Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-05-30

years 10 effect this sacred purpose an address
has been published, in which the attention of the
different ecclesiastical bodies of all denominations
oil christians III Virginia has been called to the
point: an address which lies on the table,
and will be put into the hands of such members OF
the Convention as may be disposed 10 further the
design.
To enforce the proprety and necessity of the
measure, by those arguments OF which the subject
admits, would be unnecessary in an assembly OF
Protestant Christians We all believe the sacred
scriptures to be the word OF God, and to contain
all things necessary to salvation. % II isa lamp
TO our feet and light to our paths;" and in all
thlngs essential to the salvation Of immortal souls
IL so plain that the wayfaring man though TOOL,
need not err therein.'
Before conclude, there is one more point, to
which think it my duty to call the attention OF
this Convention; and as year must necessarily
elapse before final determination Of the Qucs-
ton can take place, we shall have full time allow
cd us for ref1ec ton and consideration.
Although my labours the past year have been
equal TO the labours of any preceding twelve
months, still from my advanced age il is impossible
Ior me to calculate upon long continuance Of such
effort aud eAertion. 1t is my wish, provided the
Convention should think proper, SO TO alter the
Constitution of the Church, rs to admit of the
conservation OF either sutlragan or an assistant
bishop in this diocese. 1t was proposed several
years ago, i'll consequence of the great extent of
tins diocesc,to divide it into two parts in order that
the parishes might receive Episcopal visitations
more frequently than is prescribed by the canons
As this purpose can be secured by the appoint
men' oil suiiiagan, or an assistant bishop, would
recommend it TO the Convention so to alter the
Constitution, rs to secure the contemplated mea-
sure. 1t IS my sincere desire that bishop should
be appointed during my life; and az such an APP
pointment can now be made with perfect unani-
nifty, it is eNpedient that il should be done Ii
will give me pleasure 10 unite in abour with the
man OF your choice. Ii will render me happy in
the hour OF my departure 20 know the individual
to whom l am to resign the arduous duties OF the
epscopate:.to whose this peaceful quiet do
cese shall be committed. May the Almighty direct
Us in all our doings with his most gracious favour
and further Us with his continual help.
RICHARD CBANNING MOORE.
CONGRESS.
Congress adjourned on Monday morning about 8
o'ciock.-We give its closing scenes during the
two last days of its session The resolution O,
thanks to the Speaker of the House of Representa-
uyes, called forth long and animated contest of
two or three hours. The Administration party
made every exerton to give il the so-by-but all
their movements failed, notwithstanding many of
the Southern ineinbers barbour, Rives, McDuifie
and others) had left the city. When the question
was taken, the administration gentlemen were left
IN the incagre minority OF 2S-many OF their col.
leagues backing out from the vote This truu,.
plant vote is an honorable compliment TO Mr. Ste
Venson as Speaker: Tor the first time in the Chair
OF the House-after protracted session of sir
DtoHshS-and session more ilnpassioned more en-
barrassing more trying 10 the parliamentary abilities
OF the Speaker, than has ever been experienced
since the memorable days of the Alien and Sedit;on
Laws The compliment is the more felt in conse-
quence oil the outrageous attacks which have been
made upon the Speaker by the Admin. tration pres
ses-and. indeed, it was the unparalleled Injustice
OF such attacks which called forth this lust tribute
TO the dignity npartiality, pronpiitudc and ability
with which he has discharged the dulses of the
Chair, His Valedictory, like his inaugural Ad-
dress, was extremely digniticd and happy-and
expresses In the most appropriate terms, his 'deep
sense OF gratitude and obligation to those who have
kindly borne such distinguished testimony TO his
oiiiciai conduct"
The next session of Congress will probably be a.
inong Tie most important and hope, useful that
has ever occurred under the present Constitution
Then, Will be discussed those plans of Economical
Reform, which the Committee on Hetrenchment
opened upon the House. Mr.. Hamilton, has plc,lr-
himself, and the majority Of the Committee. 10
press these important measures with the most yea
ious regard TO the pubic service. We hail this
declaration as pledge, that the Augcan stable will
be cieansed-that measures will be taken TO purge
OH the public corrup,ioDs, 10 Introduce a wise e.
conolny, and strict accountability into the pubic
expenditures, and to organise upon the best prnci-
pies the Executive departments OF the new I'D
innstration.--S0 mute ii be-