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January 21, 1785
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Maryland legislature appoints Rev. Dr. Smith, President of Washington College, to travel to London for consecration as state Bishop. Other states seek similar episcopal appointments, with a bishop planned for Nova-Scotia in spring.
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NEW-YORK, Jan. 6.
By accounts from Baltimore, we are informed, that the legislature of Maryland, have appointed the Rev. Dr. Smith, President of Washington College, to embark for London, and apply for consecration to perform the functions of Bishop of that state. Several other consecrations are applying for to embark to the bench of Bishops, and it is imagined that most of the states will be accommodated with episcopal establishments. It is certain there will be a Bishop consecrated and sent out in the spring to Nova-Scotia.
By accounts from Baltimore, we are informed, that the legislature of Maryland, have appointed the Rev. Dr. Smith, President of Washington College, to embark for London, and apply for consecration to perform the functions of Bishop of that state. Several other consecrations are applying for to embark to the bench of Bishops, and it is imagined that most of the states will be accommodated with episcopal establishments. It is certain there will be a Bishop consecrated and sent out in the spring to Nova-Scotia.
What sub-type of article is it?
Appointment
Religious Event
What keywords are associated?
Maryland Bishop Appointment
Rev Dr Smith
Episcopal Consecration
Nova Scotia Bishop
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Dr. Smith
Where did it happen?
Maryland
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Maryland
Event Date
Jan. 6
Key Persons
Rev. Dr. Smith
Event Details
The legislature of Maryland appointed Rev. Dr. Smith, President of Washington College, to go to London for consecration as Bishop of Maryland. Several other states are applying for bishops, and a bishop will be sent to Nova-Scotia in the spring.