14 Jul 1841
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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 14, 1841
Page
1
The writer questions why Friends receive praise for consistency in opposing ecclesiastical imposts while others who act similarly are denounced. He asks how the Friends’ example can be admirable yet not binding and requests a solution to the discrepancy between conduct and profession among dissenters like Independents and Baptists.
The piece from the Church Intelligencer frames itself as an antagonist journal aiming to advance compulsory religion, urging civil debate and restraint. It cautions the foe against overstating state church authority and warns that zeal cited by dissenters for wealth or gain may be exposed. It also advises avoiding promotion of papal themes to prevent strengthening anti papist sentiment.
A report notes the Yeovil church rate issue linked to magistrates and judges claiming to interpret statute law. It criticizes pompous magistrates leaning on precedent and urges Mr Phelps to press trespass actions against distrained goods to curb self sufficiency.
Fragmentary text shows Mr Petlatt protesting church rate matters in ecclesiastical court records. The shaky notes reference archdeacons, letters of request, and a dissenting church seeking to cite a bishop over rate disputes. It outlines objections to maintenance and payments across sects and possible legal remedies.
The writer objects to letters of request issued by Sir Herbert Jenner in a church court. He argues the process is unlawful and biased, cites injustice to neighbors, questions judges' fees, and warns of legal remedies at common law. He urges reform of these courts and demands a disinterested adjudicator.
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