Abolition of Church Rates Debated in House of Commons
Lord John Russell defends keeping church rates while opposing total abolition and seeks a just substitute. G Thompson argues for broader reform as Dissenters press to end ecclesiastical exactions, while Henley and Coppens defend church establishments and the need to fund repairs.
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Tavistock
Lord Althorp
Oxford University
Tower Hamlets
Lord John Russell
Oxford
Finsbury
G. Thompson
Home Department
Baronet
Manchester
Henley
Coppen
Church of England
Rochdale
Buckinghamshire
Treasury Bench
Oxford City
Hypocritical rates debate ends with both motions defeated
Members discuss church rates with a mixed stance as the House divides twice. The original motion and the amendment both fall, leaving the issue unresolved amid broader talk of church and dissenters. Palmerston comments on Schleswig and Holstein noting drift toward a peaceful basis for settlement.
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Oxford
Sanders
Zeenene
Econ
Schleswig
Holstein
War revives between Austria and Sardinia report
Paris telegraph reports war has recommenced between Austria and Sardinia with Sardinian crowds rushing to the frontiers. French politics note President salary approved at 600,000 francs and taxes for April May passed. Toulon dispatches say troops to Italy will be embarked. Madrid ministry changes teased as Progresista hopes rise. New Orleans letter says Cabet faces criticism as Communist support wanes.
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Austria
Sardinia
Daily News
Paris
France
National Assembly
Republic
Frais de Représentation
Toulon
Italy
Spain
Madrid
Progresista Party
M. Olozaga
Letter from Mr Stone and church costs dispute
A letter from James Lore written from Exeter prison discusses costs demanded by the Court of Arches and potential penalties for preaching as a Dis senting minister. He accuses Bishop of Exeter secretary Mr Barnes of complicity and notes continued risk of contempt and further proceedings. The notice ends with a report of Illustrative Lectures starting at Spofield’s Chapel and praise for Mr Waite.
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Stone
Times
Barnes
Bishop of
Exeter
Judicial Committee
Court of Arches
Hishop
Province of
Canterbury
James Lore
J.J. Warte
Spofield’s
Grain Trade Slow Arrivals Moderate Yet Prices Decline
In Waoingspay on March 14 at Corn-Exchange Mark-Lane reports Wheat and Barley arrivals continuing, but overall trade remains very heavy with prices falling. Weekly totals show English and foreign wheat, barley, oats and English flour deliveries, including substantial foreign quantities.
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Mark-Lane
Waoingspay
Qate
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New Orleans
Gazette de France
M. Cabet
St. Thomas’s
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