The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-28
The Episcopal Church Of North Caro-
lima and the Freedmen.

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In the Annual Council Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church for the Diocese Of North
Carolina, on the 18th inst, the committee to
whom wss referred that part Of the Bishops
address relating TO the present condition
and religious culture Of the colored popula-
ton, submitted, through its chairman, Rev.
Geo. NJ. Everheart, the following report
ssWHEEELs, By the changed relation hith-
erto existing between the white and black
races, a new, and 10 some extent, confused
condition Of things obtains and - this rev
olution In society necessarily tends to Greats
an alienation amounting 81 least 10 indifieT-
ence on the part Of the former owners Of
slaves and distrust and suspicion on the
part Of the freedmen towards their former
masters; and as the religious education Of
the freedmen has been, thereby already
greatly iLdered, and in some cases almost
aefeaied and as the prsseat civil status Of
the freedmen, notwithstanding these things,
for many reasons, seems clearly Pr0viden-
tial, aud should be accepted by ne as such
tksreforc,
Resolved. That the Church in this Diocese
address herself with all the energy and wis
dom at her commsud 10 reduce this confu-
sion 10 order end TO elevate the co.ored race,
az fast as il may come within her sphere OF
action. In order 10 accomplish this end, be
il further
Resolved, I. That this Couucil commend
the people Of color 70 the continued and una
bated forbearance, kindness and good will
Of the white population Of this DIOCESE.
Resolved, 2, That in view Of the radical
changes also brought about in his religious
education end ecclesiastical relstions-that
his former end subordinate place in the
Sunday School, IN the congregation snd at
the communion will not now answer that ~
reach him eliectually, with the teachings
aad blessings Of the Church. il is the sense
Of this Council, that separate houses Of W0r-
ship should be provided as soon - prac,ica-
ble-thst white people in this aiding the
co ored-that cOlored Nestries should be ap-
DO n cd with white Nsrdeos TO direct aud
counsel-that there should be sepsrste Sun
day schoo s-separate congregations-the
colored superintendenis and caiech sts OF
suuday scboo's hou 4 be secured and ap-
pointe when practicable, o. At least shou
be chosen as ass stants % head catechists or
superint ndents-thal all lolored conf reca-
lions, when competent 10 form a Parish,
should have power, through their Vestries,
Of electing their own pasteri, and that the
pastors may be either white or eolotcd cler-
gymen, and that when colored. with rela-
tons 10 this Council % be determined here
after.
Resoirsa. 9, That the attention Of the
clergy Of this Diocese be directed 20 the inn
rortance Of At once seeking out suitable col
ored men for catechists add Sunday School
teachers, and TO give them as far as possible
personal instructions 70 fit them for these
posts.
Resolaoa, 4. That this Council extend an
Invita- on TO colored clergymen ofthe church
% come among their owa people in this Di-
Geese, aud labor in their sphere with Us, in
building up tho Kingdom Of Christ
Resoisod, 5, That this Council recommend
steps 10 be taken. as soon a. practicable (
the education Of color, d young men for the
ministry Of the Church 70 their own people
in our midst.
Rcsolrod, G, That whenever il is practica-
bic, each Parish should make provision for
the mental ;rainiug Of the coloTei children,
in such a manner and 70 such degree as
the coudition Of affairs may justifys aad by
every other legitma meats % impress
upon the freedman's mind the sincere H.
terest felt and cherished Cor him BY the |
Church.
The total change in or political aud do |
nestle relations a. regards The colored man.
and tho rapid hnd almost universal deteri- /
Grafton IN bis moral condition since his /
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appcsrs TO your committee, bod. decisive |
and definite action in bis behalf In ele- |
waiting his character, we shsn make him /
more faithful and competeut in his sphere, |
and discharge thersby more perfectly our |
obligations 20 his race. Moreover, I
your committee is Of the opinion that the |
path pointed out is the most direct way Of /
carrying n the colorcd meu the blessings 81 \
our holy christianity, through the insiru- /
mentalities Of the church. And ~ We be-
.ieve the church 20 be ap stole and catho-
dc, we feel bound 10 do al within our power,
~ convey It's holy teachings Is rapidly and
rs potently as possible, 10 every soul com.
mitted 10 our care, whether its oaskst be
Anglican or African.
Deeply impressed with the great imro-t-
anee u this matter, we respectfully submit
he above report for your consideration.
Csc. n. EvERHaET, CD nm.
ALsEsT--SxsBEs,
r. 2. BUXTON.
Aiser considerable discussion the follow
ING resolution was adopted.
= hesolrod That in eousia.rstior ~ ,t.;,-
.erest and impo lance OF The ,rbi..t ~
lented IN this report, this Council - -.
SETON uron Il tih lis next rneei;r., -.
nending, IN the meantime. ~ t,,,,,..--t
nd religious Interest 81 our calo-ed r-si,,is-
.ion 10 the henevoience and wisdom 81 ~.
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