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is mentioned with much praise ; and the Abbe 

 Raynal, in his manner, consecrates him to immor- 

 tahty. La Peyrouse, soon after, found him in the 

 hands of the inquisition, at Manilla, and attributes 

 it to the praises of the philosopher. We, however, 

 doubt, fi'om better local knowledge, that the blame 

 of this injustice can be entirely attributed to the 

 French author. 



The inquisition, like chance, falls among the 

 rich and high, upon every one against whom in- 

 formation is brought ; and it is customary for the 

 women, in case of domestic dissensions, to arm 

 the holy tribunal in their cause. The property 

 of the person condemned falls to the tribunal; 

 and only the poor and obscure man enjoys se- 

 curity. 



