Debates on Church Union and Ritual Controversy Continue
The letter and discussion trace efforts toward union between Congregational and Baptist bodies amid disputes over baptism and church property. Dr. Pusey’s stance on Rome, ritualism, and Anglican unity are debated, with motions defeated and a mood for broader Christian fellowship emerging despite entrenched loyalties.
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Congregational Society
Ng Plageaf Worphin
Ibels Penge
Feghion
Angus
Peter Ati
Spurgeon
Baptist Tabernacle
John Robinson
Society of Friends
Church of England
Archer Gurney
Pusey
France
Dupanloup
Churches of England
Rome
Gurney
Hadfield and the Irish Presbyterians Endowment
The text argues Parliament shows contempt for Irish Presbyterians and that the Presbyterian body favors ending the grant. It credits Hadfield with Parliamentary success for the non endowment principle as the controversy evolves.
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Hadfield
Gladstone Church Rate Abolition Bill Dominates Monday
The Church-rate abolition measure leads Monday’s orders with Lord John Manners seeking its rejection. Bovill proposes a notice based exemption from rates and clergies warn rural parishes face hardship. Professor Plumptre argues broader implications for state support of diverse worship.
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Rome
M‘laren
House of Commons
Edinburgh
Adam Black
Baillie Miller
Lewis
McLaren
Hadfield
Regium Donum
Mr. Gladstone
Lord John Manners
Beresford Hope
Bovill
Hardcastle
Derby
Archdeacon Hill
Gladstone
Professor Plumptre
Guardian
Mr. Plumptre
Gladstone Blunder Rocked Liberal Ranks Over Abolition Bill
The article criticizes Mr. Gladstone for a costly error in the Oxford Test Abolition Bill debate. It argues his temper and tactics split Liberal ranks, diminishing party unity and risking his ministerial prospects. It notes Coleridge pressed further than Gladstone, prompting jealousy and a serious leadership misstep.
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Gladstone
Liberal Party
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. Coleridge