Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-19

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was referred to committee.
The chairman OF the committee on the death
of Bishop Johns, Dr. Packard, made his
report The report spoke most tuuchngly
of The departed and recommended the estab
lishmcul Of chair at the Seminary IN his
nam,
Dr. Mnnigcrodc, in behalf OF the committee
on endowment of the Seminary, reported the
resolution to make the endowment OF hive
schoarships.of $1,000 each, for the benefit OF
INDECENT students, to be named Bishop johns
scholarships
Dr. Sprigg moved that the two reports be
rccommtted, which was adopted.
DR.. Norton offered resolution that rcgu-
lar annual contribution be made 10 each parish
for the support of benefciarics at the Semi
nary, since it has been impossible for the Edu-
cation Society of Virginia to effect this alone.
He wouli have this object effected as it was
once in Virginia. By the several parishes, but
without abolishing the Educational Society;
that new auxiliary societies be formed tor this
purpose, and that ladies should have the man
agemcnt of these societies.
Rev. VIM. Dame recommended as q substl-
tu.e that COLI c,ion be takcn once year tor
each of the following objects The endowment
iund, that for disabled clergy, that for widows
aud orphans, and for the Education Society,
and that an especial Sunday be devoted to
each purpose. But DR.. Norton thought that
the education fluid should get the precedence,
and did uot want any day fixed for other collec
tons, or any provision made than has already
been.
Mr.. Damess substitute being rejected the
resolution of Dr.. n rton to make collection
the second Sunday 10 June annually, or as soon
I.os l,t mo- aIn
Mr.. johnson Barbour reported as Chairman
Of the committee on the memorial to Bishop
Johns and offered the resolution that the par
ishes be- instructed to raise sum OF $1,000 to
raise monument to him. The resolution was
ado,trd on the promise that it be agreeable to
the family.
The Joint colnuii tee on endowment and me-
mortal recommended that the Council connect
the memorial OF the Bishop with the Seminary
aud that five scholarships Of $4,000 each be es-
| tablishcd as before moved, aud that this money
be raised by the several parishes.
DR.. Dame, of Dluville, offered resolution
that the Council meet at six o'cuck ard elect
an Assistant Bishop. The trainers Of the reso-
Iutions feared 40 injury OF the Present Bishop $
health, arising from his extended ana laborous
duties.
But Mr.. Hylard, of West Virginia, thought
that such acriou should not be taken without
consulting Bishop White with reference to
his ability to fulfil hi duties. Unless the ex-
tent of territory or the health of the bishop re-
qurrc 1t, az assistant canuot be elected.
R'v Mr.. Page deemed action on West Vlr-
giula necessary to be taken first; and Dr. Nor,
rison agreed with Mr. HyIaUd 10 not seeing
the requirements of such an election fulfilled,
either from extcnt Of diocese or other reasons.
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this subject would not he carried out. Besides,
this 81 ction would postpone, Indefinitely, The
division Of the diocese. An assistant would
not perform the Episcopal office as we'll as one
With full pow:r. He objected to assistant
bishops, as liable to caus Conflicts and too
much power is put 10 the bishops hands
to appoint his SUCCESSOR Necessity alone can
Justify the election Of assistant bishops, rs they
are the exception, not the rule. This action
pavcs the way to sutragan bishops, form OF
government opposed 10 Our constitution. Sui
| fragans 10 turn, give rise to arch bishops aud
open door to papacy He would not have the
clergy bent by any great temptation, as ambl
ton, which assistant bishops give rise to. The
division Of til" diocese is the only remedy.
Mr. Da>hi,l thought that such action Was
not dscourteous, and that Dr.. Morrison's fears
were useless.
1t was the opioioo Of Mr.. Page, Of Hanover,
thar Mr.. Danes resolution to elect an assist
AIT was most exp dent and uec s,ary one.
He appealed to The last success and harmony
of the diocese und assistant bishops. lie
thought il Impossible or the bishop TO per
form his duties. The question of an assistant
is not new one, but has been discussed ever
since Bishnn johns death. He wanted the
diocese of Virginia to remain as it has bee u
Tor the last fifty years.
Council then adj >urnel ill o'clock this
afternoon.