The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-18
Triennial Convention OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church.

Episcopal Church.
CONSIDERATION OF BIsHOPs-INrEREsTING oHRExo
NIEs-sERhoN OF THE LORD BISHOP or FREDERIC
4 TON.
The ceremony of consecrating the Rev. Thomas AtLn
son. D. d., Bishop of North Carolina Ito fill the vacauc
in that diocess made by the apostacy Of Levi sima
lves and the Rev. Dr. Davis Bishop Of South Csrolina
took place yesterday at St. Johns Chapel varck street
II was contemplated delaying this interesting ceremony
till the close Of the Convention but for the purpose Of
commodatng the delegation to the Convention from h
Mother Church in En- ngand whs desrous Of returnin
home very soon and who wished to unite this service
it resolved to install the Bishops elect yesterday
At very early hour the church crowded to its ut
most capacity all the ases being flied every
place taken up The lower floor reserved till 0h
O'Clock for the members to the convention both clerca
and lay delegates and those who might them
very large portion Of he audience ladies' to whom
generally, were surrendered the pews
At about 10 o'clock the announced for the conss
Grafton the Bishops in body entered the church and
took their seats, forming semi circle around the pulpit
The Bishops elect Drs. Davis and Atkinson sat in the
centre The Gle facing the Presiding Bishop The Rt
Rev. Bishop Browne l. Of Connecticut, the Presiding
Bishop together vita the English delegation, occupied
seats within the railing around the pulpit Ansong them
were the Very Venerable the M Rev Bishop Spencer the
Archbishop Of Middlesex, the late Bishop of Madras
Bi.hop Sinclair and the Lord Bishop Of Fredericston
prayer the Hev Dr. Hankel, of south Caroline, oici
ating, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Mason who read the
Sons splendid choir chau lted the anthems giving
fine effect to the whole affair.
After morning prayer, the Rev. Lord Bishop of FIRE.
derckton delivered the taking for his the fol-
lowing words from the Second Epste Paul to Timothy
chapter !, verses and T.
Wherefore put thee in that thou stir mp
Cod hath spirit isss; power
and Of love, and Of sound mind
Apostle when he spoke these words to the situation of
man who with the attention and kindness Of
his friends when all trouble and danger passed Paul
prisoner to Rome in chains, hel pless and need
ing sympathy but all stood aloof from him. Those who
awn and atter in the hour Of prosperity those who
sstance is needed Pau had lived to return to ASIA he
would doubt have received the congratulations and
support of those who had neglected him during the
storm 1t is as trying to the patience of man to be
burthened with attention and sympathy when all danger
The speaker exhored those who about receive the
awful and responsible trust of taking of portion of
the church of God to stir up the gifts of God them
might be viewed under three hesds:-lts recommenda
tion to despise fear, to be influenced with Chris
tan love, and to combine all those qualities
which constitute sound mind The present
age nifesy age of cowardice of bodily
fear but fear of interests Thanks be to Cod the of
corporea and tormens has passed. but is
by age when interest and the desire Of gain
influence the man, and wa the conscience. 1t is an
honest expression to their convictions. The statesmen
dare not do it, because he may lose votes The legsa
tanty because he may lose The tradesman shrnks
from fearless exposition of his religious sentiments be-
it may lessen his customers and considering this,
it is not strange that the clergy should be less
affected by these denquencies of the times belng
they are, much dependent upon all classes of
Courage always respect when limited by modea
tion aud Justice We despise and treat with contempt
the awning sycophant who sanctions without regard to
conscience, all may say do, while we have manly
regard honest opponent who dares stand upon his
own Judgment OF all the of this earh have
much necessity for self sacrificing, honest courage
the soldier of the Cross He must demand obedience
by example well precep and ruin follows him who
bending to the caprice of worldly interests calls down
tempt upon his preaching his doctrines and the church
Who has much right to be courageous the disciple
of Christi Is he not mnissioned by Power higlG
Dies ne ,ot bear the comm rds of the Onipctent Has
has he not the Ruler OF the Universe upon whom to de-
pend? Regardless of worldly gan let the bearer of the
press on, with firm and unwavering mind in the
spirit Of fear but of power and love and Of sound
mind" In unison with firm spirit should be an in
dwelling and abding love- The Saviour has set great
example in forgivpg his murd-rers upon the cross and
giving to the thief with whom he died the eternal bliss
Paradise sound mind also is enjoined upon all those
association qualities which indispensable in the for
NATION of true Christian character Tempe
n. ssaes love Of Of
The eloquent preacher at some length, spoke
of the effect upon the Christian character produced BY
abiding consciousness of each soldier of the cross that
his duty his Master demanded that he should live
to feel that God hath not given US the spirit Of fear bnt
of power and Of love- and of sound mind The speaker
then addressing the candidates for conservation who
up said You who about entering upon the arduous
responsible duties of taking charge Of docess Of
learn to feel the deep responsibility which rests upon you
and the awful account must render to your God My
heart yeayns towards with unceasng love- and may
you press in your course with firm STEP with ncreas
ing love- and sound mind May you never be degraded
before your diocess may you never break your vows
And hereafter those who address you, ga
thered in the tomb and their lips silent in DEATH
Others spectators of your course, cheer you on and
finally may we again fold you in our arms in Heaven
where you shall 6nd eternal rest.
When the sermon had ended the RI. Rev Bishop FREE
MAN. Of Texas rose and presenting the Rev. Dr. Davis to
Reverend Father IN Cod present unto you hi, gsdy
and wei 70 be ordained & Ian and crate m &
The Rev Dr. BMcH, the Secretary of the House OF
the two applicants together with the certificate of their
correctness signed by the Bishops of the United States
and the clerical and lay delegates to the Trienua Con-
vention.
The Rev. DR.. ATKINSON rising, repeated
In the nams Of God, Amen. 4 Thomas Atkinson Bishop
promise conformity and obedience the doctrine dise
United States Of America. SO help God through Jesus
which BIZ hop HAWKINS administered the obligations
The Episcopal robes Of the Bishop then put thu
candidates by the clerical delegation from North ant
kneelne, the Ven Creator Spirtus was repeated, DO
ginning with
And tighten with celestial fire;
Thou the amounting Spirit i art ART ,.,
The late Rev sishop Of Madras then read the prayer
after which, the elected bishops kneeng and the other
placing their hand upon the heads of the elect the
siding bishop administered the sacrament and presented
the Bibc to the newly consecrated.
The Rev. Bishop HawkiSs then proceeded with commu
MON SERVICE the copsecratcd bishops taking part will
the rest.
Another prayer was then offered up after which
the benedction pronounced, and the audience dis
| persed.
C0roner's Inquest.
FATAL AcuDENT-Thomas J. Parker, the man who wa
found in dying condition. early on Sunday morning, i
the cellar Of the building No. 800 Broadway died
few hours afterwards at the New York Hospital whcr
he taken Coroner Hilton held inquest upon tn
body but evidence could be obtained showing in wha
he received the injuries from the effects of whic
he died. 1t supposed that he accidentally fell from
the first story Of the building The jury rendered
dict Of death from injuries. The deceased nativ
Of the State of Maine, thirty years of age He
respectfully connected and was formerly bookkeeper
Dunlaps Hotel. His intemperance Is supposed to hav
been the Of the accident. He resided at No 1
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