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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 09, 1856
Page
2
Readers praise the Liberation Society for cordial efficient help nationwide and welcome a public offer of assistance deemed invaluable in many cases.
The Marriage Bill reappears in the House of Commons under the title An Act to Amend the Provisions of the Marriage and Registration Act. It outlines notices by license or notice, consent requirements, and ministerial options, aiming to curb impediments and allow religious ceremonies with certificates. The measure, after revisions, is expected to pass and take effect next year. Also reported are local votes on church rates at Wickhambrook and Macclesfield, where compulsory rates face strong opposition and protests.
The Dorxine poll confirms a two penny rate with 134 votes for and 22 against from 69 supporters. In Leetwood Poulton-le-Fylde vestry, 56 backed the salary ban, about 80 opposed, as Rev J Hull chaired a meeting on June 27 proposing a 141 rate per five townships and then an amendment arguing church-rates are unjust.
Public meeting details from Northworp and Swartham list speakers Rev W Woods Rev W Symonds Mr Smith and others. Lectures and meetings referenced include a British School rooms gathering and a Trish Church talk in Derxnant Assembly Room with Rev G Jeffreys presiding.
Proceedings begin in Bath with Dr. Robert Phillimore appearing for the archdeacon. The Archbishop of Canterbury is said to have failed to meet preliminary rules to proceed, while the parish vote and cemetery arrangements spark debate in Lords and local vestry threats.
Reports recount religious turmoil as Rev. B Gray conducts a service on one side of a ground against local opposition and hints at desecration with corpses moved to deter gatherings. Separately, Britain approves two new Canadian bishoprics in Kingston and Kendon, though Westminster and Portsmouth are suggested as names. The Standard criticizes Conservative leaders for religious betrayals amid debates on Jewish questions and教育.
The Rev. Dr. Stowell delivers a farewell sermon in the college chapel as he resigns the chair of Theological Tutor and President of Ches tuat College. The event draws strong local interest and high esteem for his ministry during his presidency. The article also notes Baptist efforts in Blaenffos and upcoming ministry changes in Union Chapel Leek.
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