Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-30

Protestant Episcopal Convention Of the
Diocese Of Iowa.

Protestant Episcopal Convention Of the
Diocese Of Iowa.
The minutes Of yesterday were read and
approved. Mr.. Peter A. Day. delegate from
Trinity Church, Iowa City, appeared this
morning.
Mr. j. E. Henry, Treasurer Of the Board
Of Missions, read his report. which was re.
ferred to a special committee. consisting Of
Me.srs. Joseph A. Green ard J. Ii. Gear.
Rev. Mr. Fulton moved that the next
convention ts held at Cedar Rapids Rev. Mr..
Stout nominated Lyons. Rev. Mr. Gray
proposed Iowa City. After considerable dis
cussion Iva City was fixed upon.
Rev. Mr.. Batchelder moved that q commit.
tee be appointed TO draft resolutions expressive
o. the sense Of the convention il regard to the
death Of Rev. Geo. Dennison and Rev. samuel
Starr. Messrs. Batehelder, Brooke and Xii.
bourn we're appointed such committee.
Mr. Day offered a preamble and resolution,
which was modified and adopted as follows
WHzREAs We find in the Journal Of the
Eighth Annual Convention Of this Diocese the
| report of the Rev. C. G. Towneeui of the
Orphans Home Il Industry, which publication
| may lead to the belief that this Institution is
fore
Kesoived Tha: we consider i, our duty 10
enter on the journal Of this convention tha.
this diocese has 10 charge Of or connection
with this Institution. By this acticn the
convention intends 10 imply no reflections Oh
the charitable and self denying Efforts Of the
Rev. Mr. Townsend
The above resolution was offered for the
purpose OF explaining the present position of
the institution. and to show that IL is not
desi led TO cast any reflections on the nsti.
tuition.
discussion here arose relative TO the
right Of Mr.. Town.end to eeat in the
convention. which was unanimously decided
against HE right to such seat
Adjourned till Q o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Convention re-asseubled at Q o'clock.
Rev. DR.. Totten offered a resolution that
the committee OH arrearsges IN the diocese
funds he e;npo. to settle accounts delin-
gent prlor TO the Convection OF $50.
The thanks Of the Convention were ten
deTed TO the cectors and congregations Of the
Episcopal churches of this city for the gener
ous hospitality sho.n to It's members during
the present. session.
Ar. Is. i. Richards, Of Dubuque, was re
elected Treasurer.
Rev Mr Batchelder, f.om the committee
on that biect, reported preamble aud reso-
lutions expressive of the deep regret Of the
Convention at the intelligence Of The death
Of Rev. Me.srs. George Denuison and Samuel
STAIR and s. sJupathizing with their Dereaved
families.
Mr.. Is. B. Richards, from the committee TO
proviee new mode O. assessment, reported
| against any change at the present session.
Report adopted.
The Treasurer presented his annual report,
| which exhibited balance OF $44S. Referred.
On motion OF Mr.. Hochuly, it was ordered
that 500 copies of the proceedings Of this
Convention he printed, to be distributed in
| the usual manner, and 100 copies more for the
use OF the Bishop.
Rev. 5ila4 Tolten, D. p, Rev. H. n Pow
era, Rev T. Z. Judd, ana Messrs. John Z
Henry, John B. Dougher,y. and William Van
Iuyl were reelected the standing committee
for the ensuing year.
| debate ensued on the question whether
the clergynen are to be included in tie paro
chial reports as commandments. 1t was finally
| dropped without action.
| a long discussion ensued on the condition
Of the Episcopal fund lands. These lands EN-.
| brace $500 acres in the northern AMI western
parts OF the State, on which he taxes have
become delinquent, and now they are about
$4,000 behind, for which hey have been sold
1t was proposed to allow the lands to go into
the hands Of the original contributors; but
it was finally decided TO make an effort 10
raise the amount, ard the Secretary aid Treas
| urer were appointed a committee to apportion
| the sum each parish should ay towards clear
! ing OF The incumhraace. The con mittee sub
seqaen.ly reported, and their report. slightly
i,E,. L. -:
chm cA il this city, $50, and st. lakes. $500.
both Of which amounts were pledged, On con-
dillon that the hole should be raised. $l,17O
were thus assessed.
The Treasurer and Secretary were appointed
a committee to urge the collection Of this as
| sessmtDt
Rev Edward ". Peet, D. D of Des II Moines,
Silas Totten, d. d., OF Iowa City, George ".
Watson Of Lyons, and r. d. Brooks, OF Du-
buque, Of the clergy. and Messrs. B B. Rich
ards, of Dubuque, Gao. H. French, Of Daven-
port, s. T. Beyee, OF Cedar Rapids, and p. c.
Bloomer. were elected deputies to TIE general
c nyenticn 20 Glee; il New York next Fall
On motion of Rev Mr.. Stout. Revs. Drs.
Peet and Totten, and Mr Watson. were nomi.
mated Trustees Of the General Theological
Seminary.
On IL notion of Mr.. Gsar, 1t was resolved to
| increase TIE assessments on the various par
ishes, to amount sufficient to cover the
taxes on the Episcopate lands.
On motion Of Nr. Cock. the treasurer of the
diocese authorized to loan any amounts
il his hands 10 the Episeopa.e fund till the
first OF January next
During the debate on the Episcopate fund
deficiency. Bisbep Lee generously offered TO
allow the moneys due him from the different
fparishes, amounting to some $4,000, to remain
in that condition, ii necessary, till after the
delinquent taxes have been paid on the land
The thanks of the Convention were returned
to the Secretary and Treasurer, for the faith
full manner in which they have performed
their duties
After short address by the Bishop, sin 2.
ing, and prayers, the Convention adjourn ed
sine die.
The next Conv ention will be held with
Trinity Church, Iowa City, On Wednesday
May 81, 1868.
MEETING OF THE ROCKINGHAM GUARDS.
This ancient and honorable tody-or rather
what is left of it-met at the Eurtis House on
Wednesday evening to Try one Of its members
| upon an Indictment of over tvantv-two vear.