22 Jan 1839
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Newspaper
The Philanthropist
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1839
Page
1
The notice lists subscription rates of two dollars and fifty cents in advance or three dollars if paid after year end. It directs readers to send business letters to the evening agent and editorial matters to the editor, with all items postpaid.
A reflective poem echoes Jesus teaching that the poor will remain and acts of kindness to them are acts to the Lord. The narrator envisions the Son of God bearing wounds and, moved, vows to bless the Lord through mercy to others. A pale group approaches as the scene closes with a call to aid the needy.
An archaic lyric evokes heavenly realms and bereaved kin. It speaks of immortal beings, cherubim and saints, who dwell beyond sorrow, and recalls a mother figure guiding the speaker through loss. The verse contrasts earthly grief with a blissful morrow in a distant, radiant shore.
A representation urges U S recognition of Haiti and establishment of commercial relations with the Haitian Republic. Grennell argues for open treaty talks and a consul general, citing trade relief, national honor, and precedent with other nations. Saltonstall defends petition rights and the need to debate merits while noting sectional sensitivities.
The Cin. Gaz. discusses Mr How and anti slavery lectures in Cincinnati College Hall. It notes the lectures aim to test the American Anti Slavery Society doctrines against Scripture justice and experience and mentions a fourth talk at seven in the College Hell. The paper records the lecturer’s attempt to publish a notice and seeks reader scrutiny of the matter.
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