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H H, Miowledgc of these truths within the M)here of their influence. To our Old Subscribers. , 9 The publisher of the Washingtonian, |pn the commencement of the present I llolume, requested all his subscribers for ■che last year who were desirous of dis continuing the paper, to give notice by jcturning the first number. In only a fcw instances has this request been coin llied with. In two or three cases per sons have waited until the fourth number Jbf this volume appeared, and then rc /turncd the whole. This is manifestly f unjust—it is putting the publisher to use- I less expense and labor ; and as the paper I is published at the cheapest possible rate, f it is important for him to be as economi s'd in both these respects as possible.— ! ©ur subscribers, therefore, who have not I oms far complied with our terms, ar* re- to consider the justness and pro- of not only continuing to take the I Washingtonian, but to pay for it prompt ly and like true disciples of our glorious Krause. Os the new subscribers, wc have the pleasure to speak in a different'tone WlVue, the forces are marshalling slowly mo our aid, but they come bearing the evidence of their sincerity and 9zeal —with encouraging words and sub stantial remittances. If the present readers would each send us in one or two | Additional names, they would do their [.jphities to themselves as well as to their Miosterity and their country. The Proper Spirit. The commendations of the good and p rvise are at all times encouraging to those 'Supon whom they are bestowed—but when they come from men who are hol ly disinterested—who have no selfish pur- H poses to subserve—no motive for their conduct save that generous and far reaching philanthropy, which adorns and elevates their species and which Ipoks only to the ultimate benefit of their race, they derive additional force and deserve additional consideration. The publisher of the “Washingtonian” has no selfish purposes to subserve, by the publication of the following a few of the many evidences he has recently received of the interest with which respectable and influential gentlemen abroad regard his humble efforts in the cause of good habits, good order and general intelli gence—fie however would not take all the merit of the enterprise to himself— much, very much of which is due to the Editorial committee, to whose gratuitous labors the paper is indebted for all of its j interest, ability and cheapness. Here is manifested the proper spirit— here are examples Worthy to be imitated. Read the following, and “go and do like wise.” “ Waj.tkbßoro\ duly 13, ’4.3. “James McCaft’erty—Sir, enclosed you will find one dollar, for the same please send me the Avgusta Washington An, directed to the place above mentioned. “I saw a No. of this paper at the post office not long since, and seeing Wash ingtonian written on it I was led to read it, and was particularly pleased with it. The paper and type were good, the pieces were well selected, short, yet full of in terest, and last, not least, it was cheap— one dollar. How many one dollars are wasted, that might be turned to some thing of much profit. I wish the paper patronage, and Temperance success.” The following is an extract from a let ter addressed to one of the Editorial committee, which he has kindly permit ted the publisher to use : “ Marietta, Ga. July 12, ’l3. “Dear Sir—l enclose 82, to be paid if you please for two copies of the ‘ Wash ingtonian,” both to be sent to my address , here. It is a source of gratulation to me I to see your name enrolled in the Editor ial corps. It advocates ably a glorious; cause, and will I trust be fully sustained ! by the friends of the Reformation. COMMUNICATED. Messrs. Editors —W hat has become of the City Temperance Society ? Now that the 4th has* passed and all the fine speeches have been made—where are the fruits ? You informed us, most correct ly, that a decided influence was produ ced and that some immediate results were perceived. Why has not the mat ter been followed up ? Why have not our temperance men, like the good old | lady’s tongue we read of “ kept on a go - ] ing on" ' Why have wo heard of no I (Q r ’ ‘ meetings, either regular or special?— i Where is Mr. Richards, that he cannot ; be enlisted with his choir of excellent singers, to give “ force and effect,” life : and entertainment, on these occasions ? ; Where are your 500 lady subscribers to the Pledge , that they cannot unite their heads, hearts and hands, to get up a Fair, : to meet all the expenses of the Society and promote the interests of the cause generally ? These are things that can be done—why are jthey not done? The truth is, your Society has so many official dignitaries—so many managers, com mittees and editors, that it has become almost unwieldy from its very massive ness—its usefulness is diminishing, and will ultimately cease, unless you call lustily upon the people to act as well as think—and to act for the good of others as well as themselves. Cold Water. It is, indeed, to be regretted that the j Augusta Washingtonians have been left; to slumber so long without a rccciile. If their commanding officers do not soon . arouse them to duty, it is but reasonable to fear that the polish of their bright ar- j . nior may be found dimmed by “ the rust ; | of inaction.” Some may have got so fast . asleep as to remain so for a half century to come, like veritable Rip Van Winkles, , while some will, perhaps, have vanished - altogether. Yet, after all, it is no easy matter to get up any public meeting in these hot test of hot days, or still hotter nights. Even “ Cold Water” himself would , j speedily lose all sensations of coolness, if i he were confined for an hour and a half or so, with some two or three hundred people, with the thermometer at 90 deg. and not a breath of air stirring. But these times arc passing away.— [ Refreshing showers and cool breezes have , visited us again,—the nights are growing longer,—and now, brother Washingtoni , ans, now is your time. Rally to the good , old standard, and show yourselves wor , thy of a noble cause by exhibiting an i energy that all the powers of rum cannot , withstand, a perseverance that neither I blustering enemies nor faint-hearted , friends can discourage, a zeal fired with I holy love for man that never tires so long I as it can find a wretched object on which to expend itself. I A meeting will doubtless bo soon ap pointed by proper authority—and true. , hearted Washingtonians, remember, are . never backward to answer to the sum . mons of their leaders. We cannot, in deed, have the fine voice of Mr. Richards to cheer us with the charm of song, for he is not in town ; —-but we’ll have the voice of truth, sweeter far,—and the voice of humanity pleading for human I woe in tones sweetest of all, and of deep-! er pathos than the most moving witchery | of melodious notes* Shall we appoint the meeting? Who will dare to stay away 1 Say on the night of— Come, Mr. President, Mr. Secretary, & Co., fill the blanks. OXe of tiie Editors. Tor the Washingtonian. OLD JONES' TALKS. (new series.) No. 1* The Old Man's reasons for talking ! again—Cruellies of Yet his Subjects will die for him—Spc. Mr. Augusta Washingtonian: Your friend, Old Jones, has a mortal hatred to long names, and long stories, and long speeches, and long articles. | This is the only objection he has to you— j your name is so tarnally long. I hope ! i your existence will be equal to it. Perhaps you may remember that the j | Old Man talked a caution to the folks | some time back through your sister Ban | ner. Well, he concluded at last it was time for him to haul off and give place to , others—but it seems the folks “out west,” 1 and a few “down east,” must hear some- j thing about the Old Gentleman occasion- . ally. My nephew, Sam Jones, and roy- j j self, pade a bargain a short time back for him to do the writing and me the! j speaking, in this good cause—but as I have been specially requested, I hereby promise to give your readers a talk now and then. They will be “ few, and far j between.” If they arc of no service to ■ i the wise, among your readers, perhaps they may amuse the simple —that is, if!, 1 ’ r ~ 1 0 J3BBEBSE3SE3EEES2E: ' gSBSBBSSSSBBESSfiBUggsg there are any weak disciples that read a y° u * u I’ll tell you, Mr. Augusta Washington » nian, (that miserable long name again!) * if it had’nt been that the Lord launched c this vessel, and that he has stood at the 0 helm all the time, she would have been u swamped or wrecked long ago. Old Nick (I dont mean Nick Biddle) tried to s get her run afoul the shoals before she 1 got out into the open sea. But with i Delevan as Captain, Beecher as Gunner, c &c., she’s rode out many a storm and » came off with flying colors in many a 1 c hard battle. Last year she increased i her crew rapidly and had a glorious run— ■ 1 and though the breeze seems to have calmed off a little, I trust it will soon f spring up again. Spread wide your can- « vass, Mr. Washingtonian, and if you can ( do no more, try to whistle up its friendly 1 aid. You know sailors always whistle \ in a calm. t I do cordially hate Alcohol—he’s so , j cruel. Perhaps you never heard how he 1 sorted one of his faithful subjects with the glass bottle and the snapping turtle. ; Well, the tale runs thus: After the fel- ' | low had got so poor that he was compelled \ to beg his Liquor as well as his bread, 11 he was told by some of Alcohol’s Officers i 1 that he should have no more knock-kneed I \ whiskey unless he would dance barefoot- j ed on broken glass bottle for one hour. The poor fellow must cither have it or ! die, as he thought—So the bottles were broken up, the dance began; and demons, in the shape of men, yelled horribly a hellish laugh, while the blood streamed from the victim's feet. A temperance man, (a good Samaritan,) passing by, rescued him from his tormentors for this time, took him to an inn, and had his wounds dressed. On another occasion, the same indi vidual was dry for want of a dram. His appetite was burning like the fires of hell, | and must he satisfied. His Satanic Ma jesty’s Ist Lieutenant, the Grocer, swore he should not have a drop more unless he I would first kiss a snapping turtle which 1 was at hand. This proposition was j cheerfully assented to, as he was to have a full half pint as a reward. The turtle was brought out—but not being used to salutations from such animals, he took it as an insult , seized the fellow by his lip, and bit out a considerable piece. To finish the show, one of his brother drunk ards attempted to sew Up the wound with a baggitlg needlo, which greatly aug mented the sufferings of the poor mortal. This time, also, he was rescued by a ! temperance man. 1 My hero was destined to other evils j j still. At another time he was under!{ command of orle of his Satanic Majesty’s 1 Lieutenants, who refused to let him have a half pint unless he would submit to 39 lashes. As there was no alternative, he 1 took off his coat, received the whipping,l j and then the liquor. He soon wanted 1 another half pint on the same terms; and then another, until the inhuman Grocer , had laid on 39 lashes three times, succes- y sively. Finally, he vowed by all that , was sitcted, that his customer should have no more unless he would agree to be hung. He agreed to this also, provided he should be allowed to drink the liquor ( first. The gallows was prepared by fas tening a rope to a stooping tree—aftet I drinking his half pint, he was swuhg off;j' and must have died, but was cut down by a sober man, whom Providence directed that way. j These things happened in our own Georgia not many years since, as can be proven by respectable living witnesses. 11 Old Jones is proud that he is a Geor gian, but cannot admire such “Georgia Scenes” as these, and seme others des-1 cribed by Judge L 1. The above poor drunkard was reform-! ed, through the blessing of God upon the * Temperance men; was converted to the service of the Lord, and died, as is hoped,’ I ' a Christian. Old Jones. July —■, 1843. P. S.—Perhaps the Temperance Ban ner will copy, for old acquaintance sake. , __ Augusta Benevolent Feelety. From the minutes of the AugxHa Benevolent j Society, July 14,184.1. 1 j This Society met this evening, agreeable to r public notice, in the Presbyterian Lecture Room, i t The President, Dr. L. D. Ford, in the chair. J t The meeting was opened with prayer from the : <] Rcv.G F. Pierce. The President then in a few j remarks stated the object of the meeting, to revive and bring into more efficient operation the Bene- , volent Society, which had from a combination of uncontrollable circumstances, partially suspended its operations; also to electa Collector and Trea-! surer in place of John Winter, deceased, and the j j adoption of measures necessary to ensure the suc cessful operations of the Society. Mr. J. J. Cohcfi proposed the union ofthe office of Collector and Treasurer with the Secretary, : until the regular period of electing officers to the Society. After some debate upon the subject, Mr. Cohen submitted the above in the form of a resolution, which being seconded, Was unanimously adopt ed, Mr. Cohen moved the adoption ofthe follow ing resolution: Resolved, That a committee of two be appoint- j ed in cadh division, for the purpose of obtaining ; additional membership to the Society. Adopted, and the following committees appoint- ■ cd by tlicchair: Division No. I.—John Mann, W.F. Pember ton. Division No. 2, Rev. Mr. Dodd, J. J. Cohen. Division No. 3.—Jas. Harper, P. Fleming. j The Rev. Mr. Pierce being called on, made a . few appropriate remarks, and in conclusion oner-1 cd the following: Resolved, That the pastors of the different churches in this city be requested to preach a ser mon expressly upon the subject, presenting the object and interest ofthe Society more immedi ately to their congregations, and"requesting their aid. Adopted, and the Secretary requested to com municate the foregoing resolution to the pastors of the churches in Augusta, and request their attention to the subject on the next Sabbath. Also, Resolved, That the above committers be re quested to attend to the duties assigned them early in thcenßuing week. The President gave notice of an intended meeting ofthe “ Home Industry Society,’’ at this j place on next Thursday evening, and requested j the attendance of the members ofthe Benevolent Society as the proceedings on that occasion would : doubtless hr interesting to them. Mr. W. Plaines offered the following: Resolved, That the thanks ofthe Society be j presented to W. J. Eve, Esq., for the liberal dona-' tion of a quantity of wood to the Society during! last winter. Unanimously adopted. The Rev. Mr. Pierce offered the following res- j lution, which was unanimously adop'ed : Resolved, That the Society entertains a dorp; j sense of the loss sustained in the death of the i Kev. John Winter, Late Treasurer of this Soci-! oty, whose valuable service* contributed much to | its usefulness, and whose zeal in this good cause \ was a noble vindication of his piety, and a worthy example for the imitation of the surviving mem bers. Resolved further, That we sincerely condole with his bereaved family, and assure them of our j Christian sympathy and’ fervent pfayers for the ! sanctification of their heavy affliction. The President then appointed committees for ; the several divisions during the present month. On motion of Mr. Haines, it was Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in each ofthe papers. .No other business coming before the Society, j the meeting was adjourned, ny prayer from the [ Rev. Mr. Dodd. J. W. Wightmzn Secretary. OBITUARY. DIED, on the afternoon of the 11th instant, after a 1 painful and protracted illness, the Rev. JOHN WIN. Tfcll, in the 61st year ofhis age He was a native of Amsterdam, Holland hut for about the last forty years, a resident and citizen of the United States. After be ing in this country some several years, he attached himself to the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has been a faithful member and local preacher lor the last thirty one years of his life ; and his brethren, and the community generally in which he has lived, can bear ample testimony ofthe proof of his faith by his works; and throughout his la<t affliction, triumphant faith enabled him to say “good is the will ofthe Lord concerning me,” “for to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Ever thus he expressed himself, while the fac ulty of speech yet lingered, and at his departure, left to his widow and children,and brethren, anil friends, the consoling assurance, that his released and redeemed spirit had gone to realise and enjoy thefruition of that hope, which he, through his Christian career, had by faith seen, only “as through a glass, darkly.” Rut wherefore dilate upon the worth and virtues o’fthc de parted 1 True, it is soo’hing to the feelings of the bruized hearts of those that loved him. that his Chirac ter should be eulogised, and his memory receive the meed it justly merits, but “We shall all stand before] the judgement seat of Christ.” T. List of Payments to the Washingtonian. (X?* The following persons have paid their subscrip, tion to the Washingtonian, up td June 10th,1644. Ai’ust* —A. J. Notvlcn, John Simpsdn, J. Slack, T. S. Metcalf. Marietta ■J.M. C. Shumate, A. J. Han sell, 2 copies, (bv S. T. Chapman. McDonough —Jas. H.Caliaway. Waltebboko’ (S. C.)— C. Murchison. 03- NOTICE.—A Meeting of the Washington Total Abstinence Society will be held at the Methodist Church, oh Monday Evening next, at 8 o’clock. A general attendance on the part of the members is earnestly requested. Several Addresses may be expected on the occasion. WM. HAINES, Jr. Sec’ry. July 29, 1843 7 It' S. T. CHAPMAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Office third door above the Augusta Bank. July 22 7 ts WM. CHURCHILL & CO.~ Wholesale and Retail Dealers In EARTHENWARE, GLASS AND CHINA.] 209 Broad-street, Augusta. June 10 1 ts HAVILAXD, RISL.EY «M CO. Near the Mansion House, Globe, and U. States Hotels , Augusta, Go. dealers in Choice Drugs and Medicines, Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Surgical* Denial Instruments szsstiit**. Perfumery, Brushes, Paints, Oils, Jllffjij' Dye-Stuffs, Window Glass, *c« *c< June 17 2 ly tWM. HAINES, Jr. (Succes. j sorto Garvin & Haines,) Wholesale ! and Retail Dealer in Drags, Medi cines, Paints, Oils, Glass, Dye-Stoffs, Perfumery, Surgical Instruments, &c. &c. —Has now on hand a select assortment ofthe above nr-; tides, for sale at low prices and on moderate j terms. All orders executed with neatness and 1 despatch. WM. HAINES, Jr. N"o. 232 Broad-street, Augusta. June 18 1 ts AUGtSTA PRICES a X -5. CURRENT, | |x Cihlfux.lv Corrected AV*e»lt. Bagging, ticmu Tow Gunny i Bale Rope | Bacon, Hog round i Hams ! Shoulders ( Sides : Beef, Smoked Better, Goshen North Carolina... j Country ; Coffee, Green prime Cuba Ordinary to good.. St. Domingo Rio 1 Laguira ( Porto Rico ! Java ] Mocha ' ! Randles, Sperm , Tallow, Georgia, j do. Northern.- Cheese, American English Crackers, Augusta made.. Northern..... Cigars, Spanish.. American Corn Fodder Fish, Herrings Mackerel, No. 1 do. No. 2.... do. No. 3.... Flour, Canal i Baltimore | Western Country Feathers Ginger Gunpower, Dupont's ffj’ .. B asting Glass, 10 x 12 8* 10 Iron, Russia Swedes, assorted .... Itoodi Sheet?/ Nail Rods : Leah, Bar Sheet ! Leather, Solo Upper.. Call Skins ! Lard MutLasses, N. Orleans.... Havana English Island.. Nails Oils, Lamp Linseed Tanners Oats .... .jfe, Peas V. : k Paints, Bed Lead White Lead Spanish Brown... Yellow Ochre j Pepper, Black | Raisins, Malaga M uscatcl Bloom Rice, Prime Inferior to good . Scours, Nett Orleans Havana white do. brottn.... Muscdvado... St. Croix .... Porto Ric 0....... Lump .. lioaf .. Double rciined Spice Soap, American, No. 1.... do. No. 2.... Salt, Liverpool ground... do. do Steel, German Blistered Shot, all sizes Tobacco, N. Carolina Virginia j TwinE Tea, Bohe.i Souchong Hyson Gunpowder tJOHN B. MtJRPHY, has removed to the Store 3d door below the Post Office corner,.Vo. 214 Broad-slrrct, sign of the Large Golden Spectacles. Clocks, Watch es and Jewelry, carefully re paired and warranted. IfT A continuance of for mer patronage will be thankfully received. Augusta, June 10th, 1843 1 ly 5 The subscriber has on hand 1 150,000 Common Brick, 25,000 Well Brick, also | 10,000 Cornish and Water Table Brick, suitable j fur binding for Door Yards or Garden’Walks ; all of which are Well burnt, and for sale loiw, at j the yard, or can be delivered at any place in the I city or on the Sand Hill. His residence Is near J the yard. Orders left at the post office will be j immediately attended to. s July 1 4 3m] S. L. BA3SFORD. TIN MANUFACTORY. jHPINNER’S Work of every description -*• made to order, at short notice, such as BATHING TUBS, FACTORY CANS, CYLENDERS, OIL STANDS, (from I up to 100 gallons.) PATENT COFFEE POTS, of all sizes, to suit hotels or private families, PATENT BOILERS, for washing or heat ing water for Baths. m 13* All the above mentioned articles made o Double tin. A regular assortment of TIN WARE kept constantly on hand, to suit merchants or pedlers. All kinds of ROOFING and GUTTERS made andjfejtaircd, t.oW ron cash. The above business superintended bv E E. SCOFIELD, Jackson-strcet, between the Globe Ho tel and Rail Road Depot. Augusta, June 17 2 ly IJOOK Bindery and Blank Book Man ufactory, opposite the Post Office, and ad iningtha office of the Augusta Washingtonian. joJune 10 ly ] T. S. STOY. promptly add' Neatly done, AT THE OFFICE OF TK€ " WASHINGTON, yard vs [ 11 lli i 18 18L -20 lb 8 \ 12 ! •* 7 j « « 8 j \lO “ 5* 7 “ tit) 8 ** ! \ *• 16 I 20' ! “ 10 i 15\ I•' 15 20 \ ■i « !* 1 11 ' •“ 1 7j! yi \ ** ! ,7 9 !» i 8! n ; “ 5) 11 ! “ ' 10 ! 12 j ** j 14 i 10 ' “ 18 ’ 20 “ ' 28 . 37 <L i “ | l->i! 18| ■J *• | 15 ■ 20 ! “ 8 ’ 12* a j ** j 9 j 12* (i i M. 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