The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-09

Inc dlspatch expected from Dr. l. L. NichOl-
son, OF Philadelphia. in reply to the message
notifying him of his selection az bishop, was re-
ceiyed yesterday morning by Rev. Edward
Bradley, secretary of the diocesan convention,
and reads follows:
PHILADELPHIA, March 8.
Edward Bradley, Secretary:
"Dispatch received late last nirht--too late tn
answer then. viii have to consider the matter.
Too welghty on both sides to determine immedi-
ately. Am deeply grateful for the honor offered
me- [. l.. NICHOLSON"
The dispatch is regarded as favorable and il ia
confidently believed that after reasonable con-
sideration DIR. Nicholson will accept the position
Nothing more definite was expected in his reply,
ana the members of the diocese fully agree that
the matter Is one which should receive deliberate
consideration. 1t is said that in addition to the
formal notification of the action of the conven-
tion, Bishop Seymour sent dispatch
urging Dr. Nicholson to accept the position,
assuring him that the field of work was good
one The inducements offered will be fully ex-
planned to the bishopelect, and it is thought that
through the influence OF the correspondence and
personal interviews which will now ensue he
will be induced to accept the office. The follow
ing formal letter of the committee appointed by
the diocese TO urge his acceptance of the posi-
ton was mailed yesterday.
"IND1ANAPoLIs, IND. March 8.
REV. Isaac L. Nicholson s T. D. Bishop-elect of
the Diocese Of Indiana. Philadelphia, Pa:
"Rev. Dear Sir-The undersigned, appointed
ny the convention of the Diocese of Indiana as a
committee 20 notify you of your election to the
Episeopate or said diocese and urge your accept
anee thereof beg leave most respectfully to sub
nit the following statement with regard to the
diocese.
''fhe number of parishes and mission stations,
clergy and communicates, together with the
contributions for all church purposes for the last
diocesan year NAV be gathered from the conven-
ZION Journal Of 1882, copy of which is sent you
Aggressive work under n wise loving
wnole-soued, warmhearted leader is all that is
neeueu 10 make her the power for good she
ought to be in this diocese, and we all feel that
Win you for our leader the result will, with
GODS blessing. be speedily realized,
I'm natural resources and population Indiana
Is rapidly advancing to the front rank among
the states We point with pride to our State
educational system, acknowledged to be the
best IN the country, and 10 the fact that
school fund Is larger than that of any State in
the Union.
"In word, the field in Indiana is a grand one,
with all the conditions favorable to the growth
OF the church II her affairs are wisely and pru-
IDENTIFY administered.
"For ourselves individually and as the repre-
sentatives OF the church in this diocese, we urge
you by every consideration to heed the call
which we believe TO he from God, and can assure
you, II you elect to come among us as our bishop
and chief shepherd, a most cordial and enthusi-
astlc reception and support in all your
endeavors for the good of the church. Feeling
confident that under your leadership the church
in this diocese will take a new lease of life we
are most atfectiOnately and sincerely yours in
Christ and the church.
John B. WAKEFIELD,
president Standing Committee and Chairman
Special Convention.
edward BRADLEY,
"Rector Christ Church, Madison, Dean of the
Southern Convention and Secretary Of the
Convention.
"W. n WEBB,
Rector Trinity Church, Fort Wayne.
"CHARLES MORRIS,
"Rector st. Paul's Church, Evansville.
GEORGE Q. DUY,
"Member of Standing Committee and Board of
Trustees and Chancellor of the Diocese
"JOHN S. IRWIN.
"Member of Board OF Trustees of the Diocese"
The parts of the letter omitted are of a per-
sonal nature, and concern no one but DR.. Nichol-
son.