The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-11-02 00:00:00

'COPY OF MY LETTER OF THE 29TH DEC,

Duckspool, 29th December, 1835.
"My Lord,—l beg leave to ask your Lordship, whether it
is your intention to persevere in prohibiting the Priest of my
parish celebrating Mass in my house, end to know on l‘hat
grounds (except political differences) you have issued such a
peremptory order as the Ifev. Mr. Shanahan says he has re-
ceived from you to this effect. _ . .

" I should not address your Lordship on the subject hut
for the ilhiess of Mrs. Gatwey, and the state of mind in which
I had seen her on Christmas-day, deprived of the-opportu-
nity of receiving the sacrament, and having prayers in my
house, in the same way we have had them celebrated for over
twenty years, before those political differences occurred.
" Your Lordship cannot (I regret to say) have been igno-
rant of Mrs. Galwey's illness; for a week previous to Christ-
tnas-day the Priest of my parish mentioned the circumstance
to you at a mouth's mind held at Stradbally, and he has said
remonstrated with you on the hardship of a female (unable
even to come down stairs) being deprived on such a holiday
of those religious consolations, which, to her, would be such
a source of comfort.

" I beg you to excuse my saving, whatever differences your
Lordship, some of your priesthood and myself, may have on
he subject of politics, it. is an act of cruelty that a religious
Female, in a bad state of health, and unable on Christmas-day
:o leave her bed-room, should he the sufferer.

" I can scarcely bring myself to believe that revenge is
your object; but if it is. I freely acknowledge you have bad
ample satisfaction, for there is no man of family who must
not feel at having seen a good wife and a good mother sur.
rounded on her sickbed by her children, deprived (on his ac
count) of the rites of her church.
"Requesting your Loid4hip may re-consider this subjec
and waiting your answer, I am, my lord Bishop, your obed
ent humble servant,

"JOHN MATTHEW GALWEY

"The Right Rev. Doctor Abraham,
R: C. Bishop, Watetfrrd.
"P.S.—I beg to add, this line of conduct is a bail return
for the many thousandi given by Mrs. Galwey's family towards
erecting chapels. convents, monk-houses, schools, &c."
These letters were quoted at length in my speech. Upon
the fact as proved by them, you make no comment.. Against
the authenticity of the letters you enter no protest in the
name of Mr. Galwey, although' it seems that gentleman is
now your near neighbour at Weymouth, and consequently (it
is natural to suppose) cognisant of your writing in his de-
fence. The letters nave indeed remained too long uncon-
tradicted, to be evaded now : and they fully establish the
fact, that the rights of her religion, for which Mrs. Galwey
must have been anxious in proportion to the sincerity and
ardour of her faith, were withheld by the Priest, under the
authcrity of his Bishop, for no other reason known to the
indignant husband, except a political di jj-rence with Dr.
Abraham. Here, Sir, is spiritual supremacy made an engine
of temporal tyranny, Mr. Galwey himself being. the judge.
Is this " a malicious and unwarrantable calumny ?"
Sir, but a grievous, and to a freeman an intolerable fact.
Mr. Galwey felt it so, and wrote accordingly, and thus one
part and the most important part of the quotation you make
from my speech, is proved to be strictly correct under Mr.
Gaiwey's own hand.
The second part of my statement was, that Mr. and Mrs.
Galwey had forsaken the Itornish Church. I had heard that
such was the case, and giving Mr. Galwey credit for con-
sistency in the spiiit of liberty which breathed in his letters,
I had believed it. And in point of fact, I gave the sequel
so, at. the meeting, as a thing I had heard, but in itself Imola-
terial to my object. My object was to illustrate the tyranny
exercised by the Romish hierarchy, and this was done by
Mr. Galwey's letters independent of the sequel. It appears
by your letter that Mr. and Mrs. Galwey have not forsaken
the Romish Church. Their aspirations after liberty have
not been strong enough to break the bonds of cherished su-
perstition. It would seem. however, that they have changed,
their residence from Duckspool to Weymouth, thus adopting
a middle course between political submission to Dr. Abra-
ham, and total abandonment of the tyrannical system.
And now, Sir, what have you done? After quoting a pas-
sage containing two assertions —one of thew of great impor-
tance, the other comparatively insignificant,—you proceed
to declare that the above assertion is a malicious calumny.
You applied, and obviously intended your readers to apply,
the denial to. both the assertions, while you knew perfectly
that it had no application to the chief of them. I shall pro-
bably, on some future occasion, illustrate, on your authority,
another principle of the Papal system. Your concluding
paragraph, addressed to what pin call "the well-meaning
and peaceable members of the Churches of England and
Rome," is quite characteristic, coming as it does from a
man who is bound by solemn vows to the Creed of Pope
Pius IV., and thereby to the unrescinde4 principles of all
the general Councils, by some of which the peaceable mem-
bers of the Church of England are anathematised as heretics.
Sir, let ns be honest. You are pledged to a system which
condemns us, as heretics, to he given over to the secular arm
to he punished, when this can be done without danger to the
interests of the Church. lam pledged to a system which,
while it inculcates love to all men, heitties included, pro-
nounces, concerning the distinguishing doctrines of the
Roman schism, that they are blasphemous fables and dan-
gerous deceits. You feel, but don't say boldly, because it
would just now prejudice your cause in England, no peace
with Protestantism. We feel, and, feeling it, nothing can
binder us Irons boldly saving, no peace with Popery.
I am, Sir, yours faithfully.
• HUGH M'NEILE.

NORTH MIDLAND AND EASTERN COUNTIES
RAILWAYS.

70 THE EDITOR OF THE 1:Il'ERPOOL STANDARD,
Srn.—Having been on a professional tour of inspection o
the principal Railways in England, I think your readers vtil
be glad to learn my opinion of two, in which the gen'ry 0
Lancashire, as proprietors, are most particularly interested
—I allude to the North Midland and Eastern Counties
Railways.
The works on the former are progressing with singular and
astonishing rapidity; the energy of the directors, and the man-
ner in which the calls have been paid up, allowing them to be
carried forward rt itb spirit. The contractors are at work
night and day, and every portion of the line is under opera-
tions. The perfection of the works is admirable. I was
assured by more than one party engaged in forwarding the
works, that a portion of the line, into Rotherham, can be
opened this year, and this, with the Sheffield and Rotherham
line about being opened, will insure a supply of coals and
minerals to those towns Irons the estates of Earl Fitzwilliam
and others, and will at once open a source of revenue to the
proprietors of the North 'Midland. lam also assured that
the whole of the line will be completed during next year.
Those who are acquainted with the localities of this line, the
country through which it passes, and its importance CS an
adjunct to the midland counties, Birmingham and Derby,
Manchester and Leeds, Sheffield and Rotherham, York and
Noah Midland, Liverpool and Manchester, and through one
or other of these to the Grand Junction and Birmingham
and London, will readily understand its great resources and
value. Mr. Stephenson stales. that it is likely to be the
grand central communication with the north and Scotland;
and that gentleman has projected, Hod has directions to pro-
ceed with, new communicating nod branch lines, which will
prove of amasing importance to the North Midland, and
open sources of emolument not contemplated .in the original
estimates. The determination of the original directors not
to make calls for some time to cause, must relieve- the- pro-
prietors.
The Eastern Counties stock is held so largely in Lanca-
shire, that a few words respecting it may not be unacceptable.
The traffic upon this line must be enormous, end the ease of
its working will make its annual expenses moderate.: The
directors very properly intend completing the first 50 Miles;
viz., to Colchester, before proceeding farther. thus concen•
trating the profits upon only a portion of the line, and very
materially increasing the returns to the shareholders. Ano-
ther call of 50s. per share wilt make half the capital
paid up, when the company can exert its privilege of borrow-
ing, and I shall be much mistaken if there be another call
for many months ; while the whole of the capital cannot be
required, if the line do not proceed beyond Colchester. I
know DO railway likely to Make such valuable retuius as
this one—its own resources are extraordinary, and the 'ar-
rangement with the Northern and Eastern will very much
enhance the receipts. Few persons understand the nature of
arrangement—it is this: the latter is to pay the Eastern
Counties £6OOO per annum for the use of the terminus, and
4(1. per passenger for the use of about three miles of the line
(I believe). If the number of passengers be only one-third
of those calculated upon, the revenue from that source alone
must be at least £BOOO per annum, thus giving the Eastern
Counties an unexpected additional income of not less than
£15,000, and if the anticipated traffic of the Northern and
Eastern be realized, the increased income will amount to
£30,000 annually. The determination of the Eastern Coun-
ties directors to economise in every possible manner, and the
active energy of the engineer, will insure the best results.
I was much pleased with the spirited exertions of Mr. Braith-
waite: under his management the works are progressing in
an extraordinary manner, and their beauty and perfection
must strike every one. Twelve miles of the line can be
opened immediately, thus insuring an early return to the
proprietors—and the works on other portions are proceeding
in a manner highly creditable to the directors, engineer, and
contractors. The low price at which the shares in this com-
pany can be had, makes it well worth the consideration of
the speculator,—as as investment it is unequalled.
I may soon take the liberty of addressing you respecting
other lines which were examined by
October 31st, 1838. A CIVIL ENGINEER.

There is a man in Kentucky so sharp featured, that he cut.'
all his acquaintance.
During the gale about four o'clock yesterday (Monday)
morning, part of a large tree was blown upon the roof of a
cottage near the Cock public-house, Borehain; fortunately
the damage was confined to the A tree was blown
across the road at Feering, which impeded the Coggeshall
coach about an hour, and another near the turnpike, itiven-
hall, was also levelled. Essex Herald,

NATIONAL CHURCH ESTABLISHMENT.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL ST.4NDaRD.

Was somewhat surprised a few days ago, to see (on
page of light reading, accompanying the Albion of the
15th instant, under the signature of T. K.) expression given
to a long surpressed lamentation. " That some able pen did
not interpose some plain questions to try the truth of some
bold assertions, contained in a sermon preached by Mr.
M`Neile, in 1837, upon the subject of National Church
Establishments." _ _ .

And not having since seen any correction of the mistake,
I beg to observe, that when the Rey. John Kelly made an
attempt to answer that sermon, it was not so much the
inability of the pen, as the cause in which it was engaged,
that rendered it abortive. But, sir, it requires ability, yes,
extraordinary ability to construe the Holy Scriptures to sup-
port to the satisfaction of an enlightened mind such notions
as those entertained by Mr. Kelly. Ido not mean to ques-
tion that gentleman's sincerity in the maintenance of his own
conscientious opinions; but I do mean to show the weakness
of his argument; and to give an illustration of the truth of the
Apostolic doctrine, that a perverse will, not submitting to the
manifest meaning of God's word, is t he forerunner of a darken-
ed understanding. And to do this, I need only notice one pas-
sage in the above-mentioned pamphlet. But as I have no doubt
many of your readers will not more than have heard that such a
work has been published, and being persuaded that no com-
ment of mine (to a person who has not read the work itself)
can give: an adequate idea of its unfairness, I will give the
passage verbatim from the pamphlet which I have before me,
and then it will appear in its native deformity. At page 11,
he says, "Still farther, in writing to Timothy, the Apostle
says, Let the elders who rule well be lounted worthy of dou-
ble honour, especially them who labour in word and doc-
trine.' (I Timothy, v. 17.) Whether this passage applies to
several individuals sustaining the same office, but differently
qualified for the discharge of its duties, or intimates a dis-
tinction between a teaching and a ruling elder, has been a
matter of dispute. This, however, is a question which, as it
has to my mind noteven a remote hearing on my present sub-
ject, I willingly wave. It is of mole importance to observe,
that the Apostle here expresSly recognizes this principle,
that the remuneration given to the minister of Christ should

he in proportion to the character and extent of his la-
mime. Now, this is a principle, which can only find
operation where ministerial support comes voluntarily from
the church. The existence of the law is supposed, which
makes it imperative on those who are taught to contribute to
,he maintenance of their teacher; and it inculcates on them
a regard to the extent and fidelity of his services, in deter-
mining the amount of recompense which they afford him. It
is self•evident that when an endowment or settled tax ex-
ists, there is no room for the operation of this principle. It
is necessarily exclusive. The fixed sum is-claimed and en-
joyed beyond the reach of control, without any reference to
the mariner in which the duties ate discharged. He who re-
ceives it may be diligent or slothful, he may abandon the
work altogether, and transfer his duties to a substitute; anti,
yet without restraint enjoy the emoluments of office. Such
n arrangement is incompatible with a compliance with the
apostolic direction : and from this passage welbus obtain an
incidental confirmation of the New Testament law of mi-
nisterial support, which it has been my endeavour to es-
tablish."

scarcely. need make -any remarks upon the above, it
speaks so plainly for itself, The Apostle is here speaking of
double "honour" being given to the "elders who rule well,"
but Mr. Kelly absorbs the word " honour" in a principle,
and thus wrests its meaning, and converts it into money, as
if the Apostle had said he who ruled well should have a double
salary; and then he builds upon this, as if the word " honour"
really signified money and money only; for near the end of
the quotation lie says, "Such an arrangement (that is of an
endowed chinch) is incompatible with a compliance with the
Apostolic direction." Now if St. Paul had said "money"
instead of honour," there might have been the appearance of
truth in that assertion, but as it is there is not even that; for
who does not know that a clergyman who " rules well," al-
though be may have a fixed salary, yet may be, and is counted
worthy of double, yea,_ treble honour? And who does not know
that the Church of England confers upon her most learned,

talented, and laborious-ministers, such. honours and dignities,
as Mr. Kelly's Independent Society, makes no pretensions
to? Such are the arguments by which he endeavours to
establish a " New Testament law of ministerial support,"
in opposition to the obi one established by .Almighty God,
and which St. Paul refers to when he says, " Even so bath
the Lord ordained, that they which preach the Gospel should
live of the Gospel." (I Cor. ix. 14.) But to return to Mr.
T. K.'s letter. fhe contemptuous manner in which it speaks
of the preaching of the Gospel—calling it "smoke," and
" pulpit swellings"—shews but too truly the character of its
author, and renders too applicable the solemn words of ou •
Lord—" But all these things will they do unto you for my
name's sake, because they know nut Him that sent me."
And I would warn him to beWare lest that come upon him
which is written—" Behold, ye despis:!rs, and wonder and
." As to the questions which he proposes, and which
he says may be very easily answered, I say they may, and I
will answer them for him in few words. They are—" What
is the subscription ? Whose is it ? Who are required to
furnish it? And to whom is the threatened penalty addressed
by the King?" First, " What is the subscription?" I
answer, the tribute required by the Kings of Persia.—
" Whose is it ?" The people's over whom the Kings of
Persia reigned. To illustrate this would ask, suppose
the government of this country, consisting of Queen,
Lords, and. Commons, should. build churches, and sup-
port ministers, out of the taxes of this country, would
they not be doing so out of money subscribed by the people,
and would not those liberals (falsely so called) complain as
much if the church were supported thus, as they do of the

present system? The third question is, "Who are required
to furnish it ?" Of course the treasurers, in whose hands were
the Sai&tribute. To whom is the threatened penalty ad-
dressed by the king? I answer, "whosoever" should presume
to alter that word. (Ezra vi, 11.) Now 1 should like to ask
M. T. K. what is the meaning of the word "whotsoevA•." He

says it means exclusively the treasurers, governors, &c.,
mentioned by name, but 1 have not so learned English. 1
agree with 11. T. K. in recommending not only the sixth but
also the seventh chapter of Ezra, to the serious perusal of
all, for the express purpose of seeing and exposing the un-
blushing assurance of men who can, in the face of such a
plain history as this, affirm that the Jewish temple and wor-
ship were not supported hp the involuntary subscriptions of the
people composing the Persian empire.—Youeg,
JOSEPHUS 11111\1011.
Liverpool, Oct. 31, 1838.