Objections to Voluntaryism in Liverpool Church Policy
A long letter defends Voluntaryism against charges that Dissent neglects poor districts. It argues the Church of England and Dissent adjust by relocating chapels and building new worship spaces, while criticizing papal priestcraft in Roman Catholicism. The author calls for discussion and further evidence to fully answer the critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Liverpool
Sttill
Liverpol
Church of England
Morning Post
London
P.S
J. A. Clapham
Residuum
Quail and the Church Defence debate over Voluntaryism
A reader rebuts Mr Quail's stance on Voluntaryism and its handling by the press. The letter argues his Liverpool claim is paired with a conflicting reply to the Liverpool Albion, noting national church use of selective reporting. It warns this split approach fuels future partisan rhetoric rather than truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quail
Liverpool
Liverpool Albion
National Church
Evangelical leaders seek Dissenters’ aid to curb Ritualism
The Evangelical party in the Church charges Popery threats and roars for unity with political Dissenters to halt Romeward trends. The letter urges Evangelical Dissenters to help, but only if conditions are set, aiming to oust Ritualists while preserving Protestant foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Zion
Rome
Bennett
Capel Molyneux
Evangelicals urged to push disestablishment in church dispute
In a letter dated July 19 1878 JOHN ADDISON argues Evangelicals should back disestablishment to purge the Church and weaken Papist influence. He warns Nonconformists not to support a stronger Establishment and urges Evangelicals to seek true reform rather than ally with Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
John Addison
Appeal for funds for Alexandra Infant Orphanage
Joseph Soul, honorary secretary at 73 Cheapside, appeals on July 21 1873 for donations to Alexandra Infant Orphanage. He notes debts of 5000 in interest and 432 owed to Islington for road remaking, with 110 infants cared for and space for 200 rising to 400. He stresses no endowments and asks supporters to provide immediate aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Islington
England
Joseph Soul
Cheapside
E.C
International arbitration and education bill debates in parliament
In the Commons Lord Otto FirzGeralp presented a royal message urging arbitration and a permanent international law system. A Birmingham petition seeks to retain the 1870 Education Act principle and keep religious instruction in schools, as Mr Forster outlines ministers’ planned response amid objections.
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House of Commons
Otto FirzG@ERALp
J. Pakington
Birmingham
Mr. Pell
Lord J. Manners
W. E. Forster
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J. Quail
Brierly Hill
Alexandra
Imperial Parliament
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