An Authentic Report of the Debate in the House of Commons, June the 23d, 1825, on Mr. Buxton's Motion Relative to the Demolition of the Methodist Chapel and Mission House in Barbadoes, and the Expulsion of Mr. Shrewsbury, a Wesleyan Missionary, from that IslandJ. Hatchard and Son, 1825 - 119 páginas |
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Página 97 - ... particularly since the Society for the Education of Negroes has directed its attention to this point. From the great uncertainty and capriciousness of the Negro character, it is difficult to make sure of their attendance even where great pains have been taken ; but whenever a preacher is popular, they dress out their children and themselves, a sure sign they are in good humour, and throng the place of public worship.
Página 36 - It is to be hoped, that as this information will be circulated throughout the different islands and colonies, all persons who consider themselves true lovers of religion will follow the laudable example of the Barbadians, in putting an end to Methodism and Methodist Chapels throughout the West Indies.
Página 85 - That an humble address be presented to his majesty, to represent to his majesty, that the editions of the works of our...
Página 6 - Though," said the latter in the House, " I never received from or wrote to him a single letter ; nor did I know that such a man existed till I happened to take up a newspaper, and there read with some astonishment, that he was going to be hanged for corresponding with me ! " On two successive Sundays in October, 1823, the doors of Mr. Shrewsbury's chapel were stormed during the hours of divine worship by a furious mob, who did not, however, at that time proceed to actual outrage ; but a day or two...
Página 27 - African Society), a party of respectable gentlemen formed the resolution of closing the Methodist concern altogether. With this view, they commenced their labours on Sunday evening, and they have the greatest satisfaction in announcing, that, by twelve o'clock last night, they effected the total destruction of the chapel.
Página 33 - ... undertake to defend my character. You that are slaves will, I hope, be exceedingly careful to ' adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
Página 50 - Barbadoes, to prevent a recurrence of similar outrages, they humbly assure his majesty of their readiness to concur in every measure which his majesty may deem necessary for securing ample protection and religious toleration to all his majesty's Subjects in that part of his majesty's dominions/
Página 88 - House, having taken into their most serious consideration the papers laid before them, relating to the demolition of the methodist chapel in Barbadoes, deem it their- duty to declare, that they view with the utmost indignation that scandalous and daring violation of the law...
Página 30 - With this view the chapel was demolished, and the villanous preacher, who headed it and belied us, was compelled by a speedy flight to remove himself from the island. " With a fixed determination, therefore, to put an end to Methodism in this island, all Methodist preachers are warned not to approach our shores, as, if they do, it will be at their own peril. " God save the king
Página 101 - First ; to make negro evidence admissible in all cases, in all courts, leaving of course its credibility to the consideration of the court and jury. • Secondly ; to prevent the use of the whip, as applied to women, entirely, and as a stimulus to labour, whether for men or women. ' Thirdly ; to attach all slaves to the soil, rendering them inseparable from it under any circumstances.