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Debaters Press Ecclesiastical Reform in House of Commons
Sir Benjamin Hall and Mr. Horsman urge dismantling the episcopal role in secular estate management. Bishops’ wealth use, non residence and nepotism cited. Gladstone and Russell caution against severing church from state while urging clergy to focus on spiritual duties. The debate signals restraint from enlarging bishoprics and emphasizes a shift in Establishment thinking.
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House of Commons
Benjamin Hall
Bee
Horsman
Eeppee
Ecclesiastical Commission
Episcopal Incubus
Lee
London
Benjamin
Robert Inglis
Cockermouth
John Russell
Gladstone
Lorda
Manchester
Mr. Horseman
Lord John Russell
Sir Robert Inglis
Mr. Gladstone
Church
Tate
Sydney Herbert
House of Lords
Benjamin Hall Mice Moe
Ee Wihamsbieg