Cardiganshire Elects Radical Nonconformist Davies
A Cardiganshire letter defends the 1874 election result as a shift from moderate Liberalism to D Davies of Llandinam, a Radical Nonconformist reformer. It criticizes Liberal county losses, cites alleged nonconformist votes aiding Conservatives, and urges ballot reform to restore regional representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardigan
Monmouth
Carnarvonshire
Cardiganshire
M.P
Thomas Lloyd
D. Davies
Llandinam
Principality
Mr Baines Denies Leeds Nonconformist Backing
A Leeds reader fired a letter to the Nonconformist, challenging a Liberal assertion that Mr Baines lost his seat due to backing Mr Forster. The writer insists Nonconformists supported Baines, and denies any withdrawal or apathy from their ranks. He claims the true cause of the Leeds defeat remains unknown until the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baines
Leeds
Nonconformiat
Sin
Forster
The Irish Elections and Liberal Unity Amid Ulster Support
A letter to the Nonconformist analyzes Irish and English political shifts after the elections. It notes Ulster's loyalty to Gladstone and predicts Tory losses in Ireland, while warning against future Education Acts and priestly influence. The writer commends Dr. Smyth and others, critiques Land Act limitations, and calls Nonconformists to oppose state-endowed church education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Fortescue
Louth
Ireland
Ulster
Disraeli
England
Scotland
Europe
Free
House of Commons
William Whitworth
Newry
Dickson
Dungannon
Sharman Crawford
Down
Liberation Society
McCarthy
Tyrone
Smyth
Horn
Fortescue
Wilson
Richard Wallace
Evangelisation of the Working Classes Clarified
A letter clarifies a statement about London worshippers. The author says fifty eight percent should attend church and forty two percent may be exempt as invalids housekeepers or children. He notes doubling capacity would be needed if attendance rose with population growth and cites moral indifference and Christian Instruction Society aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borough Road
London
House of God
Christian Instruction Society
Endowments and Doctrine in Nonconformist Trusts
H C Leonard argues against binding endowments on ministers and churches, noting ministers may not read or sign doctrinal deeds. He urges trustees of new worship places to align deeds with the Divine Word and truth, rather than legal schedules, and questions clerical insincerity as a motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sharpe
Liberation Society
H. C. Leonard
The Twenty Fifth Clause Debate on Nonconformist School Fees
A reader explains why Nonconformists oppose the 25th clause and prefers the 17th clause. He argues taxpayers fund both secular and sectarian teaching when a child attends a sectarian school. The proposal is to admit indigent children to board schools for free, offering secular education at no cost while maintaining funding policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forster
School Board Fees and Remittance Clause
The 17th clause states that every child in a school provided by any school board must pay a weekly fee prescribed by the school board, with the school board having the power to remit all or part of the fee.
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Gladstone
Leinster
Munster
Limerick
Kelly
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