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Newspaper
Alton Observer
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1837
Page
3
A large assembly reports on church cooperation across Illinois and Iowa enclaves, endorsing anti slavery action and Sabbath observance. Resolutions condemn slavery, urge emancipation, restrict slaveholders from pulpits, and renew efforts for missions and temperance.
Rev Charles Robinson urges field labor for Siam mission and argues gifts of grace trump style in heathen lands. Jacksonville Female Bible Society reports six years of work, $35000 raised, Bible distributions, and active relief for destitute families.
Reports describe General Santa Anna boarding the steamboat London near Louisville on December 26 1886 with an escort bound for Washington City. He appears in low spirits after being struck by a stone in Louisville and faces local ire from August riots as he proceeds to take stage further north.
Near 400 Germans left Cincinnati to aid improvements at Chicago. The Boston Common iron fence cost 82500 dollars, with sides stretching over a mile. South Carolina adjourned sine die after forty acts, including a railroad stock subscription and banking privilege transfers. The Tavoy Barmah church raised funds to support four missionaries at 100 dollars each, averaging over 150 dollars per member. Debates, deaths, donations, and local notices fill a broad frontier of 19th century life.
A Temperance Meeting will be held at the Episcopal Church on Sabbath evening next. A sermon by the Rev. Mr. De Pot will begin at 6 30. Public is invited. Alton, Jan. 26.
On Thursday morning January 12 Rev Lucien Farnam joined Cunescey D Cotton to Exrtr daughter of Deacon Alby Smith formerly Gouverneur New York all of that place.
In New Orleans on Sabbath December 18, W L Williams of Shapley and Williams merchants died 36 hours after arrival. A young man aged 23 from Alton, highly esteemed, a devout Christian, his death mourned by family and church as he rests with the Meeting Lamb. His friend’s departure and illness preceded the voyage and his loss is deeply felt by the community.
ERA of new offerings expands to include DRY GOODS HARDWARE READY MADE CLOTHING BOOTS SHOES and FANCY ARTICLES. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW will practice in adjoining counties the state supreme court and US district court with land rent and real estate title work. References listed from Memphis Covington and others. Jan 19 1897 Carmi Alton Rushville. Linseed Oil Window Glass and Putty for sale. Joseph McCloy 51 No 3 Tontine Row.
A listing of English annuals available for 1837 includes The Oriental Annual Lives of the Mogu Emperors by Hobart Caunter B D with engravings The English Annual The Cabinet of Liter Gems edited by Bernard Bowring Esq illustrated with engravings Friendship's Offering Winter's Wear Christmas and New Year presents Union Annual published by the American Sunday School Union The Worthy Friendship edited by Charles Cecil The Paratha literary present for youth Randolph Roscoe Religious Souvenir edited by Chauncey Coutton Bristol College president Holton
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