(to the fditob.) Sib, — Having read the triple set of letters of counter criticism oc certain remarks recently made by the Kev. Mr Monro at the Literary Society, I am decidedly of opinion that Amelia is in point ct disposition, and ability the best man of the three. She has an insight into the true position of things possessed by neither oi the others. Well doue Amelia, my heartiest thanks for sticking up for the unjustly treated. And now between you ana me, and the lamp- post, the Kev. Mr Monro is an hontst, straightforward, manly fellow; one whom you and " Liberal Conservative" may, it you will, yet learn to esteem. I know him, and have worked with him, and the above is my conviction. The criticism of " One who was there" is in perfect acccord with his own Machiavellian maxim, uttered last winter at the closing meeting of the Society. Those who were there will re member that that maxim cvftsth unstated: " A polished falsehood is better than a blunt, honest truth." With such a canon of criticism the warmly uttered convictions ot Mr Monro wtre sure to collide. But look at the morality cf that canOu. It Was Unfortunate that Mr Monro so strongly expresaed hiuisel! ; suil great allowance should be man; lor an ardent nature under the excitement oi debate; especially whei. it is.bnowu that lew of the mem bers (f the Society have escaped it.
Nothing need be feared from the con sideration of any subject if the right spirit be carried into it. Yours truly, An Old Membbb.
