28 Oct 1868
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 4 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 28, 1868
Page
1
The piece surveys Irish Church Establishment reforms, noting widespread anomalies in benefice incomes and uneven parish provision. It criticizes the Commissioners' plan, defends reform from a church perspective, analyzes Ritualist and Evangelical tensions, and comments on Gladstone's Wales remarks and clerical realignments.
The article critiques bishop-makers in Evangelical dioceses, noting the trend to please political parties and legal clergy. It contrasts the standard approach with Dr. Jacobson, who possesses an Oxford influence that sets him apart from the traditional mold.
The speaker mocks Archbishop of Armagh and Beresford influence in Ireland. He suggests the Primate, tied to Beresford wealth, would never advocate reform or disestablishment, as such moves threaten family fortunes and the church’s resources. The piece lampoons reform rhetoric and the church establishment.
The Irish Church is discussed by Mr. Gladstone at a South West Lancashire meeting in Ormskirk. He warns disestablishment would be worse than conquest and criticizes indecisive party tactics while praising Nonconformist support and urging gradual, fair reform rather than depletion of the Establishment.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.