American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-05-31
Johns, Mr.. John Crasdale, and Thos Duckott

Johns, Mr.. John Crasdalc, and Thos. Duckett
Esq.
Rev. Mr.. Atkinson, from the committee
made report upon the subject of superanua-
ted ministers
The unfinished business of previous day
proposing to accept the terms of Canon No. 6
OF the General convention of 1914, relative
to the appointment of primitive Deacons
was taken up. The Rev. Mr.. Harris moved
that it be referred to committee of five to re-
port to the next annual convention.
Rev Mr.. Atkinson opposed the reference as
entirely useless. Judge Chambers thought
that while the world of arts and sciences was
progressive by changes, he preferred that reli,
gion should move on in the tried and beaten
paths Of our fathers.
Rev. Mr.. Goldsborough, fearing that lcgsla-
ton in the matter might beget conflicting
interest in the church, should vote for the ref.
erence.
Rev. MIR. Stringfalow thought that when
subjects were Of at least doubtful propriety,
the safest way was to do nothing, and hoped it
would be postponed.
Rev. MI. Mason, held that no grand princi-
pie could be ovcrthrowm by minor cfiects-it
was the desire of the church to spread the Lor-
ders of her usefulness, and though some obiec-
tions might be raised against this new order OF
Deacons, it was intended but to accomplish
that grand object.
Rev. Mr.. Pyne opposed the reference.
The Bishop announcing that the hour had
arrived for adjournment, to unite in morning
religious services, Thomas $. Alexander, Esq.
moved to dispense with such services, with "A
view to get through with the business of the
Convention; which was carried by vote OF 65
to 81.
r. S. Cox, Esq. continued the argument in
favor OF the adoption Of the Canon. 1t wa Il
mere question Of expectancy on the part of this
Convention, all other questions had been settled
by higher authority. He considered it one
OF the most decided improvements in the ad-
ADMINISTRATION of the church, which the exigcn-
cies of the times demanded. 1t could not be
considered an innovation.
Thomas S. Alexander, Esq. could not believe
it was mere matter of expediency, but as in
volvng important questions of power as well
as legal considerations, which compelled him to
desire its further postponement
| The motion to refer was put and carried.
S. J. Donaldson, Esq, from the committee to
whom had been referred the subject relative to
the admission of new parishes, made report
| providing for the re-enactment ofthe Canon o
! 1903, with the addition that a recent act of The
/ Legislature, in reference thereto, be compiled
with. Read and laid over.
Rev. Mr.. Johns, from committee, made re
port upon so much of the Bishops address a
relates to DIOCESAN missions. Read.
A report was made fixing the line between
Somerset and Coventry parishes; also, repor
establishing Severn parish, Anne Arundel Co.
which were adopted.
An adverse report was made upon the petit
ton of Christ church, Hagerstown, as rejected
! by the last annual convention. Read.
minority report favorable to the admission
of Christ church, Washington county, was
made and read
On motion of Thos S. Alexander, Esq the
memorial Of Olive Branch parish, Anne Arun-
del county, and counter memorial from ano-
Their congregation, were withdrawn, the diff
Guilty between them having been adjusted.
The Convention adjourned till 4 o'clk P. M.
AFTERNOON Session. The convention met
at o'clock, P. NJ
The Canon reported during the morning, re-
pealng the Canon of S35 and reviving that of
1903, (as above,) was taken up, A debate
arose, which was participated in by clergy and
laity. The question was taken, and it was
adopted by the following vote:
Clergy Al ayes, Is nays.