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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 19, 1874
Page
5
J Russell Leonard argues against a Protestant Episcopal Church model post disestablishment. He contends the state has no independent Episcopal church and warns endowments should not bind congregations to Episcopacy. He favors handing over buildings to local bodies and restricts endowment to recent voluntary gifts. Weston-super-Mare, Aug 15, 1874.
In an Oswestry letter dated August 17 1874 T Gasquoine argues that most endowed state church property since 1662 is tied to the establishment rather than the Episcopal Church. He cautions Nonconformists against conceding a moral claim to endowment and flags insuperable objections to recognizing such claims.
A historical letter discusses whether Dissenting ministers may bear the title Reverend on gravestones. It notes a 1726 Exeter case where James Pierce’s tomb only allowed Mr Pierce, since he was not ordained or university educated. The piece questions legal grounds for clergy to sanction or reject courtesy titles.
In a Cambridge dispute, a rector cites Wesleyan authority over ecclesiastical matters provoking laughter. The Bishop of Lincoln advocates enforcing Wesleyan injunctions in Wesleyan parties, a stance mocked as overreach. Courtney Kenny notes oddities of ecclesiastical courts across history. Downing College, Cambridge.
A letter to the editor from Oakfield Villas, Lower Tooting, urges placing monuments to Richard Baxter and John Wesley in Westminster Abbey. The writer argues national status should reflect Nonconformist leaders and notes the current liberal Dean makes the moment favorable.
The Comte de Jarnac named French Ambassador in London while M de Forca de la Roquette dies aged about fifty four. Empress of Russia to visit England in October after Crimea. Telegraphed line to South America works. Monte Video despatch received in sixteen hours. Victor Hugo injured by falling pole but recovers.
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