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41 In conclusion, let me endeavour to comply with the demand made upon me from various quarters, to point out some course of action which will avert the evils of which I complain. The course is plain and the result certain, but it involves the co-operation of the leaders of our rival political parties, and can therefore, only be obtained through pressure upon them. If the leaders of both political parties would, for once, lay aside their mutual jealousies, and unite in a declaration to the Hierarchy, that their interference must absolutely cease, or that all would unite in legislation to check it effectually, this affair must end. To attain this object, I suggest an organization composed of Catholics and Protestants, irrespective of creed, nationality or political party, for the maintainance of the Civil Rights of the people; such an organization, thoroughly in earnest, would bring sufficient pressure on our rulers, both at Ottawa and Quebec, to ensure their compliance, and to settle for our day at least, the proper and harmonious relations of Church and State.

A. T. GALT.

3rd April, 1876.