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Newspaper

Alton Observer

Location

Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1838

Page

3

Reverence for Ministers and Wealth in the Breckenridge Debate

The Herald responds to criticisms over Breckenridge and ministerial conduct. It argues readers should judge by intrinsic merit, not speculation, and urges ecclesiastical avenues for discipline. The piece condemns wealth in ministry, calls ministers to dedicate life to preaching, and asks for clarification on Dr. Wilson and camp meetings.

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Ripley Report on Divine Favor and National Birth

A brief dispatch from Ripley dated February 13 1838 notes ongoing work with a call for the Lord's Spirit to be poured out until a nation is born in a day, reflecting religious revival sentiment and public hope of national renewal.

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Revivalist Plea for Nationwide Religious Renewal

The piece urges deep spiritual revival to save the nation amid prosperity and threats, arguing that only renewed holiness and powerful revivals can curb moral decline and enable world conversion. It links domestic reform to global influence and cites Boston’s improving religious climate as hopeful.

Boston Bost

Revival in New York and religious activity rises across churches

The article notes a deepening religious interest in New York rivaling the 1831 revival, with broader participation beyond women and the poor. It cites more churches involved, accessible faith discussions, Brooklyn participation, targeted outreach to neglecters, longer protracted meetings, and a hopeful view of continued revival producing lasting fruits. It also mentions a theology seminar 170 students strong, remarks on church leaders, a Catholic bishop’s publication, and various international religious news items.

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Packet ship Pennsyvania arrives with Liverpool papers

The Pennsylvania Capt. Smith arrived after sailing December 26 bringing Liverpool and London papers and shipping lists to editors of the New York Daily Express. The Philadelphia Capt. Morgan followed from Portsmouth. Markets show cotton futures up with Sunday and Christmas trading muted. Bank bullion totals rise signaling confidence. Reports from Canada describe trade improvement in woolen and textile sectors across Leeds and Manchester regions. Indian war updates predict prolonged fighting. Seminole campaign remains costly with heavy casualties among noncombatants. Public lands in Texas set at 1.50 per acre.

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The Convention Debate in Kentucky Press

The Lexington Observer urges readers that a Kentucky legislature bill to call a convention must be debated openly. It argues against convening for other aims, declares opposition to any change that would disrupt slavery, and emphasizes pressing truth about the state’s destiny and moral questions. The piece invites discussion and pledges future fuller treatment.

Kentucky Commonwealth Lexington Observer

Coffee House Licenses and Steamboat Notes Stir Cincinnati

The Cincinnati items report conflicting counts for licensed coffee houses from 212 down to 80 or 90 amid licensing debates. It notes a Fulton heirs bill at 100,000 dollars, steam boat building, and a rising fleet with Cincinnati contributing about ninety boats. The piece also covers Princeton Theological Seminary faculty and student counts, New York Theological Seminary, and Massachusetts pickled fish statistics.

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Ladies Sewing Society Sale for Sunday Schools

The Ladies Sewing Society of the Third Presbyterian church will hold a sale to benefit the church Sunday Schools. It occurs Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock at Stephen Burrows' house at Vine and Fourth streets. A variety of useful and fancy articles will be offered. Attendees welcome. February 22, 1878.

Ladies Sewing Society Third Presbyterian Church Stephen Burrows Vine and Fourth Streets

Simultaneous annual Temperance Meetings Held Next Tuesday

The article notes both meetings are scheduled for next Tuesday with the same date fixed for observance. Local organizers urge attendance and outline program highlights across venues.

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