[136] "Christianity in Relation to Freethought Scepticism and Faith: three discourses by the Bishop of Peterborough, with special replies by Charles Bradlaugh."
A similar case in a small way happened at Deptford in April 1873. A Rev. Dr Miller had delivered some addresses in the Deptford Lecture Hall against "unbelievers," and it was proposed that Mr Bradlaugh should reply to these addresses in the same place. He had frequently spoken in the Deptford Lecture Hall before, but when the Deptford Freethinkers sought to engage it for a lecture in answer to Dr Miller, the Committee refused to let the hall for that purpose. This intolerance the Kentish Mercury applauded by referring to it in bold type as "noble conduct."
[137] September 26, 1871.
[138] See Chapter ix., vol. ii.
[139] Earl Fortescue at the King's Nympton Farmers' Club, November 1871.
[140] Address to the Cardiff Constitutional Association.
[141] The Observer's own report stated: "At first there seemed to be an inclination to rush to the doors, which might have led to great sacrifice of life."
"The French Republic.—liberty, equality, fraternity.
"Government of National Defence.
"Tours, 21st October 1870.