Critique of Herbert Ainslie's religious work sparks debate
A review challenges Herbert Ainslie's critique of Christianity, praising his sharp social policy critiques while condemning his theological handling. The piece argues for freedom of inquiry and gentler treatment of sceptics to prevent youth from straying into dangerous ideas.
Tennyson Browning and bold journalism in Good Words notes
Literary notes review Tennyson’s March poem and its reception while praising Browning’s forthcoming six volume set. It critiques Kensington Belgravia Gazette and Pall Mall tone paper trends, mocks perfumed journalism, and contrasts American and British press bravado with measured indulgence.
Independent readers praise Bible like reading and prizes awarded
A newspaper summary notes premiums for subscribers including Life of Lincoln copies and sewing machines. It recalls rewards last year such as pianos and a melodeon chiefly earned by ladies. It quotes an old Southern Illinois subscriber who compares the Independent to the Bible and plans to continue his support. It also mentions critiques in Good Words and a London Bishop article on St John and Christian history.
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Jesus
Mary
Herbert Ainslie
Mr. Tennyson
Tennyson
Lincoln
Illinois
The
Independent
Dean Stanley
Duke of Argyll
London
University Election Result Shows Hope Victory by 631
The poll closed after pro forma extension with Mr. Hope defeating Mr. Cleasby by 631 votes as Cleasby cites Protestant and Conservative opposition and tactics behind the loss. Cleasby addresses Senate members blaming opponent's supporters rather than university decay.
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Camsrmoce University Execrion
Cleasby
Hope
Senate
Starz
Inz- Land
Dublin
Cork
Ireland
Isle
Railway Commission
Baristou
Morley
Bristol Mercury
England
Nice
Bristol
Morton Peto
House of Commons
Morley views spark Liberal Liberation Society debate
The passage argues that clergy are not biased against reasonable claims and suggests Liberals should allow Morleys to represent Liberation Society views, noting past Tory use of Lordey as a church-rate abolitionist.
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Lordey
Mr. Morleys
Liberation Society
Miscellaneous 19th Century Notes and Anecdotes Collage
A collage of brief notices and anecdotes including Brigham Young claims of divine instruction about tea and coffee, a horse metaphor, a young Ritualist considering tonsure, a descendant of Luther in Maryland, antiquaries debating the wassail bowl, gifts of Bibles to Tyne Docks children, a forthcoming memoir, and a comic tale of a monkish impostor posing as a preacher after inheriting others work.
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Brigham Young
Eexentrion Watt
Hippophagist
Owl
the Young
Luther
Hageratown
Maryland
Joseph Pease
Darlington
Tyne Docks
Hamilton
J. D. Burns
Hampstead
Chronicle
Randdéer
Home and Foreign Review
Record
Jehovah-sireh
the Record
Messager du Midi
Pigott
Sullivan
Dublin
Scott
Murray Keith
Walter Scott
Tom Marquis
Uss
Westminster
Prosser
Chester
Haton
Allen
Hooleston
Wilts County Mirror
Church of England
America
Births Marriages and Deaths Notice
Birth Vorley born February 19 at Camden road to W Vorley wife. Marriages Saville Mason wed February 15 at New road Congregational Church Thornton by Rev A Russell Bradford. Hooper Grestock wed February 17 Above Bar Chapel Southampton Frederick J Hooper of Hampshire Banking Portsmouth to Julia Greatock. Smith Radman February 10 Liver Road Wesleyan Chapel Islington William Smith M D Warrington to Mary John of Barnsbury Park.
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Saville—Mason
New-road
Richard Greatock
London
Smith—Radman
Liveroad Wesleyan
Islington
Luke H. Wheman
William
Joseph Smith
Warrington
Mary
John
Barnsbury Park
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Robert Browning
Messrs. Smith, Elder, and Co
Kensington and Belgravia Gazette
Pall Mall Gazette
Belgravia Gazette
Rimmel
New York Independent
Vorley
Camden-road
W. Vorley