New-York tribune., 1874-10-16
THE PROCEEDINGS.

sona, erplanations One was the Hon. s. b. Rugges OF
this CITY, who had been charged with revealing the
secrets OF the private session Stammerng ana nesi-
tating in his haste to set himself right ne said
"I denounce the whole statement as ut
terlv false in every particular / never
uttered a edtnousandth part OF 1t.
I denounce 1t most unqualifedly made no communi-
oation IN anv person whatever" This statement ap-
neared from the action Of the members who had lis
tened very attenvey to afford them great pleasure
for they settled back in their seats with rustng sound
like Sigh of relief. But another member had per-
sonal grievance Prominent as one OF the chief oppo
neuts in the Convention, of Prof seymours confrma-
on his connection with the subject has been varousy
discussed and he wanted the misrepresentation set
arigbt The Rev. Edward Sullivan. d. d.. is man OF
fine presence tall, welmarked features, black whis-
kers Of the English cut and thick, dark hair lie Is
probably about IS years age. OF Irish parenage. In
speaking he is slow and deliberate, calm and distinct IN
his utterance and often rising to animation. For six
years he has been the rector OF Trinity Church. chi
cago Certain statements had been made in the morn
ing papers he said which calculated to prejudice
him in the House. but he would only mention The fact
and explain further In q published card ihere no
dropped the matter for the time
Dr. Sullivan afterward embodied his explanations In
the form OF letter THE TRIBUNE, in which he used
this language:
am compelled in simple sefdefense to take pubic,
notice of certain statements made in sundy papers OF
this city which, IL left uncontradcted must necessarily
create strong prejudice against me III connection Win
recent events the Diocese OF Illinois. now being de.
baed in General Convention. 1t has been stated that
was when the nomination was first made warmly IN
favor OF DR.. Seymour. but after his arrival In New
York" my sentiments changed. until" "became the
btterest opponent Of the consecraton OF the DlsnOp
elect" To this statement beg to give the most em,
phatc contradiction 1t is total mo- oi
that the attached to the petition ntrusted to me
e Sar9 on 9 Of that the
Indifferent about the election, but put their names
the paper echsnicalyD u4i' stateaen' fasa
The names attached those OF well known churchnen.
members OF the Convention OF the Diocese OF Illinois,
paper to which they are appended s the honest
expression the doubts and fears they entertain on the
other statement was that the majority of those who
opposed him (Dr. SEYMOUR refused to append tnelr
time the paper was presented to comparatively small
number, and Of these only one declined to sign ~ ms
much-takedOf paper was prepared In chicago ana not
in New.YOrk and have not refused the Committee the
privilege Of seeing it. Individual cergymen ana iay
that could only make it public when laid before
House. The other assertions contained In the paper
to in detail. Suffice 1t to say that know the source
from which they have emanated and should they Dc
repeated 1 will hold the authors responsible
Before the last intruder was turned out Mr. Welsh, Of
Pennsylvania submitted list Of Deaconesses and Sis
terhoods in this city and Its vicinity which may be OF
interest to Churchmen.
Deonesse of the Diocese Of Long Island and erl
q; S5as. Aa@ si,. Of St. p.,.,s.,
Nos 3O6 Mulbe and also the Temporary Home and Day
The sshood efst Luke. Ho,pt. and SD s. JSso Land
Clever Sister; Of ST. yOn9 % % 1e 7AO" zo e0e
seiood s q s Communism charge Of the Shepherd Pod
for Fendess Girls and the Day Sa'T at Twenieth and
Of St. MARY charge Of S. Mars Boarding and & p.y
School No. s Il 'ss HSs o.ps 81 s sy G ld .sd
the TrsH1g SGao for % :. No. sG Tss and
Several messages were sent in from the House of
Bishops during the day. and from these the Injunction
Ohio Virginia, and Central NeI-YOrk as members OF
the Joint Committee on the Prayer BOOK Two made
Cured with the House of Deputies upon canon In
relation to primary conventions ior the organization OF
new dOceses, and the last allowed the Committees on
Canons OF the two houses to sit together when they
chose.
When the last was read the last reporter left
the church. but still not too late to know that some
delegate was the floor suggesting TO the House that
mistake had been made IN excluding the missionary
delegates. After that the doors sealed. All but
one were locked and this was guarded by three men.
converted upon the subject gathered together in groups
about the unchroom aud IN the yard but the reporters
appeared be well known and little could be gathered
to make a connected story.
has been confirmed Bishop Of Wisconsin. The mem.
bers will say nothing but 1t is understood that the
intimation to that effect. DR.. Wells Will be the city
Oct 49, and II he has been confirmed his conservation
will take place very The Rev. +. X. Wells, ID. D..
of age and graduate Of Hobart College, Geneva He
studied theology under the direct supervision OF the
Rev DR.. Wilson. now connected with Cornell Unyer-
sy After holding the position OF tutor In De veaux
Mimi, where be founded Christ Church Parish.
wooden church erected at once and served until
SsoCoO This is one Of the finest church edifces
in Minnesota, and stands certificate OF the faithful
been Tor several years Secretary Of the Diocesan Coun.
Gil OF Minnesota He has also held the position of Dean
active member OF the Missionary Committee Of the
diocese to which he belonged His family consists OF
Ss :aS %esas s S
the illness OF his wife. Dr. Wells received his degree
years ago. and last year received another degree from
Racine College Wis He is regarded by his COLLEAGUES
been considered quiet and earnest parish priest
THE BISHOP ELECT OF ILLINOIS.
In regard to the Rev. G. E. Seymour, D. d., It Is only
certain his election formed the subject Of discussion
throughout the session. What the nature OF the
discussion during the morning could not be asceraned
but it understood that during the afternoon Prof.
seymour's conduct at the Theological Seminary had
been under consideration II s probable that any aues
tons relative his moral fitness have touched
upon and W mot MOS, oi hs 80 iar have been
appearing TO think 1t just as well 10 let them
upon the Held i6emseves One delegate SAID thnS hRpsSe Se
the opposition talked the better IL would be for
against him could easily aud positively reuted II
was intimated that when the vote was taken there
part OF Prof Seymours friends could easily win q vic
tory for him. This borne out by the apparent gen
raj drift OF the conversation Dr. sullivan OF Chicago
who has the petition against Prof Seymour's cOnfrma.
t0n, has not yet, it is understood, presented IL
TO the House, or even made any energetic
address against the confirmation, but will do 40
to-day. He still resolutey refuses to make 1t public
His position In this regard Is naturally q delicate one
in view OF the statements that have been circulated
about his own aspirations to the bish0prc The proba-
bIlity Of conclusion being reached to-day very
strong There appeared TO be general feeling that AS
great had vie express upon the subject
session could easily be prolonged several days in the
absence OF any rule OF order 10 stop the debate re-
gard TO the speechmakers OF the house. the following
ANONYMOUS letter received yesterday by the Rev Ur