1991. August 29, 1796 London Forum
'Which would most probably avert from the rising generation the
untimely fate of the unhappy Weston - the vigilant activity of Magistrates; the earnest exhortation of Divines; or the salutary Restraints of
Parents and Masters of Families?
The Managers of this Society with confidence assemble together, for
the Season, that Public which has long patronised their Institution. The
opinion of the most eminent Counsel has been taken with regard to the
Legality of the Meeting, who have uniformly pronounced, that "The
Convention Bills only affect Political Discussion". It is not the intention
of the Managers to oppose or evade Laws. It is their duty to submit to
them. Political allusion is therefore, in any shape, inadmissible.
A numerous and polite audience decided almost unanimously in favour
of the salutary restrictions of parents and masters of families.'
Morning Chronicle
1992. September 5, 1796 London Forum, Wych Street, opposite Lyons
Inn
'Do not the unhappy Consequences which have resulted from Love
unsanctioned by the holy tie of Wedlock, prove that Marriage is a Duty
incumbent on Every Individual of the Human Race?
In framing the above Question, the Managers had not the most distant
idea of anticipating the trial now pending, on the murder of Mr. Yates.
It has been some months in their possession, and was sent by a Correspondent soon after the unfortunate affair of Miss Broderick and Mr.
Errington.'
Morning Chronicle
1993. September 15, 1796 Westminster Forum, Brewer Street, Golden
Square
'Are the late Suicides to be more imputed to avaricious Speculation;
Disappointment in Love; or the modern Doctrines of Infidelity?
The Public may rest assured that every precaution has been taken on
the part of the Managers to render this Meeting strictly Constitutional.
All political remarks or allusions are utterly inadmissible. Any such
attempt to disturb the Society and evade the Laws, will be immediately
checked by the Chair. The Legislature has taken from the Society the
right of Political Discussion; but its Members hope that (assisted by
those Literary Characters, who start Volunteers in this popular and
erudite Assembly) they may, on Subjects of Divinity, Morals, History
and Science, continue to receive, as it shall be their united effort to
deserve - the patronage of the Public.
The decision was against avaricious Speculation in Trade.'
Morning Herald/Morning Chronicle September 22
1994. September 22, 1796 Westminster Forum
'Has the Preaching of the Rev. Mr. Huntington, and the rest of the
Methodists, been productive of more good or harm to Mankind in
general?
The Managers observe, although they have not altered the question,
yet a line ought to be drawn between the great body of Methodists and
an individual. The violent temper of the Apostle of Titchfield street,
they know too well to invite him; but should he attend, he shall receive
that candour he has uniformly denied to others.'
Morning Chronicle
1995. September 26, 1796 London Forum
'Which is the more intolerable Yokefellow in Marriage, a Drunken
Husband, or a Scolding Wife?
O, ye Scolding Wives, who annoy your neighbours with your daily, and
disturb your Husbands with your nightly vociferations, come hither! In the LONDON FORUM learn the virtue of silence, a virtue highly
commendable in Woman; so shall we practice the duty of obedience, a
duty indispensible to the peace of Wedlock! And you, ye Lovers of the
Bottle, attend to the admonition of prudence! - The neglect of the
Drunkard deserves the clamour of the Scold. This is therefore to give
notice, that This Evening . . . a JURY OF SCOLDS will be
impannelled, the oldest and most untamed Virago in the whole assembly will be elected Forewoman, and the punishment due to every
Drunken Husband impartially ascertained.'
Morning Chronicle
1996. September 29 Westminster Forum
'Do the Talents, Virtues and Vices of Man depend on his Organization;
or are they the result only of Education?'
Morning Chronicle
1997. October 3, 1796 London Forum
'Are the opinions of Dr. Gill, Mr. Toplady, Mr. Whitfield, Mr.
Romaine, Mr. Winchester &c. founded in reason or revelation, that
the Pope is Antichrist, and that his destruction is at hand?
The Society was . . . honoured with the sentiments of the Rev. Richard
Clarke' and solicited for the attendance of the Rev. Arthur O'Leary.
Morning Chronicle
1998. October 6, 1796 Westminster Forum
'Has the Preaching of the Rev. Mr. Huntington, and the rest of the
Methodists, been productive of more harm or good to Mankind in
general?'
Morning Chronicle
1999. October 10, 1796 London Forum
FEMALE AGONY
'Which is the greatest Misfortune, to a Woman of Susceptibility, the
Loss of a Lover by Banishment, Death or Marriage?'
Morning Chronicle
2000. October 17, 1796 London Forum
'Is the Answer of the Bishop of Landaff to Thomas Paine's Age of
Reason, a satisfactory Refutation of the Principles of Infidelity?'
Morning Chronicle
2001. October 20, 1796 Westminster Forum
ASTROLOGY - FORTUNE TELLING
'Is it possible to foretell good or evil Fortune, Marriage, Death, the
Elevation of Poverty, the Depression of Greatness, by the Science of
Judicial Astrology?'
Morning Chronicle
2002. October 27, 1796 Westminster Forum
'Which are most consistent with Scripture and Reason, the Opinions of
Dr. Priestley and Price, that the Wicked will be annihilated; the Calvinistic Decrees of Mr. Toplady; the Arminian Creed of Mr. J. Wesley;
or the Universal Restoration of all Mankind, as preached by Mr.
Winchester?'
Morning Chronicle
2003. November 3, 1796 Westminster Forum
'Is the Assertion of the Right Honourable C.J. FOX true, 'There are
but two things superior to our Reason, the Love of Life, and the Association of the Sexes?'
The Westminster Forum being frequented by Ladies of the most
respectable character, and in the higher situations of life, the utmost
decorum is observed: the Managers have therefore taken the liberty of
altering one word in Mr. Fox's assertion, and substituting another of
the same meaning, but which will not admit perversion.'
Morning Chronicle
2004. November 7, 1796 London Forum
'Which is the greater Misfortune, a Man to be born without Sense, or
a Woman without Beauty?
Political Allusion is utterly inadmissable.'
Morning Herald
2005. November 10, 1796 Westminster Forum
RAKES - TO THE LADIES
'Is the commonly received opinion true, "That Reformed Rakes make
the best of Husbands"?'
Morning Chronicle
2006. November 12, 1796 Westminster Forum
'Has GENERAL WASHINGTON acted consistently with his own
exalted Character, and the Welfare of his Country, in resigning the
Presidency of the American Government?'
Morning Chronicle
2007. November 14, 1796 London Forum
'Ought the Church of Rome to be considered the object described by
St. John as the "Whore of Babylon" whose destruction is at hand?
This long promised Question is now brought forward under particular
advantages, the great Prophecies of Almighty Revelation seem now
either fulfilling, or about to be fulfilled over the whole globe.'
Rev. Mr. Clarke to either open or close the debate.
Morning Chronicle
2008. November 17, 1796 Westminster Forum
'Which is the Production consistent with Truth - Mr. Paine's Age of
Reason, or the Bishop of Landaff's Answer to that Work?'
Morning Chronicle
2009. November 21, 1796 London Forum
'Ought the Church of Rome to be considered the object described by
St. John as the "Whore of Babylon" whose Destruction is at hand?'
Morning Chronicle
2010. November 24, 1796 Westminster Forum
'Which is the Production consistent with Truth - Mr. Paine's Age of
Reason, or the Bishop of Landaff's Answer to that Work?'
Morning Chronicle
2011. November 28, 1796 London Forum
'Is the "Whore of Babylon" mentioned by St. John in the Revelations,
indicative of the Romish Church, the Mahometan Church, or the World
of Infidelity?
To this [question, the Managers] have been more inclined, not only to
evince their impartiality to both Catholics and Protestants; but on
account of a learned and ingenious Gentleman having signified his
intention of proving, that THOMAS PAINE is the WHORE OF
BABYLON mentioned by St. John.'
Morning Chronicle
2012. December 1, 1796 Westminster Forum
'Which is the Production consistent with Truth - Mr. Paine's Age of
Reason, or the Bishop of Landaff's Answer to that Work?'
Morning Chronicle
2013. December 5, 1796 London Forum
HOW TO MAKE ALL THE WORLD HAPPY
'Would it not be likely to prevent Conjugal Infidelity, and abolish quarrels between Man and Wife, if Married Persons had the Privilege of
Divorcement, as soon as they would declare upon oath, that they were
unhappy, and heartily tired of each other?
Among the Antients the Law of Divorce was carried to a considerable
extent. A neighbouring nation has revived the practice. How far such
a regulation would, in a well-organized Government, operate to the
cure of matrimonial infelicity, is a subject worthy the abilities which
are displayed in this institution.'
Morning Chronicle
2014. December 8, 1796 Westminster Forum
'Which is the Production consistent with Truth - Mr. Paine's Age of
Reason, or the Bishop of Landaff's Answer to that Work?
It may be departing from general practice, but we cannot avoid thus
publicly presenting our Thanks to the Rev. Mr. BENNET, for his eloquent and energetic defence of the Christian Religion.'
Morning Chronicle
2015. December 11, 1796 Westminster Forum
'The Bachelor's Apology "Are these times to marry"?'
Morning Chronicle December 8
2016. December 26, 1796 London Forum
'Is the Imprisonment of Mons. LA FAYETTE in the dungeons of
Olmutz, the greater disgrace on France or America?'
Morning Chronicle
2017. December 28, 1796 Westminster Forum
'Was Marcus Brutus justifiable or censurable for the Assassination of
Julius Caesar?'
Morning Chronicle