24 Nov 1836
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Newspaper
Alton Observer
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1836
Page
1
A fragment shows the RELIGIOUS RELATIONS section in the ALTON OBSERVER noting Thursday morning publication, a store address, and an editorial directive. It references subscription terms, postal charges, and where communications should be sent, with typographical errors scattered throughout.
Paris Aug 20 1836 R J Breckenridge replies to Dr Wardlaw and Dr Warpraw arguing British slavery harms both nations. He attacks British abolitionists and colonial policy while defending American church practices, contrasting Irish poverty and Ireland's treatment with Britain’s empire. He urges humility, warns against anti American bias, and defends mutual Protestant ties.
A revival hinges on removing worldly distractions and lavish self indulgence. The author urges Christians to fund missions and Bible causes, not wardrobes, and condemns ministers who neglect benevolent giving while chasing luxury.
A long list of agents for the Observer across Illinois states including Apple Creek, Louisville, Palmyra, Hannibal, Portlan d, Farmington, Jacksonville, Springfield, Bloomington, Peoria, Carlinville, Rock Island, and other towns. Names include Cyrus Henderson, James Baird, Dr M S Harris, Thomas P Copes, David Bishop, J y Miller, Wm Cochran, David Conrad, Waite Water, Franc Pontingree d, Rev T Donnell, Rev R McCoy, Rev C W Babbin, Rev Lemuel Foster, Rev Amos P Brown, Col Wm Smith, Rev Albert Hale, Rev E Bascom, A W Beach, D B Ayres, Rev Turner, Rev A Kent, Rev J Prover, Rev J H Furzuson, and others.
From the Missinary Herald and Chinese Repository an abridged report describes Borneo as the world’s largest island after New Holland and New Guinea. It notes latitudinal span from 4 20 S to 6 N and longitudes 109 5 to 119 20 E, with navigable rivers Banjar Sukadana Fontiana and marshy coasts, plus a mountain chain in the east and favorable native position.
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