Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-10-10

EPISCOPAL CONVENTION IN FEW YORK.
The Eoiscopal Convention in N York had highly
exciting session on Thursday The Bishop in his annual
address justified his conduct, and condemned the
action of The two presbyrrs Ohe Rev. Messrs Anthem
and Smh in entering their protest against The ordna.
tim. and then leaving The church The Bishop said
he had examined the charges against Mr. Carey pre-
yons to the ordination, md had found valid obJsc-
ton MIR Carey was, therefore, his duty to orda'n
him In doing this, he violated no law or ordinance OF
the church. The Bishop could conceive case, ex-
cept one, Of violation Of law, winch could justify
public interruption Of the order and soemnes of the
ordination He also dsaPproved OF Ihe appeal TO the
world in this controversy
| The election Of Committees was then held, which
brnneh hi out the sentiments of the Convention the
subject of "Puseyism. The old members of the
standing and missionary committees, formed the Pu-
seyie ticket, that which sustained the Bishop was
considered which was elected. There opposI-
ton ticket Out Of III voes % 10 10 Of the clergy
sustained the Bishop. There was but bare majority
of the Iaity to support the Bishop
On another resolution, introduced by Judge Oakley,
that the delegates to The next General Convention be
instructed to prepare for adoption by The Con-
vention the effect that if any two presbyters make
objection TO any candidate in writing, an examination
of the candidate shall be appointed, and the two pres
byters shall be present. and the questions 10, and an
swers by the candidate shall be put in writng-n warm
discussion was elected The vote, by orders, was Ia
KEN and resulted in vote of % to by the clergy IN
the table. The question was thus lost vote was
then passed 10 print the resolution, and make them
the special order Of the next day.
On Friday, the resolution Of Judge Oakley ia
ken up, and exceedingly exciting debate ensued.-
Finally moion made to refer the resolution 10
committee THIS was negatiyed by a vote of l5 ayes
10 nays from the clergy, and 30 ayes to 53 from
the lalty The question then taken the adop
ton of the resolution, and decided IN the negative, ms
follows: Clergy, Is ayes, % nays a'ty, 80 ayes, o3
ftart ls noaf
citing scene occurred which is thus reported IN the
Courier and Enquirer:
"John Duer Esq, arose, and said, he held in his
hand document which he wished TO have read ano
inserted the minutes but, as all the gentlemen had
not signed it, who desired to do go, he should defer u
until the close of the Convention. He then read the
following paper:
"tWhereas the Bishop of this DIOCESE in the address
delivered this Convention expressed IN strong terms
of COMMUNICATION, his appreciation OF tue course ana
sentiments Of the religious paper called the
published in the city of New York; and whereas, me
undersigned members of the Clergy ana Lazy, no"
| IN attendance this Convention, entertain s'hcrte
conviction that the doctrines maintained IN Inc sac
religions paper, aud the spirit and tone ~ which nr
same is conducted are such not 10 eniitle IL 10 hr
support of Protestant therefore, they
do most respectfully dissent from the opinion expressed
IN the said address, and request that ths her dsseh
uay he publicly read TO this Convention, ano oe
on the minutes Of the proceedings thereof
| OnQeTOn0K
SAID : am here III the double capacity as plesa'hp
officer of this Convention, and The Bishop oil ihe Do-
cese and it matter of surprise 10 me, That geh'eh
who have been tenacious Of their own rights shnu'o
be so neglected. of the rights OF others VII lece'
auv respectful communication which the clergy ano
laty of my diocese may hand IN TO me IN my hoViaua'
capacity but will not allow such document as lhai
to 90 upon the minutes and to be made snh)ecl o.
discussion | will not surr snch thing to go on The
journal and come before this House. will only par
k,,. inv
that he could have foreseen The position IN which
the Bishop placed by It
al will no; receive such document. appeal 10 tnp
pipy TO the good sense, to The affection OF the clergy
and a,ty; and If they wall sustain me, will throw
myself upon higher power, and resist, even uni"
death such an invasion Of my rights
"'These remarks were received With great applause,
clappnc crcans and hlsses and when the Bishnp had
restored order, Mr. Duer 10 plain, but he Bishop
refused I, hear word, saying, sit down, SIR TAXI
your seat,-I won't hear word And when Mr.
Duer was seated he sad ANY apology you may desire
TO urr, vii be received at proper time and place
The Bishop delivered hs parting address, and alirI
appropriate prayer, the Convention adjourned sine die
a WE'LL MERlTEp CoMpIIMEsT.-Wirt Robinson,
ESQ on resgn,ng the Chief. EugIn eershp of the Read
ing Railroad, has been presented with splendid Sill
yer Vase, by the Engineer corps Of the same work.
The Berks and Schuyki!l Journal says the vase,
which is beautiful specimen OF ar, Is ornamenied
with view OF the PbGhixviile tunnel, br'cge ano
locomotive and train of cars and other appropriate
devices done in the metal, presenting remarkably
rich and tasteful appearance. On one side Is the io'
lowing inscription
PRESENTED, AS
Testimonial Of their esteem and respect, to
WRIT ROBINSON, e f,
| By his Corps Of Engineers, on the Philadelphia,
Reading and Po,tsvlle Railroad,
Sept 25,h, ls43.
! The gift under the circumstances, is credhaole 10
the gentlemen Who united in il, and meri,ed CON-
pliment to the recipient. Mr. Robinson was fortunate
IN securing, in eminent degree, the cordial esee
and regard Of all the members of his corps, and The
vase will be a constant and aa,,er'ng memorial OF
their OF his professional qualifications and socai
merits Phiiad Spirit Of The Times.
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