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Contested Patronage and Clergy Revenue in Publick
The piece argues that clergy share in state revenue is fixed by law and that patrons must nominate qualified men. It warns against allowing political tests to determine church preferment, condemns party alignments, and urges judges and authorities to uphold established qualifications to protect religious welfare and public order. It laments the corruption of patronage by faction and stresses the need for merit over party affiliation.
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Ublick
Jeca
Pullick
Parsons
Americ
Chanel