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 utterances of the Federal clergy were to be characterized by a violent antagonism to the French Revolution and the spread of French influence in America.

The chorus of clerical complaint on account of the dangers that threatened the cause of religion, either because of the progress of the Revolution abroad or the overt and secret diffusion of infidel principles at home, grew steadily in volume. One or two -added instances of this type of pulpit utterance will suffice.

Tappan was again heard from, in February, 1795, on the day set for the observance of the national thanksgiving. He dealt with the political situation at length, and