The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-10-28
The Episcopal Convention.

Hm' WeIbu, y Lay uelegate, Of RhllR-
delphia, stated that be had in his possess
sion papers relative TO the Seymour case,
which he would hand over 10 the Secro-
tary II the latter would furnish him copies
OF the other charges relating to the same
subject which. were in his possession.
A discussion cusued, many delegates
from Illinois claiming that these papers
should be the property OF the House, and
that they should not be made the subject
OF barter between the delegates from
Philadelphia and the House. They were
OF the opinion that Bishop Seymour ought
at least 10 have copies Of the charges
brought against him.
The whole matter was laid on the table,
after which Mr.. Welsh handed in his doc.
uments, with the remark that II did not
matter to him, but he thought he would
offer little opposition.
The Committee on Che State of tho
Church submitted an extended report on
the condition Of the Church at the pres.
ent time. Gratifying accounts from all
parts OF the country in regard 10 her vel
iare are received, but 1t was q matter Of
regret that the number OF candidates for
the Holy Order had decreased since 1871.
The committee recommended the crea.
ton OF building fund, and commended
the condition Of the Church in the South
10 her more fortunate sister churches In
the North.
The Committee on Csnous reported
having had under consideration message
81 OF the House Of Bishops, containing
the amended canon on the subject Of di-
vOrce, and recommended the adoption Of
the following resolution:
Res0!red, That the House of Deputies
concur with the House of Bishops on the
proposed canon on the subject OF divorce,
with the followine e'amendments: First,
strike out section /; second, strike out
sections 8, 4 and 5; third, strike out sec
tion 2, 60 that the canon may read
in the following manner: "Oi marriage
and divorce, no minister Of this Church
shall solemnizs matrimoDy In any case
when there is divorced vile or husband
ot either party still living, and when a di.
voTce was obtained for some cause arising
out OF the marriage; but this canon shall
not be held 10 apply 10 an innocent party
in a divorce for cause OF adultery or 10
parties once divorced seeking 10 be united
again. Placed on the calendar.
The committee also reported on sub.
ject relating 10 postures TO bs used
at communion service. That as II
would involve some changes in the
rubric it was inexpedient, and asked 10 be
discharged from further consideration.
The subject agreed to by the Committee
on New Diocese on the division OF the
diocese Of Wisconsin, reported a resolu-
tion 10 the effect that, the House of
Bishops concuring, they consented and
ratified the division OF the diocese.
Adopted.
The hour having arrived for the election
OF Vice President. Lewis B. Otis, Illinois;
Rev. Drf Bea!dsley, Como .icu;; Judge
Shelley, Virgisnis; Gee. T. Cornstock,
Central New York; Rev. DR.. Van Deusen,
Central New York; Gov. Baldwin, Michi.
gan, and Gov Stevenson, Kentucky, were
nominated, and the matter was laid on
the table Tor future action.
The subject of the canon on ritual
was taken up by DR.. Shattock, Msss9-
chusetts and John Andrews, Ohio,
Mr.. Andrews declared himself strongly
in favor OF the amendment reported BY
the Committee on Canons.
Rev, John Bolton, Of Pennsylvania, Of
tered q substitute for the report OF the
committee. Laid on the table.
A vote was then taken on the report of
the Committee on CaHous, and it was
adopted.
Mr.. Bolton spoke at some length in ia.
vor Of the adoption Of his substitute.
A message was received from the House
ot Bishops asserting TO the setting of q
portion Of the territory Of California as
missionary jurisdiction.
Another message was received with re-
gard TO giving notice 10 the Bishop Of
Canada in the event OF a deposition of
clergymen. The Bishops amended the
word deposition" for Suspension"
The House OF Deputies: :concurred in
both m massages.
Rev. DR.. Beers, OF Albany, thought it
was better TO have no legislation on the
subject, but, concerning the report, he
thought 1t did not give the anti. RituR!ists
more than they required. He said that
Professor Tyndsll had, with verbal felic-
ity that tlnkled in the ears like music, led
many Christians 10 doubt whether the
human race was on oyster.bed or
monkey show, and we answer the argu-
ment by wrapgling over q little matter
like a ceremonial.
Alter further discussion it was resolved
TO limit the time Of succeeding speakers
on the subject 10 fifteen minutes, and to
close the discussion at o'clock, the con.
Guiding address 10 be allowed the Com
miLtee on Canons.
A recess was then taken.
Alter recess the discussion on Ritual
was opened by Rev. DR.. Jacob L. Clark,
OF Connecticut, favoring the amendment
offered by tho delegate from Wisconsin,
Rev. John A. Harrison, Of Tennessee,
said that the feeling OF the Church was
against allowing any EXTREMIST opinions
In Its doctrines. He thought the feeling
oi the Church was also against permitting
any rituslislic doctrines 10 creep into it.
This Church, it seemed 10 him, should
take some measures TO arraign minister
who practiced riIualistic ceremonies. As
an amendment TO the proposed Canon, he
offered resolution for the appointment OF
a committee Of three Clerical and three
Lay Deputies to act with three members
OF the House Of BIshopsin the selection ol
a commission OF learned men, which shall
sit from time 10 time 10 consider the
whole question OF the ritual, and report to
the next General Convention what legis-
lstion, If any, msy be necessary on The
subject.
Mr.. Hazelhurst, lay delegate from
Pennsylvauis, after saying that the sir
was lull Of ritusIism, asserted that all the
law necessary on the subject was already
laid down in the Prayer Book and Con.
stitution. II the clergy did not enforce
the law, the laitY would take It's execution
into their own hands, and preserve the