Emigration to Port Natal from St Albans 1860
James Reading argues for Christian emigration to the Natal colony in South Africa, noting Port Natal's fertile land and proximity. He outlines land grants for steerage and intermediate passengers, priced at £10 and £22 10s respectively, including voyage provisions, and urges diligence and faith in emigrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
England
Port Natal
South Africa
Australia
Christian Emigration Society
Natal
Africa
St. Albans
James Reading
Ragged-School Boy at Spitalfields Refuge
A correspondent explains the Ragged and Industrial Schools refuge at King Edward-street Spitalfields cares for a deteriorating boy once of higher station. The committee assures support despite limited funds, noting his condition and prior lodging-house hardships as key factors in his decline. The letter, dated Jan 12 1850, is signed by H R Williams Hon Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Edward-street
Spitalfields
Lam
Sir
H. R. Wiillrams
Beaumont-square
Mile End-road
Dismissed Letter-Carrier Plea for Post Office Justice
A reader appeals to the Nonconformist to protest the dismissal of letter carrier Howlett over distributing a reprint of a Morning Herald letter. The writer portrays Howlett as innocently protesting Sabbath work and urges reinstatement, citing unlawful punishment and hardship on his family. The piece calls for parliamentary reconsideration and government redress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smn
General Post Office
Howlett
Morning Herald
Senate of the Nation
Tower Hamlets
G.thompson
House of Commons
Letter on Sabbath Sanctity and Post Office Carrier
A Mile-end letter dated January 12 1850 defends a letter-carrier penalized for zeal for Sabbath sanctity. The writer petitions Duke of Argyll to urge the House of Lords to act. The signatory disclaims any Post-office connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Argyll
House of Lords
Mile-end
Simultaneous Lectures To The Working Classes
The Christian Instruction Society reports nearly thirty ministers agreed to preach to the working classes on the last Sunday evening of the month. They aim to involve nonconformist ministers citywide, provide bills and tracts, and urge private cooperation. The committee asks for prayers at pre-Sunday prayer meetings and for other churches to join in supplication for artisans living without hope. Signed by Robert Ashton and John Pitman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dzan Sin
The
Christian Instruction Society
Artizane
RoBert Ashton
John Pitman
Bolton tea party yields cross party moment with Bridson
At a Bolton electors tea party for Sir J. Walmsley, Mr. T R Bridson joined the platform amid cheering. He urged suffrage extension and fiscal restraint, while noting the banner pledge of Parliamentary and Financial Reform. The piece also covers weather ice risks and a Russia anthem incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Walmsley
Botton
Bolton
T. R. Bridson
Joshua
London Missionary Society meeting in Leeds endorses independence principle
A large West Riding Auxiliary gathering in Leeds adopted a resolution backing the London Missionary Society's nonsectarian independence. Deputation members stressed self-government for mission churches, while condemning undue obstructive actions and urging directors to refuse government grants for mission schools to preserve core principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Leeds Mercury
Wednessey
West Riding
London Missionary Society
Best Parade Chapel
Leeds
Raffles
Thomas Stratten
Richard Fletcher
Arthur Tidman
J . Joe Onossuny
Halifax
Airedale
Rotherham
Bradford
Huddersfield
Wakefield
Barnsley
Pontefract
Keighley
Skipton
Heckmondwike
Wilsden
Thornton
Brighouse
Gomersal
Hopton
Knottingley
H. Forbes
W. Willans
Titus Salt
Joh Clapham
John Peele Clapham
Peter Willans
Edward and
Frederick Baines
Alderman Brown
Samuel Hick
Benjamin Harrison
T. Plint
John Wade
W. Bruce
C. H. Jones
J. G. Miall
Walter Scott
Airedale College
Thomas Scales
Select Committee
A.lidman
James Parpie
E. Merton
A. Tidman
Miall
Jonathan Guypp
R. Sxmonuzo
E. Barnes
Cape of Good Hope
Congregational Union of
England
Wales
Independents of
Friends of the London Missionary Society
G. W. Conper
Also Mentioned on This Page
Royal Humane Society
Russia
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Scotland
Ireland
British Islands
Hammona
Eniza Cursbery
Wymondham
Norfolk News
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!