Presentation of a silver tea service to Rev W Ferguson
A public testimonial followed by a tea for about 800 attendees honored Rev W Ferguson as a patriot and advocate for workers during his twelve years in Bicester. The gift, funded by local subscribers, bore an inscription praising his unsectarian support of toil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Feravuson
W. Ferguson
Bicester
Englefield-green
Black Boy Inn
J. J. Faulkner
Oxford
Elstone
Ferguson
T. Atkins
Selbie and Baker
Geoner Yarnoip Jeffreys
Glastonbury
Somerset
East Dereham
Hanpenpen
W. Upton
Harris
St. Albans
Davis and Robinson
Luton
G.T. Johnson
Parsons
Sons of Ministers
Birmingham
Midland
Angell James
Brewin Grant
George Dawson
Wife and child sold as fugitives in Baltimore
The Anti-slavery Reporter recounts a New Jersey couple where the wife and her child were seized on returning from Philadelphia and put up for sale in Baltimore for 1026 dollars. The husband, who married her as a free woman in Delaware, seeks legal avenues to reclaim her freedom or face the costly redemption demanded by the slave trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thompson
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Wilmington
Del
Correspondence on unjust editor attack 1861
Brentford letter to the Banner protests a leading article and editor’s refusal to publish it. Joan Cunnington states the letter aims to defend the Church and seeks public immunity through the paper. The writer notes the editor’s commentary on the matter and appeals for impartial publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner
Brentford
Joan Cunnington
Letter on church representation and opposition to Popery
Brentford January 13 1851 letter defends Protestant Dissenters stance against Papal influence. Writer objects to editor's accusations and asserts non collaboration with civil power against Popery, urging fair treatment and noting Pope’s potential legal infringements. Signed Joan Cunning at Ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brentford
Cardinal Wiseman
Vatican
St. Paul
Rome
Eclectic Review thanks editor for notice on price drop
The Eclectic Review thanks the Nonconformist editor for recognizing its price reduction. Circulation has quadrupled and may rise further with effort from the review and its supporters. Literary and scientific gentlemen of high standing plan to contribute, and the appeal is issued to friends in London and the countryside.
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Baptist Mission and
The
West Sadies
Committee of the
Baptist Missionary Society
Jamaica
Eclectic Review
Nonconformist
London
T. Price
Stowe
Nineveh Sculptures Delayed and Babylon Exploration Update
A letter from Mr Layard dated Baghdad November 20 1850 reports Nineveh sculptures and lions shipwrecks delaying their voyage to Oxford. He notes injuries to artifacts at Burrah and possible spring arrival, while he postpones Nineveh digs due to Porte documents and chaotic Baghdad surroundings. Longevity item follows.
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Layard
Bagdad
University of Oxford
Burrah
England
Nineveh
Babylon
Lanchester
Durham
Thomas Milburn
South Australia Faces Tax Foe and Self Rule
In August 1850 South Australia debates direct taxation and imperial policy. Citizens rally against the drag tax and demand constitutional reform, predicting increased locally driven governance and a shift away from imperial control. The piece notes failed promises on church establishment and land terms and discusses religion and public accountability.
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South Australia
England
Antipodes
Sweer
Australia
Downing
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Joan Cunninga
British Banner
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