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

viouslv postpol cd and made the regular order of
the day for Sa urday, 10 O'Clock, i. IL. Carried
The following is the report of the committee
submitted through the Chairman, Rev. J. B.
Cheshire, D. D., and the accompanying resolu-
ti0Ds
The committee to whom WIS referred so much
of the address OF the Bishop as relates to the
question OF " increased Episcopal services in the
Diocese, have had the same under consideration
and ask leave respectfully to report
That while they deeply regret the cause which
produces the necessity, they are of the opinion
that increased Episcopal services are required in
this Diocese.
a division Of the Diocese, although it might be
thought the best mode in other circumstances
cannot be suggested 4 remedy, because under
the constitution, upon that subject is impracti-
cable on account Of the want of The requisite
number OF selfsupporting Parishes neither can
they recommend the resignation of the Bishop,
since they unanimously OF the opinion that
they would not reflect the wishes of the Church
III this Diocese, and Sresu:e they would not ex-
press their own in entertaining for a moment the
proposition that the Bishop shall resign in order
to make room 1or a younger and moro vigorous
man, and thus get rid Of the difficulty.
But they believe it is for the best interest of the
Church that there should be Episcopal services in
every Parish, at least once i'll twelve months; and
that 1t IS Incumbent OH us SO to provide in case
it is within the means Of the Church {; and they
further believe that il both the clergy and laity
will come up to the work, and perform their re-
spective duties, an Assistant Bishop can be sup
ported without imposing unreasonable burdens or
life.
With these views, and in order to meet the ne
cessity Of the case in the best way, the committee
are OF opinion that an Assistant Bishop ought to
be chosen, and that to the greatest eicien-
cy, and give the most general satisfaction, it is
Bishop should have a Parish ; but that for the
next two years the salary of both of them should
be raised by assessments, to be apportioned among
the several Parishes by some just rule. In the
meantime, it is recommended that vigorous steps
be taken i'll accordance with the repot OF the COM
mittec of tho last Convention, which has been
referred to us, to raise permanent Episcopal
fund.
The committee recommend the following
ReSOiCCd, That the Convention elect an Assist
ant Bishop for this Diocese, and that he have al
annual salary of two thousand dollars to be raised
III the same way as Is now provided for raising the
Bishops salary.
The following is the statement submitted by
Rev. A. Smedes, ID, from the committee,
amendatory to the report:
The undersigned, while heartily cOncurring in
the sentiments Of the report OF your committee, i'll
regard to the Importance of more frequent Epis-
copal services than our Diocesan is able to render
and to the remedy they suggest, the appointment
OF an Assistant Bishop, who shall be exempt from
paTochal cure, is also of the opinion, that until
the Diocese makes provisions for paying its pres
cnt indCbcdnees it ought not to incur additional
pccunlary responsibility
Col. ]. G.. Bulrr's statement, aInendatory to the
report, is as follows:
While l concur generally on the report Of the
committee, am clearly of opinion that the sup
port of the Assistant Bishop can only be certainly
secured by his being Rector Of q Parish.
Rev. Mr. Elard requested IL division Of the
resolution submitted by the committee.
Several amendments were offered, and the fol
lowing, submitted by Mr.. John Wilkes,was finally
accepted in lieu of the original resolution.
10 ,oIo
tant Bishop. .
ReS0red, That special Convention be called
at --- on the - day Of - for that purpose.
4 vote, by orders, on the first resolution beiug
called for was taken, resulting fayorably to its
passage.
4 warm and prolonged discussion, relative to
the whole subject, cnsucd, and pending any
further decided action, motion to adjourn was
made and carried.
From the New York Sun independently
Comments of the Press upon the Enlarge
nent of Hir. Davis.
The time for his trial has been fixed for
the November term, but there are some who
express the belief that the case will never
proceed any further That is improbable,
however, for the Chief Justice has express
ed his readiness to conduct it. It is useles:
to speculate upon the result of The trial,
but if we may judge from the easy terms
upon which Davis secured his freedom, and
the tender manner in which he has latterly
been treated by the United States althori-
ties, he would have no difficulty in procur-
ing q policy in a respectable casualty insur-
ance company. The action of Mr.. Greeley,
who went on to Richmond for the first time
since the summer of 1861, especially to Of
fer his services as bondsman, is character
istic of the man. During the rebellion Mr..
Greeley used his best efforts in foiling the
designs of Davis and his followers, but now
that the war is over, he has no malice
against the South Or against the leader OF
the rebellion. Strange, indeed, is til e
change when the President of the late
Southern Confederacy is indicted for trea-
son in the late Confederate capital, when
he is bailed by the editor of the Tribune,
and when he is likely to be tried for his
life by q jury with a sprinkling Of freed
men
Flo the New York Herald, May II.
Nor is the temporary enlargement of JEFF.
Davis on bail tritiing matter, looking to 8
healthy reconstruction of Southern public
opinion. Two years ago, on the charge OF
being a conspirator with Wilkes Booth and
others in the assassination of President
Lincoln, reward of one hundred thousand
dollars was offered by President Johnson
| for the capture of Davis. That charge has
| long since fallen to the ground but from
the quibbling evasion of Chief Justice
| Chase, the accused is detained in prison
| two years awaiting ga speedy trial" as q
murderer, q traitor or rebel. The laws
delay, through the Chief Justice, is thus
becoming public scandal, when Davis is
brought up for trial and released on bail in
the very sum Zone hundred thousand dol
lars) paid for his capture. This is curl
Gus fact that first on the list of his bonds
men appears Horace Greeley CON to Rich
mond, y and second Augustus Schell Pre-
| sident OF the Democratic Manhattan Club,
| of which Thurlow Weed is likewise a
member. Here is a Northern rival fol
| political capital South, which may
| lead to still more remarkable man,
ifestations of brotherly love. 1t mat
tars little now whether Davis is tried next
| week, next month or next year-his trial
| will end in smoke. It is not unlikely that
| if left to the courts his case may be post
poned again and again, till finally dropped.
In the John Brown song it is said l.:
| eve will hang jeff Davis Oh sour apple tree as
we go marching on,
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