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ent into the Legislature which they are of opinion cannot be carried. The Crown, in its gislative as well as its administrative capacity, is compelled to change its policy; but in the e of a bishop with a right of veto, sitting in a synod of clergy and laity, his position is ry different; he sits and debates in the same chamber, and by expressing an absolute ad irresponsible opinion, he must necessardy influence the independent action of the clergy ad laity, and thus (as in Vernon) nothing is put to vote in the Convention which does not mport with the views entertained by the diocesan; the Bishop thereby possessing the ower which is not recognised in any fiec constitution in Europe or America.
Resolved,―That this parish remains unaltered in its opinion, expressed in its resolutions [September 1854, and respectfully protest against the formation of such a convention, as alculated to disturb the present harmony and unity of this diocese, and to lead to the intro- uction of novelties and changes destructive of the peace of the Church.
Resolved,—That this meeting desire to express their respect for their Bishop, and regret at they are compelled to differ with him in opinion on this important subject. Resolved,―That the foregoing Resolutions be forwarded by the rector and churchwardens, ccompanied by suitable remonstrances to his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Colonial Secretary, and that they be also published.
Passed unanimously.
(A true Copy.)
(signed)
John C. Crargen,
Vestry Clerk.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE
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Copy of a DESPATCH from Lieutenant-Governor Sir J. G. Le Marchant to the Right Honourable Lord John Russell.
My Lord,
No. 2. Lient.-Governor
Sir J. G. Le Mur-
chant to the Right
Halifax, N. S., 24 May 1855,
(Received 4 June 1855,)
Hun. Lord Joku Russell.
A DESPATCH, No. 6, dated 27th April last, which I had the honour of receiving n the 8th of May, enclosed to me the copy of a letter from the rector and
24 May 1855.
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hurchwardens of St. George's parish. Halifax, Nova Scotia, together with certain 9 April 1855.
esolutions, passed at a public meeting, on the subject of the establishment of a Church Convocation in that diocese.
The letter of the rector and churchwardens, therein referred to, I conceived it ny duty to forward to the Archdeacon of this diocese, in the absence of the Lord Bishop of Nova Scotia, with a request that he would be so good as to afford me he benefit of any report or observations which the importance of the subject, in us opinion, may require, for your Lordship's information.
1 now have the honour to transmit to your Lordship the enclosed report of the Archdeacon, by which your Lordship will perceive, that the Bishop of Nova Scotia as lately received a letter from the Archbishop of Canterbury, in which he con- gratulates his Lordship on the success which has attewled his first movements, nd expresses a hope that he may also succeed in the establishment of such neelings.
23 May 1855.
I have, &c. (signed)
J. Gaspard Le Marchant.
Enclosure in No. 2.
Enel, in No. 2.
Sir,
Halifax, 23 May 1855. I vs had the honour to receive your letter of the 10th instant, enclosing copies of ertafi documents from the rector and churchwardens of St. George's Parish, Hulitax, equesting me to report, for his Excellency's information, upon the circumstances of the
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On the 4th August 1854, the bishop of the diocese addressed a circular to the clergy, ppointing 11th October 1864 as the day of his visitation at Halifax. In his circular "he Iso stated, in reference to the Colonial Church Bill then before the British Parliament, hat he had at length determined to summon a meeting of clergy and lay delegates, to be- eld the day following the visitation day, "in order that the members of the Church may lecide for themselves whether they will hold periodical Church assemblies or not.”
Consequently a large meeting was held at Halifax, consisting of clergy and lay repre- entatives of the Church. After much deliberation it was deciued by a large mujority in avour of holding such meetings, viz.:
For the Meetings, 37 Against them
Clergymen and 28 Lay Delegates.
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The Bishop has lately had a letter from the Archbishop of Canterbury, in which he congratulates his Lordship on the success which has attended his first movements, and expresses a hope that he may also succeed in the final establishment of such meetings.
Captain Walker,
&c. &c. &e.
I have, &c. (signed)
Robert Willis, Archdeacon.
No. 3. Right Hon. Lord John Russell to Lieut.-Governor
Sir J. G. Le Mar- chant.
11 June 1855.
(No. 9.)
No. 3.
COPY of a DESPATCH from the Right Honourable Lord John Russell to Lieutenant-Governor Sir J. G. Le Marchant.
Sir.
Downing-street, 11 June 1855. I HAVE to acknowledge the receipt of your despateli, No. 61, of the 24th of May, enclosing a letter from the Archdeacon on the subject of the establishment of a Church Convocation in the diocese of Nova Scotia.
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Ordered, by The House of Commotis, tade Printed,
11 August 1855.
I have, &c.
(signed)
J. Russell.
(Mr. John Ball.)
CONVOCATION in the Diocese of Nova Scotia. the Subject of the ESTABLISHMENT OF A CHURCH
and the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia, on between the Secretary of State for the Colonies COPIES OF EXTRACTS of CORRESPONDENCE
CHURCH CONVOCATION (NOVA SCOTIA).