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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 27, 1857
Page
2
The House will not be swayed by Spooner philosophy and its narrow ecclesiastical endowment plan. MPs vote sparsely, and a decisive majority opposes him. Advocates should broaden the issue to impartial disendowment and press the matter over years, aiming for eventual Ministry concessions.
The Irish Presbyterian Church gains ground as synods report strong voluntary fundraising. In Derry sixty seven of ninety eight congregations increased stipends or worked to do so, with total voluntary gifts estimated between five thousand and six thousand pounds. Ministers report various funding methods and one congregation unable to meet promises. The result signals a shift toward voluntary contributions and a reassessment of Regium Donum.
The Lord Chancellor outlines a bill creating a Court of Probate with the current Prerogative Court judge as first judge, receiving 4000 pounds salary and 2000 pounds retiring. Disputed matters would go to juries in common law courts, with the judge also handling Matrimonial, Divorce, and potentially Admiralty duties. Wills under 2000 pounds or 3001 pounds redice limits would keep county court jurisdiction. district registrars handle smaller estates. Original wills stay in the countryside. copies go to London chief registry, with a department for testators to deposit wills so relatives know where to search.
The bill contemplates no establishment of probate for real property. It preserves the right of appeal to the judicial committee of the Privy Council. The text indicates continued reliance on imperial judicial oversight for such matters.
Edinburgh town council revived discussion on abolishing the annuity tax akin to Irish ministers' stipend relief. Baillie Kay urged pushing government to transfer funds to church revenue, arguing equity and historic rights. Opponents warned of limited relief sources and past costs, but the motion passed with one dissent, urging government action.
The archbishop prorogues the Canterbury convocation until July 10 with Lower House business and committee reports planned. Most committees meet between June 7 and June 21 while evangelical plans to modify the Prayer-book seek sanction from newly appointed bishops and parliamentary actions are anticipated. A Beccles vestry considers church rate amid possible bill this session, voting to postpone. Transcripts mention amalgamation between the Wesleyan in abundance.
Reformers and the Wesleyan Association have finalized arrangements. Truk Record appeals to the public to reimburse Mr. Westerton for expenses amounting to 1,5007 for prosecuting the anti-Pusepite contest.
Sunday night preaching at Exeter Hall by the Bishop of Carlisle drew a crowded audience including the Earl of Shaftesbury and MPs. The article notes praise from the Sentinel for Spurgeon and bishops, and details the Jubilee of the Baptist College with 1,100 promises toward a 1,600 goal, plus Spurgeon at Surrey Gardens drawing 11,000 attendees.
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