New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-28
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
sOeciaI Diocesan Convention of Newly Or!s.

so,,al Church in this Diocese, called BY the stand
;rg Committee to take into consideration the
Canon respecting the election of Provisional
bishop met yesterday morning at st. Johns
clApel Varick St The attendance of Delegates,
say aud clerical, was very large. The galleries
gere filed with attentive auditors, chiefly ladies'
che Call assembling the Convention was as fol-
soss:
Office Hereby given, that Special Convention Of The
Protestant Episcopal Church. in the Diocese OF New ork,
syDl meet in St Johns Chapel in the City OF NewYork,
The morning. take into consideration the Canon passed in
she late General Convention, entitled OF the election Of
Provisional Bishop In the of Diocese whose Bishop
ia suspended without precise Limitation of time" and to
proceed tho election Of Provisional Bishop under 'he
BENJAMIN HAiGA1
Nov g. 1850. Sec Of the Convention.
Morning Prayer was read by Rev. Dr.. Johnson,
Che Lessons by Rev. Dr. Bedell the Ante Com
r1Rnion Service by Rev. Dr.. Berrian and Rev DIR.
" ainwright.
The Sermon was delivered by Rev. DR.. VAIN.
WRIGHT, from the text Romans xiv. 10" Let as
therefore follow after the things which make for
peace and things whercwith one may edify
another The speaker considered this chapter
neculiarly adapted to our present condition. He
urged the importance of the principle involved in
die text The Apostle Paul addressing the Con-
averts at Rome naturally alluded to their tempo
raj condition. and the differences which had arisen
among them, The Gentes had not been taught
10 revere the institutions Of Noses. Hence arose
alterations between converts Of different classes
The Apostle therefore, with words OF peace
strives to forestall these unhappy difficulties
Every man was to be persuaded in his own
mind Yet this was to be subjected to the para
mount law of Christianity Charity. If thy bro
ther be grieved with thy meat, nov walkest thou
not rharitably.n This is the large, generous rule
by which all must be governed la opinion, let
each have his own, but when it comes to the law,
we must have Charity. Upon foundation, them
go broad and reasonable, does the Apostle ground
his exhortaton. Peace has, from the earliest
times, been the aim, the effort of the Chris
tiap Peace would strengthen the foundation and
adoin the superstructure otthe Church yet II has
peased the Almighty 10 permit His work to be
accomplished through bitter controversy and cruel
warfare The church mas been superstitious but
beautiful temple has been reared less gorgeous
chan the palace oflies buttar better more like that
of Heaven. We will not now despair of the peace
and unity of the church. Had not the Saviour in
tended this would he have been called the Prince
of Peace The heritage of the saints has yet
been enioyed. 1t is a legacy of the church. Time
" and emphatic warning given US by the Sa-
vior "Thnk not that am come to send peace on
earth | am not come to send peace, buta sword
Therefore questions OF great interest, Importance
and productive of warm controversy have arisen
among US Are we prepared tor peace and edit.
cation? Are the elements Of dlscord 80 universal
that we must despair of their adjustment! God
forbid There are sentiments which have not yet
been put forth. We are not to walt lIstlessly tor
peace but we are to follow after it. We must
not only follow after Peace leader in the way,
but follow after her as object of chase, This
then, brethren is the race now set before ug. We
are compassed about with cloud OF witnesses;
not heavenly alone but earthly-angels above and
below Is not the sin which doth so easily beset
us the spirit which we carry with III discussion
Have not the causes of our differences arisenupon
questions which are essentially no part OF our
principles? They are not points upon which
Brotherhood should be placed in jeopardy
and go To w ar They to be examined
by the rules laid down by Saint Paul in regard to
meats and days Other differences there are,
which it is needless to enumerate. Why have
shey been magnifed into Importance which
they do not deserve? The speaker cited the
words OF distinguished Presbyter OF the Church
OF England dwelling upon the defects OF an
attention to minutip, frttering away OF time
and disregard of fundamental principles, destroy
ing that boldness which is essential feature OF
Christian madness The Clergy are too apt to
be incoustant in their struggles.
Is it always q love of Truth for truths sake Is
it always love OF mankind, which provokes and
maintains polemic controversy? Were this the
fact, would not many discussion be ended ere 1t
Ind well begun Consider in the words of an an
.cient prelate of the Church, that we are
one Church, faith, one baptism, born OF
the same womb of Ignorance, comprised
by the same promises Let not any carnalreason
rend the sinless robe Of Christ. Beside this we
are brethren and no strikers, We need IN no
controversy fly to stones where reason will an
q q
numb nor cry Peace, peace, where there Is no
peace. Is ungodliness of lights evil to be
risted by spirtless expostuatons BY no means
Contend earnestly for the faith. By every true
Christian must warfare be waged and victory
won. The speaker passed TO consideration OF
the duties of the Christian He also advcrted to
the outward enemies of the Church. and IN par
ticular the Church OF Rome, which is making ne"
and strenuous efforts for dominion
Who will DENY continued DR.. w ! that Tor the
last six years we have been an aitnoted Diocese
HOW far have we been aroused to the true sense
Of our duty 4? Affection is the rule of the Cross,
for Christ himself was not made perfect but by
suffering But the pillar OF light is beyond he
exhorted his audience to profit by this season OF
aihction. by the exercise OF more lively ialth,
more extended Christian charity, and perfect
brotherhood.
The OAertory was then read by Rev. DR..
AAIcHr. Four Deacons received the Aims, to
be appropriated to the Diocesan Fund.
The Holy Communion was administered by
Rev. Drs, Wainwright, seabury Haght and Be-
dell
AT the conclusion of the religious services,
Rev DR.. HAlcHT, Secretary, called the conven'
ton to order.
Rev DR.. MOORE, the senior Presbyter present,
took the Chair in pursuance of the Fifth Ralc OF
Order
The roll OF the Clergy was then called.
Mr. VIM. ?. Dunscomb and Judge Sandori were
appointed Committee to examine the credentials
OF Lay Delegates
The names of the Lay Delegates were then
called A large number answered to the roll.
D&nArK uPoN THE ORGANIZATION.
The Convention being now prepared for bust
ness, Rev. DR., HAlcHT moved the choice OF