When was it published?

June 18, 1861 in The Manchester Journal

Domestic News June 18, 1861

The Manchester Journal

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. Geo. B. Manser D. D., Hon. Roderick Richardson, Cyrus A. Booth, Geo. R. Chapman, J. E. Higgins, Bishop Hopkins, Rev. John A. Hicks, Rev. Albert H. Bailey, Rev. C. R. Batchelder, R. G. Cole Esq., S. Deming, Esq., H. R. Richardson Esq., Rev. J. Sweet, Rev. Thos. A. Hopkins

Q: What keywords are associated?

Episcopal Convention, Vermont Church, Diocesan Officers, Bishop Hopkins, Rebellion Support

Manchester, Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont

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What is this article about?

The Annual Diocesan Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Vermont met at St. Paul's Church in Burlington from Wednesday, October 5 to Friday, October 7, 1864, electing officers, appointing committees, and passing resolutions in support of the government against the rebellion.

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The Annual Diocesan Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Vermont, commenced its session at St. Paul's Church Burlington, Wednesday the 5th inst., and closed Friday the 7th.

The following officers were elected for the ensuing year.
Rev. Geo. B. Manser D. D., Bennington. Secretary; Hon. Roderick Richardson, Montpelier, Treasurer; Cyrus A. Booth, Vergennes. Geo. R. Chapman, Woodstock, J. E. Higgins Brandon, Finance Committee.

An elegant address urging an earnest and firm support of government, against the present rebellion, was given by Bishop Hopkins. The address represented the condition of the diocese as a prosperous one.

The following standing committee were appointed.
Rev. John A. Hicks, Rev. Albert H. Bailey. Rev. C. R. Batchelder, R. G. Cole Esq., S. Deming, Esq., H. R. Richardson Esq.,

Rev. J. Sweet was appointed to preach the sermon before the next Diocesan Convention, Rev. Thos. A. Hopkins. Substitute.

Resolutions tendering acknowledgement to the citizens of Burlington, for their generous hospitalities were passed.

The next Annual Convention, was ordered to be held at Burlington.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Event Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Episcopal Convention Vermont Church Diocesan Officers Bishop Hopkins Rebellion Support

What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. Geo. B. Manser D. D. Hon. Roderick Richardson Cyrus A. Booth Geo. R. Chapman J. E. Higgins Bishop Hopkins Rev. John A. Hicks Rev. Albert H. Bailey Rev. C. R. Batchelder R. G. Cole Esq. S. Deming, Esq. H. R. Richardson Esq. Rev. J. Sweet Rev. Thos. A. Hopkins

Where did it happen?

Burlington, Vermont

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Burlington, Vermont

Event Date

Wednesday The 5th Inst. To Friday The 7th

Key Persons

Rev. Geo. B. Manser D. D. Hon. Roderick Richardson Cyrus A. Booth Geo. R. Chapman J. E. Higgins Bishop Hopkins Rev. John A. Hicks Rev. Albert H. Bailey Rev. C. R. Batchelder R. G. Cole Esq. S. Deming, Esq. H. R. Richardson Esq. Rev. J. Sweet Rev. Thos. A. Hopkins

Outcome

officers elected: rev. geo. b. manser d. d. as secretary, hon. roderick richardson as treasurer, finance committee: cyrus a. booth, geo. r. chapman, j. e. higgins. standing committee appointed. rev. j. sweet to preach next sermon, rev. thos. a. hopkins substitute. resolutions passed thanking burlington citizens. next convention in burlington.

Event Details

The convention commenced at St. Paul's Church in Burlington, with an address by Bishop Hopkins urging support against the rebellion and noting prosperous diocese condition.