On the decease of Mr.Charnock, the Vicar first tendered the preferment to Mr.Bronte, and he went over to his expected cure.

He was told that towards himself they had no personal objection; but as a nominee of the Vicar he would not be received.

He therefore retired, with the declaration that if he could not come with the approval of the parish, his ministry could not be useful.

Upon this the attempt was made to introduce Mr.Redhead.
"When Mr.Redhead was repelled, a fresh difficulty arose.

Some one must first move towards a settlement, but a spirit being evoked which could not be allayed, action became perplexing.