Bible Society wages debate over starvation pay and Christian economy
A letter argues that Bible Society secretaries earn far more than sewing workers, urging adherence to political economy while exposing wage injustice. The author presses Christian economic reform, condemns poverty as a perverse outcome of civilization, and calls the church to purify social systems and define fair hire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Watkins
Bible Society
England
Times
British and Foreign Bible Society
Gilead
Christ
Rumbold
Great Protector
Providence
Christian Church
The Late Cork Election An 1849 Local Mystery Explained
An Irish letter analyzes Cork's 1849 election outcome. It attributes the Conservative win to local factors, registry defects, and clerical bias over a private dispute with a convent, with Mr Murphy stepping aside and many Liberals wavering. The piece notes little public agitation and a surprise 200+ vote majority for Colonel Chatterton.
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Cork
Colonel Chatterton
D. Callaghan
Times and Globe
Daily News
Ireland
Callaghan
M'Carthy
Serjeant Murphy
Murphy
M‘carthy
Neighburhood
Mr. Murphy
Henry Vincent in Winchester on Parliamentary and Financial Reform
A large Winchester meeting at St John’s Rooms heard Henry Vincent argue for broad reform including reduced taxation and direct taxation to replace indirect taxes. A Parliamentary and Financial Reform Association was formed, with similar addresses in Forpinosripas, Salisbury, Downton, Blandford, and Poole.
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Winchester
Tuges Bay
St. John’s Rooms
Henry Vincent
Parmiter
Vincent
Friends of Peace
House of Commons
Blandford
Duxsut
Poole
The Trade Spirit and Christian Life in British Church
Mr. Miall argues Christianity should illuminate worldly pursuits not absorb them. He warns the trade spirit when pursued for worldly gain erodes church influence, noting speculation and railway booms harmed religious character and church credibility. The lecture urges aligning business aims with gospel purposes.
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Miall
Earth
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