A. and N. Club, St. James's Square.
_Punishment for exercising the Roman Catholic Religion._--In Burton's
_Narratives from Criminal Trials in Scotland_, vol. ii. p. 168., I find the
following statement:
"The latest case of punishment under the act is supposed to have
occurred in 1759, when Neil McFie was banished by the circuit court of
Inverness, for being 'held and reputed a Popish priest.' Later
instances might be adduced of punishment for exercising the Roman
Catholic religion in England."
Can any of your readers inform me of the date of the last instance in
England, and where it is stated?