It is probable that the $300 commutation clause will be stricken from the congressional? act. He has no confidence in the promise of making each priest that may be drafted, a chaplain. The priest might get a substitute but many priests have a horror of the idea that the substitute may be killed in his stead. He has spoken to distinguished men of both parties who think that now they might get nearly the following amendment passed: "All ministers of the Gospel, who have no secular pursuit, calling or trade, but who devote themselves exclusively to the holy ministry and to teaching God's word, shall be exempt." He has spoken to several bishops who will use their influence for this, and also speak to distinguished regular Protestant ministers to aid. :: III-2-j L.S. 1p. 12mo.