Missionary Society funds for Africa and India program
The report outlines grants from the American Bible Society and Tract Society for Christian tract printing in Asia and Africa. It notes renewed missions to Western Africa, with Mr. Tiller sent to the Bassa tribe near St John River, sailing from Wilmington in December and arriving in Monrovia in February. It emphasizes recruiting educated colored men for Africa work and cites high white missionary mortality as a reason for increased local leadership. The committee hopes to train northern educated blacks and advance Northern India missions, marking the most extensive Board effort with renewed health-based reinforcements and plans for further support.
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Pittsburgh
Prs
Am. ‘Tract Society
India
Asia Minor
China
Africa
Pass
Tiller
Presbytery
Philadelphia
St. John
Bassa Cove
Wilmington
N. C
Monrovia
South Africa
Church of England Missionary Society
Friends of the Society
South
Lowrie
Mesere MaBiwin Hn
Vee Er
Aianehe
James Wilson
John Neytion
Lociapa
Typhias
Sabatha
Runpur
Smyrna
Brewer
Brown
Christian
Mediterranean
Ioways
Mississippi
Mandans
Calcutta
The Presbyterian General Assembly Dies in Controversy
The Alton Observer laments the end of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, condemning its handling of slavery and internal strife. It accuses the body of violence against dissenters, notes Southern alignment with slavery, and claims a decisive victory for the Old School faction amid intraparty maneuvering.
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General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Dieth
Observer
Illinois
Michigan
Princeton Seminary
Princeton
Assembly
Cincinnati Journal
Free States
The
Christian Herald
Congress
Slavery Friction Rocks Presbyterian Assembly in 19th Century
Reports from the General Assembly reveal heated debates over slavery with Breckenridge Plummer and southern leaders driving expulsions of Synods Utica Geneva and Genesee. Correspondents claim anti slavery factions faced insult while plans debated secession and reform.
Assembly's Board of Missions Anniversary Report Highlights
The anniversary on May 3 outlines missionary work in 20 states, 272 missionaries, 675 congregations aided, and 147 new appointments. Total labor spans 147 years with 2,660 members added by examination or certificate. Sabbath schools reach 20,000 scholars with 2,800 teachers, plus 5,000 bible class learners and 40,000 temperance society members. Receipts total 29,715 with disbursements 28,257, balance 2,703.
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Assembly
Board OF Missions
Temperance Societies
Bible Societies
Tract Societies
Missionary Societies
Treasury
Revivals Spread Across Buffalo Congregational Church
A Buffalo correspondent reports widespread revival activity in the region with protracted meetings in numerous churches. Evangelists are in demand as the Lord’s work shows renewed interest, notably at the Congregational Free Church in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Congregational Free Church
Massachusetts Baptist Convention Anniversary Report
The Massachusetts Baptist Convention held its annual meeting at Federal Street Baptist Meeting-house with Levi Farwelly as chair. The report shows 41 churches received aid, 14 pastors settled, 251 baptisms, and expenses of 2686 dollars. benevolent gifts totaled 78185 dollars, with 64 churches lacking pastors. The Massachusetts associations include 203 churches, 139 pastors, 41 ordained and 40 licensed ministers, and 22,606 members. 1248 baptisms, 736 admissions, 938 dismissals, 272 deaths, 191 exclusions, and 24 restorations reported in the year.
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Massachusetts
Synod Proclaims End of Slaveholding in Associate Reformed Church
At the latest synod session the Associate Reformed Church declared there should be no slaveholders within its ranks. The report notes that several slaveholders are currently connected with the denomination.
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Associate Reformed Church
Church Faces Departure To Presbyterian Welcome
A church is likely to leave its current communion and join the Presbyterian church where members will be warmly received including slaves and all.
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Presbyterian Church
A. Joux Quixcy Avams Honors Anti-Slavery Leader
In numerous Anti-Slavery meetings resolutions praise Mr. A for his exertions in human rights. The speaker notes that future generations will bless his memory for rescuing Africans, asserting he stood alone against slavery to defend the right of petition and defeated its forces.
Discontinue Paper If Reader Provides Address And Payment
Mr M R Owen is informed that without a living address the paper cannot be discontinued. He is told we paid 18 3 4 cents for his letter and that he should repay the amount plus postage to the nearest agent. If he writes again with payment and address, we will discontinue the paper and consider him honest.
Postmaster Editor Duties Incompatibility Reported
A letter from the Department reportedly informs Mr. R at Bluffdale that serving as Postmaster and editor is incompatible. If true he may resign the editorship, though the paper is expected to continue under new or altered leadership in Green county.
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Bacx Woopsan
Grafton
Green County
Esq
Bluffdale
Difference Between Slavery and Freedom Cited in Warren County Quote
A Chicago Democrat editorial notes in Warren county Mississippi that with 1290 inhabitants there were 1400 suits at a late court term and claims no lawyer can earn a living there while in the same population in Mississippi slavery contrasts with freedom. The piece labels this as the difference between slavery and freedom.
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Loraine
Warren County
Miss
Chicago
Printer Role in Public Life Questioned by The Courier
The quote argues clergy profit from sins doctors from diseases and lawyers from follies. It then accuses Webb of lying about all three to sustain his livelihood, highlighting media rhetorical critique of truth in public affairs.
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Courier &# Enquirer
Webb
Rioting Firemen and Irish Populace Clash in Boston
A riot erupted in Boston on Senxvar 1st. Firemen and an Irish funeral procession fought as both sides blocked streets. Reinforcements from other companies and a mob attacked Irish homes, until three military companies cleared Broad Street after about three hours.
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Boston
Senxvar
Broad Street
New Orleans
Abolition Views Shape Missouri Missionary Letter
A Missouri to Ohio mission statement reveals changing views on slavery, health struggles, and a plan to remain in Indiana. Jos. M. Sapp writes of dismission requests, enduring illness, and regret over slavery’s cruelty while Mary A C. Rices recalls lingering concern for Native Americans and the need for aid.
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Ohio
Missouri
Miss. Soc
Indiana
St. Louis
Brother Holton
Illinois
Br. Holton
Apple Creek
Presbytery
New England
Jos. M. Sapp
Mission Letter from Lake Harriet to Mrs Girwan
A spiritual letter dated June 10 1837 describes a couple’s journey from Alton to Lake Harriet and up the Mississippi to Galena and St Peters for mission work with Indians. They recount Sabbath observance delays, Christian hospitality at Galena and Fort Snelling, and gratitude for divine guidance and fellowship along the route. The piece reflects frontier mission life and eschews travel on Sundays while praising natural scenery and providence.
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Lake Harriet
Alton
Galena
Sinai
Kent
Riggs
Mississippi
Aiton
St. Peters
Ogden
Fort Snelling
American Board Mission Meeting Held in Boston
A statement from one of the Secretaries of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions was issued after a recent meeting in Boston. The message invites prayerful consideration by friends of this mission work and its supporters.
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Alton
American Board OF Commissioners Foreign Missions
Boston
American Board of Commissioners For For Missions
Friends of OP
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Parrapetema
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United States
Utica
Geneva
Genesee
R.J. Breckenridge
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Plummer
Virginia
New York
League of Pilnitz
Messrs
Plummer and
Breckenridge
Friends of Humanity
Republic
District of Columbia
Capitol
Joan Quincy Adams
Staveny
Brother Babbitt
R. W. Bailey
Smyth
Bowdoin College
Rome
Carthage
Athens
Lacedomon
Mr. B
North Carolina
Birney
Hawes
Connecticut
Old
South Carolina College
Dr. Adams
Springfield
Ohio Life and Trust Company
Hammond
Cincinnati Gazette
Br. Ladd
New Madrid County
Farmington
Mary A.C. Rices
Mission Institute
Minois
Nelson
A. G. Fie
Maitsfield
Vermont
Hartford
L. N. Bull
L. N. Ball
Doctor Nelson
Mission
Rhifruss
Judd
Paris
Pharmacologia
Reed
Barber
Smith
MccGavin
L. N. Buel
Ure
Calvin
Seeree
Ann H. N. Bull
Quincy
Adams
Grim Goodrich
Playfair
Woodbridge and Lard
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