The real purpose was to bring the Elector-Palatine and the whole Protestant party in Germany to submission.

"His Majesty," said the Advocate, "has now a very great and good subject upon which to convoke Parliament and ask for a large grant.

This would be doubtless consented to if Parliament receives the assurance that the money thus accorded shall be applied to so wholesome a purpose.

You will do your best to further this great end.

We are waiting daily to hear if the Xanten negotiation is broken off or not.