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Newspaper
Alton Observer
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1838
Page
3
A preacher argues the Bible’s prophecies and history confirm divine authorship. He urges readers to study with honesty, seek truth, and allow God to guide understanding, promising light and salvation through scripture.
A notice offers a free one year subscription to any person who gains five new subscribers and covers their payment. A person who brings twenty new subscribers and pays for them within six months will receive a lifetime free Journal if continued. An advance option of $3.00 in advance provides 63 numbers.
Madison Presbytery adjourns to meet at Smyrna church on the Thursday 12th of April at 11 A M. James H Johnson Stated Clerk.
A local council election resulted in Anti Coffee Housemen winning a majority of the twenty one seats. The vote signals broad city opposition to coffee houses and a push for reform. The issue of slavery is also discussed through reprinted articles reflecting ongoing religious debates.
The piece argues abolitionists faced hostility in the free states while slaveholders ride a wave of support. It declares slavery as a moral wrong, criticizes misuse of scripture, and predicts emancipation soon approaching. It cites the General Assembly and Breckenridge, Clay, and church actions as evidence of two opposing sides. It warns of a death struggle and calls for righteous plans over passion.
A rhetoric filled sermon warns that heaven requires abolition and predicts moral earthquake against oppressors. The Presbyterian stance condemns slavery and urges alignment with divine justice, foretelling an end to oppression and a reckoning for those who resist emancipation.
A new 32 page Welsh language monthly periodical, Cyfaill, has appeared in New York edited by Rev. William Rowlands. It serves Welsh emigrants with religion literature and news, not allied to any party, and has about eight hundred subscribers. It aims to advance intelligence and piety among Welsh in the United States.
The Missionaries of the American Home Missionary Society will forward their Statistical Report due April 1 and ensure accuracy and completeness on all topics specified. Office of the A H M S in New York requests prompt compliance dated March 16 1838 signed Milton Badger and Charles Hall Secretaries.
The Senate version of the Sub Treasury bill faced opposition in the House as debate over amending provisions and banking terms intensified. A motion to lay the Senate bill on the table failed by a tight margin, with yeas 107 to 97, amid absences and interruptions as Cambr eleng and Patton sparred over the bill’s fate.
The vote was declared by the Speaker Mr. Gray of New York who announced he voted affirmatively to move for a reconsideration. He gave notice and said he would move for reconsideration tomorrow morning.
A marriage was performed Monday evening March 26 in Rising Sun Indiana by Rev C L Bartlett uniting Mr Joan Laruam and Miss Esruren Youre both of Rising Sun in a simple ceremony.
Obituary notes the death at the residence of Rev. Fr. Vail of Mrs. Cathanine Hunt wife of the late Dr. Andrew Hunt of New York City aged 61. Daughter of Wm Gilbert, a New York pioneer, she was a Presbyterian, humane benefactor, and a model of faith. Her last words blessed the Lord as she fell asleep in Christ after a long illness.
A ledger of receipts since the last update shows payments from numerous individuals including M Culbert 7.00 C Hayt 62 J Taylor 5.00 J Taylor 2.50 B G Cutter 2.50 S B Crowell 2.50 Dr Nock 2.50 and others such as Rev Mr Hum breys 50 J Haldeman 2.50 J M Rucker 2.50 J M Weaver 2.50 W Kenney 2.50 Col Robinson fi Tr Dawke 2.60 J D Lowe 2.50 J Prather 2.00 G Armstrong 0.50 Ss Schooley O S Leavitt 4.00 S McBryer 3.00 E N Larch 12.25 L Howell 2.50 Mrs Harrison 7.00 J Roney 2.50 J Davis 2.50 J McKinney 1.75 O Lane 8.00 G Starr 6.00 J Gunning 3.00 Mr Todd 2.50 T Blair 2.50 Vannill 2.50 A Hays 5.00 J Hughs 2.50 P West 2.50 D Templeton 3.00 G E Wolfey 3.00 N Carpenter 2.50 G S Salisbury 2.50 H Fuller 1.00 Hon S Ritchie 2.50 J McKeellen 5.00 J S Mitchell 5.75 Mr Collins 1.25 Mr Allen 2.00 J Roney 2.50 J Davis 2.50.
A new Union Bible Dictionary priced at 75 cents and sold in Philadelphia New York and Boston depositories. It presents Bible geography natural history biography and antiquities with concise facts and links to fuller sources. It emphasizes scripture based interpretation avoids exhortation and aims for broad accessibility to Sabbath school teachers and pupils.
N. S. Hazen announces a large selection of watches jewelry and fancy articles including gold and silver watches diamond and gemstone pieces enameled pins rings and chains with repairs offered old gold and silver wanted and watch repairs available March 19 506 3w
A pamphlet extols drawing and descriptive writing as core in education. It argues drawing aids spelling grammar and composition, reduces paper use with slates, and fosters observation and practical skills. Endorsed by Josiah Holbrook and educators. published by W Marshall & Co in Philadelphia.
Readable fragments show mentions of Grinam Davie terms and James Leaca in a local meeting context with unclear details and potential committee references. Further legible text needed for full summary.
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