Irish Church Reform Sparks Controversy and Local Poaching Case
The Colchester Gazette notes Bishoprics and clergy clashed over Irish church prayers and university scripture reading while a Bath meeting backs Ministerial Irish policy. The piece also cites magistrate James Wharton detailing poaching convictions of the Dean of York and his sons, with forceful penalties and a critical remark on their repeated offenses.
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Wardmore
Isaac Saunders
Join Harding
Lord Mancetlors i
Horndon
Colchester
Society for Promoting Christian _Knowledge
Rochfort Clarke
Clarke
Christ Jesus
Clarké
Threlkeld
Thendon Missionary’ Society
Forbea
London Mis Sionary Society
Ee James Wharton
Rosmoor Lodge
York
Bredford
Wharton
Francis Fonteman
Tad
George
James Cockburn
James
East Riding
Robert
George Cockburn
Melbourne
Robert Cockburn
Bath
Napier
Bailey
Mainwaring
Ellis
Hunt
Barry
Crisp
Col
England
Persecution and expulsion disputes shake Baptist and Wesleyan churches
Reports detail internal strife in Baptist Irish Society with accusations against deacons and pastors at Blackfriars road chapel. The Wesleyan circuit cites expulsions and trials amid claims of unfair discipline and governance, including letters from Sutcliffe and Holmes and a Brompton chapel opening with large crowds.
Expulsion Controversy at Dissenting Chapel
A long account describes three men expelled from a Dissenting chapel amid harsh church pressure. Witnesses say they were ousted for defying church orders and muttering during proceedings, with pastors theatrically declaring them no longer members. One deacon aged decades was among the banished.
Methodist Controversy Over Christian Advocate Debates
The report details a dispute at a Methodist meeting over the circulation of the Christian Advocate. Timothy Sykes and James Taylor accuse the journal of lies, while Peckett faces suspension and potential removal unless charges are proven. The piece notes other church tensions and a Chelsea chapel service drawing large crowds.
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Peckett
Christian Advocate
Timothy Sykes
Carter
Mr. Peckett
Mr. Carter
Sykes
Taylor
Allen
Shafton
Barnsley
James Taylor
Christian Advocate 2
John Knighton
Sloane Terrace Society
Chelsea
Association
Messrs
Anderson
Ellard
Thoresby
Porter
Philip Garrett
Halifax Express
Alle
Methodist Society
Garrett
Yorkestreet
Hansiplace
Ds . Warren
Mons
Roman Catholic Chapel Opens in Grove Road St John’s Wood
On Tuesday morning the new Roman Catholic chapel in Grove road St John’s Wood opened for divine worship. It has been erected at the expense of about 10,000 pounds by the Misses Galini two single ladies named Piers supporting this project as benefactors.
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W. Holmes
Chatham
Sutcliffe
Holmes
Sam
Sosery Sorturrys
Rochester
Jos
Lord’s
Wesleyan Association
Brompton
Messrs. Eckett, Stanley
Brightman
Parsons
John Wade
Bradford
Yorkshire
Aaron Floyd
James Peckett
Havercroft
Barnsley
Carter
Grove-road
St. John’s.wood
Galini
Piers
Observations on Quaker Dress Sparks Controversy
A pamphlet by Effingham Wilson argues Quaker dress and speech customs should fade. The piece contrasts seventeenth century Quaker frugality with modern display, condemning hypocrisy in pursuit of wealth and fashion. It notes John Wilkinson’s resignation from the Society over internal disputes and reports a Stoke Newington sermon critiquing reliance on inward principles for salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Friends
Effingham
Wilson
Tanny Crewdson
Wilkinson
Tigh Wycombe
Stoke Newington View
Contested Quaker Dress and Doctrinal Shifts Prompts Meeting
Report discusses a gathering of evangelical Friends led by Mr Wilkinson and Mr William Allen. It notes plans to review baptism and the Lord's Supper and mentions reform of speech and dress as part of a broader shift within the Society. Wilkinson is described as highly regarded in the yearly meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algo
Wilkinson
William Allen
Upper Clapton
Society
Society of Evangelical Christians
Evangelical Friends
Willanni
Uasefulness
Leeds Council debates on Sunday observance and public morals
An 1830s Leeds Town Council discussion centers on enforcing Lord's Day observance. Alderman Scarth proposes public notices against Sunday offenses, prompting opposition and a revised motion. The debate touches on morality, travel restrictions, and council procedures, with related remarks on religion and civic life.
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Leeds
Alderman Scarth
A. Wesley van Methodist
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George Pritchard
Baptist Irish Society
Samuel Green
Walworth
Igang
Watts
Highbury College
T. ‘Haynes
Bristol
Boston
Norfolk
J. A. Miller
Highbury
Baptist Church
Church- Atreet
Blackfriars-road
Baptist Chapel
Church-street
Upton
Avies
Pdemeelf
Hay
Boyd
Matt Oy
Mr. Holmes
Phil
Lord Jesus Christ
Six
J. Crowther
Mr. Sutcliffe
A.M
Sunda
Samos Green
Samuel Priesman
Joshua. Bowyer
Wm. . Clarke
Scarth
W. Clarke
Joshua Bower
Gaunt
Bower
Jonathan Shackleton
Prussia
Honigern
Silesia
Kellner
Breslau
Berlin
Wrestetials
New York Evangelist
Christian Mirror
Christ
New York
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