The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-10-31
30 the message of the House of Bishops was

non-concurred In.
CEREMONIES, oBsERvANcEs AND PRACTICES.
Rev. DR.. Lyman, of California, then offered
the following, which was adopted almost
unanimously, and Immediately sent to the
House Of Bishops for Its action:
Resolued, (the House of Bishops concurring,) J
That this convention hereby express Its de-
cided condemnation Of all ceremonies, o6-
servances and practices which are fitted to eX-
press doctrine foreign to that set forth in the
authorized standards Of this church.
ReSolued, That In the Judgment Of this
House the paternal counsel and advice of our
right reverend fathers, the bishops Of the
church, is deemed sufficient at this time to
secure the suppression of all that lie irregular
and unseemly, and to promote greater uni
tormlty In conducting the public worship OF
the church and In the administration OF the
holy sacrament.
CLOSING CEREMONIES.
At $50 P. N. the bishops entered from the
robing room in the rear OF the chancel, attired
In their episcopal robes. The whole house
and the numerous spectators in the galleries
rose until the bishops had taken their posi-
tion.
The order of evening prayer was then read
by Rev. Mr.. Randolph, rector OF Emmanuel
Church, and Rev. DR.. Potter, secretary OF the
House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, and Rev.
sion was most solemn and impressive, the
whole vast assembly responding with the
utmost fervor and reverence.
The venerable presiding bishop, the Right
Rev. B. B. Smith, of Kentucky, then advanced
and read the pastoral letter. The pastoral
was very lengthy, occupying an hour In the
reading After words Of gody cheer and
the prosperity OF the church, 1t proceeded TO
allude to the ritual of the church, not con-
demning any ceremonial but that which typi.
fes doctrines not recognized by the church,
viz the bodily presence. Saint worship Is
also dscountenanced, and all that tends to
magnify the creature OF the expense of the
Creator, any obeisance to the Virgin Mary,
any prostration to mere elements, as all tend
ing to idolatry, also aurlcular confession. On
the other hand, any irreverence In the admin
istration or reception of the sacrament is
equally condemned, and the tendency to ir-
reverence of any sort during the worship of
God. The evil of intemperance is strongly
touched upon, and both pastors and people
are earnestly urged to discountenance 1t by
voice and act.
At 1l.45 P. NJ, Rev. DR.. Perry returned and
stated that the House of Bishops had no
further business to communicate to this
house.
The house then, at midnight, adjourned sine
die, alter singing the Gloria In Excelsis.
The press generally comments in approving
terms on the action and spirit of the conven-
ton. The Baltimore Gazette says:
The Triennial General Episcopal Convention,
which has been In session for three weeks,
closed last night after having fixed upon New
York as its next place of assemblage. The
body was undoubtedly one of the most distin-
guished which ever met in this country. Its
proceedings were characterized throughout
by ability as well as great conservatism, both
on the part of the clergy and laity. Indeed,
it was noticeable fact that the canon upon
ritual, which, if passed, might have led to
some disturbance, was defeated by the votes
OF the laity. The resolution passed yesterday
by the lower house, referring the whole mat
ter to the bishops, and acknowledging their
authority, was eminently proper, and, indeed,
all that could be desired.
The New York Herald remarks:
The Episcopal Convention at Baltimore has
finally decided to leave the whole subject of the
ritual canon just as they found it. The matter
was most thoroughly discussed and very
general interchanglng of views was taken.
Ali the members, it seems, condemned eX-
treme rtualism; but some of the proposed
notifications were obnoxious enough to defeat
the whole reform.
The Philadelphia North American says:
very critical position and many trying