Year: 1862

Question or the Rebellion Intro
duced-A Resolution Opening Its Dis-
cussioA Laid ON the Table-sptrited
Debate, SO.


THIRD DAY.


Tho session yesterday morning was opened with the
customary religious services


The bishops present. but after retired
10 their own chamber.


The PRESIDENT called the Convention 10 order.
Al this stage Bishop Potter appeared. After brief
stay he repaired to the Upper House.


On notion six hundred copies OF the list Of deputies,
with the standing committees, we're ordered 70 be
printed.


After some other strictly church business resolution
with regard TO the question Of


RKRELIIoN
introduced by Rev. Mr. BRUsor, Of Pennsylvania.
This question had been considered to be avoided
by the Convention and introduction excited much in
terest.


The Rev. DR.. BRusor evidently had made up his mind
press the matter upon the attention Of the Conventions
He prefaced his remarks by stating that he had
from the battle Of Anctam tho horrors and gores Of
which he had shared He aware said that the Con-
venton had tbooed the and the rebellion subjects Of
discussion and yet the very which had the
nation was the treason which had rent the Church.
and had left so many States unrepresened in their midst
their trennia Convention But he wished to give ex-



tion which, voted would the feelings Of the
Church, through the Convention, on the momentous
question OF the rebellion. He asked the prevailing
ect of the resolution the prayers Of the Church his
native land.


The reverend gentleman then handed up resolution
which was read by the Secretary, as follows


Whereas IL has pleased the Supreme Ruler OF the uni
permitS and privy conspiracy in
midst to culninate in an extensive rebellion against the
civil power, ordained by Him, and for the just punish
mont Of our sins, there is in the land-brother
against brother. son against father and Whereas por
tlpnnf fha hrnfh hiram pf Chnrrh nnA IN
by ecclesiastical enactments the visible bond Of
Christian sympathy heretofore existing between and
them thereby grievousy rendng the body OF Christ
His Church, and Whereas acknowledge that there is
no help but from God, and rejoice that pemted
TO hy to Him for succor in our sore DISTRESS therefore
bel


Resolved, That the House Of Bishops is hereby
qucsted to set forth for the Of this Convention,
during its present session. special form OF prayer
coufessing and bewaing manifold transgressions-
pleading for Gods that may please
Him to be the defender and keeper national gov
ernment giving 1t the victory all its enemies that
He III Rbatc their and PRIDE assuage their mace
and confound their devices, and giving them better
that He will restore national Union bring back peace
and prosperity 70 the e and Cody unity to the church,
and that he will keep therein by His perpetual mercy
to the honor and glory Of His name.


Rev. Mr.. DoANE opposed the consideration Of the mo
General GODDARD Of Ohio moved to lay it on the table
member present reminded the Convention that the
mover Of the resolution was gentleman who had TO
the field battle TO attend to the sick and wounded and
was entitled to the consideration Of the House.


Rev Mr. DoAxE also opposed the reception OF the reso
luton.


There was evident desire on the part Of the mem
bers take advantage OF the introduction Of the
luton to open debate upon the subject but the motion f
preamble and resolution the table was sustained
Clerical vote-Yeas II, nays H. Laity-Yeas 2s, nays
IA.


The resolution was thus tabled.


Mr.. g. b. RUGGLEs moved to reconsider the vote by
which Mr. Brunots resolution was laid the table. HIS
desire was to amend II by striking out the preamble.


Judge CUNNINGHAM supported the motion, conceivng IL
might be simplifed, but at the same time retain fuller
force by asking the mercy and watchfuness OF the Al
mighty. In this prayer they could all unite for the sake
Of their distracted country.


Judge CnAMHERs OF Maryland was opposed in toto to
any reconsideration Of the question by amendment
otherwise It's consideration calculated to disturb
the harmony Of their counsels, and could result in
power TO unite the Church aud all its members at this
time this resolution rebrand TO divide them. He
was opposed TO the Introduction Of political questions into
their deliberations.


Judge REpErD thought the least they said on or med
died with political questions the better. At the same
time he did not favor the motion for laying the resolution
on the table, such action would furnish capital for
every reporter editor and journal in the country against
the dearest and best interests Of the Convention.


Mr.. DOAyE insisted on his non reception motion


Mr. RuGGLEs insisted his resolution for reconsidera
tion or Rev. Mr.. Brunots motion Notwithstanding that
his motion had been designated frebrand thrown into
their midst He wished the subject discussed and DIS
posed OF by amendment.


Hon. n. HOFFMAN suggested the amendment OF the
motion, go that II may be reconsde ed at future day
He had voted the motion Of laying question on





delegation. The country they all loved disturbed by
cvi! war yet their emily mission being present was
. 'sgslate for the u tns Church. No
loved that Church than he did but those who former
y or them and now absent had not only rencunccd their
civil, but ecciesastcal allegiance. These mcn now alb
sent from their places In the Convention had broken the
great bond Of fellowship which had united the whole body
together They had only done this but they had raised
their hands to destroy the aost fabric OF government
end No matter what the effect would be with regard to
their brethren IN the Church. as Cody people, who loved
Church had prosrered they to express their
loyalty TO that governnsn and express their detesa
ton Of the sin q armed rebellion against It.


Ex Governor HUNT considered the resolution unneccs.
sary and uncaled for What the necessity for IL?
Their Church was loyal; IL could not be imputed 10 them
that they were IN any sympathy with the rebellion In
the beautiful prayers Of the Church there suppca-
tons to the throne Of Grace and adapted to every
exgency-even the cxigcncy OF civil not over
looked. The Church could well say with truth that it wa
not responsible for the rebellion. She could indeed
exclam, Chou canst not say did It," II had been said
that the press and the people OF the country would ex
pect expression from the Convention with regard
to the But that should not them. The duties
OF the Church were not Of that character He hoped
that no subjects calculated 10 create dsunion among the
Convention would be brought up They were in the
midst Of civil war. The North and South had drawn
the sword If the separation OF these was TO be
inal IL the Union should be divided, and them IL they
were to have two churches instead Of one then indeed
i would DO time to introduce such resolution
Now was impoltic, and he would impress on them the
force Of the old maxim, which declared that they
should treat their enemies as friends knowing that at





Rev Mr.. WALSH, Of Pennsylvania lwas in favor OF
considering the question.


Professor SnArTucK Of Massachusetts, in favor OF
some prayers TO God for and Of SINS
AS native OF Massachusetts, he would shed his drop
Of blood for his country.


Judge CHAMBERs Of Maryland, opposed to the reso
luton but he loved his country and the Union
he would proceed his knees the North pole
If that were possible.


Rev. Dr. vNToN favor Of the reconsideration OF
the vote by which the motion had been laid the table
The time had arrived when they should protest against
the Ubiquitous course OF the South in setting at defiance
the laws and authority OF the Church and armnr them.
selves against the true and lawful government Of the
country.


AT this stage the following message from the bishops
was received


The House Of Bishops informs the House OF Clerical and
Lay Deputies that has adopted the following reso-
luton:-


The House Of Bishops, In consideration OF the recent
afflicted condition OF the country propose TO devote Wed
nesday the Sth day Of October day OF fasting hu
initiation and prayer, and to hold In Trinity church
solemn service appropriate to the The bishops
anectonacy request the House Of Lay and Clerical Do
puties TO join with them 10 said observance.


LEWIS p. w. BALCH Secretary.