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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 16, 1870
Page
4
A. P. Stanley argues that current English Nonconformists are few in Commons and Lords compared with 1640, and that this does not undermine the constitutional question or the rights of Nonconformists to legislate for the National Church. He urges historical correction and unity among Nonconformists and High Churchmen.
A Victorian letter argues that the King James Bible should be revised by nonconformists to avoid party bias. It notes Anglican renderings favoring theology and suggests cross sect cooperation, with Baptists possibly accepting Greek baptize form. A funding and publishing plan with Longmans is proposed.
A 1870 letter from Wotton-under-Edge argues the pew rent system harms worship access and equality. It urges broader family worship, voluntary giving, and a sliding scale to unite rich and poor, criticizing vested church interests and urging reform led by Nonconformist leaders. The author signs T. Hayward.
Dr Carpenter spoke at the Royal Institution on the physical conditions of the deep sea and its animal life. His three cruise observations from the Lightning and Porcupine covered depths to 2,500 fathoms west and north of Scotland. Bottom temperatures near the Faroe Islands ran 32 degrees at depth, 40 to 45 at the surface. The dredged starfish show Arctic to warm-region affinities, changing with depth. He highlighted the ocean’s own life through its universal currents.
Lord Repespate urges general regulations on tramway gauge and fares and favors an official inquiry before proceeding with 24 bills. Lords Grey and Kimberley discuss public vs private tramways and Board of Trade input. Earl Carnarvon examines colonial relations and military costs, warning against weakening ties with Australia and Canada.
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