Debate on the Tel and Cor poration and the church laws
Lord North defended the maintenance of the Church of England and the Penal Acts. He argued these laws supported the constitution, balanced civil power, and protected against concession to Roman Catholic influence. The discussion recalled historical toleration, the Test and Corporation acts, and the role of ministers in enforcing oath obligations.
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Tel
As.s
Lord North
Church of England
England
Couric
William
Lords
Commons
France
James LI
Laud
Kir. Fox
Ireland
Great Britain
Britain
Priory
Petz
Fos
Belt
Rae
The Church Establishment and Dissenters Debate in Parliament
A heated discussion covers the Church of England establishment, toleration for Dissenters, and the limits on religious influence in civil power. Speakers urge restraint, insist on preserving the established church’s role, and warn against expanding Dissenters’ political privileges. The measure is framed as safeguarding civil order and imperial safety.
Puritan wars and religious liberty debate in 1789
The passage records a parliamentary discussion on religious toleration and the repeal of civil restrictions, with speakers contrasting Protestant Dissenters' rights and the Established Church. It notes concerns about rekindling old animosities, and arguments on self defense versus persecution as power shifts are considered.
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Wienage
Rearcrown
Kirk of Scotland
Scotland
Lord North
Twindham
Alto
Isaac Hawkins Browne
Browne
Braisyoou
Francis Newn
St. Paul’s
James Ryan
Diuron -Street
Mr. N
Stampenberg
JT. Rudhall& Co
W. Browne
E.shierdlit
WY. Bulum
H. Brown
J. Lloyd
J. Norton
Ft. Palmer
Wells
Wells and Artann, S. and J. Fitchen, W. Pine, Ty Alills
Mifg Downs
Chard
Wellington
Cirencester
Smith
Devizes
Broughton
Frome
Daniel
Glocester
Raikes
Haverfordwelt
Porter
Neath
Robson and Rees
Pembroke
Wimer
Taunton
Voulmin
Tetbury
Benes
Warminster
Butt
Mr Evil
Canal travels through Gloucestershire described in eighteenth century letters
A reader from Oxford recounts a journey from Cirencester along a proposed canal toward the Thames. He notes towing paths, wind mill engines supplying water, locks, arches, and caverns, admiring scenery and industry along the route. He mentions Upper Siddington, Sapperton, Thames Head, and Chalford Bottom, and reflects on potential trade and navigation benefits for the region. He also references BANKES's Family Bible advertisement scattered within the text.
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Oxford
Cirencester
Severn
Glocester
Bristol
Whitminetter
Glocestershire
Earl Bathorit
Upper Siddington
Cricklade
Thames
Lechlade
Tetbury
Malmisbury Road
Thames Head
Siddington
Styx
Acheron
Sapperton
Chalford Bottom
Antioch
Jerusalem
Thomas Bankes
St. Mary Math
Owen
Dixton
Menmoxtashire
St. George’s
Middle Jortland
Sir George Sheeler
Spital Square
London
C. Cooke
Bankes
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Stroud
Thames and Severn Canal
Glocester Road
M.C. Metz
Royal Academy
C. Grignion
Adam
God
Eve
Paradise
Cain
Abel
William Newnam
Inner Temple
Ely
S. Bladon
Briggortay
H. Bateman
T. Tay
Corporation of Surgeons
New Bripce Street
Pott
J. Rudhall and Co
Small-street
Quay-street
Cruttwell
Bath
Kvill
Padley
Swansea
Eaton
Narberth
Griffith
Llandilo-Vawr
Potter
Haverford Well
Engeland
J. Wensox
M. D
Hatten- Garden
Hodson
Hatton Gardens
Br. Hodton
J. Rudhauy and Co
Henry Brown
Collins
Sarum
Ong Guinga
Guinea
Nasare
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