Directors Threaten Silence Over Monopoly Debate
A publication calls out directors for a paradoxical silence on a monopoly issue urging an honest policy. It warns that hush efforts endanger the society and appeals for decisive action by the committee or a bold ally to preserve the institution’s prosperity.
Clerical Forbearance in Norwich Diocese
A Nonconformist critique uses the Yarmouth clergyman case to illustrate how state church power shapes moral standards. It condemns vested church influence, cites Francis Cunningham and Mr. Baines, and questions evidence and conscience in church trials and public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Yarmouth
Waters
Francis Cunningham
Cunningham
Church of Christ
The Sick Lion and the Ass
Balance Esq and Mr Alexander of Edinburgh attack William Baines reputation. Joseph Smith of Chiswell-street St Luke's praised for his residence as the vicinage is lauded. the following paragraph proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balance Esq
Alexander
Edinburgh
William Baines
Joseph Smith
Chiswell-street
St. Luke's
Church rates and citations echo through English parishes
Reports detail William Baines jailed in Leicester for nonpayment of church-rate costs and other recusants cited to Canterbury. Debates cover disputes over rate validity, magistrates dismissals, optional parish measures at Kirknewton and Exeter, and local protests. a Potton petition seeks abolition of church rates with signatures including John Cressy Lloyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Baines
Leicester
Archbishop of Canterbury
James Shardlow
Arches Court of Canterbury
Thos
Wm. Stevenson
W. Til
Bedford
Hill
Tfill
Till
Northampton Mercury
Burslem
Messrs
Maddock
Seddon
Hall
Mayer
Piddock
George Wigley
Exeter
Kirknewton
Northumberland
St. James'shapel
Potton
John Cressy Lloyd