30 JUNE 1888, Page 3

We regret to record the resignation of his bishopric by

Dr. Mackarness, Bishop of Orford, on the ground of ill-health. He has throughout shown a manliness and independence worthy of the English Episcopate, but not often regarded as especially characteristic of that Episcopate. His veto on the suit against Mr. Carter, the Rector of Clewer, and the remark- able defence which he gave for that veto before a Court of Law, will entitle him to a place of permanent honour among the prelates of the Church of England. There is but one name that will occur to everybody as that of the man who should fa Dr. Mackarness's place, the name of a great preacher and thinker who has too long been neglected by those who nominate to bishoprics.