Presbyterian Assembly Debates Slavery Slur and Moral Questions
The Buffalo assembly faced four issues: dancing, a marriage between an uncle and his niece, Sabbath travel by professors, and slaveholding. It adopted a cautious stance on dancing and marriage but exposed sharp debate on slavery, appointing a committee to report on slaveholding within churches and urging patience toward brethren affected by the institution.
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Selace
Brathgen
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Kentucky
Tennessee
Missouri
Virginia
General Assembly
Detroit
Presbyteries urged to plead guilty and oppose slavery abuses
A debated plea urges Presbyterian bodies to accept arraignment by the Assembly, arguing that embracing proposed industries could undermine slavery abuses and reflect discredit on the New School Presbyteries of the South, warning of a potential curse upon reflection.
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Whig Opposition, Democracy, and Local Rail News
The article discusses the 1844 and 1848 political scene, arguing the Whig party remains intact though defeated and urging unity against Democratic rule. It notes local readers, book trade, and a Junction Railroad stockholders meeting with directors elected and consolidation with the Toledo, Norwalk and Cleveland line proposed.
European News and Disorder in Canada and Asia
Late arrivals from Europe signal rising tensions as Russia and Turkey threaten the Porte and French and English navies bolster their stance at the Dardanelles. Swiss Austrian diplomacy breaks, insurgents advance in China, and Emperor seeks aid from Allied ships. In Canada a reformer Father Govaze is attacked in Quebec and Montreal amid clashes. seven or eight killed as police and troops quell the mob. Also news of Dr. P C Dower’s return and an upcoming auction of City Lots in Cleveland.
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Russia
Turkey
Paris
Menyhikoff
Dardanelles
Switzerland
Austria
China
Nankin
Shanghae
Father Govaze
Quebec
Montreal
Jim
Newethoe
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Montreal Herald
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Benton
Washington
Union
Zarp Baron Hunboek
Carlisle
Mriilenry Aldridge
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Tane
Oragan
San Francisco
Fromt
Trieste
London
N. Boulom
David Hunt
Mississippi
American Colonization Society
New Orleans
Missouri
International tensions and local notices in Elyria
The item notes Mexican actions near the Monsilla Valley with Garlands and Santa Anna sending forces, plus a disputed term near New Mexico. It mentions the Plain Dealer and other papers in Cleveland, railway affairs, hotel praise for Beebe House in Elyria, a Philadelphia execution, a sermon by Theodore Parker, local ads, editor antics, and reflections on hotels and chairs.
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New Mexico
Lane
Monsilla
Santa Anna
Mexico
Portrait Painter Bullard and His Revolutionary Art
A biographical sketch traces the life of Toward born artist Bullard later known as A Duglad, detailing his early training in printing, shift to portraiture in Hartford and New York, and rise to fame. It highlights his principal works The Last Wanker Daughter's Appeal and Nathan White before execution, notes his generous labors for the American School of Painting, and cites his influence on American art through vivid scenes of Revolution era life.
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Hiv Panormad
New York City
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Stanben Gonaty
Uy Lavlier
Ian Gouless
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Hartford
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Ayer
Newark City
Anny
Hyon Ak
Wonton
Annie
Aras
J. Lrown
Yorseys
Ethan
Ethan Alten
Pitts Iury
Presbyteriann Church
Zie
Goily
Mather
Hie Art Union
Elyria Citizens Endorse Town Drink Ban Resolutions
At a June meeting in Elyria residents appointed Charles Chinney chairman and J St Dickson secretary. Resolutions pledge support to the town and township ordinances curb intoxicating drinks, oppose tippling, and vow to enforce the measures, with remarks by Gates Strong Godman Brown Burton Clark and others.
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Charles Chinney
J. ST. Dickson
N. B. Gates
Hiyria
Messrs
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Strong
God
Man
Brown
Burton
Clark
J. H. Dickson
Sec’y
Panorama of New York City exhibition draws full houses
Bullard's Panorama of New York City was shown in a village last week drawing the fullest crowds ever seen there. People traveled miles and returned multiple times as crowds spilled out. outdoor weather could have brought larger turnouts. The panorama faithfully depicts the city with accurate architecture, figures, and street life, offering viewers a vivid sense of New York. The Madison Co. Whig praises the display and notes its value for unfamiliar observers. The piece also references a political jab about finding offices and the best times to view the Panorama, suggesting afternoons are optimal for visiting.
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Lorain County
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Elyria
Per Bullard
New York City
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