The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-23

,oxr;torv thus proposed to be set apart there are
thirty three counties. twenty-four clergylnen
and ten self-supportng parishes Win $50
,,,r,unicanta The petitioners feel assured
that tbev can raise funds for diocesan support
and also furnish suitable house and lotfor the
residence of the bishop. They believe az tne
end Of five years the new diocese wouid DC
self-suppOrtng.
This petition was laid on the table for sub
DR.. Hanckel moved that it is expedient to
divide the old diocese into two parts.
Colonel Withers offered substitute that II
is expedient TO divide the diocese INTO thIee
parts. The substitute was lost, ana Dr.
Hanckels motion that it be divided into TWO
parts was carried
THE DIVIDING LINE.
It was then moved that the dividing line
between the diocese of Virginia and the pro-
posed new diocese be that laid down IN the
committee's report. DR.. Hanckel explained
why this line was chosen.
DIR. MENTIONS AMENDMENT.
DR.. Newton of Richmond then moved as an
amendment that the dividing line follow tne
course of the James river from It's NOUN 10
where that river touches the northern boun-
Diary Of BotetOurt county. then along the
eastern boundary Of Allegheny county 70 the
West Virginia line, Or. NewtOns amend
Colonel Withers moved q second amend
ment to the original motion of Or; Hanckei
that the line proposed by the Southern con
ventiOn be laid on the table for Subsequent
action. Thus there are three dividing lines
now before the council. Adjournment I'LL
o'clock this afternoon then TOOK place.
DIVISION OF THE DIOCESE.
The council assembled at o'clock this after.
noon. when the discussion on the DIVISION OF
II y
amendment that the line Of division proposed
bv the committee be 50 extended as to en-
brace the counties of Fairfax. Alexandra,
Prince William and Stafford. Rev. Beverly
ID. Tucker. a member ofthe committee. stated
some of the reasons for selecting the line pro-
posed.
THE SOUTHWEST PROPOSITION.
Colonel Withers spoke in favor Of the South
west proposition. lie Withdrew his amend
ment until the question of the Southwest di-
vision could be called up again. DR.. Hanckel
appealed To the council for leave for the COM
mittee of eighteen TO retire and consider the
various lines proposed and their own in their
report already presented. This appeal was
opposed by Professor Grammar Nelson. OF the
Theological Seminary. and was withdrawn by
Dr. Hanckel. DR.. Sprlggs amendment was
received by the council.
Debate on the question of the division fol-
lowed and was participated IN by Dr. New
ton. who advocated the James river "a line
because il would facilely divide the " Black
belt" between the two new dioceses, Revs.
Robert Goodwin and W. L. Roberts, and Pro-
lessor Garnett. ofthe University. Professor
Garnett read the following resolution:
Resolved That the portion OF the State
lying south of the James river and
east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
together with the counties of Accomac
and Northampton. be set apart AS
separate diocese TO be known as the diocese Of
Southern Virginia.
This the professor saidhe would offer TO the
council at the proper time for consideration
of this side of the question.
Dr. Sprigg, of the Southern Church
man." moved that the bishop appoint COM
mittee to consider the whole question Of di-
vision and report 20 the next council This
motion was laid on the table
The council then adjourned to meet after
divine service tomorrow morning. While
there was considerable warmth III the debate
this evening, it was conducted with the ut
most good humOr Much interest is generally
felt in the question of division.
PROBABLY ADJOURN TO-DAY.
The Episcopal Council will pro- - =
journ tomorrow afternoon at 2 oc "a, =" Thy
members of the council byinyitatioR attended
a sacred concert ut the Academy of Music to-