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Newspaper
Alton Observer
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1838
Page
3
Fragmentary reminiscence reflects on a time when every cottage would own tea and wheaten bread. It recalls a tale of American drill mastery, noting swift execution and a preacher who talks as he acts, amid reflections on cultural change and war.
A fragment tells how a Sabbath School faced threats and violence ending in its dissolution. The four men who opposed it suffered fatal or near fatal ends in rapid succession, leaving neighbors recalling the school as their final act of kindness.
A writer warns that last year’s Assembly favors threaten ministers and elders rights. He urges presbyteries in Kentucky Indiana Illinois Missouri and Tennessee to send full delegations to defend constitutional rights. The piece advocates securing commissions and predicts possible decapitation if synods are excluded.
The Journal carries a defense of the American Sunday School Union explaining that book making serves Sunday Schools as a primary aim, not profit. Publications are priced to cover cost with no ultimate profit, funds supporting missionary work and gratuitous book donations to feeble schools and families.
The Rev. R. S. Cook reports strong sales of American Tract Society volumes in Williamstown and North Adams, with $275 and $150+ in receipts and plans to remit $400 or $500. He notes revived religious interest, local church revivals, and personal health gains from the enterprise, while aiming to spread Evangelical volumes in Berkshire County.
A West ern City gentleman with tract distributing experience seeks benevolent gifts from 50 to 500 dollars to fund a campaign across eight or ten Southern and Western states. The aim is to supply tens of thousands with American Tract Society religious reading promoting piety Sabbath schools temperance and church work through free distribution by a trusted local distributor. Donations addressed to William Hallock at 150 Nassau street New York.
Stated Clerk James H. Johnson notes the Hamilton County Association of Teachers will meet Saturday the 31st at 11 o clock A M. The Smyrna church adjournment to April second Thursday at 11 A M. Public invited to attend including teachers and visitors. A Kingsbury records gratitude for gifts and honorary BOT membership.
The March 21 Senate record notes a 22 to 30 loss for Mr. Rives substitute to the Sub Treasury plan. Names of supporting and opposing senators are listed, including Bayard, Clay of Ky., Clayton, Crittenden, Davis, Knight, McLean, Merrick, Nicholas, Prentiss, Preston, Rives, Robbinson, Ruggles, Smith of Indiana, Southard, Spence, Swift, Tallmadge, Tipton, Webster, White and Allen, Benton, Brown, Buchanan, Calhoun, Clay of Ala., Cuthbert, Fulton, Grundy, Hubbard, King, Linn, Lumpkin, Lyon, Morris, Mouton, Niles, Norvell, Pierce, Roane, Robinson, Sevier.
In the Senate a vote on postponing the Sub-Treasury bill until the next session showed 23 yeas and 29 nays. The House debated an appropriation bill with sharp but inconclusive remarks. The article notes names of several congressmen, including Buchanan and Trotter, amid ongoing political friction.
The Hudson River remains impassable due to ice though partly free for navigation. The Evening Herald notes weak money demand and stagnant supply with a possible fall in exchange to 105, while inland exchange worsens southward and New Hampshire reelects Gov. Hill by a narrow margin.
A boat ran ashore in a marsh after departing the lake end of the railroad with Capt. Sharpe, Mr. Wilson, and others aboard. They were saved by the tow boat Farmer under Capt. Morrison. several crew members are presumed lost, with Mr. Grennell praised for saving lives. A separate note reports a devastating kitchen fire fatally burning a little girl in Baltimore.
In Oxford on the 22nd inst Prof Chauncey N Oxps of Miami University married Miss Caroline S Woodruff. In Ross Township Butler County on March 22 Mr Henry Forton of Hamilton County wed Miss Margaret Jones of the former place.
Messrs J W Clelland and Ficklin appointed agents at Harrodburg Kentucky. Subscriptions due are at advance price for payments in April last. Arrears and one year advance required. W Patton sent 5 dollars. 2 dollars and 75 cents discount charged on note. A Orr omitted as Madison Iowa agent by mistake. R A Duncans letter satisfactory. Rev D Jones credited two years for 5 dollars. S Barclay’s letter aligns with books. Return of last payment arrived late.
A 1838 notice promotes the American S Union Depository publication Union Dictionary a larger cheaper bible dictionary with 145 engravings including world maps and journeys of Israel 648 pages 18mo 75 cents testmonial from Rev John Todd praising its usefulness for Sabbath schools and teachers CHAS T CHERRY agent March 29 1838.
A detailed advertisement for the Union Bible Dictionary priced at 75 cents, with 650 pages, 9000 plus cross references and 100 engravings. It highlights union principles, concise light on subjects, and aims to guide readers to further sources. Endorsements from Rev. Dr. Alexander and others commend its breadth, accuracy, and usefulness for teachers and pupils.
N. S. Hazen announces a large selection of Gold and Silver watches and jewelry including Independent Seconds, Duplex, Lepine and more, plus Fob chains, rings, pins, ear drops, and accessories. Also repairs watches and clocks. Old gold and silver wanted. March 19, 506-3w.
A pamphlet promotes Drawing and Writing as mutually reinforcing in schools and families. It explains use of slate exercises to teach spelling grammar and composition, and describes Josiah Holbrook and a set of Drawing Cards with 36 outlined drawings. Published by W Marshall & Co Philadelphia.
A brief unreadable note lists individuals with initials and fragmented names. The text shows no clear event, role, or date and lacks coherent details for a full summary.
An advertisement states a dentist on Fourth Street between Main and Walnut streets is ready to perform all operations by latest approved principles and will extract teeth at all hours of the night as needed. March 17.
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