UNIVERSALIST UNION, published in New York, Philadelphia, Albany, Toy, Hartford and Baltimore, Sept. 30, 1837  

* To promote doctrine of universal salvation
* Village in the Wilderness" illustration

This is a religious newspaper, however page 4 has a nice print of: "White Sulphur Springs, Virginia" with a related article.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 14 inches, various foxing, otherwise good condition.

background: The September 30, 1837, issue of the Universalist Union serves as a remarkable cultural artifact, illustrating the intersection of sectarian religious fervor and the burgeoning American travel industry. While the publication's primary mission was to advocate for the doctrine of universal salvation across its multi-city circuit, the inclusion of a detailed print and article on White Sulphur Springs, Virginia, reflects the 19th-century "watering place" culture that captivated the social elite. During this period, the Springs were more than a resort; they were a neutral ground where political and social leaders from the North and South converged amidst the escalating tensions of the era. By featuring such a prominent secular landmark, the Union positioned itself as a sophisticated family resource, blending theological discourse with the refined "polite literature" and topographical engravings that readers of the 1830s used to navigate both their spiritual lives and the changing American landscape.