for any extraordinary exertions. This boon that could be given to mankind. The present appeal was addressed to Think that what he'll be to you was a very poor argument; for, could any one be satisfied with the condition in which Ireland was placed at the present time, when her population might be reckoned at seven millions, and not above one in fifty was provided with the Book of Life; or, could any one be satisfied with the state of the many thousand heathen, carried unanimously. subjects of his Majesty, that were 10. Rev. Mr. Evanson observed, living and dying in ignorance that there were two things performed throughout the Colonies. It was with much pleasure that he moved "That this Meeting views, with "undiminished interest, the efforts " of the Bible Associations in con"nexion with the City of London "Auxiliary, and knowing that the " success of all such Societies is " effected by divine agency, through "human instrumentality, it appeals " to all the members of the Institu"tion for additional attention, ear"nestness and zeal." An by the British and Foreign Bible Society during the last year, which claimed particular attention. excellent and Reverend man (Dr. Morrison) had been able to state, that he had accomplished the wonderful task of translating the Scriptures into the Chinese language, and had announced his intention of undertaking, in the same language, the Liturgy of the Church of England. The other circumstance to which he would call the attention of the meet 9. Rev. William Orme, of Camber-ing, was the exertions making for the well, observed, that nobody could look with indifference on the alterations that had taken place in the religious world in the course of the last twenty or thirty years, and if any one, observing this, neglected to put forth his hand to assist, he would be guilty of a negligence and disobe dience towards the word of the great Ruler of Mankind. That there was any deficiency in this point in the City of London gave him inexpressible pain, for he looked upon the supporting this institution, not as a matter of choice but as one of imperative duty, imposed upon all Christians, who had received into their own minds the benefits and truths of the Holy Gospel. For as some have been taught that peace of God which passeth all understanding, it should to them be a feeling of infinite gladness to be permitted to join others in the same knowledge and the same feelings, and if they do not act in this manner they are not faithful stewards "dents; to the Treasurer; to the of the Lord, for it should be remem- "Secrataries; and to the Committee, bered that they are accountable to " for their countenance, support, and Him, that has given them the best " exertions, during the past year." relief of Ireland: a conspiracy was carrying on here against the enemy in that country against the Prince of Darkness. From the funds of the British and Foreign Bible Society, an immense number of Bibles and Testaments had been sent into that country, and not only in the English language, but, by a gift of 1200l., a pocket edition of the Bible had been published in the Irish language. From this he thought he was warranted to say, that there was much practical good already done, and much more might be expected. The Reverend Gentleman moved-" That "this Meeting, sensible of the ad"vantages which, under the Al" mighty blessing, have been derived "from the patronage always con"ferred on the Society, tenders an "expression of gratitude to the Right "Honourable the Lord Mayor, the "President; to the Right Honour"able and others the Vice-Presi up. He was happy to state that the Duke of Augouleme had ordered 200 copies of the Scriptures for his own household. 11. The Rev. Mr. Townley, Mis-Holy Scripture in France, on insionary from Calcutta, said, that he quiring of one person if he had a had witnessed most of the heathen Bible, received for answer, that he had superstitions in the East Indies: he never even heard of such a book; the saw one inhabitant who had made a other instance was of a very eminent vow never to speak again, and made Professor in the University of Gotknown this resolution to a Missionary tingen, who had confessed that, preby writing it on a plantain leaf; the vious to the establishment of the Missionary gave him the Gospel, and Bible Society there, he had never after one or two visits, the man turned his attention to that holy opened his mouth and said, " I will volume. These instances of neglect be dumb no longer." This was his would now, he hoped, become scarcer, present feeling in this assembly, for in most parts of the Continent the where he thought words, however question had been earnestly taken weak, if good of purpose, would be of benefit. There had been a young man in this city, who, at the time he alluded to, was about 25 years of age, in prosperous circumstances, when he was threatened with the visit of death, which occasioned him to look and see if he were prepared for such a visit; that person now stood before them, and felt sensible of the faults of the career he had formerly run. He had subsequently met an individual, whose case interested him much, as it in some respects resembled his own; that person had knelt at the feet of Tom Paine, as his disciple, as Mary had knelt at the feet of Jesus; at a meeting a Bible was put into his hands, by a clergyman, and out of respect to the donor, he had studied the book; he became convinced of its truth, and of the falsehood of Tom Paine; he went home to his library, and said, "Tom, come here," and took the Age of Reason from his shelves; he then said, " Tom, you and I must part;" and he tore the Age of Reason in twain, and stirring up the fire, threw the two moieties into the flames. He heartily seconded his motion. 13. Rev. Dr. Stules, of Holland Chapel, Kennington, observed, that the principles of the Bible Society inculcated universal charity, by which it recommended itself so strongly to our better sentiments, that all must rejoice at its success. Such was the Bible Society, and whatever might be the opinions of any man, it claimed his assistance on its own merits: Whether he be a neighbour, a patriot, or an universal philanthropist, if he sought immortality, the Bible Society opened its doors to receive him, and to raise him to the highest pinnacle of Christianity. It was the fashion to inveigh against fanaticism and enthusiasm, and doubtless they were evils, but even in Christianity there was much worse evils, and it often happened that these words were misused, translating perseverance into enthusiam. If that was what was meant by enthusiasm, he gloried in it, and hoped that he ever should. The Reverend Gentleman concluded by moving" That "this Meeting, convinced of the ne"cessity that still exists for perse"verance in distributing the sacred "volume, requests the Gentlemen, "whose names the Secretary will "read, to undertake the various 12. The Secretaries and the Rev. C. Scholl returned thanks. The latter gentleman, in alluding to the utility of the British and Foreign Bible Society, supported his observations by two illustrations of the ignorance of the inhabitants on the "offices of the Society for the enContinent, which had lately come " suing year." to his knowledge. A person who 14. Rev. Mr. Mortimer said, that, was in the habit of distributing the doubtless, many would remember 1 "the use of the Egyptian Hall, and "in presiding on this occasion, and "that the Meeting do now adjourn "to April next." This motion was seconded, and carried unanimously. Previous to his Lordship's returning thanks, that this was the very day in 1688, "Lord Mayor, for his Lordship's that William III. had landed in this kindness in granting to the Society country. He did not allude to this politically, but it was an incontrovertible fact that great injustice about that time was inflicted on the Pro testant Religion. He only adverted to this to express his public opinion, that so far from going along with these violences on either side, he should not think the Government safe if toleration was not extended to the Catholics residing in this country. Before sitting down, he would not give, whatever he might do in another place, the immortal memory of King William, but the immortal memory of one greater than any Williatin-the memory of Him who came into the world to save it, and who, by his example, had taught universal love and sufferance. He seconded the fifth Resolution. 18. The Reverend Mr. Drew ad dressed a few words to the meeting, on the importance of the circulation of the Bible throughout the world. At a late meeting for that purpose, which had been held in the north of England, it had been observed that every body present wore a smiling and cheerful counte countenance, with the exception of one person, who attracted from his demeanour very general notice: his countenance was deadly pale, and, froin all appearances, he seemed at the point of death; every speech that was made he grew worse and worse, and at last actually sunk to the ground and expired. Who is 15. Cir C. S. Hunterremarked, that he had much pleasure in announcing that it was in his Mayoralty that this Association had first been established, he? What did he want? Where did and he had had the honour of first he come from? What was his purpresiding at it. He was happy to con- pose? He lay on the ground, but fess that it was owing to the many good and excellent things that he had heard that day, that he owed his subsequent attention to the subject, and which, he trusted, would never again be broken. The Honourable Baronet concluded by moving," That this "Meeting records its gratitude to the only question was, how to get rid of "Ladies who have exerted themselves him? All seemed to yield the pre"with so much quiet and unostenta-ference to the Chairman, but he de"tious zeal in the Society's behalf, clined the business altogether [a "and approves of the appointments laugh]. Would the clergymen like nobody put out his hand to assist him: the Chairman said, at all events he must not lie there, and asked if any body knew who he was. A person present immediately whispered that his name was Bigotry [a laugh]. As soon as this point was settled, the which have been arranged by the to remove him? Oh no, they would "Committee of the Ladies Branch." 16. Rev. John Hutchard, Vicar of St. Andrew's, Plymouth, seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously... 17. Mr. Alderman and Sheriff Key wished to impress on the minds of all present the importance of practising the many things that had been that day inculcated by precept. It was with much pleasure he moved "That the thanks of this Meeting be "given to the Right Honourable the have nothing to say to him: he had once been known at the Universities, but had long since quitted those sacred haunts: he (Mr. Drew) was asked, as a Wesleyan minister, if he could manage the affair; but he pleaded that the man had never been seen at Conference, and that he therefore could not meddle in it. At length, after a long consultation, it was resolved that he should be buried in the Quaker's burial-ground, not that he was at all attached to that sect, but because, as there were no "grounds of hatred exist between head-stones allowed there, no one, however eager to do so, would be able to find him [a laugh]; and if any person' inquired of one of the Friends to point out the spot where he was interred, he would only get for an swer," Dost thou want to know, friend, that thou may'st keep him company." [Laughter and applause.] The Lord Mayor then returned thanks in a very few words, and the Meeting immediately separated. "them." The thing is a great deal worse, then, than I thought it was! What! the man who will not take the oath of supremacy, lay the FOUNDATION STONE of a Protestant Church? Is it possible that this writer can discover any similarity between this case, and those that he mentions? The Protestant places of worship, or some at least, are built in France at the public charge; but, does the Catholics, and especially Catholic Nobles, in France, assist at the ceremony CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION. of their foundation? And, as to BRITISH 66 the other countries, where Catholics and Protestants alternately IN the SUNDAY GLOBE," make use of the same building, the there is a letter, signed ONE of Catholics there do not lay the the Committee," remarking on my foundation for their opponents. Letter to this Association. I have And, mind, in neither case have no fault to find with it on my own the Protestants crushed the Caaccount, and no remark to make on tholic Church, despoiled her of any part of it, except the follow- her endowments, persecuted her to ing:---" Yes! the the Catholic Duke the utmost bounds of persecution, " of Norfolk did lay the founda- and still withhold from her a part "tion of a Protestant church; and of her civil rights, solely on the " this act of liberal feeling on his ground that she is Catholic! " part cannot be too widely known, The DUKE did this deed, it seems, " forming, as it does, so striking a to give a proof of "Catholic li" contrast with the conduct of those berality." The Duke might, one "who accuse Catholics of illibe- would think, have reflected on "rality. Not that the circum- Christ's words: "On this rock will " stance would be thought much I build my church;" and that this " of in Catholic France, which not was an act of a very decided cha"only builds Protestant churches, racter. It was this: he goes and " but pays liberal stipends to Pro gives all the countenance that he can give to a Church, or, rather, Sect, that holds the worship of the Catholics to be "idolatrous," and their doctrines " damnable!" The Duke is so firm in the religion of his fathers, that he will not take testant ministers: nor in Swis"serland and other parts of the "Continent, where the religious "worship of Catholic and Pro"testant is performed in the same "church; and where the pastors " and flocks of both communions an oath which abjures the Pope's " live in perfect harmony toge- supremacy; but his libera"ther-no exclusive privileges lity" induces him to lay the "are granted to either, and no corner-stone of a building, in which 66 he knows that that same Pope will poor souls to purchase one Numbe stigmatized as the "beast, the ber of my History of the Protes man of sin, anti-Christ, and the tant "Reformation," though the "scarlet whore of Babylon!"--Ifthis be worthy of being honoured with the name of " liberality," pray let us cease to reproach the Dutch for annually performing the ceremony of TRAMPLING UPON THE CROSS, in Japan.-N. B. I request the "SUNDAY GLOBE" to have the goodness to insert this article. But, stay a bit: I see, upon looking again at this letter, that the dull man who wrote it, sum will be only 3d. What does this fool of a Committee-man mean then? Why, he means, like the eft that bites our shoes in the coppices, to be spiteful; but his teeth are too weak. He dares not put his name, mind. But I shall, in future, lay on upon the whole of the Committee, unless they publicly disclaim publications of this sort. Let them leave me to myself. I want nothing from any thought to leave a sting in the tail Association, though I am very of it, where, after quoting my ad- proud of the applause of any of vice to the Catholics, "not to be, its members whom I believe to be for about the hundredth time, sincere. I do not want them even duped by pretended friends," he to buy my writings; or, at least, I says, that he most "heartily joins do not want them to take any meain the pious admonition." Now, sure for so doing. Free as air the word "pious" had no business have I always been, and free as there, and the irony, poor and piti- air will I always be. The Duke ful as it is, shows, that he looks of Norfolk has endless estates, adupon me as a " pretended friend" vowsons, and other nice saleable of the Catholics. Candid "Com- things; and I have a PEN. Let mittee-man" of the British Catho- each enjoy his own. "REFORMATION." lic Association! People pretend friendship when they are likely to gain by it. They pretend it, when they attempt to defend big Catholic Dukes, who have endless estates, advowsons in great number, As I have before announced, and of other pretty saleable things the first NUMBER of this little not a few. People do not pretend work will be published on the friendship when they step forward 29th of this month. I have set to assist the oppressed poor to ob- my heart upon doing this job tain their rights; and I must he a effectually. There are many strange man indeed to labour for foreigners in England, who do the half-naked and half-starved not well understand our language. people of Ireland from pretended That they may read my work, friendship. Poor creatures! Can and, for another purpose to be they do any thing for me? They mentioned directly, I shall, when cannot even buy a single copy of the second Number comes out, the cheapest of all my works. It publish the first Number in would take the amount of three FRENCH, when the third comes days' board (according to the par- out in English, the second will come liamentary reports) of one of the out in French, and so on. In order |
