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Newspaper

Alton Observer

Location

Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1837

Page

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Abolitionist Doctrines and Emancipation Principles Exposed

The tract defends abolition as moral law and natural rights, arguing all humans are born free with inalienable rights, condemns slavery as sinful and unjust, and calls for emancipation by master action. It defends voluntary slaveholder action, rejects amalgamation, asserts personal rights trump political rights, and cites historic reformers and biblical backing.

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Alton Observer Subscription Rates and Address

The Alton Observer lists subscription options at $3.00 yearly payable in six months or $2.50 if prepaid. It notes discontinuation only when all accounts are settled and mentions five numbers as the minimum purchase. The paper is published in Cincinnati Journal style with Rev. T. B. Hurlbut as agent and editor located in Illinois for communications and payments.

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Obituary, Alton Observer editor and press freedom fight

After a long silence the Atro Onseaven era ends with Elijah P. Lovejoy slain by violent hands. The Alton Observer declares a shift to Cincinnati printing, protests oppression of free expression, defends press liberty, and cites public support and mobs as the nation weighs the case. The piece argues the right of free speech must endure nationwide.

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Lovejoy and the St Louis Editor in Alton Struggle

A biographical notice recounts Elijah Parish Lovejoy born 1802 in Maine became editor of the St Louis Observer and later the Alton Observer. It covers his abolition stance, clashes with mobs, press destruction in Alton, and his civic defense of free discussion and religious journalism.

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Anti Slavery Doctrines and Personal Change

Excerpt from the Alton Observer July 20 1837 discusses anti slavery principles and the author’s past prejudice. A philosopher counsels a young man’s temper in dispute and defends rethinking beliefs about abolition. The piece urges readers to confront misrepresentations and reconsider their views.

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Alton Tragedy Report From Cincinnati Journal

The Alton violence described details a mob attack on a warehouse housing the press of Mr. Lovejoy and allies. A gunman fatally wounded Lovejoy. others were wounded as rioters burned the building and dispersed after armed clashes. The account cites mayoral efforts, mob coercion, and political incendiary speeches fueling the riot.

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