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“ Your observations in regard to the establish*ment of funds for the relief of the families ofthe sufferers is perfectly correct and just.

“ Sunderland, “ W. REID CLANNY.”

“ Aug. 17, 1815.”

LETTER.—(No. VI.)

<( To William Reid Clanny, M, D. M. R. I. A,“ Sir,

“ I am much gratified-by the receipt of yourobliging letter of August 17, as it assures meI have not interfered in a subject without theapprobation of the parties from whence itscause emanates, and as it affords me additionalcriterions and information relative to the cala-mities of subterraneous explosion.

“ It is to be regretted that obstinate prejudicesand private interests should so extensively beardown improvements tending to the safety ofmankind and the amelioration of misery; butso it is, and whether ultimately a good or anevil to society I know not. Suffice, thatthrough almost every gradation of moral

surface, nor any gas to be taken, not because they werethemselves averse to improvements, but because as they,said, If we do, we are certain to lose our places.”