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Newspaper
Alton Observer
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1837
Page
2
A North Carolina minister condemns Northern Abolitionists and defends slaveholding as compatible with scripture. The letter critiques trading in human flesh, warns of church split, and urges steadfast reliance on divine protection amid slavery debates.
The article surveys infant baptism for Congregational and Presbyterian churches, urging special attention to baptized children and covenant promises. It also reviews Finneys views on sanctification, stressing faith, biblical promises, and practical spiritual disciplines for holy living.
A lay piece reflective on abolitionists and religious reformers, praising their work and warning against opponents within the church. It contrasts Moses Wilberforce and others with current critics, urges support for freeing the enslaved, and notes in New York, Vermont, and Maine the spread of religious revival and clergy poverty.
A series of revival meetings reported from Philadelphia Lockport Norwalk and Darien show deep spiritual awakening. Hundreds inquire seek conversion with 50 to 200 souls claimed saved or joined churches in various communities, led by pastors and aided by Methodist and Baptist congregations.
The Telegraph reports trustees elected for the ensuing year without party reference. Appointments include B. K. Hart Charles Howard J. y Krum B. B. Barker Wm. Martin J. A Townsend B. I. Gilman C. W. Hunter H. G. McClintoe Street Commissioner and Collector Pierce Treasurer S. W. Robbins Assessors B. Howard J. Smith Constable J. W. Rough Surveyor Joseph Burnap. Other items note Forsyth resigning as secretary of state and Texas emigration, a large Johnstown fire, and Western canal and railroad transit improvements with increased motive power and new lines to hasten shipments.
The piece argues that divine protection belongs to the virtuous, citing Israel’s desert waters and gospel assurances. It discusses prayer postures, noting scripture references show kneeling standing and prostration without one posture signaling greater holiness.
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