The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-16
THE ErIsCOPAL CONVENTION.
THIRD DAYS PROCEEDINGS.

Convention met pursuant to adj urnment at
half past nine A. n. yesterday. Morning prayer
was read by the Right Rev. Bishop of the diocese
assisted by Rev. Mr. Dove, OF Alexandria after
which the bishop called the convention 70 order.
Roll called, and eleven clergymen and nine lay
delegates were found 10 be present.
The minutes Of the first and second day were
read and adopted
VIII canon OF the church in Louisiana, TO The ef-
feet that either the bishops annual address or
sermon, shall form portion 0f the opening ser
vices Of the convention. The amendment was re-
ferIed 10 the committee on clnons, who snbse-
uuently reported fayOrably to IL. The commit
lees report was adopted by the convention.
Rev. Hr. Clute, of COviDgton, offered resolu-
ton indorsing the Chldren's Home, Of this city,
pledging 10 IL the support Of the members OF the
convention, requesting the rectors OF the several
parishes 90 lake up annual collection for its
benefit, and providing that its consututi9nbe pub
lished in the journal Of the convention. Carried.
81. Paul's Church in this city was then fixed
upon as the place, and the second Thursday OF
February, 1863, as the time Tor the assembling OF
Tie next annual convention.
The secretary then resd the report OF the COM
mittee on assessments. The report advised the
remission of all dues from parishes unrepresented
in the convention, and from such others as are
unable TO pay and stated probable ability 70
make the bishops stipend amount to at leas'
81 90.
On motion OF Rev Mr.. Adams it was resolved
wsys and means to raise funds for the support OF
| diocesan missions; said committee TO be CON
| tnued after the adjournment VI the convention.
Tie president appointed of the clergy, Rev. Drs.
! BeckWith and Lewis and Rev. Mr.. Adams; OF the
laity, Hessrs. Mott, Lloyd and Mcconnell.
The committee on the education OF the col0red
| Eeople through their chairman, Rev. Mr.. Lawson,
| made most interesting report, which was ac-
| copied by the convention, and the committee con-
| tiuued for another year.
Mr., Bacon, chairman, read the report of the
| committee on church common schools, in which
| were thrown out some very valuable suggestions.
| The report was accepted and adopted and the
J committee, with one exception, continued. The
( exception was Rev. DR.. Beckwith, who, on &C.
| count Of his contemplated departure from the
! diocese rendered his resignation. The president
| appointed Rev. DR.. DRlzeli TO fill his place.
| The committee on the state Of the church then
| reported. There have been no new parishes or
gained since their last annual report, but no.
unhsi andit this, in the Judgment OF the commit
tee the Church has made considerable progress,
when it is taken into account how much she hiss
| been hampered by the great pecunlary distress
| prevalent amongst all classes.
| On motion, IL was resolved that 30 copies oil
the journal Of the convention be printed.
on motion, the secretary was authorized tc
| publish such portions of the proceedings OF the
| convention. as he, with the advice Of the bishop
| tlan deem most interesting.
| The committee on corporations and the specia
committee appointed 10 procure sn act OF moor
ooratiop of the bishoO and the convention eact
reported progress, and were each continued tO
he coming year.
| On motion II Mr. Mcconnell. that portion o
| canon which requires that each parish shall pa
: lis assessment for the convention fund before !
shall receive its portion Of the journals, WAS sus
! pended for the year past.
IL was moved by Mr.. Bacon that the word conn
ell be substituted for the word convention, where
ever il occurs n the constitution and canOns-
carried /; and referred to the convention OF mex
year for final action.
On motion Of Rev Mr.. Clute. the thanks OF tn
convention we're rendered 10 the citizens Of Ne'
Orleans, sfor the hospitality displayed by them I
the clergy and delegates from the country.
Rev Mr.. Adams offered a series of resolution
providing for the appointment Of COMMITTEES o
church music. and the organization OF Diocese
Church Music Society. Adopted. The presdeI
sppointed as the committee Rev. Mr. Adams, Re'
Mr.. Percival, Messrs. Mcconnell, FOutaine an
Mott, with Instructions to report to the next al
/ nual convention.
The clergy and delegates then joined in sngin
ahymn: prayer by the bishop and the Episcop
r | be6eSiction followed, when the convention a.
! | iomped, to meet, as before stated, 10 st. Paul
| church in this city, on the second Thursday
| February, 1863.
, | The closing services OF the convention will
: | held this evening al O'Clock in Trinity Church
We were sorry to notice the pancity of the
I | tendance of members OF the church other than q
\ | delegates. Matters were discussed which are
! | the greatest interest TO all chUrchmen, and
0 | sides a larger attendance Of spectators won
have the effect OF inspiriting the members by T
e mindirg them that the whole State IS Interested
/ their legislation Let us hope it will be otherwi
q next year.