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August 17, 1832
Staunton Spectator
Staunton, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Episcopal Convention of New Jersey convened in Morristown on the 2nd and 3rd instant to elect a bishop, with Rev. John Croes favored by clergy and Rev. Dr. Creighton by laity, resulting in no election due to split votes. Low attendance from cholera fears; adjourned to New Brunswick on the first Wednesday in October.
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Episcopal Convention of New Jersey.—The adjourned meeting of this Convention, for the purpose of electing a Bishop, was held in Morristown on the 2d and 3d instant. The prominent candidates were the Rev. John Croes, of this city, and the Rev. Dr. Creighton of New-York. The former had the greater number of the Clerical votes—and the latter of those of the laity. There was of course no election, since by the Constitution, the successful candidate must have a majority, of both orders. The Convention was thinly attended, in consequence of the alarm created by the Cholera. It has again adjourned to meet in New-Brunswick the 1st Wednesday in October next.—[New-Brunswick Fredonian.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Episcopal Convention
Bishop Election
New Jersey
Cholera Alarm
Morristown
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. John Croes
Rev. Dr. Creighton
Where did it happen?
Morristown, New Brunswick
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. John Croes
Rev. Dr. Creighton
Location
Morristown, New Brunswick
Event Date
2d And 3d Instant; 1st Wednesday In October Next
Story Details
Adjourned Episcopal Convention in Morristown fails to elect bishop due to split votes between clergy favoring Rev. John Croes and laity favoring Rev. Dr. Creighton; low attendance from cholera alarm; adjourns to New Brunswick in October.