The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-09-30


! The same Judge must pronounce the same
tence. Again the presbyters may object, but who
could decide but the Bishop? II the resolutions pre-
vailed, why any two presbyters could prevent OF
thwart the wishes of the Bishop and the rest OF the
presbyters, by repeating The objection as often
| they may desire to do so. And after repeated ex-
| amnatlons they could put complete veto on the
act of the Bishop. THIS was contrary 10 the spirit
| of the canons OF the church as he understood them
II they wanted redress, let them petition the general
convention, when, no doubt, they will get proper
| hearing. 1t the Bishop has ordained Paps., then
impeach him and convict HIM; and ii such can be
| done then he was satisfied that the tribunal which
| entertained the lmpe achment would suspend, nay,
| strike him from the list of the prelates OF the
| church. AS layman he protested against med
| ding with the prorogatlve OF the Bishop. The
church was not made by the laymen, but by pow
er higher than all. II the Bishop had erred, he ac-
| knowledsed his readiness TO bring him to fair ac
count; but until an act OF impeachment urge q,
| he protested against such course the Resolu
tiopsls were endeavoriDg TO cram down the throats
| of the members of the convention. He then alu
ded the OF popular feeling abroad and the
| base Efforts made 10 excite that spirit TO hostility
with the Episcopal Cnurch, (me aiming the Reverend
Editor at the Courier and Enquirer,) and sat down
loudly exclaming against the mot on OF reference.
| JUDGE OAKLEY here arose and disclaimed any III
tenlon # proposing any resolution which would for
| a moment imply that he was censurable He had
formed no opinion on the subject of controversy,
| but having heard that series OF resolutions OF
harsh tendency were about to be presented, he had
adopted the coEcatory course, and offered the pre-
SEM ones to meet The emergency, and was perfectly
| indifferent as to how the matter would be disposed
| Of He paid a compliment to the Bishop, and the
presbyters agreeing with the Bishop and again dis
claimed any intention OF censurins any one IN the
| convention.
| JOHN ANTHoN entered upon long exposition of
the history OF the "protes," and its cons. quences
He said he had been the legal adviser OF the two
presbyters, and had conscientiously urged them to
| the course they had SO independently adopted. He
stated, that in searching the laws of this State, and
OF other States, he had been satisfied that " the
people" meant all, high and low, except the persons
| In power. HIS speech was very inaudb.e, and was
received with undisgused disapproba;ion.
CHIEF JUSTICE JONES again enforced the necessity
for prompt action, without reference-nothing but
food tor further discussion could be had from re-
| port, and he had every reason to believe that
| every member of the convention was prepared to
vote on the resolution, he good to be gained
| by delay He was satisfied the convention would
anxious that they should be disposed of, and allow
the business 10 go on-adopt them reject them, do
one the other, but do not refer them, t waste
| of time and a useless delay.
DR.. WAINWRIGHT was ANXIOUS that the strength
of the house should be tested at once. He OPP
posed TO the resolutions, and should vote them
| down, but he agreed with Judge Jones that delay
was useless and vexatous. He rejoced that two of
bis brother presbyters had had the weight taken
from their shoulders, and assumed by (aluding
to John Anthem, Esq who had on the floor of the
convention acknowledged that he was ignorant Of
the articles OF the church into which he had thrust
himself. (Here an uadoubted shout OF applause
followed from not only the members of the conven
tOn but from the visitors in the asles and gallery)
| MIR. ANTHoN's reply was inaudlble, but we be-
lieve it was quotation tantaere ire animis celes
| THUS" which he generallZed.
DR.. WAINwR1eHr disclaimed any intention to in-
dulge in personalities and begged Mr. Anthem to BE-
| lieve him sincere in such declaration
The amendment OF Judge Deer was then put and
carried by vipa voce vote. After some little dis
cussion point of order, the question taken,
on the resolutions and amendment by vote by
orders" While the names of the clerical and lay
voters were being called, silence of the death
like nature prevailed, so great was the interest
throughout the entire body to hear the decision AT
length the Bishop announced the iollowing:
The Bishops PARTY, Clerical ici I g
Rev. Watson. Webb's party, Is 50
The motion to sustain the Resolutionsts was lost
b y non conouyring vote. The announcement OF
the vote was the signal for renewed expression OF
feeling, but the Bishop succeeded in depressing the
outburst. The vote was then taken on the resolu.
tons collectively, and the following the deci-
sion on rejecting theR:-
R R@s S watson eW5e ssc,s party, IS y
| Thus TIE Bishop triumphed over the opposition.
which at one time threatened to be of the most
rlous consequence. The Convention then adjourn
ed to O'Clock this evening The result OF the votes
was visible upon the elated and depressed coune.
nances OF the two parties, and the Rev Editor oil
the Courier left his hiding place. vowing dire venge
ance upon his victers
EVENING SESSION..
Divine service was performed and then the con-
venton came to order. The business having been
all transacted, and motion for adjournment being
now IN order, movement was visible at the lower
end OF the church, where had gathered the protest
ing party. Expectation was not long in doubt
Judge Duer in his place, and offered protest
| signed by small number OF the members of the
convention. II was strongly worded, and had evi.
IDENTIFY been prepared with determination to
throw the entire weight OF the Rev. Editor of the
Cou'ier's party Into one desperate onslaught. IL
| protested against the course pursued by "The
ChnIchman, newspaper. IN the struggle between
the BISHOP and the lTeshylers dissenting from the
favorable opinion of that paper expressed by the
Bishop IN his annual charge to the convention, and
requesting that the protest and dissent should be
| recOrded On he minutes of the convention This
was desperate moment every voice was checked
Tor moment, the universal denunciation was abuur
to peak out-when the Bishop rose, evidently strug-
Cling severely TO preserve his christian forbearance
| at such mOment-but he 1riumphed over his feet.
ngs, and by bold effort dashed the match aside as
the shell was about TO explode.
Brethrea OF the convention, said he, regret the
protest. First, as the BISHOP OF the diocese, and
candly, the President OF The convention | never
i'll allow paper such that purports TO be to be
laid before any convention over which preside,
much less placed on the Journal In this decision,
throw myself upon The clergy and the laymen OF my
diocese Ii they iai to support me, will appeal TO
higher power--to the God Of the just and the un-
just land with the sacrifice OF my lite, if necessary,
will sus ain the step now SO solemnly take.
A shout Of the most deafening applause, for il
cannot be otherwise told, followed this announce
ment, and for some minutes many forgot the pace
| they We're in in the exuberance OF their approval
The Bishop again appealed TO all to cease from
such exhibitions of their feelings within the sacred
walls Of Gods house. anti concluded the business
| by reading the following paper -
BRETHREN 1t ID blessed fact, interviewer with the
whole history OF church. indicative o; its
conservative character and which ought
devout gratitude fer the overriding grace Of God that
differences among us never make any serious nroads
our unity and harmony. Over and again have the
enemies OF Christ predicted the reverse and often have
their prsdctions-and what, from the obvious spirit in
which these OBJ ruded, hardly breach of charity
to call their HoPgsbeen rustrae Events have occur
red, on which serious difference opinion have been
coRscienously maintained Discussions have arisen in
which honest warmth has existed. Sometimes good
nave oe' taken on their guard and yielding much