TERRE HAUTE, THURSDAY, JUNE 7TH, 9 O'CLOCK, A. M. The Convention met pursuant to adjournment, the Assistant Bishop in the Chair. Morning Prayer was read by Rev. Messrs. Lusk, Averill and Bellam; the Assistant Bishop pronouncing the Benediction. After calling the roll, the minutes of yesterday's session were read and approved. The Committee on Credentials further reported as follows: Beport: The Committee on the Certificates of Lay Delegates report the Certificates of the following Delegates as correct: ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, LAPORTE-Judge E. Morrison, H. P. Holbrook Whereupon, Messrs. Samuel Smyth and Samuel Burnell took their seats in the Convention. The Treasurer then read his Annual Report, which was referred to the Committee on Accounts. The Committee on Canons presented the following Report: The Committee on Canons presents the following proposed Canon. submitted to the committee by John H. Stotzenburgh, Esq., and respectfully recommend its adoption: PROPOSED CANON XVI. For the purpose of erecting new Parishes and strengthening feeble ones the Bishop or Assistant Bishop shall have power to detail the Rectors of any Parish within the Diocese four Sundays in each year, at equal intervals, to officiate at any station within the Diocese, specified by him; and it shall be the duty of such appointee to devote such time, not exceeding a week, as the Bishop or Assistant Bishop may designate, to parochial work at such stations; the necessary expenses of each visit to be paid out of the Diocesan Missionary Fund. Rev. Mr. Martin offered the following resolution: Resolved, That Clergymen of the Diocese, not entitled to seats in this Convention, Clergymen of other Dioceses, and candidates for Holy Orders, present in this city, be invited to seats in this Convention. Whereupon Rev. Jos. S. Jenks, Jr., of the Diocese of Kentucky, took a seat in the Convention. The Trustees of the Diocese presented the following Report: The Trustees of the Diocese, to whom was referred so much of the Assistant Bishop's Address as relates to the erection of an Episcopal residence, and the sale of the Cook County Land, respectfully report that they have had the matter under consideration, and in accordance with the suggestions of the Address, would recommend the sale of the land, and the purchase or erection of a suitable house for the Bishop, at Indianapolis. If the proceeds of the sale should be insufficient, doubtless some reliance might be placed on private contributions. They therefore suggest the passage of the following resolutions: Resolved, That the Trustees of the Diocese be authorized to sell and convey the land belonging to the Church in this Diocese, situated in Cook County, Illinois, upon such terms as they may see fit. Resolved, That the Trustees be authorized to apply the proceeds of the sale towards the purchase or erection of a suitable residence for the Bishop, at Indianapolis. Resolved, That they be authorized to solicit contributions. Resolved, That they be authorized to employ a person or persons for the purpose of carrying these resolutions into effect. Resolved, However, that no sale be made of the said lands, or purchase made at Indianapolis, except by the written consent of each Trustee. The Report was accepted, and the resolutions contained therein adopted. On motion of Rev. Mr. Spalding, the following resolution was adopted: Resolved, That a Committee, to consist of two Clergymen and three Laymen, be appointed, to consider the expediency of revising the basis of assessment for the Diocesan Fund, to report as soon as possible. The Chair appointed as such committee, Rev. Messrs. Spalding and Wakefield, and Hon G. A. Bicknell, J. O. D. Lilly and H. B. Payne. Rev. Mr. Spalding offered the following resolution: Resolved, That Canon IV of the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese of Indiana " of Lay Delegates," be amended by the addition to Sec 2, of said Canon, immediately before its final clause, of the words "If there be no election after the notice given, or if the Deputies elected cannot attend, the Rector and Wardens, or if there be no Rector, then the Wardens, shall have power to fill the vacancies, the certificates in such cases setting forth the facts that have called for an election in this way. Referred to the Committee on Canons. Proposed Canon XVI, was then taken up and unanimously adopted. On motion of Rev. Mr. Martin, it was Resolved, That the Secretary be requested to make a list of such Parishes as come under the provision of Canon VIII, and publish it upon a leaf of the Journal. It was resolved by the Convention to refer Canon III to the Committee on Canons, to inquire whether it conflicts with the Statutes of the State of Indiana. The Committee on so much of the Assistant Bishop's Address as refers to the Missionary Work of the Diocese, presented the following Beport: The committee, to whom was referred so much of the Assistant Bishop's Address as relates to the Missionary Work of the Diocese, recommends the passage of the following Canon: CANON XVII. SEC. 1. The Board of Missions for this Diocese shall consist of three Clergymen and two Laymen, elected by ballot, at the annual meeting of the Convention, of which Board the Bishop and Assistant Bishop shall be members, and one of them shall preside at its meetings. Three members shall constitute a quorum. SEC. 2. The Bishop or Assistant Bishop shall nominate all Missionaries for election by the Board, and select the Missionary stations. The Board shall regulate the amount of salary, and such stipend shall be paid quarterly in advance. SEC. 3. An offertory shall be invariably taken up, at any Missionary Station, by the itinerant Missionaries employed by this Board, on every Sunday or other day on which there is Divine Service; which offertory shall, from time to time, be remitted to the Treasurer of the Board. The Treasurer of the Diocese shall be Treasurer of the Board, and shall be, ex-officio, a member of the Board. SEC. 4. The Board shall hold a meeting on the evening of the first day of the meeting of the Annual Convention, when the Secretary and Treasurer of the Board shall read their Reports, and addresses be delivered on the subject of Missionary Work, and an offertory be received in aid of the the funds of the Board. SEC. 5. The Board shall hold office until their successors be elected; the Board shall meet at least three times in each year, at such times and places as may be designated by the Bishop or Assistant Bishop, who also shall have power to call special meetings of the Board. SEC. 6. No Missionary shall be appointed for a longer term than one year. SEC. 7. Fifty dollars shall constitute a person an this Board, and one hundred dollars a Patron. Honorary Member of SEC. 8. This Board shall have power to make rules and regulations for the carrying out of the Missionary Work of the Diocese, provided they are not inconsistent with the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese. The Report was received and the proposed Canon referred to the Committee on Canons. The Standing Committee presented the following Report: To Right Rev. George Upfold, D. D., L. L. D., Bishop of the Diocese of Indiana: The Standing Committee of the Diocese respectfully report, that owing to unavoidable circumstances, no report was made by the Secretary, to the Convention of 1865. The present report, therefore, covers the years 1864, 1865, and 1866. During this time, the official acts of the Committee have been as follows they have recommended as Candidates for Holy Orders, 1864, Dec. 6-WILLIAM LUSK, JR. 1866, April 3-THOMAS J. Danner. May 21-THOMAS WILLIAM MCLEAN. They have signed testimonials, recommending for Ordination to the Diaconate, They have signed testimonials, to recommend for ordination to Priest's Orders, 1864, Dec. 6-REV. ABRAHAM REEVES, 1865, Aug. 20-REV. MARTIN V. AVERILL. 1866, Jan. 29-REV. THOMAS LLOYD BELLAM. They have signed testimonials, consenting to the proposed Consecration to the Episcopate 1864, Oct. 3-REV. THOMAS HUBBARD VAIL, D. D. Bishop Elect of Kansas. 1864, Oct. 25-REV. ARTHUR CLEAVELAND COXE, D. D., Assistant Bishop Elect of Western New York. 1865, Dec. 4-REV. JOHN BARRETT KERFOOT, D. D., Bishop Elect of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. All of which is respectfully submitted, on behalf of J. B. MCCHESNEY, Secretary. JAMES RUNCIE, President. On motion of Mr. H. B. Payne, the Convention proceeded to the election of the Standing Committee. The Chair appointed Rev. L. W. Russ and Dr. John A. Wood, Tellers. On motion of Rev. Mr. Large, balloting was dispensed with, and Dr. John S. Irwin, the present Treasurer, was re-elected. The Committee on Accounts reported as follows: The Committee on Accounts, respectfully submits that they have examined the Report of the Treasurer of the Diocese, with the accompanying vouchers, and find them in all respects correct. The committee suggests the adoption of the following resolution: Resolved, That the thanks of the Convention are tendered to the Treasurer, John S. Irwin, M. D., for the skillful efficiency with which he has managed the finances of the Diocese, and also for the forcible and perti |