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Case Of The Rev. T. Harvey And The Bishop.
CASE OF THE REV . T . HARVEY AND THE BISHOP .
SINCE we wrote an article on this most singular case of oppression , * we have received a mass of papers bearing upon it . Vi e regret that the lateness of their arrival prevents our entering at greater length into the merits , or—shall we write the words?— "demerits" of unchristian in olerance , and must therefore confine ourselves to a few leading points . A " DIGEST" ofthe conduct of the Bishop towards the Keverend T . Harvey has been published , in which the least possible ground for any charge whatever against him has been triumphantly refuted . If any thing were wanting to prove incontestibly the case of Mr . Harvey to be one
deserving the sympathy of the Bishop , it would be the letter of Baron dc Larpent , her Majesty ' s late Consul at Antwerp , on the subject ofthe removal of the consular seals from the church . The attestations of unblemished character from numerous clergymen , form a bulwark of moral integrity , against which the injustice and intolerance of the Bishop will avail nothing , however he may withhold the means of existence to our ill-used Brother , as well as to his dear wife and daughter . "We understand that local and general committees are about to be formed among the Masonic Body to consider as to the best mode of endeavouring to avert the
evil consequences that threaten a deserving minister of religion ; and we most heartily wish that every success may attend the praiseworthy effort . The following extract from Mr . Harvey ' s letter to tlie Editor of the Hull Advertiser speaks a language that will touch the heart of the man of feeling , however the Bishop may scoff at its truthfulness : ¦ — " To sum up all in a few words—I comp lain , sir , of judgment without trial , of condemnations upon concealed evidence , of acquittals , and complete vindication , without the common justice of reparation . I complain that a spiritual father has caused the bread of my family to be
unjustly taken from them—that he refuses to restore it , and that he has thus remorselessly crushed , and is hurrying to ihe grave , the man whom he has frequently injured ! Above all , I bitterly complain ofthe secret tarnishing of my name , by the withholding this reparation , which , in ordinary justice , should have immediately followed the vindication afforded by the Bishop ' s license , bearing solemn testimony to my ' doctrine , morals , fidelity , and diligence ! ' Under all these circumstances , I entertain the humble hope that , through publicity and the advocacy of the press ( from both of whichunder other circumstancesI' should
, , shrink as a clergyman ) , some influential hand may be extended to succour and to protect ; to place me and my family in that position , as regards my character and interests , to which , without presumption , my sufferings no less than my integrity , give me a claim—a claim which , while life and energies are spared , I cannot , will not cease to urge , and which will , I think , find some echo throughout this and other Christian lands . "
Bro. Husenbeth.
BRO . HUSENBETH .
THE case of this eminently distinguished Brother—now aged eighty-three !—is by the Province of Bristol most urgently recommended to the sympathy of the Order of which he has been for upwards of fifty years a faithful adherent , a firm supporter , and a stalwart defender . To recount his good deeds would require a space which the lateness of the afflicting intelligence does not perniit ; but we will endeavour to do justice to his truly noble character hereafter . Think , Brethren , of this estimable veteran overtaken by a decay not only of nature but of worldl
y circumstances , at a time when it could have been hoped he might have dropped silently into an honoured grave , leaving behind him a worldly legacy to others , instead of wanting the humblest means of existence himself . Rally round this aged and honoured pilgrim ! show how such worth is prized by you , and when the time shall come that he shall " fall asleep , " think of the love you bore him , and accept the legacy of his memory as a pearl beyond price . Some resolutions on the subject will be found in the advertising department .
* Vide p . 2 ! B .
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Case Of The Rev. T. Harvey And The Bishop.
CASE OF THE REV . T . HARVEY AND THE BISHOP .
SINCE we wrote an article on this most singular case of oppression , * we have received a mass of papers bearing upon it . Vi e regret that the lateness of their arrival prevents our entering at greater length into the merits , or—shall we write the words?— "demerits" of unchristian in olerance , and must therefore confine ourselves to a few leading points . A " DIGEST" ofthe conduct of the Bishop towards the Keverend T . Harvey has been published , in which the least possible ground for any charge whatever against him has been triumphantly refuted . If any thing were wanting to prove incontestibly the case of Mr . Harvey to be one
deserving the sympathy of the Bishop , it would be the letter of Baron dc Larpent , her Majesty ' s late Consul at Antwerp , on the subject ofthe removal of the consular seals from the church . The attestations of unblemished character from numerous clergymen , form a bulwark of moral integrity , against which the injustice and intolerance of the Bishop will avail nothing , however he may withhold the means of existence to our ill-used Brother , as well as to his dear wife and daughter . "We understand that local and general committees are about to be formed among the Masonic Body to consider as to the best mode of endeavouring to avert the
evil consequences that threaten a deserving minister of religion ; and we most heartily wish that every success may attend the praiseworthy effort . The following extract from Mr . Harvey ' s letter to tlie Editor of the Hull Advertiser speaks a language that will touch the heart of the man of feeling , however the Bishop may scoff at its truthfulness : ¦ — " To sum up all in a few words—I comp lain , sir , of judgment without trial , of condemnations upon concealed evidence , of acquittals , and complete vindication , without the common justice of reparation . I complain that a spiritual father has caused the bread of my family to be
unjustly taken from them—that he refuses to restore it , and that he has thus remorselessly crushed , and is hurrying to ihe grave , the man whom he has frequently injured ! Above all , I bitterly complain ofthe secret tarnishing of my name , by the withholding this reparation , which , in ordinary justice , should have immediately followed the vindication afforded by the Bishop ' s license , bearing solemn testimony to my ' doctrine , morals , fidelity , and diligence ! ' Under all these circumstances , I entertain the humble hope that , through publicity and the advocacy of the press ( from both of whichunder other circumstancesI' should
, , shrink as a clergyman ) , some influential hand may be extended to succour and to protect ; to place me and my family in that position , as regards my character and interests , to which , without presumption , my sufferings no less than my integrity , give me a claim—a claim which , while life and energies are spared , I cannot , will not cease to urge , and which will , I think , find some echo throughout this and other Christian lands . "
Bro. Husenbeth.
BRO . HUSENBETH .
THE case of this eminently distinguished Brother—now aged eighty-three !—is by the Province of Bristol most urgently recommended to the sympathy of the Order of which he has been for upwards of fifty years a faithful adherent , a firm supporter , and a stalwart defender . To recount his good deeds would require a space which the lateness of the afflicting intelligence does not perniit ; but we will endeavour to do justice to his truly noble character hereafter . Think , Brethren , of this estimable veteran overtaken by a decay not only of nature but of worldl
y circumstances , at a time when it could have been hoped he might have dropped silently into an honoured grave , leaving behind him a worldly legacy to others , instead of wanting the humblest means of existence himself . Rally round this aged and honoured pilgrim ! show how such worth is prized by you , and when the time shall come that he shall " fall asleep , " think of the love you bore him , and accept the legacy of his memory as a pearl beyond price . Some resolutions on the subject will be found in the advertising department .
* Vide p . 2 ! B .