Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-05-24

| Resotred. That Article V. of the Constitu-
tion De SO amended as to read as follows: "To
constitute quorum for the purpose of ordinary
business the presence of one-third of all the
chlal clergy and delegates from ten of the Parishes
entitled to representation in the Convention shall
De necessary any less number, however, shall be
competent to receive reports and adjourn
| ReSotced, That Section 4th of Article IN be so
/ amended as to read follows Amy Parish
ceaslng to be represented III the Convention 1or
two successive years, any Parish resisting the
authority of the Convention, may be suspended
from the right of representation, or It's connec-
| ton with the Convention be dissolved, by vote
| of majority of all the parochial Clergy, and a
majority of delegates from twenty Parishes. But
such suspension dissolution shall mover take
| place without previous inquiry by committee
| appointed for the purpose, and report upon the
facts of the case; until after thirty days no.
tice to the Rector Festry, or, in case there be
none, then to some member of the Parish in de-
fault
Resolved, That Article MI, Section LIST, be
amended as to read as follows: When Bishop,
or Assistant Bishop is to be elected, the Convell-
ton shall always vote by distinct orders IN this
wise: The Clergy by majority OF all III the DO
| cese entitled to seats in the Convention shall
make a nomination by bal lot; and then concur
renee by ballot, OF majority OF the Delegates
| from at least twenty Parishes III union with the
Convention (the said delegates voting by Parish
| es) shall be necessary to complete the election"
| ReSorcd, That the End clause of the 1st Section
| of Article xiv be amended to read as follows
Second g The adoption Of the proposed altcra-
@
ton by majority Of all the Clergy present and
Oft twenty Parishes entitled to seats in the Con-
vGntiOu.
Dr., A. j. DeI2osset, from the committee on FL
nance made report containing certain state
ments, and proposing certain measures, accom-
panied by resolutions for th. purpose OF carrying
into effect the measures proposed i'll the report
After being amended the resolutions were adop-
ted.
On motion 30 much of the report as relates to
the permanent Episcopal fund, was referred to
the committee on Finance.
Mr. R. H. Smith, from the committee on Re
igIous instruction for freedmen, reported as fol-
lows:
The committee to whom was referred that portion
OF the Bishops address which relates to the SUBJECT
of the education aud religious instruction Tor
freedmen, beg leave to report.
That from various circumstances they consider
the subject before them as one requiring the
prompt and earnest attention OF the Church:
First that the freedmen by the act of emancipa-
ton being suddenly placed in an entirely new po-
stiom, and in new relations 1t Is enllnenty t1pe-
dent that they should possess such quallhca-
tiUns AZ viii enable them the better to perform
the new duties of their position. One OF these
qualifications is undoubtedly intellectual training.
This they not only ought to receive, but are re-
ceiving from various quarters and II 1t We're only
from Christian emulation, We ought not to sui
fer others to sUrpass us in proper and neces
sary work But the acquisition of knowledge,
like every other power. may, unless under the
control of well-drected principle, be employed
for evil well as for good. The education OF the
nina should, therefore, III all cases, and certainly
not least in the present case, be accompanied by
the education Of the heart. Now the intellectual
training Of the freedmen by others may either be
without the incu cation of religious and moral
principles, such we must neceSsarl y con-
slider defective or erroneous, or both; plainly,
then, it is our duty to enter on the work with
prompt and earnest action
be met at ONce, requirement which demands I'M
mediate compliance.
Secondly, That if it is duty to be performed at
all by any one, it is much to say the least, our
duty as the duty Of any other portion OF the COM
munity.
Thirdly, Still more are we bound to engage at
once in this work in order that we may correct, as
far as possible, the improper defective or erro
neous education which will otherwise be impaired
From these considerations the committee beg
leave to offer the following resolutions
Reso7red, That it is the sense of the Convention
that the intellectual as well as the moral nstruc-
struction OF the cOiOred people be attended to IN
every Parish, by the establishment of regular
schools, as well as Sunday schools, il which the
principles of the Church shall be taught, or, where
the former cannot be effected, by the establish
ment Of Sunday schools !; and that it be commend
ed to the members of the Church who are suita-
bic for catechists and teachers, the christian duty
OF engaging in this work, without delay
ReSOlred, That wherever the Constitution and
Canons of this Church complied with, colorcd
should be received into its ministry spiritual
teachers and pastors Of their race.
ReS0Ired, That for the purpose Of erecting
Churches and School Houses for colorod people,
this Church is. willin to receive aid from all
sources.
vote by orders being called for on these reso-
lutions, taken, and resulted in their passage.
The special order Of the hour, the time and
place of holding the next annual Convention, was
taken up, and it was
Reso!ced, That the next annual Convention be
held at Calvary Church, Tarboro' on first Wednes
day in May next.
Judge Battle gave notice that he would call up
the question Of an election of a Standing Commit
tee at the session this afternoon.
On motion, the Convention adjourned until
O'Clock 7. NJ.