Cumming’s Letter Sparks Debate on English Church Role
A clerical correspondent in John Bull argues against Dr Cumming’s regeneration plan, noting he writes as a Dissenter from England and warns the public not to treat him as an established Church of England authority. The piece laments admirers’ misreading of his position and excuses his influence over public opinion.
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Italy
England
Scotland
Harris
Bunting
Cumming
Foundation Stone Ceremony at Little Prescot Street Chapel
On Friday August 11 the foundation stone for a new chapel in Little Prescot Street was laid by 8 M Peto Esq amid prayers and praise. The structure measured 77 by 52 feet with a 39 foot high interior, Roman Corinthian portico, two side staircases, and a south school room. funds were raised through a mixed congregational and charity effort totaling 361 pounds for the day.
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M. Peto
Prescot Street
Earle
Parliament-street
C. Stovel
Steane
Stovel
Peto
Church of Christ
J. H. Hinton
Mr. Hinton
St. Paul’s
Canterbury
Devonshire Square
Blackwall
Hiett
Blackwall Railway Company
John Danford
Underhill
Baptist Mission
W. Tyler
Tarlton
Young Men’s Christian Association
Trestrail
Bigwood
Mr. Peto
Mr. Stovel
Wire
Testimonial to Rev. B Parsons of Ebley long earned public esteem
A large testimonial event for Reverend Benjamin Parsons of Ebley raised £300 to honor his tireless work in politics, philanthropy, and ministry. The Stroud Free Press reports a tea meeting for 13 to 14 hundred attendees, with portraits, flowers, and speeches praising his efforts in education, temperance, and emancipation while stressing the need to care for laboring people.
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Benjamin Parsons
Ebley
Parsons
Stroud Free Press
Mr. Parsons
Stokes
Wm. Barnard
Messrs
W. Wheeler
Stroud
S. Thodey
Rodborough
W. Paine
M.D
J. Sibree
M.A
J. Partridge
A. Partridge
J. Soul
Hear
Lear
West Indies
Roeco
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Religious Intelligence
NEW Baptist Chapel
Commercial ST
Whitechapel
Bligh
J. &. Bligh
Alderman Wire
Mr. Hiett
Mrs. Hiett
A. T. Bowser
Alfred Hinton
B. Parsons
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