Nonconformist Daily Paper Proposal Questioned
A letter questions the plan to start a Nonconformist daily paper, warning readers to consider the Dial’s fate. The writer argues that risking thousands may affect investors, while suggesting the project’s long term prospects remain uncertain.
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Dial
Onoigy Lawators
Letter from THOMAS HUNTER to editor on paper resist and project delay
The writer requests publication of further papers within three months and discusses extending a project beyond London. He addresses ministers and friends, noting initial plans for April must be abandoned but urging continued discussion and timely submissions from readers. The note is signed THOMAS HUNTER and dated from Dr. Willigme Library.
Debate in Parliament on the Irish Bill and Turnpike Motion
Parliament discussed the Regimental Exchanges Bill as Mr Goschen warned against money exchanges. Disraeli and Bright sparred over past reforms while Irish MPs pressed for relief from Coercion Acts, seeking full repeal rather than apologies.
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Commons
David Copperfield
Goschen
Henry Havelock
Gallant Baronet
Gathorne Hardy
Disraeli
George Jenkinson
House of Commons
Baronet
Bright
Mr. Bright
Stafford Northcote
Ireland
Michael Hicks Beach
Treasury
Opposition benches foresee tougher vote on next stage
The opposition did not push for a division on the first reading but expect stiffer resistance at the next stage as they campaign to block advancing the measure.
Church Patronage Bill debated in Lords for reform aims
In the House of Lords the Bishop of Peterborough moved the second reading of a Church patronage bill. He argued for a trust-based system to curb corrupt or unfit appointments, extend testing of presentees, and raise the age for livings to twenty six. The measure received support from Convocation and seeks to prevent sales of advowsons and ensure fitness and moral capacity in appointments.
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House of Lords
Peterborough
Convocation
Canterbury
Berens
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