Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-18

Telegraphic Dispatches
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MIDNIGHT REPORT.
GEN. LEES AMNESTY OATH.
THE EPISCOPAL CONVENTION
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.
CONFEDERATE BOND CASE.
CONVICTION OF CAPTAIN BECkwITH.
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THE EPISCOPAL CONVENTION
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO
CONFEDERATE BOND CASE
CONVICTION OF CAPTAIN BECkwITH
49,. sc. &c.. 1c.


PHmAoELrHIA, Oct 1.-THE General Con-
vention of the Episcopal Church reassembled al
noon 10 day.
The Order OF the Day, Missionary Eoiseolate
was suspended, in order to take up the proposed
Canon relative TO the dismissal OF clergymeE
from their parishes.
The proposed amendment provides: Ii .
clergy man leaves his parish without ecclesiastical
permission he shall forfeit his seat ia the Con-
vention, but the Vestry shall still be represented
and If the Vestry dismiss a clergyman without
the proper authority, the Festry shall lose its
seat and the clergyman retain his.
The amendment was adopted.
The Order of the Dsy was then aiken up.
The object of the amendment, as before the
House, is TO give foreign Missionary Bishops the
came privileges now enjoyed by domestic Mis-
sionsry Bishops, namely, having u seat in the
House OF Bishops and being eligible as Diocesan
Bishops by vote of majority Of the House
of Bishops and Standing Committees
After discussion. the amendment was unan-
mously adopted.
The Committee on the Prayer Book was u-
structed to report whether the sentence IN the
PRAYER book at the end of the Gloria Patrie is a
ruberic OF the prayer book, and binding upon the
clergyf
Mr. Bnney offered the fellowing resolution:
Resolved, That the address OF sympathy from
the synod of The Can adam church lately sent to
this Convention by the House of Bishops, with
the expression of their great satisfaction, and
which was concurred in by this House, did most
truly express the trust that as the original cause
of separation between the different portions Of
our church had now ceased 10 operate, the feel
Jugs Of brotherlY love AMI zeal in support OF the
same principles which formerly united all mem
bers of our church in one body, would reassert
their claims, and triumph over the external
causes which had kept Us apart
Resolved, That rejoicing SIS We cordially do at
The future prospect OF all entire union among all
portions OF our Church. We deem il our duty to
render our thanks to the Divine Head OF Church
for the removal OF that great occasion of Ma
tonal discussion, referred TO by our Canadian
fellow ohurchmeD TO which We feel with them
that our late troubles we're due
Resolved. That in the judgment OF this
House il is the duty OF body OF Christian men
which has offered its devout and earnest praises
TO Almighty God for great National blessing
to render It's thanksgiving TO him when that
blessing has been gracously granted
Resolved, That this House, having by a so emn
resolution, adopted at It's Session in October,
1862, pledged 10 the National Government its
devout and earnest prayers that its efJSts nigh;
be guidedby wisdom and r. plenished with strength
that they may be crowned with speedy and com
Z
Enlistment of the National authority over our
whole country, and having now been crowned
with success it becomes our duty 10 tender our
thanks to Him TO whom that success is due
Rev. DR.. Vlnton OF New York. seconded the
resolution
Judge Chambers objected, saying that the
question of reception had precedence.
The Chair sustained the objection.
DR.. vinton appealed from the decision.
Ia -. Il. Il
the Chair be sustained.
The Pennsylvania delegation called for the
yeas and nays, upon the motion Of Rev. DR.
Hodges.
Hon. Mr.. Fisk explained that the Chair was ia
error in his Parliamentary ruling il is the inhe-
rent right OF a member 10 offer a resolution, and
if seconded. 1t is in possession OF the House
Rev. Dr. Meade-l am sorry to vote against
the decision of the Chair, but the rule is very
clear; we have perfect control Of any resolution
offered to this House.
The discussion was continued at length upon
the appeal from the ruling Of the Chair
After lengthy discussion the Chair decided
that there was no motion before the House
Dr. Vinton, of New York, adverted TO The
resolutions, and was interrupted BY DR.. Higbee
of New York, who said that the noble letter
from Canada had not medded with our Affairs
Dr. Vintou continL ed. and earnestly expressed
his desire for peace and unity in matters ecclesi-
asIical, which end could only be accomplished by
the resolutions offered by Mr. BregIey
Hon. Washington Hunt, Vt New York, eI-
pressed hs desire TO enter q most solemn protest
against the attempt about to be made TO incor-
pora;e certain political theories aud dogmss into
the prayers OF the Church.
DR.. Cummings, Of Illinois, said that the reso-
lutions contained a statement which impugued
the good faith OF the Canada Church
The Diocese OF Ohio moved that vote be
taken.
The vote was ordered by tic President, and
the Secretary reported Rs follows: Number OF
Diocesei voting by clergy, &c; yeas, Is; nays, >;
divided. }; number OF Dioceses represented, ~:
yeas, IA; nays, 6
So the motion 10 lay the resolution on the
table carried
Or. Nint0n asked leave 10 eDter Oh tie Journal
the protests OF number or the the mbers of the
House against the action OF the House, ast
taken.
Rev DR.. kerfoot was willing provided tie
defense 10 be left in his hands be printed along
With IT, he wanted the fullest explanation
Leave was not granted
The House then aaiOurued