The Rev. Robert Smith stated, that in consequence of Mr. Pinckney and Mr. Kean, not attending the General Convention, Mr. Parker and himself, agreeably to the power given May 31, 1786, appointed Robert Herriott and John Mitchell in their place. And at the Convention at Wilmington, the Rev. Mr. Smith appointed John Rutledge, jun. by virtue of the same authority. Resolved, unanimously, that the thanks of this Convention be given to the Rev. Robert Smith, for his assiduity and attention in the Conventions at Philadelphia and Wilmington. The Committee appointed to draft Rules for the order, govern. ment and discipline of the Pro. Epis. Church in So. Ca. made report.* Adjourned to Thursday Oct. 18. SIXTH CONVENTION Of the Pro. Epis. Church in the State of So. Ca. held in Charleston the 18th Oct. 1787. CHARLESTON, Oct. 18, 1787. The Delegates of the undermentioned Parishes met this day agreeably to adjournment : St. Philip's-The Rev. Mr. Smith, the Rev. Mr. Frost. St. Thomas-The Rev. William Smith, Hopson Pinckney, Esq. Dr. Syme. St. James', Goose-Creek-The Rev. Mr. Ellington, Peter Smith, Esq. Deputies from a majority of the Parishes Associated, not appearing, the above Gentlemen adjourned, sine die. SEVENTH CONVENTION Of the Pro. Epis. Church in So. Ca. held in Charleston on the 6th, 7th and 8th May, 1789. The Convention met, viz: CHARLESTON, May 6, 1789. St. Philip's-The Rov. Robert Smith, Daniel Cannon. * Copies of this Report were ordered to be sent to the different Vestries for their opinions thereon; but as it was not afterwards acted upon by the Convention, it is here omitted. St. Michael's-The Rev. Dr. Purcell. Christ-Church-Arnoldus Vanderhorst, John Dart. MAY 7, 1789. The Convention met according to adjournment, viz: Prince-George, Winyaw-General Gadsden. St. John's, Colleton-John Gibbs, William Brisbane. 9 o'clock. Adjourned until to-morrow at MAY 8, 1789. The Convention met according to adjournment, viz: St. John's, Colleton-John Gibbs, William Brisbane. St. James', Goose-Creek-The Rev. Ed. Ellington, Peter Smith. The above Gentlemen produced appointments from their several Vestries, except from St. James', Goose-Creek, who are requested to send them to the chairinan, at a future day. On motion, Resolved, that Deputies be elected to the General Convention to be held at Philadelphia, the last Tuesday in July next. Whereupon, the following Gentlemen were unanimously elected: The Rev. Robert Smith, William Smith, Col. Lewis Morris, William Ward Burrows, William Brisbane. Resolved, that in case any of the Deputies should not attend the General Convention, the Deputies present shall have authority to appoint any citizen or citizens of this State in their place. Adjourned, sine die. EIGHTH CONVENTION Of the Pro. Epis. Church in So. Ca. held in St. Philip's Church, in Charleston, Oct. 19, 1790 CHARLESTON, Oct. 19, 1790. Agreeably to notice given in the Gazettes, for the respective Vestries of the Pro. Epis. Churches, to meet at St. Philip's Church, this day, the following Deputies appeared: St. Philip's-Rev. Dr. Smith, the Rev. Thomas Frost, Mr. Corbett, Mr. Cannon, Mr. Manigault, Mr. Villepontoux. * St. Michael's-Rev. Dr. Purcell,* Roger Smith,* Mr. Dawson, Mr. Loocock, Mr. Waring, Mr. Greenland. St. James', Goose-Creek-Rev. Ed. Ellington, Peter Smith.* St. Thomas and St. Dennis-Dr. Syme,* Mr. Bryan, Mr. Pinckney. St. Paul-Col. Skirving.* St. John's, Colleton-Mr. Gibbs, Mr. Brisbane.* Prince George-Rev. Andrew McCulley, Mr. Kinloch,* General Gadsden. St. Stephen's-Peter Porcher, Philip Porcher.* St. Mark-Rev. Matthew Tate. St. Helena-Rev. Stephen C. Lewis' St. Bartholomew-Dr. Pringle-* The Rev. Dr. Smith in the chair. The General Constitution and Canons being read, were unanimously agreed to. The Liturgy next coming under consideration, the question was put; whether it should be adopted? and it passed unanimously in the affirmative. On the appointment of a Standing Committee, Resolved, that in those parishes where a Clergyman is resident, he shall be received at this Board with one Lay-Delegate; and where that is not the case, one Lay-Delegate only shall appear. Any two of the said Committee shall have power to adjourn from day to day, and any seven of them to form a quorum. The following gentlemen were accordingly appointed: (Vide names of Deputies.) St. Mark. The resident Clergyman and Mr. Guignard. St. Helena.-The resident Clergyman and Col. Barnwell, Any Clergyman thinking himself aggrieved by his Vestry, in being discharged from his cure, or otherwise, in order that the matter may be fully and candidly investigated, and his character placed in that point of view the case requires, may make an appeal to the aforesaid committee; who shall sit in judgement on the same. Provided always, that no gentleman of the parish, where the Clergyman was formerly resident, shall sit as a member in said committee. On motion, Resolved unanimously, that the thanks of this Convention be given to the Rev. Dr. Smith, the Hon. William Smith, and William Brisbane, Esq. (their Delegates in a General Convention of the Pro. Epis. Churches held in Philadelphia,) for their great zeal, strict attention and services in the same. Resolved, that the annual meeting of this Convention shall be always holden on the third Tuesday in October; being the day preceding the Anniversary of the Society for the Benefit of the Widows and Orphans of the Clergy of the Pro. Epis. Church. Adjourned accordingly to said day. Those marked thus are Members of the Standing Committee. NINTH CONVENTION Of the Pro. Epis. Church in So. Ca. held in St. Michael's Church, Charleston, Oct. 18 & 20, 1791. CHARLESTON, October 18, 1791. Agreeably to a Resolution entered into on the 19th day of October 1790, the following gentlemen, Delegates from the undermentioned Parishes, met at St. Michael's Church, this day. St. Philip's.-The Rev. Mr. Frost, Mr. Corbett, Mr. Radcliffe. St. Michael's.-The Rev. Dr. Purcell, Mr. Dawson, Mr. Loocock, Mr. Greenland. St. Stephen's.-Peter Porcher, Robert Marion. St. Luke's.-The Rev. Mr. M'Culley, Mr. Hort. St. Thomas'.-Mr. Bryan. St. Paul's.-Col. Skirving. St. John's, Colleton.—Mr. Brisbane. Dr. Purcell in the chair. Adjourned to Thursday the 20th inst. at ten o'clock. October 20, 1791. The Convention met according to adjournment. PRESENT: St. Philip's.-The Rev. Dr. Smith, the Rev. Mr. Frost, Mr. Cannon, Mr. Radcliffe, Mr. Corbett. St. Michael's.-The Rev. Dr. Purcell, Mr. Loocock, Mr. Waring, Mr. Greenland. St. Thomas'.-Mr. Pinckney, Mr. Bryan. St. Paul's.-Col. Skirving. St. Stephen's.-Peter Porcher, Robert Marion. St. Luke's.-The Rev. Mr. M'Cully, Mr. Hort. St. James', Goose-Creek.-The Rev. Mr. Ellington, Peter Smith. St. John's, Colleton.-Mr. Brisbane. Dr. Smith in the chair. On motion, Resolved, that the annual meeting of this Convention shall be held the day subsequent to the Anniversary of the Society for the Relief of the Widows and Orphans of the Pro. Epis. Clergy, instead of the day preceding. Resolved, that any member of this Convention, going from this state to the Northward, be entitled to sit in the General Convention, to be held at New-York, in September 1792. The Rev. Mr. Frost was elected to represent the Church in this state in the General Convention. The Standing Committee is continued. TENTH CONVENTION Of the Pro. Epis. Church of So. Ca. held in St. Michael's Church, Charleston, on the 18th Oct. 1792. CHARLESTON, October 18, 1792. At the Annual Meeting of the Deputies of the Associate Parishes held at St. Michael's Church, this day, viz: The Rev. Dr. Smith; Mr. Cannon; Mr. Folker; Dr. Purcell ; Mr. Loocock; Mr. Waring; Rev. Mr. Ellington; Peter Smith; Col. Skirving; Rev. Mr. M'Culley; Mr. Bryan; Mr. Pinckney. No business being brought before the Convention, they adjourned. There was no Meeting in October, 1793. ELEVENTH CONVENTION Of the Pro. Epis. Church in So. Ca. held in St. Michael's Church, Charleston, on the 16th Oct. 1794. CHARLESTON, October 16, 1794. At the Annual Meeting of the Convention of the Pro. Epis. Church, held at St. Michael's Church this day, viz: St. Philip's—The Rev. Dr. Smith, Major Lining, the Rev. Mr. Frost. St. Michael's-The Rev. Dr. Purcell, Col. Vanderhorst, John Huger. St. Andrew's-The Rev. Mr. Mills. St. Bartholomew's-The Rev. Mr. Blackwall. St. Helena, Beaufort-The Rev. Mr. Tate. St. James', Goose-Creek-Peter Smith. The subject of the Bishops claiming a negative on all the Proceedings of the Clergy and Laity in Convention assembled, came before them; and the unanimous opinion was, that no such power should be granted. It was then suggested, that as such an opposition would probably occasion a schism, and that we should be separated from the general Association, as no other State, except Virginia, seemed united with us in such a resolve, whether it would not be expedient, prior to any secession taking place, to delegate some person from this place to obtain the Episcopate; in order to accommodate persons 1 |