, 1858-08-27
REPLY OF L. ROssI TO j. =. DEvORE.

| NANcorvFE, W. T., Aug 9th, 1858.
Mn j. F. DEyoRr--
Sir: In the Pacific Christian Adcoc0te Of July
Slst there was a letter written by you, and con-
tanning the following paragraph
| Romanisn, in the person Of Rossi, ian Italian
who has charge Of mission in this country
is assuming fearful appearance in this Territory
A few days since he approached me in this place,
(Glympia) and requested me to haye q certain
Methodist preacher cease TO visit his flock said
to him, this is free country, and the said preach
or shall so where he pleases.' lie then remarked
that he would expose him publicly. The follow.
ing Sabbath he denounced our clergy as being
illitcrate, and unworthy Of Heavens smiles. We
are thankful that the Pope does not reign in this
country, and that there is no inquisition here
and We arc truly glad to be ranked with Luther,
a Wesley, and the holy men of Israel"
Though hope our sensible public will appre-
ciate the foregoing according to its value, as both
you and arc well known on the Sound, and es-
pecially in Olympia, will, however, write this
to enlighten those who do not know me, and arc
bewildercd by you. "Romanism, in my persOn,"
write you, "is assuming fearful appearance in
this Territory" You must avOw that you are
very afraid, or very weak for the presence Of a
Catholic priest alone makes you tremblc and ap-
prehend check, perhaps, to your selEcxalted
exploits. What is that whcrcat you arc SO much
frightened? You know have not u Tract Soc-
ETY. 10 propagate, nor hymn books to disseminate
You well know that do not go round to proselyt-
izc, my principles iorbidding me to trouble con-
sciences which may suppose to be bona ,Jide,
though know they are misled. You know, also,
that on account Of the difficulty still have in
speaking the English language, am unable tc
influence people by disclosing all the msrcpresen-
tatiohs you have until now propagated against
that church which you should, at least, respect
through every good motive. What, then, is that
which frghtcns your ltis, (own the truth, sir,
because our sensible people begin to perceive how
grossly they have been deceived and this happy
effect is produced but by the presence Of q Cath
olic priest among them. This is all the cause Of
your fears, Of your apprchensions That iswhat
excites both you and some Others Of your fellow
brethren to cry out against stranger. Bo not
afraid, nevertheless, sir; though shall and will
cndcavOr to do what is in my power to enlightcn
people-were to obtain It but through my pres
ence-that will not interfere at all with your bus
incss. am nothere to stop your begging, your
increasing and improving farms and properties
God forbid Nor your enjoying all the blessings
reserved to the holy men Of Isracl," amongst
whom, Of course, you will have fair place. Be
easy, sir, be tranquil, keep quiet for Imay inform
you that the fearful appearance Of Romanism
pcrsonifcd in me" will not iljure your mission.
Only Iwarn you, sir, to be Truthful for your state
mcnts do want truth. Ididnot "request you to
have a certain Methodist preacher cease to visit
my Aock for It would be foolish in me 10 pretend
TO enchain Satan, especially in " free country"
l but asked you in the most polite manner to tell
young fanatic school boy-lor as such your wor-
thy coadjutOr is known in 0lympia,-to cease Sc
ducing and corrupting souls belonging to my
flock. In thus addressing you twas my expccta-
ton to find IN your person a gentleman, reason
able being and a Christian soul But alasI Twas
mistaken, and am not ashamed TO make public
confession Of my mistake, hoping you win grant
unto me gratuitous absolution.
The emissary you sent to spy my movements
quite suited your intentions and related to you
fhlsehood for I did not denounce your clergy
as being iIlitorate and unworthy Of Heavens
smiles;" It being useless 10 repeat what is more
evident than the suns light in full noon. do
heartily regret you did not add in your above
mentioned letter, all my conversation with you in
thatremarkable meeting; for could then let you
know that it was but an echo Of the public feel
ing and sayings concerning you, throughout the
Sound; aud you shOud very well know the old
adage, cor pcpuA, cor Del"
L. RossI, C.P.
JOHN J. MURPm, ESQ.,, formerly associated
with US in tho Alta California establishment,
San Francisco, we learn, has become permanent
resident Of whateOm. Mr.. Murphy was among
the pioneers Of California, and during period OF
six or seven years was connected with the Alta,
in various capacities. ehas opened a stationery
and newspaper agency Office in WhatcOm, in
connection with the agency Of Freeman & Co.'S
Express. A MORE efficient agent that Company
could not well have. and they are fortunate in
securing his services r
S)tu SNbtrtistmtats.