31 JULY 1852, Page 11

A very serious charge against a leading London Tractarian divine

was, we understand, yesterday the subject of an investigation instituted by episcopal direction. The offence in question is alleged to have been committed by a reverend promoter of the system of the Confessional—a system he holds to be consistent with the profession of Protestantism. It is to be desired that the fullest and fairest investigation of the affair should take place, since the gravest interests both religious and moral are at stake ; and we may express a sincere hope that the ecclesiastical authorities will do their duty, not only with strict impartiality, but with the earnestness required on so important an occasion.—.Daily News.