When was it published?

September 21, 1853 in Staunton Spectator

Domestic News September 21, 1853

Staunton Spectator

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Georgia Election, Temperance Cause, Governor Candidates, Liquor Law, Political Canvass

Staunton, Virginia

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Whig and Democratic candidates for Georgia governor jointly published a card responding to interrogatories on temperance, expressing support for its advancement but opposing its connection to politics, and declining to opine on proposed liquor legislation due to constitutional considerations.

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Temperance in Georgia.—The Whig and Democratic candidates for the office of Governor of Georgia, have jointly published a card as their answer to the interrogatories relative to their position on the Temperance cause. They declare their warm solicitude for its advancement; but deprecate its connection with politics. As to the matter of proposed legislation on the subject they decline to express any opinion, as no particular form of action has been determined upon and as the details of a liquor law may involve constitutional points for the consideration of the Governor. Therefore they say it would be improper for either to commit himself on the subject in the canvass.

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Politics

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Georgia Election Temperance Cause Governor Candidates Liquor Law Political Canvass

Where did it happen?

Georgia

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The Whig and Democratic candidates for Governor of Georgia jointly published a card answering interrogatories on their position regarding the Temperance cause. They expressed warm solicitude for its advancement but deprecated its connection with politics. They declined to express any opinion on proposed legislation, as no particular form of action has been determined and details of a liquor law may involve constitutional points for the Governor's consideration, making it improper to commit during the canvass.