The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-29

e d. Barry. ID d. Peter l. JaQueD,
Edward W. Peet, 90 Richard F. Burnhan,
Harry Finch John D. Gnby, ID.
r. II. B. Mitchell, Henry b. Sherman,
" Samuel Starr, James Adams
David Clarkson, John Watson,
A. b. Patterson, " VIM Green
J. ID. l.. Moore, samuel w halloween,
Isaac Smith, J. J.. Yer Mehr,
" Edward B. Boggs Fernando o. Putnam,
(" Elliott Thompson VIM Passmore.
pointed committee to examine the testimonials OF lay
deputies and report the number Of churches
correct being than the constitutional number re-
suired Fifty lay deputies took their seats COMMIT
church, vanvorst seeking admission in connection with
Rev. Andrew Bell Patterson unanimously elected
Secretary.
On motion Of Rev Mr. HAROLD,
Resolved That clergymen Of other dioceses and can
ddates for the ministry Of the church. who may De
sent in the city, be invited attend the sittngs of the
convention q notice Mr. Charles King Of the Courier
Enquirer, present q delegate from EzabethtownJ
Grace church, Vanvorst, was admitted into union
with the convention.
Rev. N. d. Otis appeared and took his scat.
The convention elected the following the Standing
Committee for the ensuing year.
Rev Mr. Henderson, Spencer '
Moore, Pennington,
Finch, Howell,
Deputies to General Conuention-Dr. Barry, DR.. Og.
by and Dr. Dunn being put in nomination by the clergy
1t became for the aity to sanction IT. where
upon the Rev. MIR. Sherman understood to be low
churchman] and asked leave to speak the sub
sharp but courteous remarks the right of the Rev
gentleman to speak ON question Of the laity when he
not entitled to vote with the clergy, being only
rector elect Of the parish of Bellvillc
Hon. w. A. DrER then moved that the vote for depu-
ties be taken separately in order that any objection
should offer to either candidate could be better
pressed
vipa roce vote being taken that the order of the
be departed from 1t was decided In the mega
motion to reconsider was objected to by the Bishop
the ground OF its being unconstitutional and unprece
haR mind
occasions and being fully impressed with the eterna
Of does not IKE sac ~ or
apparently minor consideration Is bud OF the same
order that burst upon the New York convention in 1885,
and which bids fair to share . similar fate.
Several members part in the discussion, pending
which, the Convention adjourned to Monday at nine
Divine service was performed in the evening, and
sermon preached by Rev. Mr. Putnam Afterwards the
clergy and delegates participated in the Inequalities
&c.. provided by the charming lady who dspenses the
charities of liberal fortune at Riverside.
90" e Of the and
Convention, from what learn of or two members
The Bishop will not permit It to assume an angry or dis
courteous Tone for although willing to tolerate error
whore left free to combat it, his position in
the Convention President and Bishop is that in
the necessity of character for good order and
christian sobriety He may also be said to be the key
stone in the arch which supports the docese for the
the large private fortune brought him by his WIFE, the
splendid chapel which adjons st. Marys Hall, indeed
the very Hall itself where $50 female students are ie
College, still In embryo.
Board OF Supervisors.
The first meeting of the Board Of Supervisors
took place yesterday evening" his honor the Mayor pre-
siding.
On motion Of DAVID VALENTINE, ESQ., the Mayor was
appointed Chairman for the ensuing year.
Mr. Valentine was then appointed Clerk to the Board
The CHAIRMAN next announced the following stand
ing committees for the year -
On Annual Tares-Messrs Oliver, Lawrence and
On Civil Courts-MesGs Maynard, Messerole and
on County O6icer.-Messrs. McElrath, Franklin, and
On Criminal Courts and Police - Messrs Kelly,
Smith, and Tappan.
pointed consisting of Messrs McErath Kelly Crolius,
Purser, and spoford,
The Board then adjourned to hve O'Clock on Monday
next
Political and Personal.
Gov Gayle has been nominated the whg candidate
| for Congress from tho Mobile district.
The New Hampshire Legislature will meet at Concord
| on Wednesday next.
The Chicago Democrat publishes the subjoinsd ticket
GEN. WINFIELD SCOTT
For Vice President,
GEN. ZACHARY TAYLOR.
We shall then Fro gc9P Secretary of State
GEN. Twroos.
For Secretary Of War
GIN WORTH.
For Secretary Of the Treasury,
GEN. KEARNY.
For Secretary of the Navy,
Com. Common.
For Post Master General,
GEN CUSHING.
Tho remainder Of the offices can be given to the
coones captains &c. &c. hot forgetting the corporals
On Friday night, Edward Acker, who had been COM
mtted to jail at Paterson, NJ j. cut his bed clothes into
strips hung himself to the bars of the cell window
He was quite dead when discovered but 1t
that he expired On Sunday, George Scoby, OF
the place, cut his throat but failed to effect his
| suicidal purpose
For Albany-Fare 80 cents-Citlzcns' Line
The ne and elegant steamer ROGER WILLIAMS, Capt
A. Degoot will leave from foot Of Warren street. Tues
Hammond street, Van Conrandt Newburgh Poughkeep'
| sic, Kingston, Catsk, and Hudson
The ROGER WILLIAMS is commodous and very fast,
arriving Albany ample time for the going North