The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-09-29
DIR. HIeuBxK. seconded the motion.

DIR. HiGHBEE, seconded the motion.
ded i is no, intended to offer resolutions to alter the
constitution, as ! understood that was the object Of
the mover.
The Bsuop informed the convention that the OBJ
ect of the mover ct the resolution was not To alter
the constitution. He had misunderstood him.
Rev. SMITH PrNK-Wha.'s the object Is it ur-
gent We have business TO transact
Several Voices Question, question-exPlain
what's the object Quite an uproar)
The BIsHoP enquired whether II Is the wish OF
he convention that Judge Oakley be allowed to
explain the obect et his resolution. This was car
ed 10 make any explanation under the circumstan'
ces il the convention did not wish to allow the
rules to be suspended, he did not choose to inform
them OF tie nature OF his resolutions.
The motion to reconsider was carried, and the
rules suspended
Judge OAKLEY then rose, and all eyes turned on
him as he began by informing the convention, that
IN const quence OF the recent events which had
transpred, connected with the ordination OF young
man tor the ministry, and to which such painful
publicity had been given, placing all parties before
the world in most uniavoraoe light-as well the
Bishop, as the protesting presbytes and the young
candIdate-that II became necessary for the conven-
ton 10 come to definite action on the matter,
ia order 10 place the matter in proper light, and to
prevent any such disagreeable collisions in future
The manner in which the Bishop had explained the
on that occasion, he considered novel, and could
not say how far il was 10 be adopted. Whether
presbyter could be considered economically as one OF
"the people" in sucn a case he was not preparedto
say; nor had he formed an opinion one way or
other. The counter statements put forth OF the
facts as they happened at that ordination, differed
so widely and SO materially, that It was impossible
for man impartialy TO decide who was telling the
truth. The inquiry was one OF the most delicate
nature, and required to be examined into most eau
tousy, as 1t was very possible mistaken idea may
have been entertained by one party or the other
He again asserted that he had formed no opinion
fhar Tnrn met bo cfnnO ut
ordination. But to prevent such differences ne Oh
tered the resolution in his hand, and he trusted the
Convention would agree with him that their &C
ton necessary to place the question for the future
so pointedly that no misunderstanding could arise.
He then read the resolutions. The hrst we could
not hear distinctly, but we understood 1t to be one
requiring an investigation into the facts OF the ordl-
nation of Mr. Carey. The other was
Resolved That the delegates from this diocese to the
general convention OF church requested to propose
for adoption to that body at its next meeting canon,
which shall in substance provide that when the Bishop
shall receive from any objections in wr
ting the ordination of any candidate for holy orders in
the Of the time and pace sO Oh
who shall hereupon have the right to be present at and
to take part in such examination and that for the avoid
ance OF every Misunderstanding and mistakes all ques
ons put to such candidate and the answer made by him.
shall be reduced to writing.
The reading of these resolutions produced an eff.
feet some what resembling that OF signal rocket on
beseiged city-every one, both in the trenches and
on the batements, were up In arms and all were
waiting for the onslaught Now came the hour for
the array of party-Pusev and no Pusey-the Reve,
reld Dr. Onderdonk or the Reverend Courier and
Enquirer AS the mover finished, a rush of voices
came from the eager crowd all threatening desruc-
ton to the hardy spirit who had dared to fire the
train
Dr. LYLE, in voice of ecclesiastical thunder,
moved an " indefinite postponement" OF the reso-
lulions (Cries OF question guestionno stifiing-he
Bishop! to the rescue-Webb, to the onslaught y
Amidst the rush and storm, and rallying shouts,
nnan Of
be laid on the table
Judge DuER-lf it is understood that they ar, to
be called up at an early period We shall not object.
The party that agree with us are prepared
most cheerfully to consent, provided tomorrow be
named as the time.
Chief Justice JoNEs-I hope they will be laid on
the table generally. (Symptoms OF approval from the
bishop party, and OF determined opposition from the
Webb-men)
Judge DUER-Do you call this courtesy Is it
more courteous to lay them on the table without
naming time when they shall be called up for &C
lion, Than to postpone them indefinitely Certainly
not. If majority vote can lay them on the table,
/ apprehend that the same majority can prevent
them from being called up. Gentlemen, (warmly(
such conduct is not respe ctnl to the Ccnyentionm
sincerely hope this matter is not going to be hushed
up when the character OF our Clergynen, cur Bishop
our religion is at stake! No! it cannot be che cked
l., and all who think win the mover Chat Is
ing laid on the table until Tomorrow, when they
shall be the first business Of the day. (Webb party
signify their approval)
A VoICE-Put the question by "Orders."
BisHoP-lt requires five members 10 demand a
vote by Order (Here twenty OF the Rev. Webb
party rise and demand the vote by Order)
DR. WAiNwRIGHr-Iti is obvious that it is the de-
termination OF the movers OF these resolutions that
an opinion shall be expressed. They seem deter
mined that muzzIe shall not be imposed on them,
and shall vote for the resolutions teing laid on the
table and made the order OF the day for tomorrow,
as think they are entitled to hearing The mild
and courteous language ct the inroducer deserves
consideration (rhe Watson Webb party gam
additional courageD
amendment-lsy on the table-nothlng else.
Judge DuER-I offer an amendment that "they
be printed and taken up tomorrow at twelve
o'clock.
Chief Justice JoNRs-That is not proper mode
of proceeding-lhat cannot be entertained as an
amendment
The BISHOP declared that he has not had sufficient
acquaintance with the mode OF doing such business
in other bodies and requested information asto the
lntcrmaliiy or otherwise OF the motion OF Mr.
Duer. The amendment he decided to be informal.
(The Bishops party gain courage)
The vote was then taken by order" the clergy
voting as their names were called, and the lay
members voting by congregatlons-not lndIyi-
dually, as was proposed.
The Watson Webb party, SO IS
Giving the Bishops party decided majority Of So.
on the whole vote The resolutions was accordlngly
laid on the table indefinitely. (Great exultlng
among the Bishops ranks.)
JUICE DUKR moved that the resolutions be print
ed and made the special order OF business at II
o'clock, tomorrow.
Rev. SMITH PlNE.-Yes, take the vote by order
(Symptoms Of high rejoicing among the Bishops
party, and resoluie opposition from the Watson
Webbs)
SEVERAL VorcEs-"I move an adjournment
eco on" Take the Vote"-" Adjourn" No
debate"-"No muzzing' cried DR.. Wainwright.
WHO says stiling''-bawled out the Rev. Smith
Pine. AT length some degree of order was restored;
the motion TO print and make them the special
order OF the day was carried, and then the convcn-
ton adjourned TO meet tomorrow at nine o'clock.
The grand struggle will take place to-day, all
parties exhibiting great determination. II will be
most interesting debate and seats will be at pre-
MUM long before the hour of meeting
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