parts of the Wesleyan Discipline to which his communication
referred. This was the position in which the application of Dr.
Ryerson was presented to the Conference, and, after a somewhat
animated discussion on the subject, the resolution [for his
re-admission] was adopted by nearly a two-thirds majority.

Immediately on the publication of this article, I sent it to Dr. Ryerson
at Boston, where he was about to take the steamer for England. He at
once replied to the Editor, and sent the letter to me for insertion in
the _Guardian_. In his private note to me, dated 3rd July, he said:--

I think the _Guardian's_ statement is the most shameful attack that
was ever made upon me--one that I did not expect even from him--one
that I would not have believed had I not seen it. What may be the
end of this affair, I cannot yet see. But I am satisfied in my own
conscience as to the course I have pursued, and as to my present
duty. As to rescinding the clause of the Discipline relating to the
exclusion of persons for not attending class-meetings, no
determination was expressed to enforce it. On the contrary, it was
declared to be a dead letter in many places. What I maintained was,
that the practice and the rule should be in harmony. You will see
what I have said to the Editor of the _Guardian_ in a private note.

Remember me affectionately to all; and may Almighty God prosper you
in your educational work during my absence.

The following is a copy of the private letter to Rev. J. Spencer, which
accompanied Dr. Ryerson's reply to the editorial:

I was not a little surprised and pained at your unfair and unjust
statement respecting me, and especially after what passed on my leaving
the Conference, and your careful silence on the subject until I had left
home, and would not therefore be likely to have it in my power to
furnish an antidote until your injurious statement had accomplished its
object as far as possible. But I am thankful that, through the prompt
kindness of Mr. Hodgins, and by that means alone, I have been furnished
with a copy of the _Guardian_ in time to write a hasty reply before
embarking for the other side of the Atlantic. I have requested Mr.
Hodgins to take a copy of my communication to you, as I have not time to
transcribe it. You can as easily command my letter to the President of
the Conference as you did the resolution o