New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-30

After the fifth ballot the Convention adjourned to
Ppm.
At he announcement of the sixth ballot the Rev.
A. b. CARTER Of Yonkers said as il was desirable
that an election should be effected speedily as posi-
be In Justice to DIR. Vnon, he felt bound to contra
dict report which current in the House, to the
effect that some two or three years ago Dr. Nlnton
had pledged himself That in the event OF his election
10 the House of Bishops he would use his Influence
TO obtain the restoration of Bishop Onderdonk.
Amid some excitement DR.. ASTHoS attempted to
make a statement of contrary character. BIT the
gavel of the President and the uproar of the House
warned him to desst from the attempt. "hereupon
the hallotiDg proceeded with
At the eighth ballot DR. Potter OF Albany was de-
clared elected by majority of 40 over Dr. |iuton;
The Rev DR. NINToS then arose and moved tnat
the Rev Dr. Potter be declared duly elected Pro-
visiona Bishop of New-York. And in explanation
ofsbe matter pertaining to the reinstatng OF Bishop
Onderdonk, lie wished 10 say that IN his opinion
movement i'll the House of BiShoPs i'r ms res'oie
tiop shculd originate in New York. And he had said
in private as be then did in public that II he nton
should be elected to that House, he would bring tue
matter before that body Bat he most emPhatcaiiy
cenied that he had ever expressed sucn Ie'erm,na
tion from interested motives, and sl who knew nm
would give him credit for his disinterestednesS. ne
then went on TO say that he was heartily glai tnat
the mantle of the late Bishop had fallen upon the
shoulders Of such Elisha.
DIR. HAIGHT seconded the notion ana II was
adopted unanimously
DR.. HAiGHT moved that Committee Of two cer'
eymon ard two aymen be appointed to INFORM Df'
Potter Of bis election. Adopted;
Also that the President 6nd Secretary OF me Con
yepton be authorized TO convey 10 the Bishop OF tue
Diocese certified copy of the proceedings OF this
Co1yertiOn in the election of q PROVISIONAL bSnop
Adopted. c..-
return thsnks to the Almighty for the successful ter
mipaiicn of its labors in the election OF Bishop.
The Rev Mr. Labagh suggested that the thanks
would be premature, inasmuch as the Confeh'rDn
was az yet unaware ol Df. foUer u4lsniiohs WIN
regard 10 the Office.
The motion, however, prevailed. 3,
The President appointed the Rev. Drs. Ninton and
Haieht, and the Hon. Luther Bradi-h, and Judge
Bets Com nttee TO inform Dr. Potter OF his cleo
ton. - -
II wns resolved that the Trustees of the Episcopal
Fund be directed to pay TO the widow OF the late
Bishop the sum Que upon his salary for the remainder
Of the year.
through their Chairman, Or. VISToS, reported that
they found him at the residence OF the late bshop
Wainwright. That though be felt deeply ms incaPa
CITY vet he would sccept the once ana dscharge Us
dnie 10 the best Of his ability and 10 aid hlm in their
performance be craved the prayers OF the Conren-
ion He also said that he would be present at the
devotional exercises at the close OF the Convention
Itwas resolved that the sum OF ~ 600 per ananm
be the salary of the newly elected Blshop, 10 WHICH
skould be added an Episcopal mansion.
The testimonials Of the new Bisnop were lheh
stoned and the Standing Committee OF the Diocese
were directed TO prepare for his consecraIon a. al
early day. ~, -, .,o o,e-,,v
ard laity. evidently under the influence Of strong
emotion He thanked them for their consldera'lon
and kindness, and hoped thai ne n"uiu " VIC ,r
t;on Of the remainder of his life, show himself de-
serving of the high trust reposed in him Under the
crcumstsuces he desired 10 be excused from extend
ing bis remarks. ,oor
the Convention adjourned siae de-