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Newspaper
Alton Observer
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1838
Page
4
An analysis argues that incidental losses from war exceed direct expenses by three to five times and cites massive annual and total expenditures. It highlights Britain's war debt, Revolutionary War costs, and declares the war system drains resources while education and religion could be funded instead. The piece appeals to readers to end war.
A defender argues Congress has exclusive power to protect all inhabitants in the District and to abolish slavery under the constitutional grant to provide for the common defence and general welfare. The speech cites insurrection suppression, protection of rights, and Madison’s 1789 remark on slave trade to support immediate abolition in DC.
Yale College President Day publishes a 200 page 12mo volume titled Mer cury respecting the Self-determining Power of the Will. The Chronicle of the Church notes the work as clear and amiable in tone and discusses debates over divine influence versus human power to repent with extensive quotations and examples from theological disputes.
An obituary recalls Col Storrs of Vergennes and Middlebury born Mansfield Connecticut and Yale graduate from 1778 who practiced law in Addison and Middlebury. His scholarly zeal helped seed Vermont education and inspired the notion of a Middlebury College born from his impact on local learning.
A memorial tribute honors Col. Storrs as a principal founder and benefactor of the College, noting grounds, buildings, and library funded by his generosity. It recalls his roles as lawyer magistrate and family figure, praising his piety and benevolent leadership, and cites an interment sermon by Rev. Thomas A. Morris.
The Sabbath service welcomed a large guest group as ninety five joined the church by profession, including many heads of families. The pastor noted strong discipline with 1150 members and ongoing inquiries while reflecting on past converts and future hopes. Mr Biddle promotes exchange bills in the west, aiding remittances to England and Ireland.
The article notes eight Jews in the nation who are clergymen of the Church of England. In twenty years more have become Christians than since the early church. At Breslau University five professors were formerly Jewish with converts including Leander Brannis and Stalh.
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