The writer wishes to make known the author of two letters to Atchison, concerning the hundred year's Mass, which were signed "A Catholic Priest", and which McMaster amiably commented on in the Freeman's Journal. The priest's reasons for not giving his name appeared satisfactory to himself; he holds the right to express an opinion in matters of opinion. He does not regret writing the letters, rather he laments that the good effect created by the letters has ceased. The priest is convinced that to place the Mass in the Market, or in the same category with a "Cabinet Organ" or a "Leaping Horse" is an impropriety. The priest admits being Irish, saying McMaster had mistaken his nationality; he admits that he is no more than a "half-taught" person, half taught of his high vocation. He was ordained in Rome and it was there he learned the principles from which his displeasure at the advertisement arose. He makes no comment, he says, on McMaster's style or language used in the article referred to. He disclaims the right of any person to a monopoly of all the good motives in the world. He feels he should be as free as any layman to express an opinion on a religious matter. The priest's letters were approved by several clergymen whose opinions he esteems. He has nothing to retract… he does not wish to change his base. The name of "Catholic Priest" is the writer's. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.