The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-09-14
Chicago Episcopal 'Rumpns'- amman
Visitation of bishop WhSsehonse 10
Mr. Chcnay's Church, dc.


CHICAGO, Sept. 10.-The announcement,
which has been previously we'll advertised
throughout the country, that Bishop White
house would make his annual Episcopal
visitation to the recusant Christ Church
this morning. drew together an immense
audience, which filled every seat and every
inch of standino-room in that large edifice.
The hour for the commencement Of the
service is 1880. At 10 o'clock the Bishop,
in company with one Of his sons, in his
carriage. reached the church. He soon
presented himself at the door of the vestry-
room. where he was met by Mr. Cheney
and tho war6ens of the church. Exactly
what occurred at this meeting kas not been
made public. Kumor says that Mr.. Che
ncy cordially extended his hand. with
words of welcome to the Bishop, who de-
clncd to take the hand or respond to the
greeting. The interview lasted but q few
minutes, when the Bishop retired. 1t is
understood that the candidates tor confirm
alton have unanimously declined 10 be pre-
scntcd TO the Bishop hy any other person
than Mr.. Cheney, their rector.
At the hour for opening tho services
George W. Thompson, Esq, n wcll-known
LAWYER of this city, 4 member of MIR. Che
ncy's Church and his firm friend, came into
the chanccl. The former gentleman read
the morning service, except sNch parts as
are required to be read by Il priest, anu Bar.
Cheney preached an earnest and eloquent
sermon from the text taken from the ninth
chapter of st. John, fourth verse :" must
work the work of Him that sent me, while
it is yet day the night cometh i'll which no
man can work" In his sermon lie made no
reference whatever TO the difficulties be-
tween himself eald his Bishop.
Bishop Lee, Of Iowa, desires the DaVen-
port Gazette to state that Some articles i'll
the Chicago papers have given IN erronc-
Gus impreSSion-o of his views and opinions
| in regard to the Cheney case. The Bishop
| knew Mr. Cheney when boy; and when
he became aware Of his impending trou-
blcs in regard to the baptiSmal service he
did all he could TO persuade Nr. Cheney to
use the service rs appointed, aad since his
trials and sentences he has been OF the
opinion that Mr.. Cheney should have SUP
mttcu, however unjust he might have
deemed them to be, and not set up his ill-
| dividual Judgment against that OF the con-
stituted authorities.
| At the special request Of Bishop Whip
| pie, Bishop Lee accompanied him to Chi
cago before the sentence OF deposition was
pr onounccd, for the purpose Of cndeavor-
| Ing to effect some settlement of the matter
without resort to the extreme penalty,
or ut least to procure Il delay of sentence
until after the approaching General Con-
vcntion. when the Church ut large would
have an opportunity TO give lis views upon
the subject. The two bishops failed to see
| Bishop Whitchouse, who wills absent; but
! they had an interview with Dir. Cheney,
| who they found fixed in his determination,
| though exceedingly anxious to retain bis
connection with the Church and It's miuis-
try. They still, however, were convinced OF
! the great importance OF delay OF the
final sentence, believing tAat IFS inilictjon
under existing circumstances would ferment
unpleasant excitement, and Increase the
danger Of a division and separation i'll the
! Church. They both addressed letters to
| Bishop WhiLchouse,' the chief object OF
which was TO suggest delay OF the sem
tcncc. They had no idea of unduly inter
fcring with the affairs of another mans dio-
ccSc, but was moved simply by IL desire to
act as peacemakcrs, and promote the gene
raj unity OF the Church.
; DEDICATION OF THE NEW INDEPENDENT
; CHURCH.
| The new Independent Emanuel Church,
! Just completed ut the corner Of Centre and
! Dayton streets, was dedicated to-day. Rcr.
! ID. Cooper, formerly Of this diocese, is the
rector. Rev. Dr.. Reid, editor of The Mett-
0aist Northwestern Christian Adr0cdtc, Rev.
! DIR. Goodwin, of the First Congregational
| Church, and Rev. Mr.. ThCall, Of Emanuel
! Church, New York, took part III the cXer-
| cises. The revised liturgy of the Episcopal
| Church was used i'll the service.