New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
THE PROCEEDINGS.


G. A. Easton Of California, the Rev. Dr. Van Deuser OF
NewYok and the Rev. Dr. Paret OF Pennsylvania took
part Bishop Green of Mississippi pronounced the ben
edicton The attendance Of spectators was not very
large owing, probably, to the dsagreeabe weather In
the morning. The business in the House OF Deputies
began with the presentation Of q report by the
Committee on the Conservation of New Bishops.
This was prefaced by an inquiry as to whether
the rule OF secret sessions applied to the pre-
senatiOn Of such reports 1t was decided that
the rule could only be applied The report then
read by the Rev. Mr. Cooke and states, in reference to
the Rev. E. r. Wells. Bishop elect Of the Diocese Of Wis
consin and OF the Rev. George f. Seymour Bishop elect
OF the Diocese of Illinois, that the had been
Piled with In both and that the Committee there
fore submitted the customary resolutions, that the House
approve OF the testimonials give their consent to their
conservation and sign the proper certificates to be pre-
sented to the House Of Bishops. This was placed ac-
cordng to rule upon the calendar. and will probably
come for consideration to-day. T. c. Montgomery Of
Western NewYok, however, gave notice that he should
then to have 1t made the order OF the day for TO-
morrow morning at early hour, as to avoid the
necessity Of excluding all but deputies by admitting
none others until the discussion over.
THE OPPOSITION TO PROF. SEYMOUR.
1t may be stated that the reports Of movement in
Chicago opposition to the confirmation OF Prof sey-
Bishop OF Illinois do not appear to have much
effect upon the members OF the Convention. 1t was
stated authority Of The Chicago Tribune that
ttons against such confirmation being circulated
and rapidly signed. 1t stated Saturday on the
authority Of Of the members OF the Illinois delega
on that the delegation in this city from Illinois has
| knowledge information OF any such movement and
co not believe that originated with any Of the men,
bers in the Diocesan Convention that elected him. III
there such has been In circles outside
and lie entitled to little consideration in the Con-
ventOn The Convention upon authenticated papers
and testimonials which sent to IL by the Diocesan
The delegation
and expectation OF his confirmation by both Houses OF
the Convention and have sufficient Information to JUS
ty them that conviction. The Diocesan Convention
examined every objection which could be brought
against him, and found all to be groundess. He
cused OF being member OF the secret COnfraternty
of the Blessed Sacrament and Of trying to impar his
Rituasic views to the students in the General Theo
logical Seminary He has been preacher and teacher
in the Seminary, in which every diocese represented
by trustees teaching there for ten years under the
direction OF the Church. The power OF removal
could have been exercised at any time If he
had been thought unfit for the place. Beyond
all this, Committee OF Bishops was appointed at the
last General Convention, which met at Baltimore In
1871 visit the General Seminary and report upon its
management and the soundness Of its teachings. This
Committee composed Of the Bishops OF North Carroll
ma, Illinois Easton Hampshire the Assistant Bishop
Of Maryland and the Bishops OF Vermont and Oregon
They spent week the Seminary In ia nuary 1872,
and their report made to the House OF Bishops In
/. Dr. Seymour vindcated and the soundness OF his
theological views and teachings and the wisdom OF the
general established. This Committee
has of the whole Church In conclusion,
1t said that the delegation from Illinois Knew OF
nothing that DR.. Seymour has written puoilshed or
taught which trenches upon the borders OF false doc
trincs or extreme views.
REPORTS AND MEMORIALS.
The Rev. Dr. Locke of Illinois submitted report
showing that the amount Of contributions for the
relief of the churches Chicago which suffered by the
ssa dali bufe
held for the benefit Church Of the ASCENSION mad
been expended. The presentation OF menorais was
next order. Among them were several III ~ To ~
Appeals; TO an amendment 70 the Cohs uo .i s,.imS
power TO diocese TO establish 0y s o" nd ao, 80 th
missionary Jurisdictions within s Dorders anu ~ & tne
which refers 10 the differences between mn
fer The ana I ommee
received from the House OF Bishops inIon1 e Md
been appointed upon the joint Committee 70 Wat Sa
m the Lord Bishop m se 0d division Of the
of wJersey. The project OF another diocesan
was brought up in memorial ro a sns rerSed 70 be
Committee on New Dioceses. Cpon the motion OF |
George McWhorter 9 Cenf me o sS with COM
mee OF the House OF Bishops IN t9e @ "
m Some amendments 10 the canons In relation TO in-
listers officiating foreign language anu the ADMISSION
with this Church were referred to the Committee on
Canons. Upon all these matters the standinS 9I
tees will make reports from me 10 r bS so t ,bav a
discussion upon such questions or others ol "cu tuey
have charge deferred until the reception Oh tue re-
ports. ,...,, ,,,,, ,ha crook |
in m hss " %ere resonaons Of regard and recogn
tion OF courteous actions to the Pariarchs OF Consta
Of Athens. answers have heen received by the Com
mtee OF the same complimentary cnaIacei, ~iou Tno
will be n report OF the Committee Ihey
will also a We Instances the pleasant relations between
the American and Eastern churcaes, ana IL, Eua
Church with the Eastern Church. quoting rom REPORT
on that subject made to the tD%e eve" r are v desUned
entirely to encourage pleasant relationship and to pro-
mote understanding OF each others position, witn
view TO possible attempt to reconcile their dnerences
in the future the report ,,oi Of the u Committee
SeveW S1 Reg9Ss IL SSs rder M IN ali parts
Latin Church. not only IN Italy, but IN sWzerIauu
M1eO Msny TSe SSe does
attempt to make prOselytes Dut uoes ahe sd nesatae
Of the work and doctrines the Church. clergyman
IS KEEP: in Italy to give such % as ] nsr
tions theory before those who are turning tnet
eyes from the Latin Church. which are best answered
by showing how church work is dohe eise"ncrc'
RITUALIsM.
That tho o,os,iop o Rtualsn which has attracted
much attention IN this Church for some years past
would come before the Convention In some form was
certain and this heralded In the rumored opposition to
Prof Seymour. was first formally brought up ppy the
Introduction OF the following proposed canon' by the
Wir's; IN. General Coay.toa 1917 declined to grant
ctve uniformity but 10 lieu Of A' pAssa hs 0"
R Bishops sSsurSg th. h. consenio1 sI
doctrine foreign 10 b SET oh 10 Tue aa
horEed statement OF the Church
fathers the bishops o the Church.
deemed at the supprsshon OF all aibn
sul.r And an.e promote Uniformity conducting
public wohp Church aud IN the administration Of the uoy
WLa, Opr rsb hers the bishops Of the Church did
draw up and cause published pastoral letter to The members Of
AT divine service daly celebrated
the Houses Of the General Convention
the eh reverend bishop presiding the house Of Bhopsi
In letter rgh reverend fathers
paerra eouuse Eise
uor we bear n mind that wbie TIE