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Newspaper

Alton Observer

Location

Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1838

Page

4

Call for Peace Funds and Free Speech After Alton Tragedy

A plea urges generous funding for the American Peace Society to publish more tracts, recruit agents, and broaden ministerial outreach. It cites antislavery and temperance drives, emphasizes peace as essential, and lists proposed gifts, memberships, and a December concert for donations to end war and tyranny.

Christendom New England State Temperance Society of New York Friends of Peace God

Channing Defends Faneuil Hall Petition on Press Freedom

Dr. Channing addresses Boston citizens defending a petition to use Faneuil Hall for a Dec 4 meeting to protest the Alton mob violence and defend press liberty. He rejects party divisions and emphasizes unity among supporters of lawful order and free expression.

Board of Aldermen Boston Alton Faneuil Hall Order and Liberty John Phillips E. M. P. Wells Dr. Channing Hallett Geo. S. Hillard Austin Wendell Phillips Hall Geo. Bond N. E. Spee New England Illinois Order Liberty Sion Friends of Liberty

Freedoms and dangers of press power in civic resolve

The article presents a sequence of resolutions urging protection of the freedom of speech and the press as essential to rights and progress. It warns against mobs and violence, condemns attacks on reporters defending property, and calls for public duty, lawful order, and steadfast support for constitutional government.

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The Extraordinary John Quincy Adams in Congress

A Washington sketch describes John Quincy Adams in the House as a remarkable, solitary figure. His memory, relentless energy, and fearless eloquence dominate debates while he remains apart from party ties and exerts command through austere patience and dramatic gesture.

Democratic Review Washington Congress Joan Q. Adams John Quincy Adams

Reverend Spaulding Joins Peoria Church Ministry

The Peoria Register notes Rev John Spaulding former Education Society agent has accepted the call of Main Street Presbyterian Church Peoria and begun his ministerial work. The piece extends prayers for his blessing and success.

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