the Protestants have themselves only to blame, and the difficulty can be
remedied by their giving an equal amount. But if, on the other hand, the
Government gives in proportion more to the Roman Catholics than it does
to the Protestants, then the Government is showing a wholly
unjustifiable partiality. Figures are in order on this subject. Who will
furnish them?

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A MINISTER'S TESTIMONY.

"I have just been reading the AMERICAN MISSIONARY for August with
profound interest. I rejoice with you that the 'figures are still
improving'.

"Your 'practical thoughtful friend' is a suggestive example for us all,
I am not surprised that this year he 'has doubled his special
contribution.' 'Nothing succeeds like success,' is true also of
achievement in bringing ourselves to give to the Lord of what he is
constantly giving to us.

"I thank God for the simple, but singular and noble justice done by that
judge and jury in Chicago who maintained the civil rights of brother
Smith.

"Mrs. Regal's paper on 'The Local Society,' seemed to me full of
excellent suggestions. One in particular, that of a birthday offering
containing a cent for every year of age, is eminently practical, and
conducive to surprising results. How better can we set up our Ebenezer