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Newspaper
Alton Observer
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1838
Page
3
A Philadelphia group seeks to supply tracts and aid to destitute West communities. They propose regular efforts, expect donations, and invite communications to Secretary Paul at 188 Spruce St. Philadelphia. The plan mirrors East efforts but emphasizes modest requirements and organized support by the Saviors.
In Pady's Run Ohio on January 17 1838 B W Chidlaw writes to Brother Chester of his congregation's progress. Over thirty converts mostly youths and young men have joined the church through Sabbath school guidance. He notes strong Spirit and attentive weekly conferences while warning against worldliness and urging renewed action. He adds commentary on Hannibal and Rome as a moral parable and asks publication of suitable parts, with mail schedules clarified.
A devotional hymn proclaims the calling to mission work, urging believers to pray for laborers and go to distant shores to preach the gospel until the harvest time ends. It references the Lord’s command to spread the message to every creature and speaks of returning answers and a burning commitment in the heart.
A college society fosters missionary zeal with a well received hymn and superior music from Mason’s Sacred Harp and the Boston Academy’s collection. Members plan foreign fieldwork, aided by a Missionary Library funded by Westfield donors and a cabinet of curiosities from Indian, Sandwich Islands, Turkey, Persia, Hindostan and China missions. A Marietta College catalogue remains unpublished with the printer in a distant city awaiting release.
The subscriber lists donations received since the 10th this month with amounts from T H Brown Indiana Education Society 1115 Pisgah church Iowa 300 South Hanover Iowa Miss Crosby 200 Miss Brown 25 cents Madison Iowa 2d Presbyterian Church for Rev Jas Johnson honorary lifetime member of the board 1000 Mobile Alabama per F R Southmayd New Orleans 400 Total 51640 Cor Sec W E S Cincinnati Feb 26 1838
The account notes a Linn bill proposing a fifty thousand dollar appropriation to seize the Oregon Territory amid British dominance after Astor’s posts yielded to the British. It discusses the Columbia River, Fort Wadlawalla, and Mrs Spalding and Mrs Whitman’s expedition. details Dr McLaughlin’s prosperous Columbia River farm and climate comparisons to Bordeaux.
In the House on February 19, resolutions were submitted by Mr. Lixcoun concerning pending legislative actions. The measure outlines proposed steps for committee review and potential amendments awaiting floor consideration.
The Committee on the Judiciary is instructed to study extending residence requirements before naturalization and tightening fraud checks. It also considers laws to bar warrants and paupers deported from abroad and to hold vessel owners liable for relief if arrivals lack housing and work provisions.
The House considers resuming negotiations with Mexico and resolving that US citizens’ indemnity claims should not be sacrificed. It also votes to study creating a three to five member Board of Commissioners to swiftly adjudicate private claims against the Government. Additional motions address suppressing gambling in DC and potential district cession, with adjournment following a limited resolutions pass.
Reports from Lisbon December 21 indicate quiet conditions in Portugal with Constitutionalists winning municipal elections and ministerial plans to raise funds. Disturbances persist in the south from marauders and unrest over King Ernest’s policies spreads through Osnaburg and Stadt. Russians in Circassia suffer heavy losses while suppression by Circassians and harsh terrain hinder the advance. British and American updates note Halifax arrivals and possible army and navy expansions in Canada, with cholera reported in Waterford and volunteers enlisting for Canada and Gibraltar.
The National Intelligencer reports sharp exchange drops to 1064 to 107, with profits on importing specie and a looming political strain. Treasury notes flood markets as banks and merchants adjust to hard money fears, amid river ice, fires, and Texas annexation debates.
In Lovnox on December 20 orders marshal General Sir W McBean to command a brigade drawn from the 23d 71st 93d and 94th regiments destined for Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Drafts from depots rejoin units to form 600 men each. Artillery, guards, rifles and militia officers prepared for Canada with several officers on half pay taking command.
The report lists vested at 137000 and yearly product 56150. Fisheries show 1656 vessels and 20126 men employed with product value 7480029. It also notes presidential appointments Henry A Muhlenberg to Austria envoy, John Randolph Clay as Secretary of Legation, and Enos T Throop to charge d affaires in Naples.
Delegates to the 1838 General Assembly are urged to meet at 8 PM on Lith of May in the First Presbyterian church Philadelphia to share views and plan peaceful measures amid church divisions. List of ministers and editors invited to copy the notice.
A ledger style notice records payments to numerous individuals including Capt. J Long and R A Givens among others. Amounts range from 0.83 to 8.00 with multiple 2.50 and 3.00 entries. Names include E Hurd Esq and N Baker with varied sums in a creditors table.
Prices from Cincinnati markets list various commodities including oats corn hay hops hemp pork lard butter cheese rice tea and salts with ranges and units such as per bushel per pound and per hundredweight. Several regional entries note prices for castor beans pepper potatoes and different brands of salt with multiple location references.
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