The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-13
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TIC seSaRa efssiSHtf,s 6tes the ;saaH Haaal Cons
ventien ofs1thssNew YonktDieeese,a d y, !
heldfn Ngxs Yse at59 81 thseSsth tAt Bishop
! POTTER inahis2 annual ,sarmon took rstrons
and high grounds upon thu danmissioh d
Southern delegates abi the approaching
Convention and 4, tbs conca1q Oh mo-
!, ton Of Gov KING, q vote Of concurrence
in the Bishops views was passed, We
quote some passages1on athe rre-uniom ol
A. 1sG 10 sso-rF I aE18uf
tneShafca1'lsa 90 aH0.r5Co "a oof,sr ~.
Among the many happy consequences of The
restoration 1of' peace will be, il lis presumed,
the speedy temperance in ouriGgeneral ecele-
siastical council of the beloved brethren, bish-
ops. clergy and laity, who for four years have
been separated from us by hindranceS incident
to state of war. 1t witt be a reunion that
will rouse the tenderest sensibiiities sof every
Christian heart, It. will show that old affec-
tons have only been restrained, not exrin-
guished, and that feelingselongJ pentup claim
a more than ordinary Indulgence in demonstra-
tons of love, respect and sympathy. Iverily
believe. cas- j do most fervently hope and pray,
that pot one word Of reproach or bitterness
tomar the dignity and loyeliness of that touch
ing scene in that much,longed-for welcome
hour, we shall heed no declaration Of pffnti.
/ pies no formal ryindication, ,af,, the peaceful
/ character of the Christian ministry. Divine
B Providence has spokeni Any Words that we
can use in reference 70 the past whether Per-
\ sons or things will be a mere impertinence,
adding nothing to the lessons that come to iis
fropa above, and only tending to change celes-
tial harmonies into the miserable discordant
sounds of earth.bOrn passion! The !imbortant
acts Of the Southern DiOceses. ydeHe while they
were in a state of separation from us, and
which therefore require the sanction of the
General Convention, will unqnestionably be
recognized and confirmed at once. They are
The election of Bishop Wilmer, by the Dio,
cese of Alabama, the erection Of Arkansas into
regularly organized diocese, and the election
OF the Missionary Bishop of the Southwest, DIR.
Lay, to the Episcopate of Arkansas. These
acts were etninently proper under the circnm-
stances The distinguished brethren selected
by the two diocese named, are universally es.
teemed throughout ihe whole church, land
there will not be aydissentfng voice to the ac-
ton which will promptly place them upon All
eaual9footing with aliqtheiy brethren. What
happiness aud glory for the church which can
present such spectacle to the world imme.
diately after the close of sucha conflict. &nd
how little to be, ensied would be the Judgment
and the feeling which could interpose with ill.
timed words to break the charm of Christian
unity and love and make things that olght to
be sacred seem common and unclean. let us
offer up our united prayers that the whole
church may rise up to The height of this great
occasion, and that, If unhappily any one mis-
guided spirit should seek 70 trouble the peace
Of Israel, il may only prompt to,a demonstra-
ton, still more lofty and emphatic, of that
Chfistiaa sympathy which will undoubtedly
animate the general mind Of the church, d
LIE me avail myself a0f this occasion tore
commend to the favor Of THE diocese all Judi.
cious and properly aaahentieased efforts which
may be made TO extend hid to the church with
In the Southern dioceses. Church edifices
have been injured, aDa, Ii many cases, DESTROY
ed-church property has been lost-the ability
ofthe people to restore what has been decay
ed,5 and to sustain the !ninistrations OF the
church, has been widely and grievOusly i'm
paired and TO impart to them Of our abund
ance. where it may BE- done with the saction
and under the direction of their own bishops
very essential condition-sh should sbe esteem.
ed by US as one of thesgreatest of our opriyi
leges, il is true the distinguished Bishop OF
Georgia has, ia his address to tue Convention,
spoken to his clergy and people streAsly
against going abroad for exterior aid. He ex-
horts them 10 rely upon their own exertions,
and to 30 content with such provision as they
can make with the means and appliances left
within their REACH And much to the same
effect is the friendly response which have re-
ceived ina private Letter from the excellent
Bishop Of Virginia, in reference 10 q ugges-
ton which had made, that assistance might
be afforded, if desired, for the relief Of parish
es and clergy that had suffered heavily, He
thought the people were Inclined to be kind,
and the clergy. o be eontent with such things
as they had. ga These are the Very natural senti-
mrnts for those Bishops to exi ,5-sI, -
Hac eantos but respect ne feelings that
pr H.pt them, and NE can very well understand
wbs the people sheal,!, be ready 10 welcome
sncn INSTRUCTIONS from their Chief pastors and
~ aGt upon them To- ,lhe utmost Xfent Of their
ability. Bat the question is, if such delicacy
and reserve are under the circumstances, not
unnatural in them, what is the course Of con-
duct which will be must proper and most be.
coming in US p Truly ther6 Ii not heart that
hears me, that will hesitate as TO the answer.
Be delicate, be considerate in your modes OF
action but just in proportion a. they shrink
from the speaking, DO you be forward to miris
ter. Wait not to be entreated !: but try to find
| out where good can be done, and then, With all
tenderness and respect, beg to be allowed to dc
| it. There1are no nobler men in the House Of
t.Bishops-1speak as if the last four years were
| an absolute blank, and made no part of oul
history, and l speak without fear of being
misunderstood, for my sentiments on natiena
| unity and authority have been very well known
l'-Tsay; there are no nobler men In the Hous,
/ of Bishops than several to whom now refer
and whatever may be their feelings of delica
cy, or of allowable pride, they will not desir'
1 to see ruins perpetuated, or only tardily o.
imperfeetly repaired. which might be NOR,
| speedily and more effectuaily restored with tn,
| aid OF 1riendiy hearts and hands. Again then
I say let us be- prompt to- avail ours,.iyes 0
every openipgtotde7goOd.s3 Lett slst.e forward
y ttfsssn chpui csauEes .hrspCoh which, mt in
I p;'saa, latroniziug spbi; ot'uUsjth a.mpdest
! loving Christian y hi,,athy v! eve may pom on
+ the offerings which syil help. not only to re
build the Waste places in material things, bu
also to repair and renew whatsoever may hav,
been decaved in the hearts of your brethren.
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