Letter from John Templeton defends State Church supporters
John Templeton replies to a controversial letter from “Thorough Dissenter” and a Churchman Laycock, defending liberties of England and loyalty of Ireland. He notes laughter at a remark and a whistle incident, asserts fair conduct at meetings, and declares no polemical aim against State Church defenders, urging accurate facts and honest discussion.
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Laycock
England
Ireland
T. D
John Templeton
Cambridge Appeal to Nonconformists Arguments for Coleridge Bill
A Cambridge appeal to nonconformist ministers reports strong support for Coleridge's University tests bill. Petitions exceed 200 signers, including three college masters, with figures like Maurice, Kingsley, Sedgwick, and Airy named. The piece urges vigilance against opponents and notes a larger majority may help passage next year.
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House of Commons
Maurice
Kingsley
Sedgwick
Airy
Senate
Aldis
Alabama Claims Debate Prompts Neutrality Law Discussion
In Parliament, Lory Russe 11 urges copies of further correspondence on the Alabama and other claims, defending neutrality policy and warning against seizing unarmed vessels. The Chancellor notes the neutrality report is ready and will be laid before the House with no further correspondence.
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Alabama
United States
Loxp
House of Commons notices and debates on municipal reform and India
Friday discussions covered J B Mitt's plan for Melbourne style municipal government in London, and an amendment to Gladstone's Irish Church motion. Lord Stanley warned against unrequested mediation in Brazil Paraguay conflict, while pilots and Merchant Shipping Act fixes were debated. Disraeli outlined a plan to separate the British Museum collection to South Kensington. Lord W Hay criticized India governance, citing frequent legal changes and financial system concerns.
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Mitt
Metropolis
Corporation of
London
Lord Stanary
Gladstone
Horsman
Lord Stanley
Brazil
Paraguay
Committee of Supply
Canois
Cavs
British Museum
Gregory
Disraeli
South Kensington
Government OF
India
Lord W. Hay
India at the Colonial Governance Debate and Bank Failure
Debates on British rule in India criticize centralised administration and lack of native consult. Fawcett notes prosperity did not equal happiness due to heartless policy. over regulation wastes officials' time. Lord Hay and others discuss prison treatment of political prisoners Sullivan and Pigott. The Bank of Bombay failure prompts commission into its collapse and questions about banking strategy for India. Parliament adjourns.
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India
Fawcett
Lord Dean Borne
Indias
NicHol
Bank of Bombay
Nosthcore
Bank of Bengal
Bombay
William Hay
Macuigg
Sullivan
Pigott
Richmond Bridewell
Dublin
Earl of Mayo
Oxford
Atrorney-Guneeral
Ireland
The Irish Church Debate Draws Packed House
The House of Commons fills to capacity as ministers press disestablishment and disendowment questions. The session features readings of the Irish Church Acts and the coronation oath, with clashes between Liberal and opposition members and loud cheering from both sides.
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Daily Telegraph
Commons
Dublin
Gladstone
Stuart Knox
United Church of England and Ireland
H. E. Surtees
England
Guapstonz
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Lord Grey
Lord Devon
Lord Kimpegecey
Lord Hilenborough
Duke of Richmond
Alderley
Lord Cork
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the Irish Church
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