Expelled Wesleyan ministers rally amid calls for reform
The Leeds Declaration spurs a new push as expelled ministers tour, claim Providence backs their movement, and Newcastle meetings sell out with two concurrent sessions. Leaders press for an "entire revision" and lay power infusion while raising funds via class collections and a London sermon series.
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Gravesend
Evesham
Hartlepool
Malton
Barnsley
Leeds
Wakefield
Wesleyan Methodists
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Messrs
Everett
Dunn
Griffith
B.S. Stanley
7. Jay
Carville
Stanley
Wesleyan
Egause
Wesleyan Society
Reay
Messrs. Everett
London
Camberwell
Chaol
John Burnet
Ormer
Sion
Countess of Huntingdon
Messrs. B. Parsons
J. Sherman
Weslayan Societies in Nottingham Circuits Report
The Nottingham Review discusses Wesleyan Societies across the North and South Circuits. It notes last quarter’s deficit, covered by wealthy members, and mentions disputes over expelled ministers and recent Conference conduct.
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Nottingham Review
Nottingham
Voluntaryism in the United States and Social Life
An Eclectic Review excerpt discusses Lyell’s Second Visit to the United States. It argues that state churchism harms social life by limiting civil and religious liberty and elevating government over individual conscience.
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United States
Sir Charles Lyell
American religious liberty cited as wholesome reform in New England
The author lauds the growing temperance of the American public, especially New England, for separating civil government from religion. He argues voluntary religion benefits the state and society, notes Europe’s influence, and cites Lyell on Portland churches. He discusses candidates’ denominations and the tolerant, diverse religious landscape across the Union.
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New England
Europe
Ephesus
Portland
Maine
Sir Charles Lyell
Clay
Polk
America
Charles
Mr Gorham In THE Courts of Law Letter
Rev G C Gorham expresses thanks for unsolicited aid to defend a divine cause. He notes the Brampford Speke Fund faces three costly legal proceedings and vows to provide contributors with a complete list of contributions and an audited account of disbursements when appropriate.
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Brampford Speke Fund
Denunciation of church-rates by Colonel Wyndham
Colonel Wyndham denounces church-rates as unjust, urging England to resist this tax by clergy in a Brighthelm sermon. He laments the imposition on conscience and pocket, condemning Puseyism and clerical authority over laity while calling for civil freedom and religious liberty.
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Wyndham
M.P
West Sussex
Coningham
Rogatelodge
Petersfield
Brightom
England
Prenton
Fatal Accident During Sunderland River Crossing
A gale drove ships into Sunderland harbor as a ferry carried about thirty passengers. Three men clung to a mooring-chain. a brig turned, hitting one man and he died. The other two survived, many vessels ashore, many lives and property lost. In London a plan for working-class lodging clubs advances with bids, baths, libraries, and rooms.
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Sunderland
Argyle-rooms
Liverpool-street
King’s-cross
King’s Cross
Guy
King’s Road
St. Pancras
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