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Newspaper
Alton Observer
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1838
Page
4
A mournful narrator recalls a fatal sea voyage as a father and brother perish at sea. The speaker counsels the pilot to trust Providence amid a dangerous night and raging waves, fearing a similar fate yet vowing resilience.
The text argues that various state laws gradually abolish slavery by reducing powers over enslaved people. It cites South Carolina limits on work hours, Georgia Sunday work bans, North Carolina limits on corrections, and Louisiana rules re real estate and sustenance, noting similar laws in other colonies. The conclusion is that abolition occurs in parts via legislation.
In Washevedon Jan 9 1838 the Clay Calhoun exchange heated in Congress with Clay defending petition rights and opposing disunion talk while Calhoun says only his approach yields remedies. Clay cites 98 principles and Bank history as pivotal in their rift. The debate ends as the Senate adjourns.
An elderly minister writes to the editor expressing pain over younger preachers with ornate styles and excessive taste in sermons. He does not accuse them of neglecting truth but fears their emphasis on flowery rhetoric may hinder conversion efforts.
A London Evan. Mag. essay urges young ministers to favor clear thought over ornate wording. It argues simplicity and natural form beat elaborate diction, warning against conceit and urging speakers to reach broader audiences for greater usefulness and popularity.
The article discusses lingering southern Scotland New Year superstitions about not performing unpleasant duties and eating mince pies for luck. It argues these beliefs stem from early gospel influence and suggest regular self examination through prayer and weekly, monthly, and yearly intervals to stay on the right path.
The American Board establishes stations among Pacific Northwest Indians with eager reception. Mrs S opens school January 27 and prints her own books to teach. About a hundred students attend, many spelling words and praying, learning hymns and tunes.
The Inquirer reports 1837 U.S. Sperm Oil imports total 176 357 barrels equal to 5 554 000 gallons, mainly from the Pacific by 81 ships and about 30 000 barrels from the Atlantic. Value estimated at $5 000 000, with notable voyages and disasters including the Meridian, Reaper, Roger Williams, Ospray, and Clifford Wayne.
In July last the Morrison under Captain David Ingersoll set sail, marking the start of a missionary voyage. The partial notes describe the ship leaving port with a stated religious mission and the crew embarking on the journey.
Mr. King of Olyphant & Co Canton sails with his wife and three missionaries Rev Gutzlaff Parker and J W Williams to open communication with Japan for missionary and commercial aims. They bring three rescued Japanese youths alive after a shipwreck. voyage may include Jeddo and Loochoos passages with Canton return expected late August. Mrs King noted as Rev Mathews' daughter and may become first Christian woman on Japan’s shores in two centuries.
A winter incident describes a professed infidel recruited to teach a reading school. When the class could not read, the minister and a Christian professor visit. The deist confesses the cause is the Spirit of God, and the teacher along with fifteen scholars convert to belief. Life of Rev. J. Hallock.
The monthly statement shows the Bank of the United States on January 1 1838 held over 3.7 million dollars in specie in vaults. It also lists 547 600 45 dollars in notes in circulation and notes outstanding from the late Bank of the United States.
Abstract of bank and savings institution activity in Pennsylvania for January May June and November. Figures show notes in circulation after suspension at 20 065 295 81 in June 17 078 588 95 in November and specie in banks at 4 336 900 73 in June 7 024 043 74 in November.
In reply to your letter I state Treasury Notes are receivable by law for all public dues and cannot be refused for postages. Change may be given only if the difference is small. When paying Department drafts you may use Treasury Notes if preferred, but not otherwise. Interest is too small to matter in current receipts or disbursements.
Extract dated City of Mexico November 8 1837 states a revolution is imminent to abolish the current constitution and restore the 1824 charter. It claims the change will be peaceful and carried out by those in power to retain control.
An old farmer urges general use of the French sugar beet for cattle citing quicker milk quality improvement within two days of feeding. The white root resembles Ruta Baga in shape and size and may store better and be heavier than Mangle Wurzel. Two and a half pounds seed per acre.
The readable part mentions names and an event but details are incomplete. The note appears fragmented with stray letters and unclear context leaving the main actors and location unspecified.
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