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Newspaper
Christian Times
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 15, 1849
Page
5
A religious polemic laments Puseyite influence spreading among evangelical churches. It warns of seduction by ritualism and music, likening adherents to a locust swarm and urging union of heart and prayer to resist the tide. It calls for a steadfast standard against Romish creep.
Paris remains under heavy military presence with infantry cavalry and artillery totaling about 80,000, as Socialists led by Arago gathered 10,000 to 15,000 near Chateau d’Eau. The Legislative Assembly declared itself ex permanents and debated a State of Siege bill amid clashes, arrests, and tense exchanges between leaders and soldiers.
A Wednesday report from Boulevard des Capucines describes about a dozen men kneeling in a living barricade before Rue Chaussee d Antin as cavalry advanced. Troops hesitated briefly then charged, with some barricaders retreating and others captured or injured. One man was bayoneted, another dragged away, and a rescuer saved only to be recaptured as shouting Vive la Constitution continued amid mounting excitement. No clash occurred before the last express left.
In Vaud and Neuchatel two Free Church proprietors were condemned by Lausanne police for hosting religious meetings. Emigrations rise as pastors face oaths on Sundays, with Vallengin pastor banished. Protestants flee to America seeking worship freedom, while Trinidad welcomes refugees to Illinois and other colonies.
In a morning congregation, degrees awarded include Master of Arts to a list of names from Balliol Pembroke and Magdalen, Bachelor of Arts to Balliol and Trinity affiliates. The Vice-Chancellor issued program regulations for moral and natural sciences triposes and attendance, lecture tickets, and fee allocations, detailing how certificates, examinations, and distributions will operate.
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