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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 05, 1873
Page
5
A British House of Commons debate centers on a proposed bill tightening university governance in Ireland. Critics warn the plan would censor modern history and philosophy teaching, threaten independence, and echo Vatican orders. Supporters cite religious equality and university prerogatives amid wider political crises.
Lord Hartington criticizes exaggerated party views in the university question. Catholic leaders fear State endowment while Trinity College seeks full control of education in Ireland. The Irish Secretary explains losses and gains for all sides as the bill stands. Sir M Hicks Bracy questions the bill’s usefulness if it fails to address grievances. Debate adjourned on Mr Horsman’s motion until Thursday.
In correspondence readers are urged to correct an error and note Surrey Chapel plans to lay the foundation stone next June. The plea outlines losses from a lapse lease, a £8,000 bequest misapplied, and rising district needs. It highlights seventeen Sunday schools with 6,000 children, 450 teachers, and extensive benevolent work, seeking £5,000 to complete the foundation stone and debt-free opening.
A letter to the editor corrects a prior claim about minister participation in a Leeds meeting. The writer notes two ministers spoke there but adds several others were present, and warns against misrepresentation of ministers' political activity while supporting broad Nonconformist aims. Dated March 4, 1873, Ebury Street.
The New port Abercorn Black Vein Steam Coal Company Limited plans to acquire and mine the Celywen Estate near Abercarn Monmouthshire a 1200 acre tract. It seeks £150000 capital via 15000 shares of £10 each with a favorable mining report and prospectus elsewhere.
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