Christianity and the Law in Old and Modern Thought
A compact critique argues Christianity guides legal ethics and judges the bar. It contrasts sifting faith with professional ambition, cites law as a divine beacon, and claims lawyers aid justice when governed by Christian principles. The piece intermingles sermons, legal theory, and notices from Sweetwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Law Journal
Faust
Great
St. Evona
Satan
Hooker
Heaven
Temple of Justice
Jan
Blackstone
Graceful Letter on Tennessee Debt and Railroads in 1880
A writer from HaiwassEE Conrece Tennessee writes to Editors Advertiser discussing the Tennessee debt compromise election of last year and its political implications. He notes foreign rail stock purchases affecting state roads, and reports farmers benefited by higher wheat and cotton prices, with demand rising afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haiwassee Conrece
Tenn
Tennessee
New York
East Tennessee
Middle
West Tennessee
Almanac from 1807 Reveals Old Virginia and London History
A partial transcription of an 1807 almanac printed by Mr. Gales in Old Virginia, discussed by Mrs. Borden. It notes London England’s growth from a 1208 village to a world city, slavery figures in Virginia, flax culture, and a curious medical adage. The article cites 1805 US stats on population, land, militia, banks, debt, and prices, warning that space limits further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Cooper
Virginia
United States
Chitwood Favored for Circuit Judge in Lawrence County
A Huntsville Independent letter from The Scottsboro Correspondent notes Col. W. P. Chitwood, lawyer of Lawrence County, is attending court and is favored by many for circuit judge. It mentions Hon. Wm. B. Wood of Lauderdale gaining friends in High Jackson and notes Washington's birthday passed quietly in Moulton. The Telephone is mentioned as being used as a kissing machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsboro
Huntsville Independent
W. P. Chitwood
Lawrence County
Wm. B. Wood
Lauderdale
High Jackson
Tar
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THE
Moulton Advertiser
White & White
Moulton
Ala
Jos. Wheeler
Thos. H. Jones
Wheeler & Jones
Chancery
Courtland
Lawrence
Federal Court
Huntsville
Sureme
Montgomery
J.B. Moore
Attorney AT Law
Tuscumbia
D. W. Speake
Court Square
T. Wert
F. C. Wert
Wert & Wert
Law
Decatur
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Supreme Court
J. H. Branch
Attorney -At-Law
4Th Judicial Circuit
Charles G. Lynch
Wert
J.H. Farley
Memphis
J.T. Pettit & Co
Howard’s Row
J.C. Rogers & Co
Main Street
Hill, Fontaine & Co
Front Street
E. Carver
C. ‘T. Barton
Langstaff, Graham & Proudfit
Union Street
Martin D. Patter
Memphis & Charleston Railroad
Hillsboro
Cate and North Alabama Railroad In
Calera
Ecocece
Birmingham
Blount Springs
Nashville
Louisville
A. J. Harris
F. W. Lynch
Wialton
North Alabama
Peter
St. Luke
H. W. Loxcretto
I. Harper’s
March
W. H. Simpson
Sweewater
Schosle
Hiwassee College
D. B. Grace
Shelby Guide
Monroe Democrat
Sweetwater
S. Earle Grace
Hamilton Institute
Hiwassee
Maniton
F. M. Grace
Moulton HK
TurTron
Gar
G. Lynch
Mattie Lynch
Advertiser
Grace
Washington
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