lishment in Upper Canada, as I
have detailed in the "Epochs of Canadian Methodism," pp. 129-246.

The foregoing is the only reference to this period of his life which Dr.
Ryerson has left. I have, therefore, availed myself of his letters and
papers to continue the narrative.

_June--August, 1830._--With a view to correct the misstatements made in
regard to the Methodists in Canada, and to set forth their just rights,
Dr. Ryerson devoted a considerable space in the _Christian Guardian_ of
the 26th June; and 3rd, 10th, 24th, and 31st July, and 14th August,
1830, to a concise history of that body in this country, in which he
maintained its right to the privileges proposed to be granted to it
under the Religious Societies Relief Bill of that time.[25] He pointed
out, as he expressed it, that--

His Majesty's Royal assent would have been given to that bill had it not
unfortunately fallen in company with some ruthless vagrant (in the shape
of a secret communication from our enemies in Canada) who had slandered,
abused, and tomahawked it at the foot of the throne.

_Oct. 11th._--Being desirous of availing himself of his brother George's
educational advantages and ability in his editorial labours, Dr.
Ryerson, under this date, wrote to him in his new charge at the Grand
River. He said:--

I am glad to hear that you enjoy peace of mind, and feel an increasing
attachment to your charge. It is more than I do as Editor. I am scarcely
free from interruption long enough to settle my mind on any one thing,
and sometimes I am almost distracted. On questions of right, and
liberty, as well as on other subjects, I am resolved to pursue a most
decided course. Your retired situation will afford you a good
opportunity for writing useful articles on various subjects. I hope you
will write often and freely.

_Nov. 1st._--Another reason, which apparently prompted Dr. Ryerson to
appeal to his brother George for editorial help, was the fear that the
increasing efforts of the influential leaders of the Church of England
to secure a recognition of her claims to be an established church in
Upper Canada might be crowned with success. He, therefore, at this date
wrote to him again on the subject, and said.--

The posture of affairs in England appears, upon the whole, more
favourable to reform than in Upper Canada. We are resolved to double our
diligence; to have general petitions in favour of the abolition of every
kind of religious domination