Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-03-11
10 CoREESPoNDENTs.
.,.. nl,.. a. .he AfrLean Chureh.

In rsro.s, 20 An imitation signed by large number
cror citizens the HoN. WILLIAM c RyES DELIVERED an
l-,. NJ The African Church Friday evening IN e1-
5,;,r and yiadicatioa Of the ustment recommend
itv tb Peace Conference recently assembled at wash
i,y,,n The Church was fled to overlooking Vita an
,.veDt aud substantial audience vho listened hroush h.
mn the delivery Of the speech with the mos earnest and
,s,,,tg,l attention We have rarely any audience
in bis eity exhibit more orderly, courteous aud atten-
tive shirt And this t. a. It should be, en- all similar
sops for 4: is not to be disguised that the GetrOp-
oils Of the State il rapidly acquiring most aaenviable
reputation on account Of dsordsry and offensive demon
STATIONS on tie part Of portion OF citizens acting
under the influence OF temporary excitement and pas
son We express the ervent hope s 10 scenes Of like
character to those to which We have referred III here
after occur 10 damage the reputation of our gOody city
and indc serious and permanent injury upon It's com
msrci,l and business interests
Its not ou- purpose 10 follow Mr. RIvzs through bis
searching review Of the various provisions Of the Peace
Conference adjustment lie took up the several points
Of that adjustment aad argued them, by one show
ing coucusively in our Judgment that said adjustment
as a whole, afforded Tue fullest and simplest protection
aud security the rights and Institutions Of tie South.
We suspect there was scarcely individual in that
la-ce and intelligent audience who not thoroughly
convinced bv the ABLE agguuen. Of Ne. RvEs Of the
gropriety fairness and ls1s Of the Peace Conference
settlement. We know, Indeed, Of many persons, who
went 10 the African Church. Friday night Ps. ldced
,sarst hat adjustment but who came away, ackuowi-
slsue that 70 embraced complete and satisfactory set
clement Of all the issues in controversy between the two
great sections Of the Cai,n. The distinguished gentle
m4a clearly demonstrated that is fully equal III merit
10 the Creuden propositions and in soe essential re-
.pacts. greatly superior In word, it was conclassey
shown that .he Peace Conference adjustment If accept
ed I'm proper aad becoming sprit by the people Of the
North and the South would speedily pat ezunsazlel
noon the unhappy controversy that has 50 long ragged
between the two sections and Lead TO permanent e.
s,osauon Of peace and harmony Aud sc would he'e
again recommend TO our readers 10 take ~ that adjust,
SCENT point by point aud calmy examine an1 .o't-e
Tor themselves .ad We arc sure the conclusion would
O.. reached hy them an. taa- 30 fair aud honorable
adjustment, and ore eacu;,. worthy Of their prompt
eniJ-sation and acceptance.
que speech Of Nr. Gt,ss was nearly two hours in
length. aud vas char ce7'zci by h5 wel-hu9wa ability
saI elaoaerce His glowing luogy Of yugn. and OF The
zranS AID glorious role sine his played IN orr history.
,i OF tie r5, she IS destined siu TO play if she De but
w TO L,.sg Stirred every heart ia that large audie &c,
aaa & received sita prolonged and yocerous applause.
Bat e fJr5ear turtle, -,reace, 10 present. TO this aJ
ava Admirable address loF.2g 20 have TIE peasrr, Of
-d r Il il fu before oar ia,isrs, should the health
ot tis ;. gaished gentleman os I'm ile opportunity
o.. writing /. or, for publication. Ne are SATISFIED ina.
. aol be read wt intense interest aud pleasure 10y as
t.s e .as O. Vrgu and sa=gi. ia great good to tie
.lu.try st large.