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Hyland, and :Mr. Page in opposition. Dr.
Morrison said that DR.. Dame had ssid he
was In favor of division OF the diocese,
and was surprised at his resolution, because
| II an assistant bishop, is elected division
win be impossible. He thought that the
Council, by adopting this resolution, was IN
the way Of elecsing sufragan bishop, ora
bishop and an archbishop.
Rev. MFR. DashieH and Msior Page Of
Hassoyer spoke in favor Of the resolution.
Pending further consideration OF the
subject the Council took recess until 5
O'Clock p. NJ.
DIOCESAN aIss1oSs.
At fte afternoon session Of the Council
the spegfal order-viz., considerations OF. the
subject OF diocesan nRsssions-was taken
up; and REV. F.. M. Baker, OF Richmond,
secretary OF the Diocesan Missionary So
ciety, regtthe annual repEt Of the conanit-
tee. fj-7t alE ~ ts Z,
The OLD Executive ComrEIttee OF the So
eiety were hen reelected, vafh the addition
OF Rev. Mr. Wedden.
EXPLANATION OF BISHOP wHrTTLE.e
DIR. Danes resolution was then taken up,
during the consideration Of which Bishop
Whittle said he did not thirk it would be
indicate in him to make statement. He
then read the canon on The subject of as
sistant bishop. which provides that there
shall be an assistant bishop Only when. old
age or i'll healshHncapacitat thsBishop from
fully dischargng his duties. Healso read the
canon in regard to his duties, which pro-
vides that the Bishop shall visis the parishes
at least once mevery three yeaus. He there
fore concluded with great respect for his
clerical brethren, that the cry that the do
cese was suffering for episcoInil yisitations
was not we'll raised. AS to hisSviews and
wishes on the subject, he had none. Some,
however, seemad to regard hhm as a mere
confirming machine; but he Was satisfied to
leave the whole matter with tie Council.
He then vacated the chair, and It was occu-
pied by DR.. Peerkin.
Afr. Blackboard thought the matter had
been disposed OF when the subject OF a di-
vision of the diocese was referred to select
committee TO report at the next Council.
Mr.. Dashiell favored an assistant bishop,
and asked Mr.. Barbour to read two letters
one from DR.. Hunter Mcclure, and the
other from DR.. o. Fairfax-both stating
that Bishop Whittle was unable physically
to discharge the arduous duties OF his office.
TESTIMONY AGAINST TIE BISHOP.
Mr.. Blackford desired to know whether
the testimony was intended to impeach the
Bishop, who had said that he was able to
discharge his duties,
Mr.. Barbour said that The opinion OF the
patient was different from those Of his ply
sicians; that was all. ,
DR.. Minnigerode said that he thought, in
fairness to the Bishop, he ought to be per-
nlitted to show what he can do, ~. =,
Mr. Dashiell presented a substitute de.
claring that the Council is ready to elect m
assistant bishop when Bishop Whittle wishes
, one-at a special session OF the Council In
September or October, II necessary.
REFERRED TO 4 COMMITTEE.
Mr.. Harman moved to lay the whole sub
iect OH the table. @
DR.. Woodbridge moved to lay on the
table; and the question being taken by
, ayes and noes, was defeated by a close vote.
A motion to adjourn was put and lost,
amid much excitement.
Mr.. Kinloch moved to refer the resolu,
tons to a select committee to confer with
the Bishop, and report in the morning.
DIS. Gibson, Nelson, and Dame, and Judge
Shelley and Mr.. Criell, were appointed.
The Council then adjourned.
TIE WEST VIRGINIA NATTER SETTLED.
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 il
the morning. 1t provides for 4 conference
OF the clergy and laity Of West Virginia tc
be held in that State at such time as thu
Bishop may elect, and after their wishes art
made known to submit the same TO 4 called
8 meeting OF the Council. 1t is stated upon
good authority that the report will BIZ
agreed to.
THE QUESTION OF ASSISTANT BISHOP.
, The conference committee appointed tc
ascertain the wishes OF Bishop Whittle in
! regard to the appointment Of IN assistant
will also report tomorrow. They had I
: long and satisfactory interview with the
Bishop this evening, and have agreed to re.
commend to the Council the postponemcnt
OF any action until the matter OF the Bishops
inability by reason Of impaired health to
;, discharge his duties is more fully developed
, II it shall appear hereafter that lie is inca,
! pacitated he will call special session of the
: Council to elect an assistant. The recon-
mendation OF the COMMITTEE will, it is said,
be acceptable to both parties in the Council.
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