19 Jan 1848
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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 19, 1848
Page
1
The passage argues that Christian principles urge rulers to prevent war through lawful, peaceful means. It calls for protecting rights, repairing wrongs, restraining interference, and fostering international trade while avoiding provocative displays of power. Arbitration, honest diplomacy, and a moral influence would reduce war without surrendering sovereignty.
A damp evening did not deter a large crowd at the Literary Institution hall in Essex for a tour stop by the Anti State Church Association. Speakers including Mr Scoble and secretary Mr Carvell Williams argued that state involvement in church affairs harms religious liberty and public governance.
In the Queen's Bench on Friday Sir Fitzroy Kelly moved for a rule to show cause why a mandamus should not issue to the Archbishop of Canterbury and his deputy to permit opposers to appear against the confirmation of Renn Dickson Hampden to the Hereford bishopric. The case centers on whether the Archbishop's confirmation is a judicial act and if opposers may challenge on grounds of age learning sobriety loyalty and piety.
The piece notes a social reform agenda focusing on church land issues and national ownership. It details a itinerary starting Tuesday at Coggeshall with Dr. Cox, moving to Braintree Halstead and Witham, then Billericay Maldon Colchester next week, and a conference at the White Hart in Braintree. Chelmsford date given as Jan 18.
An article from the Daily News praises the Hampden controversy as a catalyst for reform in church government. It lauds high church leaders for exposing abuses, inviting scrutiny, and shifting power away from prebendal appointments toward public discussion and accountability.
From the Hampden dispute and Whately’s letter the piece argues for church reform toward lay and democratic influence, warns of state disengagement if the church severs ties, and predicts wider strife over episcopal appointments and church governance. It cites Henry VIII era property rights and urges resumption of state wealth and repeal of compulsion to fund a church.
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