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at No. 11, S. Sixth Street, Phila. 1823. pp. 28. 8vo.

Aug. 30. The following appeared in the Philadelphia Democratic Press: "In consequence of a communication which appeared in the Democratic Press, the Congregation of St. Mary's Church are hereby duly notified that the Rev. Wm. Hogan continues as sole Pastor of said Church. The correspondence upon the subject of a conditional resignation tendered by the Rev. Mr. Hogan will be laid before the public in a few days. By order of the board of Trustees. (Signed) Archibald Randall, Sec'y."

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The subject alluded to is explained by a note of the Chairman of the Trustees, Aug. 28, in which it is stated Rev. Mr. Hogan's resignation has been admitted By Us [sic], and we have this day nominated the Rev. A. Inglesi, and requested him to officiate at said Church"!!! But then Mr. Inglesi declined, and Mr. Hogan reinstated BY US, Aug. 29.

September. Address of the Trustees of St. Mary's Church, to their Fellow-Citizens. Containing a Correspondence between them and the Right Reverend Bishop Conwell, on a Late Attempt at a Reconciliation between the Contending Parties of the Congregation of said Church. Phila.: Print. by Lydia R. Bailey, No. 10, North Alley. September, 1823. pp. 25. 8vo.

Appendix to an Address of the Lay Trustees of St. Mary's Church to their FellowCitizens. n. d. pp. 15. 8vo.

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[Contains particulars about Rev. Mr. Inglesi, a mauvais sujet.]

Oct. 3. An Address to the Roman Catholics of Philadelphia. By the Rev. W. V. Harold, Pastor of St. Mary's and Vicar-General. Phila. Printed for the Trustee of Harriet and Jane Dornin. Bernard Dornin, Agent. 1823.

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Pp. 56. 8vo. An Appendix (pp. 43-56) gives a correspondence in reference to Rev. Mr. Inglesi, and contains information about De Abbate, Rico, and R. W. Meade.

Oct. 22. An Address to the Roman Catholics of the City of Philadelphia, in Reply to Mr. Harold's Address. By Richard W. Meade. Philadelphia, October 22, 1823. PP. 33. 8vo.

[R. W. Meade was a wealthy merchant, and father to the present Major-General Meade, U. S. A. He was also Consul to Cadiz for several years.]

Nov. 4. A Postscript to the Rev. Mr. Harold's Address to the Roman Catholics of Phila

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[It is in reply to the above: demolishes Mr. Meade.]

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Nov. 15. Continuation of an Address to the Roman Catholics of the City of Philadelphia, in Reply to Mr. Harold's Address. Containing the Documents of the Reverend A. Inglesi. By Richard W. Meade. PP. 40. 8vo.

[Mr. M. is inferior to none in abusive language.]

Oct. "One of the principal leaders of this party, Mr. Augustine Fagan, was found dead at the place of his residence in Phila., on the morning of Sunday, the 11th inst. Mr. Fagan had, we understand, just finished a Pamphlet, addressed to Governor Schultze, of Pennsylvania, who exerted himself lately in the Legislature of that State against the rights of his Roman Catholic fellow-citizens. This pamphlet is, we understand, now in progress towards publication." Dr. England Section xix., p. 187, ut supra. v. 1824, January, Reflections, etc.

Nov. Rev. W. Hogan resigns, departs for Europe, thence goes to Charleston, S. C. v. Ap. 6, 1824.

A Fair and Full View of the Votes of John Andrew Schultze, in the Senate of Pa., Respecting the Charter of the Rom. Cath. Congregation Worshipping at St. Mary's Church, in the City of Phila. 1823. pp. 26. 8vo.

A View of the Application for an Amendment of the Charter of Incorporation of St. Mary's Cath. Congregation. Pp. 15. 8vo. G. W. R.

An Act to Incorporate the Members of the Religious Society of Roman Catholics, belonging to the Congregation of St. Mary's Church, in the City of Philadelphia.

Pp. 7. 8vo. A copy of the "Act enacted into a law, at Philadelphia, on Saturday, the thirteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight."

The Rights of the States to Alter and Annul Charters Considered-And the Decisions of the Supreme Court of the U. S. therein examined by the Principles of the Am. Constit., Common Law, Common Sense, with some Observations on the Dispute Concerning the Alteration of the Charter of St. Mary's Church, Phila. By Thomas Earle. Phila. Pub. by Carey & Lea; Ed. Parker & Hogan; and J. Potter & Co.; G. Little & Abraham Small. J. Hardin, Printer, 1823. pp. 31. 8vo. G. W. R.

[Earle was a Quaker, a man of note; he first originated the amendment of the Constitution of the State, of the Assembly whereof he was a member.]

1824. A Concatenation of Speeches, Memoirs, Deeds, and Memorable References, Relative to St. Mary's Church in Phila. Submitted to Consideration. Philadelphia: 1824. pp. 109. 8vo.

January. Reflections on the Dissension actually existing in St. Mary's Congregation: respectfully addressed to H. E. the Gov'r of the State of Penn. To which are added Notes on the Right of Patronage and Presentation, as established in the Rom. Cath. Ch. By a Roman Catholic. Phila. : Printed by Lydia R. Bailey, No. 10, North Alley. pp. 28. 8vo.

March 22. An Address to the Public of Phila.: containing a Vindication of the Character and Conduct of the Rev. Mr. Inglesi, from Charges and Strictures lately reported and pub'd against him by the Rev. Mr. Harold. Transl'd from the French. Hic respondere voluit, non lacessere. Benedictis si certâsset, audîsset bene. He has wished to defend himself, not to attack; if his adversary had begun the combat with civility, it would have redounded to his praise. Phila.: Printed for the Author. 1824.

Pp. 36. 8vo. Signed "A. Inglesi."

Ap. 6. At a meeting of the Trustees a communication (d. Charleston, S. C., Mch. 28) was received from Rev. W. H. tendering his resignation . . . Resolved, The Sec'y will inform Mr. H. that his resignation is formally accepted, but was considered unnecessary by the Trustees, who conceived his

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