Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-07-16


probably have been penned in obscurity the MAORI
tyoi the citizens would have agreed with the minority
that our Interference in the domestic friend
~ nation was unjust well Notwithstanding mos,
truly at This time the part of the South whose exis
tence depends upon the establishment of this very max
I'm; IN defence of which, also, in in Caro-
INA, we have nailed our flag 10 the mast.
Acting on the principle have stated 10 you and con-
ceiving that il not beneath 20 furnish what might
prove an andGoe with minds 10 the poison OF To-
reign abuse, transmitted TO Won COPY of the letter
| from Bishop England TO O'Connell
How FAR any Southern planter who was aware of the
shpuiatons entered into by the first of these gem
men with his private agents, would be guilty of
their violation, by sending his letter on slavery
TO a printing Office, Is not for me to decide 1t IS
siihcient for mo TO declare upon the honour of o
planter of South Carolina, (Which | am wbather
Bishop England believes il or not) that his letter was
given to me for perusal tn1eSficted-that | knew of
no stpulations-hat having read H. and well rccoec-
fore, asked for, and obtained copy expressly stating
Enquirer.
IL in sending you this document which has excited
so much perplexy TO Bishop England, have used any
expression which appeared 10 him cquivocal he must
look into his own breast for explanation which he alone
can give His anxiety TO divert the public attention
from himself TO has led him TO impi,c 10 me rather
strange inconsistency. What but that could have in
uco1 MN TO misconsrue my expression, and 20 bring
'ogS'er parts OF sentences so perfectly unconnected
WIN each othcr What else 10 overlook the sinnIicity
oil impsting to me the desire charge him with treat
ing the memory of Washington with disrespect and
Win ABUSING the Surrounding States, while tlc
moment actually published, and on the scfsnmc porc
too letter from MIN, directly proving the fallacv Of
such an accusation. No, Messrs. Editors, if | had
meant to make such charge, | would have done
so IN good set terms; but the letter alluded to- was
that written by the Bishop O'Conncll in which be
speaks of his fellow citizens of Charleston who d;nreJ
rom MN ON mere public question: with extreme scorn
and IN which he asserts that one of them r Grimkc
a well-educatcd gentleman-an able and most indie
pendent lawyer-a truly vrtuous and useful citizen and
from ono of the Oldest and most respcca-
N Nina
position contemplate.
For this nee, casabroad as wantonly as o'Conncll's
IN moment when caution was asleep, it is said, Bishop
England acknowledged some regret-that is-offey tho
letter had appeared in Ireland, and had been rc-pub
lished herel
Ten years residence in the Corolinas and Ceorri,
IN station not very obscure, requires man 10 act with
consistency who expresses himself freely as Bshop
England. If tho divine MAXIM of doing to others as
nc would be done by has been forgotten for moment,
il ought as soon possible TO be resumed and pracsed
for It will he peculiarly decorous and becoming in the
head of Church.
"Zacheus stood forth and said: Lord if have done
wrong TO any mani restore four-fod."
Does Bishop England wish 20 go and do likewise? Let
him give his version TO the letter now pointed out TO
him. (and to publish which now re;ort his caD-witi
such an exposition in his maturest judgment the pre-
sent case requires. If he does Messrs Editors will
dispute IFS accuracy will your any other indie
pendent paper refuse 10 give il place and presume
circulation enough.
| have sufficiently replied TO Bishop England's mis-
statements and arguments of straw set up against
AS 10 MS acknowledgements and his
explanations of letter known TO have been coov
written in Broad and (t NAV bel
sealed in Charleston, although struck off apparently un
der the impulse of the finest feelings far swav from
leave these 10 all, who take interest in him and his
concerns.
lie has attempted to bespatter me, but as usual has
failed; for, so far from proving that am without claim
to he characteristics OF sensitive honour and unsuIed
truth his whole letter must have excited in every we'll
regulated mind feelings towards himself very de-
sirabe TO one who ought TO practise well as preach
peace, charity and fortearancc.
am, Sirs, Sc,
SOUTHERN PLANTER.
lenlilefOn IN