When was it published?

January 19, 1854 in South Carolina Temperance Advocate

Domestic News January 19, 1854

South Carolina Temperance Advocate

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. Thomas F. Scott, Rt. Rev. Stephen Elliot, Rt. Rev. Bishop Cobbs, Rt. Rev. Bishop Davis, Rev. Mr. Hume, Rev. Mr. Clarke, Rev Mr. Smith, Rev. Mr. Williams

Q: What keywords are associated?

Episcopal Consecration, Thomas F Scott, Savannah Christ Church, Bishop Elliot, Missions Addresses

Charleston, Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina

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What is this article about?

In Savannah, Ga., Rev. Thomas F. Scott of Columbus was consecrated as Missionary Bishop to Oregon and Washington Territory in Christ Church on Jan. 8. Bishops Elliot, Cobbs, and Davis officiated, with other clergy assisting. Afternoon sermon and evening mission addresses followed.

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Savannah, Jan. 9.—The impressive ceremony of consecrating the Rev. Thomas F. Scott of Columbus, Ga., Missionary Bishop of the Episcopal Church to Oregon and the Territory of Washington was performed in Christ Church in this city, yesterday forenoon. The officiating Bishops were the Rt. Rev. Stephen Elliot, Bishop of Georgia and pastor of Christ Church, who presided, and the Rt. Rev. Bishop Cobbs of Alabama, and the Rt. Rev. Bishop Davis of South Carolina. The Rev. Mr. Hume, of Tennessee, the Rev. Mr. Clarke of St. John's Church in this city; the Rev Mr. Smith, also of Savannah; and the Rev. Mr. Williams, of the Ogeechee Mission, were likewise present, assisting in the services.

In the afternoon, Bishop Davis preached in St. John's Church, and in the evening addresses were delivered in Christ Church on the subject of Missions.—Republican.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Event

What keywords are associated?

Episcopal Consecration Thomas F Scott Savannah Christ Church Bishop Elliot Missions Addresses

What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. Thomas F. Scott Rt. Rev. Stephen Elliot Rt. Rev. Bishop Cobbs Rt. Rev. Bishop Davis Rev. Mr. Hume Rev. Mr. Clarke Rev Mr. Smith Rev. Mr. Williams

Where did it happen?

Savannah, Ga.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Savannah, Ga.

Event Date

Yesterday Forenoon (Reported Jan. 9)

Key Persons

Rev. Thomas F. Scott Rt. Rev. Stephen Elliot Rt. Rev. Bishop Cobbs Rt. Rev. Bishop Davis Rev. Mr. Hume Rev. Mr. Clarke Rev Mr. Smith Rev. Mr. Williams

Event Details

The ceremony of consecrating Rev. Thomas F. Scott as Missionary Bishop to Oregon and Washington Territory was performed in Christ Church. Officiating bishops: Stephen Elliot (presiding), Cobbs of Alabama, Davis of South Carolina. Assisting clergy: Hume of Tennessee, Clarke of St. John's Church Savannah, Smith of Savannah, Williams of Ogeechee Mission. Afternoon: Bishop Davis preached in St. John's Church. Evening: Addresses on missions in Christ Church.