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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29
Methodist Episcopal 'o,rention

This body adjourned shf die the evening Of Mon.
dss The i9h inst having ttleeicd the ojerl for which il
assembled. In pIect ding column will be found the
Proceedings ii the flh; hch day tie resolution in
favor Of separate organizaiion of the Southern Church
adopted, BY yale ni 81 To 3 The three negatives
wefe Alessls Quinn. Ta1 lor and Harrison all of the
Kentucky Conference. On the lqh, Mr. Gum de
clared, that the separation having been effected he
should use all his influence IN prevent Subdivision, and
10 promote the feace of The Church
Messrs McFeun, Green, Plus and Hammer were
appointed committee tn compile and publish "a history
oi the organization Of The NJ E. Church South" which
is 10 embrace all the auaen tic documents showing the
origin progress aud eonsummalion Of thai event
On Mr.. Early's moiion. Bishops Soule and Andrew
were invited. by rote unite with and be
come regular constitutional bishops Of the Southern
Church to which the Bishops responded, signfying
their acceptance.
In regard 10 the border conferences il was resolved
that should any portion Of annual conference ON the
line Of separation not represented in this convention
adhere 10 the NJ. L. Church South according To the
plan o separation adopted the lae general conference
and elect delegates IL the general conference of the
church IN e6, upon The basis Of representation adopted
by The conyenon they stall be accredited as members
OF the general cDnerenre.o And that those societies
and stations on the border within The limits of conferences
represented IN This convention be- conslrucyey under
stood as adherng To the South unless they see proper 10
take action on the subject"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29
Presbyterian %. s. } General .7ssemJlv


That the division of churches absractly considers
ed, is evil sons-bu, even from evil GOOD
Is not untrequeny provdeniially educed We think
byterian General Assembly told school now in session
in Cincinnati.
Tn 'he Zoth inst. the committee 10 which had been
referred numerous memorials the subject OF Slavery
made brie but strong report against The objects con
tenplaed by the agiators concluding with the follow.
ing resolutions In which the prime pies ol the repor, are
enb1ded
"Resored, First. That the G, neral Assembly Of tho
Presbyterian Church IN the United States was orgin,
~ org anzed, and has since continued the bond of nnon
IN ''e ehnica upen tile conceded principle that the
existence OF domestic slavery under the circumstances in
whce is found IN the southern portion of the connry
is M bar 10 christian communion
second. hat The Hellilous dat ask the Assemble
10 make the holding OF slaves IN sefa matter of disc
pune d" virtually require this indcaory To dissolve it.
sen ana ahahd"n the organization under which by The
DIVINE blessing, II has 50 long prosnpred The ton
dehty Is evidently 10 separate The northern from The
southern portion OF the church result which ivory
good citizen must deplore tend NJ 10 the dssoluon
o the Cnion OF our beloved country and which everv
enlightened christian will oppose as brinping abou, =
rnlnons and unnecessary schsm between brethren who
maintain a common falth.'
The question was Immediately put upon these resolu-
ilons without debate and without excitement and they
passed by vote OF l64 To l2- four not voting.
II Is now obvious that the Northern people in the
Churches at least must lei this question of Slavery A.
lone-or that if they do not must part from them :
aud the effect, Ia our opinion, will be- that with this
TENTATIVE before Them many who would otherwise be
disposed to make display of their philanthropy, w let
il alone.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

Iorteco CRor IL MlssorRr-The 81 Louis Re
publican ul thu l2ih inst SAYS; We sorfy Ia hear
dismal accounts # the coming tobacco cr5n In this
Slate. IN many, # mol most Of the COMMITTEES IN the Mis-
sntf, there has been very geoer failure nl the plants
In consequence ii The cold and nnavufahe Weather and
ihose WHO persist ~ attempting raise them must RELY
on The most favorable aspect al Tie weather 10 binu
them Ia maturity. In Franklin county. noted for the
Production OF our finest tobacco the planters are snbstl
niing cnrn. and elsewhere others are putting in hen,p
Mess great change takes place IN the prospect
there will be an almost entire failure the tobacco erop
lmey alns have improved he prospec, the country
bordellng on The Mississippi"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

horr Of something beier which th,y promise us. We
may quarrel among ourselyes, and occasionally IN the
tempest Of passion threaten break asunder the ties
which bird ioe.lh,r as reeple-and our patriotic
~ ciinde may be awakened lest this attempt should
be seriously made: but the ftsi efquify which mee-
U.s. "irlete staR IRE dude and ebere shall the f,,e be
r,mS" will show the exceeding impfobabiiy oil lis
esss hast in this day and generation, aud
gueace vi this question.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

Magnetic Telegraph We are glad IL learn (says
the Washington unsutien) that the eniIre stock If
The Philadelphia and New York Magnetic Telegraph
Company has been Subscribed the first msiamen paid
op aud The company oraanizd Unsatisfactory arrange
menis can be made with the New Jersey Rail al Com
pany. lhe telegraph viii be active operation between
the two cities lang before the meeting o the next SEES
sion 81 Congress hope thai obstacle 10 this de-
slfahe insult will be inerpnsed by the pramptings of
grasrng cupdy which are generally as sh5rl slohled
as they are unpatriutr.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

The editors If The Washington Constitution have
beard from various that the Hon Alan trsu,
ING "a preparing work descriptive Of the countries peg
pie and scenes which came under his observation While
engaged in his mission In China The history nj IN.
treaty nsrit," remarks the Cnnsniun 'thlse thou,
ssads "f Incidents and circumstances which would be
uaected with an event 81 important with preple 81
advanced IN science art. yet 81 strange and peculiar
20 their ham,s and cus'oms would. whn drawn out by
she master haad Of Mr. CrsuiNG, be work Of the
deepest Interest Is the country"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

Louisiana State Conrentioa This body, after
session OF several months DURATION adjourned sine die On
the 18th inst having prepared new constitution hf
the State, presume after The m,si approved modern
fashion. On the final ad"p n of the Constitution mo
vote stood ayes 55. those who voted in tho
negative being delegates from New Orleans and lis vie
entity, who objected mainly 10 that prev Of the CON
suon which requires the seat of government to be re-
moved to point at least 90 miles from that city Inc
constitution is to be submitted to the people tor raj
ifcalon; and. by majority Of one II was determine"
that all persons who viii he entitled to vote IN The e.
1t RS ratica tim shall be authorized 10 vote uio"
the question oi IL adoption
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

o. The British government is manifesily ,y,,,,i,
tor ear, though it may be only in the SPIN of v.a
precaniinn, and not because they desire or ancp,
event. The Kingston (Canada) " Wig, for ex,,onl.
announces the arrival in that place, from England If
MIR. Tucker, "on tour Of rapid military nsperro,
The Canada paper adds: .'Il is said that he will
rapidly along both{ shores of Lakes Erie and ea,.,
and return to England with all convenient speed y IL
the mean time, what is ON government, dojng2
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

LIE e,li.loiiNE.-Bai FEW heads Gonna.
hsey have fallen recently The engine. bow.ya '9,a.
soon be IN rap'd moiioa again 'Fo.aav No t'. VII
chronicle the following decapItaions. "N'f Ia
.4pfoia'ael'.l By Tie President.
h"hefl Mfheliy, Register Of lie Lad 0;..=
pr ss"e"sy otia, vice Abner Ro. rqmars5 al ?
ehfls,ian iiater, Recover II Pablie Ala,,,..,
PER saidnsky. OH vice Moses II kit, 49,. al ?
Ephialm d. Dickson. Register II tie ann ,,'l'', va
al Fayetteville, Arkansas vice james II sfq,. 'itee
mey,d. 49, - s''iilah, IL.
: Thomas NJ. Carr, of New Yark, Consul r..
led. ny Teal
SIMEON NJ johnson, Consul f,r part Of MAJ.
onha, vice lhonas NJ Rodn.y recsilfd ''s'zas IN
BenJamin 7. Jell. Register Land Ol1ee WI.
Arkansas, vice salnn. {. y heal. remo,fd ''7a,'h,
" llllam Adams. Reeeiyefnt Public A,,.na,
son IL Arkansas, wee Alfred Henderson, ren, MN
'e''n pi""n' h'elsfef OF Land Office, Jnlrs5a ~
H., Arkansas, vice James Wundson Bates re," 9 =,
farIek Collins. Surveyor Of the Revenue a, -
natl, Ohio, vice Isaiah Wing, removed. N''ei'.
Elias Rector, Marshal Of Arkansas. wire IL. =,
Rector, removed. '''9 ~
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

Duel al Cincinnati Mr. Bland keeper of n public
house al Cincinnati, had dispute wllh an Enellshman,
iew days ago, about their skill IN the use of firearms
which result d IN challenge. aud procuring pair OF
pistols, they repaired 10 the and exchanged shots
without. IS supposed, intending hli each other but
unfortunately The fal of the Enulehmau took effect IN
The teh' breast nj Mr. Hand, and fears entertained
that he IS morally wounded. The Enpshman imme-
dlatele surrendered himself. aud is now In prison to
await his trial.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

o. The New Orleans Tropic, the editor of which
paper Is personal acquaintance Of Mr. Secretary Wal
ker OF the Treasury Department expresses lis disbelief
OF the serious charge recently made against that gne
man by the Columbia Observer to The effect. that hay
ing executed his note gentleman in Tennessee. M
on which suit was brought. aud The noe ia,lag hrn
lost he had sworn that there had Dever been INV tran
sacions between then-and that th. note Itself Was
subsequently, found. The Enquirer and other papers
call upon Secretary Walker to deny his alienation.
which, il it be untrue he ought 10 do If h. fa>e il.
author ought to be severely punished Ifrne. W.. with
not say what ought to be done with The Secretary.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

fior,dd-Ihe Pensacola Gazette heretofore \ non.
trail paper has hoisied the Wing nag and appears 10 h.
sangnne OF the success of the Wings al the approacbn
election IN the new State. Ii will surprise some Gls
we wot Of should two Wing Senators from Florida make
Their appearance at Washington next winter.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

o. We are pleased to see that in the Ioc,sno CON.
venlon IN the 9TH Congressional District in Alabama
Felix IT, Mcdonnell, the late representative, and uoto
nous rowdy, did not receive single vote alihoppb
candidate for denomination. Samuel F. Rice Of Iah,
dega received the nomination. Mcconnell il is lhonob,
will run upo his own hook
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

Mr. Fox, the late British Minister 10 the United
STATES helne about 10 leave Washington city. Gin which
he has resided since his official functions ceased J adj
dressed polite note 10 the Commissioner Of Public Bull
dings on the l9h nit mo, Offering Ter the public gardens
number Several hundred oruses aud towering shrubs
craving IN lis garden, Which. We Learn II, m lie eov
efhn'nt PAPER "ere thankfully accepted. and are now
hfag Transferred partly Ia The garden attached 10 the
Pteslden3s House, aud panty to The Capitol square.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

The Of the L. siars. rs the Executors ,f Hon.
" Erhard. was concluded in the e. : Circuit Court
al New York on TUESDAY The actian in ihls case was
hr"aghi against the II The defendant a. one of the
tottes oi Samuel Swariwnui. formerly Collector of
New YORK, 10 rees'er upon his surety hands The casr
was 'rIed once before earned up, aud new trial
granted. The Couri abive having ruled oui certain les
sm"ny which was admitted the previous fial he IN
" INV lind verdict for defendant aud ccrnty balance
due 10 him of s205i529
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29
WHOLESALE MsrnpERFsS.-

WHOLESALE MsiRDEREsS.-A Mrs Reed.
"nd'r senrnc. al dealh AZ sasrenceville, Ia. FIR the
tNrsr II et hashasd siter several Intellectual aenpts
" hag hefSti. has c,nses6 s,s oiy the pnsninu If
hrf ha-satd. tr which IKE was osa&etaned ,ui two
s'ii"s ''e'sass Rtre xe the t.atIsS # uephew
tF rs asse and ihouei h,se Guarantees "A ere ma,
snneh -e sr'T ALSO s'sfsd having eansa. The death
nj ixD children bs sta5Ysliaf
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

lrtmoat's Expedition The NJ, Louis Republican
!" the iih instant says that il has authority Tor sta
lung that The route Of this expedition viii be as fovs.
"irenL fReaoNrs expedition Will rtocred 10 lhr
Arkansas nrer ioew thai rlsef np 10 lis source lrnn
ilence they vii inhe Francis Drake fiyrf follow
that doSn Ia It's mrah whcn They In proceed Ia ma ke
ihenneh aud minute survey IT the BAY IL San Fran
risce. Nav, ihn line u Instructions through neafl, rs
entire extent. lies within the Mexican trrriint, and
"ha, We do noi dersiand is how ~ in what pnrpse
an expedition is sent ran TITS government into the Mex
lean territory, nor why engineers arr enplu,rd in
surveying rivers and haihHs nul htenpinp In rs We
have M ohjreiun Ia the survey we unly want 10 knos
by what righl II is ordered"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

|. o. o. F.-'fho Independent Order of Odd Fe-
lows c1mmemarated the anniversary Of the Order, in
this place, Monday last by a public procession, and
an Address from the Rev. Robert b. Thompson. lhs
procession imposing. both in lis numbers and IN
the richness Of the Rcgalia and Emhens. Mr.. Ihomp
sons Address highly ornate and eoquent-s'oddea
with brilliant gems of fancy and mpresslvely defend
ing the principles and enforcing the duties of the Fra
terny
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

The Fraaka Crenn.) Deuarsat II tire ! 9Th instant
sassAf- shnmake. living six and hail mites .s,t,,
81 sH's risc 81 digging ~e top Il dh aeAr his
s"~'Se. dtssTeTt ss~ 4ese~ II atsi of ,ost esor
usS" -ze- ose "A th~ se~tA ssa ,uiet ID the NEIL
osF~ ~ es-e al ts~ fsee of Dr. = y Nayfeld Tt.
tsaa ~~eis Fsar f.sds and 44s ssasoes a<.e q ia
ssts SAT- d g>es~r vsiN. ie -ena arei u, s,e 4saf
IS rer Ai1 meu s4aick- and "a aaFd Ainth
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

'Nfrt senator.-Ihe I,n.hbnrg Republican mimi.
mates our ''"nsman, William Daniel. il. t>q a, II.
successor of Mr. Ryes in the l. : senare.- VIII.
In The Petersburg Republican srrenaonsIy oraes II.
claims OF Gen. Gear.e {. DrompooIe
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

" he New York Morning News, leading Loco.
oeo Pa'er expresses the opinon On which we heartily
concur , mat "a division IF the Churches viii have !,
e'''"'' good elect upon The Abolition question. by
a''e''"e much OF The Excitement that has e,owu ,hr,,b
'en ABOUT slavery. and that it will have s,,ou, tom
"e"', |" 'eaSe tta question where il be,ngs IN ,ha
SOUTH which alone is compe,en, to dis uss !, ),
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

.7meroaa s. British .N;ry.--The American NAVY
consists of 10 shs OF the line, razee l2 first elias.
freales, second class II first class sloops Of war.
second class, briggs, 7 schooners. steamers and
soressdrs-in all rs vessels
The naval force Of Great Britain consists Of $50 ships
OF war, carrying from 10 20 guns. OF his numb,r
- aIs aimed steam yrssls
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

e5- Several fthe Locofoco papers in South Asbam,
are out against the Locofoco nominee for Governor NJ
that State, Col Nathaniel Tery.) They talk of nun
ming an independent candidse
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

Mr.. Alexander Aipeha cii zen Il the 'ne,l States
engaged IN commercial pursuits AT The cry of MtNlon.
Vas efd.fed shut time siuce IL rn The Rcpuhlic IN
eighi days. ren orslranec was d,sparhed Nv the A
meriean Munster 10 The M,x.cau Government hut The
si"lt'd period sowtd 10 Mr. Aioeha expired and he
was forced IL drpar tor Vera Cn, from whence he sail
vi for New York
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

hs cash donations seoesed at Ptt,sbnr up "a Wed
nssdsy last fnr te flief u ne sufferer, by the Yre,,
hfp, amour to 81 AZ ~. ahe bryn district is ii.
bulk. l'he steam paeks, Noes between Pin,bnr9 and
nennati arf sad 10 he DOING ye aud nposncgoss
business botl ia fright and passengers.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

III. bowman, having received majority, was de-
c'aed duly nominated by the clergy. vote was then
taken by the Lay delegates, for the purpose rtan
ing whether that Order would confirm The nomination
and II was not confirmed, ayes 81, noes So. The
whole matter being again al sea- there was another bal
oi, which stood for Bowman 81, Tying &c. scattering &
No choice. Aud finally Committee was appointed
ton"minae suitable person persons be ba oted for
as Bishop and then the Convention adjourned till mex,
day
On Friday, the 23j the Rev DR.. Alonzo Potter
professor OF Bellies Leres and Moral Philosophy in T.
Mon College, Schenectady New York. } was nomina.
ted and elected Bishop of the Diocese The clerical vote
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

05- The Protestant Episcopal Convention for The Di
geese Of Virginia commenced its session in Fredo,icko.
burg on the 2ls inst. Bishops Meade and Johns and an
unusually large number of clerical and lay deputies. as
wei as very large crowd strangers were in attend
ance.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

W george Bancroft Secretary Of the Navy. has =
'N'' an honorary drlom. from the Academy of &
e"se 81 Berlin IN ho"or of his literary reputation and
especially OF his History of the Uoi,ed States
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

prgna Military Msttme.--rhe Gnvcrnor has sr
pointed the following gentlemen Nsiers of the Yirgni.
Military Institute al Lexington:
Gen. Peter c. Johnston of Wa shingion county.
George II. Lee. Esq, If HARRISON
Gen. }. X. Wallace. of Fanqnier
William Daniel, Esq. of Lynrhharr
Col Charles Dimmcck. of Richmond
Gent Corbin Braxion. of King William
John w Brockenbrough, and }
A. Leyburn, Esq'rs., Rockbrdge
Gen'l C. p. Dorman
VIM II. RIcnARDsc N, Adit General. rex oaicio
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

W. peds5ssafd s,hs' f1s. sus baies &snxm Sutoa
sas<~d ~ aassew k4fe, Ess ~ 7xn,ca eoan.v. Mis-
ssses'i, sess sxs sssssy ~ Tire Autse al al,. inp
- ~ al i"eh!y e"o ana 9aafaeS lsg t.,and
s-Sar Orleans Ht9. ! IN iqsfa.d
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

oREGON.-The Independence fNIissouri) Expsl-
tor states that 22S wagons had passed through that place
with emgrants for Oregon. Il adds that 200 Others
had crossed the Missouri at St. Joseph's bound for the
same "Promsrd Land" At this rate it will not be Ion,
before the disputed territory will be capable of seItde
fence,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

hesn ,o,,'; no "''hmond Times and Compiler has
~" considerably enlarged, adding thereby Greatly 10
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

W ne baptist Genefal Association for the State of
'"e''a VIII commence lis annual session in this place
10" MORROW morning. large number OF Members and
Lay Delegates is expected.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

-Anevdng IL" psnerass rs s,e Se;sgEsad SiR )
J"n''S Il the tsik aAsass. she Memuns ia 3iesssSi
Eef1 NJ thu Aesi s~sessz ssessf,s ia eir cfs 81
as~sa naExgisg wrh tkem II tbs asns they can osts IN
New sssahis< ace saFqsees 10 h A,syiis
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

o. The Richmond Wing audes to bloodlfss duel
fought between two young gentlemen of that city, who
took trip to North Carolina exchanged shot without
effect. and returned home unscalhed having buried the
Ratchet, after firing each o,her Names ale men
toned We have no idea consequently who the young
gentlemen alluded to are, and therefore intend no i'm.
parchment of their courage, when tina, it wonli
have been wiser to have adjusted this affair before than
after the trip 10 North Carolina-for people ,cil ask
what magic is there in harmless shot, t. induce one
party to offer. or the other accept apology aifera
fire. which unwilling to tender or the other nn
willing to accept before2
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

Inc Philadelphia Gazette says: Ills views on church
policy agree with those of late veneraed and apos
tollc Diocesan, Bishop White and the whole tenor of
his lie, as gentleman. scholar and christian is an
assurance that under his guidance the Chuch will com
mand the respect Of the world''
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

Be- An article in days paper. from the Richmond
Wing, touching the Canal, and expressing very deel.
ded and painful though fear just an opinion of tho
result of the experiment, will attract public attention
and perhaps lead to discussion We have long been
OF opinion that fatal was committed in the outset
that, instead of making canal from Richmond to yncb-
burg, the money expended in its construction shond
have been devoted To improvement rest Of this place.
our great want being not facilities for carrying the
produce OF this region to Richmond bnt additional trade
from sections Of country now inaccessible to u.s. We
pretend to no extraordinary knowledge snch subjects.
however; and it may be that the integen, and scien-
tlfic gentlemen upon whom was devolved the RESPONSE.
by of giving direction to the enterprise decided wse'
ly. The result at all events, has not realized their
promises, or the public expectation.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

The " heat osars IN tue States 81 Michigan api New
)Wk afe sid iol,t ytfy piafrising
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29
Protestant r.. Convention of peppo,Ipoo;a

This body assembled at Philadelphia on The 22d nit.
There being no Bishop, DR. Bull was elected President,
The most important business the election of Bshop
to succeed Bishop Onderdonk, resigned For this of,
flee, DIR. Sanue Bowman. of Lancaster, was brourht
forward by the High Church, and Dr. Stephen II
lyng OF Philadelphia by the Low Church party, The
following the LIST and End BALLOTS
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-05-29

There being no election Dr. Tying withdrew his name
declaring that, far from desiring the office, he had
consented most reluctantly to its nse Dr. r. then nom
mated DIR. Thomas NJ. Clarke, Rector of ST. Andrews
Church. Philadelphia, aad there were three more bal
lettings as follows.