Brassey on Trades Unions and Working Hours
The discussion praises unions as a legitimate union of workers and employers but condemns attempts at uniform wage across abilities. It highlights unions aiming to balance supply and demand, notes leaders' ignorance of market values, and cites Brassey’s call for fraternal aid, orderly strikes, shorter hours, and cooperative models to reduce capital risk and educate workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brassey
Totredt
Dollfus
Mulhausen
Welsh Calvinistic Methodism Historical Sketch
During the era of Whitefield and Wesley, William Williams published Welsh Calvinistic Methodism an Historical Sketch through James Nisbet and Co. The work marked a notable parallel in reviving spiritual life in England and Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
Wesley
William Williams
James Nisbet and Co
Welsh Methodism Pioneers Howell Harris and Rowlands
The article recounts Howell Harris and Daniel Rowlands as founders of Welsh Methodism, detailing Harris's fiery itinerant preaching, brutal opposition, and large distant congregations, alongside Rowlands’s Llangeitho leadership, the persecution faced, and humorous anecdotes like Robert the shoe maker, celebrating their devotion and impact on religious liberty in Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Howell Harris
Harris
Oxford
Daniel Rowlands
Rowlands
William Williams
Pantycelyn
Glamorganshire
Mr. Seward
Cambridge
Cardiff
Monmouthshire
Newport
Jackeon
Usk
Monmouth
Christ
God
Satan
Caerleon
Brother Seward
Llangeitho
Frourh
Princi
Bala
Llan
Carnarvon
Aberystwith
Robert Lloyd
Robert
Williams
Father Taylor Sailor Preacher profile by Gilbert Haven
A critical sketch of Father Taylor the Sailor Preacher, praised for his memory and influence among seamen. The piece notes Miss Martineau’s 1835 recognition of his fame in America and her view that his preaching commands powerful but targeted appeal. It compares Haven’s high regard with cautious judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickens
Martineau
Bremer
Gilbert Haven
Boston
America
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