The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-05-23

DR.. Dane, of Danvi.le, moved that the
! council meet 1T 6 o'clock 10 elect an asss
tant bishop, and the subject was discusse-
length, and before deciding the qued
ton the council adjourned until o'clock
this afternoon.
At the afternoon session Of the council,
the special order-viz: consideration of
the subject of diocesan missions-was
taken up, and Rev F. NJ. Baker, OF
Richmond, Secretary OF the Diocesan
Missionary Society, read the annual re-
port of the committee.
The old Executive Committee of the
Society were then reelected, with the ad-
dition of Rev. Mr.. Weddell.
DR.. Danes resolution was then taken
up, during the consideration of which
Bishop Wkittle said he did not think il
would be indicate to him 10 make
statement. He then read the cannon on
the subject of assistant bishop, which
provides that there shall be an assistant
bishop only when old age or iii health
incapscitates the bishop from fully dis
charging his duties. He also read the
canon in regard to his duties, which pro-
vides that the Bishop shall visit the par
ishes at least once in every three y ears.
He therefore concluded, with great re-
spect for his clerical brethren, that the
cry that the diocese was suffering for
episcopal vsitations was not we'll raised.
As to his views and wishes an the subject,
he had none. Some, however, seemed 10
regard him as mere confirming ma
chine; but he was satisfied to leave the
whole matter with the council. He then
vacated the chair, and it was occupied by
DR.. Peterkin.
Mr. Blackford thought the matter had
been disposed of when-the subject of
division of the diocese was referred TO
select committee to report at the next
Council.
Mr.. Dashiell favored an assistant
bishop, aid asked Mr.. Barbour to read
two letters lone from DR.. Hunter
Mcclure, and the other from DR.. o. Fair
fax-both stating that Bishop Whittle
was unable physically to discharge the
arduous duties of his office.
Mr.. Blackford.desired To know whether
the testimony was intended to lmpeach
the Bishop, who had said that he was
was able to discharge his duties
Mr.. Barbour said that the opinion OF
the patient was different from those of
his physician; that was all.
Dr. Minnigerode said that he thought,
in fairness to the Bishop, he ought to be
permitted 10 show what he can do.
Mr.. Dashiell presented substitute de-
claring that the Council is ready to elect
an assistant bishop when Bishop Whittle
wishes one-at special session OF the
Council in September or October.
Mr.. Raymond moved to lay the whole
subject on the table.
DR.. Woodbridge moved to lay on the
table; and the question being taken by
ayes and noes, was defeated by close
vote.
A motion to adjourn was put and lost,
amid much excitement.
Mr.. Kinloch moved to refer the reso-
lutions TO a select committee to confer
with the Bishop, and report in the morn
ing.
Drs. Gibson, Nelson, and Dame, and
Judge Shelley and Mr.. Criell, were ap-
pointed.
The Council then adjourned.
The West Virginia committee to whom
was referred the proposition of division
OF the diocese have agreed upon report,
which will be presented to the council in
the morning. 1t provides for a confer
ence of the clergy and lsity of West
Virginia to be held in that State at such
time as the Bishop may elect, and after
their wishes are made known to submit
the same at called meeting 81 the
council. 1t is stated upon good authori-
ty that the report will be agreed to.
The conference committee appointed
to ascertain the wishes OF Bishop Whit.
tie in regard to the appointment OF an
assistant, will also report tomorrow.
They had long and satisfactory inter.
view with the Bishop this evening, and
have agreed TO recommend to the coun-
ell the postponement Of any action until
the mater of the Bishops inability by
rpsson OF impaired health to discharge
MS duties, is more fully developed. If
it shall appear hereafter that he is inca
pacitated he will call a special session Of
the council to elect an assistant. The
OF the committee will,
i, is said, be acceptable to both parties IN
the council.