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Newspaper
Alton Observer
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1837
Page
2
A speaker contends that constitution provisions binding free states to slavery conflict with God and urges action to end slavery in all territories. The address lauds John Adams for defending petition rights and free discussion, hoping he reaches the kingdom of heaven and continues in duty.
Vermont reports 202 churches with 22 900 to 24 000 members and 90 pastors, 1 700 added by profession. Massachusetts notes revivals, Sabbath schools, temperance progress, and strong Home Missionary activity. Andover seminary and Amherst Williamstown colleges prosper. Rhode Island cites growth of Congregational churches, 16 churches, 2 Baptist joins, 2 300 members, 200 added by profession. Fall River church sees 830 in one day. Texas discussion mentions political moves toward union with the United States and criticizes Texas leaders and slavery.
An oration on American liberty addresses dangers to the republic. It denounces slavery as incompatible with liberty, warns against mob law and wealth, and urges education, religious principle, and universal benevolence as the nation’s safeguard. It praises Adams, Washington, and other founders and calls youths to stand by law and right.
The text accuses a prominent preacher of promoting carnal syncretism and reconciling Christ with Belial. It claims he is tainted with Popery Socinianism Arminianism and Calvinism and that his words offend experienced church leaders.
The Alton Observer reprints the Patriot in full for July 24 1837 noting speeches by President Beecher and Professor Post delivered to the institution's students on July 4. R S Kenparr chairs the arrangements and requests exact copy.
A fragment of President Beecher's oration urges duty and virtue amid political unrest. It references Socrates Vane Bozzaris and Rienzi and asks readers to endure for liberty while acknowledging possible peril and sacrifice. It ends noting the address has not been received.
The Alton Observer discusses Moravians devotion and asks if any denomination truly seeks world conversion. It notes Aug Missionary Herald arrival, July receipts totaling 217865.15, and a looming year end deficit. It cites calls to faith and perseverance amid church financial strain and missionary hardship.
The article lauds Professon Post's address on page two highlighting its eloquence. It notes Illinois College shaping its students to carry such sentiments and views the address as a potential blessing to the state and the West.
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