IN EXPLANATION.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 48, 24 February 1873, Page 2

IN EXPLANATION.

To the Editor of the Nelson Evening Mail. Sib—Will you kindly allow me space to state that I did not intend to accuse Protestants generally of bigotry and ignorance. My letter was intended for your correspondent and men like him, who wildly atta6k others without knowing anything ot tbeir real faith. If my letter is capable of the construction you put upon it. I am heartily sorry, and not in the least too proud to say so. Most of my dearest friends are enlightened and conscientious Protestants, and I love and honor them none the less on that account. I am, &c,, Ceux, • For continuation of news see fourth page.

The return of gold from the Thames from the 20th January to the 17th inst., amounts to 8852£ ounces, obtained from 7266 tons of crushed stone. This amount is considerably in excess of the return for the same period in the preceding month. Theee is tf be a Synod of the Maoris in connection with the Anglican Church. Tt will be held at Hopuhopu, at the residence of the Rev. B. Y. Ashwell. Already several of the Maori members are on the spot: also the Rev. Mr Mauusell, of Hauraki, who is the Bishop's examining chaplain for native applicants for ordination. We have not ascertained the intended programme, but trust that the instruction of the natives iu matters both lay and clerical, will receive the most earnest attention. There are extensive estates in the Waikato set aside and granted to the Church for educational purposes. They do not seem to yield a large revenue, if we may judge from the very limited amount that is expended : on educating the natives. — Waikato Times. . — -—■■ iffi