Reform Efforts By Ladies Auxiliary Expand Moral Mission
The Advocate of Moral Reform reports a circulation of 17 000 to 20 000 with about 16 000 subscribers and 200 new subscribers weekly. It notes 235 auxiliaries including 15 000 women formed last year, and a shift to female missionaries to reach women at home for prevention. A register for worthy employment is opened. the reception house was closed as the Board rejects reformation of abandoned females.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advocate of
Hill of Calvary
Evangelist
W. E. Spectator
Friends of Education
Institute
Quincy
Mississippi
Ohio River
Chicago
Ilinois River
American Temperance Union and Related Efforts
The May 9 1837 annu al meeting at Chatham Street Chapel chaired by Edward C Delavan reviewed the American Temperance Union's formation aims the Temperance Journal circulation and foreign representation. The May 10 12th anniversary of the American Tract Society was held at Broadway Tabernacle with reports on publications finances and anti slavery stance including speeches by Alvan Stuart and Charles Gardner. A large crowd heard calls for immediate emancipation the growth of anti slavery societies and a strong women’s anti slavery convention to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Temperance Union
Chatham Street Chapel
Edward C. Delavan
John H. Cooke
John Marsh
Phiiladelphia
Saratoga Springs
Temperance Journal
Philadelphia
Friends of Temperance
Dr. Edwards
Kirk
British and Foreignemperance Society
J. S. Buckingham
M. P
Great Britain
American Tract Society
Broadway Tabernacle
S. V. S. Wilder
MecCarrol
Associate Reformed Seminary
Newburgh
N. Y
Moses Allen
Wm. A. Hallock
American Bible Society Holds Twenty-First Meeting in Broadway Tabernacle
The American Bible Society held its twenty-first meeting on May 11 at Broadway Tabernacle. John Bolton presided as vice president. The report shows 32 new auxiliaries and several depositories, total receipts 90,578 with major outlays for books and foreign distribution. Bible and Testament prints reached 202,000 with 206,240 distributed in 15 languages, totaling 2,195,670 since formation. Speakers included Hardenberg, Curtis, Ridgeley, Wayland, Carrol, Fisk, and Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bible Society
Broadway Tabernacle
John Bolton
Boston
C. L. Hardenberg
New Jersey
Thomas Curtis
Maine
G. W. Ridgeley
Pennsylvania
Toba Wayland
Salem
Massachusetts
D. L. Carrol
D. D
Virginia
Hampden Sidney College
Wilbur Fisk
The
Wesleyan University
William Adams
New York
Fourth Anniversary of the American Anti Slavery Society
The Liberator reports the May 10 1837 Fourth Anniversary gathering at Broadway Tabernacle New York with delegates from across the nation. A key resolution calls a committee to examine how commercial and pecuniary distress ties to slavery, noting northern merchants bankers and mechanics owe much of their ruin to southern bondage and promising public revelation. Chase is mentioned for past opposition to abolitionists and his recent shift toward slavery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Beomer
American Anti-Slavery Society
Broadway Tabernacle
Chase
Missionary support ends for Galena church after seven years
A Galena First Presbyterian meeting on March 15 voted to stop relying on the American Home Missionary Society. The committee thanked the society for seven years of aid and stated the church plans to refund funds and assist other churches. Rev. Aratus Kent described past struggles and progress, noting a growing congregation, schools, Sabbath School, and four thousand dollars subscribed toward a house of worship. The Troy Michigan church report follows, detailing local fundraising and a planned dedication costs.
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Galena
Ill
H. M
First Presbyterian Church
American Home Missionary Society
A. H. M. Society
Horatio New Ham
A. B. Camppett
Jerneman Berris
Aratus Kent
A. S. Wells
Troy
Michigan
Voice from Michigan calls for aid to destitute churches
A letter argues sixty to one hundred destitute churches in Michigan need pastors. It notes ministers are scarce despite offers of large salaries, urging assistance to enable these churches to support pastors and join broader auxiliary efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Free States
Abolitionist Fight at Northwestern Convention and Slavery Critique
The Alton Observer recounts Thaddeus Stevens’ stand at a western convention, where anti slavery sentiment collided with bitter opposition. It notes the defeat of efforts to unseat Stevens and rails against slavery in missionary funding and selling a black preacher to the Indians, urging Christian integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaddeus Stevens
Mr.s
Baird
Mr. S
Alton and river news mix with tragic steamboat disaster notes
The Alton crowd reacts to steamboat losses with reports of up to 150 lives lost including 33 negroes burnt aboard a bark. The Missouri Republican disputes claims of crew brutality while New Orleans press calls for safety reforms and public meetings. Other items note a fire destroying a brick house, political visits planned for Webster and Clay, and legislative moves on slavery in Mississippi and Louisiana.
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Bersise
Bex Sazanov
Missouri Republican
Alton
Commercial Herald of
New Orleans
Herald
Mission Institute proposals and cost plan in Illinois
The Alton Observer from May 25 1837 outlines Mission Institute aims inviting teachers and students to rural study near Illinois. It details self supporting living costs six cents a day for food, 100 days work yearly, and early cottage and land development for a self supporting trainee program with trades, farming, and study. The piece envisions forty students finishing college then teaching the next forty in theology medicine and other fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
United
Jesus Christ
Mission Institute
Illinois
Call for gratis teachers and 15000 ministers for missions
The author urges five instructors to share one hourly day of teaching to advance medical and theological students, arguing that peer explanations aid learning. He envisions 15000 ministers sent to evangelize, with 15 to 75 cents daily pay for local labor, and outlines funding needs, recruitment, and travel routes via Quincy Illinois.
No. 2 Brother Lovejoy on ministerial standards
In remarks from the Ob server, a critique of the push for shorter ministerial training argues churches demand a great preacher while neglecting the needed character. The author warns lowering standards risks weakening ministry and church strength, advocating quality over rapid qualification and noting the circulation of itinerant pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Lovejoy
Sahl
Minis
Lord Chesterfield
Holy Ghost
Satan
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E. Warrent
North
Alvan Stuart
James G. Birney
Charles Gardner
Orin Scott
C. Burleigh
Joshua Leavitt
Mr. Gardner
Ladies’Convention
Mary Parker
Boston Female Anti-Slavery Society
Friends of the Slave
H. C. Wricut
the Liberator
A. A.s.society
Parnes Tuay
A. Brunson
Northwest
James Thompson
James
S. W. Ch
Redeemer
Aman
God
Ziosx
Warchman
Godfrey, Gilman & Co
Market Street
Cc. C. Campacrone
Albany
St. Louis
H. Hawley
T. M. Hope
Alfred Cowles
A. Alexander
Griggs
C. W. Hunter
John Hogan
B. Clifford, Jr
Ryder
E Cock
C. Stone
T. S. Fay
W. Libby
E. North
Noble
Wade
Geo. H. Walworth
George H. Whitney
Mr. Brooke
J. Q. Anas
Staves
Louisiana
Missouri
Brother
Gratis
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