of the two able Addresses, deliver
ed by Messrs. Nesbitt and Cooper, to which we
would refer the earnest attention of our readers,
compels us to omit several articles selected for the
present No. of our paper. We are glad to see
our friends in different sections, so readily re
spond to our request, by giving publication to the
progress of Temperance in our State.
Ha* The Total Abstinence Banner, Charles
ton, S. C. A.G. Mackey, M. D.,Editor —J. B.
Nixon, Publisher. We have received the 3d
and 4th Nos. of this well conducted quarto, and
right heartily do we welcome it. The talented
editor will make the “ Banner” a valuable auxil
iary in the cause it advocates. Published weekly,
at $2 jicr annum.
W e would call the attention of our friends
to the advertising department of the Washing
tonian, and solicit a share of patronage. Our
circulation in the city is probably as extensive
as any other of the city papers, and in the coun
try, our list is daily increasing. The terms will
be, 75 cents for the first insertion of 12 lines, or
less, an.l 30 cents for each continuance. Per
sons advertising by the year, will be charged SB,
per square (or 12 lines); for six months, $5 —
Wit.i tbe privilege of one new advertisement
rut exceeding a square, in each No. $lO per an
nuo, or $7 for six months. Will our friends
give us a portion of advertising I
Ls M*- Johnson has been lecturing in our
city, and with much success, for the past two
weeks, on the subject of Total Abstinence. He
has not, however, had as wide a field as Taylor,
on his introduction among us. Taylor had some
hard cases here, but nearly all yielded to his
persuasive arguments. Mr. Johnson attracted
crowded houses, and we think the few remaining
“hard : uns” left, will shortly come over, from
the effects produced by his untiring efforts in the
cause.
The following resolutions were passed at a
meeting ofthe Washington Total Abstinence
Society of Richmond County, held on the night
of the 16th inst.
“ Resolved, That the thanks of this society be
respectfully tendered to Mr. Joseph J. Johnson,
a Washingtonian, from Boston, for his able and
•very interesting addresses, recently delivered be
fore large and respectable assemblies in this city,
with the happy and cheering rerults.
“ Resolved, That he be earnestly recommend
ed to the friends of Temperance, as a most able
and successful lecturer.”
The last number of the North American Re
view, contains an excellent review of Cleveland’s
‘ Voyages and Commercial Enterprizes,’ a work
recently published. In the preface of the work,
the reviewer states, ‘ after detailing some striking
instances of the changes the course of commerce
has undergone within the last forty years, he
speaks of himself as follows
“ Those who may honor me with a perusal of
my narrative, will perceive that I have navigated
to all parts of the world, from the sixtieth degree
of south latitude, to the sixtieth degree of north,
and sometimes in vessels whose diminutive size
and small number of men, caused exposure to
wet and cold, greatly surpassing what is usually
experienced in ships of ordinary capacity; that I
have been exposed to the influence of the most
unhealthy plaices; at Batavia, where I have seen
whole crews prostrate with the fever, and death
making havoc among fhern; at San Bias, where
the natives can stay only a portion ofthe year; at
the Havana, within whose walls I have resided
five years consecutively; that I have suffered
captivity, robbery, imprisonment, ruin, and the
racking anxiety consequent thereon. And yet,
through the whole, and to the present sixty
eighth year of my age, I have never taken a drop
of spirituous liquor of any kind; never a glass
of wine, of porter, ale or beer, or any bererage
stronger than tea or coffee; and, moreover, 1 have
never used tobacco in any way whatever; and
this, not only without injury, but on the contrary,
to the preservation of my health. Headache is
known to me by name only ; and excepting those
fevers, which were produced by great anxiety
and excitement, my life has been free from sick
ness.”
The Editor of the Christian Observer, pub
lished in Philadelphia, makes the following ob
servations on the subject of the late duel between
the Hon. Thomas F. Marshall and Col. Webb:
Temperance-Duelling.
Our article to-day on the temperance reforma
tion is from the j>en of one who has looked with
an intelligent eye upon the great subject of Tem
perance for years past. And it gives us anew
presentation of this matter, which will lead our
readers to see, that the subject, though much in
vestigated and canvassed for the last thirty years
was by no means exhausted. Indeed we are
now just beginning to enjoy the beauties and
share the rewards of Temperance. The com
parisons and similitudes in the above mentioned
piece are very striking, correct and original.
The closing remark, however, does not exactly
meet our view, if as some may understand it, it
implies that Mr. Marshall has forfeited the con
fidence of the temperance community by the late
lamented duel in which he was engaged. We
cannot sympathise with those papers and writers
who denounce him in toto because of this one
act, and who are now apologising to the commu
nity for having introduced him to public assem
blies as a champion in the noble enterprise of
Temperance. What he did on that subject was
well done, and we thank him for it. Nor will a
generous discriminating public visit on him the
penalties of some expost Jacto law, and withdraw
from him the meed which he has so masterly won
in that cause. We do not believe, nor ever fear,
that this duel,which we most deeply deplore, and
for which we cannot offer the slightest apology,
will make Mr. Marshall the less true to his
pledge, or the less noble minded, and generous,
and judicious on any other subject. We do
hope, however that the narrow mindedness that
will not distinguish between the duelist and of
fenders of every other grade, but visit on him the
common penalties of all, if manifestedin our tem
perance movements especially, will greatly disgust
the intelligent, and retard our progress. We say
especially, because, though desirable, we do not
expect that in joining a I'emperance Society, an
individual pledges himself to fulfil all righteous
ness, as one does on entering the church of
Christ. At least we may not cast him out, nor
even dole out our miserable forebodings, while
he is true to his pledge, though he does not act
the perfect man in every respect.
We make the above suggestions solely on ac
count of the course taken by our temperance and
religious papers recently against Mr. Marshall
as a temperance man. If he cannot go with us
as yet the whole length of our code of morals,
still we may rejoice that he has so fairly laid the
axe at the root of the fatal upas tree, with an
edge and temper that will aid in its speedy de
struction.
More of Rum’s Doings.
A man in Otsego Co., N. \ killed his wife,
and a laborer murdered his friend in Maryland,
the other day, both of which horrid deeds result
ed in intemperance.
A man whose name is supposed to be Isaac
Worden, trom papers found in his possession,
was found dead on the Battery at New York, a
victim of intemperance.
Mrs. Sarah Sylvester, of Bath, 41 years of age,
was found dead in her bed. Rum put her theep
and there it kept her.
The Coroner of New \ ork held three inquests
a short time since, upon the bodies of persons
who had died from the effects of intemperance.
A Banner Town.
Mount \ ernon (Ohio) claims to be the banner
town in that State, having reclaimed every drunk
ard in the town,
Proceedings of the Augusta Washington
Total Abstinence Society.
Unitarian Church, Aug. 5, 1842.
The Society met according to previous notice.
The meeting was opened with prayer by Dr. D.
Hook. The minutes of the previous meeting
were then read and approved.
A report from the Executive Committee thro’
a sub-committee otthat body, was then presented
by Mr. William B'. Pemberton, which stated—
“ That it entertains the opinion that the exist
ence ot separate bodies, whose duties are so near
ly of the same character as are those of the Board
ot Managers and the Executive Committee, is
not conducive to the interest of this Society, or
the great objects it has in view, and therefore re
spectfully asks to be released from further duty.”
After some little discussion, the report was
accepted, and the request of the Committee
granted.
On motion of Mr. Haines, it was
Resolved , That as it is highly important and
proper, that there should be a more full represen
tation of the members of this Society in the
Board ot Managers, not only for the present, but
future cxistcnco of harmony and concert of ac
tion among us, and more especially as the resig
nation ot the Executive Committee, which was
composed chiefly of new members, has taken
place.
Resolved, therefore, That the present Board of
Managers of this Society be increased, by the
addition of eight other members, who shall be
chosen this evening, to act in that capacity till
the next anniversary of this Society.
Resolved, That the 4th Article of the Consti
tution of this Society, be altered, to read as fol
lows: ‘‘This Society shall meet annually on
the last Monday in October, when they shall
elect, by ballot, a President, Vice-President, and
Secretary, who shall serve as Treasurer; and
fifteen other members, who together shall consti
tute a Board of Managers, any five of which
shall form a quorum for the transaction of busi
ness. The Officers and Managers shall conti
nue in office until their successors arc appointed.
The following gentlemen were then nominated
and elected Managers of the Society, in accord
ance with the above resolution: Doct. Daniel
D. Hook, John G. Dunlap, James Godby, Wm.
F. Pemberton, Wm. O. Eve, G. A. Ingraham,
Beall M. Duval, and Hawkins Huff.
On motion of G. A. Ingraham, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That as it is deemed expedient to
adopt some means whereby a fund may be crea
ted sufficient to defray the necessary expenses
constantly incurred by this Society, that its pro
gress may not be retarded by being constantly in
debt I herefore , be it Resolved, That each male
member of this Society (who maybe able to do
so) pay an annual contribution of Ffty cents,
and as much more as he may choose, for the pro
motion of the object.
The meeting was then addressed by Mr. James
Adams, in a very acceptable and interesting
manner. The “ Pledge” was then offered for
signatures, when three names were enrolled as
members.
The Society then adjourned to meet on Friday
evening next.
WM. HAINES, Jr. Secretary.
The traditions of heathen mythology tell us
that Lycurgus, king of Thrace, detested so much
the filthiness and disgrace ofintoxication that he
wisely ordered all the vines in his dominions to
be cut down and destroyed; that himself and his
subjects might be preserved from the extrava
gance and debauchery produced by too free a use
of wine. A good example for the teetotalers of the
present day. He well understood the danger of
moderate drinking in his day, even of wine, when
alcohol was unknown, and he wisely conceived
teetotalism as the only sure remedy. He “cut
the dog’s tail off at once.”— Canton Washingto
nian.
Fairly and Uadly lieaten.
At a little soiree in Hannibal, Mo., a few days
since, some ladies urged a voung gentleman to
join the Washingtonians. (The ladies are al
ways persuading our sex to reform their evil hab
its ) He finally promised he would do so, if ei
ther of them or any one present, would compose
a verse of poetry presenting as strong reasons
against drinking as one which he would recite
contained in favor of drinking. The challenge,
was accepted, and the young gentleman recited
the following from Anacreon:
‘‘When 1 drink, I feel, I feel,
Visions of poetic zeal:
When I drink, my sorrow’s o’er;
I think of doubts and fears no more!”
The above was promptly answered as follows :
Thus sung the old bird, then on his couch sunk,
As mellow as grapes in October;
He thought it a foretaste of Heaven to get drunk,
But found it a hell to get sober.
It he did not sign the pledge after hearing this
overwhelming answer, he was certainly faithless
to his promise, and should be forever discounten
anced by the ladies.— St. Louis Wash.
A New Set
There is an old lady from Berkshire county,
now on a visit to this city, who has been convert
ed to Washingtonianism. She procured a Pledge,
and in two days got 41 names on it. On present
ing it to a gentleman who was strongly suspected
ot taking a little too much once in a while, he re
fused, saying, “ Why, half who sign bjeak it the
next day.” “ That may be,” replied the old lady
nothing daunted, “ but we want you to sign, we’re
getting a new set now."— Organ.
New Remedy for Hydrophobia.
Dr. Heller, member of the Royal Academy of
Medicine, Paris, lately communicated to his So
ciety, that in Greece, it is a practice to observe
the tongues ot those persons who have been bit
ten by dogs, because at the end of eight or nine
days there appears on each side of the tongue,
and near the upper part, postules, called “lysscs”
by the Greeks. 1 hose postules contain the whole
rabid matter, and immediately they are cut out,
and the wound cauterised, which prevents hydro
phobia.
Agriculture among the Persians.
Gibbon, the historian, tells us that the religion
of the ancient Persians required its followers
to plant usetul trees, to destroy noxious animals,
to convey water to dry lands, and to work out
their salvation by pursuing all the labors of agri
culture. 1 hey thought that he who sowed the
ground with diligence and care, acquired more
religious merit than he could gain by the repeti
tion of ten thousand prayers.
I here is much wisdom, and there is the spirit
ot true benevolence, in the following extract of a
letter from Pope:
I am rich enough , and can afford to give away
100 pounds a year. 1 would not crawl upon the
earth without doing a little good. I will enjoy
the pleasure of what I give, by giving it alive,
and seeing another enjoy it. When I die, 1
should be ashamed to leave enough for a monu
ment, if there were a wanting friend above
ground.
A gentleman by the name of Jabe, says he
knows a family who are in the habit of having
nothing for breakfast and warming it up for
dinner. He thinks the boys would make fine
printers.
Making a conquest.— l Tom,’ said an impu
dent wag to a conceited son, ‘ I know a beautiful
creature who wishes to make your acquaintance.’
Dem d glad to hear it—fine girl, struck with
my appearance, I suppose, eh V
‘ Yes, very much so. She thinks you’d make
a capital playmate for her poodle dog.
“ Pa, nobody shall put corsets on me, shall
they 1
“ No, my son, they shan’t; but what put that
in your head ?”
“ Why, Mr. Green says as how if I kill any
more of his chickens, he’ll give me the darnest
lacin’ that ever was.”
“ Here’s health to all good ‘ lasses, ' as the bov
said when he licked a stick which he had plungei
by mistake into a barrel of sperm oil'
List of Payments.
The following persons have paid their sub
scription to the Washingtonian, up to 11th of
June, 1843:
Augusta— Henry Gould, John Hill, Benjamin
Johnson, H. Walton, Dr. Paul F. Eve, B. T.
Nichols, William Edmonds, Dr. J. A. Eve (2
copies. ’ v
Forsyth —Samuel Stanford.
Culbrealh’s —Rev. C. Collins.
Louisville —Robert Nesbitt, (3 copies.)
Marietta —C. McCrary, William Root.
Lincolnton —Wm. M. McCurly.
Columbus— G. W. E. Bedell, (15 copies.)
Tumbling Shoals, S. C.—E. W. South.
Pawlell. 17.—N. Hill.