Imagined Scene of Independency and Liberty in Covenant Era
The article argues the scene should be seen as imaginary fiction not history and honors Nye Goodwin and Vane for past actions but rejects modern liberty of conscience. It quotes Fletcher on Nye’s stance against synodical power and notes Milton’s critique of coercion in religion. It highlights the publishing success of a partisan print for Nonconformists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Nye
Thomas Goodwin
H. Vane
Westminster Assembly of Divines
Joseph Fletcher
Fletcher
Assembly of Divines
John Milton
Nye
Vane
The Irish Church Debates in Whig Opposition Speeches
Extracts of parliamentary speeches by prominent Whig figures on Ireland’s Established Church issues. Includes Sir C Wood in 1848 on church evils, Sir W Somerville on minority establishment, Earl Grey on reforming church property, Lord John Russell on equality, and 1844 remarks on ministers maintaining doctrine and Ireland's peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Wood
Ireland
Sir W. Somerville
Itto
England
F Des Wee
Earl Grey
Lord Howick
John Russell
Equal footing for Irish church seen in reform talk
In remarks from a reform debate, Sir G Grey and Mr Shiel discuss Irish church establishment. They argue for ending minority church privilege to calm Irish discontent while preserving the union, criticizing calls that timing in reform prevents action.
Malappropriation of Rochester Grammar School Funds
The Rev Dr Whiston, master of Rochester Grammar School, challenged the Dean and Chapter over their obligation to maintain twenty boys at the school. After delays by the Bishop of Rochester and reliance on legal opinion, Whiston sought relief in Chancery, while the Dean and Chapter dismissed him, provoking public protest and a subscription to fund his defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiston
Grammar School of
Rochester
Rochester Cathedral
House of Lords
Rochester School
John Romilly
Court of Chancery
Lushington
Rochester Which He Had Set Up In Behalf of the Grammar School
Dr. Whiston
Grammar School
Rochester Grammar School
House of Commons
Opinion on Whiston dismissal lacks legal force
The Solicitor General and M D Lewis state that the dismissal instrument read to Mr Whiston by the Dean and Chapter of Rochester on June 28 has no legal force or validity under general law or the founder's statutes. They conclude the document is ineffective against Mr Whiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Romilly
M. D. Lewis
Whiston
Dean and Chapter of
Rochester
Meeting on Monod and France Protestant Dissenters
An Edinburgh gathering at Queen Street Hall heard M. Monod recount the causes behind his and fellow ministers' departure from the Reformed Church of France. Noting persecutions, martyrdoms, and the church’s decline when unmolested, the speaker cited 1762 Toulouse executions and Napoleon era edict actions shaping French Protestantism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Street Hall
Edinburgh
M. Monod
Reformed Church of France
Wm. Johnstone
George Johnstone
M. Monon
Church of
Francois Rushet
Toulouse
Napoleon
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the Irish Church
Home Department
Sir G. Grey
Mr. Shiel
The
Daily News
France
Scottish Press
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