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Newspaper
Empire
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 24, 1856
Page
9
A York letter warns that Sunday bands threaten Old England by distracting the public with amusements while rights vanish. The writer accuses government, press, and Jesuit influences of steering Protestants toward papist plots, urging vigilance May 19.
G Corypuses of Vegetarian Cottage Dalston asks if the centurion of Jesus praised for great faith was a robber thief liar or murderer He argues soldiers by nature kill conquer and plunder and Christ message of love conflicts with military duty urging that wars and their leaders deserve candid scrutiny and naming of deeds
A reader labeled Amicus Pacis questions the peace celebration promoted by the government. He warns against glorifying war or policy gains and counts the immense human and financial costs, arguing Paris accords might have been reached without bloodshed or expense.
A terse exchange between a gentleman and a bishop outlines tensions over peace sentiments and accusations of loving war. The correspondence contrasts one writer's peace stance with prior statements attributed to followers of Jesus.
A correspondent argues over scriptural justification of soldiers and war, contrasting Christ’s teachings with W N claims. The discussion questions whether soldiers can be righteous in service, cites Acts and Jesus, and debates covenant, justice, and the Christian stance on national and personal warfare.
Henry Maynew addresses the editors of the Expire on May 20 1856, defending his printed statements about Dr Taylor and asserting the need for public scrutiny. He disputes Taylor’s denial of conveying article substance and asserts that if his counter statements are true, the charge against him is both scandalous and degrading to journalism.
A correspondent laments waning tact and influence of the liberal press the Expire and allied papers face declining support from the public. Readers must subscribe more and share the burden to sustain advanced opinions, while critics attack shifting loyalties and commercial success over principle. The piece urges self denial to preserve influential journalism and notes the Peace Society meeting at Finsbury Chapel praising peace and arbitration amid postwar debates.
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