Fragmented Reflection on Religion and Secular Power
The passage argues that mode of collection and application conflicts with the nature of religion and self. It accuses secular aims of corrupting truth and suggests opposing reform as aligning with Mammon rather than virtue.
English constitution debate on judge made law and church rates
A critical piece argues there is no true English constitution and law free of aristocratic influence. It links church rates to clerical patronage, warns of rising discontent among peasants and workers, and predicts a push for reform as judges, clergy, and landed interests face growing opposition.
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Yale
England
Old England
Amatocracy
Kawera
Bentham
Squire Areghy
British India
Braintree
George Courtauld
The Late Episcopal Convention Opposes Colonial Bishoprics
A provincial warning argues that creating thirteen new episcopates for colonies will burden distant dependencies with endowment costs. It predicts increased colonial taxes and potential unrest, citing New Zealand Malta and other postings as strategic aims of church expansion.
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New Zealand
Mediterranean
New Brunswick
Cape of Good Hope
van Diemen’s Land
Ceylon
Sierra Leone
British Guiana
South Australia
Port Philip
Western Australia
India
Malta
East
Valetta
Canada
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