The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-09-28
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.


Opening ssrvicss-sermon by Rev T. w.
Colt, or Troy-Sumber OF Delegates, &c.
me annual Convention Of the Protestant Episcopal
church Of shs docess convened yesterday morning
at b. Johns chapel, varick street. The clergymen
present the chancel Right Rev Bishop Potter Of
This diocefs; Right Rev Bishop smith, Of Victoria, Aus
Galia; Rev. Dr. Cntler Of st. AIMS church, Brooklyn;
Rev Dr. W. Colt, OF st. Paul's church. Troy; Rev. DR..
Creighton Of Christ church, Tarrytown Rev. Nc
vckar, of Columbia College, NJ Rev. DR.. Brown, Rev.
hr. j. Q. Smith, Rev. Dr. Lttejohn, Rev. DR.. Rudder,
Rev Mr.. White and Rev. Mr.. Potter The entire floor OF
the church reserved excus vy for the members Of
the Convention while in the galleries large number Of
ladies' seated The services commenced at ten
o'clock with voluntary the organ, after which Dr.
Lmteohn offered up prayer peror the FIRST part
Of the service The lessons read by Rev. Mr. Pos'er
end Rev Mr. White Bishop Potter began the ante CON-
nunion service Bishop Smith read the Gospel and Rev
-. Cutler read the Epistle
Rev Dr. Corr preached sermon from Ezra, 81 chapter
lssh verse-so that the people could not discern the
noise Of the shout Of joy from the of the weeping
d the people, for the people shouted with loud Shout
md the noise heard affair oD Ezra is speaking OF
what happened at the building Of the temple, aud the
dnerent effect the mad on the people;
weeping while others were shouting for joy, and
both by the event-the laying Of me oun-
dation Of the temple These different results
oen 10 be noticed IN the physical Eord and so II is tina.
unity Of s not always attended by uniformity Of
result This peculiar dissmilarty Of results noticeable
in the way in which Christ Jesus may be contemplated
with joy while another would feel his soul sink within
him ~ his own unworthiness. TDeee are the different
views which may be taken OF the doctrine OF the Atone
ens and the different feelings with which the human
heart may be led, and from which should carry
but joy and thanksgiving with t. 8, i. is with the sa
exce OF the Eucharist may view II ~ symbol Of
love, while another may view IL as symbol OF humia
too and sacrifice although IL has but OBJECT view
and that should MI hearts with thankfulness and
praiee for the OF provided for What Ia
true Of the doctrine Of the AtoDcment and the sacrifice OF
which may be viewed in many different lights but
there is lesson taught by the church. the nst and
be the mos, l~p0s.nt and that 81 il char
For two men with the game degree Of pi
ETY. may differ widely in their vews Of
together heal any breach which their difference Of
opinion might have tendency TO create. Many might
depreeate this pusanmous but let them 20 their
ewn way in their Is only shattering
experience will teach the that the exercise Of charity
The best preparation for heaven.
took Of the commun on. Rev. Mr. Smith read The Offer
tory DR.. Brown read the exhortaton and prayer for
repentance; Right Rev Bishop Smith said the prayer of
conservation, and DR.. Mcvcxar read the remaining
prayers-the bencdction being pronounced BY Bishop
bishop POTTER, after kindly and warmly greeting his
brethren Of the clergy AID lay before him, said that
before entering the business OF the Conventon and as
Of the dearest OF his privileges he begged 70 PRESS
his delight at meeting then all In that place He called
upon God to b.ess them and multiply uoon them all
he seen many pleasant scenes had
the interest for him the he before
him the e., Hsy o. large IS al eS,
and all looking with kindly eyes each other He call
ed upon the Giyer Of all good to look down upon their
labors he said the idea OF foreign journey was the
reeult Of the kind Of friends for that be had
reached that period OF life when he had little need 70
seek nero personal relaxation; b, had pursued HIS
labors through the warm months, when others were
away seeking health and rest. Protected by gracious
Providence the result had met his highest expectations
uD had lint hmm hat ho ntphl douA thA
aiming years OF his life to the service OF Cod Before
this last visit he owed large debt Of gratitude to tao
had been greatly for the he had
oeived He believed the interest Of their present meet
~ No Rs ve Rev esson smith Of
whom be begged TO introduce TO thsm-(thc members
Of the Convention here roseand some time to morrow,
no said the right reverend presse may tell something
about the other side OF the water
The roll Of the delegates was now called, when $50
Rev Dr. Eigcnbrcdt was appoinied Secretary, Rev
theodore A. Eaton and Rev. g. W. Harrington Assistant
Secretaries.
O. n s. Rowland, Esq was appointed Treasurer.
The sEcRsARY then moved the following resolution
Resolved, That we view with pleasure the presence
Of the Lord Bishop Of Victoria a. the services this
ns and avite him 10 seat oy the President during the
committees and ns pectors OF elections
On ne Incorporation Of chsvches-williau C. Duns-
On he Diocesan F,nd Rev Q Morgan, D D |, Rev.
Let Jones, ID, y 5a,sht, $50 and O Jones, go
On DE 7redslrgs Report-fioyd Smith, William Belts,
and William wbtock, Jr sqs.
Rev. ! seaSury, ID, John r. livingston, Anthony ..
Hs~is, D. D., IL Rev. T. ". Colt, D. b LTD Gaiisn
HnJetors u Elections the Standing Committee
Tor Clerical Votes Rev. A. D. Hart and Mr. ~ Holmes
70, TIE r lay w voss sy ana "a c.r. s
Votes: Rev T. sChauncey, D. d, and Mr. William 7.
Jsbuson. For the Lay Votes Rev. Alfred B. Beach, D
me following churches applied for admission into union
with the Convention
the Asonemtnt, salem, Washington county 81 Mat
shev's, Brooklyn; Christ Church, Ramapo.
The Convention then adjourned until nine o'clock this
(fhursday) morning
The Convention met pursuant TO adjournment, At nine
O'Clock yesterday morning Morning prayers were said
by Rev. Dr. Cressey, OF Staten Island assisted By Rev
Mr.. TrowelL Rev Mr.. Young, OF Trinity church, New
York pronounced the benediciion. Tho Secretary In.
formed the Convention that the Right Rev. the Provi.
cna Bishop unable 10 be present At the opening Of
the Convention. ON motion Of the same, Rev. Dr. Price,
d d, requested TO take the chair Motion carried
unanimously. Rev. Dr. Price thercupon took tho chair.
me minutes or The preceding day then read and
approved.
Lay delegates from several parishes from which
tlacaes were received yesterday presented certificates
which approved, and The DELIGHTS took their seats
Several Of the clergy and lay delegates not present res
terday answered TO their and took their seats.
The Church Of The Regeneration, Pine Pains Duchcss
county, applied for admission into uaon with the Con.
venticn Petition referred 10 The Committee the In
corporation Of Churches.
Right rev. Bishop Potter here entered and took his
scat q President
The certiasate Of the lay delegates from 81. Marks
church, New York. presented "Wednesday, without
the signature Of the clerk Or. Anthem signed them
clerk pro tcp, and the delegates admitted.
On motion Of the srcErrARr, the Convention then pro-
ceeded ballot for Standing and Missionary Committee
The sfcRuAEr real Invitation from the managers Of
the American Institute inviting the clergy attend their
thirty second annual fair oci1g held IN this city
On motion q the Secretary the Invitation En unan
nously accepted.
The result 81 the ba1. WAS tbs election of The follow
Ing gentlemen 70 ferve asa