Debates on Church and State and Conformity
A correspondent argues that church establishment requires law backed by force and condemns Dean Stanley's vision of a voluntary church union. He critiques state churches limiting conscience, praises steadfast principle, and commends John Bright’s stance while urging fidelity to religious truth. The letter ends with a personal pledge and blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Stanley
Sion College
John Bright
Irish Church
Liberation Society
The Quakers and Civil Taxes Letter to the Editor
A reader responding to a Nonconformist piece argues Quakers neither pay purely civil taxes nor deny medical aid, challenging the Broad Church stance on Quaker conscience. The letter contends Quakers act within their religious duties while respecting civic obligations.
Quakers Face Annual Test on Fair Dealing and Tax Duties
A Broad Dissenter argues Quakers uniquely require yearly scrutiny of honesty and tax compliance. Monthly meetings must report to higher authorities whether Friends are just, punctual, and not defrauding revenue. The writer suggests readers study The Book of Extracts for accurate Quaker beliefs.
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Friends’ Book Depository
Bishopsgate-street
East London Mission appeals for Bible Carriage funds
A writer describes a fire destroying a Bible Carriage and stock at the New East London Theatre, urging readers to support purchasing two new carriages. He argues the project spreads scripture, distributes healthy literature, promotes Bible pictures, enables daytime preaching, and provides modest profits to fund workers. Contributions urged to J. McCall and J. Powell at Houndsditch and Whitechapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East London
Tract Society
J. McCall
Houndsditch
Abolition Motion Urges End To Capital Punishment
A letter to the Nonconformist urges support for Charles Gilpin MP and a House of Commons motion to abolish capital punishment. It argues private executions conceal horrors and cites Royal Commission objections, noting recent hangings and alleged failure of capital punishment to deter murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gilpin
M.P
House of Commons
Gilpin
John Bright
William Ewart
Charles Neate
Lushington
Royal Commission On
Stafford
Durham
Todmorden Murderer Remarks Before Execution
The article recalls a Todmorden tragedy where the killer, during the act, muttered a defiant line about smoking his pipe one last time and facing hanging. It argues private executions fail to cure systemic evils and urges public support for Mr Gilpin's proposed reform plan.
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Petrator
Todmorden
Gilpin
Lord Chancellor Introduces Bankruptcy and Civil Procedure Bills
Parliamentary proceedings note the Lord Chancellor presenting bills to improve and consolidate bankruptcy law, abolish arrest on final process in civil actions in England, and validate Ecclesiastical Commissioners orders. The House adjourned at 5:45. The next day Lords met at 5:00 for formal business, adjourning at 5:20.
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England
Debates On Capital Punishment And Alabama Claims
In the House of Commons Friday notices were given to abolish capital punishment within prisons and to advance the Ecclesiastical Titles Bill to a second reading. Mr Shaw-Lefevre urged arbitration on the Alabama claims, detailing naval losses and diplomatic negotiations, while Lord Ramney urged a just speedy settlement and adherence to Paris Declarations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Givrin
Sculpier
Alabama
Shaw-Leefevre
United States
Atlantic
Mr. Adame
Lord Russell
Lord Stanley
Paris
Ramney
Shaw- Lefevre
Mr. Disraeli
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Devonport
Parliamentary Proceedings
House OF Lords
Lords
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