This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 26, 1849
Page
3
A fragmentary letter includes respectful signatories H Bateman, T B Hopson, T Piven jun., and G Wilkins, addressed to a Sir figure. The snippet hints at moral guidance and Christian conduct as a future course for the recipient.
A Montreal letter urges British and Protestant readers to watch Canada East and West for Church endowments and Jesuit land claims. It accuses Lord Elgin’s circle of bribery to favor Catholic authorities, notes contested estates and sectarian power, and warns that Lower Canada Protestants fear loss of funds and rights while Jesuits regain land and influence.
A letter from a Protestant in Lower Canada denounces bribes to priests for political favors. The writer cites Lord Sydenham and Lord Elgin and predicts similar concessions to Jesuits if England does not intervene. He warns of ineffective governance by an English governor and urges action.
Dr D Aubigne highlights Magyar Protestants facing long persecution from 1702 to 1783 and chronicling their heroic efforts. A pastor spearheaded Bible distribution and minister training, aiding education and peasant enfranchisement, but war disrupted funds and mercy efforts.
The appeal for social and spiritual needs of Protestantism is expected to proceed in outlets from Geneva to London Edinburgh and Glasgow. Donations are accepted at the Oratoire Geneva Exter Hall London and Glasgow by listed trustees including M le Tresorier and Archibald Bonar with local secretaries to continental gospel associations.
The Attorney General pursues a Chancery inquiry into Lord Guildford's handling of the Hospital of St Cross Southampton to determine property amounts and improve use of revenues. A compromise offered would resign St Mary’s and St Cross benefices if the inquiry is dropped. critics demand full accounting and public justice.
The Daily News calls for Charity Commission scrutiny of the Crewe charity in Durham. it notes rental income rising toward £10,000 annually while funds and oversight remain secret for 120 years. Durham dignitaries control £7,000 beyond original income, with little accountability. The piece urges public inquiry and reform of estate management and distribution. It also mentions Brentwood Grammar School and the Attorney General’s steps to secure educational provision in Essex.
A Leeds Mercury summary notes a recently issued commission to sift evidence about whether a man may marry the sister of his deceased wife. The process aims to clarify legal and social questions surrounding such unions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.