, 1858-08-27
VNcouvFR, W. T., Aug. 9th, 1858.

VNcoUvER, W. T., Aug. 9th, 1858.
Mr.. j. F. DEvoRE- Sir: In the Pa
eifc Christian ADVOCATE, of July 3lst, there
was letter written by you which contains
the following paragraph Romanism, in
the person Of Mr.. Rossi, ian italian who
has charge Of a mission in this country is
ASSUMING fearful appearance in this Ter
ritory, A few days since, he approached
me in this place (Olympia) and requested
me to have certain Methodist preacher
cease to visit his flock. l said to him, this
is free country, and the said preacher
shall go where he pleases. He then re-
marked that he would expose him publicly.
The following Sabbath be Denounced our
clergy as being illiterate, and unworthy Of
heavens smiles. We are thankful that the
Pope does not reign in this country, and
that there is no Inquistion here and we
are truly glad to be ranked with o Luther,
q Wesley and the holy men of Israel" !"
Though l hope our sensible public will
Justly appreciate the above according to its
value, as both you and | are known on the
Sound, and especially in Olympia, l will,
however, write this to enlighten those who
do not know me, and are bewildered by
you. Romanism, in my person, write you,
is assuming a fearful appearance in this
Territory. You must Gvow that you are
either very much afraid, or very weak, for
a Catholic priests presence, alone, makes
you tremble and apprehend o check, per-
haps, to your selfexalted exploits What
is that, Whereat you are so much fright
ened2 You know | have not Tract So
eiety to propagate, nor hymn books to dis
seminate you well know that do not 60
around to proselyteize, my principles for
bidding me to trouble consciences which l
may suppose to be bona tfde though | know
they ore misled you know, also, that on
account of the difficulty 4 have still in
speaking the English language, I am un-
able to influence people BY disclosing oil
the Misrepresentation you have, until now,
propagated against that Church, which you
should, at least, respect through every good
motive. What, then, is that which fright
ems you? 1t is,--own the truth, sir l--it
is because our sensible people begin to per-
ceive how grossly they have been deceived;
and this happy effect is produced by the
presence Of Catholic priest among them
That is all the cause Of your fears, Of your
apprehensions. That is what excites both
/ you aud some other of your brethren TO cry
out against q stranger Be not afraid,
nevertheless sir though4I shall endeayor Y
do what isi IN, my power TO enlighten peo'
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