The New York herald., 1877-10-17
THE EPiSCOPALIANS.
PROCEEDINGS or THE GENERAL CHURCH CON-
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PROCEEDINGS or THE GENERAL CHURCH CON-
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BosroS. Oct. 16, 1877
The twelfth days session OF tho Episcopal conven-
tion attended by a crowd OF spectators who
10 listen 10 debate the question OF organizing
constitutional commission. Tho Committee on Eiec-
reported that leave OF absence for the rest OF the
session had been granted to r. NJ Nelson of Alabama
G. P. keese, of Albany; c. g. Trowbridgc, OF Mchi-
gan; Theodore Richmond, OF Tennessee; A. II. Belo
OF Tcxas;w W, L. Foster Of New Hampshire. aud Rev.
W. Maxill, OF Rhode Island.
CHURCH CLERGY.
The committee appointed to consider tho resolutions
OF Mr.. Welsh, Of Philadelphia, presented extended
report the duty Of the Church in its work among
the massea The committee recognized the gravity Of
the subject more especially the work related to
Church and society, aud the necessity OF providing
for tho spiritual wants of tho people The work was
tho most Important duty OF the Church. 1t
mistake 10 think that the clergy the only agency
that should be employed in IT,. With view OF max
ing extended and better directed effort In tho
work the committee recommended irecr oil brother
hoods and sistcrhoods in tho work Of the
Church, said organizations to be subject
to the Bishop. Tho report considered that
Sunday schools did accomplish al the work that
agency of itanies and lectures and other literary
1uences for tho elevation Of tho moral aud social
welfare of the masses whose ,nteiligenco and spir
tual eughtmcnt tho protection Of society and the
Church depended The report alluded TO tho recent
disorders in this country which wero sufficient to
rem ind people that without inculcatng the prncpos
above referred to in educating the masses property
and religion would be at tho mercy OF Communists
bodies, whom It would bc difficult 10 OPP
pose by physical i0rce law the committee
criticised the general desccraton Of the Sabbath
BY capitalists and those employing labor. The report
embodied resolutions tho effect that the clergy lie
instructed 10 incuicate ana tho suggestion
offered IN the report aud the work bo carried
moro successfully. The parochal clergy should be
asked AID the work and that the bishops should
take steps for the appoin tmcnt Of catechists ana
teachers 70 engage in the work and that the churches
be thrown open 10 tue people generally at such times
as they being used for usual and regular
vcos Of the congregation. Tho resolutions were
adopted.
Governor Stevenson, OF Kentucky, offered resolu-
tion that tho Com.nittee on Expenses consider tho
session hcncciorth New York CITY, ana to consider
the proprety OF each diocese dcraying the expenses
oi It's deputation. The resolution passed
A resolution was offered by Mr. Hill, OF California,
and adopted, that the Committee on Amendments TO
tho Constitution inquire ,to what effect the defeat OF
the 1i Tor the organization OF missionary
would have OD tho missionary districts oi Northern
California and Northern Texas
sisTHRuo0D or DKACONEHsES.
A message received from the House OF Bishops
informing the Houso OF Deputies that the former body
had adopted canon for the organization OF sister
hood OF deaconesses Of the Church substanta on
tne principles recommended by the Lower House.
ON motaon OF Mr. Andrews, OF Southern Ohio, a
resolution adopted for the appointment OF
mittee ot tive bishops i've presDyters and five laymcn
10 consider what changes are necessary IN the mnal
and report ut the next General Convention.
sTArK.
An exceedingly animated created by Mr..
Lvermore. Of Minnesota, who introduced the follow
Resolved That tho union OF Church and State is
prejudcial 10 the best Interests OF religion the
House oil Deputies expresses It's sympathy with the
efforts being made for the scverng OF tho Church
from The State In England. tNl fts l@f
Upon its being read by the Secretary, y hundred
members ieast in unison called upon tho Chair TO
nave It laid the table, which done short
DER without ailorang an opportunity Tor discussion
In regard OF the right OF delegates
from issi0nary jursd ctions 10 vote IN the Conven
ton, and that tho time Of tho meeting Of the General
Convention be changed 10 the second Wcdnes sday In
September, the committee considered the action inex
pedient. ENA
CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSION
The question OF the day-the proposed amendment
to the constitution The organization of q stt
tona commisslon-came up shortly after noon. DR..
De k0ven, o WISCONSIN, who prosecuted the memorial
from The Diocesan Convention OF that Stae in relation
10 matter, opened the discussion and made elo
quent speech n support OF the amendment also did
Dr. Beers, OF California. Hon. Hamilton Fish strenu
ously opposed the proposed amendment
Dr. Norton o. Virginia, had the floor when the Con-
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At the afternoon session the discussion the pro-
posed amendment Tor constitutional comms sion
was continued. DR.. De Koven offered substitute
for the report that committee, TO consist OF three
bishops. threo presbyters and three aymen, be ap-
pointed consider all matters relating to the amend
OF the constitution and report TO the next General
Convention. Dr. Hal, oil Brooklyn, made an effort
have the substitute laid the tabe. DR.. Do Koven
offered to withdraw IT II the Convention would allow
II 10 come up after action had been taken re-
port and he after Ill Fish had spoken oppo-
stion to the amendment The report oil tho committee
to wnom tho matter was originally referred ihas
any action toward the establishment oil commission
incxpedent.
Mr. Burgwin, of Pittsburg, then offered resolution
substantially like that o! Or. De Koven, except that
required tho commiuee to be composed OF twenty
one instead OF nine members He proposed that his
resolution be acted on jointly with the report where.
upon President Burgess decided that he out Of
order. Mr. Burgwin appealed and discussion cnsucd
on the part OF Mr.. Montgomery, of Western New
York; and others, and tho final result the With
drawal Of the appeal after motion had been made
lay IT on the liable. The report was thcn oscussed
5. Corning Judd spoke In favor OF the amendment
Hon. John w. Hunter did not consider II revolutions
ary 10 amend the constitution.
Rev. Or. Samuel 5. Harris, of Illinois, spoke IN op-
position. the ground that he belonged to the
gressve party Of the Church The constitution Of tho
Church sacred ana TO amend 1t would be unsafe.
elements IN the country were constantly changing
he criticised the proposed amendment the Of
the peculiar ideas oil Dr. De koven aud believed in tho
wisdom OF those who framed the Church constitution
Judge Stevenson, Of Kentucky, thought that by tn
commission proposed amendments never before CON-
pretended would come up. Ho opposed the amend
mcnt, as he also did all rowing commissions
Mr.. James Parker, of Now Jersey, thought the
mission would enhance tho welfare and progress of
the Church
The report OF the committee then adopted by
reclamation.
Dr. De Koven's substitute then up under sus-
pension oi the rules by vote OF III 10 IL, and
resolutions OF Mr.. Burgwin wcrc added to 1t in the
form amendmeuL IL will recur the order OF
unfinished buslnesA
several messages received amendments to
canons, from the Upper House, and were referred
the Committee on Canons the part OF the House Of
Deputies.
The question OF constitutional commission, ia
practically killed by the Adoption OF the report, ana
Convention entertained by the supporters oil
measure.
Tho Convention adjourned
On Friday members oil the Convention win visit
the charitable and reiormatory institutions OF this
city AZ the invitation of the CITY authorities.
LONG ISLAND BAPTISTS.
ELEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AssocIA-
TIoN--FINANcIAL AND SPIRITUAL CONDITION