Assuming that you're referring to the Unsigned Southern Press review of 1852, i think the writer was using first person point of view plural.
In the review, the writer keep using the word 'we' such in : "we doubt Mrs. stowe would recognize the cogency of this argument"
hope this helps
The ninety-five theses by Martin Luther and the restored church by Elizabeth The first
Purchasing indulgences got family out of purgatory.
Indulgences were a piece of paper a person would buy from the Church which would get family out of purgatory. Purgatory is the place between heaven and hell.
Many would spend their last coin on an indulgence to free a family member or themselves from purgatory. It was a money making scheme that would be criticized by Martin Luther.
