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Episcopal Convention*The Annual Convention of the ProtestautEpiscopal Church of the Diocese of N. Carolina, opened at St. James’ Church in this Town on Wednesday last. The Bishop of the Diocese was present, as were nineteen of the clergy of the same ; being the whole number but three. The Rev. Dr. May of Philadelphia, and the Rev. Mr Lyman of the Diocese of Maryland, were also present as visitors. The lay delegation was small. Mr E. J. Hale of Fayetteviile was chosen Secretary of the body.—The Convention sermonwas preached on Wednesday morning by theRev. Mr Singletary of Washington, N. C.,and services were had in the forenoon and evening of each day. On Saturday night the Bishop administered to twenty six persons —four of whom were colored—the impressive rite of confirmation.On Sunday the Rev. Messrs. Backhouse, Geer, and Cheshire, were admitted to the order of Priests, and Mr C. B. W alker tothe order of Deacon.The following named gentlemen were elect-ted delegates to the General Episcopal Convention of the United States to meet in the city of New York. The Rev. Messrs. Mason, Singletary, Buxton, and Johnson of the clergy, and Messrs. Judge Ruffin, Geo. E. Spruill, Wm. C. Lord and Josiah Collins of the laity.— Wilmington Chronicle.
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Fayetteville North Carolinian
Fayetteville, North Carolina, US
Sat, May 15, 1841
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