DIOCESE OF GEORGIA. TWENTY-NINTH mmim ■ rnmwm MDCCCLI. JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL CONVENTION Jn tl)e Hiottse of Georgia, HELD IN TRINITY CHURCH, COLUMBUS. COMMENCING ON THE 8TH MAY, 1851. ©olumfcus, dfs. PRINTED AT THE OFFICE OF THE COLUMBUS TIMES. 1851. LIST OF THE CLERGY OF THE DIOCESE OF GEORGIA. Rt. Rev. STEPHEN ELLIOTT, Jr. D. D., Bishop of the Diocese„ Residence, Montpelier—Post Office, Macon, Rev. THEODORE B. BARTOW,* Chaplain U. S. Navy. " SENECA G. BRAGG, Assistant Rector ol St. Luke's Church, Montpelier—Post Office, Macon. " EDMUND P. BROWN,* Rector of Christ Church, St. Simon'a Island. " GEORGE H. CLARKE.* " JOHN FIELDING,* Beaufort, S. C. " EDWARD E. FORD, D. D., Rector of St. Paul's Church, Augusta. " WESLEY P. GAHAGAN,* Missionary at Griffin. " JAMES H. GEORGE, Minister of St. Paul's Church, Albany. " JAMES D. GIBSON, Rector of St. Peter's Church, Rome. " B. E. HABERSHAM, Rector of the Church of the Advent, Madison, and Missionary. " W. H. HARRISON,* Rector ot the Church of the Atonement, Augusta. 41 JOHN J. HUNT,* residing at Marietta. " RICHARD JOHNSON, Rector of Zion Church, Talbotton. " GEORGE MACAULEY,* Rector of St. Stephen's Church, Milledgeville. •' BENJAMIN F. MOWER, Rector of Grace Church, Clarkesville. " WILLIAM J. PERDUE,* Rector of the Church of the Ascen¬ sion, Cass county—Post Office, Cartersville. " THOMAS F. SCOTT, Rector of Trinity Church, Columbus. " JOSEPH A. SHANKLIN, Rector of Christ Church, Macon. " THOMPSON L. SMITH, Rector of Emanuel Church, Athens. " GEORGE WHITE,* residing at Marietta. " RUFUS M WHITE, Rector of St. John's Church, Savannah. •• WILLIAM C. WILLIAMS, Missionary to Negroes on Ogechee River—Post Office, Savannah. " JAMES A. WOODWARD,* " WILLIAM J. ZIMMER,* Rector of St. Philip's Church, Atlanta, " J. STUART HANCKEL, of the Diocese of South Carolina, Rector elect of St. James' Church, Marietta. , Not {mnat >4 QmimbUod- LIST OF LAY DELEGATES TO THE TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF GEOH.QIA. From Christ Church, Savannah : ♦RICHARD R. CUYLER, *JAMES POTTER, WILLIAM P. YONGE. From St. Paul's Church, Augusta: JAMES P. GAIRDNER. From Christ Church, Macon: *N. C. MUNROE, W. S. WILLIFORD, L. N. WHITTLE. From Trinity Church, Columbus: THOMAS M. NELSON. DANrEL GRIFFIN," EDWARD T. TAYLOR. From Grace Church, Clarkesville: *JACOB WALDEBURG, *R. W. HABERSHAM, ♦GEORGE S. KOLLQCK. From St. John's Church, Savannah: W. W. LINCOLN, ♦ISAAC LAROACHE, ♦GEORGE S. HARPlNjG. From St. James' Church, Marietta: WILLIAM H. HUNT, ♦SAMUEL LAWRENCE, ♦MARTIN G. SLAUGHTER. From Ema,ouel Church, Athens: ♦RICHARD D. MOORE, V *E. K. CLARKE, JAMES CAMAK. From St. 'Peter's Church, Rome: ♦WILLIAM H. UNDERWODJ), ♦THOMAS M. BERRIEN" ' ♦D. S. PRINTUP. ! Fjom the Church of the Atonement, Augusta: ♦R. H. GARDINER, iD. HODGE, • - From St. Paul's Church, Albany: J EBWA.MJ1 B/JISHJKHMf. - ■- -f* \ J *\ * Hot present ai Convantian. JOURNAL. Trinity Church, Columbus, ) 8th May, 1851. { This being the time and place appointed for holding the twenty- ninth Annual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in the Diocese of Georgia; 11 ' The Order for Morning Prayer was read, as far as to the Creed, by the Rev. Thomas F. Scott, and the remainder by the Bishop ; the Convention Sermon was preached by the Rev. William C. Williams, from Isaiah 54 : 11—13. After Sermon the Convention was called to order by the Bishop, and the list of the Clergy being called, the following answered to their names: Rt. Rev. Stephen Elliott, D. D., Rev. Seneca G. Bragg, " Edward E. Ford, D. D., " James H. George, " James D. Gibson, " B. E.Habersham, " Richard Johnson, " Benjamin F. Mower, «• Thomas F. Scott, u Joseph A. shankltw, " Thompson L. Smith, " Rufus M. White, " William C, Williams. Certificates of the election of Lay Delegates were presented, read, and-referred to Rev. Dr..Ford, and Messr^. Thomas M. Nelson, and l. n. Whittle, as a Committee on elections. After examination, the Committee reported that the following per« sons have .been.duly elected: Christ Ghurcht Sav^nak—Wicba^ Culler, James Potter, Wm. P. ¥onge. J Paul's C?A,vrs members of Convention : Messrs. William P. Yonge, James P. Gairdner, L. N. Whittle, Thornar; M. Nelson, Daniel Griffin, Edward T. Taylor, W. W. Lin¬ coln, WiJliam H. Hunt and James Camak. Ther ^ being a quorum of both orders present, the Convention was declared to be duly organized. Rev. Thomas F. Scott wa-' re-elected Secretary, and by consent of Convention, appointed the Rhi-. J. A. Shanklin his Assistant. The Rules of Order of the last Convention were adopted for the government of this body. The following Standing Committees were announced by the Bishop : On the State of the Church—Rev. S. G. Bragg, Rev. Dr. Ford and Rev. J. A. Shanklin. On Unfinished Business—Rev. R. Johnson, and Messsrs. Camak and Hunt. On the Admission of New Parishes—Rev. Dr. Ford, and Messrs. Taylor and Yonge. Applica'ion to be admitted into union with this Convention was made by the Church of tin* Atonement, Augusta, the Church of the Advent, Madison, an«i St. Paul's Church, Albany. The documents pertaining to their organization were referred to the Committee on toe admission of New Parishes. ( After consultation, the Committee made the following report: The Committee to which were referred the applications of "the Church of the Atonement, Augusta," of "Advent Church, Madison," and of "St. Paul's Church, Albany," beg leave to report, that in the cases of the two former, the requirements of the Canon have been fully and strictly fulfilled, and thai the slight formal deficiency in Bishop's Address 7 the papers of the other, that of St. Paul's Church, Albany, has been fully and satisfactorily explained. They therefore respectfully re¬ commend that the three congregations above named be recognised and received into union with the Diocese. EDWARD E. FORD, Chm'n. This report was accepted, and the congregations admitted accordingly. Certificates of the election of Lay Delegates to this Convention were presented from the Church of the Atonement, Augusta, and St. Paul's, Albany, which were referred to the Committee on elections, who subsequently reported that the following persons had been duly elected The Church of the Atonement, Augusta—R. H. Gardiner, D. Hodge S. J. Sweetland, St. Paul's Church, Albany—P. M. Nightingale, W. 8. Lawton, E. B. Fishburn. Messrs. Hodge, Nightingale and Fishburn answered to their names and took their seats in Convention. After Prayers by the Bishop, Convention adjourned until the hour of public worship to-morrow morning. At night, Evening Prayer was read by Rev. W. C. Williams, and a sermon preached by Rev. Dr. Ford. Friday Morning, May 9,1851. Morning Prayer was read by Rev. Dr. Ford, and a sermon preach¬ ed by Rev. R. Johnson. After sermon, Convention was called to order. Present as on yesterday, together with W. S. Williford from Christ Church,Macon, and W. S. Lawton from St. Paul's Church, Albany. The Minutes of yesterday's proceedings were read and confirmed. The Bishop then read his Annual Address: BISHOP'S ADDRESS. Brethren of the Clergy and Laitt : My last year's address closed with a tribute of sincere affection to the memory of the late lamented Rector of this church, and my address for the present year, must open with a like tribute to the memory of another devoted servant of our Lord, who very soon followed him to the grave. Through the g Bishop's Address. mehjy of God, our Diocese had been exempt for ten years from any mortality among her clergy, but within this past ecclesiastical year we have been called to lament the almost simultaneous removal of two of our oldest and most efficient Presbyters. Together have they gone to their account and to their rest, having finished their course, having kept the faith,—"They were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided." The Rev. Dr. Neufville, whose death occurred on New Year's day 1851, had been for twenty-three years a Presbyter of this Diocese, arid had filled,.during that long period in uninterrupted succession, its most important offices. His position, as Rector of Christ Church, Sa^an- Jfiah, gave him, in itself, an immense influence in the Church of tne Diocese, and this was increased by his devotedness to her interests, by his admirable habits of business, by his wise moderation in coun¬ cil, by his sober yet earnest piety.. As I have already dwelt at large, in an address delivered at his funeral and committed to the press through the affection of the Wardens and Vestry of Christ Church, upon the ministerial and personal character of Dr. Neufvillej it is unnecessary for me at this time, to say more, than that, as your Delegate to the General Convention and as Chairman of your ^taridifig Committee,-he--served'the Church long andlaithfullyKand that his name must be forever linked with her history and prQgressin the Diocese of Georgia. You will doubtless, through appropriate resolutions, manifest your sense as a Convention, of his long service in the Churdh and of your owfr heavy loss. The death of these, our two fellow laborers in the ministry, ^bolh in r the prime of life and in thg m/d^t e which this temptation takes, shapes suitable to the tastes, the position, the spiritual views of every one of us. It is not only secular things which Bishop's Address 0 draw us away from this our most important service—it is not only tem¬ poral cares which disturb and over come us—but everything connected with our office and duty in the church may be turned that way through the subtlety of the Tempter. His purpose is to keep the ministers of righteousness from pressing upon sinners their lost condition, from building up the children of God unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ, and whether he achieves his purpose through secular or ecclesiastical means, he cares but little. It he can so mix up a minister ot the Gospel with the outward concerns of the church, if he can so entangle him in controversies, even about the truth, if he can so absorb him in ecclesiastical arrangements of whatevei* kind, as to draw away his thoughts, his studies, his prayers from the salvation ot souls, his end is gained, gained only the more perfectly because the beguiled minister is comforting himself the while, that he is laboring in his vocation for great truths and mighty interests. Ah J my Brethren of the Clergy, how trifling will all this appear when we come to view it upon a dying bed and in prospect of our final account! How every thing which was not concerned about the unsearchable riches of Christ, will shrink away before the disenchant¬ ing touch of that awful moment. Let me beseech you to keep this ever before you, and while engaged in building up the kingdom of our Redeemer, always to remember that even while building upon the true foundation, Jesus Christ, you may build wood, hay, stabble as well as gold, silver and precious stones, and that the fire shall try, every man's work of what sort it is. During our last Convention at TalHotton, on Sunday morning, May 12, I admitted the Rev. George McAuley to the holy order of Priests, in the afternoon, confirmed one person, and at night, confirmed another. I commenced my usual "visitation of St. Paul's, Augusta, on Saturday May 25, preaching at night. On Sunday morning. May 26, I admitted Mr. B. Elliott Habersham, to the holy order of Deacons and in the evening confirmed seven persons. The Parish of St Paul's continues to grow steadily and permanently, My visit to Augusta on this occasion was rendered doubly interest¬ ing by the opportunity which was afforded me, through the liberality of two of the members of St. Paul's, of laying the corner stone of a new church under the title ot the Church of the Atonement. A very large assemblage of people gathered to witness this interesting ceremony, in which I was assisted by the Rev. Messrs. Ford and Habersham, of the Diocese'of Georgia*, and the Rev. Mr. Cornish, of SotettfCarblirtii. B 10 Bishop's Address. It was the earnest hope and reasonable expectation of the liberal projectors of this good work, that it should have been ready for con¬ secration before the meeting of this Convention, and I had made all my arrangements to meet that desire, but untoward delays have rendered it impossible—Under these circumstances it has been deemed best to delay the consecration until the next Autumn. As the Parish has been organized, a Rector obtained and the usual means of grace put into operation, it may not be inappropriate to mention, at this time, that the Church of the Atonement is the tree- will offering of Mr. and Mrs. R. Hallowell Gardiner and Miss Mary G. Jones, of Augusta, Georgia, and is intended as a Free Church in perpetuity It is located in the extreme North-west part ot Augusta, among the new population that is gathering in that quarter for man¬ ufacturing purposes^ and it is hoped that it may introduce the church to many families now unacquainted with its claims and privileges. In my next Annual Address, after consecration, should God spare my life to be an actor in that holy work, I hope to furnish a more detailed account of this munificent offering, praying meanwhile, that God may bless the means of grace thus opened through his church, and may return into the bosom of these his children a hundred fold, the influence of his Holy Spirit. I began my visitation at Marietta on June 28, held services from day to day, until Sunday the 30th June, when I admitted Mr. J. H. George, late a minister of the Presbyterian Church, to the holy order of Deacons. At night I confirmed two persons in St. James' Church. I found the church in Marietta in most excellent condition, increasing rapidly in numbers and in every good thing. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 2d and 3d of July, I officiated at the Church of the Ascension, Etowah Valley, Cass county, and on the latter day confirmed two colored persons. Mr. Perdue has labor¬ ed faithfully for 18 months a*, this point and has done all that could be done for the church—but the absorption of the land into a few hands has so much diminished the population immediately around the church, as to render it a work of greater toil than ever, lo plant he church successfully at this point. On Wednesday night, July 3d, I officiated in Cassville to a very good congregation. No official acts were performed at this "place. From Cassville I proceeded to Rome, Floyd county, and on Satur¬ day, July 6th, I consecrated the church in that place under the title of St Peter's. This is a very neat building, beautifully located upon one of the hills which overlook the Town, and accommodates about three hundred persons. It is entirely finised and furnished with a neat Bishbp's Address. 11 fence enclosing the church, and has all been paidfor through the liber¬ ality of this and the adjoining Diocese of South Carolina. I was as¬ sisted in this consecration by the Rev. Messrs. Scott of Marietta,Smith of Athens, Perdue of Cass county, and the'minister of the church, Rev. Mr. Gibson. On Sunday morning, July 7th, I admitted the Rev. Messrs. Perdue and Gibson to the holy order of Priests, and at night confirmed four persons. This Parish promises well under the ministry of Rev. Mr. Gibson. On Wednesday and Thursday the 10th and 11th of July, I officiated in the private chapel of Dr. Theodosius Bartow, in Yann's Valley, near the town of Cave Spring. Upon this visit I confirmed one person and administered the holy communion to Mrs, Lloyd an aged communicant of the church. As her last act of service, she presented the church with a valuable lot in the town of Cave Spring, very beautifully located and destined, I trust, at no late period, to bear upon it an edifice consecrated to the service of God, according to the rites of the Episcopal Church. These, acts of private bounty should be recorded not only as testimonials, butjas examples to the members of the Church of Christ. On Sunday the 11th August, I officiated in Emanuel Church, Athens, upon which occasion I confirmed two persons. Mr. Smith is laboring faithfully at this point against many discouragements, not the least of which is that arising from emigration of church people out of the town. Having received a summons from the presiding Bishop, in obedi¬ ence to the requisition of five Bishops under the canon of 1847, to attend at Cincinnati upon the 1st day of October, a Council of Bishops to consider the case of the suspended Bishop of Pennsylvania, I took my seat in the Council of my brethren upon the appointed day. During the session of the Council the case of the suspended Bishop of New York was also brought under the consideration of the Bishops. The Council adjourned from day to day, sitting with closed doors and keeping a secret journal. Nothing was done by the Council to change, in any measure, the position of these Bishops. On Wednesday the 2d October, the General Convention commen¬ ced its session in Christ Church, Cincinnati, and adjourned on Wed¬ nesday the 16th, after a laborious session of a fortnight. It gives rne great pleasure to state that, although several very agitating questions were before the Convention for its consideration and action, I have never been present at any Convention where more courtesy and Christian feeling seemed to accompany every act and proceeding. Nothing indicates more clearly the deep wisdom of our ritual obser- 12 Bishop's Address. .varices than the harmonizing influence which they exercise over the minds and feelings of the Clergy and Laity at these periodical assem¬ blages. Whatever agitating questions—whatever differences of opinion or feeling—whatever diverse views of order, or doctrine, or discip¬ line may seem to divide, at immeasurable distance, the Bishops, the Clergy, the Laity, before they assemble together, the one Liturgy of the Church calms and sooths and dissipates. Every morning we hear from the lips of Clergymen of every shade of view and feeling, the same forms of prayer and praise which have hung upon our lips and delighted our hearts from childhood, and we cannot feel that those who are using perpetually the same creeds and prayers and songs of praise, can be separated by any very wide gulf of difference. And this settled form of prayer keeps our services free from all party bias, from all selfish intrusion and forces all differences of opinion and of view, upon the floor of the Covention, where they very soon die out under the social intercourse and christian charity of the members. The more I witness of the operation of our ecclesiastical arrangements, the more struck am I with their divine moderation and consummate wisdom. There was but one new Canon passed at this session of the Con¬ vention, although there were important modifications of five others. The new Canon was one enacted forthespecial benefitof the Diocese of New York, empowering a Diocese, whose Bishop is suspended with¬ out a precise limitation of time, to elect a Provisional Bishcp, who .shall exercise all the authority of the Bishop of the Diocese during the suspension of such Bishop, and in case of the remission of the sentence of the Bishop and his restoration to the exercise of his jurisdiction, shall perform the duties of assistant Bishop, prescribed by C^non VI of 1832, and shall succeed as Bishop on the death or resig¬ nation of the suspended Bishop. This Canon, in addition to those passed the Convention of 1847 gives relief to the Diocese of New York from the anomalous positipn in which it has stood since 1844. The amendment of Canons adopted by this Convention are all veiy important, but passing the others by, I would direct your attention ito the amendment of Canon 25 of 1832, entitled of "Episcopal Visitations," and introducing a clause empowering the Bishop, if he shall think fit, "to administer the Sacrarnent of the Lord's Supper at such visitfitipn," This clause arose out qf what is known as the Maryland petition, and was introduced to meet a pase or cases arising between the Bishop of ,tfc»t Diocese ^nd certain of his Presbyters. I opposed the introduction of this clause into the Canon, and voted steadily against it in .all its fgiT^ny reasons, the principal of which.I, ftpw pjcooeed state: Bishop's Address. 13 I. Because I do not conceive that, in any question arising in rela¬ tion to the construction of a Rubric of the Prayer Book, the General Convention has any authority whatever to place ils interpretation upon the Rubric and make it authoritative in the Church. It lends inevitably to the confounding of legislative and judicial functions, and would very soon change the General Con' ention into a Court of Appeals upon every question of interpretation arising within the Dioceses. II. Because a mode is prescribed in Art. VIII of the Constitution, by which any alteration may be made in the Book of Common Prayer or other offices of the Church, so that the moment any practical evil arises of sufficient importance to call for the remedy, it may be applied by forms of law prescribed in the Constitution of the Church. III. Because the clause, while it affirms the right of the Bishop to administer the sacrament of the Lord's Supper, would seem to be pregnant of a denial on his part to administer the sacrament of Baptism, whereas the right, if inherent in the Episcopal authority, appertains to both sacraments alike, and if not inherent, cannot be conferred upon him except in the mode prescribed by Art. VIII of the Constitution. IV. Because the Canon which was amended, was important merely as prescribing the time, the frequency, the arrangements of Epis¬ copal visitations, and r. ot the duties, they belonging to the office of a Bishop by the institution of Christ, and neither to be given nor taken away by any legislative authority in the Church. V. Because it would be better, as a matter of expediency, to leave the question of the administration of the sacraments at Episcopal visi¬ tations to the usage which has prevailed since the establishment of the Protestant Episcopal Church of these United States. For these reasons, several of them as you perceive, going to the very foundation of our Ecclesiastical organization, I declared in the House of Bishops that while I should respeci the introduction of this clause into the Canon as an expression of the sense of the Legisla¬ ture of the Church upon the topic discussed, I should, nevertheless, consider itas a mere nullity in law and should hold the relation between myself and my Presbyters unchanged by its introduction, and I here declare to you, my Presbyters in the Church, that I deem the ques¬ tion involved in this clause to be as much as ever an open one, to be decided, as heretofore, by Christian love and courtesy, and not by Canon. iLn consequence of the very heavy debt and claims left upon the Montpelier Institute and the unavoidable accumulations upon that 14 Bishop's Address. .debt and those claims, the affairs of the Institute were brought to a ■ close during the autumn of the last year, and the whole property was •sold at sheriff's sale, and purchased by Mr. Jos. Story Fay of Savan¬ nah, for $13,000. Upon the occurrence of this sale, I summoned the Board of Trustees of the Institute and laid before them a statement kt ,large of the conduct of the Institute from the beginning of its indebt¬ edness at various periods, of the amount necessary for its redemption, of its capacity for self support, and left it with them to decide the questions of its repurchase and future management. They determined immediately and with great unanimity that it should be repurchased and carried on, and immediately proceeded to make their resolutions effective. Through the liberality of the Churches in Savannah, Columbus and Macon, the amount of money required for its repurchase was immediately made up, Mr. Fay having con¬ sented to take foi the property, the amount paid at sheriff's sale and liberally throwing in as a donation from himself towards its repur¬ chase, the interest which had subsequently accrued, amounting to some four to five hundred dollars. This valuable property is now secured to the Church and will continue to dispense its blessings to the Diocese. I trust that the members of the Church will feel that it is their duty to give it the countenance and support which such an Institution always requires, and I can assure them that nothing shall be left undone, on my part, to make it a school fit for the education of the children of refined and Christian parents. During the winter my services were rendered every alternate Sunday, so long as my health would permit, to the bereaved congre¬ gation of Christ Church, Savannah. I officiated in that Church on Christmas day, on the Sunday after Christmas, on the first and third Sundays of January, on the first and third Sundays of February, and on Sunday the 13th April, on which occasion, with the consent of the Bishop of South Carolina, I admitted to the holy order of Priests, the Rev. James H. Elliott of that Diocese, the Rev. Messrs. Carter aticl White being present and assisting in the laying on of hands. Th« same afternoon I confirmed in St. John's Church eight persons, three of whom \yere candidates from Christ Church and one from St. David's, Qlynn county. On {Sunday March 30, a fortnight previous to this ordinationr I visited the JVJission of the Church to the Negroes upon the Ogecbee River, under the charge of , the Rev. Mr. Williams. . This Mission has grown up, under the persevering efforts of the Missionary, into, a most interesting field of labor; nearly every planter upon the North¬ east side of the great Ogechee. having placed his negroes' undgr the Bishop's Address. 15 charge of the Missionary. If I am not very much deceived ill my expectations, the time will soon come when these people will floi:k as doves to our windows, and the Missionary will reap a full harvest in answer to his prayers and labors. Eight candidates were offered for confirmation, and many more might have been presented, had not the Missionary felt it to be his duty to lead them to a stricter self examination and a higher knowledge, before they should be permitted to partahe of the privileges of the Church. A portion of Passion Week, concluding with Easter Day was devo¬ ted to the Mission in Baker county. The Rev. James H. George, Deacon, took charge of this Mission in January last* and has been dividing his time between Albany and three stations Comprising the neighboring plantations. I officiated at Albany, assisted by the Mission¬ ary, on Easter Eve andEaster Day. At Evening prayerfor Easter Day I confirmed one adult. On Monday morning I baptized a white infant at the residence of Dr. Nelson, and at noon of the same day, reorgan¬ ized the Parish of St. Paul's, Albany, which had been suffered to become extinct. A very excellent spirit seemed to pervade the Episcopalians of Albany and that neighborhood, and I trust that a Church edifice will soon rise to testify their zeal for Christ and his Church. In the afternoon of Monday, Mr. Nightingale took me to his planta¬ tion, where service was arranged for the ensuing morning. A large congregation, more than sufficient to fill the edifice, was collected together, and masters and servants were united in the solemn cere¬ monies of the Church.' Upon this occasion I baptized a colored adult and confirmed f. ur persons, two whites and two colored. The communion was administered to a large body of Episcopal Commu¬ nicants. In the afternoon I rode to the plantation of the Hon. Garnett Andrews, where I baptized one white adult and confirmed three whites. The services were deeply interesting, being the ingathering to the Church, of a household in the wilderness. The same evening I pioceeded to the plantation of Maj. Thomas M. Nelson, (of Columbus,) where I found all the servants gathered and the colored children awaiting baptism. I baptized eighteen^ children, Maj. and Mrs. Nelson standing with the parents, as sponsors.- One colored adult was also baptized upon this occasion. Could my movements have been so arranged as to continue my visitations among the plantations, I have but little doubt that' much more might have been accomplished, but I was obliged'to take my departure on Wednesday, feeling that there was a vast work lefl. behind for the Missionary to perform. May God give him wisdom* and: strength for the duty. 16 Bishop's Address. Several important points in the Diocese have not been visited du¬ ring the past year, in consequence of the condition in which they were placed either by sickness or removal of their Pastors or the dismantled state of the Churches incident to the erection of larger edifices. The changes in the Diocese have been more than usually great since our last Convention, owing to the death ot the Rector of Trinity Church, Columbus, and Christ Churcli, Savannah. The Rev. Thomas F. Scott has resigned the charge of St. James', Marietta, and accepted a call to Trinity Church, Columbus—the Rev. Wm. Johnson has resigned the charge of St. Stephen's, Milledgeville, and removed to Alabama—the Rev. George McAuley has resigned his charge of the plantations near Savannah, and has taken charge of St. Stephen's, Milledgeville—the Rev. Mr. Harlow has resigned the Church of the Messiah, St. Mary's and removed to Florida. During the ecclesiastical year three Clergymen have been added to the Church by ordination, the Rev. Messrs. Gahagan, George and Habersham. Mr. Gahagan was ordaine i at my request by the Rt. Rev. the Bishop of Virginia, and has taken charge of Griffin as a Missionary Station. Mr. Habersham has been placed as a Missionary at Madison, Morgan county, and Mr. George is laboring in Baker county. Mr. W. H. Harrison has been transferred from the Diocese of North Carolina, and has been called to the Church of the Atonement, Augusta. Mr. J. Stuart Hanckel, of South Carolina, has accepted a call to St. James' Church, Marietta, and is by this time at his post. The vestry of Christ Church, Savannah, has tendered that Parish to the Rev. Abraham Beach Carter, of Morrisania, New York, the son of their former Rector, which call Mr. Carter still holds under consideration. Our candidates for orders have been diminished by the withdrawal of his name on the part of Mr. Alexander C. Smets, on account of ill health, likely to unfit him for the due exercise of the ministry. 1 have received information of the removal into the Diocese of Mr. Nevius, a candidate for orders in the Diocese ot Michigan, but I have not yet received his letters from Bishop McCoskry. It has become my painful duty in the course of the year to dis¬ place from the Ministry under Canon XXXVIII, of 1832, the Rev,. Gardner Jones, late a Deacon of this diocese. Soon after his ordifi- ation, Mr. Jones left my Diocese and never returned to it afterwards . This is one of the sad cases, so numerous now-a-days of defection' to.' the Church of Rome. I am called upon also to communicate-to you ■ the displacement front the Ministry of the: • Rev. Messrs. Forbed; Preston and White, of the Diocese of New York, of'the^Rer.M'T." Bishop's Address. 17 Ives, of Connecticut, of the Rev. Mr. Bakewell, of W. New York, of the Rev. Dr. Huntington, of South Carolina, all for the same cause. J have also received notice from the Missionary Bishop of the North- West, of the degradation of the Rev. Zachariah A. Goldsmith, front* the Bishop of Delaware, of the displacement of the Rev, Willi'am I*. Suddards ; from the Bishop of Pennsylvania, of the displacement of the Rev. J. J. Kerr, from the Bishop of Indiana, of the degradation of the Rev G. Lamb Roberts, from the Bishop of Ohio, of the deposition of the Rev. Alfied M. Loutrel. I have received during the past month a letter from the Lord Bishop of Oxford, accompanying a Protest of himself as Bishop, and of a large majority of the Priests and Deacons of the Diocese of Oxford, to which have been since added the names of a large number of lay-; men of the same Diocese, against the late usurpation of the Bishop of Rome, whereby he has assumed the right and power of dividing the Territories of the Ancient British Church and Nation into new Prov¬ inces and Sees, and asking on behalf of the Clergy and subscribing Laity of the Diocese of Oxford, my approval of and concurrence in that Protest. As one of the Bishops of the Holy Catholic Church, I do give my most hearty approval of and concurrence in this Protest, and trust my beloved Brethren of the Clergy and Laity, now assembled in Conven* tion, that you will do the same. I have not yet replied to the letter of the Bishop of Oxford, hoping that you would unite with me in signing some document which should express, in solemn form, the unanimous agreement of the Bishop, Clergy and Laity of this Church with the action of the Diocese of Oxford. We should withhold nothing, at this moment, which can in any measure comfort the hearts and strengthen the hands of our Brethren of the Church of England while engaged in deadly struggle with the common enemy of the Catholic Church of Christ. If you agree with me in these views, I would recommend that a committee be raised for the purpose of pre¬ paring a response to the Protest of the Diocese of Oxford. The letter of the Bishop of Oxford together with the Protest are hereto annexed marked A. I have also received from his Grace the Arch-Bishop of Canterbury a communication transmitting to the Diocese of Georgia, a Report adopted at the annual meeting of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, held on Friday Feb. 1, 1851, in which Report all Bishops in communion with the Church of England are directed to he informed of the arrangements which have been made for the celebration of the Third Jubilee of the Venerable Society, and to be invited to upit§ c 18 Bishop's Address. with Ihe Society in celebrating the same in their several Dioceses in such way as they shall deem expedient. This Report together with the letter of the Arch-Bishop, are hereto annexed marked B. When it is remembered, my beloved Brethren of the Clergy and Laity, that the American Colonies, now these United States, were the chief scene of the Society's labors up to the acknowledgement of our Independence in 1783, it seems but fitting that we should heartily unite with the English and Colonial Churches in this interesting cele¬ bration. The Episcopal Church of the United States owes the Ven¬ erable Society a debt of gratitude which it can never repay, and now when it asks in return for its kind protection during the days of our struggling infancy, only that we should become partakers of its joy ; we cannot be so heartless as to turn a cold and indifferent ear to their appeal. In the present and thickening struggle with Rome, it is highly important that the pure branches of the Catholic Church should draw more and more closaly the bonds of Christian fellowship, and should strive to realize the communion of saints in a simultaneous offering of thanksgiving and praise to God the Father, God the Soft and God the Holy Ghost. As it has been proposed by the Venerable Society that the time of celebration should extend through an entire year, commencing June 16th, 1851, and as the Sundays of June 22d and November 30th, have been specially named as the Sundays for preaching Jubilee sermons throughout all England and her Colonies, I would respectfully re¬ commend to this Convention that a sermon be preached in every Church of this Diocese, upon those two Sundays respectively, and that collections be taken up upon those days: the collection on Sunday June 22d, to be devoted to Missions within the Diocese ; arid that on November 30th, to be devoted to Church building within the Diocese. I would also recommend that the sermons on those occa¬ sions be made to have reference to the subject matter of the Jubilee, and the encouragement which the eminent success of the Venerable Society should give to every Christian heart in its efforts to advance the Kingdom of the blessed Redeemer. Should this Convention agree with me in these opinions and recommendations, it would give' me pleasure to issue a Pastoral to the Diocese, urging upon the Churches the due celebiation of these days, and invoking their benevoleiib&'in behalf of the objects brought to their notice. And now, my beloved Brethren, commending you to the grace of God, 1 pray you to be of one mind and of one spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, Letter from the Bishop of Oxford, 19 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in y°u all. STEPHEN ELLIOTT, Jr. Bishop^of the Diocese of Georgia. A. Oxford, 23d Jan. 1851. Right,.Reverend Brother: I herewith transmit to you a copy of a Protest solemnly adopted by us, the Bishop and'.Clergy of this Diocese, synodically gathered in our Cathedral city of Oxford, on the 22d day of November, 1850, against the late usurpation of the Bishop of Rome, whereby he assumes the right and power of dividing the Territories of this Ancient Church and Nation, into new Provinces and Sees, and thrusts new4Bishops into them. Our Protest has been deposited in Perpetuam Memoriam, in the archives of the Diocese, and at the request of the assembled Clergy, as well as by my own desire, I now forward a copy of it to you, and to all other of my most Reverend and Right Reverend Brethren, the Arch-Bishops and Bishops of Sees in recognized communion with this See; and that you may know how far this Protest expresses the opin¬ ions of the Clergy of this Diocese, I now subjoin the following state¬ ment of our numbers and our signatures, &c. The Diocese of Oxford contains at this time about 591 Benefices with cure of souls, which are served by 547 Incumbents, who are assisted by 261 Curates. Of this total number about 40 incumbents must be left out of calculation as being prevented from taking part in such an act by insanity, extreme sickness, absence, age or other ascertainedj.causes. There remain 507 Incumbents ; of these 393 have signed the Protest; 43 have declined to sign it, and have stated to me their "reasons" which are such as these : 1. That in it, this act of the Roman See is protested against as schismatical, not as "Anti-Christian." 2. That to embody as it does, all the doctrinal protests of the Eng¬ lish articles, is an insufficient Protest against the corrupt doctrines and idolatrous practices of Rome. 3. That the English Church is in it declared to possess a succession of orders from the Apostles. 4. That the Protest does not contain sufficient scriptural or doctrin¬ al teaching to instruct ignorant Protestants. 5. Because it does not set forth corruptions and divisions which e^ist amongst ourselves. 20 Protest of the Diocese of Oxford. 6. Because it claims as on our side, the judgments of the tioly Church Universal. ^ Adding then the 43 who for some or all of these " reasons have declined to sign it, and subtracting those before mentioned as inca¬ pacitated, there remain unaccounted tor from the whole Diocese 74 incumbents. The Protest has been signed by 242 curates and other clergyman resident and officiating in the Diocese—in all by 632 Clergymen. Eighteen curates have not signed for the reasons above referred to. Since the Protest was adopted and made public, a large number of lay Communicants and other laymen have subscribed, and are sub¬ scribing their assent and consent to the Protest of the Clergy. To this our solemn Protest then, Right Reverend Brother, on behalf of the Clergy and subscribing Laity of this Diocese, and on my own behalf, I heartily desire your approval and concurrence, and praying God, even our Father, for Christ's sake, to have you ever more in his Holy keeping, I remain, Right Reverend Brother* Your faithful friend and servant in the Lord, S. OXON. To the Rt. Rev. the Bishop of Georgia. PROTEST. In the name of God—Amen. We Samuel, by Divine permission Bishop of the Diocese of Oxford* with the undersigned Priests and Deacons, being assembled under the protection of Almighty God in our Cathedral City of Oxford, on this twenty-second day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty—Do hereby, in the presence of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, and before the whole Church, make this our solemn Protest and Declaration. Whereas, we have seen or heard that 1he Bishop of Rome has pre* tended to divide this ancient Church and Realm of England into certain new Dioceses, and to appoint over them certain Bishops, to whom he, the said Bishop of Rome, pretends to commit the cure and government ofthe souls of all Christian people therein dwelling, con¬ trary to the rights of this Church, and the ancient laws of this realm Now we, the said Bishop, Priests and Deacons, whose names are hereunto subscribed, do utterly protest against any such invasion of this church and realm : and we do declare that the church recogniz¬ ed by law in this land is the ancient Apostolic Church thereof, pos¬ sessing the ancient faith, true Sacraments, and a lawful ministry ; and Letter from the Archbishop of Canterbury. 21 'that her Bishops and Clergy are the Bishops and Clergy thereof, by unbroken descent from the Holy Apostles; and that the Mission¬ aries of the Bishop of Rome within this land, who are striving to Withdraw the people from the Communion of the English church, are ^ntrusive and schismatical; and we protest before God and His Church, against these schismatical claims and proceedings, as also .against .their doctrines and teaching, as being, on many points of faith and practice, contrary to God's Word and the teaching of the Univer¬ sal Church; all which are more especially declared in the Articles of our said church of England. And we do declare tnat we believe £hat this our protest would be approved, and the schismatical acts and corrupt doctrine and idolatrous practices maintained by the Bishop of Rome would be condemned, by the judgment of the Universal Church, if it were possible that such judgment could be now by any means collected ; and'we declare that the church of England did, at the Reformation, make, and hath now for 300 years, continued its protest against the claim of the said Bishop of Rome to exercise juris¬ diction over the Church Universal, and over this Church of England in particular; and also against the false Doctrine of said church of Rome ; and that we do now renew and continue the same protest. And we do solemnly warn all Christian people committed to our charge, that they yield no obedience to the so-called Bishops now thrust into our land,*wnder pain of incurring all the guilt of,wilful schism. B. Lambeth, March 21,1851. Right Rev. and Dear Brother : I think it right to apprize you that the Society, for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign parts, having, through the goodness and favor of Almighty God, been per¬ mitted to complete a century and a half of Missionary labor, has resolved to commemorate with thanksgiving and prayer the close of its third Jubilee. The commemoration will commence on Monday, June 16th, being the anniversary of the signing of our Charter, with full Church Service in \Vestminsfer Abbey, and on the following Sunday, June 22d, ser¬ mons appropriate to the occasion will be preached in the Principal Lotidon Churches. It is unnecessary for me to enter into further particulars, as they will be found in the accompanying printed Circular. 22 Letter from Archbishop of Canterbury. The Society has good reason to expect that what may be called its solemn Jubilee, will be observed in all the Colonial churches, but the ■occasion seems to justify the hope of a still more comprehensive union of Prayer and Praise. Bearing in mind the relation of our two Countries, and the intimate -connexion which subsisted between the Society and many of the States during the greater part of the last century, I feel some confi¬ dence in proposing to you the joint celebration of a Jubilee, in which all the members of our church must feel a common interest. I venture also respectfully to submit, whether in a time of contro¬ versy and division, the close communion which binds the Churches .,of America and England in one, would not be strikingly manifested to the world, if every one of their Dioceses was to take part in com¬ memorating the foundation of the oldest Missionary Society of the Reformed Church. A Society which, from its first small beginnings in New England, has extended its operations into all parts of the world, from the Ganges to Lake Huron, and from New Zealand to Labrador. Such a joint commemoration, besides manifesting the rapid growth and wide extension of our church, would serve to keep alive and diffuse a Missionary spirit, and so be the means, under the jjiivine blessing, of enlarging the borders of the Redeemer's kingdom. In submitting to you this proposal, it can hardly be necessary to ^add that we "desire no gift" but only your Christian sympathy and the communion of Prayer. If, however, the alms of your congrega¬ tion be added to their prayers, we should'rejoice to see them appro¬ priated to the relief of the pressing needs of your own Church. It would be a great satisfaction to me to learn from you at any jnoment of leisure, whether you have thought it expedient to take any step in this matter. And now, commending the whole subject to your serious consideration, and yourself to God's care and protection, I am, Right Rev. and Dear Brother, , Your affectionate Brother in the Lord, J. B. 3ANTUAR. At fye Annual meeting of the Society for the Propagation of the gospel, held on Friday, February 21, 1851—The following Report ijv^sread and adopted:— Thjs Society for the Propagation of the Gospel having, through the mercy of Almighty God, been permitted to complete the labours Hundred and Fifty Years with no small measure of success, earnestly invites all who feel an interest in the Missionary operations Heport of Propagation Society. 23 of the Church of England, to join in celebrating, with thanksgiving and prayer, its Third Jubilee. To this end, the Society recommends—That the time of celebration extend through an entire year, commencing June 16th, 1851, being, the Anniversary of the day on which the charter was signed. Thai, by permission of the Dean and Chapter, the opening of the Jubilee year be celebrated in Westminster Abbey, on Monday, June 16th, 1851, by Divine Service, with Holy Communion, and that the Members and friends of the Society be specially invited to attend. That a public meeting of the Society be held in London on the fol¬ lowing day (Tuesday), with a view to increase the interest of all classes in the religious condition of the British Colonies, and the Missionary work of the church. That the District Secretaries in connexion with the Society, be* in¬ vited to attend a Special Meeting, at 79, Pall Mall, on Wednesday,. June 18th, at 11 A. M. to make arrangements for forming local Jubi-^ lee Committees. That endeavors be made to procure as many of the London churches as possible for Sunday, June 22d, in order that Jubilee Sermons may be preached in various parts of the Metropolis on that day; and that Preachers for such churches be specially provided by the Society, if so desired by the Incumbents. That the ordinary celebration of the Anniversary at St.'Paul's b& fixed for some convenient day subsequent to June 16th.* That the Dean and Chapters of the several Cathedrals in Great Britain and Ireland be requested to allow Jubilee Sermons to be preached in their Cathedral Churches, on such day, during the pres¬ ent year, as they may deem most suitable tor a Diocesan Celfebratiorn of the Society's Jubilee. That on the First Sunday in Advent (Nov. 30th), or on any other convenient Sunday, the Jubilee be celebrated in every Parish Chui'ch where the permission of the Incumbent may be obtained. That the Bishops of the various Colonial Dioceses, and all other Bishops in communion with the Church of England, be informed forthwith of the contemplated arrangements for the celebration of the- Jubilee at home ; and that they be respectfully invited to unite with the Society in celebrating the same in their several dioceses, in suchi way as they shall deem expedient. That a brief historical account of the Society's past operations be- prepared, and that a series of Colonial and Missionary publications. *The Anniversary Festival will be liuld at' St. Paul's Cathedral on Wednesday) June 18th. 24 Journal. together with some devotional tracts suitable to the occasion, be drawn up, under the superintendence of the Secretary. That a Special Jubilee Fund be opened, which shall be appropri¬ ated, at the option of the contributors, to one or more of the following objects : a. Extension of the Episcopate abroad. b. Education of'Missionary Candidates. c. Emigrants' Spiritual Aid Fund. d. General Purposes of the Society. J. B. CANTUAR. After the address, the following resolutions were adopted : Resolved, That so much of the Bishop's address as relates to the death ol the Rev. Dr. Neuf'ville, be referred to a committee of three Clergymen and three Laymen, to report suitable resolutions for adoption by Convention. Rev. Messrs. Scott, Dr, Ford, R. M. White, and Messrs. Taylor* Nightingale and Whittle were appointed as that committee. Resolved, That so much of the Bishop's address as refers to the Protest of the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Oxford and the Clergy of his See against the late schismatical and intrusive acts of the Bishop of Rome, be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Bishop, consisting of three clergymen and three laymen, to report thereon to this convention. Rev. Messrs. Dr. Ford, Scott and Bragg, and Messrs. Nelson, Gaird- ner and Fishburn were appointed as the committee. Resolved, That so much of the Bishop's address as refers to the com¬ munication of his Grace, the Archbishop of Canterbury, be referred to a committee of three clergymen and three laymen, to be appointed by the Bishop, to report to this convention. Rev. Messrs. R. Johnson, R. M. White and Mower, and Messrs. Griffin, Williford and Yonge, were appointed as the committee. The Parochial Reports were read and ordered to be printed in the Appendix. Rev. R. Johnson asked and obtained leave of absence after to-day. After Prayer by the Bishop, convention adjourned to the hour of Public Worship to-morrow morning. At night, Evening Prayer was read by the Rev. B. E. Habersham and a sermon preached by the Rev. R. M. White. Journal. 26 Saturday Mousing, 10th May, 1851. Morning Prayer was read by the Rev. R. M. White, and a sermon preached by the Rev. B. F. Mower. After sermon, Convention was called to order—Present as on yes- terday, except Rev. R. Johnson absent by leave. The minutes of yesterday's proceedings Were read and confirmed * The Standing Committee of the Diocese made the following report which was received and adopted : jfo the Convention of the Diocese of Georgia —■ On account of the decease of the Rev. Edward Neufville, D. D., late President of the Standing Committee—the undersigned clerical mem¬ bers report—that the Committee have signed the Canonical testimo¬ nials, recommending to the Bishop, to be received as a candidate for Holy Orders, Mr Sherod W. Kennerly, late a Preacher of the Metho¬ dist denomination ; and for ordination as Deacon, Mr Barnard Elliott Habersham; and as Priests, the Rev. James D. Gibson, Rev. Wil¬ liam J. Perdue, and Rev. Barnard Elliott Habersham. The Standing Committee have also signed a Testimonial in favor of the Rev. Francis H. Rutledge, D. D. as Bishop Elect of the Diocese of Florida. SENECA G. BRAGG, EDW. E. FORD, Clerical Members of the Standing Comm. Columbus, Ga. May 8,1851. The following communication was received from the Lay members Of the Standing Committee, and was referred to the Rev. Dr. Ford, Ilev. Messrs. Bragg and White, and Messrs. Nelson and Nightingale to report.' [This communication was not returned to the Secretary, and conse* quently is not inserted here. The purport of it was, that owing; to the death of the Rev. Dr. Neufville, the oldest Presbyter of the Diucese* who has so long acted as President of the Committee, the lay mem¬ bers recommended that a majority of the Committee now to be chosan, be selected from some other place than Savannah.] Sec'ry. The Committee on Missions made the following report, which was adopted: The Committee on Missions beg leave to repoft (hat they have re¬ ceived during the year, the sum of $1,687 59; and expended the-sum of $1,552 64, leaving in addition to a balance on hand for last year, $100 03, a balance on hand of $234 97. The Committee would thankfully acknowledge a bequest ot $2001 left the Diocesan Treasury, by the late Mrs. Adams of Augusta. The demands upon the Missionary funds are constantly increasing, as new points are occupied by the Church; and hence we would urge upon the Parishes a continuance of their liberality, and that thtir remittances be made as soon as funds for this purpose are placed in their hands. The report of the Treasurer is herewith submitted. STEPHEN ELLIOTT, Jr., Chairman. The Committee on the state of the Church made the fallowing re¬ port, which was adopted : "26 .Journal. The Committee on the -tato Church, respectfully report that upon an examination of the t'ttictics, as far as handed in, tney nnd gratifying indications of growing prosperity and liberality jn the Church. The number of communicants has increased to 95U—the contribu¬ tions during the year amount to np8,/00 besides laige sums pot noticed in th6 reports, which hsvG been subscribed towards building churches and o.ther objects connected with the welfare of the Diocese. The committee are thank'ul to be able to state, that two churches are now in progress of erection, and that five others are in contem¬ plation, -1nd will in all probability be built within a reasonable time. On the whole, we find much cause for gratitude to the great Head of the Church, much encouragement in the prospects before us, and a strong call to Pastors and people to renewed diligence and zeal in the discharge of our several duties to Christ and his Church. SENECA G. BRAGG, Chairman. The Treasurers of the Diocese and of the Committee on Missions, presented their reports, which were referred to Messrs. Griffin, Lin¬ coln and Camak, as a Committee on finance. The Committee to whom was referred that part of the Bishop's ad¬ dress relating to the death of the late Rev. Edward Neufville, D. D., presented the following preamble and resolutions, which werct adopted: Whereas, since our last annual Convention, it has pleased God to remove by death, from the counsels of the church in this Diocese, its oldest and most honored Presbyter; one who long presided over its deliberations, before it had a Bishop of its own—and' who faithfully labored for nearly a quarter of a century to advance its interests; as a tribute of our affectionate regard for his memory, and an expres¬ sion of our high sense of the value of his services, it is by this Con¬ vention, Resolved. That we deeply feel and lament the loss which: we have sustained in th^ death of the Rev. Edward Neufville, D. D. Resolved, That we cherish such a memory of his many virtues, his unaffected goodness and his zeal in our great Master's cause, by which, he being dead, yet speaketh, as incites us all to renewed dili¬ gence in that work of the Lord from which he now rests, and elevates our confidence ifi the reward which awaits the servants of God. Resolved, That we tender our warmest sympathies to the afflicted family, and the bereaved parish of our loved and lamented brother. ResolvedThat copies of these resolutions be furnished by tliQ Se¬ cretary to the family and parish of the deceased./ The Committee to whom was referred that part of the Bishop'V ad¬ dress relating tq a cnmmunication and' Protest of the Rt. Rev. the Bishop pfOxiford, presented a report which, after some discussion, was referred back to the same Committee. 1 i$he Committee to whom was referred so much of the Bishop's ad¬ dress as relates to a communication from the Archbishop of Canter¬ bury.,, made the following report, which was accepted and adopted : - The coirimittee appointed to consider so much of the iBishop's ad¬ dress, as relates to the communication of his Grace, the Archbishop Journal. UTi of Canterbury, respectfully report the following preamble and reso¬ lutions : Whereas, his Grace, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has transmitted to the Diocese of Georgia a report of the Societv for the propagation of the Gospel in Foreign parts, inviing the Bishop an l Diocese to unite in celebrating their third Jubilee, beginning with the 16th of June, 1851, and extending through an entire year ; and whereas, the said suggestion meets with the cordial approbation of the Bishop— therefore, Resolved, That this convention deeply sensible of the debt of grati¬ tude which our entire country owes to the venerable Society for its christian labors in our behalf in the days of our weakness, heartily sympathizes with the society in this their occasion of joy. Resolved, Thcit the Bishop be invited to address a Pastoral letter to the churches under his charge, providing for the time and manner of celebrating the Jubilee. Resolved, That copies of the Journal of Convention containing these resolutions be transmitted through His Grace, the Archbishop of Can¬ terbury, to the venerable society. RICHARD JOHNSON, Chairman: R'JFUS M. WHITE, B. F. MOWER, DANIEL GRIFFIN. ; The Committee on unfinished business made the following report which was accepted and read : The Committee on unfinished business respectfully report, that they have carefully examined the journal of Convention for the year 1850, and find two items of unfinished business on its pages to which they would call the attention of the Convention—viz . first—a resolution to amend the reading of the 11th article of the Constitution, recorded on tlie'IOth page of the journal; and Secondly, the appointment of a committee to report on the powers «£ the Standing Committees in reference to the testimonials of candi¬ dates for orders, recorded on the 12th page of the journal. - , RICHARD JOHNSON, Chairman. JAMES CAMAK, W. II. HUNT. The Committee to whom was referred back the report relating to a communication and protest of the Bishop of Oxford, presented the fol¬ lowing report, which was unanimously adopted, and directed to be forwarded, duly authenticated, together with a copy ot the Journal of this Convention to the Rt. Rev. the Bishop of Oxford. : The Committee, to whom was referred so much of the Bishop's ad¬ dress as relates to a Protest of the Right Reverend", the Lard Bishop of Oxford and his Clergy, against certain schismatical claims on thet.-pa^t of the Bishop of Rome, beg leave, by way of report, to recommend that the accompanying declaration of concurrence in said Protest be adopted by Convention, signed by the Bishop and by the Secretary, and transmitted, duly attested, to the Right Reverend, the Lord Bishop Gf Oxford. . .EDW'D. E. FOtRD, Chairnjam ' The ftigfrt Reverend, the Lofcd Bishop of tha Dioqess Qf Ojrtqrd, Journal. having communicated to the Right Reverend, the Bishop of the Dio¬ cese of Georgia, a solemn Protest of the said Bishop of Oxford and his Clergy, against certain recent schismatical claims to Jurisdiction on the part of the Bishop of Rome, within the ancient Catholic sees of the Church of England, and having solicited from the said Bishop of (Georgia, his approval of, and concurrence in the said Protest; and the said Right Reverend Bishop of Georgia having, with a view to the more full expression of the sentiments of his Diocese, laid the said Protest before the annual Convention of his Diocese, now assembled iq the city of Columbus; Now, therefore, we, the said Bishop, and the Clerical and Lay mem- bprs in said Convention assembled, disclaiming any expression of opinion touching questions arising under the political, or civil aspects under which the subject is presented in the said Protest, or is capable iqf being presented, but confining, or desiring and meaning to confine ourselves solely to its spiritual or theologilcal aspects—do hereby sol¬ emnly testify and make known to the Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Oxford, his Clergy and Laity, our full, thorough and cordial appro¬ val of, and concurrence in the said Protest. f}ut we cannot content ourselves on the piesent occasion, with a simple declaration. United to the protesting parties in the sacred bond of tne "communion of saints," and as a branch of the one Catholic and Apostolic Church, holding and cherishing fraternal intercommu¬ nion with them through the precious heritage which we have de¬ rived from the Church of England in our Book of Common Prayer; taught to love and reverence the memory of those her learned an d holy martyrs and confessors who, in the sixteenth century, triumph¬ antly-vindicated and established! against the unscriptural and anti- patholic claims of the see of Rome, the system of scriptural and prim¬ itive truth and order, and the beautiful and venerable forms of ancier t devotion, which are embodied in that precious book; we most gladly seize the present opportunity for testifying to the Right Reverend, tha £ord Bishop of Oxford and his Clergy, our deep and heartfelt sympa • jthy with them and with the whole Church of England, in this new con¬ flict with her ancient foe ; and to assure them that "until this tyranny be oyerpast," our fervent prayers shall not cease to be offered up in her behalf to the great Head of the Church, that He would graciously vouchsafe her success in the maintenance, in their full integrity, of her ancient and Catholic rights and privileges, and thus avert from £er belayed children a fresh inroad of" the corrupt doctrine and idol¬ atrous practices maintained by the Bishop of Rome," contrary to God's word and the teaching of the Universal Church, In witness whereof we have hereunto subscribel our names and af¬ fixed the seal of the Episcopate of the Diocese of Georgia, this tenth day of May, Anno Domini one thousand eig^t hundred and fifty-one. ftev. Mr. Mower asked and obtained leave of absence after to-day. After Prayer by the Bishop, Coiiventipn adjourne4 until 5 o'clock, P.M. - < 5 O'clock, p. m. Convention met—Present as in the morning. The Committee on Finance made the following report, which was accepted: Journal. 29 ^ornmittee on finance to whom were referred the accouirts of Uie Ireasurer of the Diocese, and the Treasurer of the Missionary Committee, respectfully report, That they find the statements of these officers cl6ar and accurate, ^nd each item of disbursement supported by a proper voucher. DANIEL GRIFFIN, ) WM. W. LINCOLN, > Committee. n , JAMES CAMAE, \ Columbus, Ga. May, 10th, 1851. Convention proceeded to the election of Treasurers, and of the Missionary Committee, which resulted as follows : Treasurer of the Diocese—GEORGE PARROTT, of Augusta. Treasurer of the Missionary Committee—WILLIAM S. WILLIFQRD, of Macon. Committee onJ^Missions, OF THE CLERGY. OF THE LAITY. Itev. Seneca G. Bragg, Messrs. N. C. Munroe, Rev. J. A. Shanklin, L. N. Whittle. W. S. WiHiford. The Bishop appointed the Rev. Thompson L. Smith to pre&ch faxe next Convention Sermon, and the Rev. B. F. Mower as his'substittfte'. He also appointed the Rev. James D. Gibson to preach the rieit Missionary Sermon, and the Rev. George Macauley as his substitute-. It was Resolved, That the n$xt Convention of the Church in ihis feipcese be held in the city of Augusta, on Thursday fallowing the ffrst Monday of May 1852. Resolved, That the thanks of this Convention be returned to the citizens Of Columbus for the hospitality extended to the members , of this body; and that the Rector be requested to communicate this resolution to them. Resolved, That the thanks of this Cori venftOta be returned to1 'MeSfetei Griffin and Mott, for their liberality in dofiveying the members of this body gratuitously over the stage line on their return to B^ynesville; and tha,t the Secretary be requested to communicate this resolution to the above gentlemen. The report of the Committee on unfinished business was taken (tp, and a motion made to agree to the alteration of the Constitution pro¬ posed af the last Convention. After some discussion, the motion was decided ,*n the negative. After Prayers by the Bishop, Convention adjourned until 0 o'cWck on Monday morning. At night Evening Grayer was read by the Rev. B. F. fitower, arid a $8r|wpn pi^ea.ched l?y the &ev. James D. (Sifesbn. On Sunday morning, the Bishlop held an origination,!iHidn' Witft the 30 Journal. assistance of the Presbyters present, the Rev Barnard Elliott Haber¬ sham was admitted to the Order of Priests. Morning Prayer was rtad by the Rev. J. A. Shanklin ; the sermon was preached by the Rev. T. F. Scott, and the candidate presented by the Rev. B. F. Mower. The Bishop was assisted in the commu¬ nion by the Rev. Dr. Ford. In the afternoon, Evening Prayer was read by the Rev. James H. George, and a: sermon preached by Rev. B. E. Habersham. At night, after service by the Rev. R. M. White, the Missionary sermon was preached by the Rev. T. L. Smith, and a collection made for Diocesan Missions, which was subsequently increased to $98 70. Monday Morning, 12th May, 1851. Convention met according to adjournment, and was opened with Prayers by the Bishop. The minutes of Saturday's proceedings were read and confirmed. The Committee to whom was referred the communication from the Lay members of the Standing Committee, presented the following re¬ port, which was received and laid on the table, and subsequently adopted: The Committee to whom was referred a communication from the Lay members of the present Standing Committee of the Diocese, beg leave respectfully to recommend by way of report, that the Lay members of next Standing Committee be appointed from the city of Augusta, inasmuch as the senior resident Presbyter of the Diocese is settled at that point. E. E. FORD, Chairman. Convention proceeded to the election of a Standing Committee, and of Deputies to the General Convention, which resulted as follows : Standing Committee. 1V OF THE CLERGY. OF THE LAITY. Rev. Edward E. Ford, D. D., Messrs. G. McLaughlin, Rev. Seneca G. Bragg, Edw. F. Campbell, Rev. Thomas F. Scott, Robt; H. Gardiner. Deputies to the General Convention OF THE CLERGY. ' ' OF THE LAITY. Rev. Edward E Ford, D. D. Messrs. George Parrott, Rev. Seneca G. Bragg, James Potter, Rev. Thomas F. Scott, Thbs; M. Nelson,. Rev. Joseph A. Shanklin, - p. M. Nightingale. Resolved, That ;the Secretary of this Convention have owe thousand copies of the Journal, together with the Constitution ana Canons of *he Church punted for distribution; and that he reserve one hundred copies for the use of the Diocese. ' . . Journal. 31 The remaining part of the r port of the Committee on unfinished business was taken up ; and on motion the Committee was continued, the Rev. S. G-. Bragg being substituted in place of the Rev. Dr. Neuf- ville, deceased. Resolved, That the Secretary be authorised to have bound the Jour¬ nal of this Convention from its organization to the present time, to¬ gether with the Journal of the General Convention, for the use of this Convention. Resolved, That the thanks of this Convention be tendered to Wm, B. Bulloch and William P. Hunter, Esqrs., and the Hon. Robert M. Charlton, the Lay members of the last Standing Committee, for their faithful services in that body, and their sincere devotion in the exer¬ cise of their office to the best interests of the Church in this Diocese. Upon suggestion, the Bishop retired from the chair, having called Dr. Ford to preside. The following preamble and resolutions were unanimously passed : Whereas, the Right Rev. Bishop of the Diocese has, in his annual address to this Convention, communicated the intelligence that the Montpelier property has been repurchased and the school reorganiz¬ ed and continued ; and whereas, it is fit and proper that this commu¬ nication should meet with some response from this body. Therefore be it resolved, That the information in regard to Montpelier Institute, conveyed to us by the Bishop of the Diocese in his annual address, is received by this Convention with feelings of deep interest and thankfulness. Resolved, That in the opinion of this Convention, Montpelier Insti¬ tute is an important and efficient ancillary in planting a id sustaining of the Church in Georgia, and as such should be liberally and con¬ stantly sustained ; and we therefore, cordially recommend and com¬ mit the school to the patronage and fostering care of all friends of the Protestant Episcopal Church in this State. Resolved, As the unanimous sense of this Convention, that the Right Rev, the Bishop of this Diocese, in the great sacrifices he has made and in the toil and privations he has endured in sustaining Montpelier Institute, has conferred, especially on this Diocese, a great debt and obligation, which can only increase as in after years the seed he has so faithfully sown and cultivated shall bring forth fruit, and for which good works, we trust his reward awaitetli him. Resolved, That to perpetuate our regard and gratitude for the Bishop of Georgia in this behalf, these resolutions be entered oh the minutes of this Convention and make part of the recordsof the Church. It was Resolved, That a Committee of five Laymen be appointed to revise the assessments of the Parishes for the Bishop's salary. The chair appointed Messrs. Whittle, Griffin, Nightingale, Gairdner and Yonge. After a short absence the Committee presented the following re¬ port, which was adopted : The Committee to whom was referred the resolution for revising the assessment of the Parishes for the Bishop's salary, beg leave to re¬ port :-^That they recommend that the Bishop's salary be fixed at 32 Journal. S&2 pVOODer annum : and that the different Churches be assessed as per the annexed statement to raise the Bishop's fund, the excess being designed to pay the balance now due the Treasurer of the Diocese, and to meet the contingency of future tardy remittances: Christ Church, Savannah, St. John's, - St. Paul's, Augusta, - - Christ Church, Macon Trinity Church, Columbus, Christ Church, St. Simons', - Grace Church, Clarkesville, St. Stephen's, Milledgeville, St. James', Marietta, Emmanuel Church, Athens, St. Andrew's, Darien, St. David's, Glynn, St. Peter's, Rome, - Church of Messiah, St. Marys, St. Philip's, Atlanta, Zion Church, Talbotton, Church of Atonement, Augusta, St. Paul's, Albany, Advent Church, Madison, - Ascension, Cass coM Ggeechee Mission, ... Total $1000 350 500 300 250 25 25 10 25 10 25 50 10 20 10 10 25 25 10 10 10 $2,700 Resolved, That the same Committee be instructed to correspond with Rectors of the different Parishes, to inform them of the abor# assessment and to urge a speedy and faithful compliance therewith. The Bishop now resumed the chair. It was resolved, That the Convention do now adjourn sine die. The Bishop briefly addressed the Convention, and closed itsjej^cj- cises with Prayer and the blessing. STEPHEN ELLIOTT, Jr. Bishop of the Diocese of Georgia, * Thomas F. Scott,. Secretary. Joseph A. Shanklin, Assistant Secretary. PAROCHIAL REPORTS. CHRIST CHURCH—SAVANNAH. Baptisms—(Infants) 17 Marriages, . _jq Burials, > 13 Confirmed, 4 Communicants,—about 160 Sunday School—Teachers and Pupils about the same as last year. Contributions. To Diocesan Missions, .... . . $$573 qq Domestic Missions, 238 52 Foreign Missions, ^ 734 75 Education of Candidates for Orders, - 112 00 Communion Alms, 339 51 Bishop's Salary, .... ... 1000 00 Sunday School children for education of children at Missionary Stations in Africa and China, - - 56 00 Colored Sunday School—for education of a child in Africa 20 00 $3,173 47 The Ladies' Sewing Society contributed of the above amount $287. to Diocesan Missions, and the Ladies Missionary Association contri¬ buted to Domestic Missions $35, and to Foreign Missions $35. The Chinese and the African Societies have contributed $200, and $105 res¬ pectively to the objects of their organisation, which amounts are also included in the above return. For the first time in twenty-three years, this church tenders its con* ventional report through another than its Rector's hands. Of course then this report cannot be as full and complete as heretofore. On Wednesday the first of January 1851, the Rev. Edward Neufville, D. D., so long the untiring and devoted Pastor of Christ Church, closed a faithful ministry on earth, to commence a happy and unending New Year in Heaven. The blow has fallen heavily.— So heavily, indeed, as to leave an irreparable void in the hearts of his £ 34 Parochial Reports. stricken flock, to whom he was bound by the associations of years, and endeared by the strongest and purest of ties. Wardens. Savannah, May 5, 1851. W. P. HUNTER, J ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, AUGUSTA. Rev. Edward E. Ford, Rector. 39 Baptisms—Adults 9—children 30—Total Confirmed, " -7 Communicants—added 17—died 2—removed 6—Repelled 1— Present number, - - - - " " 13® 7 Marriages, Burials 27—(10 not of the congregation) - - - 37 Sunday School, about 90 children, under 7 Teachers, cate¬ chising monthly, - - - - - - - 97 • Collections. For Diocesan Missions—Contributed to Committee on Missions - $353 56 Contributed to the Church of the Atonement, Augusta, 115 00—468 56 For Domestic Missions of General Board, Advent J 66 20 offerings j For Foreign Missions of General Board, Epipha-) ^ qq riy offerings, j For candidates for orders in the Theological Seminary, - 31 62 „ For St Philip's Church Atlanta, to aid in building ) < 293 qq a Parsonage j Communion Alms - 390 w 1,324 38 Of the above stated amount of $353 56 contributed to the "Diocdsaii Committee on Missions, the sum of $200 arose under a bequest in the Will of the late Mrs. Sarah Adams, a pious and estimable Communi¬ cant of the Parish, who in March last, closed an exemplary life adorned by full many an act of Christian benevolence and of zeal for Christ and His Chuich, like that which is here most gratefully re¬ corded. The Rector would be doing injustice to his feelings did he omit tAis opportunity for recording, as an instance of peculiarly thoughtful, kindness and of affectionate interest in himself and his, dn the part of his beloved people, the fact that several'among them have recently caused td be insured upon his life, for the benefit of'his famiiyj the: sumofFivu Thousand Dollars. Parochial Reports. 35 This very signal token of kindness and affection in the flock over whom he has exi rcised the sacred pastoral office for nineteen years, has, he trusts, awakened in him suitable emotions of gratitude, not only towards them, but also towards God, who hath vouchsafed him such favor in their eyes "for his work's sake." He feels that in his performance of that work, he can claim at their hands thatmeasure only of commendation which may be due to sincere and well-meant endeavors for their spiritual welfare, and for the advancement arriong them of the sacred cause of "the Gospel in the Church CHRIST CHURCH, MACON. Rev. J. A. Shanklin, Rector. Baptisms—Adults 1—infants 17—total - 18 Confirmed, 1 in private, no public confirmation having been held. Communicants—added 4—removed 11—died 4—pres¬ ent number, - ^ - 80 Marriages, - -------- 4 Burials- - - - - - - - - 5 Sunday School Scholars, - - - - - " 84 Average attendance 60 to 70. Teachers - - - - ■» - 11 ' Contributions. Diocesan Missions - - - - - - - $109 88 ©tttorch at Rome, - - . . . - - -10 O0 Foreign Missions, - - - - . - - - 70 70 For Miss Williford, - - - - - ; - • • 67 00; Prayer Books and Tracts, 90 00 j Parochial purposes * - - - - 46 70' Children's collection, principally for education in Africa. ■ 11 65i Ladies Association - - - - - - 431 79^ • - ■' - > Total - - - 837 72 itee afcove report is to some extent meagre and unsatisfactory.t— It may not be amiss briefly to state the reasons of this fact. In the first place, the Rector was absent for some time last summer, though during this period the church was,generally kept open by the kind¬ ness of two of his brother jPrestiytfcrs. Ia addition to this in October la^flHr, church building-was taken dotfn ; for three montbs wd' 36 Parochial Reports. shipped in an inconvenient and out of the way room. Since then we have occupied a Public Hall which is used by nearly all the exhibi¬ tions that visit our city. Owing to our situation the Holy Comm union has been administered only four times during the year, nor were we able to enjoy our usual Lenten Services. In addition to all this the winter has been one of unusual worldli- nessand gaiety, and it has required all the care and watchfulness of the Rector to prevent the spirit of the world from invading the church. In this he has not entirely succeeded, but it is hoped that most of our Communicants have held fast the profession of their faith. In the course of the coming Fall we expect to occupy our new building, and then by setting forth the church in the completeness of her services, and thus bringing Christ ever before our people, we humtly trust that God will bless his truth and the means of his appoint¬ ment to the conversion of sinners and the building up of Saints. The decrease in the number of Communicants is owing to the fact that the names of several non-resident members have been erased from the list. TRINITY CHURCH, COLUMBUS. Rev. Thomas F. Scott, Rector. Number of Families, - - - . . 53 Baptisms—Infants, 13—Adults, 3, - - - - 16 Marriages,- - 3 Burials, - - - . . . - 8 Communicants—Added, 12—Removed, 58, Present number—W. 101; B. 4, - . . . Contributions. Diocesan Missions - 100 gg Domestic « - - - - 158 05 ^0re;gn: " , 20 00-284 40 For Orphan Asylum, - Sunday School Books, Objects within the Parish, 55 00 30 31 334 70 Sunday School Teachers—Male, 6. $70* 41 " Females, 8. Pupils—Male 35. Female, 53. . Colored, 18.—120 Of the monies above reported, the Ladies Sewing Society contri- Parochial Reports. 37 buted $178 10, and the Juvenile Missionary Society $5 10. Beside this, there has been received as a legacy for benevolent purposes by the late Miss Coolidge, $50. The great reduction in the number of Communicants above re¬ ported is attributable to the fact that a number of servants heretofore reported from this church, have either been removed beyond its bounds, or transferred to the Diocese of Alabama. The present Rector has so recently taken charge of the Parish, that he forbears to speak of its general condition. The very kind and fraternal manner in which he has been received, and the attendance upon the services, give every ground of encouragement for the future. Twelve pews have been added to our church accommodations, and other repairs or alterations made in the building. GRACE CHURCH, CLARKESVILLE. Rev. B. F. Mower, Rector. Baptisms—Adult 1, children 3, infants 3 - - - - 7 Awaiting confirmation 2 Marriage, 1 Burial—Colored, 1 Communicants—removed 3, added 4, - ~ " - 12 Contributions. At the Holy Communion, $29 12$ For Diocesan Missions, 19 35 For General Missions, domestic, 2 25 " " " Foreign, - - - - 15 25 *' Sunday School library 10 50 '* Paiish school, - - . - .-•50 00 $126 m One of the baptisms reported above, was by the Rev. Mr. Haber¬ sham, who kindly assisted me in the various services of the church for two or three months last summer. During the past year, I have had under my charge three Sunday schools—one in the village and two in the country. There are in all the schools 75 or 80 scholars. The teachers are eight in number. This Spring, a day school tor the poor was commencedin the coun¬ try, seven miles from the village. Thus far it has been very success-* ful. The parents are anxious and willing to send. Several of the Communicants ofthe church act as teachers. gg Parochial Reports. Since tnV last report, the church building has been painted within and without, and the church debt amounting to some six or seven hundred dollars, has been paid. Many of the most influential families of Clarkesville have moved fc,way within the past twelve months. Upon a population where there is never ceasing change, and where very few would stay in one place for any length of time, if they had the means to move, little Can be done by the church except indirectly. In summer the congregation is generally good. I endeavor to perform my duty during the winter season, by going to those who will not come to me, by holding ser¬ vices in the meeting and school houses around Clarkesville, wherever I;cao get an audience, and especially by establishing Sunday schools and supplying these schools with books. St. JOHN'S CHURCH—SAVANNAH. Rev. Rufus M. White, Rector. Communicants added, - 17 do Removed, --6 do Died, 4 do Present Number, 109 baptisms—Infants 19—Adults 1— 20 Confirmed, 4 Marriages, - 4 Blirials—from the Congregation, 4; Strangers, 14 - - lS The weekly offertory has produced during the year: Ear the Bishop's Salary, $250 00 F®r Diocesan Missions, 210 00 Btoit General Domestic Missions, - 100 00 Foreign Missions,- - - . . . jqO 00 Candidates for Orders, 49 00 The Poor of the Parish, - 263 70 Convention expenses, 10 00 _«>' 9g55 7Q Jitesides which,, there has been contributed for the Church at ;/ Atlanta, - - - - 139'SO1 Fpr- the Mission at Shanghai, - _ /_ - 9000 ithe Sunday School for China and Africa, - - v '45100-' Tnfal •■•i "i: xoiai, . . . . - . . . . fimao The expenses of the Orphan Asylum and. the Parish school yvhich. supported as usual, are not included in this accoqnt of tire contri¬ butions of the Parish. 1 1 Parochial Reports. The Sunday school is improving. The Ladies' Sewing Society is doing effective service. The church has been opened as hereto¬ fore, upon ail the days lor which a special service is appointed in the Prayer Book. During the Season of Lent we had Daily Eve¬ ning Prayer in the church, and during the Passion Week, service and a sermon each night. The services during the whole season were generally well attended ; and it is hoped, were profitable to many. Soon after our last Convention, I found myself by severe domestic afflictions, compelled to resign the charge of my Parish, which re-? signation took place on the first of June ; and in July, God removed from me by death, one who had been truly a help-meet to me, in all the duties of my ministry, and all the trials 01 life, From the first ot June to the first of November, the Rev. George Macauley had tem^ porarv charge of the Parish ; and ministered most acceptably among the people. Having received so gratifying a proof of the confidence and affection of my old parishioners as to receive from the vestry an invitation to become again their minister, I will, " God being my helper, give faithful diligence, always so to minister among them the doctrine and sacraments, and the discipline of Christ, as the LortJ hath commanded, and as this church hath received the same, according to the commandments of God," and I pray God that it may be with such good success, that I may be able to present them all, perfect iq Christ Jesus." ST. LUKE'S CHURCH—MONTPELIER, GA. Rt. Rev. Stephen Elliott, Jr. D. D. Rector, Rev. Seneca G. Bragg, assistant Rector. Number of white families. 8 Communicants—White 15, colored 1, .... 10 Baptisms—Adult, none, infant 1, - 1 Confirmations, none Marriages—White none, colored 1, .... j Funerals—White none, colored infant 1, X Sunday school—including Pupils of MontpeLer Institute— number of scholars 60, teachers 3, 63 Colored Sunday school—Average attendance of adults and children 20, teachers 4, - Contributions. Chiefly by Montpelier Ladies' Missionary Society, (inclu- 40 Parochial Reports. ding ten dollars from a Female communicant,) for Diocesan Missions, - - " - - - $ 50 Do. for Domestic and Foreign Missions, (including from a Female communicant $5 for each, making ten dollars,) 65 Foi Missionary purposes, or for Chapel, (at the discretion of Bishop Elliott,) -50 For Special Benevolent objects, (50 of which contributed by Ladies' Missionary Society, and 10 by two individuals,) 60 For Sunday School Library, by Ladies' Missionary Society, 5 Total, $230 Having no suitable house for Public Worship, to which to invite families residing in the vicinity ofthe Institute, we can not hope tor the enlargement of the church beyond the limits of the school. Sys¬ tematic religious instruction is given to the pupils in Bible classes, as well as through the appointed channels of Divine service. Select portions of the Holy Scriptures are committed to memory and recited each day : and we have gratifying evidence that thf3 good seed of the Gospel is springing up into spiritual life and yielding fruit—to the praise ofthe Divine Husbandman, our Lord Jesus Christ. ST. ANDREWS' CHURCH, DARIEN. Rev. George H. Clark, Rector. There have been no important changes in this Parish during the past year. The services held once a fortnight in the winter, and once a month during the summer, have been well attended, and have awak¬ ened some interest among those who are not Episcopalians. The debt incurred by the erection of the Church edifice, is still un¬ paid. It is to be hoped, that the difficulties which impede the pros¬ perity of this Parish, may be removed; and that the zeal and the prayers of those who are connected with it, may be rewarded by rich and abundant blessings. Number of Communicants is 26, Baptisms, infants 3. To the Right Reverend the Bishop of the Diocese of Georgia. ST. DAVID'S CHURCH, GLYNN COUNTY. Rev. George H. Clark, Rector. This Parish is at present sustained by four families. Services have been held once in two Sundays through the year, at the Church, or the summer residences of the Planters, and about once in two weeks, du¬ ring the winter, at each ofthe plantations. Parochial "Reports, 41 During the sumrrier a Sunday School was established and the children were instructed by the Rector in the catechism. By the liberality of two families, the church edifice has been c&fpet. ed, arid a surplice placed in the vestry room. If the statistics of the Parish do not report contributions—made for Institutions abroad—it should be remembered, that the gentlemen of St. David's within a few years, have erected a Church edifice at an ex¬ pense of $1,000, and a Parsonage at an expense of nearly $1,500. Baptisms—adults 3, infants 1. Marriages—2. Confirmations—(in Savannah) 1. Communicants—10. To the Right Reverend the Bishop of the Diocese of Georgia ST. JAMES' CHURCH, MARIETTA. Rev, J. S. Hanckel, Rector Elect. The subscriber resigned Ihe Rectorship of St. James' Church the last of February. Services have since been Regularly conducted by i&ev. J. J. Hunt, to whom the late Rector was greatly indebted tor Several years for very kind and frequent assistance, both in the church and Sunday school. Number of Families, ------- Baptisms—Infants, - - 10 Confirmed, - -- -- -- -- 2 Marriages; - -- -- -- - - 3 Funerals, - -- - - -- -- 3 Communicants—added, 8; removed, 5 Present number—White 45; Colored 3 ... 48 Collections for Diocesan Missions, - - - $16 38 Domestic, - 10 00 Total, - - - - : $26 38 This Parish continues gradually to increase; and with God's bless¬ ing (ipon the labors of the Rector elect; we may fondly anticipate a still greater degree of prosperity. THOMAS F. SCOTT. 42 Parochial Reports. EMMANUEL CHURCH, ATHENS. Rev. T. L. Smith, Rector. Baptisms—Infant 1, adult 1, Marriages, - Burials " Confirmed, - Communicants—Died 1, removed 8, Contributions. To Diocesan Missions, - - - $14 65 " Domestic " - - - - 10 10 " Communion alms, - - - 22 95 " Benevolent purposes connected with the Parish, 445 30 Total, $493 00 The Rector and vestry hava given testimonials to two candidates for Orders during the past year, and the Rector has presented three for Ordination. So far as I have been able to learn, Emmanuel Church, Athens, was organized in the fall of'42, and was received into the Diocese as a parish at the convention of May, 1843. And by the Grace of God she has continued to this day ; notwithstanding the continual draining she has suffered yearly by removals, the opposition she has met from enemies, and the hindrances sustained from Satan. Amid all the vicissitudes through which she has past, the great head of the church has always left a remnant of true believers, and in all her temptations from the great enemy of souls, there have been a few names which have not defiled their garments. And often where her enemies have thought that her foot had "well nigh slipt," God .has always raised up some faithful friend to bring her timely help. So that we may well say, verily " The Lord of hosts has been with us—the God of Jacob is our refuge." ST. PETER'S CHURCH, ROME. Rev. James D. Gibson, Rectok. ■ ' Number of families connected with the Parish, » (»2Q Baptisms—Adults 1, infants 19, total - - 20., Communicants, removed 3, ex-communicated 1, added by removal 4, present number, .... 22 Confirmations, 7 Marriages, 2 Sunday schools 2, teachers 7, scholars 63 white, 1 colored, 64 Parochial Reports. 43 Communion alms, $24 96 Lenten collection for Diocesan Missions, - 1 83 Easter day &c. for Domestic Missions, - - - - 1 75 $28 54 Itiswith humble gratitude to the author ofall good that the Rector of this Parish is enabled to report it in so favorable a condition; although in the past year he has had many things to discourage him, the nature of which he deems inexpedient to report. In Vans Valley (mentioned in the Bishop's last annual address) we have services every month at two different places, at both of which the congregations are large and deeply attentive. In my opinion this point is second to no other in the Diocese as a Missionary field. [An effort is at present being made, principally through the influence and exertions of a church family resident there, to build a church in the village of Cave Spring. At present we worship in the Female Academy which has been kindly tendered to us. CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, CASS CO. Rev. William J. Peedue, Rector. Families, - - - - - - - ... 2 Baptisms—Infants, 1—Adults, 5, - - - 6 Confirmed, colored ..... 2 Candidates for confirmation, - - - - 2 Communicants—Removed 2, added, 2, present number, 7 Marriages, - - - - - - 2 Funerals, - - - - 1 cv j o u i ) Teachers, .... 1 Sunday School-j ScholarS) . 8 Several times during the present Ecclesiastical year, as opportunity occurred, I have read Prayers andpreached both in Cassville andin the new town of Calhoun. At the last mentioned place there are one or two Episcopal families, and many warm friends of the church, who earnestly desire the regular and stated services of Her ministry. A lot has been secured on which to erect a Church Edifice. At the church of the Ascension, our acknowledgements are due to a lady of Maryland for the gift of a very handsome Communion Set; also to three ladies of Savannah for a valuable present to the Resctor of the Parish. ''God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, wjuch ye have shewed towards his name, in that ye have mihistered to the Saints, and do minister. (Heb. VI. 10.) 44 Parochial Reports. 0 ZION CHURCH, TALBOTTON. Rev. Richard Johnson, Rector. Baptisms, \ Communicants, ...... g Sunday School pupils, - - - - 5J Candidates for confirmation, .... 4 Contributions to Diocesan Missions, - - $20 00 This Parish has suffered much from a, severe spell of sickness, with which it pleased the Great Head of the church to afflict the Rector. From the 2d Sunday in September last, to the 1st Sunday after Easter he was unable to perform any duty. He feels yery thankful to be able to report that he is again able to offer the bread of lite to hunger¬ ing souls. A fine organ has been secured for tbe church,/vvhich soon will be in use. The Rector is provided with funds to complete; the interior of the church building which will soon be done. ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH, ATLANTA. Rev. William J. Zimmer, Minister. Communicants—Removed 3, added 2, total - - -8 Families, - 6 Baptisms—Adult 1 Candidates for oojifirmatioa, ..... l B-urials, ....... 1 Sunday School—Pupils - - - - -.60 " " Teachers, ----- 10 «• •' Library, volumes, - - - 1,2$ Communion collections, .... $19 qQ, Expended on the church for fence, &c., - - 313 50 Collected in Atlanta and Marietta for a parsonage, - 141 50 »' " Augusta for a parsonage, ... 300 00 " " Savannah, " " «». - 300 00 " " Charleston, " - - 392 62 " " Wilmington, N. C. and Virginia, - 168 00 The, prospect is favorable—attendancet from 30 to 50; many of th!6 Sunday s.chool take a part in the service. I give ono half of each Sunday to. the Sunday school—school in the morning before service, and in the afternoon. In the afternoon the exercises consist of chantr. ing, reading the psalter and prayer, and reading, explaining, and ap¬ plying the collect, Epistle and Gojspel for tlie day, In consequence, of sickness caused by sleeping in my vestry room through necessity, I was unable to preach for 12 weeks last winter. I'his'ahd the haVing to teach my day school in the church, forced me' to build ; T com- Parochial Reports. . 45 menced mainly on my own responsibility, believing that Goa full report of all their proceedings to each succeeding annual Convention. Canon IV.—It shall be the duty of the Vestry of each Church in con¬ nexion with this Diocese to pay, or cause to be paid, into the hands of the Treasurer of the Convention, at each annual meeting of the Con¬ vention, the amount of the assessment laid upon the churches rear pectively represented by them for the support of the Episcopate of this Diocese. Canons. 53 Canon V. Section 1. Whenever any number of persons shall as¬ sociate to form an Episcopal Congregation, they shall adopt articles of association for their government, in which they shall acknowledge •and accede to the constitution, canons, doctrines, discipline and wor¬ ship of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, and the constitution and canons of the Diocese of Georgia; they shall assume a suitable name by which their Church cr Parish shall be designated, and elect two Wardens and any number of Vestrymen at discretion, not exceeding eight. A certified copy of the articles of association, and of the proceedings at their adoption, signed by the Wardens, shall them be laid before the Convention, and if approved by that body, dele¬ gates from such congregation or Parish may take seats in the Convene 'tion, and the congregation shall be considered as united to the Con., veiition and subject to its decisions. Section 2.—The election of Wardens and Vestrymen in every Parish thus constituted, shall take place annually on Easter Monday, unless some other time be specified in ths actot incorporation, with the assent of the-ecclesiastical authority of the Diocese. 54 Treasurers Report. DIOCESE OF GEORGIA, IN ACCOUNT WITH GEORGE PARROTT, TREASURES. 1850. DR. May 9. To balance due Treasurer, ac't. ren'd. this day, - $289 08 June 1. Cash paid Bishop Elliott, - 1 400 00 June 12. Cash, " " " - 2 100 00 500 00 June 21. Paid Rev. Mr. Scott, printing Journals, 3 60 00 Sep. 12. Paid Bishop Elliott's bill, - 4 100 00 Sep. 21. " » - - 5 100 00 Oct. 16. Paid Bishop Elliott, - - 6 250 00 " Paid Bishop Elliott, - - 7 50 00 500 00 " Paid quota to the General Convention, 8 28 00 Dec. 4. Paid Bishop Elliott's bill, - - 9 500 00 Dec. 26. Paid Rev. Mr. Scott, (being allowance for Convent,) ... 10 15 00 1851. March 1 Paid Bishop Elliott's bill, - - 11 500 00 $2,392 08 1851. May 5. To balance due Treasurer, account rendered this day, $124 58 (Christ Church, Macon, is behind quota to Bishop's Salary for 1850 and 1851.) 1850. May 10. By St. Peter's Church, Rome, St. James', Marietta, Emanuel Church, Athens, Christ Church, Macon, Trinity Church, Columbus, St. Paul's Church, Augusta, St. John's Church, Savannah, Chiist Church, Savannah, Trinity Church, Columbus, St. Paul's Church, Augusta, - Christ Church, Macon, (for 1849 a 1850) St. John's Church, Savannah, - Christ Church, Savannah, » Christ Church, St. Simons, St. John's Church, Savannah, - Christ Church, Savannah, St. Paul's, Augusta, - Balance due Treasurer to new ac $2,392 08 GEORGE PARROTT, Treas. of the Diocese of Georgia. Near Augusta, Ga., May 5,1851.—E: E. Treasurer's Report. 56 recapitulation. Received from Christ Church, Savannah, - „ . .. : Ghrh• - - . 35356 « ri, J"5 .Savannah, . . . 260 00 .< SV J?a,con' - - 109 88 irinitv Columbus, .. „ jog 35 St. James ** Marietta, ^ ^ ^ jg ^ St. Stephens*" Milledgevilie, .. ® <« 21 95 " St. Luke's, " Montpelier, ^ •. 50 00 " Emmanuel •' Athens, « „ * 14 25 M Christ " St. Simons, 0 _ 35 21 M Grace •' Clarkesville, . - B 25^65 " Church of the Messiah, St. Marys, » - 14 50 " Ogeechee Mission, - - » 15- 00 " A Lady of Marietta, » - » 20 00 " Convention collection at Talbotton, „ » 20 00 1687 58 B xlance on hand last report, • .. 100 03 $1,787 61 £atfdRev. B. E Habersham, Missionary atMadi^fln, • - $100 00 " Rev. R. Johnsoii, Missionary at Talbotton, _ . 300 00 " Rev* J. L> Smith, Missionary at Athens, _ _ 150 00 " Rev. W. D. Harlow, Missionary at St. Marys, „ -74 75 " Rev. B? F. Mower, Missionary at Clarkesville, «, 150 00 •' Rev J D Gibson, Missionary at Rome, - 300 90 " Rev. E P Brown, Missionary at St Simons, „ - -112 50 ** Rev. W J[ Zimmer, Missionary at Atlanta, 0 . 200 -00 44 Rev. W P Gahagan, Missionary at Griffin, o « 15 00 " Rev. J H George, Missionary at Albany, . « 50 00 « Rev, B F Mower, balance due last year, . .. - 24 00 « Rev. E P Brown, " " " " - » 37 50 " Rev. W J Zimmer, " " " " ' " 38 89 Balance on hand 234 97 $1,787 61 Balance brought forward, - - $234 97 Amount due Rev E P Brovra, - - 37 50 Nett balance, $497 47 Vf. S. WILUFORD, TrSas. Miss. Con. E. E.—Miay % ABSTRACT OF PAROCHIAL REPORTS. Christ, Savannah St. Pauls, Augusta Christ, St.-Simons Christ, Macon Trinity, Columbus Gnce, Clarkesville St. John's, Savannah St Stephen's,Mi 11 edge ville St. Luke's, Montpelicr St. Andrew's. Dan en St. David's, Glynn St. James', Marietta Emanuel, Athens ?t-Petet's Rome...... Ascension, Cass Co Messiah, St. Mary's Ogechee Missi n... 8t.Philip's, Atlanta Zion, Talbotton. Advent, Midison. St. Paul's, Albany RECTORS, &C. E. E. Ford, D. D; K. P. Brown. F. A. Si anklin, T. F. Scott, B. F. Miwer. 15. M. While. G. Macaulev. ( Rt. Rev. S. Elliott, D. D. (S. O. Bragiij Ass't. (G. H. Clark, ( late Minister. J. S. Hanckel. T. L. Smi'h. I. D. Gibson. W. J. Perdue. W. C. Williams. W. J. Zimmer. 7. Johnson. B. E. Habersham, George, (28 208|236|46 70|107J11 984 4b 99 1745.69 621.77 1349.3514061.63} 7778.44(891773,862 Rules of Order. RULES OF ORDER. Rutfe 1. The business of each day shall be introduced by the tQj^r for Daily Morning Prayer and a Sermon. Rule 2. When the President takes the chair, no member shall con¬ tinue standing, or shall stand up, unless to address the chair. Rule 3. The order of doing business in the Convention shall be at follows: 1. The appointment of a Secretary by ballot. 2. The appointment of Committees of the Convention, and Special Committees. 3. The Annual Address of the Bishop. 4. The reading of the Parochial reports. 5 Reports from Committees of the Diocese. 6. Reports from the Treasurers. 7. Reports from Committees appointed at the last Convention. 8. Reports from Committees. 9. Election by ballot of Treasurers, Standing Committee of the Diocese, Diocesan Missionary Committee, and Deputies to the General Convention. Rule 4. When any member is about to speak in debate, or present any matter to the Convention, he shall, with due respect, address him¬ self to the President, confining himself strictly to the point in debate* Rule 5. No member shall absent himself from the service ofthe Convention, unless he have leave, or be unable to attend. Rule 6. No member shall speak more than twice in the same de¬ bate, without leave of the Convention. Rule 7. A question, being once determined, shall stand as thejudg* ment ofthe Convention, and shall not be drawn into debate the same session, unless with the consent of two-thirds of the Convention ; Provided always, that any member ofthe Convention voting in favor of any question, may, on the same day in which the vote is taken, or on the succeeding day, move a reconsideration of said vote. Rule 8. No motion shall be debated, or shall be considered as be¬ fore the Convention, unless seconded, reduced to writing, and read by the Secretary. 58 Standing Resolutions. Rule 9. When a motion is under consideration, no other motion shall be made, except to amend, to divide, to commit, or to postpone; a motion to adjourn, however, shall always be in order, and shall be decided without debate. Rule 10. A question on amendment shall be decided before the original motion. Rule 11. Every member who shall be present when the question is put, shall vote, unless personally interested, or excused by the Con¬ vention from voting. Rule 12. When the Convention is about to rise, or adjourn, every member shall keep his seat until the President shall leave the chair. STANDING RESOLUTIONS. FOR PROVIDING A PERMANENT FUND FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE EPISCO¬ PATE, ADOPTED 1841. Resolved, That, as it is important that the formation of a permanent fund for the support of the Episcopate in this Diocese be at once com¬ menced, each Rector of a Parish is requested, annually, to call the at¬ tention of his parishioners to the subject, and invite contributions for the object in such mode as he may deem most expedient. That the Standing Committee of the Diocese be trustees of this fund, to whom all the collections are to be paid over by the respective Rectors, and the amount thus paid over be invested by the said trustees in what may appear to them the most safe and profitable manner—the interest an¬ nually leceived to be added to the principal, so that for the present the fund may be accumulating. And further, Resolved, That the Standing Committee, as trustees aforesaid, be re¬ quested to report to each annual Convention the amount received dur¬ ing the year, the sources from which received, and the manner in which the same is invested. OF THE ORGANIZATION OF NEW PARISHES, ADOPTED 1842. Resolved, That in the organization of new Parishes, the following form of declaration be recommended, and the meeting in which it is adopted be held and conducted according to the provisions of Canon V: "We, the subscribers, assembled for the purpose of organizing a Church, (or Parish) of the Protestant Episcopal Church in —, county of , and State of Georgia, after due notice given, do hereby agree The Style or Title of Churches—form of Certificates. 59 to form a church (or Parish) to be known by the name of —— Church, , and as such, do hereby acknowledge and acce , doctrine, discipline and worship, the constitution an cano Protestant Episcopal Church in the U. States of America, constitution and canons of the same church in the Diocese o and we do accordingly appoint A B and C D to be t e rs con- and E F, G H, I J, to be the first Vestrymen of Church,,