Liberation Society Annual Report 1878 Growth in Subscriptions
The Liberation Society releases its 1878 annual report showing income growth since 1845 and expanding subscriber base. Bradford leads with 3536 subscriptions, followed by London 15217, Manchester 1345, Bristol 485, and smaller towns rising in number as active workers increase.
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Liberation Society
The
Anti-State Church Association
Bradford
London
Manchester
Bristol
Ashton-under-Lyne
Leicester
Glasgow
Norwich
Nottingham
Sale of Church Livings Inquiry Commission Promoted
The London Gazette announces a Royal Commission led by Duke of Cleveland and others to examine the sale exchange and resignation of ecclesiastical benefices and to propose remedies if abuses exist. Critics call the panel biased and doubtful of any strong action while noting past Lords committee findings.
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London
Duke of Cleveland
Earl of Devon
George Cavendish
Viscount Middleton
Peterborough
Ely
Justice James
W. H. Stephenson
Archdeacon Palmer
George Cubitt
George Venables
F H. James
Her
E. Stanley Hope
Manchester Examiner
Wem
Father In God
William Connor
E. A. Leatham
M.P
House of Lords
Remarkable Canon Carteis and Rev Rogers Correspondence Reprinted
The newspaper notes the reprint of a previously published correspondence between Canon Carteis and the Rev J G Rogers, praising its accessibility and significance.
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Canon Carteis
J. G. Rogers
Markham's Arctic Journey Aventurous Yet Reflective Account
The review compares Captain Markham's The Frozen Sea with Sir George Nares's official Arctic Expedition account. It praises Markham for vivid, personal narrative, humorous glimpses of crew life, and dramatic sledging trials led to 83deg 20min 22sec N. It notes details on dogs, teamwork, mustards, and the grueling road-making amid hummocks and drifts, highlighting the captain's indomitable will and cheerful leadership.
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Captain Markham
Sir George Nares
Markham
Dundee
Royal Arctic Theatre
Nellie
Markam
The Great Frozen Sea a Personal Narrative of the Alert Voyage
Albert Hastings Markham recounts the Arctic Expedition of 1875 76 aboard the Alert. The narrative blends voyage detail with personal reflection, detailing shipboard life, ice navigation, and endurance under harsh polar conditions.
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Alert
Albert Hastings Markham
R.N
H.M
Baflin’s Bay
Faith and Philosophy by Dr Henry B Smith reviewed
The essays of Dr Henry B Smith are praised for their permanent value and thought provoking themes. The article situates Smith among noted writers and highlights the enduring significance of his religious and philosophical discourse.
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Macaulay
Sir James Stephen
Henry Rogers
Henry B. Smith
Faith and Philosophy Discourses and Essays edition
Henry B. Smith D D LL D collects discourses and essays edited with an introductory notice by Geonar L Prentiss D D professor at Union Theological Seminary New York published in Edinburgh by T and T Clark the work presents Smiths theological and philosophical reflections for clerical and scholarly readers debated in late nineteenth century religious thought.
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Henry B. Smith
D.D
Ll.d
Geonar L. Prentiss
Union Theological Seminary
City of New York
Edinburgh
T. Clark
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