The New York herald., 1862-10-05
GENERAL EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.


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Debate ON the Rsbsllion ResumsA-Ths
Subject Referred - . Special C0mnait-
tee, &c. wNw wfe rmM
FOURTH DAT.
Tho Convention resumed in proceedings at the usua,
hour. There very large attendance. The custo-
mary religious servioes conducted by Revs. DR..
Creek Burr and Right Rev. Bishop Talbot Missionary
Bishop OF the Northwest.
After the discussion disposal Of some clerical mat
ter, the debate Of the previous day on
REBEliIoS
was resumed by
ExGov HrNr who said that on Of
the question which had been fully discussed OH the
previous dayhe motto for the alton of tho
resolution pedging the Convention expression OF
opinion with regard TO tho present wicked rebellion
SO far regarded himself he withdrew his notion as he
had ascerained that as,ecEl committee had been ap
pointed to whom thQ whole subject would be referred
some unimporiant debate ensued, closed by Judge CAR
tion.
Resolved That. in view Of tho danger of the country
from civil war the House OF bishops DO respectfully
quested TO prepare aom of to be road during the
session OF this Conv cntion.
Debate ensued Of yew desultory character which
was brought up all standing by
In. MEAD, OF Connecticut who, not wishing he said
to e, the idea abroad through tho reporters of the
press that propet prayers not read would road the
prayers prepared by the bishops Of New York, fol-
lows
Hosts that rulest aud commandest all things; Thou sit
in the throne judging right and therefore, we make
appeal to Thy Divine Majesty in this trouble
Thou w0uldest take tie into Thine hand Stir
up Thy strength Lord and come and hop Save aud
defend country in this hour Of peril. Revive In
all he2rts spirit OF devotion TO the public good Let
Thy Divine protection aud guidance be all who
in council in the eid and rule their hearts and
strengthen their hands that they may preserve TO the
goodly heritage which Thou gavest fathers. Morc
fully forgive the grevous sins which have drawn Thy
judgments upon u.s. Help us to look to Thee in all
and nj iagt IN in fha
greatness Of Thy salvation through the merits and
dation of our blessed Lord anu Saviour Jesus Christ.
amen
Oh Eternal God and Heavenly Father tho aid of all who
necd the helper OF all who hee TO Thee for succor
commend to Thy almighty protection all those Thy
wants gone forth defence for whose preserva
tion amid the poris OF war prayers desired.
Guard them bosecch Thee from the dangers that be-
their way from sickness, from the violence enemies
and from every evil TO which they may be exposed.
Give them comfort and sure confidence in Thee OF
Thy great goodness restore them 10 In due time in
peace and safety, with grateful sense Of Thy mercy,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen!
Rev. Mr. BRUNor, who introduced the rebellion reso-
luons said the prayers for the church are all right in
themselves; the church could take care OF itself He
wanted prayers for the government and the country
DR.. MEAD, nterruptng the reverend gentleman, said
the whole question met by the prayer, f" Let Thy
Divine protection and guidance be all who
the council or in the HEIDI
Rev. Mr.. BRUsor-Oh, yes that prayer, as 1t stands,
will appeal on behalf Of those in Washington or the
council at Richmond
Rev. Mr.. MASON, Of Maryland, opposed to any
alteration.
Mr. WINTHROP OF Mass was In favor OF the discussion
to the widest exteut OF the whole question He had looked
and still looked upon The assault upon Fort Sumter
early days of the rebelion unruiy and ungody
saut Still to his mind II might be better to avoid at this
time and In this Convention any expressions which might
create heartburnings amongst them.
Judge Carpenters resolution ultimately referred to
q committee OF ntno
Rev Mr. Brunots and Hon. NJ NJ. Hofinan's resolutions
Of the previous day were similarly referred.
After other unimportant business being transacted
the Convention adjourned