The New York herald., 1862-09-25
The New York Protestant Epfscopal Con.
ventiOn.


The seventy ninth Of the Protestant Episcopal
church in the docess Of New York commenced yester-
day morning in St. Johns church Varick street. The
attendance OF members and lay delegates large The
proceedings opened with the religious usual
upon such occasions. Rev DIR. Dillon, OF 81. Lukes
church. Brooklyn, read the appointed prayers Rev Mr.
Maxsey, the first lesson and Rev Mr.. Hongsworh the
second Rev. Mr. Montgomery of the Church Of the
carnaton read the tany Rev. Mr. Weston gave the
Rcv. Dr. McVcker the epistlefo the day by Dr. Buell.
poughkeepse; the gospel by Dr. Price Of st. Shepherds
Rev Mr.. Moore read the ohertory; Rev DIR. Mcvicker
consecraed the elements and assisted by Rev Dr.
and Rev. Mr. Moore administered the sacrament.
his from the Gospel Of 81 John 18th chapter seth
verse-"My kingdom is not Of this world,n &c.
At the close OF the religious services the regular bus
ness OF the Convention proceeded with.
The Secretary OF tho last Convention DR. EGESBRoDT in
the absence Of the Bishop through the illness Of his eldest
son, called the Convention 10 order.
Then In accordance with the providing for such
ihe absence Of the Bshop, Dr. EeESBRoDT called
upon the eldest prcsbytsr of the Convention TO preside
pending the organization Of the Convention.
Rev. DR. McNickER then took the chair when the call
ing Of the clergy was proceeded with
The churches called and the credentials OF
isy delegates were presented. After this gone
through with. the election of President Of the Conven
tion came up. The rules were suspended 70 enable
President TO be elected pica Uoc instead Of BY ballot
ordered by the rules
Dr. Price was then elected President Of the Convention
during the absence OF the Bishop.
DR.. PRcE returned thanks FOR his election. he had
attended twentyeight conventions or the body, and
been long associated with many present the work Of
the ministry He regretted The absence Of the Bishop
who was at the deathbed of . son. When a member
suffered the whole body suffered How much, therefore
must they feel for the deep afction which had fallen
upon their head. In consideration OF this domestic
a1icton be would move after they had gone through
the routine OF work necessary TO sst their ecclesiastical
machinery IN motion, that the Convention adjourn.
Dr. Egenbrodt unanimously elected Secretary OF the
Convention.
Mr.. N. :. Rowland unanimously chosen Treasurer.
Rev. kwAS W. JOHNSON, Of brooklyn, moved tho fol.
lowing resolution
Resolved That the delegates OF this diocess in the en-
suing General Convention be directed move for tho
restoration Of st. Atanasus creed 10 the prayerbook
before It's revision the year I7s9 and
as present In use-in the Churcn Of England.
On motion OF Or. EuENBRoDT the resolution laid on
the table by an almost unanimous vote
The several committees annually appointed to carry
the business Of the Convention
extract read from the will Of the late Abraham
N sand bequeathing the OF a. 600 to be kept in
trust by board Of trustees composetof the Bishop
the Secretary and Treasurer Of the Diocesan
and TO be expended In relieving the necessities Of clergy
In the diocess.
resolution adopted providing for the appointment
Of committee be authorized accept the exc.
cutor of tho will OF the late Mr. Sand the bequest Of
the 81 900 referred 10.
resolution was tbeu adopted in substance AZ fol.
lows1hat the action OF the ate Mr. Sand shall be held
In grateful remembrance by the clergy Of the docess
The suggestion Of the President then acted upon,
and the Convention adjourned till nine O'Clock this morn
ing.