05 Jan 1848
Page 1
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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 05, 1848
Page
1
The text argues that civil government should align its secondary punishments with Gospel aims, avoiding cruelty and preventing further depravity. It criticizes indiscriminate harsher measures and emphasizes deterrence, proportionality, and the safety of society over punitive vengeance. It urges humane, disciplined punishment linked to social order.
An address from heads of houses backs Dr Hampden while Bishop of Oxford withdraws letters of request for examination of alleged doctrinal concerns. Lord John Russell defends Hampden, urging church stability amid debates on orthodoxy and church governance. The Hereford see details and Merewether’s role in the drama are noted.
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