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Newspaper

Nonconformist

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Apr 21, 1869

Page

4

Licensing reform debated in Selwin Ibbetson bill

A letter to the editor analyzes Mr Selwin Ibbetson’s licensing plan to shift beerhouse licensing to magistrates, noting cabinet opposition and possible shelving. It argues magistrates should unify licensing and public opinion to curb beer and spirits, citing judges praising the National Association’s aims.

Selwin-Tebetson Wall National Association Excise Selwin-Ibbetson Gladstone Ibbetson Selwin-I Mr. Ibbetson Gun-Palace United Kingdom Holden Friends of Temperance Her Hixcise England Tom

Missionary Literature and the Press

A reader urges Nonconformist readers to weigh the role of missionary literature as meetings of missionary societies approach. He stresses the press as a vital instrument for advancing the missionary cause and urges fuller public awareness of spiritual work.

Improve Circulation of Missionary Magazines in London

In 1869 a correspondent urges wider readership for the London Missionary Society periodicals. He notes the Juvenile Missionary Magazine and the Missionary Chronicle have limited circulation, with some churches unaware of them. Reading extracts may hinder sales. direct letters or warm addresses from the field could boost engagement and sympathy for missions.

London Missionary Society S.A. H

Is the Capital Penalty the Most Deterrent of Crime

A letter argues capital punishment’s deterrent effect is limited. Lynch law in California showed deterrence for premeditated crimes due to certainty and public action, but did not deter impulsive murders. In civilised states, uncertainty and risk of wrongful execution weaken deterrence, leaving the strongest effect limited to a subset of criminal acts.

Gilpin C. W. Dilke Greater Britain Westminster Review Sydney Missouri California
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