The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-11-06
Mr.. Webster and the Church.

A somewhat remarkable letter has recently
appeared IN the Charleston Mercury from its
Washington correspondent (believed to be
gentleman lately connected with the press of
this city,) In which the writer argues that Mr.
WEBSTER, though from natural sentiment en-
tertaining great respect for religion and TIL.
solemn and hgurative language of the Bible, was
not strictly y religious man, and that he died
under some apprehensions of death. The letter
has drawn forth the following communication
from the Hon. r. BARNwELL RHErr on the
subject:
To the Editors of The Mercury:
GEsrLrMEN: Your Washington correspondent
is very obviously very far from being an impartial
judge Of Mr.. Webster's character. How great is
his impartiaiity will be obvious from single
statement made in his letter published yesterday
morning. He says of him: "He was a member OF
no religious denomination-hc made no preten
sions to piety." Now the fact ia, that for several
years past Mr.. Web.ter did make continual pre-
tcnsions to piety by being regular member of the
Protestant Episcopal Church. myself for the last
two winters have seen him very often in Washing
ton in attendance on public worship in the Rev. DR..
Buffers church; and have. moreover, repeatedly
of DR.. Butler; and on one occasion at the hands, !
think, of Bishop Meade, of Virginia. Every one
a quainted with DR.. Butler must know that he
would administer the sacrament to no man, high
or low, OF whose piety he doubted. Knowing these
facts, it is due to truth, and the memory of de.
ceased Christian, that should state them.
Believe me, gentlemen. your most obedient SER
want, r. b. RHErT.
Letter from Mr.. Webster to Senator Dick
The Binghamton Republican publishes the fol-
lowing interesting letter, addressed by Mr.. Web.
ster to Mr.. Dickinson just Mr.. Webster was
leaving the Senate to take his place Secretary
OF State Its ausion to painful occurrences in the
past is the charge brought by MIR. Dickinson
treaty, and to the strong language in which they
were repealed:
WAsHISGros, September q, 1850.
My dean Sra Our companionsbip in the Senate
lie dissolved. After this long and moot important
session, you are about to return TO your home, and
shall try to find leisure to visit mine hope we
may meet each other again two months hence for
tions in the Government. But life is uncert tain,
and have not felt willing to take leave OF you
without placing in your hands note containing
d few words which wisb to say TO you.
In the earlier part Of our Acquaintance, my dear
sir, occurrences took place which remember with
constantly increasing regret and pain, because the
more have known OF you the greater have been my
esteem for your character and my respect for your
talents. But II is your noble, able, manly, and
patriotic conduct In support OF the great
Of THE session which has entirely won my heart
and secured my highest regard. hope you may
live long to serve your country; but do not think
you ace ever likely to see n crisis in which you
may be able TO do 20 much, either for your own
distinction the public good. You have stood
where others have fallen; you have advanced with
firm and manly sep where others have wavered,
ALTERED, and fallen back; and for one desire to
thank you, and TO commend your conduct, out Of
The fulness Of an honest heart. .... b. -.
I'M: letter needs no reply; il 10, am aware, Of
very htie value; but have thought you might be
willing to receive II, and, perhaps, to leave IL
where 1t would be seen by those who shall come
after you pray you, when you reach your owD
fhreshoid, TO remember me most kindly TO your
wife and daughter
remain, my dear sir, with the truest csteem
your friend and obedient servant,
DAs'L WEDsTEs,
Hon. DANIEL S. Dickinson, U. s. Senate.