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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 31, 1875
Page
5
Charles White of 87 Russell-road Kensington urges a theocratic Church separation from state control in a 1875 letter. He argues dissenters seek religious equality and oppose state patronage of the established church, urging a free church within a free state with no government interference.
The writer rebukes the Bishop of Peterborough for ignoring voluntary church work in big towns. He notes Northampton’s new Wesleyan Chapel with over 1000 seats and large donations, contrasting it with established church aid. A list of Peterborough churches follows, urging bishops to recognize non-established progress. Tan, Bir, March 27.
A resolution on the temperance question was unanimously passed at the conference of ministers of religion and sent to the editor of the Nonconformist for publication. The brief note indicates a special prayer accompanying the stance.
A letter from David Crossley vice president of the British Temperance League urges Christian denominations to observe Sunday April 25 1875 as a day of special prayer to end drunkenness. The note references a November Manchester gathering with over 900 ministers and seeks wide reader cooperation.
A letter-writer highlights the rise of weekly offerings as a new finance method for churches. Reports from Rev Josiah Bull, Hornsey deacon, Stapleton Road Bristol, Tynemouth Congregational Church, and Warrington Congregational Church show increased income and enthusiasm for weekly envelopes, with pew rents reduced or dropped.
A dated 1875 letter from Bedford signed by John Ross questions the actions of certain church followers, urging reflection on belief and conduct.
The anniversary event of the Asylum for Fatherless Children gathered March 23 at the London Tavern chaired by Alderman William M Arthur MP. Funds were urged for continued help, with a history of 31 years and 600 children aided. Subscriptions neared 1400 including 50 guineas from the chairman and 100 guineas from the Fishmongers Company.
After recess the French Government will push bills to establish the Chamber of Deputies and Senate working framework. Prosecutions of Bonapartists for hawking books and prints occur in Paris and Orne. fines range from 50 to 500 francs for distributing Bonapartist materials and photographs. Brigham Young imprisoned for contempt in Utah divorce case after paying fees and alimony. sentence includes 24 hours in penitentiary. Beecher trial resumes amid delay. NYT notes possible extension into May with many witnesses and lengthy proceedings.
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