The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-05-25

reported, IAN increase Of 217 ;;bils according
to the Bishops reports, an increase d
$40; in communicants an increase o.
$40; in. marriages of Ia decrease ,ot
"a in funerals an increase Of l34 = in
Sunday schools a decrease of 8; npSun,
day school teachers an increase 10s in
Sunday school scholars an. increase of750
The contributions of the present year ex-
hibit an increase Of 81, ,14s.46. Many pa
rishes have not been heard from. -
sAL1RY OF THE EcLERGY.z
The resolutions presented by the Lay
Committee on Salaries came up for the
consideration of the Council. The first,
ordering the publication Of list of delin-
quent parishes, was adopted mem. CON. The
second, prohibiting lay delegates from
parishes which have not reported from
voting in Council, excited some debate.
The adoption of the resolution was urged
by Mr.. N. II. 7Massie, Tazewell Taylor, and
D. Lee Powell, and opposed by Rev. DR..
Andrews, Colonel Withere, and Judge
Shefey. 1870 aglE =
Mr.. Blaekford moved, as substitute,
that the names Of parishes not reporting be
published in the Journal, holding that the
failure to report would be presumptiye evil
dence of the fact that the salary of the
rector has not been paid. 80
AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION.
Mr.. N. H.. Massie called up motionpre
yiously made to amend the constitution, by
fixing the time for the annual session of the
Council on the last Wednesday in May, in
stead of on the third Wednesday,. zg.
The amendment was adopted. s@,
Mr.. Massie then called up an amendment
to the constitution, proposed at the last an
nual session, in reference to, the mode Of
casting the lay, vote in the election on Of !, q
Bishop.
Rev. Mr.. Hyland opposed the amend
ment. He thought that the clergy should
have the preponderating voice in hechoice
of o Bishop, as they are brought into more
intimate connection with him, and he is es-
pecially their ruler and oyerseer. Further,
he was opposed to this perpetual changing
of the constitutions OF, Church OF State.
Mr.. d. Lee Powell cordially concurred
in the views expressed by Mr.. Hyland-
let this whole proposition be thrown over
board. 80
Rev. DR.. Peterkin was instructed by his
yestry to oppose the amendment
DR.. Phillips was. under instructions to
vote for it, but he desired to express his
personal disapproyal of it. He was against
all constitutional changes, as he had never
known q constitution to be changed for the
better.
Mr.. Tazewell Taylor explained that here
tofore the laity had only veto power.
They had only to say 6 yes ''or no" to
the choice Of the clergy. It was now pro-
posed that both orders participate in the
nomination and election. The change would
be no more than justice tothe lay dele
gates. IL sza9st' ~ s,,ssassy - ssacsg;s.
/ Mr.. Cassius F. Lee moved, as o substitute
for the amendment, that both orders vote
by ballot, and that q majority of each order
be necessary to the choice Of q Bishop.
Bishop Johns stated his views in regard to
the subject. He felt the Importance Of Gus
tom and precedent. The custom proposed
| to be changed prevailed in every diocese of
the United States, and noserious complaint
had ever, before been made against it.
There should be hesitation, prayerful con-
sideration, before any change, is made. He
agreed with Mr.. Hyland as to the peculiar
and superior. interest of the clergy in the
choice of Bishop. He thought, too, that
the change would almost inevitably bring
the two orders into collision; and for these
reasons he felt it his duty to say to his
brethren that the amendments proposed did
not meet with his approval. - ~ ~
On motion of Mr.. Massie, the whole sub
ject was then indefinitely postponed by a
unanimous vote. -. ~
NEW PARISH. 80 ..g.-, +.
By recommendation of the Committee on
New Parishes, the parish of Point Pleasant
and White Post, having complied with the
requirements of the canon, was admitted.
AMENDMENTS TO THE cANoNs.
Mr.. Taylor, from the committee to whom
were referred the canon amendments pro-
posed, by Rev. Messrs. Dashiel and Page,
reported, recommending the adoption OF
the amendment to Canon 8, making three
instead of .fUe the minimum number Of yes-
trymen, and also to amend the same canon
by adding an article providing for the cleo
tion of standing committee consisting of
three clergymen and three laymen, whose
duty it shall be to take charge of abandoned
church property. st..t,-.s ,.,..,.,l ROO. ,...
Both amendments were adopted. s,
The Council then proceeded to choose the
next t.place of meeting: :Sazsss .es q ~.
Mr.. Tazewell Taylor offered the shospi-
tality of the citizens of Norfolk, although
he said that if it was thought best to 60 to
another part of the. State he would not be
persistent, .ss.gs. ,.,Ass.,ss 3i.. ser.
Rev Dr.. Pendleton urged the claims Of
Lexington. ss.5 ~ ..;;.1.ss .ss,
ERey.s Mr.. Maury nominated Fredericks-
burg. 2r sizsss .s1FSe..esz ssE
Rev. Mr., Hyland suggested Wheeling,
insisting that it was according to the routine
adopted, the regular place Of meeting s'
After spirited discussion, Fredericks-
burg was chosen. as the place Of meeting.
8 The Bishop then appointed stheacommit-
tee to take charge OF. abandoned church
property as follows; Rev.. Dr.. Norwood.
Rev, DR., .Minnigerode, Rev. DR.: Peterkin,
John o. Steger, John &, Bacon, and A. 7.
Stokes. ..s s 81 ,s : s-l..'sf.e
Leave Of absence was granted to j. G.
Holiday, II. .E.@G Baskeryill, Tazewell
Taylor, Judges Shefey, and I. Johnson Bar
bolE. sp 80 i aS8se Jszs,gS sssse EasT5a
On motion of Mr.. Tazeweil Taylor, the
thanks Of the Council were returned to the
citizens of Lynchburg for their unbounded
hospitality during the session. e. e
The Council then adjourned until satur-
day morning. At night, Rev. DIR. An
drews preached to 3 large congregation on
Is Justification by faith.n -s.9 PURNELL.
Reported for the baltimore Sun. n
The General Assembly OF the Pres
byterian Church Of the United
Statess ssFas.4 .4 & gs.stzlst. s.