TOTAL SEPARATION.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR."]
SIR,—With regard to the resolution passed on this subject at the recent special meeting of the General Synod of the .Church of Ireland, though it was carried unanimously, I do not believe that it commends itself to the minds of all Irish Churchmen as a wise suggestion. I myself, a member of the Synod, left the hall when it was introduced. I believe that -one reason for its proposition is this,—if there were total Separation, that would leave a clear stage for the two parties in the country to go at each other; England would not then interfere, as it is natural to suppose she must do now, to enforce submission to the present Bill, should it become law. This is one great argument in favour of total Separation. I -do not say it is the only one, but it is a very important one ; though it may not be avowed, it is in the "back of the mind" -of those who advocate such a measure.—I am, Sir, &c., A MEMBER OP THE GENERAL SYNOD OF THE 0111.1108 OF IRELAND.
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