Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-05-27

tor, has a way of silently and unosten-
tatiously doing good, that Is worthy OF
commentator. When at the Hospital
the other day at mail time, we noticed
bundles Of reading matter that had just
arrived, and upon inquiry, were inform
cd that Hon. ii. q. Davis sent daily,
large bundles of papers for the benefit
of the patients. A pote from him was
shown us, stating that he had just paid
the subscription on several papers for
years to come, for the use of the Hospl-
tal.-Htsion Democrat.
James II. Grove, Esq, of Jefferson
county, West Virginia, delivered an in
teresting temperance address at lem
perance Hall in this place, on Tuesday
night last. The address is spoken of in
the highest terms by those who heard
it, as Astounding in startling facts and
forcible arguments. Mr.. G. is a very
impressive speaker, and the theme on
which he spoke, seemed to add TO Inc
beauty and vigor Of his style. Although
the notice of the speaking was very
short, quite goodly number of ladies
and gentlemen were present to hear
him.-Rockinghum Register.
VIRGINIA Protestant EPISCOPAL
CouScIL.-This religious body of clergy
and laymen have been in session during
the past week in Alexandria, Va. 1t
was the eighty-frst assemblage of the
body and was among the most interest
ing of all its deliberation. The various
reports show a decided increase in
membership, and in the various contri-
buttons sustaining the cause OF religion.
At the closing session of the Council on
Saturday, the committee which confer
ed with Bishop White on the subject
of the appointment of an assistant
bishop, reported that while the bishop
felt able to discharge all the duties, he
desired the council to act as 1t thought
best. The committee reported a reso-
luton, which was unanimously agreed
to, postponing the election ofan assistant
bishop, but declaring the readiness OF
the council to appoint an assistant
whenever desired by Bishop White,
and requesting that in the meantime
the clergy make no unnecessary calls
upon his time and strength.
The committee on the proposed new
diocese of West Virginia reported a
resolution requesting the bishop to call
a meeting of the clergy and laity of
West Virginia, and ascertain their SEN
timent OH the subject.
Rev. DR.. Grammer moved to except
the counties of Berkley and Jefferson
from the conference.
Hon. Johnson Barbour opposed DR..
Grammer's amendment. MIR. Lea, of
Martinsburg, favored the amendment.
The discussion was continued by Messrs.
Gibbons, J. G. Moore, DIR. Walker, Mr..
Creeprew, Mr.. Hyland, Mr.. Hubbard,
of Shepherdstowu, DR.. Peterkin, Gen.
Jackson, Mr.. Armstrong, Mr.. Lacy and
Dr. Norwood.
The representatives of Berkeley and
Jefferson opposed making these coun-
ties part Of West Virginia diocese; bu:
it was insisted, OH the other hand. that
the new diocese could not support a
bishop without those counties, and Mr.
Carter, of Lancaster, proposed as a
substitute Cor DIR. Grammers amend
ment that in case of a division (witEout
these counties going wesD the diocese
of Virginia should pay one thousand
dollars per annum to the diocese O.:
West Virginia for five years.
The resolution to call the conference
was agreed to, and the amendment and
substitute of Mr.. Carter Withdrawn.
The standing committee of the do
cese was reelected.
The council then closed its session by
singing the hymn, "Blest be The tie
that binds" The next eighty -second)
council will be held in Staunton next
May.-WurtinsJurg Statesman.