Reminiscences from Virginia on War, Race, and Northerners
The writer reflects on Confederate and Union views from Virginia, noting northern prejudices, habits of clergy, and memories of picket line courtesies between soldiers. He contrasts English and Virginian attitudes, mentions Ku Klux rumors, Libby Prison origins, and cigar scarcity in the interior, with anecdotes about Patrick Henry and Governor Berkeley descendants.
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South
England
Wilberforce
America
Matty
Richmond
Old Dominion
James
Walter Scott
Virginia
Charlotte Courthouse
Patrick Henry
Dr. Berkeley
William Berkeley
Grantley Berkeley
North
New York
Dahomey
New York State
George L. Babcock
Deposit
N. Y
Libby
Luther Libby
Jeff. Davis
National Hotel
John Bright
Angel
Liberal Nonconformists and the ballot in national interest
A letter from London argues Nonconformists should not topple a Liberal government over schooling policy. It contends Tory gains would harm the national good, urging Liberal and Nonconformist unity to advance the ballot issue and support Gladstone.
Forster Measure Debate Warns Conservatives Advantage
An English letter warns that chasing the ballot first could hand victory to the Tories and derail educational reform and Liberation efforts. The writer, a self described advanced Nonconformist Liberal, hopes Dissenters prioritize national good over party pique and would support Liberal candidates like Mr. Gower if given a vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
East Surrey
Gower
E. E
Ministerial recommendations stir calls for reform
A letter to the Nonconformist urges a new constitution for the Congregational Union and critiques current ministerial recommendations. The writer cites cases of faulty endorsements, moonshine sermons, and invasive private inquiries, demanding radical changes in minister selection and accountability.
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Congregational Union
London
Blank
The State Church in the Rural Districts
A long letter from a churchman sharing experience with rural villages in Norfolk Somerset Cornwall Devon Hants Notts and Middlesex. He contends about Church of England influence in agricultural districts and cites a remark on rural serenity and religious life.
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Home Missionary Society
Norfolk
Somerset
Cornwall
Devon
Hants
Notts
Middlesex
Church of England
Tam
Suffolk
R. Palmer
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Candon-street
J. G. Rogers
Gladstone
Liberal Party
Ainsé le Unanimous
Messrs. Gladstone
State Church