Unions of Nonconformists and University Reform Debate
The piece argues that nonconformists seek equal rights before the law, not privileges, and critiques clerical domination in English universities. It notes the Test Act’s removal but warns the ecclesiastical spirit remains, hindering secular reform and broader access, contrasting English and German university trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Landon
Pattison
Germany
England
Lincoln
Oxford
Cambridge
Disestablishment movement lectures across Tyne region
Reports detail Liberation Society lectures in Durham and South Shields with Rev James Browne and others, outlining aims to disestablish the church. Meetings span Botton Colliery, Tyne Dock, South Shields Laygate, PoHoos line, Lineholm Todmorden, and Darlington venues with strong turnout and police involvement after disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Browne
Bradford
Baptist Tabernacle
Laygate-lane
South Shields
Liberation Society
J. E. Cracknell
John Parker
East-street Presbyterian Church
Tyne Dock
Horton
P. Reid
Tyneside
John Hope
Hexham
Lineholm
Topmorden
Gordon
General Baptist
Todmorden
Sharman
Chapman
Darlington DerpatTina CuAss
Mechanics’ Institute
Arthur Pease
J.P
Darlington
Central Hall
Lee
London
York
Church Defence Association
Trow
Ironworkers’ Association
Outrage Ends Speech Right With Adjournment Move
A period of applause followed by an adjournment to the next week was proposed after Mr. Gordon had saluted the floor, signaling that arrangements would secure the right of speech restrained by order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Nonconformity and Liberal Strength in 19th Century Britain
Mr. Cowen M.P. praised Nonconformists for backing Liberal gains and religious liberty at a luncheon honoring Rev H E Radbourne in Newcastle. He warned against Church of England bias, urged disestablishment of Presbyterianism, cited Lord Russell and Beaconsfield on Dissenters, and stressed ending religious inequality through active Dissenter power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Liberal Party
Lord Russell
Forster
Lord Beaconsfield
Ireland
Church of Scotland
Episcopalians
Scotland
Europe
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