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land, if occasions for exceptions against such 

 appointments did not so frequently occur. 



I had so little opportunity of noticing the 

 presbyterians, as a community, that I could 

 form no opinion of their influence in Ireland; but 

 from my acquaintance with individuals holding 

 their tenets elsewhere, I should be disposed to 

 entertain a favourable opinion of their general 

 conduct. Methodism has yet made but little 

 progress among the Irish j and wishing well, as 

 I sincerely do, to so brave, so generous, and 

 affectionate a people, I cannot but rejoice that 

 this sect has had so little of success. The 

 value of church livings is greatly increased since 

 the year 18O6, when a free trade in grain was 

 permitted. Whether, after the demise of the pre- 

 sent incumbents, the parishes in which the 

 livings are most lucrative might not be divided, 

 or their incomes applied to other purposes con- 

 ducive to the general interests of religion, is a 

 question well deserving the serious consideration 

 of Government. Pardon this long discussion 

 and believe me ever yours. Adieu. 



J. C. C. 



