The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-02
Episcopal Convent In new jersey.
THE CASE OF BISHOP D0AHK-RBr0Rr OF THE
COMMITTEE DECLARING THE GRoUNDLKssNEss OF
THE CHARGES AGAINST HIN, ETC,

EU1ncOp2l Convention iu New Jersey.
THE CASE OF BISHOP DoANK-RBroRr OF THE
COMMITTEE DECLARING THE GRoUNDLKssNEss OF
THE CHARGES AGAINST HIN, ETC,
CORRESPONDENTS
BURLINGTON N. j., Dec ], 1852
The Convention met this morning at IL O'clock at St
Mays Church The attendance pretty Numerous
great number OF ladies being present
The proceedings commenced with prayer, at the CON-
cluson of which Rev. Mr.. Dunn was chosen Chairman
ps and Rev. Mr. Bosgs acted a. Secretary
The Chairman announced that there were twenty five
cerg,men and twenty four lsymen present therefore
there quorum.
The Secretary then the minutes Of the last meet
ing at Newark.
some slight amendments were offered by Mr. HoLsros
Of Trenton, but they laid on the table.
The Chairman appointed Rev. Mr. Watson andJ Har-
rison. Esq, as Committee on Credentials
DANIEL b RYAN, chairman OF the committee appointed
to investigate the chsrges against Bishop Doane then
read lengthy report which went to say that they
had investigated the charges pending against Bishop
Doaue They find them false in every particular and be-
lieve he Is an honest, virtuous, ana sober His
habits temperate ana they believe that he
intoxicated alleged by persons His cellars
stocked with wines and liquors. but not too extravagant
for man in his position In reference to the charge
preferred against him In relation to note given by
him to Messrs Wiley, booksellers, New York for
goods, and that at the bank where the note wa,
made payable he had no funds whatever they said
that they investigated the matter and find that
Whatever goods he bought Of Mr. wiley were al.
ways promptly paid for by him The charges of his
being intoxicated board the steamboat and
also at the town Of Bordenown are, all Of them false
They have examined bis house and find that there is
larger quantity of wines and liquors there than requi-
rite In refer ali these charges COMMITTEES re-
ported that they examined Dr. Parish who said that he
the contrary he always sober and he advises the
said Bshop Doane TO drink sprituous LIQUOR than
he is in the habit OF doing his for saying this
was that his duties severe and he therefore
required it. The poor of the town have been in the
habit Of getting wine and food from him From AL the
witnesses examined IL appeared that they him
wines or liquors TO Among those examined
Captain Epgles, said he knew the Bishop
better pei haps than any in the and that be-
hearing the charges preferred against him never
heard any thing against his character morality he
never him intoxicated and from what he has seen
he believes that he not drunk board the steam
boat Trenton His house has been always open for all
classes Of people and he knew the Bishop to be gene
rous man TO the poor lie has supplied them with food
and wines at all times They examined Mr.. Thompson
who testified that Mr. Thorn had said to him that Bishop
Doape tight, daughter but he took notice Of It,
Some time after several clergymen called upon him and
asked him If he remembered conversation which
hut he did not know what time it occurred. He was
yted several times after by these clergymen who asked
HIM the same question again He answered that he did
remember the time They very anxious to find out
s they could in reference 10 what Mr Thorn had said
him.
The committee report that the charges against Bishop
Doane stand unpIoven there proof show that
guilty man. but on the contrary what evidence there
proves Bishop Dosns since he ss been installed in his
TO be intoxicated. His table has been supplied with
wines requisite for his health The poor and the needy
always fed clothed and converted by him In refer
to the charge Of drunkenness board the
at Trenton they state that the evidence proves that
be was not on board drunk charged The captain
ana barkeeper Of the boat have testified that they did
rot him the day that he is charged with being in
Bishop Doane at his bar but three times in his
lite ara At such occasions he went for glass of water
In relation to the charge of his being drunk ut Borden
town they stated that the word used by Mr. Thorn in
reference TO the bishop said in joke
the Bishops lively The committee therefore see
n ground for those charges
In regard to the charge against him for inducing
joseph L. Deacon to of drinks such
appeack brandy aud sitting with the said Joseph
L. Deacon under tree and drinking such liquors. also
prevailing upon him while inc bated to endorse certain
notesthey would say that there has been proc Offer
pear sgaiDst him but the contrary being asked
II these charges true. he said they not and
that Bishop Doane drank appejack brandy in
his house and that he never saw him intoxicated
The report went on showing the many witnesses that
w.e examined testfyrg to the good character of the
Bishop the committee therefore, from the evidence,
deem him not guilty Of any crime or immortality and
they believe that he is yirtuous moral and charitable
man
Rev Mr. Southland then moved the accep tance Of the
report. snd offered the following resolutions
the BISHOPS PC
the last they had done the hrs and have now
who are appointed g appear before re-, them
evd laid before the convention strength
Tho gisR this daee and th IN our
fully exculpate him from any charge OF crime immortality
n ace against him
Rssol,sd That the convention Of Nss Jersey has nov
lfed the duty which
their readiness to fulfil of making full searching and hon
estuquiry into allegation against Bishop when for
naly brought before IT, upon defsite charges and
peal the church at large ratfy declaration that
this duty has been performed faithfully and in the fear Of
God.
Resolved That the report and testimony be printed in the
Journal and that cory Of the he transmitted to
Bishop of the church aud 10 the ding committees Of
such dioceee without bishop. whose bishop Is
pncer disability.
The convention then adjourned until o'clock, when
business will be resumed.