Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-06-04

But the richest bnsgae reserved for Dania Webster
tie was denounced as liar. scl!-cnnvicl van-as IN
hnitcy moro guilty than Professor John W Webster nov
in Jail here convicted OF murder This ab,sr oi The 'liod
like presented in every variety of lo ic,c sarcasm
and words of burning hae chccrcd y the abotonis's
but, as said before also brought down Of Kisses.
young man from New York attempted defend the c!arac
ter OF Washington Webster and Gay and 10 word 10
d the Union He was warmly cheered BY the galleries, bu
5 was laughed nj and assailcd by the an>lavery
The delicious cpast was continued tongh-bt my ciirl
osy and appetite salated for the day therefore wen
to the Howard Ahcnaum, hear yordis grand opera
"Macbeth by the Italian troupe Here delightful treat
indeed; the mnsic magnificent the orchestra and chofil+e
admirable; and Bida Machch and Boso Lady Mic
beth, with exquisite TASTE beauty aad effect "7i"'
song III handing tho cup 10 her guilty husband in the Ban
quetscene OF the finest things heard ant
drew down thunders Of applause Tomorrow night Dom
zetPs beautiful OPERA La Faroria will be performed by tn
whole strength Of the company including Steanon ans
Saivl now the rage) Tonight the musical frore seemed
To have abated. There large and brilliant audience
(no beauty, either here in New York but house
full and the tickets sold nj the usual price, To-
night perhaps, the excitement may be revived and
prices up they did snpidly last week. concert
for the Poor on Thursday night closes the engagement OF
this fine Italian troupe, who then 90 10 New York
This he Revere House, is n capital Hotel; offering every
comfort and luxury.
We had rain Of Yesterday and to-day, and q
O'clock al mighty it rains snarty If this be far spcci
men, this is gloomy climate Vegetation very backward
W. r. H.
THE WASHINGTON UNION Mr. Edmund Burke,
who has for the last twelve months been connected with this
paper has Withdrawn tbcreom ard the Union will hcrea!
ter be conducted by the senior editor W. rePubsh from
Fridays ISSUE Tho following paragraphs showing the
caises which have prodace the change in the editorial c
partment of the paper
vALEDICTORY-TO THE PATRONS OF THE
Il UNION.
With the present number the come xion If the undessn
cJ with this journal ceases.
To prevent msconcepon with regard 70 the reasons of
my withdrawal il s proper Tor take this occasion
state that is in conformity with tie terms The
between myself and my respected colleague in the editorial
department OF this paper entered into year ago, wirh
expires this day by its limitation and not account
Of any misunderstanding between personally or growing
out ot any difference o opinion respecting the principles
upon which the paper should be conducted.
On the contrary the present course NJ the lHton has
cordial appreciation; and editorial conncAion with
my colleague with sentiments Of the highest respect and
esteem for him personally, and best wishes for his
future success and welfare. In business We'll a.
private intercourse have always found him governed
hv the highest sense o honor and c most delicate appre
a,ion OF the couresies and popreies due from gentle
man another.
As retire the pursuits Of private life and again
10 ninge as an humble element in the mass OF that great
and powerful party which, from first into
tive le il has been my choice and pride 10 belong can
with poprcty 10 the readers oi this paper that consc
entousy believe that the safety and perpeiaa;ion of
glorious national Union with all lis splendid achievements
proud memories and magnificent prospects, icpen!
upon the preservation Of the unity and nationality 81 tie,
.cmocatic party than upon any other single and
therefore, will not be unbccoing in 10 invoke tcm
strive earnestly against the efforts Of all who cndcavor
bring abou, division in s ranks upon SECTIONAL grounds
The present crisis viii ties; lis strengths yet have ahid
ing faith that it will emerge from the trial with principles
| purified, and with renovated vitality and energy.
| EDMUND BURKE.
The senior editor Of the Union part with hs able
associate without expressing the gratitude which he feels
for his services and the admiration which he cncTlans io
his Abilities principles and energy Mr. Burke Is one o
the ables and most decided champions oi the democratic
faith in this country; and the fact acs'cd by the nuer
and powerful articles which have enannted from his pen
since he connected with the Lnoa. He carries with
him best wishes for his prosperity and happiness No
ne can better appreciate his merits the loss his sup
or talents the columns OF paper But the senior editor
along with his present associate who remains 10 cooperate
with him in the labor Of conducting his paper viii spare
pains repair far possible, the loss o r Eurse. W."
shall grid up oins with still energy or The ariuous
task which is before andi though have lrlen upon
evil times do not despair Of satisfying our liberal coun
;rymen. five cannot command success We will al least
try 10 deserve il.
i METHODIST CHURCH NORTH AND SOUTH.
The following from the Address oi tho Bishops 10
the Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. South
will show with what determined purpose the Methodist
Episcopal Church. North pursues s schemes Of nterier-
ence with the rights of the Church. South, not only deny
ing its us claim participation in the benefits OF the
Book Concern and Chartered Fund but invading the terrific
ry which has always been under its charge and jurisdiction
Not only this but amperinp with the Indians for pur-
nose Of alternating them from this branch Of the church,
"When in lsl4, the General Conference assembled in the
city of New York passed such resolutions compelled the
southern Delegates for their own protection and IN view Of
the safety and prosperity Of the work Of God in the places
where they nbored TO protest against me iegaiy o' The
on would throw around them III the prosecution OF the work
md indicating the course which necessity might compel
them to pursue that body, apparently in the siit Of kind
ness adopted the Plan of Separation, which, looking the
prospective separation Of the North aud South laid down
the outlines Of arrangement by which was hoped that
oeace might at least great extent be preserved and
friendly relations established between the two gea, divisions
oI Meihodsm. This manifestation OF kindly feeling
iaicd by the South the pledge oi better things i'll times IL
come; but il has turned out 10 have been only the show o
kindness, transient impulse and a the General Con
rence held at Pttburg in 1915 our Northern friends pr
sued such course o action as destroyed all nope on the
Of the Southern Church. that she could either be able tn
obtain justice that fraerna relations would be establish
I'd between The two connexions.
at will be remembered that al your last session, with the
hope Of establishing such relations you appointed the Rev
Loric Pierce D. d. your messenger to the General Confer
Pittsburg. hoped that this indication oi the
desire for amcahe relation on your part would have met
hearty response from our Northern friends. If dhues
existed il is presumed that such arrangement might have
5een entered into would have settled all such differences
On satisfactory basis But your messenger was rejected
and your officers OF peace were met with contempt Your
Commissioners charged with the management of the
ests of the Southern Church in relation the Book Con
ccrn and chartered Fund treated with like scourey
Your claims disposed of i'll summary The
Plan of Separation rcpndatcd the Southern claim to
INV portion of the Book Concern denied and the
men, who from sheer hatred to slavery drove tho SoGth in
separation proved their sincerity and consistency by
only retaining all the slavcndng merlbers already under
their charge but in making arrangements gather many
more into the fold practicable. The Plan of Sepa-
ration was reeudiaed with the avowed purpose of in
vadng Southern tcrritory and, earnest Of their
Intentions in this respect, new Conference was
organized entirely within the limits Of the Southern
Church The only probable rcsut of this must
be 10 produce strife and contention cpling and breaking
up feeble societies. and scattering e-bands throughout
communities hitherto peaceful No sober could have
contemplated this movement at first without, anticipating
this result; and has been faithfully accomplishing lis mis-
sion in this respect In consequence Of The position assumed
by the Northern Church. have felt ourselves liberty 10
accept invitations occupy circuits and stations heretofore
within its limits Many such invitations have been rendered
us from various portions Of the land We have not how"
ever sought disturb the harmony of tie Church by send
ing missionaries seek from societies. where the people
were satisfied with their present church relations. In many
portions Virginia, particularly, the people feeling !he!
were placed in anomalous and undesirable POSITION
md wishing 10 Themselves with the Southern
Church. congenia 10 their circumstances and Zee.
nrs resolved unite with and invite io take
charge of them These calls nave felt liberty Il
refuse; but have required that in all such the pco
be able and willing the preachers scnt