Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-21

CHARLOTIES WILLIE, MAY Lese pishe
there was a very large audience present at
Christ Church, where devine services were
held, Rev. R. H. Mason, of Bath county, Vlr-
GINA, officiating at the desk, and Rev. DR.. 4.
G. Murdaugh. of Fredericksburg, preaching q
discourse which was listened to with marked
attention and deep interest.
This morning at the prayer meeting there
was a largely increased attendance of deVout
worshipers, Rev. DR.. Pcterkin, of Richmond,
and Rev. DR.. Grammer, of Baltimore, praying
and exhortipg. The singing was spirited and
melodious.
The Council re. assembied at nine o'clock,
and after the usual religious exercises the re-
ports of the Bishop and Assistant Bishop were
read. Both exhibit gratifying testimony OF
| the success of the church, and mention with
gratitude the large increase of commandments,
and the valuable labors of the clergy during
the past year.
Bishop Johns alludcs to the ritualistlc ten
denotes Of some of the clergy, to which he gives
no couutcnance. Himself and a large portion
| of the members of the Church in Virginia are
conservative, and wish no harsh measures to
be taken.
The Bishop thinks that for the sake OF har-
mony and Cancellation it would be we'll to yield
| to the desire of those who wish a revision OF
and change in the Prayer Book, so lar as nom
essentials are concerned, but he is decidedly
opposed to any radical changes.
1t is expected that when the election OF dele
gates to the General Convention takes place
| the subject of the revision of the Prayer Book
will come up aud a lively debate ensue. Out
of doors it is already a subject Of discussion
but 10 a milder manner, as there is evidently a
strong wish to avoid any clashiug or luharmo-
NOUS debate 10 the body of the Council. 1t Is
said that the clergy are more largely in favor
of the revision of the Prayer Book than the
layitv, and that Gen. Jackson, of Parkersburg,
will speak against a revision, while Col. John
NJ. Patteu, of Walkers Church, in Albemarle
county, will speak in favor Of it.
Rev. Mr.. Lataiue, of Wheeling, reached
here yesterday.
All of the churches in the town and at the
University will have their pulpits filled on
Sunday by ministers 10 attendance upon the
Council.
Rev. MIR. Franklin, who is ~ritualist, will
preach on the baptism OF the Holy Ghost 10
the Church of the Disciples, aud it Is the de-
| sire of the congregation that he shall express
his own views, doctrines aud sentiments as full
" as he would do in his own pulpit. The Dis
| ciples or Campbelites are a branch OF the
Baptists.
At II o'clock Rev. Dr.. G. W. Andrews, of
| Shepherdstown, preached upon the different
interpretations put upon the Bible. He is de-
| cidedly low church, aud one Of the ablest min
listers 10 the State.
After the sermon and the close of religious
services, the Convention was again called to
order, when several resolutions were Introduced
and referred-oue by DR.. Peterkin to strike
from the Prayer Book the Interpolation 10 the
Office for the ordination of priests, and to re-
store it as it was originally.
The Doctor gave an account Of the accident
al way the Interpolation got into the Prayer
Book.
DR.. Wall seconded the resolution, and no
one opposed it.
The Council then adjourned to 4 o'clock.