The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-10-29

neglect to in matter of such vital interest To the
Church? He hoped the Convention would act like
set ofmen who would shrink from no duty but face
everything they are called to act upon.
The hour of one o'clock having arrived the Con-
vention took a re cess.
Afternoon Session.
On the reassembling of the Convention, the Rev.
Dr. Haight from the Committee on Canons reported
resolution that they have named the Rev DR.. Ben
Jamin j. Haight, ID. D., and Hon. Hamilton Fish,
members Of the committee, to certify the changes
MADE III the Canons during this session. and to report
the same with the proper arrangement thereof to the
secretary who is to print the same in the journal.
Missionary Organization.
Dr. Haight from the same committee, reported ac-
ton on the following, submitted by the committee:-
Resot0ed, That 1t be referred to the Committee on
Canons to inquire into the expedeney Of lshing
missionary Organizations under the charge of Mis-.
slonary Bishops within the limits of any organized
diocese or dioceses when request to that effect is
MADE by the ecclesiastical authority such diocese or
dioccses.
The committee recommended to postpone the
entire matter until the meeting Of the next General
Convention. Agreed to.
Ritunlism Again.
The subject of Ritualism was then resumed.
Rev. DR.. Goodwin, of Philadelphia, spoke or con-
versatons between Episcopal and Presbyterian Min
isters as to the introduction of and the like
and the Presbyterian said, that If they use them
nothing is said about it, for with the Presbyterans,
crosses and like symbols do not mean anything, but
with Episcopalians they do mean a good deal The
speaker thought the of them meant symbolizing
Rome, and he against it.
The Rev. DR.. Mahan of Maryland, thought the
proposition is whether the movement is only ripple
on the surface of pool tidal the world.
He thought it was the latter, q movement going on
everywhere, and OF this tidal wave rituasm is but
part. 1t arises in all Christian sections, and old
affairs are brought back again. There time
when the sound of an organ considered abomi-
nation in the church, but now it absolute me-
hand hut n
has been revived Even the Church of Rome was
doing everything to influence the hearts of men. The
services, in certain instances, is tolerated in
other languages than Latin. Reviyas are adopted.
Whatever is in any way useful it is now the policy Of
the Romish Church to adopt DR.. Mahan thought the
question whether Christian men should bubble
about tring insignificant matters and let the Church
Of God suffer. He then took up the fourth resolution
lie not in favor Of introducing these things but
merely referred to them. With regard to the lights
the altar is there any symbolism, anything to identity
them with the Church OF Rome? II there is anything
it is the double of the character Of the Savior
of the world Jesus Christ
LAt this point the speaker bowed deeply at the name
of Jesus Christ and said he would always bow to the
Throne in his hear He spoke about burning incense
and desired TO know how the of it could identify
the Protestant Episcopal Church with the Church of
Rome. 1t prevailed in e-Christian times in the
East it is even in the phophec church of the Apo
calypso. He contended that the Convention has
right to connect II with Rome, with which the Word
| of God does not connect it.
Rev. James Stuart Hunckell, OF South Carolina
said that this the first time that the Convention
| grappled with this momentous question. AS
dained to keep false doctrines Of the Church. he is
opposed to all these ldolatrous abomiuatons. The
speaker thought the course of the Church of Rome
| was the very masterpiece of Satan's ingenuity A
| tidal wave, perhaps, but it is onward
The Rev. DIR. Littleohn, of New York, said he WAS
willing that the vote on the indefinite posponement
be now taken, as he was satisfied it would be voted
down. Ho saw, from the nature of the debate that
has taken place, that the Convention is ready fully
meet the question OF Ritualism. He never heard u
debate kept more to the point, and offered the fol-
! lowing resolution, to be acted upon at the proper
| time -
to set forth for consideration and adoption by the
next general Convention, such additional rubrics in
| the Book of Common Prayer in their judgment
| may be deemed necessary.
ResOlred, That in the meanwhile in all matters
doubtful reference should be made to the Ordinary,
and charges should be made against the godly
councils of the Bishop.
Resolred That copies Of the majority and minority
! The motion to indefinitely postpone was lost
DR.. Litteiohn's resolutions offered as a sub
stitute to the amendment, which was the minority
| port
A vote by Doceases was then taken on substitute
offered by DR.. Van Dusen in the form of resolution
| as folows:-
ReSolUed, That the House of Clerical and Lay Depu-
ties consider the Liturgy, offices and articles Of the
Church sufficient eXpOnents of the essential doctrines
OF Holy Scripture and that the Canons of the Church
afford ample means OF correction for all who depart
| from her standards
| Resolved That the General Convention is not suit
able tribunal for the trial and Of and that the
Church is not responsible for the heresy Ofudivduals,
| whether they members Of this Church or not.
| The substitute OF DIR. Van Dusen was not agreed
| to, the vote being taken by dioceses.
| Rev. DR.. Watson, of North Carolina, offered
| another substitute to the whole subject He is not
himself interested in the matter. He ofciated in the
old-fsshoned way to old-fashioned congregation.
| Others are not SO situated, and they should have
| some liberty allowed, and he wished TO have a
change-the outer forms of service to be more deco
| ratve worship. The Church is not in position to
deny that liberty Either have absolute uniformity
we must declare that these things are not essential
and the Presbyleres be left at liberty in regard TO
them.
Rev. William c. Williams OF Georgia, said that no
minister is subject to control of the House by
luton. He is subject TO the Canons and the rubrlcs
and this matter should be put into the rubrics.
Mr. William Cornwall proposed to have the two re-
ports published in the journal, with recommended
tion to the ministry to take it as a warning.
A question Of order being raised, the Rev. Dr.
Pearce moved to lay the whole subject the table,
which created quite sensation, and on the vote being
taken large majority refused to table it,
The North Carolina substitute being read, it was
declared out of order.
The question then came mp the resolution offered
by the Rev. DR.. LttlejOhn.
Rev. Dr. Howe, OF Philadelphia said that if the
question comes up the passage of the minority re-
port, he will have something to say but he did not
feel like saying 1t now He desired the Convention
to understand that If the resolutions proposed by DIR,