16 Jul 1845
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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 16, 1845
Page
1
A dense report from the period discusses the Free Church stance on state endowments, ongoing resolutions on Regium Donum, and the Scormisx Dissenters Board structure. It references The Witness editorial criticism, Dr D Aubigné on voluntaryism, and a Birmingham Pilot note on rate resistance and religious funding.
On June 26 1845 a meeting chaired by Rev Richard Rigg debated a church rate to fund roof repairs. A proposal for a two pence in the pound rate drew a 16 to 15 vote in favor, with an amendment opposing the rate. the chairman refused to divide the parish and promised no one would be compelled.
A correspondent condemns a clerical advertisement offering to exchange two livings to improve income. The notice from Ecclesiastical Gazette states a 42 year old clergyman in a Midland county, with about £600 income, seeks to swap parishes within two hours of London. Letters to Rev A B at Mr Dalton's in Cockspur Street will be answered.
The letter argues for religious equality and proposes Ireland’s Protestant church relinquish public property in favor of a voluntary church. It condemns state support for Anglican establishment, cites Catholic dominance, and warns Maynooth Endowment debates shock UK establishments. Noel, a churchman and critic of tithes, frames choice as Religious Equality or Repeal.
The text reports debates in Parliament over disestablishment of the Protestant church in Ireland and potential endowments to Catholic clergy. It cites the Bishop of Cashel, Lord John Russell, and Sir Robert Peuck's positions, arguing separation would strengthen Protestant missions. It also covers Catholic missions funds, distribution of relief among bishops and clergy, and notes on church-state relations in Belgium and Scotland.
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