Presbyterian Schism and Plan of Union Debated in Western NY
A veteran minister recalls how Western NY Presbyteries and Synods were formed by divisions and ad hoc actions under the plan of union. He argues the assembly acted unconstitutionally and questions the authority of the new church structure. He contrasts old and new school approaches and warns of spiritual decline.
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Ins Sae
Northern Association
S of
Albany
Western Reserve
Pittsburg
New Jersey
South Carlina
Ilinois
Michigan
New York
Assembly’s
Synod of
Columbia
Oneida
Geneva
Tie
Visiers
Presbytery
Cienessee
Presbyterian Church
Pilgrim Fathers
New England
E Pilgrim Fathers
God
Zion
The Observer Letter on Zion and the Coming Kingdom
A reader from Brother Lovejoy urges faith and unity as clouds gather over ecclesiastical power. He prophesies a glorious Zion storm, urges Christians to rejoice and hasten the Lord’s coming, and calls for prayer meetings and steadfast witness around the Rainbow Throne. He emphasizes love as proof of discipleship and unity across denominations.
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The
Observer
Brother Lovejoy
Zion
Jesus
Lebanon
Emmanuel
God
Religious Summary of Missionary Society Report
The report notes 90 missionaries over the past year totaling 25 years of labor across 150 places. Fifteen have led churches, mostly in feeble establishments under the society’s patronage. five are under call, two in churches supported without charity. About 250 hopeful converts are reported, over half admitted. Sabbath school work continues with temperance efforts and local church growth.
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Maing Missionary Society
Jaffrey
New Hampton
Hopkinton
Wilton
Br. Wilmarth
Sempster
Br. L. Tracy
Hudson
Westmoreland
Br. Kingbury
Nashua
N. H
New York
Paris
Tribunals of Justice
Connecticut Loco
New Haven City Bank
Stamford Bank
New Haven
Edwards
Buenos Ayres
Bolivia
Peru
Santa Cruz
Don Feustavoso Rivera
Republic of
Montevideo
Rio Grand
Lehmanovsky
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Virginia
Wheeling
Ohio
Cincinnati
Indiana
Linovis
Kentucky
Louisville
Missouri
St. Louis
Tennessee
Louisiana
Alabama
Germany
Society of Friends
Philadelphia
Garret D. Wall
Chauncey Stone
Samuel Gummere
Caleb R. Smith
Israel Linsman
John R. Buzzel
Buzzell
Boston
Baltimore
Bremen
China
Missionaries to Texas highlighted by Natchez Courier
The Natchez Courier notes a Methodist missionary delegation with Rev. Dr. Ritter of Ohio Rev. Littleton Fowler of Alabama and Rev. Robert Alexander of Natchez set to travel to Texas to spread gospel truths. It argues that moral and religious influence is key to securing liberty and rights and urges plain speaking on gospel doctrines.
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Richmond
Natchez
Ritter
Ohio
Littleton Fowler
Alabama
Robert Alexander
Texas
Jour. Com
Canava
Church
Coburg
Upper Canada
Church of England
Massachusttts
Protestant Episcopal Church
Massachusetts
St. Paul's Church
Boston
Samuel B. Shaw
Daniel Leach
William Croswell
Jerusalem
Messrs. Shaw
Leach
Morss
Newburyport
Alfred L. Baury
Milner
Vaughan
New York
Carlton Chase
Vermont
Boone
China
Shepard
Connecticut
Eipiscopal Church
Mississippi
BP. Otey
Tennessee
Episcopalian
Board of Missions
The
Foreign Board
Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge
Home Missionary Society
South Carolina
Georgia
Louisville Journal
Mount Storage
Judge French
Judge
Wm. White
Peters
Mr. Thomas
B. F. Thomas
Mr. W. Roberts
G. W. Thomas
Albert Thomas
White
Thomas
Roberts
B. FP
Mr. White
Fife
Selma
Messrs
Philips and
Dickerson
Mr. P
W. Bleevin
Dr. D
Mr. Bleevin
M. B
V. O. Com
New Hampshire
New Stampshire
Congress
House
Senate
Boston Daily
Bureau County
Putnam County
Princeton
Illinois
Chicago Democrat
Annexation
National Enquirer
Benj
B. Menz
Chambersburg
Pikeco
William Nox
Marriage of Exos H. Harrison and Laura B. Porter
On Monday evening July 31 in this city the Rev. Eli P. Lovejoy united Exos H. Harrison merchant of this place from Sigerson and Harrison with Laura B. Porter formerly of Naugatuck Connecticut in marriage.
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Eliin P. Lovejoy
Exos H. Harrison
Sigerson and Harrison
Laura B. Porter
Naugatue, Conn
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van Buren County
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William L. Toole
Blackhank
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U.S
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London
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United States
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Mehul
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Robinson, Pratt & Co
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Truman & Smith
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Jones & Wetmore
Cleveland
Geo.t. M. Davis
William F. D’wolf
R. J.D. Bissell
R. M. Treadway
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Akery
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Atters
WM. L. Chappell
Apri
W. Harrison
Pindar
C. A. Wheelright
Anacreon
Thomas Browne
Geo. Holton
W. L. Chappell
State Stroes
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