Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-05-25


Gen. Porter, preparatory to entering upon
active duties on the upper Lakes.
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
NoRFoLK, May 22.-The Episcopal Con
vcntion met in this place on Thursday last. at
Cbrists Church, and closed its pious labors
on Saturday evening, when the following adj
dress was delivered by the Right Rev. Bish-
| op MOORE.
It's several years since the religious part Of
orr community have been presented with so
rich a subject for felictation nor were its
attractions confined To them-the advocates
OF vital religion, from the surrounding coun-
try. and from Richmond and Petersburg.
Hooked TO ctr town,in large numbers, TO min
gle III these ierycnt devGlons. On Sunday,
the Rite ci Gonlirnal:on, and the Sacrament
ofthe Lords Supper, were administered to n
larger number OF commandments than we re-
member 10 have seen assembled round The
altar, on any similar occasion. From Thurs
day Until last evening, twice dav was the
anxious enquirer after holy things, present
ed with a luxurious banquet for his hungry
soul. while the admirer of pulpit eloqucncc
was led captive by ;he inspiring strains which
continually burst upon his ear.
ADDRESS
III.
since we last assembled in convention. to de-
liberatc upon the affairs OF the Church, and
10 take sweet counsel together. An account
OF the discharge Of your clerical duties since
that period, has been recorded in heaven
may that record bcar witness to Our fidelity
TO God, and to our watchiulness over our
respective iiocks.
The advances of our communion have
been such as 10 cali for our gratitude to heav-
en-. The Clergy continue to manifest their
zeal i'll the cause of religion, and their attach
ment 10 the principles of the Church.
Their best efforts have been used in the dis
charge OF their ministerial duties, and there
appears 10 exist among them the strongest
disposition to fulfil their sacred Obligations
To make the least discrimination in the ex-
preston of my confidence in their integrity.
would be painful TO my heart, at 4 time in
which, have reason to believe, that the ut
most energies of all have been cxcrted in
promoting the prosperity of our Zicn.
Fettcred as aim with the weight Of apa-
IRISH, in addition TO that which cometh upon
me daily the care ofal the Churches, it is
impossible to make those exartions which
could be effected with ease, were | released
from parochial obligations The necessity
of ministering 20 the wants of my congrcga-
to the churches too much hurried. Ii pre-
vents me from improving them to the best
advantage, and precludcs The possibility of
acquiring that knowledge of the members of
our connection, SO indspensabIy necessary
Instead ofpossinS few days in each parish,
and forming an intimate acquaintance with
the individuals of the different congregations,
| appear among them, not as the spiritual
father of the whole family, but as a stranger,
and am obliged TO pass with such rapidity
from one place to another, that l ann only
known to majority of the people of my
charge, in my official character.
The Convention Of the Church in this Di-
.ocess, alive to these considerations, have
pressed with great wisdom and energy, the
subject OF an independent support for the
Episcopate. As the em0lnncnts arising
from the source TO which | alludr, would
never equal the amount of my present liy-
ing, cannot be charged with indclicacy in
urging the principle, as matter Of primary
Importance. II the wealthy members ofthc
Church would contribute hut small portion
of their worldly goods TO this object, it could
IN effected with the greatest ease the claims
of the whole Diocess would then be equally
imperative upon the Bishop: ne would have
it in his power TO travel as far and wide as
the circumstances of the Church would re-
qnire, and could discharge the duties apper-
timing to his appointment as the chief pas
tor sG the flock. Should not live TO address
you again upon conventional occasion,
must entreat you 20 bear in mind, that
consider the subject of a support for the
Episcopate as matter Of leading import
aucc and earnestly slpplicatc you to make
that provision for my successor, cOntem-
plated and embraced IN the above remarks.
Since the last Convention, have preached
ard administered the Lords Supper in Che
county OF Chesterfield. | have visited Din
widdie, and Oliciatcd in the church once Glled
by tliat pious servant of GOD, the Rev Deve-
reaux JarFat ard also twice il the town Of
Petersburg. In October made an cXcur-
sion into the upper country--yistcdth the cotm-
~ of Orange. bat was prevented from Oilici
ating by the inciercucy of the weather. ]
crossed the Blue Ridge and visited Staunton
in the county of Augusta, in which place
preached ttic. 10 large ard OVERLOOKING
congregations, and confirmed 9 PERSONS
Tie church in SitulntOn appears to be in a
furnishing condition, and IS blessed with the
A0hfIi sery ices of the Rev. Mt. Stephens.
taGcr leaving SiaU9on, agaln c@oasC1,thc