to decline giving any aid during the past year. The sum raised by collec Richard Platt, St. John's Chapel. Managers for Life. tions fifteen months ago, has been long Jacob Stout, jun. Zion Church. The Board cannot conclude this Report without expressing their high sense of regard, and of obligation towards the Superintendents and Teachers, to whom they are indebted for the prosperous state of the Schools under their care. The commendation which they can bestow, is the smallest part of the reward to which such exertions are entitled. It will arise to them from the children whom they have benefitted, and the parents whose hearts they have made glad; from the approval of their own bosoms, and the respect of all the good; but especially from the favour of him whose cause they have promoted, by rescuing the neglected and the ignorant from their exposure, and nurturing them for his service, and who, therefore, will not fail to give them their recompense. Signed by order of the Board, Joshua Jones, Philip Hone, Thomas L. Ogden, Richard Platt, Henry Rogers, David Clarkson, Luther Bradish, Jonathan Goodhue, Matthew Clarkson, William Bayard, Thomas S. Clarkson, D. P. Camp. bell, Thomas N. Stanford, Moses Rogers, Ezra Weeks, John Low, D. R. Lambert, B. W. Rogers, John B. Coles, Matthew Clarkson, jun. Richard Whiley, John Watts, M. D. Abijah Hammond, Nehemiah Rogers, Francis Panton, John Anthon, James L. Bell, Peter Schermerhorn, Jonathan Ogden, Frederick Depeyster, William B. Clarkson, Robert Bayard, and John Pintard. Superintendents, Trinity and Grace Churches, J. Smyth St. Paul's Chapel, T. T. Groshon. A payment of twenty dollars constitutes a Manager for life, and ten dollars a Member for life. The annual subscription is any sum not less than one dollar. Abstract of the Proceedings of the An- (Continued from page 158, and concluded.) THE REV. Tillotson Brownson, D.D. Rev. Ashbel Baldwin, and the Rev. Philo Shelton, were elected the standing committee. The Rev. Mr. Croswell presented a report from the society "For the Promotion of Christian Knowledge," which was read and accepted, and such parts of it as should be deemed expedient, were ordered to be inserted on the Journals of the Convention. Report of the Board of Direction of the Connecticut Protestant Episco pal Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge. In presenting their second annual report to the Convention, the Board regret to say, that the funds of this Society have not been sufficient to enable them to carry its laudable and important objects into such general and ex tensive effect as would have been desirable. It will be perceived, however, by the report of the treasurer, that they have, as far as their means would permit, attended to these several objects. The Rev. Aaron Humphreys, and the Rev. Peter G. Clark, have been employed as Missionaries, during some portion of the year. Their communi cations A. and B. herewith presented, will show to what extent they have laboured in the Missionary field. The Board have purchased, for gratuitous distribution, an edition of a tract, entitled, "Candid Examination of the Episcopal Church:"-and they have published, for the same purpose, two thousand copies of the second part of the tract, entitled, "Presbyterian Ordination doubtful."-A thousand copies of the sermon and addresses delivered at the consecration of the Right Rev. Bishop Brownell, and the same number of the Journals of the Conven tion, have also been published for distribution, agreeably to a resolve of the late special Convention. The funds of the Society have been insufficient to admit of the purchase and distribution of a large number of Bibles and Prayer Books. A supply, however, has been procured for the most urgent cases of necessity: and the Board cannot but entertain a hope, that the liberality of the friends of the Church will enable them, in future, to extend much farther this important branch of their charity. The Board feel a pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of several communications from the Protestant Episcopal Society for the Advancement of Christianity in South-Carolina. This has led to a correspondence, and mutual exchange of publications, which, it is to be hoped, may promote the interests of the respective societies, From experience and observation, the Board are convinced, that the most beneficial effects may arise from the exertions of the Society, provided the funds should be adequate to the vigorous prosecution of its laudable objects. While, therefore, they gratefully acknowledge the aid already received from various sources, and more espeeially from associations of ladies in dif ferent parts of the diocess, they feel constrained to urge the friends of the Church to extend their patronage and liberality to this infant institution; to strengthen its hands; and to encourage its exertions. They beg leave, also, to suggest the propriety of forming auxiliary associations in the several parishes of the diocess, for the two-fold purpose of enlarging the funds, and of attending to the prompt distribution of its publications. All which is respectfully submitted. morial of Messrs. Steele and Lincoln, The committee appointed on the memade the following report, which was read and accepted: The committee to whom was referred the memorial of Messrs. Steele and Lincoln, on the subject of publishing the Churchman's Magazine in this diocess, beg leave to report That the revival of that publication, under suitable management and con trol, would, in their opinion, greatly promote the interests of the Church in Connecticut. They, therefore, submit to the consideration of the Convention the following resolution : shop Brownell be requested to call in HARRY CROSWELL, 1 The treasurer of the Bishop's fund reported that there had been received, on account of said fund, during the past year, the sum of $1200 83 cents; and subjoined the following remarks: The statement which is enclosed, will show to what extent the parishes belonging to the diocess have complied with the reasonable requisition made on them by the Convention in the year 1813. Although many of them are justly entitled to the gratitude of the Church, and the thanks of the Convention, for the promptitude and cheerfulness with which they have done their duty to the diocess, it is yet mortifying to contemplate the amount of delinquency still remaining. The treasurer hopes the Convention will institute at this time, a rigid scrutiny into the causes of this delinquency on the part of the parishes which have not yet paid. It is manifest injustice to those which have paid, that so large a number should shrink from the performance of their duty, and, where the benefit is common, should refuse or decline to bear their fair proportion of the common burden. The Bishop's fund amounts, at the present time, to the sum of $17,356 1 cent, which is invested chiefly in bank stock. This amount is exclusive of any bonds which have been received from any of the parishes, which are not included in the amount of the effective cash fund; because, although they may be ultimately collectible, experience has demonstrated, that little dependence can be placed on the punctual payment of either the principal or in terest of them. Since the Right Rev. Bishop Brownell, in the good providence of God, assumed the charge of this diocess, it has become necessary that the provision agreed to be made for his maintenance, should be carried into effect. On this subject, the treasurer of the Bishop's fund has received no particular directions from the trustees. He has conceived it to be his duty, however, to refrain from infringing on the principal of this fund; and has paid the Bishop the interest only which the fund has produced. This interest has amounted, for the first half year, to the sum of $574 50 cents. As it is apparent that this sum, when doubled, falls considerably short of the annual provision which the Convention, by their committee, agreed to make for the Bishop, the treasurer would respectfully beg leave to call the attention of the Convention to the circumstance of this deficiency, which it is incumbent on the Church to make up. And he hopes, that the Convention, in its wisdom, may adopt some measures which shall have the beneficial effect of influencing the delinquent parishes to the final performance of their duty, by paying, without further delay, their just contingents to the general fund, for the benefit of the whole diocess. Respectfully submitted, CHARLES SIGOURNEY, Treasurer of the Bishop's Fund. Hartford, Diocess of Connecticut, June 7th, 1820. On motion, Resolved, That this Convention have learned, with much satisfaction, that the General Theological Seminary, formerly established in the city of New-York, has been removed to the city of New-Haven, in this diocess, and that they pledge themselves to use their utmost exertions for its support. Resolved, as the sense of this Convention, that it is expedient to establish, throughout this diocess, societies to assist in the education at the General Theological Seminary, of such candidates for holy orders as are unable to support themselves. Resolved, That the Bishop be requested to recommend to the several settled clergymen in this diocess, to visit one or more of the vacant parishes in their vicinity, and make report to the next Convention. the officers of the Society for the ProThe following persons were chosen motion of Christian Knowledge for the The Right Rev. T. C. Brownell, D. D. present year : The Hon. Jonathan Ingersoll, 1st ViceL. L. D. (ex officio) President. President. The Rey. Tillotson Brownson, D. D. 2d Vice-President. John Beach, Esq. Recording Secretary. The Rev. Harry Croswell, Corresponding Secretary. Directors, The Rev. Philo Shelton, the Rev. Ashbel Baldwin, the Rev. Daniel Burhans, the Rev. Asa Cornwall, the Rev. Nathaniel S. Wheaton, the Rev. Birdsey G. Noble, the Hon. Samuel W. Johnson, Burage Beach, Esq. John L. Lewis, Esq. Samuel Tudor, Esq. Seth P. Beers, Esq. Jirah Isham, Esq. the Hon. John S. Peters, Col. Daniel Putnam, William Mosely, Nathan Smith, Esq. Andrew Kidston, Joel Walter, Richard Adams, and Jeremy Hoadley. The Parochial Reports rendered to the Bishop, and published agreeably to the Canons, furnish a gratifying view of the state of the Church within the diocess. `(A.)—Extract from the Report of the Rev. Mr. Humphreys. Agreeably to the appointment of the standing committee and the direction of the Society, I have officiated as a Missionary in the parishes of Simsbury, Granby, Harrington, Barkhampstead, Hebron, and Tashua. In Simsbury I found a large and attentive congregation: and many with whom I conversed expressed an earnest desire to enjoy the constant administration of the public ordinances of our holy religion. At Granby the congregation was also large and attentive. Here I officiated two Sundays; administered the communion; baptized five children; preached a lecture, and visited about twenty families. The members of this parish seemed to desire the settlement of a clergyman, and several of their most influential men assured me, that they intended to take immediate measures for the accomplishment of that object. At Barkhampstead I found a small but respectable congregation. This Church is yet unfinished. Several of their number have been lately removed by death. They have engaged the services of the Rev. Mr. Griswold, of the Eastern Diocess, one fourth of the time. The Church in Harrington I found in a state of depression, but it is hoped, that, by the exertions of the Society, the zeal of its members may be awakened, and its affairs become more prosperous. Here I administered the communion, and baptized a child. The Church at Killingworth has been lately organized, and consists of about twenty-five families. Through the Divine Blessing a Missionary might do much good in this parish. At Hebron I found a large and attentive congregation. This parish is rising above its late embarrassments, and, under the Divine Blessing, there is no doubt, could they be occasionally assisted from the Society, that it would increase in numbers, piety, and zeal. At Tashua I found a large and respectable congregation, distinguished for their piety and zeal. They are now without a rector, and would gladly embrace an opportunity of procuring one. Besides these parishes, I have visited, in my Missionary capacity, Canaan, Salisbury, Humphreysville, and Milford. In Canaan I found a small congregation of Episcopalians, despondent and languishing in want of the regular administrations of the ordinances of the Gospel. At Salisbury there are also a few Episcopalians, destitute of the means of procuring the services of a clergyman, and deprived of the regular administration of the ordinances of the Gospel. The aid of the Society ex tended to these congregations, might be productive of great usefulness. The Church at Humphreysville has been distinguished for several years for its piety, its zeal, and its exertions. Here I have spent four Sundays, and administered the communion. Perhaps there is no parish in the diocess where the aid of the Society would be productive of greater good. I spent two Sundays in Milford, and preached to a small congregation, who are zealously attached to the doctrines and worship of the Church. Here is a field where the labours of a Missionary might be eminently useful. I have spent twenty-one weeks in the performance of Missionary services. I collected for the Society, in Simsbury, $5; in Granby, $15; and in Hebron, $2. (B.)—Extracts from the Report of the Rev. Mr. Clarke. Under the direction of the Society, I have officiated at Poquatannock two Sundays, Preston one, Jewett's City two, Warehouse-Point one, and one in Wallingford and Durham. I collected, at Poquatannock, $3; at Durham, $1 33; at Jewett's City, $1 50; and at Warehouse-Point, $5. In October I received instruction to continue my Missionary services that part of the time which was not taken up in Norwich. Agreeably to these instructions, I have officiated at Hebron eight Sundays, and at Poquatannock six, making in all fourteen Sundays. Not having any specific direction concerning the parishes in which I should perform Missionary duty, I thought I should best promote the objects of the Society by concentrating my labours in the parishes of Hebron and Poquatannock. It is well known to the Board of Direction, that these parishes have been divided and embarrassed by some peculiar and unfortunate circumstances; under the pressure of these circumstances, they seemed to be sinking, until they received the attention of the Society. There appeared, at the commencement of my last course of Missionary services, to be a favourable prospect of uniting the members of these parishes, and by the blessing of God, of usefulness to the Church, and of bringing many souls to the acknowledgment of the truth as it is in Jesus. It is but justice to my feelings, and to the character of many in both parishes, to say, that they are gentlemen of worth and piety, and zealously attached to the doctrines and worship of the Protestant Episcopal Church; and, notwithstanding the circumstances to which I have alluded, that I have been treated in all the families where I have visited, with the utmost kindness and respect. I cannot but express my gratitude, that God has, thus far, accompanied the aid of the Society with his blessing. The condition of these churches has greatly improved, and with a continuance of the Divine Blessing, I have no doubt the period is not far distant, when they will not fall behind other churches in their piety and zeal, and in their exertions in support of the Gospel of Christ. The church edifice at Poquatannock has been recently repaired, and is now neat and commodious. That at Hebron is in good repair and convenient. The congregation at Jewett's City is very much depressed in consequence of the failure of the several manufacturing companies, on which the prosperity of the village depended. There are several very pious families belonging to this church, who, in consequence of the embarrassments to which I have alluded, are deprived of the ordinances of religion. They have a neat and substantial house for public worship, but the interior is in an unfinished state. Could the Society occasionally send a Missionary to this church for a few Sundays, it would be thankfully receiv ed, and might be productive of much good. Abstract of the Proceedings of the Third Annual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the State of Ohio, held at Worthington, June 7th, 8th, and 9th, 1820. THIS Convention was composed of the Right Rev. Philander Chase, D.D. Bishop of this diocess, four Presbyters, and one Deacon; and sixteen lay-dele gates from thirteen churches. Divine Service was performed by the Rev. Joseph Doddridge, and a Sermon, suitable to the occasion, delivered by the Right Rev. Philander Chase after which, the Holy Communion was administered by the Bishop. Agreeably to the 45th Canon of the General Convention," providing for an accurate view of the state of the Church from time to time," the Right This being the day appointed for the meeting of the Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the State of Ohio, we have assembled here for that purpose; and have, thus far, proceeded in supplicating the Divine aid and direction, in the important work be fore us. May our prayers be heard; may God be with us in all things, and at all times; now especially. In discharging my duty on this occasion, I need not speak to you of my pleasures or pains: of my pleasure, in meeting you, whom I so well know, and so sincerely re spect; for of this, you must already be assured: nor of my pains, in reflecting on my poor abilities; for this would not make them any better. I shall, therefore, proceed directly to the work |