Walpole was bold when, in his lust for power, he discarded one political friend after another.

And Peel was bold when he resolved to repeal the Corn Laws.

But in none of these instances was the audacity displayed more wonderful than when Mr.Daubeny took upon himself to make known throughout the country his intention of abolishing the Church of England.

For to such a declaration did those few words amount.

He was now the recognised parliamentary leader of that party to which the Church of England was essentially dear.