National Republican., 1874-05-30

Rev. DR.. Hutton moved to lay the report on the
table.
the adoption of this motion would have on the
MI E. Y. blanchard made point of order, thai
the adverse report did not contain any suggestions
to the convention, and In the action by the cen
yention on the minority repert the question was
The Chair decided that the point was we'll taken,
but the majority report must be disposed of.
A vote by orders was demanded and taken,
ssrsy ths 81 8oss s. on %
part Of the aity there were 81 votes cast-ayes o.
noes II. Total voteIayes l2o, noes 52
| session Of the convention, and the Church Of the
Holy Communion was refused permission to or
Rev. Ethan Allan, historian Of the diocese, was
authorized to obtain all the boundaries Of the
eral parishes Of the diocese and compile them for
Rev. Or. Thrall offered o resolution that the
deputies to the next general convention be re-
quested to presenttO that body the following me-
mortal:
To the General Convsntfon Of The ProfestGnt
Episcopal Church: The clergy and lsity OF the
| diocese Of Maryland, in convention assembled,
respectfully petition your body to take such meas
\ ures as in your wisdom may seem proper toward
version Of the creed, commonly called the
Nicene,) as conformsble as may be to the original
| text.
memorial on the table; which was agreed to.
Ayes, 90; noes not counted.
DR.. Hutton, from the committee on new parishes
and congregations, reported on the petition Of
THE HOLY CROSS CHURCH,
OF this city for admission into the union, recon-
mending that the application be granted.
Rev. DR.. Steele objected to the admission Of
of this proposed new church had attended and
participated in the services at the Chapel of the
Holy Communion, which the convention had con-
Mr.. Bernard Garter wished to know how the
gentlemen could know anything about the service
Of this church. as they had no ediflce or place Of
| too much.
Or. Lewis said that the rector Of st. Johns had
to ss the tSs H0I
| entitled to representation in the convention to
speak for himself, and if present hoped he would
for I the organization q this and they
any sction Of the convention. It might be kept
church was to be located. II In 81. JQhp's parish
he had ~ objection, but 4 in ST. Andrews. his
RsssssaRs Rss sas,ss fs ssssi ssis''n. to permitting
H9l. MI. Davis thought that this case was so
similar, almost the twfn-sister Of the lineage Of
could not refrain from objecting to the granting
Rev. Mr.. Levi. stated tba. the lot selected on
feet within the line Of St. Andrews parish, which
was not known at the time the size was picked
out. 80.
Rev. Mr.. Harris said that he gave his consent
for the church to be erected on this Site provided
there was no further encroachments on his parish.
gs1Ssd bE he Sns Mnns sstts I al
further dispute on tbs subject.
Hon. Montgomery Blair opposed the admission
feeling against these gentlemen, but only those
that should actuate the true Christian in respect
to the case. They should give the stamp Of dis
haf oha fnl IN
every Churchman. It was true that he was not
responsible for this action and the sermons
preached and would not be, for they are notorious
Dr.. Lewis called the speaker to order. He did
not know what clergyman was referred to, but he
did not think his reference to clergymen respect
The Chair sustained the point as well taken.
Mr. Blair, resuming, maintained that they were
the jury OF the vicinage, and were not compelled
to place witness under oath, but hear his state
ment and act on such means OF knowledge as
there wers eIspT MsrS IN sn1
It was their duty q. correct them. nthe commit
tee did not furnish the evidence in this case, 1t
wished TO 60 it blind he could not help 1t, but de-
clined to follow them.
Rev. DR.. Grammar believed in allowing the
church TO enter tho union. He supposed there was
law enough to govern, and ifthey did not conform
to It, then IL would be learned from the proper
authority He believed in the fullest liberty, and
was opposed to prejudice governing the legisla-
DR.. Phil Williams maintained that there was q
Of the Church Of the Holy Communion, as no proof
had been shown OF improprieties in the former
church. In addition to that the papers Of the
Holy Gross have been amended and are now prop
erly correct, consequently the committee could
make favorable report on the petition.
DIR. J. Vaughn Lewis rendered his resignation
as member Of missions the committee, which was
Dr.. r. Raburn argued tha. the question was
not
HIGH on Low CHURCH,
but one whether It should be admitted or not. He
thought IL dangerous precedent to establish and
hoped they would vote for the admission Of the
Rev. Dr.. Hutton, thought much had been
sa!a that had nothing 70 do with the point
Church, and gave tsl regulations prescribed in
the organizations Of new conSysgattons and par
ishes, He sid that had the Committee recqri-
GsPs o. aH m aoSa
SsFs; isd sSiS5 iii IJSaSs sSieiISsi Il dfssfiyy
IN yGSn sS9.S & 5s q hs +.
fhs vote was then taken and the Church Of the
Holy Communion admitted into the union.
s.y sP
be continnsd until the next meeting Of the do
Hon: Mr.. Davis called up The case of the
Church Of the Messiah, Of Baltimore, which the
standing committee Issompsnasd be admitted
Resolued, That the vestry Of Christ church,
Baltimore, be, and they are hereby, authorized
tS the oRures Of Ss
the came time TO appoint or elect lay delegate
or delegates equal to the number Of ministers or
Pending the consideration Of the subject, re-
cess was taken until $50 o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The convention reassembled at $50 o'clock. and
the secretary announced the following committee
tn M ara GanRral Tha0loOical
Seminary: Mr.. Charles II. Wyatt and Rev. Drs.
Nelson an Stanley.
returning thanks to the rector and yestry Of st.
Johns church and the clergy and laity Of tho
District Of Coumba also that the sessions Of the
next convention be held In Grace church, Balti-
more. Adopted.
Mr. Johnston offered resolution to the effect
salaries % s be SOntinusd Laid on % The taSi sr''A
for the National Theological Seminary nomi-
Thrsll, Of Maryland, in the place of Mr. Harrison,
mItted report, giving an account Of mission
work in the diocese which he represented as being
In satisfactory condition. He referred to ST.
Mary's church, in the District Of Columbia, and
said It was prosperous, but was, owing to the
! small dimensions Of the church structure, very
much oyererowded, and 1t stands in great need Of
He submitted resolution recommending that
q, 500 be appropriated for diocesan mission work
| and pastoral aid, to be distributed among the
churches according to their assessments for con-
vention expenses.
Dr. Lewis Of St Johns church. OF W ashington,
opposed the resolution, and said he would not pay
one cent toward the work unless economically COM
pelled 10 90 do. He asked that the minority In
| the convention be let alone in this assessment
matter. -
Mr. E Wyatt Blanchard, B. Carter, DR.. Thrarl
and DR., Levin discussed the resolhtion, after
which II was adopted. A -
Messrs. W. W. Corcoran and Lswrencs Thorn p
son were elected trustees Of the Episcopal fund.
After devotional exercises the convention I'D
journed sfne die.
TIE DEATH OF Mr.. cUTHBERT.
At meeting Of the junior class Of the law de-
psrtment. Columbian University, held yesterday
evening, the following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted:
Providence we are called upon TO mourn the loss
Of our beloved friend and classmate, Mr. J. Il.