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Newspaper
Alton Observer
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1838
Page
3
Fragmentary 19th century discussion notes that every arable person capped at three million yields about ten dollars, with taxes covering tea coffee sugar silk bread cloth cotton hemp lead and more to support the war system, even arson cited as contributing.
A commentator recalls a war tale of a pious sailor who killed a captain in a prize ship. the incident is used to argue that simply making all men Christians will not end wars or temperance without sustained effort. The piece critiques the idea that general conversion alone suffices to stop violence.
The Vera Cruz correspondent reports a morning light revealing a quay covered with dead fish. Immense quantities are seen at Sacrificios and San Juan de Ulloa and along the coast extending several leagues to sea. Naturalists are urged to study the phenomenon and authorities to act.
The article argues that annexing Texas would give Slaveholders control of the Union, overturning the Constitutional balance that confined slavery to existing states. It recalls 1787-1788 limits, warns of West states facing dissolution, and urges Western leaders to resist expanding slave power before a destructive crisis.
A narrator recalls Sinai’s stark majesty comparing it with Etna Vesuvius and Sicily mountains. He notes a sixty foot square summit rock a Moses tables moment a ruined church and convent ruins and a Mohammedan mosque where Christians and Muslims once joined in worship. Incidents or travels in Egypt.
I traveled four years ago to a remote Bengal district and found a Portuguese gentleman reading Scriptures in Bengalee to seventy or eighty attentive locals. He said he began this use of his leisure time after being led to it.
Lieutenant Colonel Phillips notes a conversion surge as about 100 locals adopt Christianity after translation of scriptures. The magistrate observes their lack of lawsuits over three to four years, contrasting a litigious region with new faith fostering harmony.
The text argues Constantine sits on Cirta’s site with Roman ramparts and strong natural defenses. It notes its central province position, river fortifications, four gates, and potential for sea access via three rivers. It suggests fortifying roads, canals, and engineering to maintain Constantine, with caveats on cost and manpower. It also oddly mentions a London brewery price effect and peach tree grafting benefits.
Mrs Susanna R Waxtirs consort of the late Jonathan Willis formerly of Newtown New Jersey died at Reading in the county on September 24 in her 94th year. She retained mental and physical faculties to the end and recalled scenes with Gen Washington and other Army officers. Her last moments were peaceful and she died in faith, Cincinnati January 1 185s.
A historical price list from Cincinnati listing wholesale quotes for various commodities. Includes ashes oats corn potatoes butter cheese sugar coffee tea cod flaxseed tobacco and fabric materials with ranges and unit sizes.
The publisher explains shifting publication to Cincinnati with heavy weekly costs and asks subscribers to endure new terms or return the next issue. Those who prepaid receive no refunds, and the change is forced to cover debts from the Observer’s weekly issue amid Alton’s exile.
ANAWHA SALT AGENCY with S RYDER & CO appointed sole agents for Kanawha Salt Company invites orders from country and town. Article sold in quantities to suit purchasers. Terms cash only. Alton December 28, 1837.
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