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Newspaper

Alton Observer

Location

Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1838

Page

3

Sabbath School Work Needs Stronger Support in Illinois

The Illinois Sabbath School Union urges greater year ahead effort and missionary labor to sustain and grow local schools. It calls on churches and members, with help from the American Union and Methodist brethren, to supply teachers and expand efforts across settlements to keep the work flourishing.

Ilinois S. S. Union American Union Methodist Episcopal Brethren S. S. Union Peat Home

Slavery Discussion Opens in Senate Probing Abolition Foe Claims

The Cincinnati Gazette reports a crisis over Calhoun and Morris resolutions on slavery in the District and territories. Proponents argue for abolitionist rights while opponents defend state and federal powers. Vermont resolutions join the debate. The Senate will hear next week, with terms lasting weeks as passions rise over free speech and petition.

Senate United States R. Calhoun Moses Calhoun Preston Strange Secord Orwell Michigan Morris Ohio Baltimore Encan Congress Mars United States Senate Alhoun Mr. Morris Sal Questie Norvell Conyess District of Columbia U.S South Vermont States Clay Eso

Insurgents Surrender at Grand Brule After Leaders Flee

Friday announced unconditional surrender of insurgents at Grand Brule. Sir John Colborne returns to Montreal with main force on Saturday. Loyalists destroy Grand Brule after troops depart. several leaders killed or captured near St Eustache and Point aux Trembles. Prisoners total 131 from St Eustache and surrounding areas, with locals surrendering under Col Maitland's account.

Grand Brule Sir John Colborne Montreal Sir John St. Eustache Grand Bruel Chenier W. H. Scott St. Therese Girod Point Aux Trembles Girouard Chartier Mason Lord Gosford Col. Maitland St. Scholastique

Insurgents Seized Papers as McNabb Moves on Norwich

Col. McNabb led 360 troops 150 Brantford volunteers and 100 Indians to attack Duncombe’s 400 insurgents at Scotland London District but they fled on the 13th. By the 14th 100 more volunteers joined, and 1600 men were planned for Norwich. Rewards offered for Duncombe Malcolm and Mackenzie. Navy Island report and Batavia arsenal theft raise fears of Patriot activity.

McNabb Scotland London Duncombe Brantford Col Kerr Col. McNabb Norwich Mackenzie Navy Island New York United States Buffalo Batavia

Georgia Bank Debates and Indian Emigration Report

From Minneapevitee December 20 1837 mentions Georgia Senate voting 40 to 20 to table Sub Treasury proposals, then 36 to 32 to reconsider. House delays Bank of the United States notes bill. debate notes likely proBank majority. Florida war costs cited at 73000 daily with ten teamboats. Dr Richard K Frost manslaughter verdict over lobelia treatment. Arkansas Gazette reports Chickasaw 800 Kentuckian 800 Creeks 800 Itasca 500 De Kalb and John Nelson arrivals. Presidential appointments include Nicholas Howard Darcy Gibson Forrest Waters Wil berger Gunnell Garson and others for various districts and posts.

Minnepcevitee Senate Georgia House of Representatives Bank of the United States Nat Arkansas Gazette Little Rock Kentuckian Itasca de Kalb John Nelson

Indemnity bill and mob violence debate in Ohio

The Ohio Legislature hears a bill by Mr Foote to make towns and cities pay damages from mob and arson activity. The Cincinnati Gazette comments on the need to deter property destruction by making offenders bear costs. The item cites mob history, authority figures, and calls for accountability.

Ohio Foote Cincinnatii Gazette Geore ‘Sordons John Absalom Herring Rebecah H. Herring Rutland Cincinnati Onondaga Co N. York Rutland Herald Syracuse Whig Cincinnati Journal Rebecah H. Nichols Burlington

Legislation on Damages from Mobs Triggers Public Opinion

A fragmented excerpt discusses pending bills in legislatures addressing damages caused by mobs on cities and towns. The Baltimore Chronicle quotes Cincinnati Gazette remarks approving the stance, urging members to heed transient public opinion on the matter.

Acknowledgement of Receipts for Cincinnati Journal

Acknowledge receipt of numerous subscriptions and donations to the Cincinnati Journal from many individuals including Rev. B. W. Chidlaw A. Thorne Mrs. M. Sharp W. Kinkaid L. Pierson Dr. Pike J. M. Hogue and hundreds of others with varied amounts listed. The list records donor names and sums in a formal acknowledgment.

Cincinnati Journal B. W. Chidlaw A. Thorne, Esq Mrs. M. Sharp W. Kinkaid 8. Martin L. Pierson A. & J. Lemon S.S. Shanklin Dr. Pike J. M. Hogue F. R. Glenn A. McFeran A. Hillis A. McIntyre Thos. E. Thomas Mrs. S. Gillespie L. Vines E. Albertson Col. S. P. Pitchlyn Henry Wise J. K. Vorhis M. Carr H. B. Pollard W. Dixon, Jr E. L. Starling E. B. Stockdale R.J. Young Rebecca Ware J. McFarland E. Wheaton H. Harvey J. Sills Dr. W. Buckner D. Turney J. Collins J. Hopkins J. Kinkead Wm. Patton J. Gilliland

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