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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 12, 1868
Page
16
The letter from J Carvell Williams calls for expanded lecturing power across the kingdom to harness electoral excitement in September and October. It asks for requests for lecturers from all areas to support Protestant nonconformist activity during the crisis.
A reader critiques Birmingham’s three member constituency plan and contrasts it with Liberal Glasgow’s simple self adjusting method. The letter suggests potential counting errors voting patterns and calls for central day supervision to inform electors of the current poll.
The Nonconformist editor comments on the last issue summary noting general confidence in Mr. Glad. The letter reflects ongoing local political discourse regarding Westbury candidates.
A letter from August 6 1868 attributed to A Young Nonconformist recounts a Conservative meeting at Tring led by Rev F B Harvey. It argues Radicalism attacks religion and property rights, while Nonconformists should align with the Church of England to safeguard protection against Rome. It claims many Nonconformists favor Conservative ranks over Liberal ones and defends state church ties.
Thomas Cash reports the daily use of a fountain built by the United Kingdom Temperance and General Provident Institution at London Bridge. From Aug 5 to Aug 6, 1868, 5710 people drank, with hourly tallies listed. the fountain is cared for by the Metropolitan Free Drinking Fountain Association.
The Daily News outlines Birmingham’s three ward groups and a plan by the Liberal Association to allocate votes among Bright Dixon and Muntz to counter a two vote limit, aiming to keep a Liberal majority while ensuring Tory limits are avoided. The piece notes risks from voter independence and the need for coordinated canvassing.
The Rev G W McCree acknowledges receipt of 45 pounds from Mr F Wright of Kensington as executor of the late E Tisdall. The amount is bequeathed to the United Kingdom Band of Hope Union.
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