Mill and Land Reform Arguments Spur Unified View on French System
A discussion in The Hammer notes John Stuart Mill's stance on land laws. Mill argues land reformers should back abolishing primogeniture and reforming settlement law. The piece critiques recent push to force corporate bodies and endowed institutions to sell lands to private buyers, referencing Times support and Goschen's speech interpretation.
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Darwinism debated at Victoria Philosophical Institute meeting
A Monday gathering at 8 Adelphi terrace chaired by C Brook FRS featured Dr C R Bree presenting a paper on Darwinism and its effects on religious thought. The discussion, with remarks from Irons Halsted Fraser and others, contrasted science and faith while noting Gladstone’s letter of interest and 115 new members last year.
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Mining Legislation and University College Exhibition
Thursday saw two major Acts of Parliament take effect the Metalliferous Mines Act applies to all non coal mines and Coal Mines Act applies to coal mines. University College London raises funds for an exhibition honoring the late W A Case M A with promises exceeding 300 pounds from students and supporters.
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Unspooling a London Letter on Baxter and Spiritualism
A London column reviews Mr. Baxters disputed remarks about Admiralty clerks and a lengthy encounter at a New Hall of Science debate. It recounts a séance led by Mr. Burns and Miss Cook with spirits, a Master of Arts present, a kissing apparition, and critique of spiritualist proof. The piece compares nineteenth century views on science, superstition, and church history citing St. Augustine and early saints.
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