The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-09-26
THE CASE OF RISIIop oynrpno,

The question OF the restoration of Bishop Onder-
donk to his episcopal functions is exciting consider
able discussion in the New York journals both sec
ular and religious. On Thursday last. Rev DR..
Anthon one OF the signers in behalf of the Bishop's
restoration, addressed note to the editors of the
Times stating that, being satisfied, upon further
reflection, that the peace and advancement of the
Diocese required the resignation of Bishop Ouder-
donk jurisdiction over it, previous to the removal
of his suspension, he had withdrawn his name from
the petition in circulation. DR.. Anthem was one
OF the thirteen memoralistS who in 1919 protested
to the House of Bishops against the restoration of
Bishop Onderdonk-a measure which was then in
| contemplation.
The New York Post of Saturday processes to he
able, upon unimpeachable authority to present
concise statement of the matter as it now stands in
correction OF the distorted views which have been
put forth in various quarters. The Post saws that
lew "months ago the restoration of Bishop Onder-
donk was proposed by an influential member of the
clergy, who, strange to say, was one of the first
prompters of the movement which led to his de-
position, and one whose adavits on the trial went
Tar IN influencing the subsequent verdict
One OF the clergy to whom the petition was pre-
sented expressed his readiness to sign it on condi
tlon that the Bishop, on his restoration should cede
to The Provisional Bishop all the authority of his
once; 10 this the reply was, that as the Bishop
also be restored without conditions
The Post then proceeds to say that several dozen
ments will be laid before the House of Bishops next
month, including the memorial of the clergy desr-
l.
| ton of the venerable Preate himself The latter
document that Journal says reates to the state OF
the diocese in case of Bishop 0nderdonk's restora
ton. Some OF the secular well as religious
papers have given their readers to understand that
Bishop Onderdonk confesses his guilt iustiies the
court which condemned him, and hopes for his re-
storaion through his publicly expressed penitence
for past misdeeds. This impression has, with reason.
rise TO severe structures upon the desire ofthe
Bishop to resume Episcopal functions. and as no
pains have been token by the parties who are fully
aware OF the real contents of the document to cor
rect this impression, it is not surprising that the
Bishop should be harshly judged. We are, how
eyer assured that the Bishop plainly reiterates his
Innocence of the alleged crimes for which he was
deposed, but thinks he may have committed impru-
dences which in the eyes of his prosecutors NAV
have appeared sufficient justification for their
course.
From the whole article we gather that the Bishop
entirely denies his guilt, and asks a restoration
without conditions, but is not the man. in the Ian
suage OF our cCtemporary, "to thrust himself upon
any parish who would prefer the services of the
Provisional Bishop. DR.. Onderdonk is now near
seventy years of age, and tits not surprising that
ne should wish to remove the stigma that has so
long rested on his name" ~ 80
We further learn from this article which is owl
IDENTIFY written "by authority" that there are two
shades OF party engaged in the restoration move
ment-the Low Church and moderate clergy-who
either think the Bishop wronged man, or one,
who, having committed errors has atoned nv an
exemplary life for his past misconduct and that
minority ''who hold to the permanency of the Eps-
copal oihee Once Bishop, always Bishop is
.heir motto, ana to depose consecrated man is, in
their opinion, touching the Lords anointed'"
The project of the division of the Diocese has few
supporters. Bishop Potter does not desire H. and
the subject is not likely to be discussed in the Dio
cesar Convention next week.
THAckERAY ON WAsHNGroM-But it was Or
dained by Heaven, and for the good as we can now
nave nav no doubt, of both empires, that the great
Western RnDuhlin 20 !
the gallant soldiers who fought on her side their
indomitabe and heroic Chief above ALL had the
glory OF facing and overcoming, not only veteran
soldiers amply provided and Injured to war, but
wretchedness, cold, hunger, dissensions treason
within their own camp, where all must have gone
to rack, but for the pure, unquenchable fame of
patriotism that was forever burning in the bosom
OF the heroic leader. What a constancy, what
magnanlmlty, what a surprising persistence against
fortune Washington before the enemy was no
better nor Drawer than hundreds that fought with
him or against him who has not heard the repeated
sneers against "Fabius" in which his factious cap
tains were accustomed to indulge?) but Wash
ington, the Chief of nation in arms, doing battle
with distracted parties; calm in the midst of con-
spiracy; against the open foe before him and
the darker enemies at his back Washington, in
spring order and spirit into troops hungry and in
rags; stung by ingratitude but betraying anger,
and ever ready to forgive; in defeat invincible,
magnanimous In conquest, and never so sublime as
on that day when he laid down his victorious
sworn anu souSnI MS NOBLE retlrement-here IN
deed is character to admire and revere: a life
without stain, fame without flaw. Quando
inrenies parem? "The Virginians.''
FREAKS OF ELEcTRIc1rY.-During severe thun-
der storm at Norfolk, on Wednesday afternoon, the
mouse OF Mr. Robert Barrett, was struck by light
ming. The Argus says: The interior CASINOS.
near the chimney, the plastering &C., were scat,
tered about the room on the second floor, and
ooor was torn from the hinges and thrown violent
against bed in which an infant of Mrs Rarratt
lay asleep Mrs. B. and three children were in the
room at the time; but all escaped without serious
INJURY, although considerably stunned for short
time. W. Snor'
loaded gun that was in corner of the room
was discharged and knocked into several n;acas-
the iron portions being bent and twisted in various
shapes. '''i o4
The fluid in its passage also knocked away some
of the bricks of the foundation of the bnildino .
leaving hole OF considerable size in the wall.
Several persons residing in the Northern mart of
of the city, and near the injured building. were
stunned by the violence of this powerful electric
discharge.