Peace and Anti Slavery Society Appeals in Religion Debate
A London meeting argues Christianity alone cannot end war and slavery, urging temperance and anti slavery efforts. Speakers defend Christian fingers pointing at sin, condemn war taxes, and press for universal peace through moral reform.
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Christiana
John
the Baptist
Herod
Peace Society
Christian Church
United States
Charlestown
L. Heyworth
M.P
Europe
Elastiie
Resolution passes to bind them to keep the peace
A meeting adjourned after strong cheers with a resolution to secure money binding the parties to peace. Mr. J. S. Buckinawam seconded and Dr. Burns supported the measure, which was carried. A vote of thanks was given to the two chairmen before departure at about 10:15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance Society
Friends of This Society
Exeter Hall
Bowley
England
Wales
Association
Wesleyan Temperance Society
Central Association
Williamson
T. Mathew
Ireland
Cork
J. S. Buckinawam
Dr. Burns
Quarantine and Sanitary Debate in Parliament
The General Board of Health presents a report on quarantine to Queen and Parliament. The Times notes two main conclusions: epidemics share common conditions and are not transmitted by quarantine as once believed. Contagion via merchandise or personal contact is denied, with stark proofs and implications for public health policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Board of Health
the Times
Barbadoes
England
West Indies
Tropics
Manchester
University Reform Letters Prompt Continued Debate
A correspondent criticizes Cambridge University governance and the handling of grievances raised by a Disfranchised writer. The letter questions whether the theological exam is optional, suggests favoritism in ordinations, and alleges the vice-chancellor is pressured to veto redress by university authority.
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Daily News
University of Cambridge
Senate
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M. Audebez
Evangelical Society of France
Foreign-aid Society
France
Jesus
Auxerre
Villeneuve le Roi
Appoiguy
Villevatre
Sens
Crondall
Uiversity Reform
Nonconformist
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