National Republican., 1874-05-29
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M;: Carts. h.i 20 fsueh intention, ~. wa.
aSt soaHnias II Hssii 70 i this p ps1tSaisr M church
He wtshed % know II this was the first time that
any church had been refused leave TO organise,
twenty years. and this was the first time an
objection had been made 70 church organise
Mr.. Cartsr did not consider that he had the
right 70 object 10 hts brother to organize church.
" they DID not conform TO the cauons OF the
Church there were laws to govern the case; II
minutes walk Or ST. Johns. He would IKE TO
s0y 0Gr people ts' iSsss
the rich Of the city. As TO the principles Of the
rector Of the new church, he knew nothing shout
gregstion, on It's application, has prayer to Or
ganise in st. Johns parish; but 1t cannot, under
the canons, be done without the consent Of the
controversy. He maintaiiied that ali the discus
sion amounted to nothing, for the proper place
was when they applied Tor admission into the
Rev DR.. Lewis. rector Of st. Johns, did not in
tend, while speaking, 70 be drawn into the; posi-
tion OF an advocate Of the Church Of the Holy
Communion He had kept quiet, and had been
abused with criticism on account Of his silence,
but thought this the proper place to say all he
wished. He had been IN the parish nine years.
II they could see his congregation on sunday
they would see the necessity for church sittings.
1t is true that his parish is considered rich, and
n.
hsd never had assistance except what be could
arrange ior. There are people enough gathered
in from the mission field TO fll church twice the
them. They are actually shut out from the means
Of grace. Yet gentlemen come In and say he does
not need help. he was not grateful for the ad-
vice. The gentlem that had charge Of the new
church came to the speaker last fall, aud desired
to Go missionary work. He then told him 1t was
bishop as presbyter. He went with q letter
from the rector giving permission to work in tho
parish, and returned with the proper certificate.
rector) had been held responsible for everything
the man had dono or was reported TO have done.
These reports were not only the subject Of cofre-
spoucence between brother rectors, but were sent
TO the bishop OF the diocese, and asking that an
Investigation be hold.
to. He came to the city to hold q convocation.
that the oratory Of the blessed sacrement, with
He cut the notice out and transmitted 1t to the
bishop, and asked II this form Of worship was
likely to be for the benefit and promotion Of the
Church.
DR.. Lewis desired to know II the communica-
tion being signed by the president of the standing
committee did not give it additional weight with
ment st FIRST. but rs soon as 1t came to him he
went to Mr.. Hob6ie and told him that he must go
to the bishop and make an explanatian. He did
so, and promised to discontinue tho high and low
mass, which he did. The next trouble arose from
newspaper reports, which caused another inves-
tigatlon, and which he found baseless. It was i'm
possible for him to be there in person, but every
thing he heard that was wrong was promptly in
yestigated: II any one would bring the evidence
that Mr.: Hobbie was doing sometning for which
he could be brought to trial, or which was in
violation Of the oanous, he would attend to It,
Then again, another member of the standing
Snd sad Ws he
vices were not in keeping with the form and
ussges Of the Church, still they were earnest and
in tho chapel tRst would offend charchmen in the
Diocese OF Maryland, but he must say that there
was nothing there now that he knew Of offensive
TIE chapel has bosn in operation six mouths.
During that time It's ohertory has been s722,
which showed work had been done there. As for
one to assist in taking care OF the people that
come to his churcn. He would not stop the form
of worship at the chapel and before God he chal-
leugei the convention to take It of his hands II
Dr. Hutton thought that the remarks Of DR..
Lewis were sufficient for him and tho convention
to hesitate before granting permission for this
Hon. Montgomery Blair said that the Rev. DR..
Hutton had taken his speech. He had never seen
q case IN court where judgment was more openly
confessed than In the statement OF tho rector Of
st. John's as to the impropristies at the chapel.
Tho Episcopal Church was openly aroused on this
subject and would cnrry the matter to the gene.
raj convention. The observing OF high and low
mass were steps toward Romanism that could not
be sanctioned. The service had not been stopped
Mr. Hobbie had published letter Of Mr.. Wat.
kins on this subject and did not deny its contents
the letter, and stated that he would answer those
who had the right to propound such questions.
Dr. Watkins, (nlr. Blair yielding the foor,l
briefly explained his position In she case, and l3
observed at Father Hobbies church. He affirmed
that 1t was no invasion OF DR.. Lewis parish to
form Of worship in Bis church, with no thought
that the letter would be published, and main
tained that he had the right to do so. He ther
read the correspondence that took place between
himself and Mr. Hobblo, which some time since
was published in The REPUBLICAN.
Dr. Levin desired to make correction In regart
| to previous statement. The advertisement h'
| read did not say high and low mass, but higl
| and loY copmunion.
ME- HlsiI EM sSSut to resume speaking, bu
| gave way Tor . recess G:sttti d CLOCK,
EVENING SESSION.
The convention resssembled at 9 p. m, and tn
following committees were announced:
On Religious rnstruction-Revs. Mr.. Johnston
Geo. G. Nokes, DR.. Grammar, Mr.. Atkins, w. g
Harrison, Chas H. Wyatt, VIM. Woodward, Jos
Packard, jr.
On Missions-Drs. Leeds, Southgste, LewiI
Lsakin, Henry ", Barb, Il watt Blanchard
DIR. Leeds declined the appointment on tn
ground chat his duties were so great that he woul
not be able to attend to the work Of that commit
| Rev. DR.. Grammar was nominated in Dr. Leeds
stead, which was the cause OF general discussion
| and DR.. Grammar also declined.
The presiding ofhcer called tho attention OF th
convention to tho fsct that the discussion was ou
| Of order, and that the regular order of bushes
should be proceeded with.
part Of Mr. carter O BsitImors Consented II to u
| main on the committee.
RITuALIsM AGAIN.
The regular order of business was resumed
and the consideration of the report of the com
| mittee, which was adverse to the granting Of tn
application OF the church OF the Holy Com
munion to organize congregation, was di!
cussed.
the ststIstics Of the church It has been thirtytw
Yeats since an occasion similar to the present ha
occurred. He believed It would be more tina
thirty.two years before the occasion would occu
again.
| It is o great responsibility on those who o,
| pose the establishment of this congregation.
waters and see the persecutions in England, tn
defiance of the bishops, It will be seen that ther
| is 9 cunning and deadly enemy. He felt kindl
tSwsrds all organizations emo that call thspsslys
| fold and oppose good motive, 1t alarmed hin
The blood Of mon has flowed on the question
| whether man or God is the redeemer.
The question Of PrOtestantism and CatholicIsr
| Is tho cause Of fthis struggle. Talk about chure
that has this poison In heart having any respons
Ssty and people viii isTsn 4 this body
1
Is adverse to the cardinal idea Of the Episcopa
Church. then, by their admission, there would b
| great responsibility. II, on the other hand, the
all that is required then their admission woul
| be In accordance with Christian love.
He then proceeded to say something In refe
! Johns church, IN q sermon delivered by him, ou
| the presiding ot1cer called the speaker TO orde
| and oblectsd TO any personalities. DR.. Lewis T,
spsy sTsss sha saa x RalI p M Ba
referring to the statements -
| My, Blair continued his remarks. When th
rector ot ST. Johns announces that he Is respons
BILE for the action OF the Church OF the Holy Com
munieD II Is broad assertion. He has bee
\ beaten In EVERY conSontjon that the speaker ha
attended, but yet he is persevering. Laughter.
Blr. Blair closed by advocating In strong languag
the adoption Of the report.
DIR. Reyburn said st. Johns church is made
Quste for the wants Of those around It; and In re
| gard to the Chapel of the Holy Communion, If tn
sponsibie therefor. He did not believe that h
was infallible, but had sympathy for all. By TIL
sdmisslGp q thy c0ngTsgation no harm can &C &C
and II there Is not law enough make more. Il
regard to the report OF the committee, he though
It was made morally, but not legally. It wa
presented without the least proof, and for tina
reason he believed the minority report should b
and he pleaded that no prescription bo indulgeC
in. Give them trial, and If they do wrong In
liet severe punishment on them.
Mr.. Randolph Barton, Of Memorial church, Bal
timore, said objections had been made, on thi
ground that the evidence submitted was purel!
this church, but thought rumor should not be 70
cognized, and give to this church name to which
Il has no clam. He asked Dr. Lewis some hour
before II the services In this church were such a