Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-06-03

The Episcopal Convention OF Maryland
Election of Assistant Bishop.
The Convention met in Emanuel Church
Baltimore city, on the 25th ult., and after
wards adjourned to Grace Church, where it
sessions were held. The Right Rev. Bishop
Nottingham, although he oficiated at tn
opening religious services, on account Of tn
weakness of his voice was not able to presid
over the Convention, and the Rev. DR.. Nelson
was elected President. Mr.. P. NJ. Snowdel
was reelected Secretary. After very bar
monious session Of three days, the Convention
adjourned sine die on Friday evening.
Among the more important proceedings o
the Convention was the election of al
Assistant Bishop of Maryland, which tool
place on Thursday night of the second day o
the session. For some time the question o
electing an Assistant Bishop has been urgee
upon the attention of Episcopalians of Mary
land by the increasing infrmities and ill.
health Of Bishop Nottingham, which have
rendered it necessary for him at times to cal
in the aid of Bishops Of other States to assist
him in the performances Of bis episcopal du.
ties.
In the election the Rev. Julius E. Gram.
When the clergy first balloted, 80 ballots
49, n. Nro D:-1
ed 60, DR.. Geo. Leeds 16, DR.. Milo Mahan 9,
and scattering.
DR.. Mahan's name was then withdrawn.
On the second ballot 80 votes were cast, OF
which Dr.. Pinkney received u votes, DR..
Leeds 10 votes, DR.. Mahan votes, scatter
ing 8.
DR.. Pinkney, having received the requisite
two-thirds, it was so declared.
Mr.. Woodward and Mr.. Stewart, the tell
ers appointed to count the vote of the laity,
reported that II votes had been cast, of which
Rev. VIM. Pinkney, D. D., had received "a
Rev. Geo. Leeds, D. D., 6, and Rev. A. P.
Stryker l.
The President declared DR.. Pinkney elect
ed. The Convention sang Gloria in Excelsis
Upon motion, the President appointed a
committee to wait upon Bishop Whiting
ham-consisting of Rev. DR.. Sheppard, Rev.
DR.. Dalrymple, Rev. Mr.. Stryker, R. M.
Proud, A. B. Davis and H. Colburn-and in
form him Of the action of the Convention.
He also appoi1ted Rev. DR.. Levin, Rev.
DR.. Thomas and w. w. Corcoran commit
tee to wait upon. DR.. Pinkney and inform him
officially of his election.
Rev. DR.. Lewis, from the committee ap-
pointed to wait upon the Rev. DR.. Pinkney
and notify him of his election to the office of
Assistant Bishop, reported that they had dis
charged their duty, and they expected shortly
to have the pleasure of introducing him to the
Convention.
The Bishop elect then appeared in the Con-
vention, in company with the committee ap-
pointed to wait upon him. DR.. Leeds, on
behalf Of the copmittee, said that it gave
them great pleasure to present to the Conven-
ton the Assistant Bishop elect. 1t was not
necessary for him to say that the newly elect
ed Bishop was i1eSsaW respect worthy to as
s oc q q da %iIeS Sc a. been Called saisss
the confidence, esteem and affection of the
Convention. They had all united heartily in
the choice, and they recognized the band OF
the Great Head of the Church in the harmo-
ny tina. characterized their deliberations.
Rev. DR.. Nelson, President of the Conven-
ton, said that it was not necessary to add one
word to what had been said of the entire fit-
ness of DR.. Pinkney for the position to which
be had been elected. They had only to as
sure him that he had their hands, their hearts
and minds, all with him in the discharge Of
bis duties.
DR.. Pinkney, the Bishop elect, said be was
overwhelmed by this unexpected and unmer-
tied token of love, and he was profoundly
grateful in consideration of the fact that he
had been selected to fill the important office
from among so many possessed of experience,
wisdom, zeal and energy. In his efforts to
assist their eminent and distinguished Bishop
he would have to draw largely upon their for
bearance and sympathy. Words, DR.. Pink
ney said, could not express the feelings Of his
heart at the time deeds must test the appre-
citation of the trust conferred. He had been
called from field perfectly satisfactory to
him and he looked to his people with conf
dence for the warmest sympathy and support.
He sincerely trusted that God would guide
and direct the issue. If the Church confirm
ed the action of the Convention, he would in
secret confer with his own heart as to the
faithful discharge of his duties.
Upon the Assistant Bishop elect conclud-
ing his remarks, The Convention united in
prayer,
Rev. Mr.. Hoff moved, and it was adopted,
that the addresses of the Assistant Bishop,
the Chairman OF the Committee and the Pre-
sident Of the Convention be requested of them
and placed upon the journal.
Rev. DR.. Sheppard, from the committee to
wait upon Bishop Nottingham and inform
him of the election of the Assistant Bishop,
submitted report, which was ordered to be
printed in the Journal. The committee report
'that in the discharge of their duty they wait
ed upon the Bishop Immediately after the adj
journment Of che Convention on Thursday
night. When Informed of the result of the
election, and especially of the harmony which
attended it, he thanked God, with visible e.
motion, and prayed that His blessing might
attend it. He stated that he had purposely
abstained from expressing any preference, for
be desired that the person elected should be
the choice of the Convention that no one
would be personally more agreeable and &C
ceptable to himself in all social and ecclesias-
teal relations. He would like to say more,
but bis voice would not permit it"
A certificate of the election of DR.. Pinkney
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