alone are 2,100-the Protestant clergy of other denominations are upwards of as many more; we call upon them, therefore, respectfully, but firmly and solemnly, to be up and doing-to teach, educate, print and circulate the Word of Life, and before many years pass over our heads, we shall triumph in the repeal of the union with Rome. Let England coquette with the Romanism of the modern Italian Pontiff, the resolution and language of all the Irish Protestant clergy should be individually-" as for me and my house, we shall serve the Lord; the Lord of hosts is with us, the God of Jacob is our refuge."

We now subjoin the list, and we shall feel obliged to our friends for further information on the subject, that we may complete and perfect it for the present :

1. Rev. P. Gaffney, diocese of Ardagh.

2. Rev. Mr. Crotty, sen., diocese of Killaloe.

3. Rev. Mr. Crotty, jun., diocese of Killaloe.

4. Rev. Michael Nolan, diocese of Meath.

5. Rev. E. Burke, diocese of Elphin. 6. Rev. Mr. O'Crolly, diocese of Cork.

7. Rev. Wm. Dickson, diocese of Killala.

8. Rev. Michael M'Cartan, diocese of Dromore.

9. Rev. Mr. Mulholland.

23. Rev. John O'Brien, diocese of Killaloe.

24. Rev. D. L. Brasbie, Kerry. 25. Rev. George Macnamara, diocese of Killala.

26. Rev. Roderick Ryder, diocese of Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora.

The following persons were formerly Roman Catholics, and are now clergymen of the Established Church:Rev. Thomas Moriarty. Rev. Timothy Hamilton. Rev. Daniel Foley.

MISCELLANEOUS LIST.

Rev. John Smyth, Dominican friar. Mr. Murphy, Youghal Monastery. Mr. Phillips Day, Youghal Monastery. Lord Galmoy.

Mr. Stephen Bourke, student of St. Jarlath's, Tuam.

Mr. O'Callaghan, student of Maynooth. Mr. John Moriarty.

Mr. John Collins, attorney.

Mr. John Stack, engineer, &c., &c.
-Dublin Statesman.

APPEAL OF THE DERBY PROTESTANT OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION.

President.

REV. ROSEINGRAVE MACKLIN, A.M., Incumbent of Christ Church, Derby.

WE are glad of the opportunity of inserting the following; which will, we doubt not, interest our Operative readers. They will see from

tentiary.

11. Rev. Mr. Commins.

12. Rev. Mr. Brady, Kells, Meath. 13. Rev. Mr. Cousins, Limerick. 14. Rev. Mr. Donelly, Belcarra, Tuam. 15. Rev. Mr. Murray, Tuam, late of Miltown, county Clare.

16. Rev. Mr. Sweeney, diocese of Ardagh.

17. Rev. Mr. O'Leary. 18. Rev. D. Crowley. 19. Rev. Michael Hogan, diocese of Limerick.

20. Rev. Mr. Croly, formerly of Foundling Hospital, Dublin, afterwards of Kildare.

21. Rev. Solomon Frost, Limerick. 22. Rev. W. J. Burke, diocese of Kilfenora.

in Derby is in full operation, and we are glad to learn, rapidly increasing in numbers, in efficiency, and influence. They have an excellent library, and monthly lectures on the controversial points, as to Popery, which are almost invariably attended by 600 or 700 persons.

The Venerable Archdeacon Shirley has promised shortly to deliver a lecture to the Operatives, which, we doubt not, will be attended with beneficial results to the cause of truth in the town and neighbourhood.

For some years past Rome has been gradually developing her views and plans; and while at first she seemed to proceed stealthily, and to creep on us, as it were, unawares; it is now evident that at that very time she was cunningly devising a bold, a last effort for the purpose, if possible, of regaining her lost supremacy in these kingdoms.

But while Rome thus continued cautiously, and steadily, making her advances in the dark, Protestants, both high and low, rich and poor, ministers as well as laymen, dreamed away, with very few exceptions, their precious time, opportunities, and privileges, in supposed security; and so were unknowingly assisting and hastening on England's utter ruin, the destruction of her glorious constitution both in Church and State; thus absolutely realizing the hopes of the enemy, and giving consistency and effect to their well-digested schemes.

For some years past, such has been pretty much the state of things in this country. A few faithful ones were indeed awake, and watching the undermining operations of Rome; but, alas, few were to be found who would even cry, "Watchman, what of the night?" Though a few did thus keep watch, and loudly proclaim the advances of the besiegers, yet their warnings were either totally unheeded or laughed at. Though they did not give an uncertain sound from the battlements and watch-towers of our Zion, the slumberers in that Zion notwithstanding slept on, till at length the bold and totally undisguised menaces of enemies, and the treachery of pretended friends, aroused some to a just sense of the imminent dangers with which they are surrounded, and drove Protestants somewhat more together; and thus we at length find them consulting as to the best means of redeeming the lost time,-how, what is yet remaining of our Protestant constitution now may be best maintained and in what manner the principles of the blessed Reformation may be most effectually asserted and most beneficially carried out.

From this partial awakening arose our Protestant Associations, and once more Protestants of all denominations

are called on to rally round the too long-neglected standard of truth. You are called on now to assist in denouncing Popery throughout the land, as being calculated to draw down the heavy curse of God upon those nations and people who espouse her soul-destroying doctrines. You are invited now to take part in an aggressive movement on the part of Protestantism, which if carried on with a single eye to the Lord's glory, must, under his blessing, tend materially to check the progress of the dreaded evil.

Since the commencement of this most necessary movement, many desirable benefits have resulted. Men have had their eyes, at least somewhat opened to see that the enemy is at their very doors; and they have in many instances, already learned how to arm themselves in defence of the truth as it is in Jesus, as well as of their rights and liberties as Englishmen.

The object of Operative Associations is to make men acquainted with the real and unalterable character of Popery, as well as with the practices, laws, and instructions contained in the standards and class-books used in the education of the Popish priesthood and laity, under the direction and guidance of the infamous Society of Jesuits. These are points which from time to time have been openly and unanswerably discussed, and thus, our operatives especially have to a great extent been already armed against the insidious and crafty attacks, that are continually pouring forth from the foul and lying press of Rome, against the doctrines of the Church of England, yea, even against our beloved Queen, and the Protestant constitution of the land.

We would ask then, "Is there not a cause?" Does not the Man of Sin, the Goliath of these last days, stand as of old in the place of the mighty Philistine, to defy the armies of the Lord of hosts? Is it not become evidently necessary, to prepare for the fearful struggle that has already commenced, by affording a more liberal assistance to such Associations as this, by Protestants enrolling themselves as members, and by all endeavouring to render their labours as effectual as possible; as being under God calcu

lated to present a barrier against Popery, in the present trying and perilous position of the country, and to prove to our infatuated rulers that there yet remains a powerful body in this land, who are determined to withstand every pernicious step, which, in their blindness, may yet be intended against the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and the Protestant principles of the British Constitution.

The Derby Operative Protestant Association has been in existence for the last five years; and though not encouraged hitherto with that cordial support or sympathy which it deserves, it has yet steadily pursued its uncompromising course, and has been enabled, under God's blessing, to assist in opening the eyes of many to the dangerous errors of Popery, and to rouse numbers to exertion, who at first, had either thought or cared little about such matters.

This Association, for which we would request the immediate support and assistance of our fellow-Protestants, both of town and country, at present consists of 200 members. They have a library consisting of more than 200 volumes, open to the members in their public reading-room once a-week, a selected portion of which are lent out under the direction of an annually appointed Committee.

Protestants may perhaps inquire, "What can we do?" We would recommend them more especially now than ever to become members of this Association immediately. The threatening aspect of the times renders it most necessary, that real Protestants of all denominations should enrol themselves together, for the purpose of opposing the further meditated endowment of Popery, and of endeavouring by the return of really anti-Popish representatives only to the next Parliament, to ensure the repeal of those most highly obnoxious measures which

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have been forced on the country by the present.

The Protestant Operatives of this town, have nobly done their duty in the late petitioning struggle against the Maynooth Endowment measure, having with unwearying zeal taken the petitions from house to house to procure signatures, and we are happy to say they met with a most ready and willing response from the Protestants of Derby. They have also been unceasingly engaged in the distribution of tracts, and altogther it is confidently believed, that this little body of Protestant watchmen have been, since their formation, a very great blessing both to our town and neighbourhood, in sounding an alarm against Popery, in awakening many to a sense of their imminent danger, and preventing not a few from embracing the false religion of Rome.

We would, therefore, after having shewn the necessity for such an Institution, now more especially than ever; after having described our wants both in members, money, and books, in order to the more complete carrying out of the objects of the Association; and having detailed the nature of the work already engaged in, invite all right-minded, faithful, and God-loving Protestants to join themselves with our little band; to increase its funds by their subscriptions or donations; to add to the extent of its library, and to assist in enlarging its sphere of usefulness, that the world may say—that of a truth, Protestants are actuated by PRINCIPLE, and that that principle is, a sincere love of the Lord Jesus Christ, and of the souls of their fellowmen, whether Protestants or Papistsall of whom they would endeavour to convince of the truth as it is in Jesus by the written Word of God, and by that alone, under the Divine blessing the Holy Spirit. of Derby, 1845.

I confess that the Holy Catholic Church is the company of the faithful, gathered out of the world, in all ages.

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I protest that the Church of Rome is not the Catholic Church, she has persecuted the faithful, in all parts of the world.