The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-10-10
Pc. Church Convention. {

, Cnurcl resumed ltS session lnls ulOTilHlg
The part of the church reserved for tn
public was crowded, mainly with wo
men. At the conclusion of the religion
services. the curtain was dropped in from
of the chancel to improve the acoustic
properties of the building. Presiden
Craik, of louisiana called the busines
meeting to order, and several re
ports were received, including one recon-
mending the division of the diocese o
New Jersey, but no definite action wa
taken. The discussion of the rule
to govern the Convention was then re
sumed. Rule l., with regard 10 the body
setting in secret session, while the nom
ination for Missionary Bishop was under
consideration, was first taken up apG
ELECTED warm and earnest discussion
in which most of the delegates took part
! President Craik left the chair and took
| part in the debate, urging that during the
transaction of this business, the session:
, should De held with closed doors. Other
members presented their views against
this measure in as strong terms, declaring
that nothing could happen with WHICH
| the public might not become acquainted
the public were interested in tho clec'
tion OF these bishops. The only men they
thought to be affected by this measure
were the timid men, and these had no
cause to be tmid. None of the candi.
dates should be afraid to have their
characters and fitness for office criticised
in the fair open light Of day.
Mr.. harrington, of y. j., declared that
at the Convention held ut Baltimore the
secret session had been of so unsatistnc-
tory character that he had resolved never
to give his sanction at least for that body
to go into secret session again. The
question was still under discussion when
the hour for taking recess had arrived.
AftcrrrcrsS, the guests from England and
Canada were ushrrrd ntothc chapel, and
took up position on the platform. They
were received by the delegates to the
Convention. who rose to their feet on
their entrance. They were introduced
separately by President Croiy, and each
delivered brief addresses.
The rst person to bc presented was
the ri. Rev. Bishop of Litch"ld: Eng
land, who read three addresses from
Arch -Dcacons of his Diocese.
The Most Reverend the Lord Bishop
Of Montreal, was next pre-
sentcd. He said that he admired
the American church for the great strides
it was making and its progressive move
ments. He remembered the time when
there was but one Epi'copate in the
diocese, and now they had increased more
than fifty fold. He invoked divine bless
ing on the Convention, and hoped that
the Lord would help the brethren in their
deliberations.
The Rt. Rev. Lord Bishop of King
ston. expressed his thanks to the mcm-
bers of the Convention for their invita-
tion to him.
The Lord Bi>hopof Quebec, the Mis-
sionary Bishop of Zanzibar, Deacon Full
Ter of Canada, Archdcacon BaIch and
others. were introduced and delivered
brief addresses.
4 communication was read from the
House of Bishops, stating that they had
received representatives from England
and Canada, and that they had appoint
ed committee, consisting of the Bishops
of Long Island, Ohio and western New
York, to consider plan for better
understanding between the Churches Of
England and Canada and of America.
Thi, BODY concurrcd in the action Of
the House of Bishops and a committee,
consisting of Rev. Drs. Meade, Nnton,
and Ruddcr, and Messrs Rugglcs and
Fish, were appointed to act in conjunc-
tion with the committee from the House
of Bishops.
The consideration of the house sitting
with closed doors was then taken
up. and IL substitute was
offered by Governor Stevenson
bv providing that when the confirmation
oi any Bishop, either diocesan or ms
,ionarv. WAS under consideration, the
house should sit with closed doors. This
was carried by vote of l@l to 30.
The remaining rules being only mat
ter Of form, were adopted without discus
sion.
The Chair then announced the COM
mittces on Constitution, Christian Edura-
tion. and on Memorials Of Deceased
Brothers.
Adjourned.