The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-10-26
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

REITGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.
Protestant Episcopal General Trtennial
Convention.
Tn the Episcopal Convention in session al
New York, the order of the day on Wednesday
was the election of Missionary Bishop fol
Oregon and Washington Territory. DIR. B. w
Morris, of Pennsylvania, was nominated BY
the House of Bishops, and, after silent
prayer, the Convention voted by ballot, unanl'
mously electing him. Reports from commit
tees on the ineficiency Of clerical support and
the provincial system were received.
There was distribution nong the delegates
of printed memorial from Prespylerian Hlln-
listers, demonstrating against the superior favor
shown to the Methodist brethren IN opening
the door to reunion with them and not to other
denominations. 'For that matter, indeed,
the memorial goes on to say, ironically, there
is on the part Of some Of your number much
greater inclination to accommodate tne Greek
and Roman churches than the several Drancnes
of the Reformed church with which we are
connected"
Rev. DR.. Haieht. from the Committee on Can
ons. reported IN favor of amending canon y,
section 8 so as to read, 'The presiding blsh-
op," instead Of ''The presiding bishop OF the
church
IT does not appear probable that any action
will be taken in reference to amending the can
ons bearing on the Tying case. The whole SUD-
iect has been tabled by q vote Of 81 to 80. Pos
sibIy, however, the matter may come up In
some new form before the convention adJourns:
Amessage was received from the House OF
Bishops non-concurring in the proposed alter
alton of canon nine, title one, extending the
period of probation Of clergymen seeking ad-
mission from other churches. A message was
also received announcing the passage OF reso-
lutions in favor Of the establishment OF hign
schools for the education OF the young OF the
church, of both sexes, at rates within the reach
Of all. The Bishops also announced that they
had concurred in the resolution adding another
cycle to the prayer BOOK.
MIR. J. johnson Barbour, of Virginia, from
the special committee of laymen, submitted
an elaborate report on the subject Of the in
suficiency Of clerical support, appended to
which were two resolutions, which were re-
committed. and the committee enlarged by the
addition OF two clergymen. Rev. DR.. Mahan, OF
MARYLAND. and Rev. NJ. Breck, OF Delaware.
ssI,r Barbour made the most eloquent speech.
vet delivered in this body, on the subject OF
dest;tntion in the South, and at it's conclusion
he was warmly applauded by all, and heartily
congratulated, and the delegation OF New Jer-
sey, through Rev. DR.. SSssubbs, publicly ex-
pressed 20 MIN tnelr tnanhS IOr LIS Hoo.o,
Christian and patriotic speech.
The Committee on Christian Ed 1catlon re,
ported that in the ten States of the South and
Southwest lately in rebellion, the church main
tains forty schools, with 1882 pupils, taught by
118 teachers. This is. considered TO be very
small proportion OF the populatlon[l,o ,uuu.
: The accounts OF destitutlon IN those STATES are
heartrendiug. The church maintains hve
classes of educational institutions in the coun-
try. The committee urge closer following oy
the church here OF the system OF educatlon
adopted in England. It expresses the great
need that prevails for cheap or free boarding
schools for relgiously inclined boys and glrls;
tt fayors distinction between grammar an
parochial schools--the former might be made
self-supporting. It also favors the establish.
ment of normal schools for teachers, and OF
homes for such when thsy become superannu-
ated. The church should make itself work.
ing, educating church.
OF this report, recommend the Adoption OF re-
solutions asking for the appointment OF q JOINT
COMMITTEES Of both Houses to raise funds for
the extension Of Christian education IN the
South and also for similar committee 10
consider the whole subject OF theoiogical
schools and theological study, to report to the
next General Convention; also recommending
establishment of Christian schools IN every
parish where it may be practicable, and gram
mar schools in every town and vlla%e IN
chap d school houses, to be used for education
al PURPOSES during the week, and tor Divine
worship on Sunday.
The House of Bishops concurred in the ac-
tion OF the deputies to hold the next Convcn-
tion at Baltimore, but dissented rom the
amendments proposed to article tE;ee OF the
constitution, and asked for committee OF con-
ference. Adjourned.
In the proceedings of the Convention on
Thursday, general desire was exhibited to
push business through with view of adjourn
ing sine die.
Areport favorable to the organization touch
ing the progress OF Professionalism IN Italy re-
ceiyed much attention, and elected resolu-
tion which was an expression OF gratitude Tor
the g1owing manifestation OF disposition II
the members OF the church in Italy to magnify
the authority Of the Word of God: The canon
bearing on the Tying case produced an interest
ing discussion, after which it vas indefinitely
postponed. This is regarded as defeat by
Ths Rev. DR.. Shelton called for the reading
of the triennial report Of the trustees OF the
General Theological Seminary. The report Was
read, ana it exhibits the total value Of real es:
fate held BIS the Seminary to be s253. 900, and
the personal estate $97, ,600-total assels, $751;
600 The liabilities amount to s9S, ,865. Sur
plus assets, $256, ,634. The total receipts to-
current expenses during the year amounted tc
1890, and the expenditures S15, loo, leaving
deficiency in receipts Of $4,000.
It is the opinion Of trustees that by leasing
portions Of their real estate for long term ol
years they will meet this or any other deficiency
that may occur.
A very unsatisfactory condition Of things
exists in the Seminary, in all its depart
ments.
a large number of resolutions and proposed
amendments to canons we're offered and refer
red to committees.
On Friday the Convention resolved to ad
journ sine die on Tuesday afternoon. RoT
VIM. Stevens Perry, of Connecticut, WAS up
pointed historiographer TO the Church in th'
place of Rev. DR.. Hawks, deceased. The or
der of the day in relation to the provincial sys
tenn was taken up an6 discussed until adjourn