si1ty-First Annual Convention OF the Pro-
testant Episcopal Church OF Pennsylyania'
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The Convention rssembled a, o'clock yesterday AFTER
noon when the minutes of the morning session were read
and approved.


Judge Lewis offered amendment 10 the 9Th article OF
the Constitution 70 the effect that the votes OF the lay
delegates in ar election OF Bishop be taken by ayes and
noes. and the name Of each recorded
An amendment offered that two thirds OF all the
ee,a,es-cercal and syshould be present, which was
agreed "a.


Dr. Ducachet wa, in favor OF voting by ballot


Jas = Smith, ESQ. suggested the referring OF Judge
Lewis motion 10 committee, which was concurred ~
and Judge wis., James ). Smith, and Vim NJ Meredith,
were appointed.
On motion Messrs. Newbold Kempton Robert Toland,
and John Welsh Jr chosen Trustees OF the Christ
Fund.


Il was moved and adopted that the residence OF cler
gyman Tor Conventional year. in the Diocese shall en-
,ltle him 10 a seat in the Convention.


The thanks the Convention were then voted o the
Rev. Dr. Bull for his faithful discharge st the duties OF the
Chair Also to the Secretary and Assistant Secretary
and to Rector Vestry and Wardens OF ST. Andrew
Church.


Amouon to exclude Chapains Of the Navy TO seat IN
the Convention, was, after short debate. denied.


The minutes were then read and approved.


The four lat Of the 99th Psalm. commencing


10 ever pray for Salem's peace" &c.
Were sung when the venerable President pronounced the
Benedcton and the els, Animal Convention OF the Pro-
tes,aut Episcopal Church Of enns was 1ecla cd
adjourned sne de.