When I spoke, I referred to an extreme faction in the Church, of very modern date, that does not conceal its ambition to destroy the connection between Church and State, and which I have reason to believe has been for some time in secret combination, and is now in open confederacy, with the Irish Romanists for the purpose. The Liberation Society, with its shallow and short-sighted fanaticism, is a mere instrument in the hands of this confederacy, and will probably be the first victim of the spiritual despotism the Liberation Society is now blindly working to establish. As I hold that the dissolution of the union between Church and State will cause permanently a greater revolution in this country than foreign conquest, I shall use my utmost energies to defeat these fatal machinations. Believe me, Rev. Sir, your faithful member and servant, B. DISRAELI. THE REV. ARTHUR BAKER, A.M., RECTOR OF ADDINGTON. ABYSSINIAN WAR: CAPTURE OF MAGDALA (1868). =Source.=--_The Times_, April 28, 1868. DESPATCHES FROM THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF (SIR ROBERT NAPIER). _Without date._ 1. An Engagement took place before Magdala on Good Friday between our troops and the army of Theodore, in which the latter was defeated with heavy loss. Casualties on our side--Captain Roberts, fourth Foot, wounded in the arm, and fifteen rank and file wounded. No one killed. On the two following days Theodore sent into our camp every European that he had in his power, both captives and employés. Theodore has not yet surrendered himself, according to my demand. He has been given twenty-four hours to decide. The King’s troops are completely demoralised. ROBERT NAPIER. _April 14._ 2. Theodore’s army much disheartened by the severe losses of the 10th instant. A portion of the chiefs surrendered the most formidable position of Shilasse(?), and many thousand fighting men laid down their arms. Theodore retired to Magdala with all who remained faithful. Magdala taken by assault on the 13th under cover of Armstrong steel guns, eight-inch mortars, and rocket battery. Ascent to gates most formidable. Theodore killed, defending to the last; our loss small. Army will return immediately. About--guns and mortars taken. ROBERT NAPIER. DESPATCHES FROM “TIMES” SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT. _April 12._ King Theodore attacked the First Brigade near Magdala on Good Friday, but was repulsed with heavy loss--about 500 men being killed.... Darkness stopped the pursuit. The enemy left their wounded on the field. On Saturday King Theodore sent in a flag of truce and offered to treat for unconditional surrender of the English prisoners. The captives have joined the camp. It is believed the remaining Europeans will be surrendered. The Abyssinian troops are utterly disheartened. Theodore has attempted suicide. _April 14._