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the following which IS ali upon this subject tor which
afford Our columns not the appropriate
channel for 4 controversy OF this kind


Monday afternoon
Mr. EDITOR: Your correspondent . Colunl-
banus has seen fit to call in question the accuracy
of my representations respecting the massacre at
Paris in 1872.


All who heard me know that cautious y alb
stained from unkind remarks. and especially dis
claimed all illibcral intentions. in my Introductory
remarks.


cannot consent TO hold n controversy with an
ANONYMOUS assaant. nor do | wish to enter upon
one at all owe il, TO myself and the respccta-
bic Society had the honor to address TO say tha,
l have very cautiously examined the authorities
which treat upon this sad blot upon human ma
turc, and / am quite satisfied OF tho accuracy o;
my statements, and am conscious OF no want OF
candor o. fidelity in preparing the address.


l intend a, an eurly period to publish the Life OF
Admiral Colisay which will include the Massacre,
snd g ColumbanuS " can Il, his leisure attempt to
rciutc any positions which he may deem incorrect
am quite sure he will obtain the attention Of
the world, and make his name famous, il he prove
that Catharne WAS not PaPist. md the Nassa-
ere 4, Paris an outrage upon the |etcr and spirit
OF Popcry.


shall not treSpasS again upon yo,iI valuable
columns, and close By recommending my unknown
critic 10 read The Edinburgh Review for 1923,
where ne may probably ind q .flc." Yours re-
I t,,n,