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the contrary principle that suspension does no, va.

the contrary principle that suspension does not va
cate jurisdiction, the other propositions were
withdrawn superfuous, being merely embodi-
ments in another shape of one or other of these
abstract principles. The question now recurring
on the first canon Of the joint committee, the
Rev. DIR. Hawks moved an amendment, to the
effect that, in case of unlimited suspension, the
bishops should not remit the sentence, unle IS
with the consent of the diocese of the suspended
bishop. This amendment being lost, the canon
Was passed, with some unimportant alteration
in its details, which were concurred in by the
House of Bishops.
The second and third canons were passed in
the House of Deputies, as they had proceeded
from the Joint committee. The House of Bishops,
however, introduced into the second canon,
(Which enacts that every sentence of suspension
shall be definite as to time or terms) an excep-
ton in respect to perpetual suspension" This
amendment was non-concurred in by the house,
and a Joint committee of both houses was APP
pointed, who agreed unanimously to recommend
the adoption of resolution (prefaced by pre-
ambe intended to meet an alleged difficulty on
the part fthe majority of the House Of Bishops)
passing the canon without the exception intro
duced by the House of Bishops. The House of
ment; whereupon the House of Deputies respect
fully requested them to reconsider this decision;
which they consented to do, and finally passed
the canon without the exception referred to
above.
Thus the New York case was adjusted con-
formally to the advice of the joint committee OF
fourteen. But, it may be asked, how does this
action relieve the diocese of New York from Its
present anomalous position, since it fixes the
present suspended bishop more firmly In his seat
than before, while it does not enable him to dis
charge the duties of his office. Such, 1t must be
admitted, is the position of the Bishop OF New
York, and the measure of relief is so far lmper-
feet. Still, the condition of the diocese is better
than it was before for, in the first place, its
condition, and its bishops relation to 1t, are de-
fined. Then, his sentence is remissible, which
before it was not. The diocese, moreover, is
authorised to do legally what it was before COM
PEELED to do without law, viz: call in the aid of
a neighboring bishop or bishops. 1t will doubt
less derive much advantage from the decision of
these previously open questions, which afforded
occasion and temptation for excitement and ag-
tation. 1t may be presumed, too, that the Chris
tian temper and moderation which character
Used the House of Deputies, under the trying cir
cumstances in which they were placed, will ex-
ert their due influence upon the minds and con-
duct of all who have to do with this matter, and
will prepare those who may hereafter be called
on to act in relation to it, to conduct themselves
with sobriety and charity, as well as without
Partially.
iii be thought strange that the House of Blsh-
ops not only declined to exercise at present the
power of remission vested in them, giving Bishop
Onderdonk leave to withdraw his memorial, but
also received though they did not formally
adopt) report of committee said to be ad-
verse to Ihlm, it should be borne in mind
that the sentence of the court has been very
freely discussed, if not roughly handled, by the
PRESS both secular and religious /; and that it has
also been frequently and plainly, though not dis.
respectfully, adverted to during the discussion in
the House of Deputies. A desire to maintain
the authority of the court, and to avoid the APP
pearance of acting under pressure from without,
to say nothing of other considerations, would ma
! turally restrain them from the immediate exer-
else of the power of remission, and perhaps in
cline them for the time to something like an al
fectation of severity. But in whatever way the
bishops may fit to exercise their power, it is
certain that the position, both of the bishop and
of the diocese Of New York, is now fixed, and
therefore more favorable to peace and qniet than
il has been since the sentence of suspension
took effect.
After the passage of the proposed canons, lit
tie of importance was transacted in the house.
The session was concluded on the evening OF
the 10Th ult., by the reading of the pastoral let.
ter of the House of Bishops, followed by prayer,
and the benedction of the presiding Bishop
The pastoral letter, which was written and read
| by the Bishop of Virginia, was in keeping with
the occasion, as well as practical and paternal
in its character and tone. After adverting to the
gratifying manner in which the proceedings of
the convention had been conducted, and to the
prosperous condition of the church, shown by
the reports from the several dioceses, it went on
to give to the clergy and laity such counsel, if
followed, would serve to increase greatly the
growth and efficiency of the church. 1t con.
cluded with happy reference to the prosperity
of our country, as contrasted with the destitu-
ton Of other lands, and with an incidental and
judicious reference to the existing war with
Mexico, and to the duty imposed thereby upon
Christians.
Thus was concluded convention which was
looked forward to with great anxiety by all
lovers of peace, likely to be the arena of strife
and contention among brethren, and to which
they may now look back as, upon the whole, an
example of brotherly kindness, as well as of de:
| corum.
Sporting Intelligence.
| HARLEMPAR Comprehension Wednesday last
pacing contest took place at the above which
resulted follows
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H. Woodruff named b 4. Dan. O'Conneu. - Il l l
Time, 250-2:52-2:53-2:59-3:9
SMITHLANp (Ky) RAcEs.-The correspondent Of the
Louisville Courier, writing from Smithland, Oct 20
SAYS The races over the +" Green Lawn Course" at
this place. the 18th, and the sport tn US
far has been excellent send you summary oil the