Debate on Church-rate bill and parish funding mechanics
Parliament debated a bill to bring voluntary church subscriptions under contract law while preserving vestry machinery. Proponents argued it allows voluntary funding, reduces coercion, and better suits rural parishes, with safeguards for clergy relations. opponents warned of complicating collection and court litigation.
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Oxfordshire
Henley
Hardcastle
Court of Chancery
Grurin
Gladatone
Church of England
Gentlemon
Bury
Hear
Bartretor
Gladstone
Mr. Heilley
Court of Chandery
Society For the Propagation of the Gospel
Thikio
Newpga
Hanpoastie
Mr. Henley
Stamford
Parliament Debates Church Rates and Reform Bill Passage
The debate centers on church rates and a reform bill. MPs argue relief for dissenters, with supporters urging action and opponents warning of consequences. The bill passes second reading as votes align, leading to a suspension and committee reappointment.
YESTERDAY'S PARLIAMENT HIGHLIGHTS IN LATE 1868 SESSION
In the Lords the agenda focused on the Oatha Bill select committee and Habeas Corpus Act measures, while the East London Museum project moved forward. In the Commons brief questions arose. Stork named Controller in Chief of the War Department with Under Secretary post and 2000 pound salary. Notices included a review of the US postal convention and limited murder law reform. Additional items covered Capital Punishment within Prisons Bill and Sunday selling hawking amendments. House adjourned before six.
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Karl Tte
East London Museum
House of Commons
Henry Stork
War Department
United States
Home Secretary
Laurier
Distach
Handt
T. Hogins
Wheat Market Report Notes Mixed Demand and Higher Rates
The day shows limited wheat intake from Besex and Kent with middling quality and some dry samples selling quickly at that inflationary currency. Foreign wheat trade is steady at full prices while large freights bound for France, Holland, and Belgium push prices about sixpence higher than last week. Barley sales are slow but quotations hold firm. malt remains well supplied yet mostly quiet at late rates.
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Besex
Kent
France
Holland
Belgium
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Lord Derby
Oharohrates
Alto
Harpy
House
Issenters
Karé Chutwhinén
Boourfield
Huapiam
Bane of Commons
Mark-Lane
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