Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-21
The Episcopal Convention Of virginia.

In this Con vention in session in Alexandra
Va, On Friday, Rev. Mr.. Walker, of Rich
Messrs. Cassius +. Lee and Edward c. FIetch-
eT.
At n meeting of the Vestry of Christ Church,
May, lo66, II was resolved that the Wardens be
instructed TO make a statement OF the facts and
circumstances by which their congregation
have been brought TO their present anomalous
>ondItion-said statement TO be communicated
TO the Diocesan Council now in session, with
the request that II be entered on record upon
the journal.
In pursuance of this resolution, the wardeus
state that, dEring the absence of the Recvor, in
the summer of 1861, the loan OF the Church
was asked by Gen. Montgomery, tnen in COM
mand of the Post, for religious services, with
the full recognition on his part of their right
val, he handed over the keys, and was sue
ceeded by Gen. Viele, who called on the War
dens of the Church. and borrowed il on the
same terms upon which IL was lent to General
neglectedito hand over the keys Of the Church
10 the Wardens. and they consequently fell
INTO the hands OF Col. Gregory; who succeeded
Viele as Military Governor. He held them for
some time, when he was succeeded by Gen.
War1SSha as Mns9G ven ys f8 "dnas island by cSsn
Slonss thsi Whatever property he found in
found in his possession he intended to hold,
and that he recognized no right either in them
or In the Vestry, to interfere with the Church.
This was followed by the appointment of a
Festry of his OWE selection, subsequently, by
an election of vestrymen at the Easter ensu-
ing, which Festry has been thus perpetuated.
In the meantime, Dr. Packard was fercibly
elected from the Parsonage, of which he was
IN the occupancy, and a Chaplain. and subse-
quentiy the clergyman holding service, put in
possession. -. 81 ? .-.a.-' -
The vestfy and congregation, thus forcibIy
dispossessed OF their property, have endeav-
ored, but thus far in vain, to obtain its restora-
ton. The trustees, under their Instructions.
have entered suit for its recovery, and 1t is
hoped their efforts will be successful At the
same time, ii is deemed proper that these facts
should be placed before the Council, for such
action as they may deem proper. ...,yF ---
A resolution providing for the appointment
OF a committee of ten give clergy and n We lag
members) TO take into consideration the subject
Of division OF the Diocese. and report at the
next annual meeting OF the Council what
action, IL any, Is necessary to be taken on the
subject, was adopted. .
Rev. Mr.. CLARK, Of Halifax, made statement
in relation TO the colored congregation Of his
parish, and presented q petition from Ave
members, communicates thereof, prayinR the
Council for separate organization. I
Mr. O. J, Gibson reported from the special
colored people in the Diocese
After some discussion, Mr. Massie moved
that the repor. be recommitted, with ineruc-
tons to report whether, in the opinion Of the
congregations in connection with this Council,
and IL so. upon what terms. Mr.. Dashiei
offered the following as substitute. which Mr.
1st. That the report of the special committee
be recommitted to the same committee for fur.
ther consideration, with the addition to il of
7. b. Taylor, N. H. Massie. and p. Slaughter
ID. That the Council is willing TO take under
its care regularly organized congregations OF
colored people. -
Sd. That the committee to whom the matter
Is referred be instructed to inquire and report
what legislation may be necessary in connec.
ton with this subject.
The resolu ions were unanimously adopted
The SPECIAL committee, 10 whom was re-
Of
winch relates 70 the instruction Of the col
ored people Of the diocese, recommended the
adoption by the Council Of the Bishops sug-
gestions Of the appointment Of q standing ex-
ecutive committee on colored congregations,
70 be elected annually with the executive COM
mittee OF the Diocesan Missionary Society, Of
which the oishopof the diocese shall be the
chairman. They moreover recommend the
ito Canon Xl: e-'-.r - - =, -
Sec. 6. Whenever the eolored members Of the
church in any parish shall desire 10 form A
new congregation, IL shall be lawful for them
TO assemble and appoint o committee to take
such action as may be necessary, and REQ uired
by the Canon Of the church = :
Sec :. The Council may, on petition from
such committee, constitute the applicants a
separate congregation, and authorize such ar.
rangements rs the Council may deem expe.
dent. They may select their own minister.
vestry, wardens, and their Interests shall be
represented and cared for In this Council by
the standing committee on colored congrega-
d
Laid over one day by a requirement. IN The
provisions OF the constitution ,e4 .arx D
IL was, on motion, ordered that the next
meeting OF the Council take place at Staunton.
THE Fatal CoHsEoUEscE OF A eJoKk--
Saml Peabody, Of New Hope. Cayuga coun-
ty, N. Y, came 10 has death on the 6th instant
IN singular manner. Aset Of scamps iniesf
that village who seem 10 have been In the
habit Of annoying him in various wars, put.
ting old wagons and other articles on the roof
Of his shop, breaking his windows and OBJ
structine the door. On the Sunday night pre-
yious they thrust q long pole down the Chin
new. fastening an old sleigh on the top. Mr.
Peabody was engared In removing 1t. when
he feu from the roof 70 the ground, receivfug
mortal tniury. He is said 10 have been
ouiet inofensive old man.
~A German, named Chas. Scholtz, was
committed 70 jail, at Chicago, on Wednesday, !
chareed with adultery and donble murder.
His wife testified that he had been living In
adultery with . woman In fheir own house,
and thai be threafsned TO kill her ifshe ever
eomplained Of the matter. also that be bad
killed two OF their children ss soon as they
were bern, bin6iug her, bg awful fhreafs. -
secrecy. The aeensed occupied a respecsaoS
position - dealer IN cabinet ware.