A Country Pastor Defends Nonconformist Clergy
A country pastor writes in defense of village Nonconformist pastors against harsh critics. He praises their piety and hard work while condemning misrepresentation and unjust ostracism from Conformists and wealthier Nonconformists. He condemns requests for charity as sometimes improper but supports prudent, voluntary aid. He also defends Maxwell's reputation amid exam reports and praises schoolroom decorum and wise maxims.
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QO. P
C. P
Dean Swift
Thackeray
Classical Examiner
Maxwell
Cambridge Chronicle
Persehool
Kenny
Downing College
Perse Grammar School Case Recalled in 1876 Letter War
In a letter to the editor dated August 24 1876 Robt D Maxwell minister condemns the Perse School dismissal of F C Maxwell a Nonconformist and cites Cambridge Independent Press August 19 1876. The exchange continues with critique of the inspectors report and broader questions of fairness and bias.
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Perse Grammar School
Cambridge
F.C. Maxwell
St. John’s College
J. B. Allen
Cambridge Independent Press
Robt. D. Maxwell
Independent Church
Goole
Tur Tamil Coolies in Ceylon on Long Coffee Estate Journeys
The article describes Tamil coolies from the Carnatic moving to Ceylon’s Northern and Eastern provinces to work long stints on coffee estates. It notes the journey of up to 600 miles on foot, their carrying of rice and bedding, head coolies called kanganies, their housing in lines, and the evolving estate amenities including rest-houses and basic medical checks. It highlights hardships, communal life, and the balancing act of earnings, work, and family return trips with modest wages saved into village households. The piece also reflects on improved conditions and the social dynamics between coolies and planters.
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Kandy
Ceylon
India
Tinnivelly
Madura
Tanjore
Trichinopoly
Emerson Tennant
North Road
Government of India
Doray
Paddy
Mr. Disraeli
Colombo
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F. C Maxwell
Perse
Times
Argu
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