New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-10-01
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
Colored Church Adnitted!
SECOND DAY. THURSDAY.

proceedings preaced by the soemnzaaon OF DIVINE
Service The attendance Of Delegates was a. numerous a.
tie day before but the galleries not quite 20 well filed
The Convention was called order by the Bishop Of the
Diocese after which the minutes of the last meeting were
read
The Rev Mr. Leonard moved that the amendment to
Canon which Mr. Jay gave notice he would bring up yes
terday morning be struck from the minutes and the sim
pe fact stated that an amendment that Canon would be
Tbis gave rise to considerable discussion to the com
potency of the Convention to strike out any part Of the
regular minutes.
had no minutes until they were approved OF BY them
The Rev Mr. Eigenbrod stated that the las, day Of
the last Convention the subject had been entirely
ernunged from the records by the Of its members
1he Rev T. NJ Johnson Of Brooklyn, hoped the amend
to the minutes would prevail as he was not aware
that any positive action had been taken by the Con
venon exclude any duly organized Church from repre-
sentatiOn in it's body. -
Mr.. Murray Hoffman hoped that the question wouia oe
met at once positive action taken to set the subject
at rest forever.
The Rev Mr. Leonard, of New York, argued that the
Convention was perfectly competent to strike out any OF
fensve language from its minutes He wa positive that
the statement Of proposed amendment was all that was
requisite. .,,.
of the minutes BY voice the Chair being in doubt called
for rising vote The Secretary counted 50 for the amend
ment and "a against.
The Chair announced that all members out of their seats
would be counted As the vote was doubtful the Sec
retary again read the amendment of Mr. Jay together
with The motion to strike out its language.
rising again taken, when 1873 voted IN the az
frmstive, and III in the negative The ladies in the gal
lery oil standing on the negative but as the votes
we're not counted the proposed amendment was carried
The question then taken on the minutes as amend
ed, when they were approved 90.
Law Delegates from % Parishes from which no certn
Gates were received Wednesday presented certificates
which were approved and the Delegates took their seats
The names ocergymen not present on Wednesday were
read by the Secretary and s gentlemen answered 10 the
The Committee on the Certificates Of Incorporation OF
Churches desiring to be admitted into union with the Con
veniion delivered their report in which they reported Ia
vosbly-smoRg other Churches, the admission of St
Philips Church (colored) in Centre ST., New York
The several Churches reported were then called and
On the announcement Of the Col.red Church, 70. ad
mission the Rector Of st. Marks, n. Y, called for the
Ayes and Noes. . ,
Several speakers sprang up speak; the President
nounc ed that clerical delegates must call for that vote
which number Of delegates calling for the Ayes and Noes
tho question put TO the Convention.
A. several speakers wanted to argue the point the Rev
Mr. Leonard said if it made subject OF discussion
he should that the question be laid on the taDe ana
made the subject Of special business Tor TINS evening Dut
If the Convection allowed TO vote on 1t at once he
should not press his motion.
Mr Vinton thought it would be doing injustice to the
other churches whose admission had not been voted on il
they allowed this question to take precedence
The question being called for 1888 cergSmeh voted IN
the affirmative and Is in the negative On the lay vote
for parishes being taken 10 voted for the admission OF 81
Philips and 80 against.
The following are the Cergymen voting lnthe negatye'
Msisiy Nicholson selihk, Shaw, Sherwood Trainer Watson
Noe lAay-s Peters s. P.ul Albany s. Mary. BSs.n.n
sI. f:' 10y XTssss IsI9ss.. esoTss 5s Martyr
Mails gr Zion bS sn5 81 c esG a sssrsa cb
5S F:s.$. i r s.@
WsrchcSer johns Yonier Christ P.i.r.on St George
blG@ 2ayfiinity FSii; s. Anna fht Landing
St Marks Brooklyn A2;. St e'S Sos: FD'hi'' Ayes Noe.
cl.rsy.....:....'is, IS L.lty -. 70 s.
Report of the Committee, was proceeded with while the
vote was being counted after which, the certificates OF
several lay delegates were resolved and the bearers
The vote on the admission of St Phillips Church was de-
clared above given, and its delegates admitted
Mr. jay then announced that he withdrew his proposed
The Chairman stated that the address of the Bishop
next in order but ts precedence would be waived until
the Standing Committee had reported.
The Report was read and approved .
Bishop Wainwright then delivered his address. the
with the most marked attention by all present The fol
Lowing is a summary Of II;
Ny Brehres e ae C'egg e.s q L,s Loag. o.-..o a..
Holy Office TO which you elected me conferred on me
in Trinity Church That occasion will be rendered memo
rsbe on many accounts At that ordination the largest
number of clergy assembled such an occasion in
the Western Nv Orld assisted in the services goody
company of Right Reverend Fathers cheered BY their
bSssing. Of heaven On that OCCASION also the Bishop
Of Montreal was present and oihciaed and SHAH ever
esteem il peculiar honor, that am the inst BISHOP OF
church who has been consecraed by the united and
of Bishops Of two branches of the Church Catholic closely
related indeed vet still independent of each other thus
proving that no difference in civil relations and no
separation by geographical boundaries dissolve that
unity BY which we made one in Christ.
would also congratulate the Convention on the pres
ence of one Who accompanied with associated presbters
have crossed the Ocean TO give counenance and sup
port. And am confident that you VIII unite win me IN
rendering him grateful Acknowledgements for his EN-
cicnt assistance at the opening of this Convention
The visit of this distinguished Delegation from the
cradle Society for Propagating the Gospel will draw Us
nearer and together give us mutual
in the great work that lies before of evangezing the
world and do much to restore that commnglng aud CO
op rating Of the scattered members of the Catholic Church.
which essential to the successful carrying on OF 'na
work.
Brethren while feel that great, and as often fear
an honor has been conferred upon me by your
election of TO what esteem the highest once Wnoh
man can bear vet daily and most sensibly experience
the fact that have heavy load OF responsibility 70
carry The care Of this great Diocese in the watshiui
superinendence Of its manifold interests together WIN
the many frequent public acts Of Episcopal duty when
had anticipated and to which may very justly fesr thai
l am not fully adequate Still must acknowledge win
dtep gratitude God that have thus far been sustained
and encouraged; and | must return you my heartieH
thanks for the kind reception YOU have given me upon my
first coming among you inmy Episcopal character
It's made nv duty by the canon to keeps register OF
my proceedings at every visitation Of the diocese hs
register which will be account Of what has been done
since my upon the duties of the Epscopse no"
propose to lay before you ,,
esteem it wicked vanity to accomplish much IN short
space Of time that determined visit the whole diocee
but simply in Justice TO my charge which had suffered -
much for past and the true state OF which couu MOI
be represented except by that knowledge which only
Bishop Of the diocese can thoroughly acquire and properly
communicate 10 this end IL that directed my ei