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The Rev. Mr. BRONSON reports the state of the parishes in which he has offici- ated since his ordination, at the last Convention, as follows :-
St. Paul's Church, Medina .- When Mr. Bronson first visited this parish, the number of worshippers was small, and the few who bore true love to our Zion, were almost discouraged; but, by the blessing of God on his imperfect services, they are now somewhat increased in numbers, and strengthened in spirit. Many appear to be realizing the importance of eternal things, who were before indifferent. He has officiated among them one-fourth of his time, and is happy to state, that the people have contributed, very generally, towards his support, according to their means. A clergyman with a family, who resided among them, might ob- tain half his maintenance, and be instrumental of much good. Baptisms, (in- fants) 2; communicants-about 20.
St. John's Church, Liverpool .- This parish, in which Mr. Bronson has preached several Sabbaths, is still in an unsettled state. The number of members is sinal- ler than formerly, in consequence of the withdrawing of several, for the organi- zation of another parish in an adjoining town. A spirit of brotherly love and ar- dent piety, appear the most necessary for the prosperity of this Church. Baptismn, (adult.) 1; communicants, 10
St. Matthew's Church, Columbia .- Considering circumstances. Mr. Bronson thinks this parish much more flourishing than either of the two just mentioned, though he organized it but a year ago last February. It is made up in part, of the fruits of a revival which took place the preceding winter ; during which, he could not but observe, with pleasure, the remarkable engagedness of the people in the liturgical services of our church. Ile has not been able to visit them on the Lord's days since the beginning of the present year, but has endeavored to see them once a month, on week-days, and preach to them the words of eternal life. Ile cannot help saying, he feels peculiar attachment to this parish, as the revival here was the first fruits of his labors in the church, and the means of his deter- inining to continue in this Diocese, though he had only come to it upon a visit, from New England, to see his friends.
Baptisms, children 9, adults 4; total 13.
St. Stephen's Church, Grafton .- This church was organized about three months since, and through God's blessing, is in a prosperous condition, through small in
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point of numbers. It took its rise from a revival which commenced the fourtli of July, a year ago, under circumstances of peculiar interest. Mr. Bronson has preached to this people generally once a month, sometimes oftener. They have it in contemplation to ercet a church, and should they obtain some assistance from abroad, can no doubt effect it. In this place, as well as in Columbus, Mr. B. has observed, the congregation enter hcartily into the spirit of our liturgy, both during and sinee the revival. It is his firm conviction that there are no means so effectual in a season of religious excitement, as tlie services of the church. Here are food and medicine, sword and shield, for every stage of the Christian warfare.
Baptisms, children 5, adult 1, total 6; communicants, 14 ; marriages, 2 ; funcr- als, 2; Sunday scholars, 20.
St. Paul's Church, Norwalk .- Mr. Bronson officiated in this place for the first time, a year last July, and found the parish so destitute, that he engaged for one- fourth of his time, till January last, when he engaged for one-half of the time, for the present year. The prospects of this church are encouraging, though the people are not so zcalous as could be desired. There is a Sunday School in the parisli, connected with which is a library of growing importance.
Baptisms 7; communicants 20; funerals, in the country 6; marriage 1 ; Sunday School scholars 60.
On his way home from last Convention, Mr. Bronson preached in Delaware, Berkshire, Mount Vernon, Loudonville, and Wooster.
Missionary services have been performed by Mr. B. in New Haven, Lyme, Port- land and Florence, Huron county ; in Elyria, Carlisle, Eaton, Grafton and Co- lumbia, Lorain county ; and in Liverpool, Medina county. In several of these places, the people have contributed a little, in grain, towards his support.
In conclusion, Mr. Bronson cannot refrain from acknowledging the goodness of God, in the uninterrupted health which he has enjoyed, and the sueeess which has attended his labors.
The Rev. Mr. WING reports to the Bishop, that sinee his Ordination in June, he has preached every Sabbath except one, in the parishes of St. John's Church, Worthington ; Trinity Church, Columbus ; St. Peter's Church, Delaware ; and Grace Church, Berkshire, successively. In St. Peter's, Delaware, he has bap- tized five children. His duties in the College have prevented his becoming very intimately acquainted with the spiritual state of these parishes; but there are abundant indications that the faithful labors of a settled elergyman would be very successful.
The Rev. WILLIAM SPARROW reports that, from the time of his Ordination- last Convention-till Christmas, he continued to preach twice every Sabbath, devoting one-third of that period to Columbus, another to Worthington, and dividing the remainder between Delaware and Berkshire, excepting one Sunday, spent by invitation in Rushville. Since Christmas, he has been prevented by his official duties in the literary Institution of the Diocese, and rather infirm health, from officiating more than about seven weeks this summer. In Rushville, he baptized one child ; in Columbus, two; and in Worthington, six ; and admin- istered the communion three times. Of the spiritual condition of the parishes in which he has preached, he cannot speak from personal knowledge, not having had time for parochial visitation; but if kindness and liberality to himself be any proof of their reciving the truth in the love thereof, that proof has been abundantly affordcd. The people in Berkshire are contemplating to erect a church, as soon as possible, and they in Worthington are actually engaged in the pious undertaking. Heaven smile upon the effort, and grant, that while thus occupied in building the house of the Lord, they may, themselves, " be builded together for a habitation of God, through the Spirit !"
On motion, adjourned till to-morrow morning, at 8 o'clock.
SEPTEMBER 6TH, 8 O'CLOCK, A.M.
Convention met according to adjournment.
Divine service was performed by the Bishop.
On motion, the Convention proceeded to the election of the Standing Committee, Deputies to the General Convention, and
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three Trustees of the Theological Seminary and Kenyon College. The result was as follows :-
Standing Committee-Rev. Intrepid Morse, Rev. John P. Bausman, Rev. William Sparrow, William Little, Josiah Barber.
Deputies to the General Convention-Rev. Silas Freeman, Rev. Amos G. Baldwin, Rev. John Hall, Rev. William Sparrow, Bezaleel Wells, Arory Buttles, William Little.
Trustees of the Theological Seminary and Kenyon College-Rev. Silas Freeman, Hon. Judge Thomas, William Little.
The following clergymen were then appointed to preach at the next stated Convention :-
The Convention Sermon-Rev. William Sparrow; Substitute, Rev. J. P. Bausman. The Missionary Sermon-Rev. Silas Freeman; Substitute, Rev. A. G. Baldwin.
The following resolution was unanimously adopted :-
Resolved, That this Convention do most cordially approve the objects of the American Colonization Society, and earnestly recommend the same to the coun- tenance and support of the members and friends of the church in this Diocese.
The Secretary having read a communication from the General Convention, submitting certain resolutions respecting proposed alterations of some rubrics and offices of the Book of Common Prayer, the following resolution was, on motion, unanimously adopted :-
Resolved, That this Convention feel constrained, by an imperious sense of duty, and an earnest desire for the peace and unity of the church, to disapprove the alterations of our incomparable Liturgy, proposed by the General Convention held in Philadelphia, November, 1826.
Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to examine the accounts of the Treasurer of the Convention.
The Rev. Mr. Morse and Judge Bailhache, were appointed accordingly, and having examined the accounts, reported them correct.
On motion, the Convention adjourned, to meet in the afternoon at 3 o'clock, at Gambier.
GAMBIER, 3 O'CLOCK, P.M.
Convention met pursuant to adjournment.
Divine service was performed by the Rev. Mr. M'Millan, and a sermon preached by the Rev. Mr. Freeman.
Resolved, That the next stated Convention of this Diocese by lield in this place on the second Friday of October, 1828.
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The reports from the Wardens of parishes destitute of pastors, were then presented to the Bishop. [The substance of them is contained in Appendix, No. III.]
Resolved, That this Convention do heartily approve "The Prayer Book, Sun- day school, and Tract Society of the Diocese of Ohio," and hail it as an Institu- tion happily adapted to the peculiar circumstances and wants of our people, and likely to produce incalculable geod. [See Appendix, No. II. ]
A Hymn having been sung, and the Episcopal blessing, on motion, the Convention arose.
PHILANDER CHASE,
Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Ohio, and President of the Convention.
Attested :
WILLIAM SPARROW, Secretary.
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APPENDIX No. 1.
REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The Protestant Episcopal Missionary Society of the Diocese of Ohio, in account with SAMUEL JOHNSTON, Treasurer.
1826.
DR.
June 9. To cash paid the Rev. John Hall, per order of the President, $150 00
Aug. 15. To postage, - 0 50
To this sum, loaned D. I. Caswell, Esq., - 450 00
April. To this sum loaned C. Hammond, Esq., - 100 00
Dec. To this sum advanced the Rev. Mr. M'Millan for miss. servicos, 85 00
[1827.]
May 10. To this sum loaned William Hartshorne for four months, - 200 00
To horse hire on missionary duty, 3 00 -
80 79
$1,069 29
1826.
June 8. By balance due from old account, -
$30 15
14. By this sum, received in part payment of a loan to N. G. Pen- dleton, Esq., - 150 00
Aug. 15. By one half of the avails of a claim placed in the hands of D. L. Collier, Esq., by the Agent of the F, & D. Missionary Society of the P. E. Church, presented by the late Mrs. Mrs. McDonough, -
251 52
66 By the other half of the same, presented by the F. & D. Miss- ionary Society, - 251 52
66 By this sum, received of R. Fosdick, for loan to Christ Church, 100 00 [1827.]
Jan. 10. By this sum, received of C. Hammond, Esq., 100 00
By interest on the same, 4 50
April 3. By this sum, received of R. Fosdick, from Christ Church, in- cluding interest, 151 60
Aug. 31. By cash of Daniel I. Caswell, Esq., for interest on sum loaned him, - 27 00 By cash received of Mrs. Ann B. Allynn, of Lansingburgh, New York, 3 00
$1,069 29
By balance due, $80 79 SAMUEL JOHNSTON, Treasurer.
(Errors excepted.)
APPENDIX No. II.
CONSTITUTION Of the Prayer Book, Sunday School and Tract Society of the Diocese of Ohio.
ART. I. This Society shall be called The Prayer Book, Sunday School, and Tract Society of the Diocese of Ohio.
ART. II. The object of this Society shall be, to advance the cause of Religion, by uniting the exertions of its friends and multiplying the facilities of instruction in its truths.
ART. III. The annual contribution of one dollar, to the funds of the Society, shall constitute the contributor a member, and the contribution of ten dollars at any one time, shall constitute a member for life.
ART. IV. The Bishop of the Diocese shall be ex officio President of the Society.
·
Aug. 31. To balance due,
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ART. V. The other officers of the Society (to be chosen annually by ballot) shall be six or more Vice-Presidents, a Corresponding Secretary, a Recording Secretary, and a Treasurer, who, together with the President, shall constitute a Board of Managers, and have power to fill all vacancies occurring in their own body, during the year, adopt By-Laws for their own government, superintend the publication of Prayer Books, Tracts and Sunday School Books, appoint an Agent to conduct the sales, and adopt such other measures as may, in their opinion, promote the objects of the Association ; and for the readier dispatch of business, elect, out of their own body, an Executive Committee, in whom shall be vested the powers of the Managers, when the Board is not in session, and who shall make report of their doings at each annual meeting of the Society.
ART. VI. Any Prayer Book, Sunday School or Tract Society, within the Dio- cesc of Ohio, associated for the furtherance of the objects of this Society, may become auxiliary, by the payment of two dollars to its funds, and shall be enti- tled to purchase the Society's Books and publications at a discount of twenty per cent.
ART. VII. The annual meetings of the Society shall be holden at Gambier, on the first day of the sitting of Convention.
ART. VIII. At any annual meeting of the Society, such amendments may be made to this Constitution, as shall be recommended by the managers and ap- proved by two-thirds of the members present.
OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY. President-Right Rev. PHILANDER CHASE, D. D., ex officio.
Vice Presidents-Rev. Intrepid Morse, Rev. Samuel Johnston, Rev. John P. Bausman, Rev. Gidcon M'Millan, Rev. C. P. Bronson, Col. John Johnston, Bez- aleel Wells, Esq., Judge Bailhache, Mr. William Little, Amos Woodward.
Corresponding Secretary-Rev. M. T. C. Wing.
Recording Secretary-Mr. Charles W. Adams.
Treasurer-Rev. William Sparrow.
Agent-Mr. Nathan Stem.
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APPENDIX No. III. STATISTICS OF THE DIOCESE, 1827.
Names of Parishes and Places.
Families.
Commun.
Inf.Baptm
Ad.Bapt'm
Total No.
| Marriages.
Funerals.
Catechum.
Sund. Sch.
Christ Church, Cincinnati,
90
70
18
18
7 20
65
100 Rev. Sam'l Johnston, Rev.Gideon M'Millan.
St. Matthew's, Hamilton, All Saints', Portsmouth, St. Paul's, Chillicothe,
20
23
2
16
20
4
4
100 Rev. John P.Bausman
St. Philip's, Circleville,
15
15
2
140
St. John's, Worthington,
35
70
6
170
St. Peter's, Delaware,
20
20
5
104
Grace Church, Berkshire,
10
10
60
St. James', Zancsville,
20
30
15
Rev. A. G. Baldwin.
-
-
20
25
3
6
37
Christ Church, Seneca,
Rev. Intrep. Morse.
60
114
27
6
33
2
4
70
7
12
10
10
9
53
Rt. Rev. P. Chase.
-
45
53
14
1
15
4
2
60
Rev. John Hall.
St. Michael's, Unionville, St. James', Batavia,
11
10
1
1
-
1
Trinity Church, Cleveland, St. Paul's, Mcdina,
20
2
2
St. John's, Liverpool,
10
-
1
1
St. Mark's, Columbia,
Rev. C. P. Bronson.
St. Paul's, Norwalk, St. Stephen's, Grafton,
-
-
14
1
6
21
2
20
-
J
St. James' Church, Piqua,
12
10
18
These parishes have had the occasional services of Messrs. Wing and Sparrow.
St. Mark's, Mill Creek, St. Matthew's, Perry, St. Luke's, Marietta,
2
10
-
35
69
14
2
16
2
4
30
Christ Church, Beaver, St. Paul's. Steubenville, St. James', Cross Creek, St. Peter's, Morristown, St. Thomas', St. Clairsville, Harcourt Parish, Gambier, St. John's, Springfield, St. James', Boardman, Christ Church, Windsor, St. Peter's, Ashtabula,
Rev. Silas Freeman.
9
4
13
20
7
-
-
11
6
60
Trinity Church, Newark, Granville,
9 3 coco /
I col
0
Trinity Church, Columbus,
1
1
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