dignation, or contempt, for the popular charges of bigotry, illiberality, and intolerance, which are diverted from the Romanist to the Protestant; and are intended to "fright the Church from its propriety." The latter part of your courteous wish cannot be accomplished. When all our countrymen and fellow-subjects can proffer undivided allegiance to their Prince; when they can offer perfect security to the Legislature, for participation in every blessing which you solicit, your prayer may be answered. You describe your petition for political power improperly, when you term it your "right." You have no rights in a state of society, but those which the law gives you. I have thus proceeded through those portions of your work which appeared most worthy of notice. I shall be sorry if I have said any thing which can give you just offence; and I beg you, as well as those of my personal friends who are of your communion, to accept my apologies if I have done so. Courtesy is not inconsistent with our supposed duty, either as Christians or as citizens. The manly avowal of our sentiments ought rather to be a bond of union, than a cause of dislike. I conclude with begging you to accept my thanks for the pleasure I have derived from the perusal of many of your former publica tions. I have the honour to be, With the greatest respect, Your faithful and obedient Servant, London, April 7th, 1825. THE END. LONDON PRINTED BY WILLIAM CLOWES Northumberland-court. |