There seems to be an impression prevalent in the Church
Con- gress that Bishops are to clergy what pemmican is to food,—all the nutriment packed in smaller space. There is quite a chorus of demands for more Bishops. Mr. limey advised that every Dean should receive the mitre at once, and act as suffragan, a reform which we fear would rather increase the liveliness than the peace of cathedral towns. The real Bishop and the shadow Bishop would be certain to quarrel, and if of different religious opinions, to lead violent parties. Dr. Goulburn again wished the chief incumbent in each large town to be made a Bishop, a suggestion for which the independent rectors in large towns will not thank him ; while Mr. Beresford Hope hopes to see dioceses contermi- nous with counties. If we must have more Bishops, that is by far the best suggestion, but surely there are enough to confirm and ordain all candidates. All other episcopal work can be delegated, if the Bishop will, like any other great civil officer, consider him- self the head of a department, and make the department work. Suppose the archdeacons, instead of " performing archidiaoonal duties," do a little work.
