Secret Ballot Doctrine and Scrutineer Declarations Discussed
A letter discusses Section 41 declarations by scrutineers and the conditional nature of secret voting under English law. The author argues that the current framework fails to ensure true electoral secrecy, potentially inviting intimidation in nomination boroughs. The missive closes with a signed correspondence from THOS. NORTH.
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England
Thos
North
Church Teaching In The Rural Districts Dialogue
Letter discusses Anglican criticisms of Dissenters and rural church authority. It cites baptism, rebirth, and strict views on nonconformist worship, warning against meetinghouses as unholy and urging loyalty to the Church of England. Signed by Robt. Rumney and Edward Jenkins.
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Dear Sre
Roundell Palmier
England
Frederic Anhatt Gace
Great Barling
Essex
Church of Christ
Robt
Rumney
State-Aided Emigration Debate Stirs Nonconformist Readers
A letter to the editor argues against state aided emigration, praising and condemning motives, and critiques the framing of two supposed evils. The writer references Mr William Clark and a May 31 article, noting confusion over political economy and concerns about social movement leadership.
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William Clark
Potter
Warning Against Joseph Kemp Impostor Preacher
The Shaftesbury Congregational minister G J Woodward cautions readers about Joseph Kemp a self styled preacher who sought church introductions. After allegations circulated he fled on June 6 and was by evening vilified in effigy as a liar and hypocrite, prompting public disgrace and concern over imposture.
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Joseph Kemp
Shaftesbury
Joe Kemp
Fam
The Children of Missionaries At Home Appeal to English Ladies
A letter to Christian ladies urges support for missionaries via proxy gifts and prayers. It commends women’s Christian influence, highlights the sacrifices of missionaries and their families, and calls for continued sympathy and assistance in spreading the Gospel abroad.
Children of Missionaries Need Holiday Homes
A. L. O. M. urges Christian women in England to host missionary children during holidays. He notes many children in Walthamstow or Blackheath await homes when parents work abroad in India, China, or Africa. He argues such care eases missionary parents and strengthens their work with divine blessing.
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China
Madagascar
Africa
South Pacific
Walthamstow
Blackheath
England
Royal movements and political notes from Windsor to Westminster
The Queen and royal family head to Windsor from Balmoral next Tuesday. Princess Louise and the Marquis of Lorne travel via Dover and onward to the Duke of Argyll’s town residence. The Emperor and Empress of Brazil expected at Southampton on the Douro. Prince Imperial dines with Prince Arthur at Woolwich. Cabinet Council held in Downing Street. James Howard returns to Bedford after Brighton sojourn. A new Conservative morning paper the Champion set to launch at half a penny. Leaves from the Highlands translated into Marathi. Many royal and political figures attend Lords debate on the Washington treaty. Marquis of Lorne seats in Commons for first time since marriage and backs Army Bill. Dublin Lord Mayor Patrick Bulfin dies. Napoleon recently able to walk about Chislehurst. Prospect of Prince Arthur’s grant discussed as he comes of age. Thames Embankment compromise eyed to open Crown space to the public.
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Marquis of Lorne
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Douro
Prince Imperial
France
Prince Arthur
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James Howard
Bedford
Brighton
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Highlands
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Earl Russell
House of Commons
Dublin
Patrick Bulfin
Thames Embankment
Westminster Bridge
Autobiographical notes anticipated by Carlyle friends
Macmillan’s Magazine announces a July print featuring a dramatic poem by George Eliot titled Arm wart. Dr J H Newman prepares a new edition of History of Arianism, in hand.
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Carlyle
Macmillan
George Eliot
J. H. Newman
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