The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-09
REV. (. M. BECKWITH OF TEXAS SUCCEEDS
 BISHOP FAREWELL
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 parents being John G. and Emma Elliott Barnwell He graduated at Trinity Col lege. Hartford. Conn.,. in 1871. He then attended the General Theological Semi nary in New York City for two years. and was ordered Deacon by the Rt. Rev. John Williams, D. D.. ILL. D.. Bishop of Connecticut, in 1873. He was ordained to the Priesthood in 1875 by the Rt Rev. John W. Beckwith. D. D.. Bishop of Geor- gia His first charge was St. Georges Church. Griffin, Ga. He became rector of Trinity Church, Demopolis. Ala, in 1876. Here he remained until 1880. when he became rector of St. Pauls Church, Selma He was elected Bishop Co-Adju- tor of the Diocese in Christ Church, Mo bile. May IS, 1900. Before his consecra- tion as such, Bishop Wilmer died, and he was consecrated Bishop of Alabama on the festival of St. James. July g, 190o. in St. Paurs Church, Selma, by the Rt. Rev. Hugh Miller Thompson. D. D., ILL. D.. Bishop of Mississippi; the Rt Rev. Edwin G. Weed. B. D., Bishop of Flor ida; the Rt. Rev. J. s. Johnston. D. D., Bishop of Western Texas: Rt. Rev. c. K. Nelson, D. D., Bishop of Georgia; the Rt. Rev. Ellison Capers, D. D.. Bishop of South Carolina, and tho Rt. Rev Thomas F. Gailor, S. T. D.. Bishop of tennessee. lie dleQ III SelIld on day. July 24. 1902.
 In estimating the life and influence of Bishop Barnwell, one is strongly inn pressed that his power for good. for ser vice to God and man, consisted not so much in what he said, or even in what he did. as in what he was. In word. his strength lay in his character With him religion was not simply theory. It was a life-a life to be lived and not to be wasted in dreamy speculation. His greatest charm was his simplicity. He was unaffected. natural and sincere, which are qualities among the very high est and noblest it is possible for iran to possess qualities which belong only to one who is striving to illustrate in daily life and conduct the Divine truths of our Glorihed and Risen Lord.
 Again one of his most forceful and inn pressive characteristics was sympathy. That beautiful sentiment of the Latin Poet. Terence, "Humo sum. humani nil a me alienum puto.' was indeed with him living, moving, active principle He was human. therefore nothing that is hu- man could he regard as alien to himself. He did not look upon humanity as being composed of individual units isolated from one another, each for himself alone but as one family of God, children of the same Father. and therefore brethren Hence, he was ready to partake of the cup that is held to the lips of humanity ready to help others bear their burdens While he realized Every man shall bear his own burdens," he did not forget also the injunction, Bear ye one anothers S burdens" Therefore, he did what he could to brighten and upift the lives of all with whom he came in contact.
 And he was sympathetic because he low ed-loved his fellow man. This caused him to put the best possible construction upon the words and actions of others, and to raise up the pillar of hope in the breast of the Respondent. and weary, and heavy laden. It taught him to throw the mantle of charity over the frailties and faults of weak human nature. It taught him to see in every man the image of Goi. how ever blurred and defaced and strained with sin And so he lived his life, ra- diating love and sympathy from his warm and generous nature. He was indeed most gracious personality and Le him self noble type of strong and true Chris tian manhood.
 Resolved, That a copy of this memorial, sigred by the committed, be sent to Mrs. Barnwell.
 Resolved. That a special page in the journal be set apart to the memory of the late Bishop, and a half-tone likeness of him be printed in the journal
 Jno. G. Murray Chairman. Steward Mcqueen. Secretary,
 Matthew Brewster
 E. E. Cobbs,
 Thos. J. Crosby,
 J. H. Fitts,
 Rufus N Rhodes.
 w. w. Screws.
 This memorial was unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
 Rev. MT. Mcqueen also moved that the salary fixed for Bishop of Alabama at the last meeting of the Council be paid to the family of the late Bishop Barn. well from tho 1st of last July to the 1st of December, which was adopted.
 resolution was also adopted to pay the funeral expenses of Bishop BarnwelI from the Diocesan Treasury.
 Mir. J. P. Mcqueen then moved that at 3 o'clock p. m. the Council proceed to the election of a Bishop, which was adopt ed and Council adjourned until that hour. In the interim the clergy held a meet ing, but after two ballots, without result they adjourned.
 At the afternoon session the chair read Article 4, Section of the Constitution and declared nominations in order the clergy only in this instance voting, the laity to vote afterwards upon the nom- nation made to them by the clergy.
 4 motion by MT. Clare that no nom- nations be made but that the clergy cast their ballots as their names were called was adopted.
 The irst ballot resulted, Bishop J. s. Johnson of West Texas, 1; Rev. J. G. Murray. 10; Rev. w A. Guerry, s; Rev. W T. Manning, 1; Rev. A. s. Lloyd, l; Fey. C. M. Beckwith, 5: Rev. c. B. winner. 4 Rev. John Kershaw, 3; Rev. F F. Reese. 1; Rev. T. J. Beard. l; Rev. E. Mcqueen. l.
 After this ballot J. P. Mcqueen moved |, reconsider vote by which nominations r.ara forbidden. Rev. MT. Johnson ad- vocated reconsideration and the motion was carried
 Placed in Nomination.
 pev T. J Beard Cir. Upton, presiding) l., or earnest address placed in nomina- ,;on the name of Rev. J. G. Murray of .h, Church of the Advent. Birmingham.
 The nomination was warmly seconded