The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-10-07
THE EPISCOPALIANs.
Interesting Proceedings OF tho General
Episcopal Convention at Philadelphia.
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Interesting Proceedings OF tho General
Episcopal Convention at Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. Q, 1885.
The Convention reassembled at ton o'clock.
DR. Higbee, Of Now York, stated that two deputies
from Tennessee were present. but owing to the absence
OF the secretary Of that diocese were unable to present
their certificates He moved that the names Of the Ten
nessee deputies be placed the roll Which was car
ried.
The Committee on Canons, appointed yesterday, re-
ported in favor Of the adoption Of canon forbid
ding the clergymcn Of the Protestant Episcopal Church
from entering the military naval service Of the United
States except in the capacity Of chapains to enter
any military naval school except as chapnins or pro-
fessors Of instruction.
message was received from the House Of Bishops
incosing an address from the Protestant Episcopal
Church Canada the Convention of Clerical and Lay
Delegates Of the United States Of America
The Rev. Dr. Bevin Of Canada, was presented to the
Convention and made few remarks He Is Proocutor
of the Canadian Synod and author OF the well known
catcchism bearing his name, and visits Philadelphia as
the bearer Of the address above mentioned
The Rev. DR.. Fulford, Lord Bishop Of Canada, also
made few remarks relative to the connection between
the Church in England and America
The question discussed OF altering the canon which
allows bishops to distribute Easter aims.
motion to recommit the question with instructions
lost and the committee discharged from the con-
sderation OF the subject.
Rev. Dr. Cummns then rose and offered the following
resolution
Resolved That this bouse offers profound gratitude
deputies from the aosssss q Texas North Carolina ana
token and pledge Of The future and entire
OF the land.
Judge spaldng Of Ohio, hoped the resolution would
not pass We were glad 70 receive our brethren from
the seeded States but he was opposed TO getting down
In humiliation to them We glad to sec them but
he considered the passage OF such resolution as pre-
Mr. Jarnel Of Pennsylvan moved to lay th6matter
the table He welcomed our brethren Of North Caro-
lima Texas and Tennessee with open arms He was glad
IN bcre 0laddpnod benrtR.
Rev. DR. Cummings had trusted shat when tho rcsolu-
ton was offered 1t would have passed without debate,
and In the spirit which had been expressed by the last
Or Howe also urged the passage of the resolution
He fully concurred In the sentiments expressed by his
The resolution then passed
The question Of provincial organization OF dloceses was
then called up saHM
MT RuggIcs OF New York, moved TO refer the ques
ton TO the Committee Canons, but afterwards con
mittee the brethren OF Tennessee Texas, and the
coded States could act in harmony with the delegates Of
seI s n the on cnon
DR. Vinton, Of New York, suggested that the matter
be referred to committee Of one from each diocese
Rev. DR.. Wharton declined 10 accept the amendment,
as he believed committee Of nine would be rs fully
competent to attend TO the duties as larger one.
Of nineteen with the view Of recognizing the dioceses
Of the whole country.
resolution which had been offered yesterday.
The resolution was accordingly read
DR. Mason then continued his remarks The CON-
mtee could only consider the subject and make report
the Convention No definite action could be taken by
them, and small committee could act as eectuay as
large one.
Judge Otis accepted Of an amendment making the
mittec consist Of thirteen gentlemen.
DR. Wharton also accepted the amendment
Mr. VIM. Welsh would IKE 70 the church through
out whole land working harm0n0usly before any
question which would commit the Convention to any par
ticular course Of action was adopted.
Dr. Mahan OF Maryland moved that the report OF the
committee DO made ~ tho next Convention, and not at
this one.
The remainder Of the session occupied In discuss
ing the proposed relative TO ccrgymcn enter
ing the military naval service except as chapains.