Reform talk on Parliament power and universal suffrage debate
The piece critiques reformers who seek broad changes as ends in themselves and argues against letting a few aristocrats control Parliament. It cites Carlyle, universal suffrage, and the idea of letting talented millions participate, warning of the dangers of elite domination and praising broader access to governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widden
Mr. Carlyle
Treasury
Carlyle
Downing-street
England
France
Lord Littlejohn
History of Icon Worship and Imperial Influence at Constantinople
The article traces early Christian icon veneration from forbidden practice to imperial restoration under Empress Irene. It notes the 338 bishops at Constantinople deeming image worship unchristian, and Irene’s influence leading to a renewed council at Nicwa in 786 to reestablish invoked images.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
Charlemagne
Library of Church History
Nicaa
Joan MA Clophill
London
Endham
Painter
East
Constantinople
Irene
Nicwa
Tuesday club forms from founder’s name change
The Tue Srenuina Crus dissolves its name to become the Tuesday club with its first meeting set for Tuesday March 26. The article notes low dinner signups and a Freemasons’ Tavern attendee left unimpressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freemasons
Weretrvan
Fox
Education Brtt
Privy Council
Bridgwater Union
Penley
Llandaff
Hooper
Ryan
M. Michen
Repertoire de Pharmacie
Paris
Actiauleie
Lange
Brande
Debated Birth of a British Monarch and Kent Debt
The passage reviews mixed estimates of the Duke of Kent's finances and debited status, noting delayed Parliamentary provisions, promises unfulfilled by Pitt and Addington, and heavy personal debt. It recounts the Kent marriage abroad to ease encumbrances and the desire to have the future monarch born in England, with obstacles faced by the Duchess and the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
EB. Neale
Duke of Kent
Spectator
York
Clarence
Duke of York
Holland
Osnaburg
Duke of Clarence
King
Gibraltar
Pitt
Addington
England
Neale
Rudge
Amorbach
Old England
Carlton House
Lord Liverpool
Germany
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