New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-09-27
PROT. EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.

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atxty.s,xth Annual Convention of this Diocese
of New crk...sEcoFD DAY-sept e.
ghe severe storm Of yesterday morning prevented
,hs. aaoera attendance Of members until Rome time
after the coRclusion Of Morning service
Rev Mr.. Appleton OF Delhi, and Rev. Mr.. Dan
can Of East Chester, read Morning Prayer.
The Convention was called 70 ordsr at 10 o clock
DIR. CREIGHTON in the Chair.
Rev. DR.. HMGHr allied for the presentation of
the Credentials of members newly arrived. A
number were presented,
The Minutes of the first day were read and ap
proved.
The Committee on The INcoRPoRATIoN OF
CHURCHES made their Report through the CHAIR,
mar, Hon. Samuel Jones ghe Committee report
ed that they had examined the Certificates sub
missed 10 them, and found that the following
Churches had been regularly incorporated accord
ing to law-viz:
&, Magys Church, Beekmsn, Dutchess Co.
ST. Thomas's Church, Rayentwcod
Church dat Of ths Holy spirit, Hondout, Ulster Co.
CALVARY Church, Burnt Hill, Saratoga Co,
All San!a' Church Milton.
ed by the Convention
The Committee reported that the Certificates OF
the Church of the Holy InnocentS al albany, and
Of the Church Of the Holy Inaocents al C0ra0aN,
we're detective in form These Churches were,
with that Of 81. Marks, Isltp, therefore not re,
oeived
CoLoRED CHURCHES
Mr. JAY then brought up the csae OF the Co!orad
Churches OF ST.. PHILIP and the MESSIAH, and dep.
reosted the former action Of the Committee on the
incorporation of Churches, in refusing them admis
sion TO the Convention. Colored Churches had
been admitted in Rhode Island, Ii Newt Jersey,
and else whore. He thought it the duty OF this Con.
yentiop TO meet the case before them fairly aad
urged she ChrAtian obligation of the Church to re-
c.ye THAR coored brethren into fellowship Mr. Jay
review cd the general merits the case He claimed
admission for all coored Churches which had been
duly ORGANIZED and were qualified under the Oonsn-
tuton Sf the ention-without any inquiry as 10
socisl jneoualitien He read extracts from the
Pravers OF tho Church. and drew comparison be-
tween the sentiments of the Prayer Book, con-
priaipg the great principles OF the Church. and the
practice which precludes true Christian eloWshlp
w should drive no sheep from our Told which de-
sira to enter 1t would be baBe surrender OF our
nrinoiples. of our faith in the stability OF the
Church, to fear the voice OF the world Let us
ahake from ua all unhoy Influences, and stand erect
IA Chtiatlsns, Lot us receive shese parishes to
oar Convention; lot us welcome them as Christ
iana should welcome Christian brethren. he IN.
ouired whether the resolution OF the majority OF
the Committee prepared in negative form, deny
before the Convention for its action
An animated scene ensued upon the introd action
OF this veKed question
MIR. HARRISON demanded that thu motion Of the
gentleman be reduced to writing.
Mr. JAY asked the opinion Of the Chair.
The CHAIR had not decided, when
Mr. HARRISON again hoped that il the matter
were taken up, some time would be allowed Tor
members to prepare themselves.
The CHAIR expregaed the opinion that the Con
vention esud not take up unfinished business
which had go long passed unnotioed.
This opinion was sustained by hon. Luther
Bradish. :,
Considerable discussion ensueu upon Polh's VI
order.
Mr., Jay then offered the following resolution
Resolved Thai this Convention do now proceed TO cor
cid the application for admission Of the Church o. 81
Philip NewYork, and the Church OF the Messiah Nav;
YORK which were made tho body n the year 1886 and
which were oaby reported upon by The Committee on
the Incorporation OF Churches
Mr. LIVINGSTON raised point OF ORDER as to the
reception of the resolution at this time, on the
Ground OF its interruption Of she order Of business.
The CHAIR asked how the Convention was to
know whether the Churches ever desired admis'
sion -Four years had elapsed and there had
been renewal of the application.
ELECTION OF COMMITTEES AND DEPUTIER.
The Convention then proceeded 70 the election
of the Standing Committee and the Missionary Com-
mittee OF the Diocese for the ensuing year-one
Lay Deputy to the General Convention, and one
Provisional Deputy.
Pending the question of bsllotiny, delegate
moved that 80 much Of the eighth rule Of order as
related to the election of the Missionary Commit
tee, be suspended until the report of that commit
tee had been read. After some discussion the mo.
ton was withdrawn.
Rev, Richard Cox, Mr.. Stewart Bran and Hon.
Luther Bradish severay declined being consid-
cred candidates for the Missionary Committee.
The result Of the baliotings was not announced
al the morning session.
REPORT OF THE MISSIONARY COMMITTEE.
Vhe Animal Report OF the Missionary Committee
being the next business in order ii WAS presented
by the Chairman, Rev. DR.. TAYLOR The RAPPORT
wac very brief but large number of sup plem en-.
tary documents were attached. We have already
Committees affairs, ia our report OF its Auniver.
cary ye.,erday- its receipts, expendi.
tules, number Of statione, &c
The Committee closed their Report with al ak
preston of devout gratitude to God for being en-
sbled toretire from this department OF the york OF
the Church, and to leave tin undininished atren5th
snd prosperity
lhE AfPkAL AGAINST THE MISSIONARY COMMITTEE
heV. Mr. HAwKsLEY, OF Christ Church, Mari
oo'o1sn, Ulster Go, renewed the question OF appeal
when ne had presented on the first day. A long
and animated discussion ensued.
Joage Spencer reviewed the question Of order
inleistion to the whole subject rs hsld ,haS the
Missionary Uommlltee waa an Executive Commit
zee, and were empowered to act 81 thsy nigh,
DEEM beat. Hence there could be no aop.ai 70
the Convention from soy action of the Con ritsee
BE moved to lay The whole suhiec, on the tsble
MIR H4LSsY Of Sing Sing made few 70 n5-Ay
reviewing the state OF The csse.