Debate on religious influence and persecution in Ireland and Britain
A quote heavy discussion notes opposition to legislating against religious influences, arguing persecution risks and the need for the triumph of truth. It recalls Cardinal Wiseman, Father Gavazzi, and Primate Cullen, with Ireland’s Catholics vowing steadfastness amid potential penal laws and the Archbishop of York hinting at Cardinal Wiseman’s rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Taft’s
Walmesly
Father Gavazzi
Cardinal Wiseman
Primate Coullen
Drogheda
Ireland
England
Christ
York
Brighton Church Rate Case Heard in Ancues Court
In Brighton, Ancues Court heard the church rate dispute from St Nicholas parish against W. Bentley. The libel seeks a 1d in the pound rate for repairs and services after 1846 47 vestry votes. Bentley resisting as 19s lid assessed. The court noted the Braintree case pending in the Lords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
Brighton
St. Peter
W. Bentley
Chichester
Consistorial Court
Cordy
Williams
Conningham
Bass
Bentley
Boykett
London
J. Jenner
Dr. Harding
Braintree
House of Lords
Case contrasts church rate amendments with Braintree ruling
The discussion centers on whether parish votes for church rates included luxury items and if amendments amount to a rejection. Judges compare to the Braintree case, noting proposed items like pew-openers and organ repairs. The court cautions against enforcing voluntary contributions and weighs if the rate should stand or be challenged, with a final judgment awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braintrée
Church of St. Peter
Braintree
Curteis
R. Phillimore
What is a church and its living builders
A reflective piece quotes poems and church critiques, contrasting stone churches with a living church built of believers. It cites church debates from Thurles Synod and remarks on authority of Papal decrees. Include references to Bishop of London and Bishop of Oxford and critique of creeds and ordinances.
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Gopress CouLeces
Cork Reporter
Thurles
Freeman’s Journal
Epriscopau Learnina
London
St. Stephen's
Walbrook
Jesus
Jerusalem
Oxford
Jesus Christ
Wesleyan Decline in District Memberships Reported
The Wesleyan Times records sharp drops in membership across districts. Kingswood falls from 1100 to about 100, Wakefield from 2200 to 800, Lam beth near 308, and Hinde street 330. Pudsey Bramley circuit expels fourteen leaders and 214 members in one night, and Wibsey Great Horton circuit deposes 160.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Times
Kingswood
Wakefield
Lambeth
Hinde-street
London
Pudsey
Bramley
Great Horton
Testimonial Breakfast for Rev. John Pye Smith at London Tavern
A public breakfast at the London Tavern honors Rev. John Pye Smith D D LL D F R S with W A Hankey presiding. Speakers praise his vast learning and devotion while noting a fund of £2600 set to support his declining years and Homerton and Highbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Tavern
John Pye Smith
F.R.S
W. A. Hankey
William Atsis Hanxry
Doddridge
New College
London
Homerton
Highbury
Joshua Harrison
Dr. Smith
Homerton College
Jesus
Christ
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ancues Court
H. J. Fust
Cordy and Others
Pye Smith
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