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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 22, 1871
Page
16
A letter argues for a Royal Commission selected only for learning to carry out the vision of scriptures. It urges Nonconformists to back a move promoting equality and national enlightenment against bishops' exclusiveness, signing off as THOMAS HUNTER.
A Cambridge Congregationalist protests misrepresentations about free churchism and defends nonconformist freedom of thought and decorous worship. The letter argues against equating dissent with mere buildings and highlights ministers known to the writer.
Letter from William Croke Squier of Broad near Manchester dated Feb 16 1871 warns readers about a Day and Sunday School lottery in Oldham tied to a mysterious “Vicar of Banktop” and notes Rev Canon Birch says he knows nothing of the scheme. He doubts the lottery serves a religious object and urges caution.
A 1871 letter from Paris dated February 6 describes relief appeals for besieged France. The writer thanks J Smedlock of London for his support and notes outside sympathy breaking through the siege with gratitude for munificent aid.
A letter from Dr Robber? Moffat Brixton appeals readers to support the Paris Missionary Society in Basutoland. It recalls war tolls on Basuto missions, shattered stations, lost funds, and stalled Paris supplies, asking England to provide prayer and financial help to finish church roofs and fund new out stations.
Call for contributions to support the London Missionary Society and local representatives to send aid to South Africa. Donors may send funds to Blomfield Street London or Hon A Kinnaird MP at Pall Mall East, with January 27 date and a 20000 pound total noted.
The article reports a heated parliamentary exchange over the Board of Admiralty and the loss of a captain. It covers motions for a Select Committee, personal and institutional responsibility, and differing views of Mr. Childers and the naval board. The Lords discussed accountability, the Admiralty's conduct, and potential reforms while a bill to harmonize bankruptcy law in Ireland was announced.
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