1792. on Thunderproof’s efsays. 20§ 
it is to be hoped, meet in a blefsed eternity, whither 
earthly animosities must not be carried.” 
‘ Madam, I am not fond of meeting fools any 
where. They are detestable company ; and while it 
is in my power to avoid conversing with them, [ 
certainly fhall exert that power: And so you may 
tell the odiows wench, whom you have persuaded to 
believe herself a saint, and whom soon, I suppose, 
you will convert into a preacher. But I will take 
care fhe does not preach to me.’ 
The loud and very angry manner, in which he 
thundered out these replies, affrighted us all, except 
yourself, who justly, not sarcastically, smiled at his. 
injustice. I remember you whispered me, ‘ I never 
saw this mighty lion so chaffed before.” 
REMARKS ON THUNDERPROOF’s ESSAYS. 
SIR, To the Editor of the Bee. 
I nave no objection to the strictures of your corres- 
pondentThunderproof, in general. The abuses he points 
out deserve the severest reprehension; and the war 
system he so pointedly condemns, ought to be repro~ 
bated By every human being who has ‘the smallest 
pretensions to common sense. In these respects I 
heartily concur with this gentleman. But I do not 
so cordially approve of his many attempts, by indi- 
rect innuendoes, to depreciate the constitution of this 
country. AndJI think, Sir, that you, in your edi- 
torial capacity, are not quite free from blame, for per~ 
mitting them to have accefs into your Bee. If you 
