Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-01

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tho proposition was N'A'"''N ny WV
OF 1s ayes 60 "a noes.
rev. Dr. Carmichael then asked tho
rflyilcge OF introducing a resolution re-
aairlng any charges TO be made in writ
INK and substantiatod by competent and
proper Witnesses He stated that II was
bot The fair or the just thing TO drag
mans name before the world through
fhe medium OF body IN which he
would have no chance 10 vindcate or
.Ncncrate himself After having said
this Dr. Carmichael withdrew his mo-
sion.
Tho council then. on motion OF Rev
washington Nelson. spent a few min
atcs IN silent prayer. When this was
over The Bishop declared nominations TO
lo in order.
DAME. GIBSON. AND LLOYD.
Rev. Washington Nelson was soon on
feet. and placed in nomination Rev
Dr. William Meade Dame, rector OF
Memorial church. Baltimore. III eulogiz-
te ur Danes character and work. Mr.
-u said he was man of men. a
....tcratcd man. "a strong man. lie Is a
man suited for this diocese. because Of
ts love and sympathy for all sorts and
conditions Of humanity. lie is Vir-
nan and a Virginia churchman. de-
voted Go AN the principles of the Church
o. virginia.
H.r. Landon r. Mason. I'm very
strong and potent manner placed Rev
Robert a. Gibson. Of Christ church, Gin
..rai. in nomination. he read a most
,mmendatory letter from Bishop Peter
.r. ~ West virginia. relative 10 DR.
Gibson.
Tl. next minister nominated was Rev
Arthur s. Lloyd. Of Norfolk who was
or.s.ntcl by Rev J. J. Clopton. Mr.
C.rtn said Mr.. Lloyd was "a proper
man for Che office. both physically and
morally lie said Rev. Mr. Lloyd had
r.u n the ministry seventeen years.
..r had been Cmincntly successful IN
,..rr phase Of his work. Mr.. Lloyds
rf. would naturally be prolonged one.
~f. speaker referred 40 the splendid
n ter of Mr.. Lloyd. and his robust
Intellect ond physical structure. ana said
3 took great pleasure ia presenting to
t. council the name of Rev. \. :. Lloyd.
mis- domination was seconded by Rev.
Hepburn. OF Hanover.
DIR MKIM. OF WASHINGTON.
r. next man nominated was Rev Dr..
IT, I McKim. of Washington. and his
rs were earnestly advocated by Rev.
V So Randolph of Henrico. Rev Mr.
~ oph said: "Dr. McKim could DO the
schools. the parishes. and the churches
of tre Diocese of Virginia more good
..n auy man ] know. He would carry
mo the Church more power and zeal.
.rI .ire croatcr strength 10 the Gospel Of
Chris. Cham any man 1 can name
rN. u0mipati0n Of Mr. Mckim was
r...rteI by Rev DR. Carl T.. Gram
rl- who also spoke I'm highest terms
a. Tr McElm DR. Grammar declared
N~. lcKim 90 Doe "a man of great moral
courage ono who had borne aloft the
principles of the Church. Dr. McNim.
a. said was man Of discretion and
sound Judgment. of most attractive and
iorable manners and or marked ability
ana scholarship.
Hcv lr Ware OF Ashland. spoke
briefly a. the qualifications of Rev. DR.
Gibson for the Office of Bishop Coad-
iutor He said Dr. Gibson was regarded
as one of The most powerful and effective
pulpit orators in the city of Cincinnati.
DRs. DAME AND M'KIM
Rev. NJr. Lee. of Charlottesville, Sc
condcd very heartily the nomination Of
Rev ur. Dame. referring especially TO
his fine qualities AS preacher and evan
relst Mr. Lee was followed in his re-
marks by Rev. DR. Crawford. Of the
Theological Seminary. who spoke 'n high
r-t terms OF Dr. Mcllim. He said Dr.
NcN'm was q wcll-rounded, robust man
iu mind and body lie was n brave Con-
Tolerate soldier now but s. years Of age.
Odd uutiring worker I'm the cause Of his
Master CDR McKim" said Or. Craw-
ford els just the man We need to lead
the forces of the church and the do
cese-mcntallv. physically, and every
other way. DIR. McElm is qualified for
this office AS to his inclination TO work
I viii say that I don't believe there is
g. lazy bone in his body
ur NcKim's domination was also Sc
conded by Rev Mr.. Suchmey Of Monu-
mental church. who spoke of his personal
Ycquaintance with the great work done
in the city of Washington 10y DR. McKim.
THE BALLOTING BEGUN.
The council then began balloting for a
Bishop Coadjutor. and while the tellers
were counting the votes, on motion Of
bishop Pcnick. Mr. Alfred c. Medley was
heard i'm behalf of tho fund for the
widows and orphans OF deceased clergy
l,u and for aged and inArm clergymen
Who are dependent Mr Medley made
strong appeal to the ministers present
10 stir up the interest OF their people
i this behalf
f,st ballot as follows: Total vote cast
m-Dr. Dame 70; DR. Gibson. II; Dr. Nc
Kim. Il: Rev. A. S. Lloyd. s; DR.. John X.
Mason. 8: Rev Or. Beverley D. Tucker
Rev. j. j. Gravatt, l. Necessary TO a
choice 81.
APPRECIATE THEIR FRATERNAL
WORDS.
During the taking of the second ballot,
Iot h. ID. Lee offered the following
which was unanimously adopted:
Whereas. our brethren In the Diocese
a. Southern Virginia have sent words
II loving sympathy TO us I'm our great
loved Bishop Newton; therefore
Resolved j. That we accept in grateful
love this kindly expression and that the
Same Doe spread upon our. minutes.
That our secretary be instructed to
t.rI "a copy Of these resolutions to the
f..r..nry of the Council of Southern
Virginia.
FIR. Nash nominated Rev. II. Il. Lee
and Rev Mr. Ellis. as those to be re-
commended as suitable for election TO q
vacancy m the Board Of Trustees Of the
Virginia Female Institute This va
oancy is nuod by the Board OF Trustees
90 the school The council adopted Mr.
Nashs motion.
ORDER OF ELECTION.
Rev. j. y. bowman rector Of the
Church OF the Holy Trinity, then offered
tho following amendment 10 the organic
Jaw of the Church,
.'rhc election Of q Bishop shall be
,...I. s.. -l.. ,,r,poU tp Tho follotcfno, ~,