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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 21, 1850
Page
2
The passage questions granting humans superhuman authority by heaven and warns such power can be swayed by base motives. It notes an ancient pattern of priests and states compelling service, risking independence for state sustenance.
The Wesleyan Conference voted to expel Rev James Bromley after a tense session marked by protests over discipline and governance. Delegates debated ministerial transfers and a reform agenda as the Second Reform Conference held open sessions at Albion Moorfields and Exeter Hall with calls for decisive action to curb Conference overreach.
The Presseyro press notes ongoing efforts by the Conference to suppress reporting while the Times continues lengthy proceedings. It mocks police cleverness in tracing sources and calls the Conference detective force omnipresent, implying danger to journalists and suggesting tyranny faces vigilant scrutiny.
The long disputed induction concluded on August 10 as Rev G C Gorham met Archdeacon John Moore Stevens at his residence. Stevens agreed to issue a formal mandate for Gorham’s induction, though he wished to avoid reproach given his age and ill health.
Mr Gorham and party arrived at Brampford Speke for induction to St Thomas Exeter parish. The curate locked the church delaying ceremony while villagers gathered outside. After 4 pm the new vicar received the keys and the rite proceeded amid a local show of respect.
The Metropolitan Church Union committee and the Archbishop of Canterbury exchange letters over appointing Rev. Gorham to Brampford Peake. The Archbishop insists refusing Gorham would reverse Privy Council verdict, noting the tribunal’s decisive ruling on his right to the benefice.
The Daily News notes the voluntary church-rate for St. Parictas fails to meet expectations with only about £3,000 likely from Dissenters, while New Canterbury reports 49 completed churches with 488,273 capacity and 281,076 free seats, plus 21 more finished and 32 in progress. Also covered is a Catholic address to Cardinal Wiseman and fundraising to cover costs of his elevation.
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