Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-13

proving the resolutions and condemnlng the
Cupeper movement, and the assemblage dis
persed at 1890 o'clock.
The Episcopal Convention.
In the General Convention of the Protestant
Episcopal Convention, 10 session in New York,
Yesterday, Mr.. Wells offered Il communication
from the Missionary Bishop of Niobrara, Ger
tifying that from the missionary jurisdiction of
Niobrara, Rev. Samuel D. Haman had been
appointed clerical delegate, and Henry Wan
dixam. full blooded Dakota Indian, as lay
delegate to the Convention.
MIR. Stevenson, of Kentucky, said that it
was day to be remembered when red In
dian was introduced as Il delegate to the Con
venlion 1t was blessed thought that though
We had driven the Indians back and taken their
lands, the Protestant Episcopal Church was an
active agent in bringing them to Christ. The
speaker was Interrupted by applause, which
was promptly rebuked by the chairman Mr.
Stevenson contiuued-that il the delegates
knew with what JOY the Indians learned that
one of their number was sent as delegate TO
this Convention, the brethren would join with
him ln his prayers Of thanksgiving.
Hoo Samuel B. Ruggles, OF New York,
said it was to him a source oil JOY to be present
to welcome this Indian brother. The gross TO-
diguites offered by this nation to these In
dams had been subject OF repr0ach to them
throughout the entire world. He hoped the
time would come when they would wipe out
this stain and blot, and he thought they were
now taking the most effective method of accom-
plishing it.
The Indian deputy was then admitted to the
floor of the house, and said he never thought
he would be delegate to this body, but was
very thankful for the favor shown him. His
tribe was very poor, aud never thought they
would be lifted up and made members OF this
Church. Although weak, they felt lifted up,
and had strength Infused into them by their
recognition by this body. When he returned
to his friends he would tell them OF his recep-
ton and they would be very glad His tribe
had been involved 10 darkness, but thanks to
the Church, they now saw light.
message from the House of Bishops in
formed the House of Deputies that, the House
of Clerical and Lay Delegates coucurrog, they
had adopted resolutions cousenting TO and rat-
flying the formation OF a new diocese III OHIO.
Another message was read ratitylUg the torma-
ton of q new diocese in Michigan
A resolution was offered by Rev. MIR. Harris,
of Louisiana, asking that the Committee on
port as to whether auy canon prescribing what
Shall or shall not be done in ritual could DC en-
acted by this Convention without violation of
article eigh, Of the constitution. Referred to
the Committee on Canons,
A memorial was presented from Massachu-
sets requesting the Convention to make some
alteration 10 the rubic for the baptism of in
fants, which was referred to the Committee on
Cauons
The following gentlemeo were elected as a
Board of Missions: Rev. Dr. Alexander Bur
CESS, Massachusetts,; Geo. G. McWhortcr,
Central New York; Rev John Scarborough,
PENNSYLVANIA VIM. Cromwall. Kentucky; Rev.
DR.. Lock, Illinois, and William Welsh Penn
sylvania.
Rev. Dr. Schenck offered a resolution ex-
pressing the cordial appreciation Of this body
at the invitation Of the English Congress to
be present at the second session at Lambeth,
and that it be accepted.
After long debate, 10 which the spirit OF
the English towards the American Church was
severely criticised, Rev Bvnjania Rogers, Of
Texas, offered the following as i substitute for
the whole matter:
Resolved, That all exchanges Of friendly
greeting, and all evidences of communion of
spirit in bonds of peace between the Church OF
England and Church of America are especially
welcome to this body.
Resolved, That the foregoing resolution be
communicated to the House of Bishops.
The substitute was carried-lOS yeas to &c
pays. The amended resolution was then car
ried, after which the Convention adjourned.
An Episcopal CHARACTERIZATION Society has
been organized, with Bishop Huntington, Of
Central New York, presiding The object of
the new society is to raise aud support Board
of Clergy free from parochial engagements and
devoted to missionary work, both 10 waste
places aud upon invitation Of rcctors IN organ
lied parishes