Belief in religious obedience and oppression
The passage contends that Catholics and their religious duties lead to belief in submission to oppression and torture. It suggests English abbesses or similar figures would have easier lives if this superstition were true, highlighting the perceived burden of Catholic devotion.
Cardiff Prosyletizing Case Raises Moral Doubt Over Wesleyan Ministers
A six day Cardiff trial concluded with a verdict against a Wesleyan minister and his wife for unlawfully enticing and concealing a young woman, Esther Lyons. The piece condemns the couple's proselytizing network as dangerous and morally objectionable, urging that the legal penalties are inadequate for the offence and warning of wider societal harm if such methods spread.
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Cardiff
Imes
Wales
Gally
Amdexbran
Thomas
Thomases
Esther Lyona
Mases
China
Peru
Esther
England
Prussia
Esther Lyons
Sarah Carver
Mr Thomas
Lyons
Critique of Tourists Following Been There Fashion
The piece mocks vacationing travelers who retreat into conventional routines, preferring beaten paths over independent judgment. It contrasts real pleasure with gregarious habits, noting tourists mimic Murray’s choices, travel with little liberty, and transplant London habits abroad. It questions authenticity in fashionable travel.
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Mariana
London Super Mare
Murray
Europe
Mount Bianca
London
Charing Cross Pleasures vs Rural Scenery
A Cornhill Magazine reflection argues urban scenes captivate most people more than rural landscapes. It notes the appeal of city life with omnibuses and shop windows, while urging readers to study nature to truly appreciate mountains, lakes, and forests.
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Johnson
Charing-cross
Matthew Arnold
Cornhill Magazine
Powder-room fashions of the eighteenth century explored
In a vivid reminiscence the powder room and its ornate rituals are described. The article outlines hairdressing, powdering techniques, and the elaborate gowns and headdresses of fashionable ladies, noting the era’s bold silhouettes, flowered silk, and grand hats. It reflects on social behavior, carriage etiquette, and the cost of luxury in that period.
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Belinda
Punch
Eve
Guinness
Flora Mae
Psalm sermon and royal gift critique in Kelso
A Kelso minister Mr Ramsay lectured on the 416h Psalm noting verses about wives in earlier lines and adding a quip about King David. The item also reports Australian reaction to Duke of Edinburgh gift estimates, comparing generosity with expected gratitude as defined by Rochefoucauld.
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Ramsay
Kelso
David
Australia
Duke of Edinburgh
Les Rochefoucauld