In Augusta, Ga., whiskey is selling at fifty cents drink. The Sentinel says: ‘ "None but a Congressman or a Major-General can afford to get 'tight' at present prices — any poor man who made himself a toper for lack of sense will have to become sober for the lack of cents." ’
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