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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 14, 1877
Page
3
A correspondence argues against a parliamentary religious census. Dissenters oppose counting worshippers and favor 1851 style methods. They cite 1851 data showing five million unenrolled, with 51.9 percent in established churches and 48.1 percent in nonconformist worship.
Two letters discuss the ratepaying franchise under the 1869 Poor Rate Act, detailing who may pay rates for franchise qualification and how occupiers and owners are treated. A teetotaler urges abstinence and supports disestablishment and state prohibition, citing social costs of alcohol and urging reform.
A brief 1877 letter from Charles James Tarring written from Temple E C dated February 10 1877 discusses keeping provisions of the law in mind with a view to future elections.
The writer questions J. W.8's remark that free-trade in drink failed in Liverpool. He distinctions between unrestricted licensing and free trade, arguing taxation and abolition of licensing could force shops to sell only wholesome beverages with profits from on-site consumption. Dated Feb 8 1877.
A long 1877 letter from Ploos van Amstel, vice president of Amsterdam prison commissioners, notes that capital punishment was abolished in 1870. It reports murder convictions by year and that life imprisonment replaced the death penalty, with inmates in good health and no increase in assaults on guards.
The opening session featured Lord Beaconsfield in the spotlight as Premier appearing in peers robes with the Sword of State. He delivered maiden and second speeches in the Lords, drawing attention to ceremonial displays and the Eastern Question. In the Commons talk centered on moves to press Turkey under Great Power coordination, while Liberals prepare a broad assault in coming days.
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