New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-09-26
PROT. EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
sixsy-six,F, Annual Convention Of the bio"
cese of New-Korhs

o..e of Ne~.York commenced its session at 10
o'oock this morning at 81. johns Chapel Varick-
street
The attendance Of Clerical aud Lay Delegates
yss unusualiy large for the frat dag. There will
probably be strong general representation from
al ec.ions Of the Diocese.
This morning season was occupied With the
cps,ossry opsaipg aervices Morning Prayer was
ssd by Rev Dr. Viewer of West Troy-Rov. j
Carpenter Smith If Flushng reading tne Lessoos
The ante Communion service was then performed
By Rev Dr. Borrian Of Trinity-Rev. Dr. Creigh
ion reeding the Episte.
The Annual Sermon wac preached by Rev KfE'
DRIcK MITcALf, Rector Of Christ CD lroh, Oaanes-
borgb from the text: St. Judo, v. 20, 81: Bat ye
beloved building up yourseveg on your most holy
faith, praying in the Holy Goost keep yourselves
IN the love of God, looking for the mercy OF our
Lord Jesus Christ into eternal life"
The preacher reviewed the state Of religion at
the latter part of tho Apostolic age, and traced its
development through Huooeedng ages. Tho
troubles Of the Church had not yet been ternnt4
mated. Schism is scarcely teckoned among the
catalogue of sins. The cold philosophy OF the day
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sacrificed upon the altar of unholy discord. Yet
there is nothing in all this that should discourage
the Chprch's minister's The health and aoundnese
Of the Church is not to be judged by outward ap-
pesranceB, whether OF adversely or PROFANITY
There is an inner life which cannot be anuihiated.
II becomes a question how the Christian minister
is to bear himself in view of The evils prevailing at
the present time. There can bs no better wer
than in toe Apostolic injunction, which forms oar
text Building up yourselves on your own most
holy faith Keep yourselves in the love Of God --
We cannot bus learn from this epstle that thereis
danger in tho least deviation from the fundamental
principles OF our faith We must look well to the
6undation on which we liy..
The Apostle again erjoins the necessity for the
cultivation of a devotional spiris. We sbaii never
end In devotion les true enjoyment until we are
inlbued with the Holy Spirit All acceptable prayer
through the influence Of the Holy Ghost Bus
The fountain will cease to flow unless we chotish
Uniform and " ell essabishod devotional habits
Without devotional habits we shall be carnal and
proiAne in art, if not obdurate
The speaker regarded the growing love for
Chi stian ordinances in the Church, as moss en-
c0ursgiDg feature in cur timos-aR showing that
the Church ia really awaking to SenSe OF her
hi, privilege. Tho general state OF the Church
vas then passed in review, and the spiritual al
fsirs Of The Diocese briefly considered.
AT the conclusion OF tho Sermon, the OYettoyy
wss read by Rev. Dr. HAIGHr. -Four Deao)ns re.
Ceived the aims,
The Communion reygico vas then read BY Rev,
Dr. BEhRIAN.
The Holy Communion was administered by Rev.
DR.. BGRtlAn assisted by Rev. Des- HAIdHr and
CNEiGnroN, and SGABUKY.
AT Il o'cuck the Cunv entioa waa called to order
b. The Secretary, Rev. De. HAlGRT; and The Sc.
nior Presbyier present, Rev Or BsRRlAN OF rrio.
i.y, took the Chair, pursuant to the Fifth Rule Of
Order.
The Secretary then proceeded to call tie roll Of
the Clergy.
A Committee Of two, consisting OF Hon LUTHER
BRADIAH aud WIN. II. HARRISON. Esq. was ap
pointed to examine the Credentials Of Lay Duia-
gates Mr. Harrison being absent Judge Belts
WAS placed upon the Committee in his stead.
The Churches entitled TO representation were
then call, d over, aud tho Lay Delegates presented
their cerii6ostes. -Four were found slightly defec
i've but the Delegates were sdmttsed.
A Constitutional quorpm Of both orders being
preaent, the Convention projected to elaot Pres
den, from the Clergy,
Rev WILLIAM CRElGHroN, D. D. Rector of
Ohrst Church, Ta,ry,own, weB nominated for the
clfce by Rev, Or. Baylor Of Grace Church, New-
York.
The vote by ballot was dispensed with, aud Dr..
CREIGHTON was unanimously elected President.
On sabing the Chair, Dr.. CREiGaroa responded
very eay-returning his shanas for the honor to
which he had so often beon called, and guarantee
log TO fofl tho dueies Of the Office ID the beat Of
slS ability.
Tire Rales OF Order were thsn read. The Con-
tonton Shen proceeded TO appoint Secretary and
Treasurer. Last years ncumbsnts were unapi-
nousy elected the vote by ballot being diapensed
with: Rev. BENZ. |. HAIGaT, D. D. Secretary;
Rev. WM. Il. HlGENBRoDT, Assistant Secretary;
CHARLES ROWLAND Esq Treasurer.
The President then appointed the following
Sanding Committees and Inspectors OF Elections
STANDING COMMITTEES.
% The Incor poTalloa Of CharcheS Hon Samuel
Zones, Rev William L,Johnaon, D, D aud William
+, Dapscomb, Esq
oa ne D.oeesaa Fand.-Rsv. orsauus 4.
Smith, Rev. William Richmond, Hon Jonathan
Bennett Cyrus Curtis Esq and thu Treaauver.
On the Tyeasures's Rsport.-Gertit e. Van
Wagner, Eaq, Hon. luther Bradish, and Floyd
Smith, Eeq
On TIE theological Seminary Rev. John
Brown, D, D, Rev. Reuben Sherwood, D D., Abel
L Anderson, John H, Livingston, Jr. and Anthony
B GcDonad, Esqs.
o.. Canoes Rev, Caleb s Henry, D, Rsv.
Lot Jopta Rev Edward Y. Rishse, d. D, and
Hon. Guian Verpispos, Hon. Samuel Jones aud
William b. Harrison, Esq.
INSPECTORS or ELECTIONS
For the Staadsag Comaeittes: Far tina Clerical
Vots.-Rsv ar. Pordee sud Mr.. b. De Peyster.
For the Lay Voses; Rev, nix, Futile and MIR. F.
Winston.
Fe, tAs Missionary Conni,tes; Fer the cedes Votes.
Rev Or Cutter ard NJ. Joan & Lipingson Jr w. re
L,s Sosts. Rev ar Dlller and Hoo Murray HaGnsn
Fev Lay Deputy u ne GsssraI Ccassafion 20, the
Clerical vcir4-Rov An Slorrs aud ae N g. Soimas -
set he f.sy Eots- Rev Or WHOA and NJ. Jsmss d De-
sesa,er = De
s P,oss,loaai Lay Dspu;y 70 tss Geaeeai coassa.
SsA' SUr Ae Clerical Vstea--Eev Dr. ARsaou ana Mr. G
? otlies. ForIhs Lay Vo!ss-Rey. A B. Harl and Ds
'sn ssUAsslses.
Nearly al, the gentlemen here named have bsen
feslsele from lssr year.
Bar. Dr.. HIGHT gave notice OF his inseaticn 10
. tseeW mosion mads by him st tbs lsat conven-
seD IN rotation to the expenses OF the ssandins
ssonn,ssss--as expressed la lhs following resoa.
a,sassa yhsllshe r.farrsa % ,aa s!.aang coaulea