February 19, 1842

WASHINGTON, North Carolina

Arts/Leisure, Church/Religious-Activity, Education, Urban-Life/Boosterism

The Newbern Spectator published several articles about the new temperance movements starting up in New York, in Ireland, and in the Newbern area. It was a crusade for self-improvement and the industrial work ethic. One man from nearby Washington, N.C., only identified as 'A Free Drinker,' felt he had to speak up. In a letter to the editor, the writer reminded the reading public that there were two...