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Newspaper

Alton Observer

Location

Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1838

Page

2

Contempt for Antinomian Doctrines in Moral Reform Debate

A historical row takes aim at leaders of the Moral Reform movement and their followers. The article criticizes doctrines opposing marital ties and the personal obedience to moral law, arguing such views sanctify impurity and undermine religious duty. It condemns perceived spiritual pride and calls for steadfast adherence to biblical law.

Cape Robert Dale Owen Fan Christ Redeemer Heaven Jesus Christ

Western Temperance Intelligencer Prospectus

An editorial notice previews a new Western temperance paper to be published in Columbus. It aims for strict abstinence advocacy, substantial content, and a long-standing editor versed in temperance history and principles.

Western Temperance Intelligencer West

Slavery Debate and Military Fortifications Across the Nation

The piece urges calm, Christian discussion on slavery now before the Senate, noting varied pro and anti positions. It includes excerpts from letters praising the Journal and urging light on abolition, while detailing military policy like fortresses, frontier militia, and river engineering to support national defense.

Congress Senate of the Union Kentucky Maine Louisiana Caprive

Graduates Entering the Ministry at Miami University

A schedule from Dr. Bishop shows 58 graduates entered the ministry and six others began partial courses. Among them Wm. Thomson serves as a missionary at Beyroot Syria, while W. B. Rodgers and J. Porter work in Northern India.

Dr. Bishop Wm. Thomson Beyroot Syria W. 8. Rodgers J. Porter India

Sunday School Teachers Association Meeting in Cincinnati

The Sunday School Teachers Association of Cincinnati plans its regular monthly meeting in the vestry of Enon Baptist church on Monday evening the 15th at 6:30. Mr J Stevens editor of the Cross and Baptist Journal will read an essay on church members duties toward Sunday School and Bible Class instruction, followed by a discussion. Friends of S Schools are invited.

Sunday School Teachers Association Cincinnati Enon Baptist Church J. Stevens The Cross and Baptist Journal Friends of S. Schools

Public Meeting in Rochester Denounces Alton Mob and Lovejoy Killing

A Rochester public meeting at the Court House on the 21st denounces the Alton mob and the murder of Rev. Mr. Lovejoy as lawless. The mayor presided and resolutions condemn the act, affirming freedom of discussion and moral justice. The Rochester Daily Democrat editor notes public abhorrence and widespread meetings nationwide. Alton’s notoriety is highlighted.

Rochester N. Y Court House Alton Lovejoy Rochester Daily Democrat Liberty

Bishop Purcell Vindicated in Catholic Telegraph Statement

The Cincinnati Journal editor is depicted as vain for his critiques of the Letter to Vienna. The Catholic Telegraph argues Bishop Purcell did not author the letter nor its German or English versions, claiming the letter serves to advance education and free schools as a republican document.

Cincinnati Journal Vienna Catholic Telegraph

Louisville Conieciare Institute Opens January Address

The City Gazette reports the Louisville Conieciare Institute will begin an oration on January first. Trusted gentlemen chair the institute and citizens are urged to support the school, seen as both ornamental to Louisville and useful to its sons.

Louisville

Revival season closes at Ripley Presbyterian Church

The Ripley Presbyterian Church reports a solemn communion season with seventeen added on profession of faith. The revival stirs serious convert calls and renewed zeal, with the Holy Spirit richly poured upon the community. On Monday the Ripley Anti Slavery Society held its largest county meeting in the church, linking revival to broader benevolence and support for Lovejoy’s martyrdom.

Presbyterian Church of Ripley Friends of Zion Lovejoy

Secretaries War Report on Florida Campaign Delays and Staffing

A Secretary of War report explains Florida campaign delays due to natural difficulties and volunteer troops. It urges expanding staff and Topographical Engineers, condemns lending Army officers to states or companies, and notes candor from a Kentucky correspondent.

War Department Florida United States

Resolutions on Federal Constitution by Calhoun and Morris

Senate debates Calhoun and Morris resolutions on states rights slavery and federal power. Calhoun argues for state sovereignty and union defense while Morris warns against press suppression and calls for free discussion. The chamber hears amendments and divides on whether Congress may regulate domestic institutions and abolition issues.

Senate Calhoun Morris Union Arid Wernew United States Congress U. States Congress of the District of Columbia Oes Ohio Vermont Yeas and Nays Preston Buchanan Allen Young Ilinois Bayard Delaware South Carolina Lumpkin Georgia South Norvelle Michigan Norvell Mr. Smith Indiana Jefferson Smith Wall New Jersey

Canada affairs letter on taxes and Mackenzie revolt

A Canadian correspondent argues Parliament taxes off the colony without representation led to unrest. He notes Upper Canada support for Britain, describes Mackenzie’s following on Navy Island, and recounts the Caroline incident where royalists burned the steamer with civilian casualties, warning against demagogues and urging orderly responses.

Lexington Canada Upper Canada Lower Canada France Sienaa Pisliame Ss England Upper Canada Assembly Mir Francis Head Great Britain Mackenzie Buffalo Navy Island Reflee United States New York Herald Titish Goy Branted

Railroad Mails Cut Travel Time Between Philadelphia and Baltimore

The mail service between Philadelphia and Baltimore will move by rail arriving in Baltimore at 2:30 P.M. This arrangement saves eight to ten hours in the trip between the two cities.

Philadelphia Baltimore

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