Bible in Public Schools Controversy Sparks Debate on Morality
A Massachusetts committee argues for Bible use in schools as a moral code and classic literature, warning against minority control and stressing education for civic virtue. It defends Christian ethics as essential to public instruction while cautioning against religious coercion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank
Seth
Plato
Aristotle
Seneca
Mahomet
Department of Knowledge
Fox
Dr Beechers Discourse to the Mechanics of Cincinnati No IL
The speech argues infidelity rose from Paine and declined, then revived among workers. It asserts revelation is needed where nature fails to guide humanity, contrasts ancient despots with modern governance, and defends the Bible as essential for future happiness and social well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Beecher
Cincinnati
No. IL
France
Thomas Paine
Lord Jesus Christ
Earth
Egypt
God
The Necessity of Revelation for Moral and Social Reform
The argument asserts that natural light alone cannot sustain belief in God, combat idolatry, or sustain morality. It claims revelation provides divine sanctions, teaches immortality, and enables universal education and social elevation, especially through Christian institutions and clergy.
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Elysian Fields
United States
Socrates
Plato
Roman Empire
Earth
Ward appointed as agent for the Journal at Richmond
S. C. Ware has been named agent for the Journal in Richmond Kentucky. Subscribers are instructed to make all payments to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Ware, Esq
Richmond
Beech er Lectures Revive Catholic Harmony in Ohio
A newspaper excerpt praises Mason's Sacred Harp as premier sacred music for American readers and notes Dr. Beecher's fifth lecture to Cincinnati Artisans on republican themes in the Old Testament. The letter suggests thoughtful dissenters may rethink views after engaging with his lectures, dated February 24.
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Beecher
Cincinnati
Lawrence Street
Moses
Friends of Liberty and Equality
God
A Mode of Acquiring a Knowledge of Men's Characters
A speaker notes editors and publishers as best at judging character from letters and payments. The excerpt includes sample letters from 1838, showing readers expressing honesty, good nature, and religious debate, plus a public query about apostolic acts and early Christian history.
Let the Dead Preachers Speak to the Living in Every Family
A letter advocates using “Dead Preachers” from the Bound Volumes of American Tract Society to preach in homes across the land. The piece argues they are cheap to settle, preach sound doctrine, agree among themselves, and can reach varied households without controversy. It urges readers to send these deceased ministers to speak to living congregations.
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Amin
Ong Dees
Mino
Bry
American Tract Society
Citizens of Court of Bureau press for free speech in Alton outrages
A meeting at Princeton on February 3 7 reviewed the Alton riots and Lovejoy martyrdom. Resolutions praised free expression and faulted authorities in Alton while urging a restarted state newspaper and petitioning support for civil liberty. Austin Bryant chaired. Justin H. Old served as secretary.
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Court of Breau
Princeton
Alton Cyip
Austin Bryant
Alton
Sprce
E. P. Lovejoy
Ilinois
Coan Council
Alton Observer
Lovejoy
Friends of Free Discussion
Friends of Observer
John Quincey Adams
Henry Clay
Congo
Ames
Hennepin Journal
Pr Register
Cincincia
Onis Austin Bryant
Justin H. Old
Cincinnati Advertisements Call for On Hand Goods
A note from a distant friend prompts more Cincinnati ads but acknowledges limited on hand stock. Merchants are away replenishing Eastbound stocks as river season opens. The paper hopes ad space will show items for sale in the city.
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Cincinnati
The Next General Assembly Calls for Peaceful Consultation
A notice invites Presbyterian Church commissioners from all parties to gather before the assembly to seek unity or a peaceful mutual separation. It urges fasting and prayer to end sectarian hostility and to consult for God’s glory and the souls affected.
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Presbyterian Church
United States
Emphasis on Redeemer Cause Ahead for Presbyterian Assembly
The passage stresses momentous upcoming responsibilities for the May General Assembly, noting the Spirit of God hovering over the land and revivals spreading across churches. It laments party strife interfering with piety and hopes revivals continue, praising nonpartisan means and grace in the Presbyterian Church.
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Presbyterian Church
Destitution of Religious Instruction in Western County
The writer laments months of reflection on Western county sections showing severe lack of religious instruction. The message emphasizes widespread need and calls for attention to moral and educational gaps across the region.
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Mason’s Sacred Harp
Pub
Stran
Christian
Bowling Green, Ky
Mr. Chester
Jesus Christ
Jerusalem
Paul
Land of
Judea
Andrew
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