The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-10-17

PnLADEIxHlA, Oct. 1e. s.
The general convention Of the Epissopai
church re-a~enbled this morning. This i
the tenth day Of the session. 80
Rsv. DR.. Wharton offered the following:
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to
restore to our beloved country and nation the
old relations of brothssly affection and sccie-
siastical duty, and thus enable us to joinfn the
great work Of pesoehiag tAs eospel ef Christ
in church not oaly aposGo Golical, but one N
heart aldin osganiseasen throughout the whole
land !; and, whereas, it is fitting that we shosld
set apart 4 specific and distinct occasion for
this distinct and SURPRISING mercy; there
fore,
Resolred, That as . house We respond most
gratefully TO the invitation of the house Of
Bishops TO meet for the purposes of such
Thanksgiving Tomorrow, and win join de-
voutly in its services.
Mr.. Brevort objected 10 the reception Of
the resolution.
The chair stated that a similar resolution
had already been adopted.
The preamble and resolution of Rev. DR..
Wh@ton we're then accepted and placed on
the record.
The committee on resolutions reported
an amendment for the purpose Of removing
the ambiguity Of the canons in reference to
the dismission ofclergymen from their parishes
without the consent Of the ecclesiastical an
thority.
The committee on canons also reported .
series Of amendments in references to the elec-
ton and jurisdiction of missionary bishops
The comnittes % .the provincial system
reported, Recommending the following canon !:
1t is hereby declared to be lawful for the Dio
cese now existing or hereafter exist within
the haniAs Of 6eates or commonwealth, TO es
tablish for themselves federal convention or
council, representing such Dioceses, which
may deliberate and decide upon the common
interests Of the church within that State, and
exercise amy discretionary powers mot incon-
sistent with the constitution An canon of this
church.
Hon. B. Ruggles moved that there should
be . special meeting on Wednesday evening,
OF this week, for the purpose of considering
the provincial system.
Rev. DIR. Howe moved reference Of the
proposed canon TO the committee on canons.
The report on missionary bishops was then
made the order Of the day Cor Tuesday.
Rev. DIR. Mason then offered report from
the committee on typographical errors, with
resolutions that the joint committee be con-
tinued, to whom shall be submitted the proof
sheets Of the proposed standard bible ~ they
appear from the press, AFTER h1vlnG under
gone the examination Of . typographical com
nittee, who shall be guided BY the edition Of
1862, printed n Oxford, in England, and that
the joint committee have authority TO issue
the bible SO printed - the standard edition Of
this church, and to make arrangements for
carrying out this object rs they may deem ad-
visable, provided that no pecuniary liability
Accrues to the convention Of this church.
Rev. DIR. Higbee presented . memorial
from the Rev. Mr.. CLANCY LAngdon, of the
Diocease Of Indiana, formerly American
chaplain at Rome, representing that there is
in Italy Azge and pswiag party of priests
and others, who advocate reform in the
eharch Of Italy in accordance with the prin-
ciples of the English reformaaioa. and Who
appeal TO the American Episcopal Church for
encouragement, aid and counsel.
As. HsGbee moved that tho memorial be
referred to the SPECIAL committee appointed
on Saturday on this subject and ikas the
committee be enlarged. The motion was
adopted <SsHsS 80
A memorial was read by the Secretary,
showing a remarkable condition of affairs in
the Italian church, where . reform movement
has already enlisted the active co-operuaion
of thousands of the Italians. priesthood and
party.