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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. ■L 11 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.