:1 LIBRARY AT PRI^CETOW, W. J. DONATION OK S A M IJ JE L A G N K W , o t 1" II I LA II CLP HI A. PA. Letter No. ^A~ Z J .(^.e^.y...^:..^:J. i^i^/ BV 4070 .G48 P76"l854 General Theological Seminar (New York, N.Y. ) Proceedings relating to the organization of the Genera • PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION OF THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ^rom its Snteption to its |inal (Sstatilisljnicnt in tljc (Sitti of Stm-f ark ; TOGETHER WITH THE REGULAR PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, FROM ITS COililEXCEMENT, A. D. 1821, UNTIL 1838, €om|iiIcti anO ^vranflcU, aQtcrablj to a IS^csotution of t1)c STvuatces, BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD. NEW- YORK: DANIEL DANA, JR., No. 637 BROADWAY. 1854. INTRODUCTORY NOTE. A PROPOSITION was first made in 1814 to establish a General Seminary in the United States for the education of Candidates for Holy Orders in the Protestant Episcopal Church. Notices of the measures adopted to effect this important design lie scattered in separate pamphlets, volumes of tracts, journals of Conven- tions, contributions to old gazettes, pastorals, plans, constitutions, and addresses. No digest or collection of them has before been prepared. The chief objects of this compilation are: — to res- cue from oblivion the valuable and promiscuously printed notices respecting the inception, organization, removals, and final per- manent establishment of the General Theological Seminary ; — to print the first Minutes of the Trustees, from 1821 to 1824, heretofore preserved only in MS. ; — to collect the rare and rapid !y disappearing copies of the next, but earlier, Proceedings of the Board ; — and to arrange the whole in consecutive order in one volume, to be furnished to the Bishops and other Trustees of the Seminary. Excerptions from the mass of papers examined, together with the " Proceedings" selected to be reprinted — viz., from IS24 to 1838 — were specified in a report to the Standing Committee of the Board, and afterwards submitted to the assembled Trustees. The i*eport was approved, and a resolution passed to print the IV INTRODUCTORY NOTE. selected papers " collectively, and in appropriate order, in one volume." It was resolved " that the edition consist of a thousand copies," and '" that the Rev. A. Bloomer IIart be appointed to superintend as Editor the execution of the work." In the first and new portion of the volume, a later paper some- times precedes a document of prior date, as the order of subjects required. The Editor has not corrected any error in the figures of accounts which was not obviously typographical, or which involved a change in succeeding calculations. A copious table has been prefixed to the volume, which facili- tates reference to its contents. A. B. H. New- York, March , 1854. INDEX Page. First Proposal, in 1814, to institute a Seminary 1-2 E,esolutions adopted in 1817 for establishing and locating a General Seminary 2-7 Letter from Bishop White to Rev. Nath'l Bowen, D. D.; an appointed Agent for the Seminary, on the need of a Theo- logical School, and advantages of a learned ministry. . . . 7-10 Extract from Bishop Hobart's Address to the New-York Con- vention, 1817, on the importance of the proposed Institu- tion 10-12 Appointment of additional collectors of subscriptions 13 Committee's Letter to the members of the Church, on pro- fessorships, building, contributions, and ministerial qualifi- • cations 13-16 Report of a Committee to General Convention of 1820 — Subjects of Theological Study — Designation of Professors Jarvis and Turner — David I. Green, Treasurer — Grant of sixty city lots by C. C. Moore, Esq., 17-23 First Treasurers Account 24 A further Report, 1820 — Terms of subscriptions to the Sem- inary— Allotment of Recitations 25-26 Statement made in Convention of South Carolina, in behalf of the Seminary 26-28 Proposed removal to New-Haven ; resolution adopted — Ap- pointment of a Board of Trustees 29-34 Seminary at New-Haven — Bishop Brownell's Address — Plan of the Institution — Resolutions — and Note 3.5-47 Pastoral of Bishop Hobart, on the Transfer to New-Haven — and a Diocesan Seminary 47-52 Constitution of the Protestant Episcopal Theological Educa- tion Society in New-York 52-54 Address by Bisliop Hobart, N. Y. Convention, 1821 — Theo- logical School of New-York — Branch School at Geneva — Bequest of Mr. Sherred 54-59 VI INDEX. Page. Reports of Trustees and Professors of Protestant Episcopal Theological Education Society — and of a Committee tliere- on — Suggestion to consolidate the General and New- York Seminaries ■ 59-66 Special Meeting of General Convention requested — Reasons —Mr. Sherred's Will 66-72 Opinions of Counsel on Mr. Sherred's Will 73-85 Committee on the Object of the Special General Conven- tion of 1821 85 Report of Trustees of Seminary while at New-Haven, to Special General Convention of 1821 86-95 Constitution of the General Theological Seminary, adopted in General Convention, 1821 '.' 95-96 Note of Bishop Hobart, on the Consolidation of the two Seminaries 96 Reasons in favor of the General Theological Seminary, by Rev. Dr. Gadsden '. . . . 97-109 Extract from Bishop Bowen's Convention Address 109-1 1 1 Address to the Churchmen of South Carolina, on behalf of the Seminary, by Bishop Bowen 111-116 Report of Committee, tendered by Hon. Mr. Huger, in Con- vention of South Carolina, 1822 116-119 Appeal by the Trustees to Episcopalians 119-121 Resolutions of Trustees, Dec, 1821— General Seminary and Branch School — Professorships — Fellowships — Scholar- ships— Library Committee — Standing Committee — To pre- pare Statutes — Apply for Incorporation — Receive Mr. Sherred's Legacy— Erect a Tablet to his Memory— Sem- inary Session from February to July 121-125 Journal of General Convention, 1823— Nomination of Trus- tees by Dioceses— South Carolina, interest in the Insthu- tion— Report of Trustees to Convention — List of Sub- scriptions— Receipts and Expenditures — Reports of Pro- fessors—28 Students in 1822— Report of Faculty to Trus- tees— Of Branch School also— Of Library Committee — 2,500 Volumes in 1823 — Agents for collecting Funds — Proposal to abolish Branch School at Geneva-^Report of Convention Committee on the Seminary — The objection that Candidates will be alienated from their Dioceses by a General Seminary, refuted — Farther action of both Houses 125-154 Constitution of the General Theological Seminary, adopted in Special General Convention, Nov., 1821 154-156 First Minutes of the Board of Trustees, Dec, 1821, not be- fore (1854) printed— Fourteen Trustees of the Pr^fe^tant Episcopal Theological Education Society of New- York, appointed members of this Board — Transfer of tl e Fu:uls, Property and Claims of the Protestant Episcopal Theolo- gical Education Society, to the General Theological Semi- nary— Branch School — Recognition of former Professors of the General and Diocesan Institutions — Salaries and gra- tuitous services of Professors— Standing Committee — Contemplated Statutes — Professorships — Fellowships— * INDEX. vii Page. Scholarships, Increase of Library, Act of Incorporation, Investment of Legacy, Sherred Portrait and Tablet, as in- dicated in foregoing Resolutions of Trustees 157-165 Minutes of July, 1822 — Act of Incorporation, April 5th, 1822 — Seal ordered — Professor Onderdonk (Ecclesiastical History) resigns — Finances — Zeal of South Carolina ap- preciated— $500 appropriated for Text-Books — Standing, Finance, and Library Committees — Final Adjtistment of Legacy — Janitor employed — Acts of Board prior to Incor- poration, ratified — Statutes enacted 165-180 Minutes of Special Meeting, May, 1823 — Abolition of Branch School authorized — Amendment of Statutes — Bond to indemnify Mr. Sherred's Executors — Capital of Legacy to be inviolate — Committee on Increasing Resources — Copy of Bond 180-186 Minutes of July, 1823 — Trustees chosen by General Con- vention, May, 1823 — Property, Scholarship, Salaries — A Bond to indemnify the Sureties of the Sherred Executors — Committee on Diminishing Students' Expenses — Copy of Bond — Mr. Pintard (Library Committee) resigns ; Resolu- tion of regret and thanks — Order of Commencement — General Convention Recommendations — Device of Semi- nary Seal — Copy of Bishop White's Address to Students requested — Faculty to report on change in Course of Study — Dr. Feltus, Librarian, offers his resignation 186-199 ♦Abstract of Proceedings of July, 1824 — Increase of Fund — Rev. R. B. Crocs' exertions — Cash from Legacy and Subscriptions — School at Geneva rehnquishing con- nection with Seminary — Is to be endowed with $8,000 by the Society for Promoting Religion and Learning — Said Society to be allowed four Scholarships in Seminary — t^^ Letter from South Carolina Trustees — IJrges the erection "'^ of a Seminary edifice — Makes financial suggestions — Rev. Mr. Croes appointed sole Collecting Agent — Resolution to build on lands given by C. C Moore, Esq. — Conveyance of the land — Thanks for Mr. Moore's munificence — Pro- posed Extension of Candidateship, from one to three years — Proposed Monthly Public Lecture by Faculty — Proposed Revision of Course of Study ; 201-215 Abstract of Proceedings, July, 1825 — Committee to pre- pare Rules of Order — Report of Faculty — 24 Students — $500 from Society for Advancing Religion and Learning, and for Study Books — Professor Verplanck resigns — Re- grets and thanks — Fifteen Rules of Order — Building Fund — Legacy from Godfrey Coon — Additions to Library — Time of Board's Meetings changed — Time of Seminary Session changed — Corner-stone laid — Address and cere- monies on the occasion — Fellowships — Mr. W. R. Whit- tingham. Librarian, and Quasi-Fellow — Faculty provide In- struction in Evidences and Moral Science — The amended Statutes, I. and VIII 217-233 * Appeared in 1824 — the first that were formally printed. This and the succeeding •'Abstracts" contain all the important proceedings of their respective meetings. — [Ed.) Vlll INDEX. Page. Proceedings, June, 1826 — Proceedings of certain Trustees in Nov., 1825, not recognized — Report of Faculty — 22 Students — Library Committee dispose of duplicates — $94,000 property — Interest on $75,000 for current ex- penses— Statute on Scholarships — Title to lands now com- plete— Rules of Order repealed — Seminary edifice in pro- gress— Estimated expense, S30,000 — Amended Order of Studies — Geneva Branch School abolished — Saturday af- ter fourth Tuesday in Aine ends second session — Depart- ment of Evidences assigned to Professor of Systematic Divinity 235-248 Proceedings, Nov., 1826 — 30 Students — Washington Col- lege Association — Subscriptions in New- York 249-265 Proceedings, June, 1827 — Gift of a pew from St. Paul's, Boston — JSew Scholarships — obviating evils of a partial course of study — Customary Reports — Room to be used as Chapel — Form of Testimonials to Graduates engraved. .. 267-277 Proceedings, June, 1828 — Bishop H. U. Onderdonk resigns Secretaryship — Dr. Wainwright chosen — previous nomi- nation and election by ballot, when Board till vacancies — 10th Ch. Stat, repealed — 7th altered — Students to meet for Theological theses and religious exercises — Commons $2 a week — Only members allowed at recitations — Chapel ser- vices— Sunday School formed — Bishop Hobart Scholar- ship— St. Thomas' do. — Bishop Croes' do. — Buildings Vis- iting Committee — Professors' salaries provisionally re- duced— Inauspicious state of funds — 113 volumes pre- sented— General Convention commends Building Fund to the liberality of the people 279-300 Proceedings, June, 1829 — $100,000 bequeathed by Frederick Kohne, Esq. — Filhng up water lots — Monument to Mr. Kohne authorized — Vote reducing Professors' salaries re- scinded— Rev. Mr. Whittingham, Librarian, resigns — The New-Haven Students enrolled Alumni — Lease or sell Tenth Avenue lots — Commencement Addresses regularly published 301-313 Stated Meeting, August, 1829 — 8th Chap. Statutes — Reso- lutions touching Instructions, Examinations, and Meet- ings— Report to General Convention 315-323 July, 1830 — Death of II. McFarlan — Recommendation of a Branch Seminary for Pittsburgh — Voted inexpedient — Changes in Statutes reconsidered — Committee report im- provement in grounds and residences — Library exposed to dust — Danger of fire — Means of warming, lighting, and i_^ cleanliness defective — E.xamination and Meeting restored from July to June — Holidays retrenched — Extra Meeting before General Convention abolished — Studies made more practical — Standing Committee authorized to grant ground for Chapel 323-338 June, July, 1831 — New- York Bishop deceasing, a Provision- al President of Standing Committee to be elected, Stat., c. 2, § 3 — Decease of Bishop Hobart — Protestant Episco- pal Press present their publications — Chimneys and grates INDEX. IX Paoe. to be amended — A Student's expenses $70 —Mr. Haight, Librarian 339-360 June, 1832 — Letter from Bishop Bowen — Consequent re-en- actment of the rescinded part of Ch. 1, § 1, Stat., on Tri- ennial Meeting — Removal of Trustees from their Dioceses — Fuel, painting, repairs — Deficiency of income — Collec- tions— Resolutions on study and discipline deferred till October — St. Thomas's Scholarship complete 361-383 Stated Meeting, October, 1832 — Classes denominated " Junior, Middle, and Senior" — All candidates for admis- sion to be examined in Greek — Ch. 8, § 3, clause 2, on course of study, restored, with an addition — Ch. 8, § 3, number of Sermons to be composed — Ch. 1, § 3, Annual* Committees on state of Seminary : and examination of Students — Ch. 1, § 1, the day of meeting before General Convention, changed — Ch. 6, § 2, office of Dean establish- ed— Legacy of $20,000 left by Mr.'.George Lorillard — Re- sident Professors a Beneficiary Committee — Pecuniary condition and exigencies — Preparation in Hebrew urged on candidates for admission — Names pledged to contribu- tions 383-407 June, 1833 — Mr. C. C Moore offers to build new "bulk- head"— Conditional Mortgage — Mr. J. N. Wells offers to fill in lots, and lease or purchase them — Dean reports — Mrs. Warren enhances Scholarship — Association for ex- tempore speaking — Fixed Rooms for Scholarship Libra- ries— Mr. Newton transfers a Scholarship to the Semi- nary— Bodily exercise for Students — No alteration relative to interest on Scholarships — Society of Associate Alumni commended — Cleansing rooms — Mr. Moore's offer accept- ed— Leases authorized — Annual Meetings at 8 o'clock, A. M. — Pledged collections — Proficiency of Students. . . . 409-445 June, 1834 — Rev. Dr. Anthon Secretary — Decease of Rev. Dr. Montgomery — Mode of election — Associate Alumni — Students' Bible, Prayer Book, and Tract Society — Rev. Dr. • Hawks, Poofessor of Ecclesiastical History — Rev. Dr. An- thon, Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence — A new building loan — Rear buildings — Excavation — Auditing — Admission for a fee discussed — Authority to bind twelve copies of all the Minutes — Matron recom- mended— More Scholarship Libraries — Casual and semi- annual examinations — Church Polity Professorship dis- tinct— Holidays — Rev. Mr. Haight, Librarian, resigns— Bu- siness hours 447-479 Special Meeting, April, 1835 — $20,000. estimate for new building, too low — Empowered to expend $32,000 — To- wards Library, S4,400 481-483 June, 1835 — Day before fourth Tuesday — Business hours — Degrees in Divinity for Alumni, considered — Projected Library fund of 810,000 — Lots leased — "Athena3um" As- sociation— Dr. Anthon resigns chair Pastoral Theology — Requirements in English Composition and Hebrew before Matriculation 483-513 «. if- X INDEX. Paoe August, 1835 — Mr. Stuyvesant founds St.-Mark's-Church- in-Bowery Professorship — $25,000 — Conditions — Conse- quent addition to Cli. 3, ^ 1, Stat. — Mr. C. C. Moore gra- tuitously banks, plants, and pales the premises — Report to General Convention — Note on Missionary Association — New Scholarships — State of property 515-528 Special Meetings, Sept. and Nov., 1835, and Jan., 1836 — Nominations to Professorships — Rev. W. R. Whittingham chosen Professor of Ecclesiastical History — Mrs. Pendleton gives $1,000, Trinity Corporation $4,000, to the Library Fund — Royal Asiatic Transl. Fund publications — Contri- bution.s, SI 0,000 for Library— §6,000 permanent, $4,000 disposable 528-541 JrxE, July, 1836 — List of Trustees — Report against confer- ring degrees — Ch. xi., on altering Statutes — Lorillard Le- gacy paid in — Two bonds, S5,500 paid off — Mrs. Margaret Pendleton becjueaths $3,000 more — Capital reduced — Rev. H. Smith and Rev. S. Seabury, provisional Professors — Li- brary, 5,000 volumes — Alcoves conditionally named — Rev. Mr. James, agent for Pastoral Theology Professorship funds — Motion on Degree of D. D. — New building occu- pied— Improvements in the old — Furnishing uniformly — Embellishing grounds — Applying for authority to confer degrees — 1,000 Act of Incorporation, Constitution, and collected Statutes be printed — Hereafter only a summary * of Library Report — Notice to be given of Scholarship va- cancies 543-575 June, July," 1837 — Amendment of Constitution referred to General Convention, viz., that less than a quorum may ad- journ— Daniel Tillotson, Janitor — Bad chimney draughts, illness of Students — Offer of medical services — Books re- bound and repaired — 59 volumes missing — Professors' Al- cove— Library, 6,000 volumes — Map of Seminary proper- ty— The late senior Bishop White — Death of Rev. Mr. James — Commercial distress — Exertions for Pastoral Theo- logy Professorship suspended — Appeal for income — Ex- amining Committee increased to nine — Alumni in and near New- York admitted to privileges of Library — Inter- nal regulations and discipline — Daily service — Selecting Commencement speakers — Amended Statutes 577-628 June, 1838 — Seminary estate assessed $5,000 — Objecting to assessment — Dean declines the Pastorship — Rev. S. Seabury and B. I. Ilaight provisional Professors — Mode of executing sealed instruments — Annual intermediate ex- aminations— Internal discipline — Parochial relations of Students — Abolishing Commons suggested — Decrease of capital — Leases of lots 629-668 FIRST PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Extract from the Journal of the General Convention of 1814. House of Clerical and Lay Deputies. £dit. Bioren. Fhil., 1817. Page 294. The following resolution was offered by the Eev. Mr. Gadsden, and ordered to lie on tlie table until to-morrow : Besolved, Tliat with, tlie consent of tlie House of Bisliops, a joint committee of both houses be apj^ointed, to take into consideration the institution of a Theological Seminary, and if they should deem the same expedient, to report a plan for the raising of funds, and generally for the accomplish- ment of the object. Continued extracts from Bioren : pages 303-4. Mr. Gadsden's resolution respecting a Theological Semi- nary was taken up for consideration, and, after some de- bate, it was moved and seconded, to postpone the further consideration of the same. The votes being required to be taken by states, the ayes and noes on the question of postponement were as follow : Massachusetts — Clergy, No. — ^Laity . Connecticut — Clergy, Aye. — Laity, No. Rhode Island — Clergy, No.^ — Laity, No. New-Yorh — Clergy, No. — Laity, No. 'New-Jersey — Clergy, No. — ^Laity, No. Pennsylvania — Clergy, Aye. — Laity, Aye. Delaware — Clergy, No. — ^Laity, • . 2 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION Maryland — Clergy, Aye. — Laity, Divided. Virginia — Clergy, No, — Laity, No. South Carolina — Clergy, No. — Laity, . And SO the motion for postponement was negatived. The question on the resolution recurring, the vote thereon was required to be taken by states, and the a}' es and noes were as follow : Massachusetts — Clergy, Aye.-— Laity, . Connecticut — Clergy, No. — ^Laity, No. Rhode Island — Clergy, Aye.— Laity, Aye. Neiv- York — Clergy, No. — Laity, No. 'New-Jersey — Clergy, No. — Laity, Aye. Pennsylvania — Clergy, No. — Laity, No. Delaware — Clergy, No. — Laity, . Maryland — Clergy, No. — Laity, Divided. Virginia — Clergy, Aye. — ^Laity, Aye. South Carolina — Clergy, Aye. — ^Laity, . And so the resolution was negatived. JProm page 307 of the same Journal. A message was received from the House of BishojDS, communicating a resolution which originated in, and had been adopted by, that House, on the subject of a Theological Seminary, in which this House concurred. ^rom the Journal of the House of Bishops of the same Conven- tion. £ioren : pages 315, SIQ. Resolved, That it be referred to the Bishops, and, in those dioceses in which there are no Bishops, to the standing committees therein, to inquire in the respective dioceses or states, and to consider for themselves, concerning the expediency of establishing a Theological Seminary, to be conducted under the general authority of this Church, and to report to the next General Convention. The House of Clerical and Lay Dei^uties concurred in the above resolution. Passages from the Journal of the General Convention of 1817. Udit. T. and J. Swords. New-York^ 1817. Journal of the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies. Page 13. The following resolutions were offered by the Rev. Dr. Wharton for the consideration of the House, and ordered to lie on the table : OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 3 1. Resolved^ Tliat it is expedient to provide for tlie better education of candidates for the ministry in the Chnrch. 2. Resolved^ That a committee, consisting of one clergy- man and one layman from each state, be appointed to bring in a report on the best manner of carrying the above resolution into execution. Adjourned. Extract from page 15 of the same Journal. A communication from the House of Bishops was then read, on the subject of a Theological Seminary ; whereupon, the resolutions offered on Thursday by the Eev. Dr. Wharton were taken up, and passed in the affirmative, A committee, consisting of the following gentlemen, was then appointed : From, New-HampsMre — Eev. Mr. Burroughs. Massachusetts — Eev. Mr. Carlisle. Rhode Island — Eev. Mr. Crocker; Col. Halsey. Vermont — Eev. Mr. Beach ; Mr. Ferris. (Jonnecticut — Eev. Harry Croswell ; B. Beach, Esq. Neiv- York — Eev. Dr. Harris ; Hon. Mr. King. New- Jersey — Eev. Dr. Wharton; J. M. Wallace, Esq. Pennsylvania — Eev. Mr. Clarkson ; W. Meredith, Esq. Delaivare — Eev. Mr. Wickes. Maryland — Eev. Mr. Davis ; T. Tilghman, Esq. Virginia — Eev. Mr. Dunn; Hon, C. F. Mercer. North Carolina — Mr. Moses Jarvis, Jun. South Carolina — ^Eev. Mr. Fowler. On motion — Resolved^ That the papers sent to this House from the House of Bishops, on the subject of a Theological Seminary, be referred to said committee, From page 33 of the same Journal. The committee appointed to consider the subject of estabhshing a Theological Seminary for the Protestant Episcopal Church, beg leave to re23ort the following re- solutions : 1. Resolved^ That a Seminary for the better education of candidates for the ministry be established, to be called " The Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America." 2. Resolved^ That the government of said Seminary be vested in a Board of Trustees, to be appointed by the Gene- ral Convention of the Church; said Board to consist of 4 PEOCEEDINGS EELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION twenty-two members, of wliom the senior Bishop, and the Bishop of the diocese where said Seminary shall be estab- hshed, shall be two, with ten clergymen and ten laymen ; and nine members shall constitute a quornm. 8. Resolved, That the appointment of the professors and other officers in said Seminary be made by the Board of Trustees, who also shall make by-laws for their own govern- ment and that of the Seminary. 4. Resolved^ That once every year, or oftener, the said Board of Trustees meet in the said Seminary, to take cogni- zance of, and regulate all matters relating to the same. 5. Resolved^ That a committee be appointed to accelerate the establishment of this institution, and to enter upon this important duty as soon as in their judgment sufiicient funds, or a reasonable prospect of them, will authorize the undertaking. 6. Resolvedy That the said Seminary be established at , in the Piocese of . Page 84. Monday — P. M. The report of the committee on the Theological Seminary was taken up, read, and considered by sections. A message was received from the House of Bishops, communicating four resolutions of that body, on the sub- ject of a Theological Seminary, which was read. Tuesday, May 21— A. M. The report of the committee on the subject of a Theolo- gical Seminary was called up and read. On motion — Resolved^ That the further consideration of said report be postponed, for the purpose of taking up the resolutions of the House of Bishops on the same subject. After di\dne service, the House met, and proceeded to the consideration of the resolutions of the House of Bishops on a Theological Seminary, which, after discussion, were concurred in by this House. Whereupon, Resolved, That the resolutions offered by the committee of this House on the same subject, be indefinitely post- poned. Tuesday— P. M. Page 35. The House proceeded to the choice of a committee, pur- suant to the 4th resolution on the subject of a Theological OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 6 Seminary. Upon counting tlie ballots, tlie following gen- tlemen were declared duly elected: Of the Clergij—The Eev. Dr. AVharton, The Eev. Dr. How, Tlie Eev. Dr. Harris. Of the Laity — ^Hon. Eufus King, William Meredith, Esq., Hon. Charles F. Mercer. There was laid before this House a resolution of the House of Bishops, to have the blank in the 3d resolution on the subject of a Theological Seminary filled with the word th'ee. [See below.] Resolved^ That this House concur therein, and that infor- mation of this concurrence be sent to the House of Bishops. Journal of the House of Bishops. Pages 42, 43. Agreeably to a resolution of the last General Convention, referring it to the Bishops, and, where there are no Bishops, to the standing committees, to inquire in the respective dio- ceses or states, and to consider for themselves concerning the expediency of establishing a Theological Seminary, to be conducted under the authority of this Church, and to report to this Convention, the Bishops composing this House rendered their respective reports. The reports of the Bishops on the subject of a Theologi- cal Seminary were transmitted to the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies. From the same Journal. Pages 45, 46. The following resolutions were then proposed and adopted : Resolved^ That it is expedient to establish, for the better education of the candidates for holy orders in this Church, a General Theological Seminary, which may have the united support of the whole Church in these United States, and be under the superintendence and control of the General Con- vention. Resolved^ That this Seminary be located in the City of New- York. Resolved^ That persons be appointed by the House of Bishops to visit the several parts of the United States, and solicit contributions towards funds for founding and endowinor such an institution. 6 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION Resolved, That a committee be appointed, to consist of the presiding JBisliop and tlie Bishops of this Church in New-York and JSTcw-Jersey, Avith three clcrg^nnen and three kymen, to be appointed by .the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, which committee shall be empoAvered to re- ceive and manage such funds as shall be collected — to de- vise a plan for establishing and carrying into operation such an institution, which plan shall be communicated to the several Bishops of this Church — and in the event of sufficient funds being obtained, if a majority of the Bishops shall have, approved the plan, to carry it into immediate oj)eration. These resolutions were sent to the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies for their concurrence. Page 47. A message was received from the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, communicating the concurrence of that House in the resolutions of the House of Bishops, on the subject of a Theological Seminary. Page 48. Resolved, That the blank in the third resolution on the sul^ject of a Theological Seminary, be filled with the Avord three. This resolution was sent to the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, and returned with their concurrence. Whereupon — Resolved, That this House proceed now to the appointments contemplated by the third resolution on the subject of a Theological Seminary. Resolved, That the Bev. Daniel Burhans, of NcAvtoAvn, in Connecticut, be appointed to visit the states of NcAV-Hamp- shire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connec- ticut ; that the Rev. Nathaniel Bowen, D.D., of the city of NcAV-York, be appointed to visit the states of NcAv-York, NcAV-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland ; and that the Rev. William H. Wilmer, of Alexandria, in the District of Columljia, be appointed to visit the states of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia; to solicit contributions for the founding and endoAving of the Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America. Resolved, That the aboA^e gentlemen be furnished by the presiding Bishop each Avith a certificate of his appointment, OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMmARY. 7 and a copy of tlie resolutions of tlie Convention on this subject; and further, that they be authorized to defray their expenses from the moneys which they may obtain for the promotion of the business committed to them, and that they render a detailed account of their receipts and ex- penditures to the committee who have care of this business. Resolved, That in the event of either of the above gentle- men dechning his appointment, or being removed from opportunity to discharge its duties by death, his place may be filled by the above mentioned committee. Resolved, That the gentlemen hereby appointed, or sub- stitutes which may be chosen agreeably to the last resolu- ,tion, shall be subject to any instruction or advice which the committee above mentioned may deem it expedient to give. Page 49. The House of Clerical and Lay Deputies informed this House, that the Eev. Dr. "Wharton, the Rev. Dr. How, the Rev. Dr. Harris, the Hon. Rufus King, A¥illiam Meredith, Esq., and the Hon. Charles F. Mercer, had been appointed, agreeably to the provisions of the -ith resolution, on the subject of a Theological Seminary. A Letter from Bishoj) White to Eev. Nathaniel Boiven, D. D. Philadelphia, July 13, 1817. Rev. and dear Sir: With this letter there are sent to you certified copies of extracts from the Journal of the late General Convention, on the subject of a Theoloijical School; and there is subjoined to them a certificate of your appointment to the labor of soliciting donations, in certain specified states, for the accomplishing- of that object. From the circumstance of your being designated to this work by the Bishops of our Church, it ought to be believed that you are com- petent to the stating of the reasons which have occasioned the con- templated solicitation. Of your sufficiency no one is better satisfied than the writer of this letter. But, as for some years past, the found- ing of a Theological School has been a subject much discussed in his personal intercourse with his brethren in the Episcopacy, he thinks there may be a use in his stating to you, to be communicated as in your discretion may seem expedient, the important point of view in which, to the best of his recollection and belief, the subject presents itself to their minds as well as to his own. He perceives an inducement to this communication in his being aware that there are some who, laying due stress on the religious qualifications called for by the ministry, and being laudably desirous of fencing the sanctity of its character in this respect, entertain the opinion that it requires but a slender furniture of intellectual infor- mation. 8 PROCEEDINGS REIATING TO THE ORGANIZATION If this opinion were carried much further, and if it were contended, concerning the whole Christian world, that it has no need even of elementary instruction, for the benefiting by those holy Scriptures, which themselves testify that they were written for our learning, al- though extravagant, it would be consistent. On the other hand, if it be confessed that at least some persons must be possessed of what can only be the fruit of study, aided by human art; the only questions which occur, relate to the extent in which literary information is necessary, and to the persons who should be especially looked to for the possessing of it. The result of this train of sentiment must be the conviction that no branch of learning, which has a tendency to open the sense of Scripture, can be foreign to the clerical department. That especial importance attaches to the languages, in which it has pleased the Holy Spirit to convey to the world the glad tidings of salvation, cannot consistently be denied by any who know that "faith coraeth by hearing, and hearing by the word of God;" by that word, locked up in languages not in common use. It would be easy to show that the like importance is to be ascribed to history, to chronology, to criticism, and to the knowledge of ancient customs. And there cannot be an exclusion of natural science, so long as this shall be a storehouse, from which the infidel draws his weapons for the assailing of the Christian fortress. It is known to many with what dishonest artifice the enemies of our holy religion are continually bringing forward frequently refuted objections, for the deceiving of the ignorant, and the beguiling of the unstable. To whom shall such persons look, for the being confirmed •» in their most holy faith, if not to those who have consented to be vested with the olficial character of its defenders ? Besides the shock to be expected from the quarter of infidelity, there is that of the obtrusion of opinions grafted on the word of God some centuries subsequent to the Christian era, and from which this Church was purged at the time of the Reformation. From this cause there arise questions which respect even the object of divine wor- ship. It is easy to solve them satisfactorily from the word of God, and from the practice of the primitive Church ; while, on the other hand, plausible pretensions are set up, which not only ensnare weak minds, but may even be formidable to persons of considerable strength of intellect, if there are wanting the resources for the de- tecting of traditionary imposture, to which, of course, the Protestant minister of the Gospel is at any time ready to surrender any portion of his flock, if he does not find in his acquirements a counterpoise to tire continually existing danger. Among Protestants also there are opinions, pronounced by our ec- clesiastical standards and institutions to be far wide of " the faith which was once delivered to the saints."' On the one hand there are denials of the divinity and of the atonement of the blessed Per- son, than whom "there is none other name given among men where- by they can be saved ;" while, on the other, there are attached to those essential truths dogmas unknown in the Christian Church until some hundreds of years after its establishment. Further, there is the rejection of the divine designation of an order of men, of whom it is said — "How shall they hear without a preacher; and how shall they preach except they be sent?" And there is a disallowance of those sacraments, one of which is "the wasliing of regeneration," and the other is ordained to be " a showing forth of the Lord's death till he OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMESTARY. 9 come."' There are named but few of the errbrs which strip Chris- tianity of some of its most endearing properties. For the sustaining of them the stores of literature are ransacked and abused, and they must, therefore, be met by learning properly applied. It would be an entire misunderstanding of v/hat has been stated, if it were considered as holding up any measure of theological learn- ing, as what may dispense with the religion of the heart. But it has been found that where no just censure has lain for deficiency in this respect, persons have been seduced from our pale, through the want of pastoral ability to defend its tlootrines and its institutions ; while it has also had the eifect, through the medium of the lessening of the ministerial character, to detach many from an attendance on divine ordinances, and from whatever constitutes a visible profession of reli- gion. This is the result, not only with men of cultivated understand- ings, who are likely to be the first to disesteem a pastor far below them in the scale of theological acquirement, but descends to persons of the lowest grade in society, who insensibly receive their impres- sions of official ability from the higher. The Bishops, in their anxiety for the encouragement of literature, do but endeavor to perpetuate the character of the venerable Church from which their Episcopacy is derived, and of the institutions of which they are not ashamed to wish an imitation in this Church as ability and other circumstances may permit. When, in the sixteenth century, the Church of England disengaged herself fiom the yoke of a foreign hierarchy, the good would have been evanescent, if, with the regaining of her integrity, she had not cultivated the literary means of defending it in the times to follow. In every succeeding age, and in the present not less than in any other, learned divines of her communion have ranked among the foremost in the defence and in the elucidation of divine truth, of which their works, translated into diiferent languages of Europe, are imperishable evidence. One reason of the glory of the Church of England in this respect are the endowments which she possesses for divines who devote themselves to sacred literature as a field of labor distinct from that of a parochial ministry. For while we consider the latter department as too im- portant to be superseded by any studies of the closet, yet where the one may be perused by a few of the clergy for the better securing of the proficiency of the whole, it is an important gain to the Church of Christ; and in part, the ground on which a Theological School is at this time an object of desire. While we look up with fiUal reverence to the example of the Church of England, we do not withhold the tribute of praise from those religious communions in the United States which have been before us in their exertions to secure the literary sufficiency of their future ministers. We honor their conduct in this matter ; we pro- pose the liberality of their respective members to the emulation of the members of our Church, and we lament the lateness of similar industry and public spirit among ourselves. For this, the only apo- logy must be the destitute condition in which our Churches were left by the war of the Revolution, the more immediate measures neces- sary for the organizing of our communion, and the demands for the supply of a ministry, accommodated in some instances rather to the necessities of congregations than to what it were wished to be con- sidered as a standard of sufficiency. Whatever may be the weight of these considerations, it is to be hoped that the time is come when 10 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION there may be successfully attempted the long neglected provision, and when a claim may'be made on the ground of the excellency ot the institutions of this Church, of its respectability in the eye of the world, and of the wealth of a great proportion of its members. The preceding sentiments have not been expressed without the being aware that, independently on the establishment of a Theologi- cal School, the learning called for bj' the ministry may be the ac- quirement of private study, especially when encouraged and aided hy parochial clergymen of acknowledged talents and attainments. But, setting aside the danger of being misdirected in the choice of a guide, it must be obvious in this, as in every line of literary pursuit, first, in regard to the teacher, that consummate ability is best ac- quired by the devoting of all his talents and all his time to the speci- fic branch for which he has been selected; and further, in regard to the learner, that proficiency is much promoted by an association of kindred minds, in the same honorable search of truth — it being the best means of excitement of ardor and of the securing of diligence. Although these are considerations which the reason of the thing suggests, and which experience confirms, they ought not to be carried to the extent of shutting the door to the ministry against a sufficiency of information, from whatever source it may have been obtained. Nothing of this sort is contemplated by the proposers of the present design, who, while they advocate what, in their opinion, and in that of the wisest men of various denorniaations, is the best expedient for the obtaining of a learned ministry, are desirous of resting resort to the school on the talents and the zeal which they expect to be con- spicuous in its professors, and not on an exclusive privilege to be vested in them for ecclesiastical education. You will consider me, llev. and dear Sir, not as undertaking to display fully the advantages to be expected by our Church from a Theological Seminary, but only as suggesting hints which may be en- larged on by you in conversation, as circumstances may require. Even of going thus far, I should doubt of there being any use, were it not that 1 hereby express my own anxious desire, and testify to that of my brethren the other Bishops, for the success of an enterprise in which we fondly anticipate the supply of a learned and godly minis- try to our Church, when there shall be an end of all our cares and labors in her behalf. With my wishes and prayers for your personal safety and satisfac- tion in the good work before you, I remain, Rev. and dear Sir, Your affectionate Friend and Brother, WILLIAIVI WHITE, Bishop of the Prof. Epis. Church in the Stale of Fennsylvania. Extract from the Right Rev. Bisho]) Hobart's Address to the Convention of the Slate of New- York, Oct. 22, 1817. In tlic month of ]\Iay a meeting of the General Conven- tion of our Church was held in this city, which, from the respectability of its members, and the objects of its coun- sels, excited great interest. Among the measures there OF THE GEiS^EEAL THEOLOGICAL SEMHSTARY. 11 adopted, provision was made for tlie establisliment of a Theological Scliool, under the auspices of the Gen'eral Con- vention. The clergyman appointed to collect subscriptions in this diocese is pursuing his arduous work with all that zeal which a strong sense of the importance of the object can inspire ; and by the documents with which he is fur- nished, and his own judicious representations, is calling forth the liberality of the community. But I think I should fail in my duty, if I neglected to impress on you, my brethren, and through you, on the Episcopalians of the diocese, the immense importance of the proposed theological establishment. There cannot be an object presented to them which has equal claims on their beneficence. Without a ministry, the Church cannot exist; and destitute of a learned as well as a pious ministry, she cannot flourish. These are axioms which it would be an insult to the understanding of any person to suppose that he denies or doubts. As a general proposition, it is also true that the ministry will not be distinguished for learning unless there are public institutions, which, in the professor- ships attached to them, in the libraries with which they are furnished, and in the association of young men of similar pursuits and views, supply both the most advantageous means of theological improvement, and the most powerfal motives diligently and faithfully to employ these means. A candidate for orders thus situated, directed by able, affec- tionate, and pious professors, having access to richly fur- nished libraries, associated in the exercises of piety, as well as in his studies with those who are preparing for the exalted office of ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God, would make much greater and more sul^stantial progress in all the preparatory qualifications for the ministry, than if left to solitary instruction and solitary study. But a still further and most eminent benefit of the con- templated Theological School will consist in the pecuniary aids which it will furnish to youths of piety and talents who are destitute of the funds to procure the necessary education for the ministry. Young men of this description have often furnished the brightest examples of ministerial fidelit}^, talents, and zeal. Many such, however, are now lost to the Church, from the want of funds with which to aid them in procuring the necessary education. There can be no species of benevolence more grateful to the friends of religion, and of the temporal and eternal happiness of man- 12 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION kind, tlian tliat Avliicli takes a youtli of pietj and talents from a state of de^^ression and obscurity, and furnishing • him with the means of education and of theological study, prepares him for becoming the resjDectable and successful herald of the cross of the Eedecmcr, and the dispenser, under God, of spiritual blessings to his fellow-men. But f(3r all these purposes — for the salaries of professors, for procuring libraries^ for supporting candidates for the ministry destitute of pecuniary means, for erecting the re- quisite buikUngs, funds are necessary, and large funds. This, then, is no ordinary call on the lil3erality of Episco- palians. It is a call, on the successful issue of which, in procuring large contributions, depend, if not the existence, - certainly the extension and prosperity of their Church. I would respectfully say to you, brethren, esi^ecially my brethren of the laity, and to ^Episcopalians in general. Look at what is done in this respect by other Christian denomina' tions — professorships handsomely endowed, commodious buildings, extensive libraries, numerous students. They annually send forth ministers disciplined by the exercises of piety, and fitted by the studies of the school for the elo- quent and fixithful exercise of their functions. Ought we not to be alarmed for the welfare of our own Church, des- titute as she is of all public provision for theological edu- cation? Benevolent individuals of other denominations freely bestow contributions to this object to the amount oji hundreds and frequently of thousands of dollars. Should we not be excited to at least equal liberality in the cause of a Church which has every possible claim on our affec- tion and on our zealous exertions? Many Episcopalians in this city, and elsewhere in the state, have already libe- rally contributed. They will have the prayers and the gratitude of the Church ; and affording the most effectual means of perpetuating the blessings of our holy religion, they will have the gratitude of posterity ; they will not be forgotten for this good which they have done by their God. May their example be emulated by others. May every Episcopalian, when called on for his subscription to the Theological School, consider that he is to make his contri- bution to an object of more importance to the interests of religion and the Church, than any other for which he can be solicited, and which, therefore, demands the largest exercise of beneficence. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 13 Letter from Bight Bev. Whi. White, D. D,, appointing additional collectors of suhscrip>tions. Philadelphia, December 12, 1817. Gentle3ien : It having been represented to me by the members residing in New-York of the committee appointed by the late General Conven- tion to carry into effect the resolution of that body for the institution of a Theological Seminary, as the wish of Dr. Bowen, who had been appointed to collect subscriptions for the purpose in the State of New- York, that more persons should be authorized to aid in that duty; and as expedient and desirable, in order to the more effectual prosecution of it ; and it being also represented that you are willing to serve the Church in this important matter, viz. : I do accordingly, by the desire and with the advice and concur- rence of a majority of the above mentioned committee, hereby nomi- nate and appoint you to collect subscriptions for the uses of the Gene- ral Theological Seminary, to be instituted and conducted under the authority of the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States ; requesting you to use your best exertions in this behalf, and to deposit all such sums as you may receive, in the hands of David I. Greene, Esq., cashier of the Phcenix Bank in New- York, to be by him held, or invested in approved stock, subject to such disposition as may hereafter be made thereof by the authority of the General Convention. WILLIAM WHITE, Bishop of the Prot. Epis. Church in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and Chairman of the Theological Committee. Letter from a Committee to the Members of the Protestant Ep)isco- pal Church in the United States, Jan., 1818. The committee of tlie said Cliurcli appointed at the last General Convention on the subject of a Theological Semi- nary, being now assembled in the city of Philadelphia, address the members of their communion on the important subject; and in the discharge of this duty, they enjoy the advantage of a unanimity of opinion among themselves, manifested on the first comparison of their respective views of what had been committed to their consideration. They perceive the imjoortance of carrying the design into effect at all events, although doubtless it will be with a degree of usefulness bearing some proportion to the means ^dth which they maj^ be supphed by the liberality of those who may consent With them in the object of their solicitude. 14 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGAISTIZATION The most essential supply of tlie exigencies of tlie Cliiircli in this institution will be the appointing of three professors, whose respective services may be applied to so many differ- ent subdi\'isions of theological science. Biblical learning, comprehending the exiDosition of the Holy Scriptures, with whatever relates to the authenticity of the sacred books, and the correct translation of them ; systematic theology, giving correct views of the doctrines of Scripture, Avith the authorities sustaining them, and what may be called histo- ric theology, giving correct information of the state of the Church in all ages, and of the Church of England in parti- cular, from the period of the Eeformation. In this sub- division will be embraced a knowledge of the opinions of the early fathers of the constitution of the Christian Church, and of the various orders of the ministry. It is desirable that provision may be made for the maintenance of the j^ro- fessors, so as to detach them from all concerns of parochial cure, without which the design may be carried into opera- tion, but not with equal prospect of benefit to the Church. It is not improbable that the system may be hereafter im- proved by the appointment of additional 2:)rofessors, espe- cially in some of the learned languages, but whose subsistence may not be altogether dependent on their professorships. The aj^pointment of a professor, whose services shall be devoted to the exercising of the students in composition and delivery, will be highly expedient. In the meantime, such important objects are not to be unattended to. But whether they may l:»c the most usefully attached to one of the three professorships defined, or be attended to by each professor in his sphere, in exercises bottomed on the sub- jects which will be before him, may be left to future deli- beration. The next object of expense occurring to the committee, is the erecting of a building for the different lectures, and for a library, the apartment for which may serve as a place of worsliip for the professors and the students. The com- mittee do not contcmphitq the appropriation of any part of the funds to the erection of a building for the residence of the students. The accommodation of the professors with houses, which may constitute a part of their maintenance, is, however, deemed desirable. But while the committee calculate that this institution will furnish the means of the- ological attainments on an extensive scale to all classes of candidates for orders, they regard as an object of peculiar importance the education for the ministry of young men OF THE GE:N"ERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMItTAEY, 15 of piety and talents, wlio may be destitute of pecuniary re- sources. "When the General Convention sanctioned the esta])lish- ment of a Theological Seminary, they commissioned three reverend gentlemen to solicit subscriptions in the different departments of the United States. . Two of the reverend gentlemen have been prevented by other occupations from entering on the work, and the only gentleman who under- took it found his district disproportioned to the fulfilment of the expectations of the Church. Accordingly, the committee have found it necessary to make new arrangements. The persons apjDointed, in con- sequence of these arrangements, will be furnished with the necessary evidences of their authority. The committee will finish their present session without those details of the projected Seminary, which, according to a provision of the General Convention, must be sub- mitted to the Bishops of this Church, and obtain the con- sent of the majority of them before the plan can go into operation. They defer those details, until there shall be ascertained the amount of the collections which must go- vern in determining the amount of the expense to be in- curred. Those details have been the subject of serious deliberation with the committee ; but from their great im- portance, the committee are desirous of bestowing on them still farther consideration ; and they entertain the confident expectation that the plan, in its principles and details, will be satisfactory to the members of the Church, and agreeable to the views of the General Convention, as exjjressed in their resolutions on the subject. The committee ought not conclude this address without earnestly entreating every member of their communion whom Providence may have blessed with abundance, or with competency, to consider the proposed institution as of the utmost importance for the sustaining of its repvitation, and for the giving of due effect to the labors of its ministry. They would also earnestly impress the necessity of extraor- dinary liberality towards an institution, the establishment of which is so fundamentally connected with the interests and the prosperity of the Church. The committee, although not unaware that there are some who conceive of the clerical calling as requiring but a slender furniture of intellectual information, accommo- date this address to persons who know that for the defend- ing of the Christian fortress against the assaults of in£- 16 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION delity, tlie ministerial combatant must be possessed of weapons of defence, drawn from tlie same stores wbicli they abuse, of history, of chronology, of criticism, and of natural science, and that the same preparation is required for the defending of the doctrines of the Eeformation against traditionary imposture, and for the vindicating of the faith of the earliest and best ages of the Church against innumerable novelties of modern times. In all exertions for the purpose which have been dis- closed, tliis Church will be treading in the steps of the mother Church of England, and will be aiming at an imi- tation of attainments which have rendered her the most distinguished Church of the Eeformation. By the act of transmitting to us her episcopacy, she has deposited a trust in the matter in question, and in some degree committed her reputation on the event of a due discharge of it. Even in the circumstances of a great and increasing mea- sure of literary improvement in a considerable pro^^ortion of the members of this Church, there may bo perceived a motive for a proportionate improvement of the literary qualilications of those who are to ofiiciate among them in the ministry. For it is naturally the eftect of the contrary want of qualiiication that men of cidtivated understanding exchange their religious connection for some other, in which they are no longer witnesses of what they consider dishonor done to religion in general, and to the Church in which they were baptized and educated in particular, or have recourse to the worse retreat of the abandonment of a visible profession, and perhaps to infidelity. Under the weight of these considerations, the success of the design is now committed to the blessing of God, through the medium of tlie solicited liberality of those who owe to his bounty whatever they may possess, and are de- pendent on him for its continuance. (Signed) William White, Bishop of the Profestant Episco]^] Chvrch in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. John Henry IIobart, Bishop of the Protestant Einscopal Church in the State of New- York. John Croes, Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the State of New-Jersey. CiiarlEvS IIenry Wilvrton, Rector of St. Mary's Church in Burlington. W. Meredith. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 17 The subscribers, members of the committee, unavoidably prevented from attendance on tlie framing of tlie preceding address, approve of and concur in it. (Signed) William Harris, President of Columbia College, New-Yorh. Charles F. Mercer, 0/ Virginia. Report of a Committee, contained in Appendix No. 1 to Journal OF General Convention of 1820. Pages 64-70. Tbe committee on the subject of the Theological School, appointed by the General Convention in 1817, report to the General Convention, now assembled, as follows : Before the meeting of the committee, their chairman, at the desire of the members, individually addressed a letter, dated July 18, 1817, to the Kev. Dr. Bowen, who had been designated by the House of Bishops to solicit contributions in the states of New-York, New- Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. This letter detailed the reasons which were supposed to have operated in the founding of the School. At the desire of Dr. Bowen, and with the concurrence of a majority of the members of the committee, another letter, dated December 12, 1817, was prepared, with a blank to be filled with the names of any persons whom Dr. Bowen might associate with himself for the accomplishing of the object. These letters, as also an extract from an address of Bishop Hobart to the Convention of the Church in New- York, enforcing the importance and necessity of the insti- tution, were printed, and copies of them are herewith pre- sented. [See the preceding pages.] On the day on which the first mentioned letter was issued, another, in the same words, was addressed to the Eev. William H. Wilmer, who had been appointed by the House of Bishops to collect in the states of Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia. It has been understood that some circumstances occurred which prevented Mr. Wilmer's engaging in this work. But the cluties assigned to him were in some measure discharged by the Eev. Dr. Brownell, who collected a considerable sum, principally in the state of South Carolina. The Eev. Daniel Burhans had been appointed by the House of Bishops to make collections in New-Hampshire> Massachusetts, Vermont, Ehode Island, and Connecticut, 2 18 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION but was prevented by sickness and death in his family. Subsequently, there was an appointment of the Kev. Dr. How, and the Eev. Samuel F, Jarvis, and afterwards of the Rev. Jonathan M. Wainwright ; but unexpected hindrances have prevented success in that section of the Union. After these jDreliminary arrangements made by the chair- man, under the authority of the committee individually, a meeting of the committee was held in the city of Philadel- phia, on the 15th and 16th of January, 1818, at which were present Bishop White, Bishop Hobart, Bishop Croes, Dr. Wharton, Dr. How, and W. Meredith, Esq., who acted as secretary of the committee. They issued an address to the members of this Church, a printed copy of which is here- with presented. They also adopted the following resolu- tions, proposed by Bishop Hobart: 1. Resolved, That the chairman be requested to address a circular letter to the Bishops and the standing committees of the dioceses of New-Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia (measures having been taken for the collection of funds in the state of New- York), and to the standing committees of the dioceses where there are no bishops, enclosing several copies of the address before mentioned, requesting them to take effectual measures, by the appointment of persons to collect subscriptions, and otherwise in their respective dio- ceses to provide funds for the institution. 2. That the chairman, as Bishop of this Church in Penn- sylvania, be requested, in conjunction with the standing committee, and such other persons as he may think pro- jjer, to carry into eflfect in his diocese the provisions of the foregoing resolution. 3. That a circular letter, with coj^ics of the address" first mentioned, be transmitted by the chairman to each clergy- man of the Clmrch, requesting his co-operation and influ- ence in promoting the object of the address. 4. That the Rev. Dr. How be apjDointed, with the Rev. Mr. Jarvis, to collect subscriptions in the eastern diocese, and to receive instructions on this subject from the Right Rev. Bishop Oris wold, generally, and in the town of Bos- ton from the Rev. Dr. Gardiner; to each of whom the chairman will address a letter, requesting his co-operation and influence. 5. That the Bishops who are of this committee be au- thorized and requested to make such additional arrange- ments relative to the appointment of agents, and other OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 19 measures connected witli the collection of moneys for tlie use of the Seminary, as they may from time to time think proper. It was also resolved, That the moneys which may be col- lected be deposited, by the several i^ersons collecting, in some safe bank in the respective states, to be drawn thence in such way as this committee may hereafter direct ; the choice of the place of deposit to be determined in each case by the Bishop and standing committee of the diocese, and, where there is no Bishop, by the standing committee, and that the several collectors be requested to inform the chair- man of this committee of the amount collected, and of the place where it is deposited; and that the Bishops and standing committees be requested to report to him the mea- sures which they may have adopted to collect funds for the institution. And it was further resolved. That the Eev. Jackson Kemper be appointed secretary to the chairman of this committee, to assist him in that character in the 2)erform- ance of the several duties stated in these resolutions. The duties committed to the chairman by these resolves were performed with the assistance of the Eev. Jackson Kemper, appointed with that view by the committee, who deem it their duty to state, that on all occasions they re- ceived the active co-operation and important aid of their chairman. Their next meeting was in the city of Philadelphia, on ' the 7th and 8th of October, 1818, at which were present Bishop White, Bishop Hobart, Bishop Croes, Dr. Wharton, and William Meredith, Esq. At this meeting the follow- ing resolutions were adopted — ^the first resolve being pro- posed by Bishop White, and the others by Bishop Hobart : 1. JResolved, That it is expedient to carry into immediate operation the Theological School of the Protestant Episco- pal Church in the United States of America, and that, for this purpose, a Professorship of Biblical Learning, compre- hending the exposition of the Holy Scriptures, with what- ever relates to the evidences of revealed religion and biblical criticism ; a Professorship of Systematic Theology, giving correct views of the doctrines of Scripture, and of the au- thorities sustaining them ; a Professorship of Historic The- ology, giving correct information of the state of the Church in all ages, and of the Church of England in jDarticular, from the Eeformation, embracing a view of the constitu- tion of the Christian Church, of the orders of the ministry, 20 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION and of tlie natiu'e and duty of Cliristian unity ; a Professor- ship of the Eitual of the Church and of Pulpit Eloquence, comprehending all the points relative to the liturgy, to the correct and devotional ])crforniance of the service of the Church, to the composition and delivery of sermons, and to the duties of the clerical office. 2. That as soon as the funds of the institution will ad- mit, these professorships be tilled, and the professors de- tached from all parochial charge, and devoted solely to the objects of the institution. 3. That when the funds of the institution admit, the Eev. Charles Henry Wharton, D. D., be apjDointed Pro- fessor of Systematic Theology, and that the llcv. Samuel F. Jarvis be now appointed Professor of Biblical Learning, and the Rev. Samuel H. Turner, Professor of Historic The- ology, and that these two last named professors receive for the present, and until they can be detached from paro- chial cures, and devoted solely to tlie objects of the institu- tion, a salary each of eight hundred dollars per annum. '4:. That until the other professorship be filled, and until the Professor of Systematic Theology enter on the duties of his office, the subject of systematic theology be assigned to the Professor of Historic Thcolog}'", and that the Pro- fessor of Bibhcal Learning, and tlie Professor of ILstoric Theology, provide, by joint arrangement, for the object assigned to the Professor of the Ritual of the Church and of Pulpit Eloquence. 5. That the professors be regulated in their instructions by the provisions of the canons, and the course of stuay set forth by the House of Bishops ; that they conduct the students through all the books prescribed in that course, making them thoroughly acquainted with the subjects of which those books respectively treat; that the present pro- fessors provide for the daily instruction of the students ; and that when the professors are detached from ])arocliial cures, they shall each be daily engaged in instruction ; that the students be frequently exercised in the devotional per- formance of the service of the Church, and in the composi- tion and delivery of sermons ; and that particular attention be paid to their progress in the spiritual life, and to their correct views of the nature and responsibility of the duties of the clerical office. 6. That until the further and complete organization of the institution, the Bishops who are members of the com- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 21 mittee be charged witli making sucL. temporary arrange- ments as may be necessary. 7. That as soon as the funds will admit, Theological Scholarships be established for the education of young men of piety and talents who may be destitute of pecuniary means. 8. That Dscvid J. Greene, Esq., of the city of New- York, be appointed the treasurer of this institution, with power to collect and receive the moneys which may be subscribed or granted for the benefit thereof, and to place them at interest, on good security, in trust, for the use of the institution. 9. That the Bishops composing this committee be au- thorised and requested to make arrangements for providing funds for the institution, and for this purpose to publish an earnest appeal to the members and friends of the Protestant Episcopal Church, stating the wants of the Church with respect to clergymen, the number of young men of piety and talents desirous of an education for the ministry, but who are destitute of adequate pecuniary resources, and the indispensable necessity of a liberal endowment of the The- xDlogical Seminary, to the honor, prosperity, and vital inte- rests of the Church. • The plan contemplated in the above resolutions not suc- ceeding, another meeting of the committee was held in the city of Philadelphia, the 7th of February, 1819 ; the same members present as at the |)revious meeting. A letter was laid before the committee by Bishop Hobart from C. C. Moore, Esq., of the city of' New- York, addressed to him, containing an offer of the grant of sixty city lots, provided the buildings of the Theological School should be erected thereon. And the following resolves, proposed by Bishop Hobart, were adopted. 1. Besolved, That the offer of Mr. Moore be accepted, and that the buildings for the use of the Theological Seminary be erected on or near the lots of ground granted by Mr. Moore for the use of the institution. 2. That as the fands of the institution do not admit of the adequate support of all the contemplated professors, the subjects assigned to the Professors of Systematic Divi- nity, and of the Eitual of the Church and of Pulpit Elo- quence, be at present assigned to the Professor of Biblical Learning, 8. That in consideration of the more extensive sphere of duty assigned to the Professor of Biblical Learning, and of 22 PROCEEDIXGS EELATIXG TO THE ORG.VNIZATION his situation as having a family, his sahary be fixed at two thousand five hundred dollars per annum, with a house, as soon as one can be erected ; and, in the meantime, with an allowance of five hundred dollars per annum in lieu of a house, in the expectation of his applying himself solely to the discharge of the duties of his station ; and that the same consideration not applying to the Professor of Historic Theology, his salary be fixed at one thousand dollars per annum, in the hope that the funds of the institution will speedily admit of a more adequate remuneration of his ser- vices, and also of securing to the institution the learning and talents of the Eev. Dr. Wharton, the Professor of Sys- tematic Theology, agreeably to- the resolution of the 9th of October last. 4. That the Bishops, members of this committee, who, agreeably to a resolution of the 9th of October last,' were charged mth making temporary arrangements for the ma- nagement of the Seminary, be further directed to frame and report to this committee a plan for the complete organiza- tion thereof. The committee were induced to make the arrangements contained in the above resolutions, in the expectation that the prospect of the permanent establishment of the institu- tion, under the professors appointed, if a sufiicient support could be provided for them, would operate strongly in aid of the collection of funds for that object. No subsequent arrangements have been made, the committee being per- suaded that some new excitement is necessary in favor of the contemplated institution; and looking forward. to the approaching meeting of the General Convention, as afibrd- ing the only effectual means of awakening the attention of the members and friends of the Protestant Episcopal Church to an object so essentially connected with its honor and prosperity. For the state of the funds, the collections made, and the sums subscribed and not i)aid, we refer to the account of the treasurer, and the exhibit annexed. In the state of New- York, the sums subscribed, which are considerable, being made payable on the condition of the whole sum subscribed amounting to one hundred thousand dollars, only a small proportion of them have been collected. A bequest of one thousand dollars of James M'Evers, of the city of New-York, to Bishop Ilobart, in trust, foi- a 'Jlieo- logical School, has been paid by him to the treasurer of this institution. The lots granted by Mr. Moore are at ijresent OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 23 valuable, and, as tlie city increases, might be made a source of large revenue. The professors have conducted the instructions of the institution according to the canons and the course of study prescribed by the House of Bishoj)s. Signed by order of the committee. William White, Chairman. May 20, 1820. 24 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION >n o s o o o o o >o 1 i IN s is"3 c g S Oct; o j= >- X on ■M 2 *> %- CO („ 0 c o ^- f^ ^ "x " S « 2 ^ >• 1 1 •3 ^ .1' I- 'C ;.a 5 :fe OD O O O O ■M O C c ; . « c « OS t:n o '(So?' iJ-c-o -a (=•6 o O'er 00 X ^ ceo o JiS . O C O o CJ »rt 0DO_O O^Oj^-H S£JS S o - 3 — = uo So'f? '5 <;^.o I I I ■c 5 S2 p.bc-g ■ ? ^ bc • • 1^" CO as . 2^ : OS o5 • p 5u-_ P- - ^~ ^ e c 4) •=£ S£ ■5.2 S o S^ CT (N O O o »< oo o E > > o c o n ^ - 1! p. ft : o ;«j o cT ! >> s 00 o 1 crt .i< o fta «> ; o ■ 2 o-i, S o £ ^ij: o c» w o §ps » » .^ c 5 2 £22 § ** :5 -^ 00 X o •g E .2 o •= OO S K « ^ c ?:E^3^i5gS5 5 = > > > 2« ftftfti o o o I. I I 555 . C iSl" c — _ OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 25 ^>' Hecapitulation. Collections in Carolina $4,560 00 Do. Connecticut 110 00 Do. New-York 1,576 50 $6,246 50 Dividends on Stock 406 50 Gain on purchase of Stock 32 25 Loss 14 50 17 75 Gain on sales of Stock .' 59 25 77 00 6,730 00 Right Rev. Bishop White's order 28 85 Salaries • 3,000 00 3,028 85 $3,701 15 Balance consists of Stock, $3,700; cash, $1 15. Exhibit by the Committee. In addition to the above, it appears from the books of Dr. Brownell, that of the sums subscribed principally to the south of Maryland, $3,180 remain to be collected. And $15,275 is the amount of the sums subscribed in New- York, to be paid on condition that the whole subscription shall reach $100,000. A farther Report to the General Convention of 1820, contained in Ai^pendix JVo. 2 to the Journal. Pages 84, 85. The committee appointed at the last General Convention on the subject of a Theological School, beg leave to make a further report. In the caption to the subscription book drawn up by Dr. Bowen, it is stated that "persons will pay their subscri]^- tions, as they shall choose, agreeably to the one or other of the following conditions." And one of these conditions is, that " any individual may subscribe on the condition of not being required to pay until one hundred thousand dollars in all shall have been subscribed." This caption, it was thought, gave all the subscribers the option, when called on to pay, of declining, unless one hundred thousand dollars 26 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION had been subscribed. But Dr. Bowcn authorizes the com- mittee to state, that he considers that no sums of those subscribed at his solicitation are liable to the above condi- tion, except those which are stated to be so by a memoran- dum which the subscribers have annexed to tlieir names on the pages of the book of subscriptions. The sums of tliis description amount to five thousand five hundred dollars, subscribed by eight persons. It may be pro^^er further to notice, that the Eev. Profes- sors of the Seminary not wishing that the studies of each year, the recitations of each week, and the proportion of the recitations to be assigned to each of the professors should be surrendered to their direction, applied to the committee for instructions to those purposes. The com- mittee, confiding in the sufiiciency of the jDrofcssors, were content to leave the arrangements in question to their de- termination, especially as they were matters in which ex- perience might dictate alterations from time to time. There was, however, an endeavor to obtain a meeting of the com- mittee in October last, which failed, on account of the indis- position of some of the members, and the necessary engage- ments of others. A meeting was held in December, but there being a mere quorum, the time being so near this triennial meeting, and the institution not having suffered, nor being likely to suffer, in the business, no order was taken thereon. William "VVhite, Chairman. May Tl, 1820. Extract from a Statement for the Theolor/ical Seminary, made in the Convention of South Carolina, Feb., 1819. Seminary Tracts, vol. G7, art. 2, pages 12-14. The honor of originating the measure for the proposed Seminary belongs to this diocese. It was introduced by our delegates to the General Convention in 1814, and by that body referred to the consideration of the respective dioceses. It was renewed by our delegates in the Conven- tion of 1817, and was then unanimously adopted. We are pledged not to permit this institution to die in its birth, and to foster it with unceasing care and liberality. May I not be permitted to add, that our perseverance is due to the memory of our late Bishop. In this cause he labored unto death. The resolutions adopted by the General Con- vention were from his pen. It is generally admitted that OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMmARY. 27 wliat lias been done is cliieflj OAving to his influence and exertions. He has laid the foundation, and it belongs to others to raise the superstrvicture of a beautiful and sub- lime fabric. It is intended to erect a monument to his memory in this Church in which we are now assembled. That monument will be seen by the few only who come within these walls. It will be subject to casualty and the waste of time. But the Theological Seminary will be a memorial of him throughout all generations. In its influ- ence, it will be seen in every part of our country. Its in- fluence may extend to other countries. It will extend to other worlds. The impression made upon the heart and mind is made upon an immortal substance. It will survive the wreck of matter. I might detain this Convention with other considerations. The subject is endless. But are not these sufficient ? The proposed Seminary will give to our Church a capable and useful ministry ; it will increase the number of ministers so much wanted, kindle the powers of genius, and reflect the light of knowledge in every 'part of our country, and be a significant tribute to departed merit. It 'will do honor to its founder, to its builders, to the Church, and I speak it with reverence, it will bring a revenue of honor to our Fa- ther in heaven. It is known that the wise and good Bishop Berkley contemplated the establishment in our country of a great literary institution. To this object he devoted his fortune and best exertions, but it was frustrated by an ini- quitous diversion of the funds which had been collected. I confess it is pleasant to reflect that the Bishop of South Carolina contemplated a similar object, inferior only as his means were inferior, and that to this he devoted the best energies of his mind and heart, and the last labors of his invaluable life. To this diocese it belongs to supply to the best of its abihty his loss to the Theological Seminary. Let us establish a claim to the gratitude of the Church and posterity. Let us exhibit an example of zeal and liberality worthy of the diocese of South Carolina. I would pro- pose that we adopt the following resolutions : — Resolved^ 1st. That this Convention heartily approve of the measures adopted by the committee of the Theological Seminary for carrying it into immediate operation, and do hereby pledge themselves to give that institution effectual support. 2d, That the representatives of this diocese in the next -^^ Genera] Convention be requested to advocate strenuously 28 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION all tliosc measures, flivorablc to the prosperity of tliis insti- tution ; and, in particular, that it may go into operation, as soon as jiossible, on the best plan that its funds Avill permit. 3d. That the Bishop be respectfully requested to tran's- niit a copy of these resolutions to the committee of the Theological Seminary, and also to the ecclesiastical author- ity in each diocese. These resolutions were unanimously adopted. Extracts from ^/ie Journal of the General Convention of 1820. House of Clerical and Lay Deputies. From -page 12. The Eev. Mr. Kemper proposed a canon for considera- tion, relative to candidates for holy orders. Ordered to lie on the table. From page 14. The Eev. Mr. Kemper called up his resolution on the Theological Seminary, which, after considerable discussion, was ordered to lie on the table. From page 16. William Meredith, Esq., from the committee appointed at the last General Convention on the Theological Semi- nary, made a report, which was read, and referred to a com- mittee, consisting of Duncan Cameron, Esq., Eev. Dr. Gadsden, Hon. James Lloyd, Eev. Mr. Onderdonk, and Eev. Mr. Morss. From, 2^oge 17. An addition to the report of the committee on the Theo- logical Seminary, appointed at the last General Convention, was received and read, and referred to the committee of this House on that subject. From pages 18, 19. Duncan Cameron, Esq., from the committee on the sub- ject of the Theological Seminary, made the following rc- jDort, which was read : The committee, to whom was referred the report from the Trustees of tlic Theological School, having, according to order, had the same under consideration : OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEinNART. 29 REPORT: Tliat wliile they lament that the efforts made to establish the School in the city of New- York have not been more successful, they are deeply impressed with the conviction that the establishment of an institution for the theological education of candidates for the ministry, is an object of too much importance to the character and interests of the Pro- testant Episcopal Church in the United States to be aban- doned or delayed. The committee are aware that dif&culties are inseparably connected with all new undertakings, and that ultimate success can only be expected after long exj^erience. They cannot, however, permit themselves to doubt -the practica- bility of establishing a Theological School adequate to the exigencies of the Church, if a simultaneous and zealous effort for that purpose be made by its friends throughout the United States. They anxiously hope such an effort will be made, and confidently believe that the Great Head of the Church will bless the exertions which may be made to prepare and send forth laborers into his vineyard. The committee are of opinion -that it is of great impor- tance to the success of the institution that it should be lo- cated in some place where the professors and students can have access to j^ublic libraries, enjoy the benefits resulting from literary society, and live comfortably at a moderate expense. Without detracting from the great advantages which the city of New- York affords to students in the various depart- ments of literature and science, the committee are of opin- ion that the city of New-Haven offers inducements for the establishment of the Theological School in that place (at least for the present, and while its funds are so limited) which ought not to be overlooked or disregarded. For the j)urpose of carrying into effect the views of the committee contained in this very brief report, they recom- mend the adoj)tion of the following resolutions. Eespectfully submitted. Duncan Cameron, Chairman. 1. Resolved^ That the Theological School instituted at New-York, under the authority of the last General Conven- tion of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States, be transferred to and located within the city of New- Haven, in the diocese of Connecticut. 80 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION 2. Besohed, That tlie management of tlie said School be and is hereby vested in a Board of Trustees, which shall consist of the Bishops of the several dioceses within the United States, of six clergymen and six laymen, to be ap- pointed by the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, at every meeting of the General Convention; any seven of whom shall be competent to form a Board for transacting busi- ness. They shall have power to collect and manage funds for the benefit of the School, to apj^oint professors and teachers therein, and prescribe their duties; regulate the admission of students, and })rescribe the course of studies to be observed by them ; to make such by-laws and regu- lations as may be necessary for the government of the School, and generally to take such measures as they may deem essential to the prosperity of the institution. The said Board of Trustees shall have power to till vacancies which may occur by death, removal, or resignation of any clerical or lay member thereof, and it shall be their duty to make a full and detailed report of their proceedings and of the state of the School to the next General Convention. 3. Resolved, That the Bishops of the several dioceses within the United States, and where there is no Bishop, the standing committee of the diocese, be, and they are hereby earnestly and respectfully requested to adopt such mea- sures as they may deem most advisable to collect funds in aid of the Theological School, and to cause the same when collected to be transmitted to the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees. From page 20. The consideration of the report of the commattee on the Theological Seminary was called up, read, and discussed for some time, and ordered to lie on the table. From prnjes 41, 42. The consideration of the re]3ort of the committee on the Tlicological Seminary was called up, and the report read. The first resolution proposed by the committee, as fol- lows, was then considered : 1. Resolved, That the Theological Seminary, instituted at New- York, under the authority of the last General Con- vention of the Protestant Ei)iscopal Church of the United Stat(^s, be transferred to and located within the city of New-IIaven, in the diocese of Connecticut. It was proposed to amend the first resolution, by substi- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAIi SEMINARY. 81 tuting the city of Philadelpliia for "tlie city of New- Haven," wliicn was negatived. It was then proposed to amend the resolution, by strik- ing out the word ' ' JSTew-Haven." The question being taken by states, it was decided in the negative, as follow : Maine — Clergy, No. — Laity, No. New- Hampshire — Clergy, No. — Laity, . Massachusetts — Clergy, No. — Laity, No. Vermont — Clergy, No. — Laity, No. Rhode Island — 'Clergy, No. — Laity, Divided. Connecticut — Clergy, No. — Laity, No. New-York — Clergy, Aye. — Laity, No. New-Jersey — Clergy, Aye. — ^Laity, Aye. Pennsylvania — Clergy, No. — Laity, No. Delaware — Clergy, No. — Laity, Aye. Maryland — Clergy, No. — ^Laity, No. Vivfjinia — Clergy, No. — ^Laity, No. North Carolina — Clergy, No. — Laity, No. South Carolina — Clergy, No. — Laity, . So the question for striking out was lost. The first resolution was then adopted. The second resolution offered by the committee was then taken up, and read as follows : 2. Resolved^ That the management of the said Seminary be and is hereby vested in a Board of Trustees, which shall consist of the Bishops of the several dioceses within the United States, of twelve clergymen and twelve laymen, to be appointed by the Hoitse of Clerical and Lay Deputies, at every meeting of the General Convention ; any seven of whom shall be competent to form a Board for transacting business. They shall have power to collect and manage funds for the benefit of the Seminary ; to aj^point professors and teachers therein, and prescribe their duties ; regulate the admission of students, and prescribe the course of studies to be observed by them ; to make such by-laws and regulations as may be necessary for the government of the Seminary ; and generally to take such measures as they may deem essential to the prosperity of the institution. The said Board of Trustees shall have power to fill vacan- cies which may occur by death, removal, or resignation of any clerical or lay member thereof, and it shall be their duty to make a full and detailed report of their proceed- ings and of the state of the Seminary to the next General Convention. t 82 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION It was proposed to* amend the resolution by inserting after tlie word "institution" the folloT\dng, which was agreed to by the House: "Pro'vidcd, that the capital of the sums subscribed and collected in pursuance of this resolu- tion and of the resolutions on this subject passed at the last General Convention, shall be carefully invested in -some secure and productive fund, and shall remain invio- late and untouched, except for the purj^ose of erecting suit- able buildings for the accommodation of the Seminary ; and that the interest only of the said capital shall be employed for the compensation of professors or other current and annual expenditures, except that they may continue and provide for the present professor." The following amendment was then projDOsed and nega- tived: To strike out the words, "at every meeting of the General Convention ;" and insert at the end of the resolu- tion the following: "who may remove the clerical and lay Trustees, or any of them (other than the Bishops), if they think proper so to do, and to elect others in their places." The following amendment was then proposed : to insert after the words " observed by them " the following : "not inconsistent with the canons and the course of studies which is or may be established by the House of Bishops." This amendment was under consideration when a motion was made to adjourn. From pages 43, 44. The amendment of the second resolution on the subject of the Theological Seminary, under consideration when the House adjourned last evening, was called up and agreed to. The resolution, as amended, was then adopted. The third resolution offered by the committee was read, considered, and adopted as follow: 8. Resolved^ That the Bishops of the several dioceses within tlic United States, and where there is no Bishop, the standing committee of the diocese, be and they are hereby earnestly and respectfully requested to adopt such measures as they may deem most advisable to collect funds in aid of tlic Theological Seminary, and to cause the same when collected to be transmitted to the treasurer of the Board of Trustees. The resolutions, as amended, were then adopted as fol- lows, and sent to the House of Bishops : OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 33 1. Resolved^ That tlie Theological Seminary, instituted at New- York, under the authority of the last General Con- vention of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States, be transferred to and located within the city of New-Haven, in the diocese of Connecticut. 2. Resolved, That the management of the said Seminary be, and is hereby vested in a Board of Trustees, which shall consist of the Bishops of the several dioceses within the United States, of twelve clergymen and twelve laymen, to be appointed by the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, at every meeting of the Greneral Convention ; any seven of whom shall be competent to form a board for transacting business. They shall have power to collect and manage funds for the benefit of the Seminary ; to appoint professors and teachers therein, and prescribe their duties; regulate the admission of students, and prescribe the course of studies to be observed by them, not inconsistent with the canons, and the course of studies which is or may be estab- lished by the House of Bishops ; to make such by-laws and regulations as may be necessary for the government of the Seminary, and generally to take such measures as they may deem essential to the prosperity of the institution ; Provided^ that the capital of the sums subscribed and col- lected in pursuance of these resolutions, and of the resolu- tions on this subject jDassed by the last Greneral Conven- tion, shall be carefully invested in some secure and pro- ductive fund, and shall remain inviolate and untouched, except for the purpose of erecting suitable buildings for the accommodation of the Seminar}^ ; and that the interest only of the said capital shall be employed for the compen- sation of professors, or other current or annual expendi- ture, except that they may continue and provide for the present professor. 3. Resolved^ Tliat the Bishops of the several dioceses within the United States, and, where there is no Bishop, the standing committee of the diocese, be, and they are hereby earnestly and respectfully requested to adopt' such measures as they may deem most advisable to collect funds in aid of the Theological Seminary, and to cause the same when collected to be transmitted to the treasurer of the Board of Trustees. A message was received from the House of Bishops in- forming thLs House that they concurred in the resolutions on the subject of the Theological Seminary. With this 3 3-i PROCEEDINGS HELATIXG TO THE OKGANIZATION concnrreuce of the House of Bisliops, was a declaration of that Iloiise on the subject, which was read. On motion — Resolved^ That a committee be appointed to nominate Trustees for tlie Theological Seminary. The Eev. Mr. Morss, the Eev. Mr. Boj-d, the Eev. Dr. Gadsden, William Meredith, Esq., and Gen. Matthias Nicoll, were appointed to compose said committee. From 2>oge 45. The Eev. Mr. Morss, from the committee appointed to nominate Trustees for the Theological Seminar}?-, made a report, and the following gentlemen were appointed Trustees : Eev. D. Burhans, Hon. Jonathan Ingersol, H. Croswell, Hon. Sam. Wm. Johnson, B. G. Noble, Nathan Smith, Esq., Eichard Adams, Esq., Eev. Dr. Jarvis, George Sullivan, Esq., ) j^^,^,;,^,,^^,, David Leas, Esq. j Eev. Nathan B. Crocker, Rhode Island. Eev. J. M. Wainwright, Isaac Lawrence, Esq., New- York. Eev. Charles H. Wharton, D. D., New-Jersey. Eev. Jackson Kemper, William Meredith, Esq., ) Pennsyl- Eev. George Boyd, j vania. Eev. Dr. Wyatt, Erancis S. Key, Esq., Maryland. Eev. Dr. Wilmer, Hon. Bushrod Washington, Virginia, Duncan Cameron, Esq., North Carolina. Eev. Dr. Gadsden, William Heyward, Esq., S. Carolina. - Connecticut, From the Journal of the House of Bishops, 1820. Pages 52, 53. A message was received from the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, bringing a memorial from the Convention of the Church in South Carolina to the General Convention of the Protestant Episcoj^al Church in the United States of America, on the sulDJcct of the Theological School, which was referred to the committee on the said School, appointed at the last General Convention. From 2)(iye 57. A message was received from the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, containing resolutions relative to the Theo- logical Seminary ; which resolutions were adopted, with the following declaration annexed, which was sent to the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies. * OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINAEY. 35 The House of Bisliops inform the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, that in concurring in the resolutions relative to the Theological Seminary, and in its removal from the city of New- York, they deem it proper to declare that they do not mean by this concurrence to interfere with any plan now contemj^lated, or that may hereafter be contem- plated, in any diocese or dioceses, for the establishment of theological institutions or professorships; and, further, they deem it their duty to express the opinion that the va- rious sums subscribed, having been thus subscribed under an act of the Convention establishing the Seminary in New-York, the subscribers who have not paid are not now bound, except they think proper, to pay their subscrip- tions, the institution being removed to a different city. A published Plan of the Seminary while at New-Haven^ preceded by an Address, and folloiced by Resolutions. The Board, of Trustees of the Theological Seminary, in presenting the following plan for its organization to the Christian public, most earnestly soKcit for the institution the liberal patronage of the friends of religion and the Church. The importance of some better provision for the theolo- gical education of candidates for holy orders, has long been felt by the friends of the Church throughout the Union. It has been made a subject of remark by most of our Bishops, in their addresses to their respective conven- tions ; and during the last session of the (reneral Conven- tion, it has occupied a large share of the attention of that body. In the Convention of 1814, after much discussion, a resolution was passed, having for its object to ascertain the sentiments of the several dioceses. After this refer- ence, the General Convention of 1817 resumed the consi- deration of the subject, and, upon mature deliberation, came to the following resolution, viz. : — " Resolved, That it is expedient to establish, for the bet- ter education of the candidates for holy orders in this Church, a General Theological Seminary, which may have the united support of the whole Church in these United States, and be under the superintendence and control of the General Convention." The Seminary was to be placed in the city of New- York, and a committee was appointed for the pui-pose of devising a plan for its establishment, and for carrying it intO' »* ♦ 36 rROCEEDIKGS RELATING TO THE ORG^VNIZATION operation. The committee, accordingly, proceeded to ap- poiiit professors, and some subscriptions were obtained in New- York, Virginia, and the Carohnas, but no general appeal was made to the liberalit}'- of the members of the Chiu'ch ; and, either from some defect in the plan, or from objections to the location, or from other causes, the Semi- nary languished in New- York, and there seemed no pro- bability of procuring for it such an amount of funds as would be necessary for its suj)port in so expensive a city. Under these circumstances, it was determined by the Gene- ral Convention, during its late session in Philadelphia, to remove the Institution from New-York to New-Haven, and to reorganize it on a different plan. A Board of Trustees was appointed, with full powers to carry it into successful operation, and it now only needs the patronage of the pub- lic to fulfil the expectations of its friends, and to satisfy the wants of the Church. The place in which the Seminary is now situated is healthy, easily accessible from every part of the Union, and nearly central for the aggregate of the candidates for or- ders. The salaries necessary for the support of professors, and the expenses of living for students, will be but little more than half the sums which would be requisite in New- York. Its contiguity to Yale College will afford it the ad- vantages of the valuable library and the public lectures of that institution. It is equally removed from the expensive extravagances of a large city, and the vulgar manners of an obscure village ; and its students will become familiar- ized to those habits which will be' best adapted to the sta- tions they may generally be expected to fill in the ministry. Concerning the imjoortance of theological learning, there seems now to be a general union of sentiment. It is the glory of the Church from which we derive our immediate origin, that she has taken the lead in the cause of sacred literature. The works of her learned divines were esteem- ed the fortress of the Keformation, and with the succeeding labors of her pious scliolars, they are now held in venera- tion throughout the Christian world. Even those denomi- nations which formerly denied the utility of human learn- ing, now begin to acknowledge that it is no hindrance to piety. The Methodists and the Baptists are making vigor- ous exertions for the su])port of theological education. The Dutch Reformed and tlie Associate Keformed Churches have respectable Seminaries at New-Brunswick, in. New- jersey, and in the City of New- York. The Lutherans and * OF THE GEITERAL THEOLOGICAL SEltLN"ARY. 37 the Catholics have their Seminaries. The Presbyterians have a very valuable institution at Princeton, and the Congregationalists have Seminaries at Cambridge and An- dover. The latter institution has been endowed with dis- tinguished munificence. A single individual, Mr. Bartlett, is said to have bestowed on it more than 100,000 dollars ; and other individuals have also contributed to it with un- exampled hberality. Have Episcopalians less liberality than other denominations ? We trust not ; we trust they are behind the members of no communion in their estima- tion of theological learning, and in a liberal disposition to support it. The appeal will now be fairly made to them, and we doubt not of its success. Hitherto our clergy have borne an honorable standing when compared with those of other denominations. But the standard of theological attainments is raised by these new institutions, and unless we make similar exertions for the education of our candidates for orders, our younger clergy will, in a few years, be considered a degraded body. The well-educated members of our communion will not listen with profit to lessons from an undisciplined mind ; and when they hear the sublime service of the Liturgy performed by one who has not knowledge to discern its meaning, nor taste to perceive its beauties, they will be likel}^ to retire with disgust from his ministrations ; and finding that their taste and their learning can be gratified by attending the congregations of other denominations, the}^ will gi'adually become incorporated with them. "While human nature remains what it now is, we cannot count upon the general piety of mankind, nor upon the excellent principles of our Church to secure us against such a result. It can only be prevented by rearing up a learned and a pious ministry. It is an important feature in the plan now presented to the public, to j)rovide for the gratuitous education of ne- cessitous students. This will be done, as far as practica- ble, from the income of the funds of the institution, as soon as they shall become adequate to this object; and it is also trusted that much will be effected immediately, by the aid of societies formed for the purpose, and by the endowment of scholarships by generous and wealthy indi\dduals. No species of charity can be more grateful to the friends of religion, than that which raises a pious youth from depres- sion and obscurity, and by furnishing him with the means of theological education, prepares him to become the herald 38 PKOCEEDINGS RELATIN'G TO THE OI^GAKIZATIOX of a Saviour's love, and a dispenser of spiritual blessings to mankind. Anotlier important object contemplated in the plan of tlie Seminary, is tliat of rearing up missionaries to supply tlie wants of the Churcli. Tins object will in part be ef- fected by tlie pious emulation, and the missionary spirit, wliicli Avill naturally be produced by tlie association of young men for the purpose of religious education. But it is es- pecially jDrovided for by requiring those who are assisted in their education by charitable funds, to perform missionao^y services under the direction of the Board of Directors of " the Foreign and Domestic Missionary Society of the Protestant Episcopal Churcli of the United States, provided the consent of their diocesan be obtained." To effect all the objects contemplated by the General Convention in the establishment of the Theological Semi- nary, will, indeed, require a liberal endowment. The sala- ries of professors, the purchase of a library, the erection of a suitable building to accommodate the library and for lecture rooms, and the su23port of necessitous students, will require large funds. It is therefore no common call which is now made upon the friends of the Church. ' And in addressing the more wealthy members of her commu- nion, the Board of Trustees beg leave particularly to im- press it upon them, that it is not for one of those ordinary charities which so frequently solicit their notice, that the present appeal is now made to their Hberality and their piety. It is for an object of paramount importance, and which can only be effected by large sums contributed by the opulent. Any contribution, however small, will, indeed, be thankfully accepted ; and the contributions of all the friends of religion are solicited by the Board of Trustees. They ask of every one " according as God hath prospered him;" this being the rule and the measure of charity en- joined by the Apostle. The liberal subscriptions which have already been made to this object evince the estimation in which it is held, "We consider them as an index to the public sentiment and the pubhc liberality ; and wc regard them as a j)le(lge that the present call will be answered in the same spirit. By order of the Board of Trustees, T. C BlIOWNELL, Pres. pro tern. New-Haven, July 14, 1820. OF THE GENEEAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 39 Plan for the Organization of the Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church* Art. I. — Of the Board of Trustees. Sec. I. The senior Bisliop, or in case there be no Bish- op present, the oldest clerical member, shall preside at every meeting of the Board of Trustees. Sec. II. A secretary shall be chosen at each annual meeting, who shall keep a faithful record of all the pro- ceedings of the Board. Sec. III. A treasurer shall be chosen annually, who shall have the charge of the funds, and shall manage and dispose of them according to the direction of the Board. Sec. IV. A Committee of the Board, consisting of five members, shall also be chosen amiually, who shall have the special superintendence of the Seminary during the re- cesses of the Board, and who shall have the management of all such business as the Board may find it convenient to confide to them. The committee shall keep minutes of their proceedings, which shall be open to the inspection of the trustees. Sec. V. The Board of Trustees shall meet twice in each year at New-Haven, viz. : on the last Thursday in July, and on the second Thursday in December, at 10 o'clock in the morning. A special meeting of the Board may, at any time, be called by the Bishop residing nearest to the Semi- nary, at the request of any three members of the same : in which case a notice of thirty days shall be given. Sec. YI. The secretary, treasurer, and committee of the Board of Trustees shall be appointed by ballot, at the an- nual meeting in July. Sec. VII. Every meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be ojoened with prayers. Art. II. — Of the Course of Study. Sec. I. The course of theological learning to be pursued in the Seminary shall be comprised in the following distri- bution, viz. : — 1st, Biblical Literature ; comprehending whatever relates to a knowledge of the original languages of the Old and New Testaments — the criticism of the Sacred Text, and the interpretation and exjoosition of it. 2d, jSys- * While at New-Haven. The preceding Address and this Plan are parts of the same publication. 4:0 PROCEEDIXGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATIOISr tematic Theology; including tlic evidences and arguments for tlie autlienticity and inspiration of tlie Scriptures ; and the Systems of Doctrines that have been deduced from them by the Protestant Episcopal Church, and by other churches. 8d, Ecclesiastical History. 4th, TJie Ministry, Polity, and Ritual of the Church. And 5th, TJie Composition and Delivery of Sermons, and the Ditties of the Pastoral Office. Sec. II. The course of theological education to be pur- sued at the Seminary shall be arranged by the professors, (subject, however, to the alteration of the Board of Trus- tees,) and shall be embraced in a period of three years. At the conclusion of this period, each student who shall have sustained his examinations in a satisfactory manner, shall receive a testimonial of the same, signed by the professors, and countersigned by as many of the trustees as may be convenient ; and also a letter, signed by the President of the Board, recommending him to the favorable notice of the Church. Sec. III. Students may enter the Seminary, and receive instruction from the professors, for any shorter j^eriod than three years, j^rovided they submit themselves to such regu- lations as may be made for their particular case ; and on leaving the institution, they shall receive from the profes- sors a certificate of the time they have studied, and of the progress they have made. Sec. IV. There shall be two terms of study in each year ; the first beginning the first Thursday in September, and ending the second Thursday in December ; and the second beginning tlie second Thursday in March, and end- ing the last Thursday in July. And at the close of each term of study, the students shall undergo an examination on their })rogress and attainments, in the presence of the Board of Trustees. Art. III. — Of the Professors. Sec. I. As soon as the state of the funds will admit, there shall be at least three professors attached to the Sem- inary, viz. : — one of Biblical Literature ; one of Systematic Theology ; and one to teach the three last branches enume- rated in the foregoing distribution, to be denominated the Professor of Ecclesiastical History. In the mean time, the labors of the professors shall be divided in such manner as the trustees may direct, and as shall most conduce to the usefulness of the institution. Sec. II. Each professor, as soon after his appointment OF THE GENEEAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 41 as practicable, sliall exhibit to tlie Board of Trustees, for their approl^ation and advice, an account of the mode of instruction he proposes to pursue, and a syllabus of the lectures he means to deliver. Sec. III. The professors (when there shall be two or more) shall constitute a Faculty. They shall prescribe to the students such rules for the regulation of their conduct, as may be necessary for the good order of the Seminary. They shall judge in all cases of discipline ; and they may suspend or dismiss from the institution any student who shall refuse obedience to its laws, or be guilty of gross levi- ty or immorality ; or who, after due admonition, shall per- sist in the promulgation of opinions tending to disturb the harmony of the Protestant Episcopal Church. And the minutes of the said Faculty shall at all times be subject to the inspection of the Board of Trustees. Sec. IV. No professor in the institution shall resign his oflB.ce without first giving six months' notice of his inten- tion to the Board of Trustees. Art. IV. — Of the Students. Sec. I. No person, being a memiber of the Episcopal Church, shall be received • as a student in this Seminary, without first exhibiting to the professors a certificate that he has been received as a candidate for holy orders ; or, at least, such testimonials as shall be satisfactory to the pro- fessors. Sec. n. The Seminary shall be equally accessible to students of all religious denominations, exhibiting suitable testimonials of character and qualifications. But no one, while a member of the institution, shall be permitted to promulgate o])inions tending to disturb the harmony of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Sec. III. Every student, during his first term of study, shall be considered as a probationer. And if, at the end of that time, the professors shall think him so far deficient in industry, sobriety, or discretion, as to be unfit to proceed in his studies, they shall privately direct him to withdraw himself from the institution. Sec. IV. As mere theological learning, unaccompanied with real piety, is equally incompetent to make a good man, or a useful minister, every student is, therefore, enjoined to be assiduous in the cultivation of a sound practical piety — neither contenting himself with mere formality, on the one hand, nor runnius; into fanaticism on the other. lie must 42 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO TUE ORGANIZATION be careful to commence and conclude eacli day with devo- tion. He must set apart stated and frequent periods for reflection, self-examination, and reading the Scriptures with a view to a personal application of them ; and, above all, he must be earnest and frequent in his supplications to the Throne of Grrace for the assistance of that Divine Spirit, without which he will be unable to will or to do anything acceptable to God. Sec. V. Every student who shall be assisted in the pur- suit of his theological education, to the amount of 100 dol- lars per year, shall, on his receiving holy orders, officiate, if required by the trustees, as a missionary under the di- rection of the Board of Directors of "the Foreign and Do- mestic Missionary Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States," for the term of from one to three years, according to the discretion of the said Board — provided a suitable proAdsion be made for his support, and the consent of his diocesan be obtained. Art. V. — Of the Funds. Sec. I. .The treasurer shall have the especial charge of the funds, and shall dispose of them, for safe keeping and improvement, in such manner as the Board shall direct.- And no money shall at any time be drawn from the funds, except l^y the approj^riation, and on the order of the Board ; or (in the case of current expenses) by the order of the Committee. Sec. II. The treasurer shall annually lay before the Board of Trustees a statement of the funds belonging to the institution, and the items Avhich constitute their amount — and also a statement, in detail, of all the exj)cnditures of the preceding year. Sec. III. A sacred regard shall always be paid to the intentions and directions of testators and donors of money, or other property. If any individual shall give or be- queath to the Seminary the sum of 20,000 dollars, the in- terest of such donation or bequest shall be devoted to the supi^ort of a professor, and the professorship shall for ever be called l)y the name of the donor or testator. If any in- dividual shall give or bequeath to tlie Seminary the sum of 5,000 dollars, the sai4 donation or bequest shall consti- tute a fellowship, to be called by the name of the donor or testator ; and the interest of the said sum shall be devoted to the support of such distinguished scholar as shall have completed a full course of theological studies in the iusti- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 43 tiition, and sliall have been elected to tlie said fellowship by the trustees — pro\'ided the said fellow shall continue in the institution, unmarried, for the space of three years, and shall apply himself exclusively to theological studies, performing no services of instruction or otherwise, but such as shall be allowed by the Board of Trustees. And if any individual shall give or bequeath to the Seminary the sum of 2,000 dollars ; such donation or bequest shall constitute a scholarship, to be called by the name of the donor or testator, and the interest of the said sum shall for ever be devoted to the support of some necessitous student in the institution. Any number of individuals may institute a professorship, fellowship, or scholarship, and designate the same by such appellation as they shall choose. And if any diocese shall endow a professorship, such professor- ship shall be designated by the name of the diocese, or by such appellation as the diocese may direct ; and the nomi- nation of the i^rofessor shall be vested in the Bishop and . Standiijg Committee of the diocese ; provided that such no- mination be made within six months after notice of the vacancy shall have been communicated to them. Sec. IV. The Board will faithfully appropriate to the support of necessitous students all moneys which may be confided to them for that purjiose ; and as soon as the amount of the funds will warrant it, they will also appro- priate to the same piu-pose such part of the regular income of the institution as may not be necessary to defray its current expenditures. Art. VI. — Of the Library. Sec. I. It shall be an important object with the Board of Trustees to procure a theological library ; and it shall be the duty of the professors to i^repare and present to the Board, from time to time, a catalogue of such books as in their opinion may be most useful and necessary to the in- stitution. Sec. II. A librarian shall be annually appointed to take charge of such books as may be presented by gene- rous individuals, or purchased with the funds of the Semi- nary. Sec. 3. A book shall be kept in which shall be register- ed the names of all donors to the library, with the num- ber and titles of the books they may have presented. 44 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION Resolutions of the Board of Trustees, passed at their Meeting in New-Haven, July 13, 1820. 1. Resolved, That cacli member of the Board of Trustees be authorizied and requested, in his individual capacity, to act as an agent in procuring subscriptions and donations for the Seminary. 2. Resolved, Tliat the Committee of the Board of Trus- tees be authorized to appoint such agents as they may deem expedient to collect money in the several states, and procure contributions to the Greneral Seminary. 8. Resolved, That when application is made to those per- sons who have heretofore subscribed, for the amount of their contril:)utions, they shall be informed of the decla- ration made in relation to this subject by the House of Bishops, 4. Resolved, That the committee aforesaid procure and appoint a suitable agent, or agents, to proceed to Great Britain, to solicit assistance from the " Society for the Pro- motion of Christian Knowledge," the "Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts," and from the " Church Missionary Society ;" and from such individual members of the parent Church as may be disposed to ex- tend their liberality to the institution. And that the said agent be instructed to direct his especial solicitations to the procuring a theological library for the Seminary, 5. Resolved, That all agents appointed to procure funds for the Seminary, be allowed, out of the contributions they may collect, a sum sufficient to defray the necessary expenses ; and that they render to the Treasurer of this Board a detailed account of all their receipts and cxj)endi- tures. 6. Resolved, That it be recommended to the friends of religion and theological leai^ning throughout the several dioceses, to establish societies, auxiliary to the institution, for the support of necessitous students. That the Treasu- rer of this Board open a distinct account with each society, and that each society have the right of determining to what individuals its benefactions shall be appropriated. 7. Resolved, That the agents appointed to collect funds, and the trustees of this Board severally, be requested to use their exertions for the establishment of such cliaritable societies. 8. Resolved, That the clergy of the Protestant Episco- pal Church throughout the United States, be requested. ■f OF THE GEISTERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 45 with tlie consent of the Ecclesiastical authority nnder which they live, and of their respective vestries, to have collections made in their several congregations once in every year, to obtain funds for the Gleneral Seminary. * The following Preamhle and Resolutions adopted hy the Trustees of the Seminary, at their meeting on the \^th of July last, are 2mblished by order of the Board : — "Whereas, from a communication received from the Eight Eeverend Bishop Hobart, it appears that a differ- ence of opinion exists as to the interpretation which ought to be given to the declaration of the House of Bishops, on the subject of the General Seminary : — " Therefore resolved, That the Board of Trustees, having deliberately and carefully considered the subject, are una- nimously of the opinion, that such declaration does not preclude them irom the right, nor release them from the duty, of soliciting subscriptions in any part of the United States. ^^ Resolved, That a copy of this preamble and resolution be transmitted by the Secretary to the Eight Eev. Bishop Hobart." * The Declaration of the House of Bishops, referred to above, is as follows : — " The House of Bishops inform the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, that in concurring in the resolutions re- lative to the Theological Seminary, and in its removal from the city of New- York, they deem it proj)er to de- clare, that they do not mean by this concurrence to inter- fere with any plan now contemplated, or that may hereaf- ter be contemplated, in any diocese or dioceses, for the establishment of theological institutions or professor- ships ; and, farther, they deem it their duty to express the opinion, that the various sums subscribed, having been thus subscribed under an act of the General Convention, establishing the Seminary in New- York, the subscribers who have not paid are not now bound, except they think proper, to pay their subscriptions ; the institution being removed to a different city." * This caption is a part of the entire extract from the New-Haven pam- phlet. M 46 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION NOTE TO THE SECOND EDITION [Of the New-Haven Plan.] The Board of Trustees of tlie Theological Seminary met, according to adjournment, at New-Haven, on Thursday, the 13th inst., when the institution was publicly opened with an inaugural discourse, by the Rev. Professor Tur- ner. At this meeting, the trustees gave the plan of the Seminary a careful revisal ; and having found it necessary to 2)ublish a second edition, the revised plan is now pre- sented to the public, with the few alterations and additions which a more mature deliberation suggested. Time and experience ^\all decide whether any other alterations ^vill be necessary or expedient. Ten candidates for holy orders were present at the opening of the institution, and entered it as students. Three others have since joined it, and several more have expressed their intention of doing so in the course of the ensuing winter and spring. The Rev. Dr. Turner devotes himself entirely to the bu- siness of instruction. The Right Rev. Bishop Brownell has tendered liis services gratuitously^ till the funds will justify the appointment of another professor. The proffer has been thankfully accepted by the Board, and he will remove his residence to New-Haven, in the course of the next month, for the purpose of devoting to the institution such portion of his time as may not be occupied by his Episcopal duties. Very encouraging prospects of patronage are afforded by information from various parts of the Union, and con- siderable sums have been already subscribed. Four gen- tlemen of Connecticut have expressed their intention of bestowing on the Seminary . 500 dollars each. An indivi- dual of the city of New-York has presented to the library 165 volumes of theological books; and eight other gentle- men of the same city have 2)rcscnted a splendid collection of the Avorks of tlie Fathers, in 56 folio volumes, together with a valuable edition of the works of Martin Luther. These valuable donations were in addition to liberal sub- scriptions by the same gentlemen. A gentleman of South Carolina has given 300 dollars, and a gentleman of Penn- sylvania, 200 dollars, for the purchase of books; and a gentleman of Connecticut deposits in the library, for the use of the students, more than 500 volumes of theological works. OF THE GENEEAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 47 A simultaneous effort -will be made throughout the Union, in the course of the ensuing winter, for the purpose of procuring funds to establish the institution on a perma- nent basis. The trustees feel confident that the appeal will be answered with liberality, and that an institution, so conducive to the best interests of religion, and so es- sential to the prosperity of the Church, will receive from its friends all that patronage which is necessary to give it an honorable rank among the other theological institu- tions in our country. Septemb^ 23c?, 1820. Extracts from a Pastoral Letter of Bishop Hohart. Pages 13-19, and 21-24. {T. d' J. Swords, New-York, 1820.) The House of Bishops, in the Convention of 1817, had apportioned the several states of the Union among four clergymen, for the purpose of soliciting contributions therein for the Seminary. This plan appeared to me at the time objectionable, as assigning to individuals too large an extent of country in which to solicit contributions, and as, therefore, precluding the jDOSsibility of that minute, and general, and vigorous application for funds on which their collection depended. The plan, however, was adopted, on the principle that the multiplication of agents woukl dimi- nish responsibility, and of course lessen the ^probability of so faithful a discharge of their duties. The first business of the committee was to furnish the agents with the necessary documents for entering on their duties, which was accordingly done, and the result is stated in the foregoing report. The committee entertained the opinion that efforts should be made to obtain subscriptions previously to the organi- zation of the institution, as this was a subject of consider- able delicacy and difficulty, and likely to present points on which there might be differences of opinion unpropitious to the collection of funds. The experiment having been fully made, however, in various ways without success, the committee, at their meeting in October, 1818, and in Feb- ruary, 1819, adopted resolutions for organizing the institu- tion as detailed in their report. To carry these resolutions into effect, the committee were induced to pledge nearly the whole amount of the funds collected for salaries to the professors, "in the expectation that the prospect of the 48 PROCEEDINGS EELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION permanent establishment of tlie institution under tlie pro- fessors appointed (if a sufficient support could be provided for tliem) would operate strongly in aid of tlie collection of funds for tliat object." The principal sums subscribed in New- York had been made payable on the condition that $100,000 should be subscribed. It was intended to make an effort to induce the subscribers to dispense with that condition, and to procure increased and extended contri- butions, as soon as the entrance of the i:)rofessors on the duties of their office, and the organization of the institution should be announced by the dehvery of inaugural ad- dresses by the professors who were appointed — a measure which, it was thought, would more than any other excite the attention and the zeal of Episcopalians in favor of the institution. Before, however, this plan was carried into effect, the Rev. Dr. Jarvis, to whom the duties of three professorships had been assigned, deemed it his duty to ac- cept a call to a church at Boston. Other arrangements became, therefore, necessary on the part of the committee ; but they were induced to postpone them, "being per- suaded" (as stated in their report) " that some new excite- ment was necessary in favor of the contemplated institu- tion, and looking forward to the approaching meeting of the General Convention, as affording the only effectual means of awakening the attention of the members and friends of the Protestant Episcopal Church to an object so essentially connected with its honor and prosperity." It is proper that I should state most explicitly, that, as a mem- ber of the committee, I interested myself sincerely, and to the best of my judgment, in the establishment of the Gene- ral Seminary. At the last General Convention the measure was adoj^ted of removing the institution to New-Haven. This measure could not have been carried without the co-operation of the Bishop and deputation from New- York; for it was dis- tinctly understood that a majority would have been in favor of continuing it in that city, if pledges would be given of a renewed and vigorous effort for the collection of funds in that rpiarter. There was every reason to believe, however, that diocesan institutions would ultimately be established — that a general institution would rather be ac- quiesced in by many than cordially supported — and thus, while the princijial part of tlie funds of the general institu- tion would be raised in New-York, she might ultimately be one of the few dioceses who had not a Theological Semi- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMHSTARY. 49 nary subject to lier own control. The removal to New- Haven, too, was earnestly desired by tlie Bisliop and deputies from the Church in Connecticut. Under these views of the subject, the Bishop and deputation from JSTew- York consented to the removal as a measure of concilia- tion— it being previously understood, as was supposed, in consequence of private conferences between the Bishop of the Church in that state and myself, and of public declara- tions on the subject, that a Theological Institution would be organized in New- York, for which the resources and con- tributions of the Episcopalians in that state were to be re- served, and with which the Seminary at New-Haven was not in any way to interfere. But for these impressions the measure of removal would have been opjDOsecl, and there can be no doubt successfully. On the subject of the course that should be pursued, under existing circumstances, by the diocese of New- York, it may be proper to consider the right of every diocese to make provision for the theological education of candidates for the ministry — ^the expediency of this provision being made by the diocese of New-York, and the mode in which it should be effected. The right of every diocese to provide for the theological education of candidates for orders, subject only to the jDro- visions of the general canons of the Church, cannot be questioned. The ecclesiastical authority of every diocese is responsible for the admission of persons as candidates for holy orders, who, in their state of preparation, are under the charge of that authority, and amenable to it. It is im- possible for a moment to doubt the right of any diocese to make any arrangements which they may deem proper, in consistency with the general canons of the Church, for the instruction and aid of candidates for orders who are under his charge. No act of the General Convention has ever contravened this right. To prevent, however, all misap- prehension on this subject, both the right, and the proba- bility of its exercise, were explicitly stated by the New- York Deputation in the House of Clerical and Lay Depu- ties ; and in the House of Bishops, still more exj^licitly, the following declaration was adopted, as the condition on the part of the House, of concurrence in the resolutions relative to the Seminary at New-Haven. The declaration is recorded on their journals. " The House of Bishops inform the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, that in concurring in the resolutions re- 4 50 PROCEEDINGS EELATIXG TO THE ORGANIZATION lative to the Theological Seminary, and in its removal from the city of New-York, they deem it proper to declare that they do not mean by this concurrence to interfere with any plan now contemjDlated, or that may hereafter be con- templated, in any diocese or dioceses, for the establishment of theological institutions or professorships ; and further, they deem it their duty to exjjress the opinion, that the various sums subscribed having been thus subscribed under an act of the Convention establishing the Seminary in New- York, the subscribers who have not paid are not now bomid, except they think proper, to pay their subscrip- tions, the institution being removed to a different city." The following extracts fi'om letters of Bishop White, the venerable presiding Bishop, will show unequivocally the view entertained in that House on the subject general- ly, and particularly with regard to an institution in New- York. "That full provision was made for the allowance of diocesan schools, I well remember ; and that the provision was before the passing of what came from the other House must be evident from this, that otherwise it would not have been passed by us without debate, and imammously, if at all."- "As to New- York, I know not how the design of a diocesan school could have been more exphcitly declared and acquiesced in, than was done in the House of Bi- shops." The right, indeed, had been already exercised in the diocese of Virginia. And on this point, the following in- formation appears in the Keport of the State of the Church in that diocese, inserted on the journals of the General Convention : " The College of William and Mary has made an offer, which promises important benefits to students of theology, and has elected a clergyman of our Church a professor therein, who will take charge of such students. A society has been organized to assist indigent young men who are candidates for the ministiy, and from which the most bene- ficial results may be expected." An Episcopal clergyman is also professor of theology in the University of Maryland. The expediency, then, of making provision in the diocese of New-York, for the education of candidates for orders, may be placed on the fact, that other dioceses have made, or will make such provision. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 51 As tlie result of a most solicitous and attentive conside- ration of this subject, under a deep sense of the responsi- bility of my station, and with an unfeigned desire to ad- vance, as far as I can ascertain them, the best interests of the Church, I deem it my duty earnestly to urge upon the clergy and laity of this diocese immediate efforts to estab- lish liberal means of theological education, and of provid- ing aid for indigent students in divinity. With this view, I would propose the formation of a society, to be entitled " The Protestant Episcopal Theolo- gical Education Society of the State of New- York." And for the purpose of constituting this society, it is further proposed, that on the Wednesday evening succeeding the Tuesday on which the annual meeting of the Convention of the state is held, a meeting be held of the clergy and laity who are members of the Convention, and of others who are friendly to this object. In reference to the constitution of this society, the fol- lowing are offered as suggestions. Every thing definitive will, of course, be settled at the proposed meeting. That this society consist of the Bishop and Clergy of the state, and of lay delegates to be elected by the vestry of every congregation in the same. That the concerns of this society be managed by a Board of Trustees, consisting of the Bishop, and of a certain num- ber of the clergy and laity, to be chosen by the society. That the society meet annually at the time of the meet- ing of the Convention of the diocese, to whom reports of its proceedings shall be made ; as also to the several Bishops of the Church in the Union, and to the General Convention. That this society take measures for procuring funds for the aid of young men of piety and talents designed for the ministry, but destitute of pecuniary means ; for the estab- lishment of a professor or professors of divinity in the city of New- York, and for the endowment of a Theological School in the northern or western part of the state. This last measure seems suggested by a consideration of the different circumstances of candidates for orders, and of the different spheres in which, as clergymen, they will pro- bably move. There will always be some candidates for orders resident in the city and other places, who will deem it desirable and convenient to pursue their studies under a professor or professors there ; while, for others, particularly those who receive pecuniary aid from the society, a situa- 62 PROCEEDINGS EELATIN'a TO THE OEGAXIZATION tion sliould be provided where they may receive their theological education at less expense. Among these latter the Church must principally look for that eminently meri- torious class of clergy, who, with primitive zeal, and often with primitive self-denial, carry the doctrines and institu- tions of the gospel to the new or retired settlements of our country. And upon this plan also the benefits will be realized of a more retired and of a more public education for the ministry. This, then, is an object, my respected brethren, that should excite and unite our most zealous exertions. Let them be roused and directed to this object, and it will be attained. For the Episcopalians in this diocese, and parti- cularly in the city of New-York, are so numerous, and so abundant in pecuniary means, that there is no object de- manding pecuniary resources which they cannot accom- plish. Already our brethren in a southern diocese have set us the example. Though the Church there is just emerging from a state of depression, which threatened its extinction, yet one of the first efibrts of its fiiends is di- rected to the provision for the theological education of candidates for orders, and for pecuniary aid to such as are indigent. I repeat it ; we in this diocese possess unrivalled resources and peculiar advantages for the accomplishment of the same object, so vitally connected with the honor and the prosperity of our Church. Let these resources then be liberally called forth, and these advantages faithfully em- ployed, and we shall secure for our Church that without which no Church can be respectable, and with which, under the Divine blessing, every Church must and will flourish — a well-educated and able, as well as pious and faithful ministry. I remain, respected brethren. Faithfully and affectionately yours, John Henry Hob art. Constitution of the Protestant E2yisco2ml Tlieological Education Society in the State of Netu-York, established in Convention of the Church in said State, October, 1820. Pages 12-14. Art. 1. The name of this society shall be. The Protestant Episcopal Theological Education Society in the State of New- York. Its object shall be the jjromotion of theologi- cal education, by the establishment of professorships, and by furnishing aid to candidates for holy orders. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SE-AIINARY. 53 2. The society sliall be composed of the Bishop and such of the clergy of the diocese as shall not decline to be mem- bers, and of such other persons as shall contribute annually a sum not less than two dollars, or at one time a sum not less than twenty-five dollars. The former shall be members during the continuance of their contributions ; the latter for life. Such of the lay-members, for the time being, of the State Convention as may choose to attend the m.eetings of this society, shall also be members of the same ex officio. The society shall meet annually at the place of the meeting of the convention, and on the day succeeding that appointed for such meeting. 3. The officers of the society shall be a president, (who shall lie the Bishop of the diocese,) and a Board of Trus- tees, which shall consist of such of the clergy of the diocese as are members of the society, of at least thirty vice-presi- dents from different parts of the diocese, and not less than one hundred and fiity lay-members of the society from dif- ferent parts of the diocese, a secretary, and a treasurer. The vice-presidents and lay-trustees shall be chosen annu- ally at the stated meetings of the society. The secretary and treasurer of the society shall be appointed annually by the Board of Trustees from their own body. Contributors to the amount (at one time) of two hundred and fifty dol- lars, and annua} contributors to the amount of twenty dol- lars, shall also be trustees ; the former during life, the latter during the continuance of their contributions. 4. The Board of Trustees shall appoint annually from their own body a Board of Managers, consisting of not less than twenty-one in number, to superintend and conduct the business and concerns of the society, with such powers as may be delegated to them by the by-laws of the society, or otherwise by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Managers shall have power to supply vacan- cies in their own body out of the Board of Trustees. Nine members of the Board of Managers shall form a quorum, and be competent to the transaction of business. The president of the society shall be ex. officio president, and the secretary of the society shall be ex officio secretarj-, of the Board of Trustees and of the Board of Managers. 5. The Board of Trustees shall have power to make by- laws, rules, and regulations, as well respecting the establish- ment and government of schools or seminaries for theolo- gical instruction, as touching the disposition of its funds, and the general management of its concerns. Provided, 54: PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION that such by-laws, rules and regulations, shall not be re- pugnant to the constitution of the Church, or to the canons of the General or State Conventions. 6. The Board of Trustees "may, in the form of by-laws, or otherwise, make such arrangements and regulations as they shall judge proper, relative to the founding of scholar- ships and professorships, and to the institution of auxiliary societies, so as most effectually to call forth individual bounty in aid of the great object of the society. 7. The Board of Trustees shall hold a stated meeting an- nually, on the day following that appointed for the meet- ing of the Convention, and at the same place ; and they may continue to meet by adjournment as long as their business shall require. Twenty-one trustees shall constitute a quorum, and be competent to the transaction of business. The Board of Trustees shall have power to fill up all vacancies which may happen in their body by resignation or otherwise. 8. The ofiicers whose names are affixed to this constitu- tion shall be the first officers of the society. The Board of Trustees shall hold their offices until the end of the week appointed for the next meeting of the Convention ; at which time the term of their successors shall commence. The first meeting of the trustees shall take place on such day as the president shall appoint. It shall consist of such trus- tees as he may be able to notify of the meeting, and may be continued by adjournment until its business shall be accomplished. 9. The Board of Managers shall report their proceedings to the Board of Trustees at the stated annual meetings ; and the Board of Trustees shall make annual report to the Convention. 10. This constitution may be amended by the trustees ; such amendments being previously reported to and ap- proved of by the Convention. Apart of the Address to the Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of New- York, hy Rt. Rev. J. II. Hohart. From the Journal of the Convention of 1821. Pages 20-25. The Protestant Episcopal Theological Education Society established by the last Convention, has gone into operation, and the report of the trustees, Avhicli will be laid before you, will inform you of their proceedings, and of the i^re- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 55 sent state of the schools wHcli they have founded. The principal Theological School is placed in the city of New- York, and a branch of it in the village of Geneva, in the western part of the state. The reasons for this arrange- ment, by which are secured to the candidates for orders the advantages of a retired and of a more public education for the ministry, having been detailed in my address to the last Convention, it is unnecessary to repeat them. It is proper, however, to observe, that it is not designed to con- sider these institutions as entirely distinct, but to afford to those students, who, from j)reference or from circumstances of peculiar convenience have pm-sued their studies in the branch school at Geneva, an opportunity of completing or revising their course in the Theological School in the city of New- York. By this arrangement they will enjoy the ad- vantages which retirement affords for diligent application, and for the formation of those serious dispositions and habits which are essential to the ministry, as well as the benefits resulting from the theological establishment in New- York, where the number of the clergy and the con- gregations of the Church, and the opportunity of more ex- tended social intercourse, will afford to the candidates for orders peculiar facilities for strengthening and refining their minds for obtaining that knowledge of human nature which is so important and usefal, and for improving them- selves in the performance of the various offices of the desk and the pulpit. In the city of New- York, Columbia College, which is constantly rising in reputation, affords advantages inferior to no other institution in the Union, for the studies j)repara- tory to the ministry ; and the Corporation of Trinity Chutch having transferred the annuity granted to the academy at Fairfield to a similar institution at Geneva, opportunities will be thus furnished for these preparatory studies. The handsome stone building which is erecting for the use of the academy, in which also accommodations are to be afforded for the Theological School, is situated in the village of Geneva, immediately on the bank of the Seneca Lake, commanding a view of this extensive and beautiful sheet of water, of the cultivated shores thiit confine it, and of the mountains that bound the distant prospect. It is consider- ed, by all who have viewed it, as one of the most interesting ' situations which are anywhere to be found. Its relative advantages are not less important. Geneva is situated in the midst of a very populous, fertile, and 56 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION higlily cultivated coimtry, liaving a water communication of a few miles witli tlie grand canal wliicli passes tlirougli tlie state, and being thus of easy access from the extensive counties watered by the western lakes, and from those on the Atlantic border. And, indulging the reasonable ex- pectation, that the academy there will, at some future period, be advanced to the privileges of a college, we must be forcibly struck with the immense advantages of the contiguity of our Theological School to an institution of this description. The principal school in the city of New- York, and the branch school at Geneva, both enjoying the advantages of colleges, in which there will be no influence unfriendly to the Church, will be placed under as com- manding circumstances as could well be expected. Connecting with these views of the subject the great re- spectability and importance of the State of New-York, and the increasing number and resources of the Episcopalians in it, if I knoAV myself, it is not the unworth}^ and selfish views of a partisan — it is not even the more excusable local zeal of a diocesan Bishop which impel me to cherish, with augmented solicitude, the opinion, that a regard to the highest interests of our Church at large requires that we cherish and preserve in this diocese the unrivalled means and advantages of theological instruction, which, through the good Providence of God, we enjoy. It is a cause of gratitude to him, that these means have been enlarged to an extent that places the success of our schools beyond all hazard by the munificent bequest of the late Mr. Sherred. To benefactions of this description are the nations of Europe in a great measure indebted for those literary and religious institutions which constitute their just pride, and from which perennially flow the invaluable blessings of science and of religion. It is the obvious policy of our own country, in which institutions of this description are obstructed in their usefulness by their circumscribed re- sources— a policy, too, demanded by the freedom of her gov-crnments, which lay as few restraints as possible on in- dividual riglits — to clierish that generous and liberal zeal by which private pro])erty is made to minister to the pubhc good, and to per[)etuate its bounties to the latest genera- tions. The memory, then, of our beneficent benefactor should be greatly cherished, not more by the friends of science and religion, than by the patriot, wlio regards the prosperity of his country as inseparably and vitally con- nected with these highest objects of human regard ; and OF THE GEXEEAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, 57 the prayer should be offered to him, with whom are the hearts of all men, that the spirit which dictated this liberal benefaction may animate others to corresponding acts of benevolence. The legacy of Mr. Sherred has, however, given rise to measures which may possibly lead to a collision between our Theological School and the general institution. A special meeting of the General Convention of our Church has been called, for the purpose of taking into consideration the last will and testament of Mr. Sherred, and of deter- mining whether any and what measures should be taken for obtaining the legacy bequeathed by him. What will be the result of the deliberations of this Convention it is impossible to ascertain. It would seem, however, that they would resolve to relinquish the claim of the General Semi- nary to the legacy — or to assert it, and for this purpose to bring the General Seminary into this diocese ; or that they would prefer what may be styled a compromise — a consoli- dation of the General Theological Seminary with our diocesan School, so as to make one general institution in this state; or, finally, that they will relinquish the project of a General Seminary. That little dependence can be ]3laced on the validity of the claim of the General Seminary to the legacy of Mr, Sherred, would ap23ear from what is understood to be the fact, that no legal gentleman consulted on behalf of that Seminary has given a decided opinion in favor of it. The eminently respectable legal opinions which will be laid before you, will show the strength of the claim of the Theological School of this diocese, and will serve to remove all appre- hension that it can be wrested from us by the general in- stitution. It would seem improbable, then, that the Gene- ral Convention will resolve to assert their claim, and for this purpose establish in this diocese a General Seminary on independent ground. They will, perhaps, conclude to re- Hnquish the project of a General Seminary, in consequence of the difficulty of uniting the disconnected exertions of Episcopalians through this extensive country in favor of a general institution, and of the evidence of a disj)Osition which I alwaj^s sujDposed would be manifested to establish dio- cesan institutions — one of this description having been organized by a society embracing the Episcopalians of Vir- ginia and a proportion of those of Maryland. If, however, the sentiment in favor of a general institution should still prevail, it is then probable that a union of the General 58 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION Seminary watli our diocesan one will be proposed. And this is a subject which may merit our serious consideration. On the one hand, it cannot be supposed that this Con- vention will relinquish the arrangements so unanimously settled at the last Convention, and any essential provisions relative to our diocesan schools, so as to place our resources entirely beyond our own control. On the other, the con- sideration must be admitted to have weight, that the dig- nity, order, and harmony of the Church, as well as the re- spectability of the general institution, may be advanced by the proposed union. One objection to applying the re- sources of the Church in this diocese has always been — the possibility of its removal. But to this the legacy of Mr. Sherred, which would be forfeited if the Seminary were re- moved from the state, presents one barrier, and others might be provided. Another objection to the general in- stitution Seminary is, that as at present constituted, it might be entirely under the control of a very small minori- ty of the Church at large, and even of those who have not contributed, or in a very small proportion, to its funds. In case, however, of a union, such an organization of the Grene- ral Seminary might be made as to secure to every part of the Church ajust influence in its management. And. the plan might be formed of such a nature as to remove all the reasonable objections to -a general institution in this diocese, and to secure all our important arrangements with respect to our own institutions. Permit me to suggest whether it would not be well to be prepared for such an event. For this Convention, however, to settle the detail of this plan, would on many accounts be inexpedient, inasmuch as sub- sequent consultation of the General Convention miglit ren- der other details advisable, and definite arrangements on our part, appearing to preclude consultation, might present a bar- rier to any conciliatory project. Still it would seem neces- sary that something definitive should now be done. The plan of compromise or of union would require an alteration of the constitution of our Theological Education Society. This must be the joint act of the trustees of the society and of the Convention. The alterations necessary in case of a ■union cannot be known until after the meeting of the General Convention. To call special meetings of the trus- tees of tlie society and of our State Convention, in order to determine on the propriety of the plan or the necessary alterations, would be, on many accounts, inexpedient, and, perhaps, in reference to our Convention, almost impracti- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 59 cable, since it can be hardly expected tliat tlie clergy and lay- delegates would so soon assemble from every part of this large state. To delay definitive measures until the next Con- vention would be also highly inexpedient, inasmvich as this would still further postpone active measures for the great objects of theological education which, from various causes, have been too long delayed, and might oppose new obstacles to the settlement of a question which every friend to the peace, order, and dignity of the Church, must wish to see as speedily as possible put to rest. Under these circumstances, it would appear advisable for this Convention to adopt such measures as may admit of a union between the two schools, on principles which will secure all the essential arrangements with regard to our theological schools, and the just influence of those parts of the Church who may contribute to the general institution in its concerns. Extracts from the " Annual Report of the Board of Trustees of the Protestant EpiscojJal Theological Education Society in the State ofNew-York:' Jour. Conv. Dioc, N. Y., 1821. From pages 29, 30, Immediately on entering upon their duties, the Board of Managers appointed three committees, to whom were respectively intrusted the departments of Finance, of arranging the plan of Education, and of the procuring a Library. These committees have given their attention to the duties assigned them. In the course of the last winter, several communications were received from the vestry of the Church and the academy at Fairfield, and from the rector, vestry, and the academy at Greneva — also from the Corporation of Trinity Church, New- York, expressing their willingness to trans- fer a certain annual grant from the institution in Fairfield to one in Geneva, should the Board deem it expedient to fix their interior School at the latter place. On mature con- sideration this change was determined upon, and the west- ern branch of the Seminary was permanently located at that village, and is styled the " Interior School of Geneva." From pages 31, 32. With the fundamental regulation, that the expenditures of the society shall in no case encroach upon its capital, or exceed its income, it has been resolved, that as soon as the -f»J* 60 PROCEEDINGS RELATIXG TO THE ORGANIZATION funds of the society admit, the salaries of the above profes- sorships shall be at least $1,200 'per annum^ and that of the librarian $300 ^e?- a?z?n.'•' OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 81 bequest substituted in tliat circular for bis actual language, viz. : "A Seminary to be establisbed witbin tbe State of New- York, by tbe autbority and under tbe direction of tbe General Convention, and tbat in default of tbat Convention to establisb and assume tbe direction of sucb a Seminary, tbat it sbould go to a Seminary tbere to be establisbed by tbe autbority and under tbe direction of tbe Convention of tbe State of New- York ;" or, at tbe date of bis will, tbe General Convention bad taken steps for establisbing sucb a Scliool, and great differences of opinion existed about re- moving it out of tbis state, if be bad contemplated sucb a preference, he would bave especially named tbat institution, and given liis bounty to it in tbe first instance, if it sbould be continued in tbis state ; but if not, tben to any sucb insti- tution tbat migbt be establisbed bere by tbe State Conven- tion. It seems to follow, tben, tbat as be bas done neitber of tbose tilings, altbougli eitber migbt easily bave been done, the presumption is extremely strong tbat be bad no such preference, at least in favor of the General Conven- tion. In truth, there was not, and could not be, any mo- tive, except caprice, for any such preference. Either Con- vention was amply competent, and perhaps each equally competent, to establish and superintend the charity. When both were fully and equally capable of carrying his project of a mere Seminary into effect, I see no reason for saying that a donation to the superior body (which, by the by, is removed one degree farther than the inferior body from superintendence over the place in which it was his primary wish to bave it established) is more likely to be in accord- ance with tbe views and considerations which commonly influence donors, than one to tbe inferior body. His ob- jects were the location of the School in this state, and its speedy establishment. As be contemplated tbat a great good would from thence result to religion, I think it ex- tremely probable tliat be did mean " to hold out his be- quest as an invitation to tbe two Conventions to run a race" in doing that good to religion, "and to enter into a con- test for tbe priority" of being eminently sei^iceahle to the Church — a priority which, when once ascertained as a fact, would prevent all further controversies on tbe subject, or at least render them unavailing. It seems to me by no means a well-founded observation, " tbat tbe testator was in no hurry to establish a Seminary, since be speaks not only of an accumulation of interest, while tbe property continues in tbe bands of tbe executors, 6 ^ 82 PEOCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION but also of an accumulation in tlie rate of compound inter- est, which implies its continuance in their hands at least two years after it is vested in the manner required by the testator," If any inference can be fairly drawn from the clause of the will there alluded to, it is this : When the will was made and dated, there was no institution in exist- ence that was the object of his bounty ; therefore, the The- ological School, towards the establishment of which the General Convention had taken measures, was not the object of his bounty, and he knowingly put it aside, without any mark or indication of preference, probably because its re- moval from this state was contemplated and spoken of. JBis hurry to establish such a Seminary is sufficiently evi- dent from his giving the preference to that "^hich should be first established ; but as the time of its establishment was in no respect under his control, as that was to be the act of others to whom he could not dictate, he gave direc- tions for taking care of and improving the fund, while they should remain inactive. The observations I have already made will enable me to be very brief in reply to the proposed questions. I am of opinion, from the facts of the case, that the Theological Institution now established in the State of New-York, under the authority of the State Convention, fully answers the description of the cestui que trusts contained in Mr. Sherred's will. He was undoubtedly aware that the insti- tution to which he destined so large a property could not be perfect before it would become entitled to the bequest. His object was, by giving it those additional funds, to con- tribute materially to its improvement. I perceive no defi- ciency in the institution but the want of distinct professors for each department, and that cannot be such a defect in its establishment or organization as might prevent the vest- ing of the legacy. No defect, therefore, presents itself to my mind as capable of affecting this question, that could be cured by any further proceedings of the State Conven- tion, the trustees, or managers. If I am right in the opinions already expressed, the legacy has fully and entirely vested in that Seminary, and cannot be taken from it, at least so long as it continues faithfully to perform its functions, and is located in this state. That legacy, under the terms of the will, is to be appropriated only to an institution to be established by one of those Conventions — it would not be conformable to the will to divide it among two institutions, one to be estab- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 83 lished by each Convention — and I therefore think that if the General Convention should hereafter establish another Seminary within this state for the same purposes, it cannot divest or defeat the rights already absolutely acquired by the existing institution, nor partake of the residuary be- quest in Mr. Sherred's will. Thomas Addis Emmet. New- York, July Z\st, 1821. I have fully considered the case on which the foregoing opinion is given, and I entirely concur with it, and with the reasons of Mr. Emmet. I can only add, that if the General Convention have the prior right to establish the Theological Seminary, for which the bounty of the testator was intended, they necessarily have the power to postpone the completion of the object of the testator. There is no period of time prescribed during which they must make their election ; and if the right to establish one is primarily given to and vested in them by the will of Mr. Sherred, I do not perceive why they may not postpone the exercise of this power, so as, in a great measure, to defeat the reli- gious views and intentions of the testator. If the testator had intended a preference to the General Convention, or, in other words, that they were first to elect, I think he would have expressed himself differently. He would have manifested such preference by fixing a certain time within which the General Convention should decide, and on fail- ure so to do, then would have provided for a Seminary to be established by the State Convention. But as the will is, nothing, in my judgment, can be more evident than that the testator intended no preference. As soon as a Theolo- gical Seminary is established by either Convention in the State of New-York, the bequest instantly attaches, and its benefits instantly become vested rights in such Seminary. JosiAH Ogden Hoffman, October 8th, 1821. Mr. Ogderi's Opinion on Mr. Sherred's Will. I have perused and fully considered the annexed case, and the questions arising under it. As there was, at the date of Mr. Sherred's will, a The- ological School in the city of New- York, established under 84 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION the authority of the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church, if the testator had intended his bequest to be to that Seminary, he undoubtedly would have made the bequest to it, and not have given and bequeathed the same in trust, to accumulate upon interest " until there shall be established, within the State of New-York, under the direction or by the authority of the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, or of the Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the State of JSTew-York, a College, Academy," &;c. The bequest is not for an institution already established, but for one hereafter to be established. The testator, no doubt, foresaw what has since happened, that the Seminary or School then established by the au- thority of the General Convention was only temporarily- established in the State of New- York, and might thereafter be removed from it. The object of his bounty was an in- stitution permanently to be established in this state, and which could not be removed from it. He, therefore, in effect, provides by his will, that if the School established by the authority of the General Convention should be re- moved from the state, and one should hereafter be estab- lished by the authority of the Convention of the state, it should be entitled to the benefit of his bequest. Upon the first question, I think the Theological Institu- tion now established in the State of New-York, does an- swer the description of the cestui que trusts contained in Mr. Sherred's will. It is an institution established under the direction and by the authority of the Convention of the Protestant Epis- copal Church in the State of New- York ; it is permanently established within the State of New- York, and for the edu- cation of young men designed for holy orders in the Pro- testant Episcopal Church in the United States. It therefore answers to every part of the description of the cestui que trusts contained in Mr, Sherred's will. 2. I am not aware that therejs any defect in its organi- zation, which requires any further act of the Convention of the state to remedy it. 3. As the institution established in the State of New- York, by the authority of its Convention, is the cestui que trust described in Mr. Sheri-ed's will, the right to the be- quest is vested in them ; and being once vested, no act of the General Convention can divest it. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 85 If the right to the benefit of this bequest be vested at all in the institution in this state, it is because it is established here by the proper authority ; and to suffer it to be taken away by any act which the General Convention can do, would not only be giving them a power of taking away what the testator had given, and thus violating his manifest intention, but it would be an extraordinary power which would enable them to destroy vested rights. K the right is vested in the institution of this state for a moment, it is permanently so vested. David B. Ogden. New-York, August 1, 1821. From the Journal op General Convention, 1821. Pages 9, 10. The report of the Trustees of the Theological Seminary was read. {See beloiv.) A message was received from the House of Bishops, relative to the call of this Special Convention, and accom- panied by certain documents relating to the same subject, which were read. {See belovj.) On motion. Resolved, That the papers received from the House of Bishops relative to the Theological Seminary, and the report of the Trustees of the Seminary, be referred to a committee of seven on the part of this House, and that the House of Bishops be respectfully requested to appoint such number of their own body as they may think proper, to be, with the members appointed on the part of this House, a joint committee on the said papers and the mat- ters therein contained. The following gentlemen were appointed the committee : Duncan Cameron, Esq., Richard Harison, Esq., Colonel Alexander Jones, Rev. Daniel Burhans, Rev. David Butler, Rev. Dr. Wharton, Rev. Dr. Gadsden. This resolution was sent to the House of Bishops. A message was received from the House of Bishops, informing this House of their concurrence with the resolu- tion, proposing a joint committee, and that the Right Rev. Bishops Hobart and Kemp had been appointed on the part of their House. 86 PEOCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION From the Appendix to the same Journal. Pages 23-32. REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY [While at New-Haven.] The committee appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Theological Seminary, to prepare a " Report of the Proceedings of the Board, and of the State of the Semi- nary," and lay the same before the General Convention, beg leave respectfully to oifer the following statement : The Board of Trustees met at New-Haven on the 13th day of July, 1820, and pursuant to the powers vested in them by the General Convention, proceeded to form a plan for the organization of the Seminary. A copy of this plan is herewith presented to the Convention. On the 7th of September, 1820, the Seminary was pub- licly opened, with an inaugural discourse by the Rev. Pro- fessor Turner. Ten students presented themselves at the opening of the institution, and four others joined it in the course of the first session. Two of these were obliged to retire before the close of the session, on account of ill health, and another obtained leave of absence, and has not since returned. During the second session, which terminated in July last, there was an accession of seven new students, though one of the former number was obliged to leave the institution early in the session, on account of ill health. Since the close of the session, two of the students, who had spent a year in the institution, and had been for two years previous engaged in their theological studies, have been admitted to the holy order of deacons. During the present session, which commenced in Sep- tember, seven new students have entered the Seminary ; 80 that, at present, the institution numbers twenty-two pupils. The following is an alphabetical list of the names of all who have entered the institution, and of the dioceses from which they came : — J^rom Connecticut — David Botsford.''^ New-Hampshire — Franceway R. Cossit.f New- York — Augustus L. Converse. New-Jersey — Robert Croes. Vermont — Palmer Dyer. • Admitted to orders. t Had leave of absence, and has not returned. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 87 New- York — Manton Eastburn. Connecticut — John M. Garfield ;* Bennet Glover ;f Rich- ard Haughton \X Lemuel Hull ; Edward Ives ; William Jarvis. New- York — William L. Johnson ; Samuel R. Johnson ; Isaac Low. Pennsylvania — Henry M. Mason ; Samuel Marks ; Mat- thew Matthews. Virginia — Sylvester Nash, Connecticut — Seth B. Paddock. Massachusetts — William Potter. SoK^ Carolina — Francis Rutledge.:|: Connecticut — William Shelton. Maryland — Frederick Schroeder. South Carolina — Martin Snell ; Edward Thomas. Pennsylvania — Peter Van Pelt, Jr.:j: New- York — J. Lawrence Y vonnet. The course of studies pursued by the students has been conformable to that prescribed by the House of Bishops. The progress which they have made in this course will be seen by the following extracts from the reports of the pro- fessor : " During the first session," he says, " the pupils of the institution have pursued the following course of studies : The criticism of the Greek and Hebrew texts, comprehend- ing accounts of the most important, versions and editions of the Bible, together with discussions on the vowel points, targums, talmuds, &c. — all those parts of Jewish antiquities which tend to illustrate the Pentateuch — the Pentateuch itself^ which has been carefully read in the Septuagint ver- sion, and compared with the Hebrew text ; the variations having been, in general, pointed out, and where it was found practicable, accounted for. Besides various com- mentators and critics, the works of Marshy Prideaux^ Gray and Jennings, have been used as text-books. In addition to these studies, some of the pupils have read Pearson on the Creed. Their wish to pursue systematic theology, at this time, was acceded to, from the consideration that they had been pursuing studies in divinity between one and two *years before they entered the Seminary." * Not a regular student, being engaged in teaching a school. + Admitted to orders. t Left the institution on account of ill health. 88 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION At tlic close of the second session, tlie professor reports as follows : " The historical books of the Old Testament, from Joshua to Esther inclusive, have been examined, and the more important difficulties carefully considered. The canonical authority of the different works has been inves- tigated, Gray's Key having been used as a text-book ; the imperfections of which I have attempted to supply by a reference to other authorities, and principally to the very valuable work of Carpzov. When the students had ad- vanced to the period where Prideaux commences his useful connection, this work was used, and the first part of it has been studied by them with attention. Thus the history has been brought down to the time of Simon the Just, when, according to the Jews, the canon of the Old Testament was completely settled. The chief points of difference between Prideaux in his account of the Assyrian Empire, and others who prefer the authority of Herodotus to that of Ctesias, and particularly between him and Dr. Hales, have been made known to the students. Some notice, although not very considerable, has also been taken of the book of Job, and of the Psalms. In the New Testament, the four gos- pels, in Greek, have been the subject of study, Griesbach's edition having been used as the text, and Schlevisner prin- cipally as the lexicographer. Besides the commentators recommended in the prescribed course, other critics have been used, among whom Middleton, whose work on the article corrects so ably many of the errors of Wakefield, holds a conspicuous rank. The first three Evangelists were reviewed, and St. John's Gospel read in Archbishop Newcombe's Greek Harmony. The authority of each gos- pel has been examined, and particular attention has been paid to certain parts, the authenticity of which has by some been doubted on insufficient grounds. The work of Dr. Campbell has been used by the pupils, and his first six dissertations have been made the subject of study and recitation." The professor continues — and the observation applies equally to the preceding and to the present session — " It has been my endeavor to accompany the exercises with such remarks as appeared beneficial, and once a week a written lecture, on some subject connected with the coursd of studies, has been delivered." It may be proper to add, that all the students have at- t ended the instructions of the Eight Eev. Bishop Brownell OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 89 one day in eacli week, in the department of pulpit elo- quence and the composition of sermons, and that he has given these instructions gratuitously. At the close of each session, public examinations have been held in the presence of the trustees and the clergy. On these occasions, the students have acquitted themselves in such a manner as to meet the approbation of the Board of Trustees, who have also expressed their sense of the ability, fidelity, and zeal of the Eev. Professor. At the annual meeting of the trustees, held at New- Haven the 2'ith of July last, the necessity of an additional professor became so apparent, that the Board were induced to take measures to effect so desirable an object. They accordingly resolved to oj^en a subscription, by which each subscriber should become responsible for $50 per annum, for the term of three years, for the purpose of supporting a Professor of Systematic Theology. The salary was to be fixed at $1,000 a year ; and if more than the sum should be subscribed, the surplus was to be devoted toward the support of the present professor. Thirteen subscriptions were immediately obtained from the persons present ; and the trustees were so fully confident that the requisite sum would be made up, that they appointed the Rev. Bird "Wilson to the professorship. As this gentleman has not yet accepted the appointment, the matter rests till his de- termination shall be communicated to the Board of Trustees. From the approbation with which this plan of support has been received, there is but little doubt that a sum can be obtained in this way, equal to the temporary support of two professors, while the money obtained in other ways may be expected to accumulate to such a fund, before the temporary support shall fail, as to render it no longer necessary. Immediately on the organization of the Seminary, it be- came a primary object of the Board of Trustees to make arrangements for obtaining the requisite funds for its sup- port and endowment. This must, of necessity, be a gradual and progressive work. The resolutions passed by the Board on this subject may be seen in the Appendix to the " Plan of the Seminary," page 20. Some progress has already been made towards carrying this object into effect; enough, indeed, to show that the Seminary meets the gen- eral approbation of the Church, and will receive a liberal patronage, and to warrant the trustees in saying, that if the objects of the General Convention in the establishment of 90 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION it should hj any means be defeated, it will not be from any impracticability of obtaining the necessary funds for its support. At the period, however, when the measures in progress for obtaining subscriptions were, by the arrangements made, to have become general throughout the Union, the legacy of the late Mr. Sherred, for the advancement of theological learning, became known to the public. This circumstance has had the effect of suspending all further efforts till the intention of the General Convention in rela- tion to it shall be expressed. What has already been done in the several dioceses may be estimated from the following view: South Carolina. — This diocese took an early interest in the cause of a General Theological Seminary, and gave a proof of that interest in the liberal subscriptions obtained there in the year 1818. The sum of $1,675 of this sub- scription remained due when the institution was removed from New- York to New-Haven, This sum, (with the ex- ception of $25,) the agent there informs the trustees, will be collected without difficulty. Two hundred and ten dol- lars has been added by new subscribers, and of the whole sum, $710 has already been collected and forwarded to the treasurer. The ladies of South Carolina have also raised a further sum of $2,000, for the purpose of founding a scholarship^ to take the name of the late Bishop of that diocese. The friends of the institution have thought it best to defer any further or general effort to obtain subscriptions till the ensuing winter. North Carolina. — North Carolina, which has but within a few years assumed the rank of a diocese, has manifested a distinguished zeal and liberality in the cause of the Semi- nary. Nearly $10,000 has already been subscribed in this diocese towards the endowment of a professorship. The subscriptions are payable in five annual instalments, com- mencing the first of May last, with the condition that till the whole sum is subscribed, the interest of the moneys in the hands of the trustees of the fund shall be devoted to the supj)ort of necessitous students in the Seminary. The principal agent in procuring these subscriptions assures the Board of Trustees that he has the fullest confidence that the remainder of the sum necessary to constitute the pro- fessorship will be subscribed within a reasonable period. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 91 Virginia, — In the year 1818, there were subscriptions obtained in tbis diocese, for tbe General Seminary, to the amount of more than $1,400, about $1,200 of which re- mained unpaid when the institution was transferred to New-Haven. During the last winter an agent was ap- pointed to visit this state, for the purpose of collecting these subscriptions, and soliciting further patronage, but the depression of the times deterred him from prosecuting his object. He collected little more than $100 of the former subscriptions, and obtained other subscriptions to the amount of about $300, chiefly in the District of Columbia. Maryland, — A public meeting of the Episcopalians was called at Baltimore, in this diocese, in January last, by the trustees residing there. The Bishop presided, and warmly recommended the Seminary to the patronage of his diocese. The subject was taken up with much zeal, and a Board of Agents was appointed from among the most respectable citizens. But before the time appointed for commencing the subscriptions, the bequest of the late Mr. Sherred be- came known, and it was determined to postpone the col- lections to the present autumn. The liberal spirit with which the subject has been met in this diocese affords a pledge that whenever the subscription books shall be opened there, no reasonable expectations of the Church will be disappointed. Pennsylvania. — A meeting of the friends of the Semi- nary had also taken place at Philadelphia, previous to the meeting at Baltimore, on the call of the Bishop and other trustees residing in Pennsylvania, A Board of Agents was appointed, which was subsequently divided into four com- mittees, for the purpose of soliciting subscriptions. Only one of these committees has yet acted to any extent ; the others thought it expedient to defer acting till the present autumn. The sum actually obtained by this Board is understood to be about 1,260 dollars. The ladies of Phi- ladelphia took an early interest in the prosperity of the •Seminary, and originated a subscription for the purpose of founding a scholarsliip, to take the name of the present venerable Bishop of the diocese. More than $1,800 were raised and invested for this object some months ago, and it is understood that nearly the whole amount is now raised. New-Jersey. — No efforts have yet been made to obtain subscriptions in this diocese. One gentleman has mani- 92 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION fested liis good- will towards the Seminary by a donation of $20, and another has contributed $10. New- York. — A Board of Agents has been constituted in this diocese, but, owing to peculiar circumstances, they have not yet thought it expedient to make any considerable effort to obtain subscriptions. For themselves they have subscribed with great liberality, and they have also col- lected a few subscriptions from their friends, chiefly among those who had subscribed while the institution was at New- York. In this way, upwards of $3,200 have been obtained, exclusive of 1,175 dollars subscribed out of the city, the greater part of which has been paid directly to the treasurer. Several gentlemen in this diocese have contributed liberally, toward the establishment of a theological library ; and the value of the books transmitted from the city of New- York cannot be estimated at less than $3,000. Connecticut. — Arrangements have been commenced in this disocese to endow a professorship, to take the name of the first Bishop of the diocese. Agents were appointed to collect subscriptions for this object during the last winter, but owing to the indisposition of one of them, and sickness in the family of another, the business was delayed till spring. When this period arrived, the fact of Mr. Sher- red's bequest became public, and it was thought proper, under such circumstances, to defer collections till the inten- tion of the Greneral Convention should be declared. One gentleman had subscribed $1,000 towards the professorship, and had aided in obtaining about 700 dollars more in his immediate vicinity. Four other gentlemen had tendered 500 dollars each. From the knowledge which the com- mittee possess, they feel confident in assuring the Conven- tion that if the institution should remain where it now is, the sum necessary to constitute the professorship will be made up in this diocese within a reasonable period. Massachusetts. — An agent was appointed to visit Bos- ton during the last spring, who obtained subscriptions there to the amount of 1,815 dollars, 1,715 dollars of which have been paid. Besides this sum, a generous individual made a proffer of 1,500 dollars, the interest to be paid semi-annu- ally, till the donation shall be paid into the hands of the treasurer. Another individual has promised a donation ot 1,000 dollars. The agent being unable to prolong his stay OF THE GENEKAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 93 in Boston, the business was undertaken by a committee there, but from which no report has yet been received. No application has yet been made for subscriptions in the other parts of the eastern diocese, though assurances of patronage have been given, whenever the effort shall be made. Recapitulation. Sums promised, or subscribed since Dioceses. the removal. South Carolina^ S3.81 0 North Carolina, (about) 10,000 Virginia, (about) 400 Maryland and Delaware, no application. Pennsylvania, 3,060 New-York, 4, 375 New-Jersey, no application 30 Connecticut^ 3,700 Massachusetts, 4,315 Vermont, New-Hampshire, Ehode Island, and Maine, no application. $29,690 Value'of the library, say 4,000 Funds when removed, 3,700 $37,390 Only a small proportion of the above funds has yet come into the hands of the treasurer. A part has been invested by agents abroad ; some remains in the hands of agents ; and there must be a trifling deduction for the expenses of agents. It results, therefore, that the Convention must seek for a just estimate of the funds of the institution in the fore- going statement at large, and not in the account of the treasurer. The following report of his receipts and expen- ditures was presented to the Board of Trustees at their annual meeting in July last : — A Summary Statement of the Receipts and Expenditures of the Treasurer of the Episcopal Theological Seminary, from September 8, 1820, to July 26, 1821 : Amount received applicable to current expenses, consisting of sundry subscriptions, interest, and dividends on stock, $2,435 15 Amount received on account of Massachusetts Professorship, 800 00 Do. do. do. do. Seabury Professorship, 110 00 $3,345 15 94 PROCEEDmGS EELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION Disbursements, viz. : Paid Rev. Dr. Jarvis balance of salary, $1,000 00 Professor Turner on account of salary, 900 00 Sundry bills for rent of rooms, furniture, stationery, print- ing, &c., 351 74 For ten shares Eagle Bank, 1,000 00 Balance in Treasury, 93 41 $3,345 15 Of the aforesaid balance there is apphcable to current ex- penses, 83 41 Seabury Professorship; 10 00 $93 41 Of the aforesaid 10 shares in Eagle Bank, 8 belong to the Massachusetts Professorship, 800 00 1 Seabury Professorship, 100 00 1 General Fund, 100 00 $1,000 00 New-Haven, July 26, 1821. (Signed,) Charles Dennison, Treasurer. No express provision was made by tlie last Convention for the formation of a theological library, but the trustees are happy to report that a valuable foundation has already been laid for one, which it is hoped may soon be commen- surate with the wants of the institution. This has been chiefly effected by the liberality of a few individuals. A few books, for which there was a pressing necessity, have been purchased from the donation of a gentleman, who di- rected that it might be subject to such an expenditure. The library of the institution consists, at present, of more than 900 volumes, upwards of 300 of which are folios, and many of the books extremely rare and valuable. This is exclusive of a valuable collection of theological books, deposited for the use of the students, by a gentleman of Connecticut. The Legislature of Connecticut has passed an act upon the petition of the trustees of the Seminary, by which the institution is incorporated -within that state, upon the same principles upon which it was established by the Conven- tion, and with leave to hold funds to the amount of 200,000 dollars. In concluding this report, the committee beg leave to express their hopes that the course which has been pursued by the Board of Trustees may meet the approbation of the OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 95 Convention, and that the progress and present state of the Seminary may not be thought to have come short of the expectations which were entertained at the time of its establishment at New-Haven. By the committee. Thomas C. Brownell, Chairman. Harry Croswell, Secretary. Continued Extracts from Journal of Special General Conven- tion. Pages 11, 14 and 15, of House of Deputies. The committee to whom was referred the communica- tions relative to the General Theological Seminary, having had the same under consideration, report the following con- stitution for the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America. [For Constitution, see Minutes of 1821.] Submitted. Duncan Cameron, Chairman of the Committee of the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies. The House proceeded to the consideration of the pro- posed constitution, which passed a first and second reading. A message was received from the House of Bishops, in- forming this House that they had unanimously adopted the constitution of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant, Episcopal Church in the United States of Amer- ica, as reported by the committee, to whom were referred all papers relative to the subject. The further consideration of the subject was postponed until evening. Friday Evening, 6 o'clock. — The House resumed the consideration of the constitution of the General Theological Seminary, which was read a third time, and adopted as reported by the committee, and notice sent to the House of Bishops. 96 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGAinZATION From the Journal of the House of Bishops of the same Con- vention. A message was received from the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, that they had adopted a resolution to refer all papers relative to the General Theological Seminary to a committee of seven [members ; whereupon this House concurred in the resolution, and appointed Bishops Hobart and Kemp to act on the part of this House, with the afore- said committee. Friday, November 2d. — The report of the committee, to whom were referred all papers relative to the Theologi- cal Seminary, was read ; whereupon the House unanimously resolved to adopt the constitution of the General Theologi- cal Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, as reported by the committee, and gave notice thereof to the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies. A Note on page h of Bishop Hobart'' s Introductory Address, on occasion of opening the General Theological Seminary. (21 d: J. Swords. 1822.) It is due to the Bishops and delegates of the eastern dio- cese and of Connecticut, to state, that, though from local considerations they must have preferred the continuance of the Seminary at New-Haven, they supported in the Con- vention, on the grounds of the general good of the Church, its removal to New- York. The Bishop of the Church in Connecticut in particular, was cordial in his promotion of that measure, and his exertions active and influential. Hav- ing earnestly advocated, for reasons which, detailed else- where, it is unnecessary here to repeat, the establishment of a diocesan Seminary in New-York, I trust I may be per- mitted to observe, that the measure of the consolidation of this with the General Seminaiy on correct principles^ was suggested in my address to the Convention of that diocese, which met a short time before the General Convention, and received their unanimous approbation ; and tliat the con- stitution of the General Seminary, as finally ado])ted by the General Convention, is in all its essential features that which was advocated on the part of New-York in the com- mittee wlio reported it. These circumstances are mentioned as evidence that the diocese of New- York was not back- ward in the great measure of general conciliation on this interesting subject. \_For Constitution^ see Minut£s of 1^21^ OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 97 Measons in favor of the General Theological Seminary, by Rev. Dr. Gadsden. {Charleston: A.E.Miller. 1821.) The character of the clergy gives character to the Church ; and character depends, under God, mainly on education. I use this term in its most general sense, as referring to the discipline both of the mind and heart. The clergy are the executive power in the Church. In vain will the Convention enact wise laws, if there be not an efficient clergy to execute them. The education of the candidates is at the foundation of all the measures for the prosperity of the Church. You may rebuild the temj^les now in ruins, and erect new ones in the western wilderness. They will be beautiful objects in the eye of the passing traveler, but they will be of no use unless they are sup- plied with capable ministers. You may multiply mission- aries. They may produce some excitement, but they will make no permanent conquest, unless they are well in- structed. How can the blind lead the blind ? Even the private Christian is required to add to his virtue, knowl- edge, and to grow not in grace only, but also in the knowl- edge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. "We are told, • on the highest authority, " that the priest's lips should keep knowledge,"' — and if Timothy, though inspired, was required, "to give attendance to reading," — how much more necessary must it be to the minister at the j)resent day ? Why is a distinction sometimes drawn between a pious and a well-informed ministry ? Does the possession of the one attribute imply the absence of the other ? Is it still supposed that ignorance is the mother of devotion ? If not, why should not both qualifications be required for admission to the sacred office, ardent piety and adequate knowledge? Whether we recur to experience, to the nature of the case, or to the letter of God's Holy Word, we arrive at the same conclusion : the importance and necessity of a well-instructed ministry. How is such a ministry to be reared among us ? By private education, by diocesan Seminaries, or by a General Seminary. Will the Convention indulge me in consider- ing the comparative advantages of these three methods ? The chief advantage of a private education is, that the pupil has the undivided attention of his preceptor ; but this will not apply in the present case, because the proposed plan is, that the instructor should be the parish minister. Is it probable that a parish minister, who already has so many and important avocations, could find sufficient leisure for 7 98 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION the satisfactory performance of the duty of a theological professor ? Is it probable that a parish minister would be as competent to afford instruction in all the branches of theology, as a body of professors, each of whom under- takes a distinct branch? Again. Two or more minds engaged in the same study excite and assist each other; whereas the solitary system of education is cold and utterly inapplicable to several descriptions of character. This is the system under which our Church has already suffered so much. The testimony of almost all the Churches in Christendom is against it, for they have their Theologi- cal Schools. (1^ In our own Church there has been made an inquiry as to the comparative utility of diocesan Seminaries and a General Seminary. It cannot be alleged in favor of dio- cesan Seminaries, that they will be better governed, for this would be to su])pose less wisdom in the supreme council of the Church, or that they will be better endowed, for this would make the whole Church less able than a part, or better located, for the General Convention have the choice of all places. It cannot be said that the expenses of the candidate will be less at the diocesan Seminary, because the funds of the General Seminary can be so augmented, as to give both gratuitous education and maintenance to its students. The only consideration in favor of diocesan Seminaries is their contiguity to the home of the pupils, and this small per- sonal convenience cannot materially affect the result of the present inquiry. There are three objections to diocesan Seminaries: First, they are unnecessary. The whole number of candi- dates for the ministry of our Church do not exceed seventy- five. (2.) But if you should suppose this number quad- rupled, one Seminary would be sufficient. More than one Seminary, then, would occasion an unnecessary expenditure of the resources of our Church, of its property, its talents and its learning. Would it be expedient in the largest diocese, the number of whose candidates is stated to be seventeen, to institute a Theological Seminary, the proper endowment of which would be about $200,000 ? (3.) Would it not be wiser in that diocese, to contribute its quota to the General Semi- nary, and reserve the balance for other objects connected with the prosperity of the Church ; the erection of Churches, the employment of missionaries, the education of her poor members, or the Episcopal fund ? OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 99 The second objection to dioccKsan Seminaries is this : — they will probably be feeble. Few of the dioceses are wealthy, but all would wish to have some control over their own candidates, and all therefore will attempt to in- stitute Theological Seminaries of their own, unless they unite in some general plan. The consequence will be a number of petty institutions which will introduce into our Church a system of half-education worse than none, in this respect, as it will prevent the establishment of a better system. But it may be said, two or more dioceses can unite in the support of a respectable Theological Seminary. Such an arrangement would naturally lead to the creation of a joint Convention, which, among other inconveniences, would probably lay the foundation of a separation from the General Convention. It may be added, that the chief ob- jections to a general union in the support of a Seminary, would equally apply to a partial union for such a purpose. The third objection to diocesan Seminaries is this : they would probably create divisions in our Church. If we iu' quire into the history of theological differences, we shall trace them to attachment for individuals, for local customs, and for modes of expression. Now, several Theological Semi- naries in the same Church, if they do not become rivals, having, as is natural, their partialities for persons and things, and even words, would lay the foundation of differences of opinion, which would disturb the peace of the Church, and might ultimately rend it in pieces. Having stated some of the disadvantages of two of the proposed methods of theological education, I come now to consider that method which has been preferred by the General Convention. But before we state its expediency, it will be proper to inquire, as it has been made a question, whether the Gene- ral Convention are constitutionally authorized to institute a Theological Seminary ? The original design of the General Convention was to preserve our Church in this country, and this is still its paramount purpose. Now the preservation of the Church, under God, depends on a capable ministry, and a Seminary is the best means for rear- ing such a ministry. The right in question, therefore, seems a necessary consequence of the very nature of the General Convention. The powers of this body were doubtless well understood by its original members. But one of their earliest measures was the Missionary Act, which implies at least as much dower as that for the establishment of a Seminary. Indeed, 100 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION tlie committee under the former act might have founded a Seminary for the education of their missionaries, since they were empowered " to make such arrangements as to them shall seem best." The Baptist Convention, created specially for missionary purposes, felt authorized to create a Theo- logical Seminary, considering the two objects as naturally connected. (4.) It may be added, that much analogy is supposed to exist between the government of our Church and that of our country. And it is believed the right of the General Government to institute a National University has never been questioned. But if the preservation of the Church depends, under God, on a capable ministry, and the Seminary is the best means of providing such a min- istry, it would seem to follow, not merely that the General Convention had a right to institute it, but that it was their duty to do so. They ought not to presume that this duty (5.) will be attended to by the inferior councils, while it is neglected by the supreme council of the Church. They ought not to be willing that a concern of such vital importance should be regulated by any less authority than the collected wisdom of the Church. The responsi- bility of such an institution in every respect, its foundation, protection from error, and continued improvement, belongs to the supreme council of the Church, and it would be criminal in that body to decline it. I would at present mention three advantages as peculiar to a General Seminary. First. It would iiivite large benefactions, eminent pro- fessors, and a sufficient number of students. Such a pur- pose, not of temporary and local, but of permanent and general utility, will naturally command the resources of the whole Church, her chief munificence, her best talents, and her profoundest learning. A large endowment and able professors would of course attract many students, in- dependent of the circumstance, that all the dioceses having some share in the government of the General Seminary, would of course prefer to send their youth thither, rather than to the Seminary of a particular diocese. Secondly. It would be a great incitement to both teachers and pupils. The teachers would feel that a high trust had been committed to tliem by the whole Church, the educa- tion of its future ministers; and such a consideration would naturally render them very circumspect in their conduct, diligent in their studies, and attentive to the minds, the manners, and the hearts of their pupils. These, too, would feel that their improvement was no OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 101 common object, since it was pursued witTi so mucli solici- tude, and at so great expense by the supreme council of the Church, They would feel that much was reasonably ex- pected of them, and that the eyes of the whole Church were fastened on them. They would feel anxious to qualify themselves for making some return to that Church, which had done so much for them. Man is the creature of excite- ment, and you must suppose him divested of all the gener- ous feelings of his nature, if he is not affected by motives like these. Thirdly. It would afford the best security for an educa- tion in the true principles of the Church. The regulations of the Seminary, and the selection of its professors, depend upon a Board of Trustees, composed of all the Bishops, and of several others appointed by the House of Clerical and Lay Delegates. The theological character of the Seminary, therefore, will be that of a majority of the whole Church. It is true, the Church itself may fall into error, but without this it is not perceived that its Seminary can do otherwise than inculcate a sound faith. At least, any aberration could be, and would be, speedily corrected. (6.) Most of the oibjections to the general plan have been anticipated ; but there is one of an imposing character, which may be properly noticed in this place. It has been said that the Seminary will be general only in name, that it will be principally managed by individuals of the diocese in which it is j^laced, and therefore, that it must be local in its character. Now, the two most important points to be regarded in such an institution, are the plan of study, and the election of professors. It is evident that these points can be settled by the Greneral Convention, or at least by some body over which they have effectual control. In fact, this has been done, for the Ceneral Convention have resolved, that no book shall be studied inconsistent with the course of study published by the House of Bishops, and the trustees are the whole House of Bishops, and others who are removable every three years. The Seminary then is principally managed, not by one diocese, but all the dioceses represented in General Convention. The detail is managed not by one diocese, but by trustees, a majority of whom belong to other dioceses than that in which it is lo- cated. It is true, the trustees on the spot must have consider- able influence on the Seminary, but it is subject to the control of their fellow-trustees, and ultimately of the General Con- vention. Herein is the important distinction between a 102 PROCEEDINGS RELATIISTG TO THE OBGANIZATION" local and a General Seminary. The one will be regulated by trustees, amenable to their own diocese. The other by trustees, amenable to the representatives of all the dioceses. The Theological Seminary at New-IIaven, then, is general in all important respects. Its advantages are open equally to candidates from every diocese. The providing of suffi- cient and unexceptionable means of education, and the ex- ercise of unapjK'llatc jurisdiction, is vested in the suj)reme council of the Church. The college in this state is similar- ly regulated by our legislature, and, therefore, appropri- ately called the College of South Carolina. I have hitherto considered the General Seminary merely as the preferable instrument of education. But it is evi- dent that there will be connected with it, or rather there will result from it, other advantages to our Church. First. It will be a bond of union to the different dioceses. Created and reared by united efforts, the Seminary will be an object of united affection. It will be a great estate which is indivisible, and in the superintendence of which its common possessors will be drawn nearer to each other. The association of youths from different dioceses will natu- rally lay the foundation of friendships among them, and their instruction, under the same professors, will produce considerable uniformity of sentiment. These effects could scarcely fail to have a most happy influence on the future peace and prosperity of the Church. Again. It will be the repository of a large library. Many large libraries are not necessary, but one from which may be derived the necessary assistance of genius and an- tiquity, to expose error, and to defend and illustrate truth, is a desideratum, particularly in the theological department, in our country. It may be reasonably expected that the Seminary will be an ark in which rare books of all ages and all countries will be preserved, and that the liberal, the learned, the pious, and the public-spirited, will co- operate in the endeavor to create therein a complete library. Tfiirdlij. The Seminary will naturally create a body of learned theologians, (7.) whose time will be divided be- tween profound research and the preparation of such works as will live for ever. As our country advances in intellec- tual improvement, such a body of men will become more and more necessary. The endowment of the Seminary, and its opportunities for improvement, will naturally invite the timid man of genius, and the clergyman visited with iulir- OP THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 103 mity from accident or age, to engage in sucli interesting occupations. Fourihly. It will increase the number of our clergy. The Church has decreased, (8.) and it will continue to do so, unless the deficiency in the number of her ministers be supplied. The Seminary will prove a remedy in two ways. It will invite public attention to the subject, and it may be reasonably expected, that among the pious youth who would devote themselves to the sacred office, there would be some of independent fortune who might hereafter serve the Church gratuitously, whose example and abundance would greatly promote her prosperity. But chiefly would the increase of the clergy result from the facilities offered to indigent students. This interesting class of persons are now wholly taken up by other denominations ; but it cannot be doubted that our Seminary, if flourishing, would have its full proportion of them. Fifthly. The last consideration which I shall mention is this : Our Theological Seminary will naturally grow into a University. Some of the best friends of our Church have regretted that our youth should be educated at col- leges, in which the religious instruction was according to the system of other denominations. They have thought that some persons have thus been alienated from their own Church, or their attachment to it greatly weakened. What- ever weight may be attached to this opinion, all the friends of our Church will agree that the possession of a Univer- sity would greatly increase the influence of our Church over her own members, and promote her general respecta- bility; that it would be desirable our youth should be educated under the influence of Episcopal example, instruc- tion and habits ; in short, all the associations of our eccle- siastical system. The Congregationalists have that respect- able institution, Yale College. The Presbyterians have several colleges, the most eminent at Princeton. The Lu- therans have a college in New- York State. The Metho- dists a college at Baltimore, The Dutch Eeformed a col- lege in iSfew-Jersey. The Roman Catholics a college at Georgetown, D. C, The Baptists have not been content to establish a Theological Seminary ; they have connected with it a University, to be located at Washington, The new sect in our country of Socinians, or rather of Socinians and Arians united, own a University, and it is the instru- ment by which they have effected a most extraordinary religious revolution. 104 rROCEEDINGS BELATING TO THE OKGANIZATION" Why should not our Church have a college ? Are not her members as numerous and wealtliy as those of several other communions in our country ? If we inquire into the history of some of the most respectable colleges, we shall find they were originally instituted chiefly for the education of candidates for the ministry. Knowledge increases the appetite for knowledge. Success in one pursuit leads to another. The views of man expand as he proceeds in doing good. The spirit of benevolence is of celestial origin. She fainteth not, neither is weary. She counts nothing done while any thing remains to be done. Our Seminary will naturally, almost unavoidably, grow into a Univer- sity. Having made provision for the most important ob- ject, the education of her ministers, the Church will turn her attention to the education of her youth in general. It will be observed that these advantages of the General Seminary do not depend on the place where it may be situated. In any situation chosen by the Convention, it may reasonably expect the support of the whole Church ; and the principal point, its theological character, will not be afl'ected by its neighborhood. Such a Seminary will create a religious atmosphere of its own. It will guide, not follow, the public sentiment. The question of location, therefore, is of secondary importance, though it ought not be wholly disregarded. The attention of the General Convention was directed to Connecticat by motives of economy, by the habits of order, industry, and good morals, by which the people of New- England are characterized, by the belief that a favorable charter could be obtained in that state, whereas it was dis- tinctly stated in the Convention, that in some states no charter, and in others no favorable one, could be obtained ; and finally, by the circumstance, that the Bishop of Con- necticut was imincumbered with a parochial charge, and, therefore, could bestow on the Seminary a more than ordi- nary degree of fostering care. It may be added, that the present Bishop of Connecticut, having been a professor in a respectable college, is specially qualified to be useful to our rising institution ; and it is known that he has gratu- itously acted as professor of pulpit eloquence, and will con- tinue to do so until the funds will admit of another ajijwint- ment. New-IIaven was selected chiefly because it was the seat of one of the first colleges in our country, and it was thought that its literary society, library, and j)ublic lec- tures, would be advantages not to be neglected. (9.) It or THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, 105 seemed desirable also that the Seminary should be placed, not in a large city, the scene of bustle and wickedness, nor yet in a small Tillage, in which the members could not have the advantage of social intercourse, and the example of refined manners. The experiment, thus far, has justified the decision of the General Convention, At no period has the Seminary been so flourishing as at present. It had, at the last ses- sion, fourteen students, and it is expected that the next session will open with more than twenty ; three or four of them from this diocese. The friends of the institution have increased in number and zeal since its removal. In most of the dioceses, measures for its endowment are now in prosecution. Books of the value of at least $3,000 have been given. Several thousand dollars from the northern dioceses have been paid, and it is understood a sum not less than twenty thousand subscribed, or otherwise prom- ised. (10.) The small dioceses of North Carolina and Con- necticut have already made some progress in the attempt to found professorships, bearing the names of those states. Foundations for scholarships are now creating in Pennsyl- vania and South Carolina, bearing the names of White and Dehon, and about half the necessary amount is obtained from the ladies, who have undertaken this object, to whose liberality none more appropriate can be proposed. May it not be hoped that scholarships in memory of the whole seventeen Bishops, by whom our Church has been honored and blessed, will soon be established? And it needs scarcely be remarked, that these monuments will not only be more useful, but more durable than bronze and marble. In New-York, the annual expenses of the institution were about $4,000. In New-Haven they are about $1,000. Suppose it should flourish as its friends anticipate, what will be the consequences ? All the Churches of our com- munion will be supplied with capable ministers. The boundless field in the West, open to all, but hitherto prac- tically shut to us, will be entered by our missionary socie- ties. The members of our Church scattered through that extensive country, (11.) who feel as if in a strange land, because they have not their religious privileges, who re- member their Church with those feelings which David ex- pressed, " If I forget thee, 0 Jerusalem, may my right hand forget her cunning, yea, if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy," will once more be animated by that heavenly light which we enjoy. Some Seminaries have distinguished 106 PROCEKDINGS BELATING TO THE ORGAITIZi.TIOH' themselves by translating the Bible into the languages of the heathen. I trust our Seminary will do her part in this good work, and add to it translations of our renerated Liturgy. The sentiments of genuine piety, confined to no age or country, which will be had in everlasting remem- brance, ought to be recorded in all the languages of the earth. Should we live, or our friends, to witness these fruits, will it not be gratifying to find our names enrolled among the founders or benefactors of this Seminary ? On searching its records, will it not be gratifying to find that this measure originated in this diocese, tliat she has pur- sued it with unabated zeal, notwithstanding the opposition of some, and the apathy of many ? Not for herself. Through this whole business, this diocese has sought anx- iously, ardently, and, I trust, effectually, the good of the whole Church. On this object she has looked with an eye that never winked. She has not stooped to inquire how far her own private, separate, independent interest will be affected by it. What is to prevent the ultimate success of this measure ? Nothing but the want of perseverance on the part of a few resolute friends. Prejudice cannot live for ever. Truth alone is naturally immortal. The cause is good, and it will ultimately triumph, however long it may be delayed, if its friends do not abandon it. (12^ What is to prevent the immediate success of it ? Under the divine blessing nothing, but the want of liberality on the part of Episcopalians. I do not say unexampled liber- ality, such as that of Mr. Bartlett, who gave to the Semi- nary at Andover $100,000, or that of Mr. Brown, of New- buryport, who at first gave $10,000, and since for the fifth professorship, $25,000 ; or that of the four individuals who jointly contributed $70,000 to the same Seminary. (13.) Ordinary beneficence is alone required. Has our Church any funds ? Can she command any pecuniary assistance from any of her members ? What purpose can institute a claim so strong as that now before her r She ought to be willing to spend her last shilling for the education of her clergy. (14.) Let the clergy set their people a proper example. They have little, but from that which they have consecrated to charity, let them draw for this the largest portion. Are there no sons or daughters of the clergy, who, being able, are also willing effectually to advance the cause which their father cherished ? There must be wealthy men who feel it a duty to give or bequeath something to the promotion OF THE GENERAL THSOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 107 of religion. Shall they erect a Cliurcli ? It might be often Tinsupplied, such is the deficiency of clergy. Shall they give munificently to some of our missionary societies? They are comparatively inactive for want of missionaries. How can they bestow their contributions with a better prospect of immediate, extensive, and enduring utility, than on the General Theological Seminary ? Let every member of our Church, male and female, the aged and the young, make on each Christmas Day, for as many years as shall be necessary, an offering suitable to his or her means for the accomplishment of this great ob- ject. Let the oblation be accompanied with fervent pray- ers for a blessing on this undertaking. Such purposes will naturally associate with the great event commemorated on Christmas Day. And will not the offering be acceptable to Him who gave us all we have — who gave us his blessed Son, and that ministry which it is the design of this Semi- nary to assist in becoming meet for their Lord's service ? On that day when the heart spontaneously deviseth liberal things, on what more suitable and more valuable object can it bestow its bounty ? NOTES. (1.) If preparation for the professions of law and medicine is facili- tated by public Seminaries, why should they not be useful to the candidate for the sacred profession ? "The prophets were an order of men among the Jews devoted to sacred literature. They appear to have been trained in Seminaries and Schools, under the direction of some prophet, eminent for wisdom and piety; as those mentioned, i. Sam. 19, 20, were under Samuel, and those 2 Kings, ii. 3, vi. 1, under Elijah and Elisha. After the total cessation of prophecy, the Scribes seem to have come into the place of the prophets, and by their acquired skill in the sacred writings, without any claim to supernatural gifts, to have taught the people." — Blayney's Jeremiah. In the first centuries of the Christian Church, Seminaries existed for ministerial education. — Gregory. (2.) According to documents dated May, June, July, and September last, there were in the Eastern Diocese, 10; Connecticut, 10; New- York, 17; Jersey, 2; Pennsylvania, 9; Delaware, 1; Virginia, 4; North Carolina, 6 ; South Carolina, 5; Ohio, 1 ; Maryland, 8. — Total, 73 candidates for the ministry. (3.) The endowment of the Congregational Seminary at Andover is stated to be about $300,000. This, and the similar institution at Princeton, annually send forth about 40 well-instructed ministers for their Church. The number of students at both jointly is about 150. 108 PROCEEDINGS EELITING TO THE ORGANIZATION" (4.) In 1622, the Catholics created "The Congregation for tlie Pro- pagation of Faith," to semi missionaries, distribute books, and instruct youth. In 1627, they added, "The College for the Propagation of Faith," appropriated entirely to the education of missionaries at Rome. (5.) Until the year 1817 this was left to the State ConTentions, and what is the result? In 1814, when the General Seminary was urged, the General Convention were told that any proceeding on Iheir part was unnecessary, as several of the dioceses were about to institute Theological Seminaries. What have they done ? Is not the pro- gress of some of the dioceses in this purpose to be attributed to the excitement of the General Seminary ? (6.) Is it not more probable that one diocese should fall into error, than that a majority of all the dioceses should do so ? (7.) The late work of Professor Stuart, of Andover, " On the Trin- ity," shows that able men and works are the natural fruits of such institutions. '-'The Society of Port Royal were most of them emi- nent persons who had retired in the evening of life for the purpose of cultivating literature and virtue." (8.) In 1799 there were 220 clergymen of our Church, and in 1820, the small accession of 91, i. e., during a period of twenty years, when the population of the country has more than doubled. (9.) The faculty of that College have, it is said, generously offered to the students in our Seminary every facility. (10.) The proper endowment of the Seminary cannot be reason- ably rated at less than $200,000. Andover received more than this from six persons. (11.) These have been computed to be more than 100,000, of whom it may be said they are as sheep without a shepherd. (12.) "There is a philanthropy more sanguine than it is solid, which, impatient of delay, would think an operation so tardy as this unworthy of being suggested, and refuse to wait for it. But it is the property of sound legislation to look to distant results as well as to near ones — to be satisfied with impressing a sure movement, though it should be a slow one — nor does the wisdom of man ever make a higher exhibition than when, apart from the impulse of a n'suit that is either speedy or splendid, she calmly institutes an arrangement, the coming benefit of which will not be fully realized till alter the lapse of our existing generation." — Chalmers. (13.) The ample funds of the Andover Seminary were derived, as is usually the case, from a few individuals, the whole number not more than ten. (14.) In his address to the State Convention, Bishop Bowen makes the following most impressive remarks : "It is, I am sure, a business that cannot but deeply interest you. It vitally interests your Church; the Church of your fathers; the Church which you revere for its ancient excellence and dignity, and in which you take delight, as the best depository upon eartli, of pure OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 109 primitive Christianity. This Church labors under the influence of circumstances, to which her friends do not enough advert. Rendered independent of all foreign alliance or control, by the separation of these states from the parent country, she improved the liberty which became her privilege, in modifying her discipline and worship, in a manner which makes her the admiration and praise of all Protestant Christendom. She is wanting in no eicellence of doctrine, or wor- ship, or polity ; her want is that of ministers duly to serve her altar. Separated from the resources on which she in so great a degree de- pended, it became her misfortune to find her fair field already 'white to the harvest,' occupied by a very inadequate number of reapers. And in a sense as real and afflicting, it became her misfortune to be in want of such means of training and qualifying men for her minis- try, as the suitable supply of her necessities required. Other denomi- nations of Christians, from the first period of our colonial history, were provided by the liberal use of their resources, independent of foreign aid, or with little other help from abroad than that which the sym- pathy of brethren there of the same 'household of faith' might have afforded, with respectable schools of education, of both their youth and ministry. Yet we have seen them since heaping thousands upon thousands into the treasuries of such institutions. In the case of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the colonies, dependence was chiefly upon a source of supply for ministers, which was necessarily closed with the revolution, except as to such as it was rarely profitable for this Church to receive into her service. She had no colleges for the training of her own youth in her own principles. She had not one professorship of theology, or any institution that might serve the pur- pose of giving systematic instruction to candidates for her ministry. Yet when the question is asked, what, since that period, have Epis- copalians done, to provide against the depressing and embairassing effects of such deficiencies, it can receive no answer but such as it is mortifying indeed to give. Certainly, my brethren, there has seemed too great an insensibility to these objects in the minds of the people of our communion. May God, in mercy, forbid that this state of things should continue ! It were an awful sign of his displeasure resting upon our Church, and could not but reduce it. with all its intrinsic excellence, to a feeble, sickly, and unsound state of exist- ence, in which little of its real character would appear in its ordinary aspect, or in the conduct of its affairs and ministrations," &c. Extract from the Address to the Convention of the Church in South Caroli?ia, by the Right Rev. Nathaniel Bowen, D. D. A special meeting of the General Convention having been held within the year, it may be proper to advert to the object of that meeting. By the last will and testament of the late Jacob Sherred, Esq., of New-York, it appeared that he had, in the fulness of his love for the Church, of which, until an advanced period of life, he had been a pious and exemplary member, bequeathed to it a large 110 PROCEEDINGS EELi.TING TO THE ORGANIZATION residuary estate, for tlie purposes of education for its min- istr}'. A question of right having been raised on the seem- ingly dubious terms of the clause of the will containing this bequest, between the General Seminary placed by the General Convention at New-IIavcn, and the diocesan Semi- nary of New- York, it appeared, to a majority of those to whom, according to the canons, the power of calling special meetings of the General Convention is committed, expe- dient that a meeting should be called, for the purpose of adopting some measures which might tend to the harmo- nious adjustment of conflicting claims, and put away, as speedily as possible, the obstacle which their existence had created, in the way of the sufficiently active progress of the design of either of the institutions, to its completion. The result has been most happy and honorable for the Church. The Bishop and the delegation of the Church in New- York, both clerical and lay, met the question of the right of that diocese to the exclusive enjoyment of Mr. Sherred's bounty, with a spirit of kindness and conciliation which soon brought it to issue in a compromise, by which, on condi- tion of the removal of the General Seminary from New- Haven to New-York, the property bequeathed becomes appropriated wholly to its objects ; and the State Seminary of New-York, becoming merged in it, the funds of that institution, with all their promise of abundance, are thrown into the treasury of the General Convention's Seminary. This happy arrangement being made, the General Seminary will immediately go into operation in the city of New- York, and a branch of it be settled at Geneva, in the same state, with well-qualilied professors devoted to the objects of their appointment, under circumstances admitting of a very inadequate compensation of their labors, but with a zeal which, for the present, at least, throws this into the scale of minor considerations. The friends of the Church, solicitous for her honor, must rejoice in the auspicious aspect which the great interest of education for its ministry has now assumed ; and no member of it will be indilferent to the claim which is preferred for his assistance in carry- ing the object into complete effect. The means already possessed, you must be aware, are but the foundation (the whole fund of the Seminary not amounting as yet to as much as was given by one individual towards the endow- ment of the Independents' Theological Seminary at An- dover) on which a superstructure remains to be reared, by means of contributions from the members of our Church OF THE GEJ^'ERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. Ill in every part of tlie Union. It is true, that tlie calls on their beneficence are numerous and frequent ; but are they all of a character which gives them a reasonable claim to the compliance which they in general so indiscriminately meet Avith ? My brethren, this interrogatory is suggested by that seemingly inconsiderate habit of giving, which too little attention to the nature of claims preferred gives alike to all, and thus too little to that which, on consideration, might be felt, most consistently, to demand our concern. Let me earnestly entreat, that I may not be thought to imagine myself possessed of any authority here, to dictate or direct the disposal of your religious munificence. Let me, however, be permitted to speak at the same time the deep sense I entertain of the duty which appertains to me in this place, to suggest and advise, whatever may seem to me needful for the welfare and honor of the Church, whose interests are made, by the peculiar nature of my ministry, my most anxious care. It is under this impres- sion of duty that, in the spirit of affection and respect, I would beseech my brethren to lay seriously to heart the necessities of their own Church ; and, by a seasonable dis- crimination and reserve in favor of them, endeavor to place this Church on a footing of some comparative advantage with others, rendered by the constant liberality and per- severing zeal of their members, eminently prosperous. It is the glory of the Lord, in the diffusion of sound Chris- tianity, with all its salutary influences upon the spiritual, moral, and even temporal state and character of men, that we are mainly to consult, in our munificence, with respect to religious purposes and institutions ; and it surely is in- cumbent on us to exercise it, under the control of some well-digested persuasion of our own minds, as to what is useful, good, and true. Address on lehalf of the Protestant Episcopal Theological Semi' nary to the Members of the Protestant Episcopal Church in South Carolina. Brethren :■ — A resolution of the late Convention of our Church, in this state, embraced, as you will have found in the report of a committee of that body, specially a])pointed to consider and report on the subject, has made it my duty to address you in behalf of the Seminary instituted "by the General Convention for the education of young men to the 112 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE 'ORGANIZATION ministry. This institution, as you have already learned, has, by a late happy arrangement, made with great una- nimity by a special meeting of the General Convention, been removed from New-Haven to the city of New- York, where a liberal bequest of the late Jacob Sherred, Esq., of that city, together with funds which had been created by the Convention of the diocese of New-York for a Seminary of its own, will be appropriated to its support, and where, consequentl}'-, we trust, it has now obtained a permanent local habitation. The generous benefaction which the affectionate zeal of Mr. Sherred for the Church has occasioned, opens a new source of encouragement to the hopes and efforts of the friends of the important interest in behalf of which it has been made, and authorizes the strong presumption that it will now flourish and prosper, with the glory of the Lord conspicuously inscribed upon it. Hitherto, no small dis- couragement has been inseparable from the difficulty of in- ducing such a concert of operations, and such unity of opinion and feeling, with respect to various matters con- nected with the erection of a General Seminary of Theolo- gical Education, as would insure a useful efficacy to any individual contribution to its funds. This is now happily removed. The provision of Mr. Sherred is a sure founda- tion, on which it remains for the members of the Church at large to erect their own superstructure, and on which, whatever is placed, will rest, with all the security of good that in human enterprises and undertakings can be reason- ably expected. The call of the Church, therefore, on its members, the general reasonableness and propriety of which could never have been questioned, is now enforced by every circumstance necessary to the satisfaction of those to whom it is addressed. The Seminary with the means now possessed must exist. It must impart, in some degree at least, the benefits of a regular, systematic, ministerial education. Still its resources must be inadequate to the good which every member of the Cliurch must desire, that of extending those boaefits through all her borders, and from the centre to the remotest circle of her influence, without that assistance from the Church at large, which in every instance in which it is rendered may now confidently be expected to be efficacious towards the important end contemplated. It is for such assistance, therefore, that an appeal is now made to the love of God and man in the mind of every member of the Protestant Episcopal Church OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 113 in tliis state. It is an appeal wliicli cannot, we trust, be made in vain. It must awaken considerations in every mind to wliicli it is brouglit, that Avill forbid it to be indif- ferent to its success. Brethren, behold the Church, in whose losom yorn- fathers fell asleep^ and were gathered to their fathers, the Church in which you enjoy the happy privileges of members of Christ, children of God, and inheritors of the kingdom of heaven ; be- hold the Church, for whose true mterest and honor you cannot but cherish the most animated concern ; behold it in danger, in some not distant day, perhaps, of distraction in its councils, diversity in its doctrines, schism in its gov- ernment, for want of such community of sound education among its ministers as will lead them to act, and teach, and minister in all things which become them on sound common principles, and with common feelings worthy of their office. To the unity of this household of faith, so honorable in its character, so beautiful in its system, so worthy of that Divine Head and Lord, with the garment of whose righteousness it is clothed, to the unity of this one body, of which you being many are members, which of you can be indifferent without dishonor to your calling, and the consciousness of the displeasure of Him in whose honor and glory you knoAV and feel that all your religious sensibilities should centre ? It is also a consideration which the appeal now made must call into influence in its favor, that a more effectual and a more generally attainable education for the ministry of our Church is indispensable, in order that its honor may not suffer, and its influence be lost, amidst the general ad- vancement and prosperity of the various other interests of life and of society, crowning them with splendor and dis- tinction. The name and character of our country have progressively gained upon the honor of the j^roudest nations of the other hemisphere ; and the tribute, however reluc- tantly, has been rendered to the successful zeal with which the arts of elegance, as well as convenience, and all that is useful and honorable in science, have been prosecuted in this comparatively new scene of action to the human pow- ers. Has the character of the Christian ministry in the Church (of which, humble as may be its condition, Ave are proud to assert our membership) maintained its correspon- dent rank, and secured its proportionate increase of honor ? is a question which we know not that we can confidently solve in the affirmative. May not the apprehension be 114 PEOCEEDtN'GS KELATING TO THE ORGANIZATIOIf entertained, that in tliis respect tlie circumstances whicli arose on the dissolution of the national relations which constituted our Church part of that of the parent country, have long operated a gradually deteriorating effect ? Has not, therefore, the time fully come which calls for an effort of 1^0 ordinary kind, that we may reflect the light of a character back to that Church which may cause her, if not to (jlory^ at least not to he ashamed in the remembrance that ive come out from her f You will not hesitate to admit, my brethren, that without other means and opportunities of ministerial education than we now possess, (notwithstand- ing here and there a splendid instance of excellence, in spite of all our disadvantages, extorting admiration and honor,) it is in vain for us to hope for this. And is it not equally vain that we should hope to escape without them the dishonor that must be reflected on our Church, from a ministry too little furnished for their Master's Avork, and too little qualified to get honor upon his cause by their assertion of his truth against its gainsayers, or their defence of his Church against such as oppugn its faith and reproach its institutions ? As yet, perhaps, we feel not this evil ; for, as yet, I know •not that we are required to admit any insufficiency, other than is common to human infirmity, in the general body of our ministry, to the duties which attach to it, or any defect of character which can subject it to contemj^t. On the contrary, we cannot but see great cause of thankfulness to him who is Head over all things to his Churchy that he has caused the desire to take upon them this office and ministry^ to possess the hearts of men so generally willing to urge their way through all the difficulties and olxstaclcs which lie in the path of preparation for its work, and so able to surmount them wdth honor to themselves, and credit to their calling. But, is it possible for us, at the same time, not to perceive the danger of this evil with which existing circumstances so seriously threaten us ? The number of our ministers, you are abundantly aware, is insufficient for the work which Providence seems to have prepared for them. AVhile each, therefore, in every station, has a por- tion of this work allotted to him, equal, and much more than equal, to his individual time and strength, who shall be found to render the attention to those seeking to be qualified for this work, which will effectually aid them to become able and apt for it, according to the increasing demands and expectations of a community continually ad- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEillN-ARY. 115 vancing -witli an almost unexampled rapidity, at once in religious knowledge, and in all literature, science, and refinement ? But I feel, brethren, tliat I need not insist on tlie obvious considerations which justify the demand on the love of Christ and his Church, in the minds of his people within our communion, in behalf of which I address you. Let me only further remind you, that it is not in reason to be expected that half the number of laborers requisite for the field which Providence here has opened, and is continually opening, can be procured without an institution such as that which is contemplated. Gratuitous education for the ministry, and a gratuitous maintenance during the season of such education, are among the objects for which it is de- sired, by its means, as far as possible to j'TOvide ; that thus encouragement may be extended to many, willing to dedi- cate themselves to the work of Christ, in the service of the sanctuary, for want of which they may be compelled into other occupations, and lost irretrievably to this. With such considerations, then, (on which I have been fearful to enlarge,) to enforce its claim, may I not have rightly said, as I have said, that the object contemplated cannot address itself in vain to the people of our commu- nion ? Can they be insensible to the benefits to be expected from its accomplishment, so unsjoeakably desirable and im- portant? Can they, however widely scattered and sepa- rated, be indifferent to the common interest and welfare of that one body which, ministering to every part its supply of life and power, demands of every part alike its faithful ministration to the necessities of the whole ? Can they be insensible to the honor of the Church, of which they are members, as consisting so essentially in the character of those in it who minister and serve the altar ? Can they be unwilling that here there should he hurning and shining lights^ in whose light all may rejoice and confide to guide and cheer them in the path of immortality ? Can they refuse to minister to God's glory, of the ability ivhich Ood giveth, and share with one another the honor of setting forth that glory in the character and labors of a ministry " rightly instructed into the kingdom ofheaven^^ — thoroughly furnished for their work, and so qualified to assert and maintain the truth as it is in Jesus, as to teach the wisest and the greatest among whom it is their lot to serve their Master, to reve- rence his name, and seek the salvation that is in him ? Can they be so unmindful of the interests of the young as 116 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION to feel no anxiety that they sliould liave a cliaracter of Christian ministry before them, calculated, as they advance into maturity, to inspire them with the reverence necessary to win or constrain their sober and considerate regard to the things of God and heaven ? Or, can it be possible for any mind to overlook the obvious danger of contempt and neglect on their part, of all that is sacred and eternal, justi- fied by a reference to too little instructed teachers and min- isters of such things ? Brethren, on a subject which so readily bespeaks its own interest in the hearts of the friends of Christ and his cause, I have said more, perhaps, than was necessary. Let me crave your indulgence for seeming to importune your at- tention to that from which you would not be thought willing to withhold it. It is manifestly, too manifestly to need to be proved, a great interest of Christianity, and of the Church founded in its doctrine, that means should be provided here, such as in all other Churches and religious communities are provided, for the more complete and sys- tematic instruction of those who dedicate themselves to Christ as his ministering servants. Who icould not rejoice in putting it forward to the utmost of his power ? Who can seriously contemplate it, and not perceive in it one of those occasions of contributing, ivhile it is in the 'power of his hand to do so, to the promotion of the Divine glory and human happiness, which, worthily improved, must leave its beatifying influence in our bosoms against that day of our necessity wdien we shall turn dissatisfied from every thing, the thought of which cannot cheer and animate our spirits in their preparation for eternal scenes ? In behalf and by desire of the Convention. Nathaniel Bowen. Report of a Committee, tendered by the Hon. Mr. Hxiger, in the Convention of South Carolina, 1822. The lion. Mr. linger, from the committee to whom was referred so much of the Bishop's address as relates to the Tlieological Seminary, made the following report : — The committee, to whom was referred so much of the Bishop's address as relates to the Theological Seminary, rcspectfidly report : That they cordiall}' unite with the Bishop in grateful and respectful remembrance of the late Mr. Sherred, of OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 117 New- York, wliose munificent bequest lias indelibly in- scribed his name on our Theological Seminary, and erected for himself an imperishable monument in the hearts of all the members of our Church. The amount of this bequest cannot at present be accurately ascertained, but at its high- est estimate, with the addition of the collections hitherto made, it would not produce a sum equal to one-third of the endowment necessary for such an institution as is contem- plated by the Church, — an institution adequate to her necessities, and equally respectable with the institutions of a similar nature, founded by other denominations of Chris- tians in our country. Your committee, therefore, feel the force of the intimation from the Bishop, that if something has been done, much remains to be done. If a good foun- dation has been laid, the superstructure is yet to be reared. The beginning is ausjjicious, but the work is yet to be for- warded, and brought to a condition of stability. It may be added, that the pious and benevolent design of those who have contributed, will be, in a great measure, frus- trated, unless they are seconded by large donations from the wealthy, or by an united effort of all the friends of the cause. In the latter case, though each contribution may be small, the aggregate will be considerable. Your committee, in common with the Bishop, have a heartfelt satisfaction in the recollection that the business which occasioned the late special meeting of the General Convention was so happily adjusted, and they hail this result, as it promises prosperity to the Seminary, and must remove all reasonable doubts (if, indeed, any could have been entertained) of its ultimate success, but chiefly as an evidence of that conciliatory spirit, which they trust will ever distinguish our Church, both in the intercourse of her members with each other, and in their conduct towards those of their Christian brethren with whom they differ on some points of faith and worship. On recurring to the Journals, both of the General and the Diocesan Conventions, the committee find that the pro- posal for the establishment of a General Theological Semi- nary originated in this Convention ; that they recommended it to the attention of the respective dioceses in their indi- vidual capacity ; and also, on repeated occasions, to the supreme council of the Church ; that since the year 1814, every succeeding Convention has expressed an unanimous sentiment in fixvor of this measure, and that at the last Convention, the subject being impressively suggested, by 118 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION the Address of the Bishop, tliey passed, among other reso- lutions, a declaration, as representatives of the diocese, that they would contribute their full proportion towards the endowment of the said Seminary. Your committee, there- fore, cannot doubt that the present Convention will feel an increased zeal in favor of this long-cherished purpose, in consequence of the encouragement derived from recent events, and they trust that, as this is the first Diocesan Convention which has occurred since the meeting of the Special General Convention, our example may be such as to produce a salutary excitement in other dioceses. Thej trust, moreover, that the members of our Church through* out this diocese will not be insensible to the example of their brethren at the North, and in North Carolina, and in turn become an example to others of a more than accus- tomed zeal and liberality. Your committee deem it not irrelevant to express a hope that the seasonable remarks of the Bishop on the obliga- tion, and the pecuhar necessity at this time (when so many and various objects of beneficence are proposed) of a dis- criminating charity, will lead to the inquiry, whether there be any purpose connected with the welfare of our Church, which can present so many motives to the pious and bene- volent as the Theological Seminary. The education of candidates for the ministry, and their multiplication, which will be the natural consequence of increased and gratuitous means for their education, must be at the foundation of all the measures which can be adopted for the protection and the propagation of our sound faith and rational worship. To call forth the resources of this diocese, in aid of the present purpose, your committee recommend : First. That each minister, with the concurrence of his vestry, be requested to preach within the year in his own congregation, and also in such vacant congregations, with the concurrence of their respective vestries, as he may find it convenient to visit, a discourse setting forth the views of the Church in relation to this subject, and the necessity of an united and liberal effort on the part of his hearers, to be followed by a collection, the amount of which shall be transmitted to the Standing Committee, to be by them for- warded to the treasury of the General Theological Seminary. (Second. That the members of this Convention, indivi- dually, will welcome and aid in his arduous undertaking the agent of the trustees of the Seminary, who is expected here for the purpose of making collections. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 119 Third. That the Bishop be respectfully requested to pre- pare an address, inviting zeal and liberality to the aid of this interesting enterprise, which address shall be printed with the journal, circulated on a separate sheet extensively, and read in the several Churches on some Sunday preced- ing the delivery of the discourse for the benefit of the Seminary. Fourth. That the Standing Committee be instructed to carry into effect these resolutions, and to report the result to the next Convention. In concluding, your committee trust that the length of this report will find an ample apology in the importance of the subject, and in the circumstance that this diocese haa assumed in relation to it a large share of responsibility. Address to the Protestant Ujnscopalians of the United States. The Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States pre- sent to 3^ou the annexed statement of the measures which they have adopted for carrying into eftect the great and interesting object committed to their charge. In the arrangements which they have made for giving efiicieney to the design of the General Convention in the establishment of this institution, they have deemed it right, in dependence on Divine Providence, and the zeal of the friends of our venerable Church, to lay at once the founda- tion of a widely-extended system of theological instruction, while it was necessary that they should accommodate their expenditures, as far as practicable, to the means placed at their disposal. To accomplish both these desirable objects, they have availed themselves of the assistance of several professors, whose services will be, for the present, gratu- itously rendered, under the expectation, however, that suit- able provision will be made for their just remuneration as soon as the state of the funds Avill warrant. The appeal is now made to your feelings of attachment to the doctrine, ministry, and worship of the Church ; to your desire for the promotion of a spirit of enlightened piety among her members ; and to your anxiet}^ for the extension of her principles, as intimately connected Avith the advancement of primitive truth and order, with the well-being of the social state, and with the salvation of meru And the trustees cherish the confident hope that. 120 PROCEEDINGS RELATmG TO THE ORGANIZATION under the influence of these considerations, your contribu- tions will be proportioned to the sn2:»erior magnitude of the objects of the institution, and Avill afford the means of an adequate remuneration to the professors, and of j^ecuniary aid to pious but necessitous students. Your prompt and vigorous assistance is the more earn- estly solicited, because the generous bequest which has so materially influenced the authorities of the Church, in the establishment and location of the General Seminary in New-York, though munificent as an individual benefaction, is not likely to equal in amount the expectations that have been indulged, and with all the other resources in the pos- session of the trustees, will fall far short of the present exigencies of the institution. While they venerate the memory of the departed benefactor of the Church, and gratefully appropriate the proceeds of his bounty to its destined uses, the trustees indulge the hope that his gene- rous beneficence will operate as a stimulus to new and spirited exertions. They will not for a moment suppose that this act of pious liberality will be considered, by any of the friends of the Church, as rendering unnecessary their vigorous efforts in behalf pf an institution, the respectability, usefulness, and permanency of which must depend on the general and liberal support which it shall receive. The present constitution of the Seminary is calculated to give to every diocese a just influence in its affairs, and to secure a correct management of them. This constitution was adopted by the late General Convention with singular unanimity. The same harmony has prevailed at the meet- ing of the Board of Trustees, where the strongest desire has been manifested by all present to conduct the institu- tion with a reference to the interests of every part of the Church. They triist that the feelings which have thus hap})ily influenced the measures by which the Seminary has been established, will pervade the great body of Epis- copalians. Their increasing numbers, liberality, and zeal, forbid the anticipation that they will snfter an institution to langTiish, which is essentially connected with the respect- ability, influence, and extension of their Church, and with the advancement of the gTcat concerns of religion and the best interests of maid-cind. The trustees are hajii)y to state, that a number of pious and well-educated young men are ready to prosecute their studies under the several professors at the opening of the first session. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 121 The trustees confidently hope that the period luis now arrived when our Church, mindful of her divine origin and glorious design, will, bj a simultaneous effort in her different branches, zealously engage in the important un- dertaking which her ecclesiastical authorities have so cor- dially begun, of preparing for the work of her ministry a succession of faithful laborers, who, being rightly called, shall be also duly qualified for the momentous trust. Thus will this venerable member of the mystical body of Christ become an instrument, under God, of perpetuating in our land the inestimable blessing of a learned, pious, and faithful ministry. May the great Head of the Church, to whose glory we desire that all our labors should be consecrated, give effect, by his Spirit, to the appeal now made ; and may you, be- loved brethren, reap the rich reward of a beneficence ex- cited by the love of God and of your fellow-men, in the present consciousness of well doing, in the approbation of your Kedeemer at the last day, and in ^the enduring bless- edness of his heavenly kingdom. Resolutions adopted at a Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, held in the City of New. York, December 19, 1821. 1. Resolved, That the General Theological Seminary be established in the city of New- York, 2. Resolved, That in compliance with existing engage- ments and responsibilities, on the part of the Theological Education Society in the State of New- York, and in con- formity with the sixth article of the constitution of this Seminary, a Branch School be established at Geneva, in the State of New- York, under the superintendence and control of this Board. 3. Resolved, In conformity with the provisions of the fifth article of the constitution, that the following persons, being professors in the General Theological Seminary here- tofore established by the General Convention, and in the Theological Seminary of New- York, be professors of this Seminary ; and that the professorships be constituted as follows, subject to the future regulations of this Board, viz. : 122 PROCEEDIKGS BKLATING TO THE OBGANIZATION In the city of New- York — The Eight liev. Bishop Ilobart, Professor of Ppstoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence. The liev. Samuel 11. Turner, D.D., Professor of Biblical Learning and the Interpretation of Scripture. The Key. Bird Wilson, D.D., Professor of Systematic Divinity. The Kev. Benjamin T. Onderdonk, Professor of the Na- ture, Ministry, and Polity of the Christian Church, and of Ecclesiastical History. Mr. Clement C. Moore, Professor of Hebrew and Greek Literature. Mr. Gulian C. Yerplanck, Professor of the Evidences of Ilcvealed Eehgion, and of Moral Science in its relations to Theology. \ In the Branch School at Geneva — The Kev. Daniel M'Donald, D.D., Professor of the Inter- pretation of Scripture, Ecclesiastical History, and the Na- ture, Ministry, and Polity of the Christian Church. The Kev. John Reed, Professor of Biblical Learning. The Kev. Orin Clark, Professor of Sj'stematic Divinity and Pastoral Theology. 4. Besolved, Inasmuch as the funds of the Seminary do not, at present, afford means of making adequate allow- ances to its professors, and special considerations require some provision to be made in the first instance for particular individuals, that, with reference to such considerations only, and without intending to express any opinion as to the rela- tive inqiortance or labors of the different professorships, but with an earnest desire to make suitable provision for the support of all, at as early a period as possible, the fol- lowing salaries be established until the further order of this Board : To the Professor of Bil)lical Learning and the Interpreta- tion of Scri})turc, $1,500 per annum. To the Professor of Systematic Divinity, $1,500 per annum. To the Professor of Hebrew and Greek Literature, $750 per annum. To tlie Professor of Biblical Learning in the Branch School, $750 per annum. To the Professor of the Interpretation of Scripture, Ec- clesiastical History, and the Nature, Ministry, and Polity of the (Jhurch, in the same School, $300 per annum. To commence when the said professors shall enter on OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 123 the duties of tlieir respective offices, in pursuance of tliis appointment. 5. Resolved, That until the further order of this Board, the services of all the other professors, as heretofore ren- dered to the Theological School of New- York, be accepted gratuitously by this Seminary. 6. Resolved, That the Eev. Henry J. Feltus be Librarian of the Seminary, with a salary of $150 per annum, and that the duties of Librarian at Geneva be performed by the Eer. Dr. M 'Donald. 7. Resolved, That until the next meeting of this Board, the necessary business of the Seminary be managed and conducted by a Standing Committee, to consist of the Bishop presiding at this Board, and of such other Bishop or Bish- ops as may be in the city of New-York at any meeting of the committee, and of six clerical and six lay trustees. Of this committee, a majority of the clerical and lay mem- bers, and a Bishop, shall constitute a quorum. They may be convened by the presiding Bishop, who shall be their chairman, and shall be convened by him at the request of any other Bishop, or of any two members. 8. Resolved, That the Standing Committee be directed to digest and report to the next meeting of this Board a sys- tem of rules, regulations, statutes, or by-laws, for the gov- ernment of the Seminary, and the general management of its concerns. 9. Resolved, That until such report, the rules, regulations, by-laws, and statutes of the two Seminaries before referred to, so far as they may be consistent with the constitution of this Seminary, with these resolutions, and with each other, be in force in this Seminar}^ ; and, in case of collision, that the Standing Committee act in conformity with either, in their discretion. 10. Resolved, That the following regulations be adopted by this Seminary with respect to the founding of professor- ships, fellowships, and scholarships. 1. Any diocese, congregation, or association of indivi- duals, contributing $20,000 towards the founding of a pro- fessorship in this Seminary, or $10,000 towards the found- ing of a professorship in the Branch School, such professor- ship shall bear the name of the founder or founders, or such name as he or they may designate. 2. Any congregation, or individual, or association of individuals, contributing $5,000 for the founding of a fel- lowship, shall have the right, from time to time, to nomi- 124 TROCEEDrnGS EELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION nate from the students who shall have completed the pre- scribed course of studies, the individual who is to have the benefit of the same as a Fellow of this Seminary. The Fellows, whilst unmarried and pursuing in the institution the course of theological studies prescribed by its regula- tions, shall have access to the library, and admission to all the lectures, and be entitled to receive annually, for a term not exceeding four years, the interest of the said sum of $5,000, at the rate of five per cent, per annum. It shall be the duty of the Fellows to perform such literary and theo- logical exercises as shall be assigned to them ; and if any Fellow shall pursue any profession or employment other- wise than in the service or by permission of the trustees, or shall fail at any time to comply with the rules and regulations thereof, he shall forfeit his right to the benefit of the fellovAship. 3. Any congregation, or individual, or association of individuals, contributing $2,000 for the founding of a scholarship, shall have the right to nominate, from time to time, the individual who is to have the benefit thereof; and such individual, producing the like evidence of his qualifications as is required by the canons of the Church in the case of candidates for holy orders, shall be entitled to gratuitous instruction in any Seminary which this Board may establish ; and also to receive annually the interest of the said sum, at the rate of five per cent, per annum. But such individual shall be subject to all the rules and regu- lations of this Seminary. 4. Any individual contributing by Avill to the amount and for the purposes specified in either of the two preced- ing articles, shall have the right to designate the name of the scholarship or fellowship, and also the person who shall possess the right of nomination to the fellowship or sclu)lar- shi]>, according to the provisions contained in those articles respectively. 11. Resolved^ That the professors of the Seminary, to- gether with the librarian, and John Pintard, Esq., be a Library Committee, with power to take all proper measures for the preservation and increase of the library. 12. Resolved, That the Standing Committee be authorized to apply to the legislature for an act incorporating this Seminary ; and to take all necessary measures for that object. 13. Resolved, That the Standing Committee, or a sub- committee to be appointed by tiiem, be, and hcrel)y are OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 125 specially empowered, to receive tlie legacy of tlie late Jacob Sherred, Esq., transferred to tlie trustees of this Seminary by the recent resolution of the New-York Seminary, and to vest the same as they may think proper, the capital sum to be always preserved inviolate. 14. Resolved^ That the Standing Commit'tee be authorized to procure a portrait of Mr. Sherred for this Seminary, and one for the Branch School, and to cause a tablet to be erected to his memory in Trinity Church, in the city of New- York. 15. Resolved^ That the next session of this Seminary, as to the course of education in the city of New- York, com- mence on the second Wednesday of February, and termi- nate on the fourth Thursday of July next. Signed by order of the Board of Trustees. J. BE. HOBART, President. H. U. Onderdonk, Secretary. Extracts from the Journal of the General Convention of 1823. Proceedings of the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies. Pages 13, 14, 17. A message was received from the House of Bishops, with certain documents from South Carolina, relative to the General Theological Seminary, which were read, and referred to the committee on that subject. On motion, Resolved^ That the delegation from each state be called upon for their respective nominations of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary ; whereupon, such nominations were laid upon the table, and referred to the committee on the Theological Seminary. A message was received from the House of Bishops, with a report of the Trustees of the Theological Seminary. Ordered to lie on the table. From the Report 07i the State of the Church in South Carolina. Same Journal — pages 42, 43. The Convention, by a resolution unanimously adopted, is pledged to contribute its fall proportion to the Theolo- gical Seminary. It is intended that sermons should be 126 PROCEEDIXGS RELATIXQ TO THE ORGANIZATIOIT preached in all the parislies, as lias already been done in several of tliem, and collections made for the benefit of this institution. Our Bishop has, at the request of tlie Convention, circulated an address on this subject. More than $7,500 have been paid into the treasury of the Semi- nary by this diocese. Including the Dehon Scholarship, about $10,000 have been collected for this object. By encouraging our candidates* to pursue their studies at the Seminary, we have also wished to testify our desire to assist in rearing this valuable establishment. On its success, as the number of our clergy is scarcely suJSicient to su^jply our Churches, must depend greatly that of the ■ Missionary Society. We consider, therefore, that we are essentially promoting the interests of this excellent society by aiding the Seminary, the natural operation of which will be to increase the number, and the capacity for useful- ness, of laborers in the sacred ministry. Same Journal, page 48. The Eeport of the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary was now taken up and read, and referred to the committee on that subject, as follows : — From ApjJendix No. IV. of same Journal. Pages 76-96, and pages 98-101. REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES TO THE GENERAL CONVENTION, 1823. The Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, agreeably to the second article of the constitution, report — The following is a statement of the subscriptions to the Seminary in the various dioceses and congregations, and the sums paid tliereon : Massachusetts. — Subscribed and paid to the Seminary at New-Haven, Si, 71 5 00 And still unpaiil, 100 00 $1,815 00 * All the candidates of this diocese, excepting one who is peculiarly cir- cumstanced, and another who lias returned home on account of ill health, are now connected with the General Theological Seminary. The candi- dates recognized in this diocese arc four in number. OF THE GENEEAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 127 CoNNECTiccT. — It appears from the Journal of the General Convention of 1821, that there has been subscribed or promised, $3,700 00 New-York — Trinity Church and Chapels. — JoshuaJones, $1,000 00 Jacob Sherred, 1,000 00 Philip Hone, 1,250 00 Estate of James M'Evers, 1,000 GO William Bayard, 500 00 Brockholst Livingston, Mrs. Jones and three Sons, Matthew Clarkson, David Lydig, William Rhinelander, Isaac Jones, Peter Roosevelt, Mrs. Rogers, Benjamin M. Brown, Thomas Swords, 100 00 J ames Swords Mrs. Kirkpatrick and Miss Carmer, Thomas S. Clarkson, John R. Triplett, William Brown, Charles Wilkes, James Journeay, William E. Dunscomb, . . . Thomas D. Moore, John R. Wheaton, Benjamin Haight, , John H. Contoit, Jun., Ferdinand Suydara. Robert Blackwell, Jonathan I. Coddington, . . , Alexander Ogsbury, Jun.,. William Barnes, Cash, Cash, Charles Newton, James Cummings Philip Henry, , A. Wright, A. Ten P^yck, Christopher Heiser, John Langdon, Thomas Woodhead, Cash, 500 00 500 00 250 00 250 00 250 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 50 00 50 00 50 00 50 00 50 00 25 00 25 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 3 00 2 90 Payable in five annual instalments. Henry M'Farlan, 500 00 Nehemiah Rogers 500 00 Benjamin W. Rogers, 300 00 ,210 00 128 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION Amount brought forward, $9,21 0 00 John Rogers, 300 00 Kight Rev. J. H. Hobart, 250 00 William Baj^ard, Jun., Thomas L. Ogden, John Low, Gabriel Furman, John T. Irving, Thomas N. Stanford, Thomas Bolton, John A. Moore, Edward W. Laight, M. Robinson, Robert Brown, Thomas L. Clark, Cornelius Oakley, Of tlie above sum, about $750 was subscribed to the Seminary wlien at New-Haven, and $4,250 paid to the New- York Diocesan Seminary, $1,200 of wliich were ap- propriated to the support of that establishment, and the balance, $3,050, was transferred to the General Seminary. Collection in Trinity Church for the aid of Students, S206 74 St. George's Church.— T:he Rev. Dr. Milnor, $200 in cash, and S300 in three annual instalments, $500 00 Thomas H. Smith, 500 00 Isaac Carrow, 200 00 John Bristed 100 00 250 00 250 00 250 00 250 00 250 00 125 00 125 00 100 00 125 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 50 00 $11,835 00 $1,300 00 Of the above, was paid to the Seminary when at New- Haven, $700. Giace Church. — Edward R. Jones, $ 50 00 Frederick de Peyster, 250 00 Isaac Lawrence, ($200 appropriated (o the aid of Students,) 500 00 Henry A. & John G. Coster, 500 00 The above was paid to tlie Seminary when at New- Haven. In Grace Church, about $11,000 (eight individuals sub- scribing $1,000 each) was subscribed to the Diocesan Semi- nary in New- York, and afterwards renewed for the General Seminary in that city, on the condition of $20,000 being subscriljcd for a professorship. But there being no pros- pect of this sum being raised, that subscription is now relin- quished ; and a new one is commenced, in the expectation that a considerable amount will be contributed. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 129 St. Esj)r{t.— John Pintard, $100 00 Paid to the Seminary while at New-Haven. St. StepherCs Church. — Mrs. Warner, $1 25 00 The Rev. Henry J. Feltus, 50 00 $175 00 St. Mark's Church.— Mangle Minthorn, $250 00 Nicholas Fish, 250 00 Jacob Lorillard, 250 00 David S. Jones, 250 00 $1,000 00 These sums will be paid on demand. Christ Church. — George Lorillard, $500 00 Thomas S. Townsend, 250 00 David Baker, 150 00 Benjamin Hyde, 100 00 Abraham Valentine, 25 00 $1,025 00 This sum will soon be paid. Schenectady. — J. C. Diiane, $100 00 J. J. De Graaf, 15 00 $115 00 Geneva. — Col. Robert Troup, $500 00 ^ Paid, at his request, to the Branch School in that place. TVoy. — Scholarship subscribed by Mr. Eliakim Warren,. . $2,000 00 Nathan Bouton, 50 00 William Bradley, 50 00 Utica.—M. S. Miller, B. Walker, R. M. Malcolm,. N. Williams, . . . . K. Winne, A. B. and others,. R. Marshall, , S2,100 00 $50 00 50 00 20 00 50 00 20 00 11 00 10 00 $210 00 New-Jersey. — There have been some subscriptions for a scholarship, but the amount is not ascertained. Pennsylvania. — The Bishop White Scholarship, sub- scribed by the Ladies of Philadelphia, $2,500 00 Some other contributions, but the particulars not known. 9 130 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION Maryland. — Alexander C. Magruder, S200 00 Hon. John Q. Adams, 50 00 Joseph MilUgan, 20 00 $270 00 Virginia. — There have been some subscriptions, but the amount and particulars not known to the trustees. North Carolina. — A considerable sum, about $10,000, has been subscribed, on conditions not known to the Board of Trustees. South Carolina. — Collected from sundry persons in this diocese, and paid to the Seminary when first at New- York, and afterwards at New-Haven, $5,793 00 Received^bythe present Seminary at New-York, 1,723 77 $7,516 77 In addition to the above, there have been subscribed to found the Dehon Scholarship, about $2,500 00 The following are the particulars of the subscriptions and collections in South Carolina, as far as known to the trustees : Nathaniel Heyward, $500 00 Frederick Kohne, 500 00 William Heyward, 300 00 The Rev. Christopher E. Gadsden, 300 00 Hill Clarkson, 300 00 Robert Smith, $300 in instalments, paid 200 00 Hugh Campbell, 300 00 Margaret Bethune, $300 in instalments, paid 100 00 The Rev. Paul T. Gervais, 200 00 Benjamin Huger, 200 00 Mr. and Mrs. Russell, 150 00 William Brisbane, 150 00 J. M. Dart, 100 00 Miss Wragg and Mrs. Smith, 100 00 J. R. Poinsett, 100 00 William Fitzsimons, 1 00 00 John C. Faber, 100 00 Keating Simons, 100 00 P. G. Priolieu, 100 00 John Stoney, 100 00 . C. C. Pinckney, 100 00 Major Vanderhorst, 100 00 The Rev. Mr. Snowden, 100 00 Mrs. Grpgorie 100 00 Mrs. M'Pherson, 100 00 Mrs. Washington, 1 00 00 $4,600 00 « OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMmARY. 131 Amount brought forward, $4,600 00 Mrs. Dehon, Mrs. Peters, , John Lewis, J ohn Potter, Charles Kershaw, Thomas Higham, Thomas Lowndes, , Mr. Doughty, James Jervey, , Mr. Weston, Mr. Turnbull, , Mr. Dawson, Mr. Bacot, Robert Withers, D. Huger, Thomas Carr, Newman Kershaw, Stobo R. Perry, Phoebe Elliott, T. S. Grimke, P. Weston, Another subscription, C. Richardson, Mrs. S. C. Graves, Estate of Mr. Brisbane 100 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 50 00 50 00 50 00 50 00 50 GO 50 00 30 00 50 00 20 00 20 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 100 00 50 00 200 00 100 00 50 00 100 00 $6,250 00 Collections at Churches.— St Michael's, $1 47 00 St. Paul's, 73 183^ St. Philip's, 313 59 Sullivan's Island, 180 00 Edisto Island, 10 00 $723 773^ 6,250 00 ,973 77^ The Rev. Henry Hanley Norris, a clergyman of the Church of England, has made a donation to the Seminary of £100 sterling, for which Bishop Hobart has drawn $444 44 The following schedule, presented by the treasurer, shows the receipts and expenditures, and the present state of the funds and property : — The next account current shows that since the organiza- tion of the Seminary, a period of fifteen months, there have been received into the treasury, viz. : •^^^ 132 PKOCEEDINGS KELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION The amount collected in Trinity Church for necessitous students, .■ $ 206 74 The balance of the funds of the late General Seminary,.. 1,998 76 On account of subscriptions by members of Trinity Church, New-York, and lier Chapels, 2,462 00 Ditto, ditto, by member of Grace Church, 200 GO From Alexander C. Magruder. in Maryland, by the hands of Bishop Hobart, 1 200 00 From a gentleman in North Carolina, by the hands of the Rev. Dr. Milnor, 20 00 Interest on capital invested, (exclusive of Sherred Legacy, not yet received,) 861 46 To found the " Warren" and " Bishop White Scholar- ships," 4,500 00 $10,448 96 On the otlier liand, tliere liave been paid from the treas- Tiry the following, viz. : The collection at Trinity Church for necessitous students, $206 74 Placed at interest on stock securities, ($4,500 of which belong to "Warren" and "Bishop White Scholarships,") On account of salaries due the 11th of February last,. . . . A student, one year's interest on " Warren Scholarship,". Ordinary expenses, Leaving a balance in the Treasury of. 00 51 The Seminary owes for salaries, due llthof February last, $ 90 00 For salaries due 1 1 th of May instant, 1,050 00 To Mr. M'Farlan, the Auditor of Accounts, for money ad- vanced by him in paying the ordinary expenses, and for books, 397 97 1 5,625 00 4,110 00 100 00 406 71 $10,448 45 $1,537 97 Inventory of the Property belonging to the General Seminary of the Pro- testant Episcopal Church, and of Scholarships endowed : Amount received from E. Warren, of Troy, to found the " Warren Scholarship," which is loaned out on stock hypothecated, $2,000 00 Amount received from the Female Association at Phila- delphia, to found the " Bishop White Scholarship," which is loaned out in the same manner, 2,500 00 Capital of the Seminary. — Loaned to the Corporation of Trinity Church, $3,050 00 Certificate of United States six per cent, stock, 3,700 00 Thirty Franklin Fire Insurance Company shares, at par,.. 1,500 00 Loaned on hypothecation of stock, 2,848 77 $11,098 77 OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 133 Also sixty lots of ground at Greenwieh, tlie donation of Clement 0. Moore, Esq., at present unproductive. To which will be added, as soon as certain legal formali- ties required by his executors are complied with, the legacy of the late Jacob Sherred, Esq., which will amount to about $57,000. The following are the reports of the Professors of the Theological Seminary in New- York, and the Branch School at Greneva, and of the Library Committee ; — New- York, July 22, 1822. The Professors of the General Theological Seminary beg leave respectfully to report to the trustees as follows : At the commencement of the session, on the 13th of February, 1822, the following students were admitted as members of the institution : — Seth W. Beardsley, New- York ; Augustus L. Convers, New-York ; Eobert B. Croes, New-Jersey ; John Dick, New- York ; Edward K. Fowler, New- York ; Thomas T. Groshon, New- York ; Lemuel B. Hull, Connecticut ; William L. Irving, New- York ; Levi S. Ives, New- York ; William Jarvis, Connecticut ; Samuel E. Johnson, New- York ; William L. Johnson, New- York ; Samuel Marks, Pennsylvania ; Henry M. Mason, Pennsyl- vania ; Matthew Matthews, Pennsylvania ; Sylvester Nash, Virginia ; Thomas KL Peck, New- York ; William T. Potter, Massachusetts ; George M. Eobinson, New- York ; William Shelton, Connecticut ; Edward Thomas, South Carolina ; Henry J. Whitehouse, New- York ; and James L. Yvonnet, New-York. On the 22d of March, Samuel G. Eaymond, New-York, was admitted- On the 22d of April, Joseph P. Verdries, Pennsylvania ; Philip Gadsden, South Caro- lina ; and William P. Coffin, South Carolina ; and on the 17th of June, Paul T. Keith, South Carolina. The students attended the Professor of Pastoral Theo- logy and Pulpit Eloquence* one day every week, from the commencement of the session untd the month of June. The service of the Church was on these occasions per- formed as a devotional exercise by the students in rotation, and two sermons, and frequently more, were delivered by tkem, which, as well as the performance of the service, were the subjects of the criticisms of the professor. They also went through a short course of instruction on the qualifications and duties of the clerical office. * Right Rev, John Henry Hobart, D.D. 134 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION The Professor of Biblical Learning and of the Interpre- tation of Scripture* reports that he has attended two classes. One of them, having studied with him during the last term of the Seminary Avhile in New-Haven, the Epistles from Eomans to Colossians inclusive, has, during the present session, gone through the remainder. As this class attended him but once a week, it has been found im- practicable to review any but the Epistle to the Hebrews. The other class attended twice a week, and after carefully reading the Gospel of St. Matthew, examined the evangel- ists as a harmony, the Greek of Archbishop Ncwcome being used as a text-book, and the general principles of other harmonists being occasionally pointed out. Since the beginning of May, they have pursued the study of the historical books of the Old Testament, from Joshua to Esther inclusive ; but as the variety of duties which en- gaged their attention made it impracticable for them to devote more than one day in the week to this pursuit, it was impossible to attend to it with any minuteness. Lec- tures on subjects connected with these studies were occa- sionally read by the professor, and he believes that the most important questions of a critical nature, arising out of them, were topics of discussion. The class attending the Professor of Systematic Theo- logyf began, shortly after the opening of the Seminary, to study Bishop Pearson's Exposition of the Creed, and have proceeded as far as that part of the work inclusively, which treats of the personality and divinity of the Holy Ghost ; comprising nearly five-sixths of the whole. The class was attended three times a week generally, but considerable interruptions in their exercises have been occasioned by the state of the professor's health. The course pursued by him has been to connect with the study of the Exposition of the Creed that of other works on some subjects which ap- peared to require a more full examination than the Bishop's Exposition contains. The class, accordingl}^, have studied nearly the whole of the following works : — Jones's Catho- lic Doctrine of the Trinity ; Bishop Horsley's Tracts on Unitarianism ; Dr. Magee on the Atonement ; Bishop Ho- bart's Tract on the Descent into Hell, with Bishop Hors- ley's Sermon on the same subject ; and West on the Kesur- rection, with several of Bishop Horsley's Sermons on that subject. Occasional references have likewise been made to passages in other authors. ♦ Rev. Samuel H. Turner, DB. t Rev. Bird Wilson, D.D. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 135 Witli the Professor of the Nature, Ministry, and Polity of the Christian Church, and Ecclesiastical History,* the students have attended, during the present session, in two classes. The first class having prosecuted, in the Semi- nary while at New-Haven, the study of the History of the Church before the coming of Christ, and for the three fol- lowing centuries, have attended to the Ecclesiastical His- tory of the fourth century, with Mosheim for the text-book. It was then thought advisable to direct their notice to the writings of the Earlier Fathers, with the view of passing from them to the study of the Nature and Ministry of the Church, under the advantage of the important light thrown on these subjects by that sound and best rule for the inter- pretation of Scripture, the generally prevaihng principles and practice of the first Christians. The various other claims upon the time of the students rendered imj^ossible a critical study of the Fathers in the original languages. All, therefore, that could be done on this head was to recommend that exercise to them when opportunity shall be afforded. The generally accurate translations of Archbishop Wake, and of the Eev. William Reeves, were made subjects of particular examination, and those parts of them which had the most important bearing on the principles and practice of the primitive Church, having been compared with the originals, such inaccuracies as occasionally appeared were pointed out. The notes and other observations of these translators, particularly apply- ing the study of the Fathers to the important topics con- nected with the first department of this professorship, were made the subject of particular notice and examination. The second class have been engaged in the History of the Church before the coming of Christ, and have recited that portion of the third part of Stackhouse's Body of Di- vinity which relates to this subject, and the first six books of Prideaux's Connexions. Each of the above classes has attended the professor once in every week, and, for a short time, the second class has attended twice. The professor has devoted as much of his time as his other avocations would admit, to the recitations of the stu- dents from the above text-books. Where additional facts or illustrations have presented themselves to his mind, in the course of this exercise, he has endeavored to improve the circumstance by a familiar and informal notice of them. * Rev. Benjamin T. Onderdonk. 136 PKOCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION Upon the union of the General Seminary with that of New- York, those students who had made some progress in the Hebrew language formed themselves into two classes, ^ who have attended the Professor of Hebrew and Greek Literature* since the commencement of the session until the present time. During the above period, the classes have seve- rally read the first seventeen Psalms, and the first seventeen chapters of Isaiah ; and besides continual repetitions of dis- tinct parts of the same in the course of the recitations, they have nearly completed a general revision of the whole. The class that read Isaiah have attended the professor once a week from the commencement of the session. The other class, for some time, attended two recitations in each week ; but in consequence of the numerous studies to be pursued, the faculty thought it expedient to diminish the number of recitations one half. Several students who were not able to join either of the above classes, have separately attended the professor during the latter part of the session. In ad- dition to the above course of study, a part of each week has been devoted to such of the students as were desirous of having assistance in reading the notes to Bishop Pear- son's Exposition of the Creed. The Professor of the Evidences of Kevealed Eeligion and of the Application of Moral Science to Theologyf re- ports, that since the last week of April, nearly all the stu- dents, except those of them who had already gone over the same course during the last year in the New -York Semi- nary, have attended his instructions. The text-book used in this part of the course was Paley's Evidences, in which the class was regularly examined. In going over this work, it was endeavored to give such an enlargement of Palcy's argument, by extemporary instruc- tion, reference to other authors, and where the subject appeared to demand it, by written lectures or dissertations, as to present a general view of the historical and internal evidences of Christianity, of the popular objections of infi- delity, and their refutation, and of the history of contro- versies on that subject, especially so for as they seemed to have an influence upon the opinions of our own country; excepting only those objections and controversies of a purely abstract and metaphysical character, the considera- tion of which has been reserved for another part of the course. * Mr. Clement C. Moore. t Mr. Gulian C. Verplanck. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, 137 The Faculty beg leave furtlier to report, tliat of the stu- dents above mentioned, Messrs. Dick, Fowler, Groslion, Peck, Kobinson, and Raymond, have left the Seminary ; also Messrs. Irving and Ives, in consequence of their ex- pectation shortly to take orders ; and Mr. Nash, in conse- quence of the illness of his father. Messrs. Marks and Yvonnet are absent. All which is respectfully submitted. Signed by order of the Faculty of the Theological Seminary. J. H. HoBART, President The Faculty of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States respect- fully submit to the Board of Trustees of the said Seminary the following report : Immediately after the examination of the students in July last, in presence of the trustees, commenced the an- nual vacation prescribed by the statutes. On the reopen- ing of the Seminary, the students who had belonged to it at the close of the former year returned, except Messrs. Hull, Jarvis, and W. L. Johnson, who had been ordained ; Mr, Beardsley, who was then about receiving orders ; and Mr, Marks, who had removed to Philadelphia. At the same time also, Mr, Low, who had entered at New-Haven, but had not attended since the removal of the Seminary, owing to ill health, joined the second class. Since that period, the following students have been ad- mitted : — November 18th, Edward Neufville, Jun., and William R. Whittingham, of New- York. December 2d, Henry N. Hotchkiss, Benjamin Holmes, Danforth Billings, and Samuel F, J, Wilson, of New- York ; and Charles P. Elliot, of South Carolina. January 20th, George A. Smith, of Virginia. These all entered the third class, except Mr. Smith, who, being found on examination duly qualified, was admitted into the second class. During the present year, there have left the Seminary, Mr. Converse, who has been Ordained ; Mr. Mason, who is about receiving orders ; Mr. Verdries, who has removed from New- York ; Mr. Cofiin, on account of ill health ; and Mr. Wilson, who has relinquished the study of divinity. t 138 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION So that the present students are the following : First Class. — Robert B. Croes, of New-Jersey ; Samuel R Johnson, of New- York ; Matthew Matthews, of Penn- sylvania ; William Potter, of Massachusetts ; William Shelton, of Connecticut. — 5. Second Class.' — Isaac Low, of New- York ; Edward Tho- mas, of South Carolina ; Henry J. Whitehouse, of New York ; James L, Yvonnet, of New- York ; George A. Smith, of Virginia. — 5. Third Class. — Philip Gadsden, of South Carolina ; Paul T. Keith, of South Carolina ; Edward Neufville, Jun., of New- York ; William R. Whittingham, of New-York ; Henry N. Hotchkiss, of New- York ; Benjamin Holmes, of New-York ; Danforth Billings, of New- York ; Charles P. Elliot, of South Carolina. — 8. Total number of students, 18. At the first meeting of the Faculty, after the annual vacation, they framed an order for the attendance of the several classes ; by which it is jDrovided that, besides the weekly attendance of all the students on the Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, required by the statutes, and with the exception of the day thus appropri- ated, and Sunday, each class shall attend one, and but one, recitation daily. Each recitation usually occupies from an hour and a half to two hours and a half. The Faculty have adopted a standing rule, that at the opening of the Seminary, every year, an introductory ad- dress shall be publicly delivered by one of the professors. As early a day after the passing of this rule as could con- veniently be selected, was appointed for the delivery of the address this year ; and Professor Turner was requested to perform the duty, which he accordingly did, in Trinity Church, in this city, in the jDresence of several of the trus- tees, the faculty, a number of the clergy, and a large con- gregation, on the evening of the festival of St. John the Evangelist, December 27th. The following standing rule on the subject of qualifica- tions for admission into the Seminary has been adopted by the Faculty : " Whereas, by the statutes of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, (chap, vii., § 1,) 'satisfactory evidence of classical and scientific attainments' is to be presented to the Faculty by every applicant for admission into the Seminary : therefore OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 139 " Resolved^ That witli the exception of ' candidates for holy orders with full qualifications,' and of those persons who shall present a diploma from some college, every applicant for admission into the Seminary shall be required to stand an examination on the general principles of Natural and Moral Philosophy and Ehetoric ; and in the Latin and Greek languages, on the following works, or such others as shall be considered as an equivalent substitute, viz. : Sallust, Virgil's ^neid, Cicero's Orations, or De Ofiiciis ; and the four Gospels, Xenophon's Cyropedia, and the first three books of Homer." The subject of the Theological Society, directed to be formed by Chapter X. of the statutes, received the early attention of the Faculty. It has been duly organized, and gone into full, and, we trust, beneficial operation. Every second meeting is devoted, exclusively, to devo- tional and practical purposes, and is occupied by the even- ing service of the Church, with an apjoropriate prayer for the Seminary, conducted by the presiding officer ; and a sermon or essay on some practical subject by a student ; the subject being afterwards made the theme of familiar remark by the members and the presiding ofiicer ; and the whole concluding with a selection of Collects from the Liturgy. The Faculty are satisfied, that as this is a very interesting, so it will, through the Divine blessing, prove a profitable addition to the means pointed out in the fifth section of the seventh chapter of the statutes, for the culti- vation, on the part of the students, of " evangelical faith, and a sound practical piety." The other meetings of the society are appropriated to dissertations on, and the discussion of, theological topics, and declamation. For a more particular view of the society, the Faculty beg leave to refer to its constitution, a copy of which ac- companies this report. Professors Turner, Wilson, and Onderdonk, preside, in rotation, at the meetings of the society ; provision being made that, in their absence, one of the members is chairman ^J^o tern. For the greater part of the year, the students have assem- bled in the recitation -room every other Sunday evening, when Divine Service has been conducted, and a sermon or lecture delivered, by Professor Turner, or Professor Wilson. As farther illustrative of the progress and present situa- tion of the Seminary, the Faculty subjoin copies of the particular reports of the Professors respectively. 140 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION " All the students of the Seminary have attended the Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence one day in every week, from the commencement of the first session in November last. They have been engaged sev- eral hours each day of their attendance in recitation, and in the delivery of sermons ; and on certain days, in the reading of the service of the Church, as a devotional exer- cise. Two, and frequently three, sermons have been deliv- ered by the students, in rotation, each day, which were the subjects of the remarks of the professor ; and some of them also furnished, as an additional exercise, outlines of sermons. " The higher classes have recited Burnet's Pastoral Care, and the other, the Appendix to the Clergyman's Com- panion, on the qualifications and duties of the clerical office. And they are all now considerably advanced in the study of Claude's Essay on the Composition of a Sermon. " John H. Hobart, " Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence." " The Professor of Biblical Learning and the Interpreta- tion of Scripture reports, that agreeably to the arrangement made by the Faculty, he attended, during the last session, to the third class twice a week, and still continues the same duty. They have studied the book of Genesis, and about half of Exodus, with some chapters of Numbers, in the Septuagint, and are at present attending to the Historical Books. A short course of the Criticism of the Old Testa- ment, and of Jewish Antiquities, has been studied, in which the professor has been obliged to direct his pupils to sev- eral authors for correct and necessary information. Mr. Home's late work on the Critical Study of the Sacred Scriptures cannot be considered as a text-book, but has been one among other books to which the students have been occasionally referred. " This class are also engaged in the study of the Har- mony of the Gospels, usiiig as a text-book the work of Archbishop Newcome. " The second class have attended three times a week. They have pursued the study of the Epistles, and have read with care all of St. Paul's, except those to the Corinthians, and to Philemon. The Catholic Epistles also have been examined, but hastily, from the want of time. As much of Ernesti's work on Interpretation as has been translated by Professor Stewart has been used as a text-book on that OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 141 subject ; to whidi were added such, remarks and illustra- tions as appeared to be suitable. " The professor begs leave to state farther, that as the trustees thought proper, at their last meeting, to devolve on the Faculty the duty of providing for the instruction of the students in Ecclesiastical History, he consented to un- dertake, for a time, so much of that branch as comprises the Old Testament History, and the connection between it and the New, and the first three centuries of the Christian Church. With the third class, he has hitherto pursued this subject along with the study of the books of Scripture. The second class have read the second part of Prideaux, with the omission of such portions as have no immediate connection with Jewish affairs, and are now attending to Mosheim. " The extent and variety of the subjects which require attention in his own professorship, lead him to express the hope that the trustees will very soon be able to provide for more efficient instruction in the other important depart- ment of theological learning than the necessary duties of his own will allow him to give. " Samuel H. Turner, " Professor of Biblical Learning and the Interpretation of Scripture.^' " With the Professor of Systematic Theology, the first class have proceeded through Bishop Pearson's Exposition of the Creed, from that part of it which treats of the divin- ity and personality of the Holy Ghost, to which they had advanced at the date of the last report to the trustees. They have since studied Bishop Burnet, and Bishop Tom- line on the Thirty-Nine Articles, the first three parts of Bishop White's Comparative Views of the Controversy between the Calvinists and Arminians, and Dr. Laurence s Bampton Lectures. To these works have been added the most important homilies, and many occasional references to other authors on particular subjects. " In consequence of the temporary arrangement made, at the request of the trustees, between the Professors of Biblical Learning and the Interpretation of Scripture, and of Systematic Theology, the first class have also studied, with the last-named professor, Dr. Mosheim's History of the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Fifteenth, and Sixteenth Centu- ries ; Bishop Burnet's Abridgment of his Plistory of the Reformation in England ; and Collier's History of the 142 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION Eeign of Elizabetli, from the period at wliicli the preceding work concludes ; and they have made considerable j)rogress in the history of the seventeenth century. " The second class commenced the study of Systematic Theology at the beginning of the second session. In the short time since elapsed, much progress could not be made. They are pursuing the same course detailed in the last report to the trustees, with some enlargement and im- provement. " The first class have attended the professor four days in each week during the first session, and three days in each week during the second. The second class have attended two days in each week. " Bird Wilson, " Professor of Systematic Divinity." " Agreeably to an arrangement of the Faculty, under the eighth chapter of the statutes, the studies connected with the Professorship of the Nature, Ministry, and Polity of the Church, have been confined to the first class, which attended the professor once in each week during the first session. Since the commencement of the present session, they have attended twice a week, and will continue to do so through the year. They have recited Potter on Church Government, and the first seven books of Hooker's Eccle- siastical Polity ; and are now engaged in Barrow's Treatise on the Pope's Supremacy. Several valuable works con- nected with the subjects of this professorship, which time would not allow to be recited, have been noticed and recommended to the perusal of the students, j^articularly Slater's Original Draught of the Primitive Church, and the Letters of Mr. Law to the Bishop of Bangor, in the Scholar Armed. The professor has also, from time to time, added such further illustrations of the several subjects as he thought might lead to a better understanding of them ; often with a particular reference to the system of ecclesias- tical polity adopted in our own Church. " The trustees having, at their last meeting, at the re- quest of this professor, grounded on the claims of his paro- chial connection, excused him from the duties of the de- partment of Ecclesiastical History, they have been dis- charged by Professors Turner and Wilson. " Benjamin T. Onderdonk, " Professor of the Nature, Ministry, and Polity of the Church." OF THE GENEEAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINAEY. 143 *' The Professor of Oriental and Greek Literature begs leave respectfully to report, that during the first session, which commenced in November last, he was attended by the students of the second and third classes. The second class recited twice in each week ; and in the course of the session, read in the original, and translated into English, the nineteenth, twentieth, twenty-first, and twenty-second Psalms ; the first, sixth, ninth, eleventh, thirteenth, four- teenth, fifty-third, and sixtieth chapters of Isaiah, and the first nine chapters of the Book of Job. Besides which, other parts of the Hebrew Bible were, with the assistance of the professor, occasionally translated, without having been previously studied. During the course of the recita- tions, the attention of the students was carefully directed to the characteristic force and beauties of the Hebrew lan- guage, as well as to the vast difference between the ideas excited in the mind by translations, and the vivid pictures presented to the intellectual view by the original. " The students of the third class, during the first session, attended the recitations in the Hebrew three times in a week ; and since the commencement of the second session, they have attended but twice in each week. They com- menced their studies with the Hebrew Grammar, and soon proceeded to read and translate the Psalter. They have gone over the first twenty -two Psalms, and the first, sixth, ninth, eleventh, thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifty -third chap- ters of Isaiah. In the course of these recitations, the minute rules of grammar have been continually pointed out, and questions upon them again and again repeated, as occasions occurred for the application of them. This class has also read with the professor, and without previous study, several chapters in Genesis. " In both classes, a part of the business of most of the recitations has been to repeat some portion of what had previously been recited. So that while the students have been gradually extending their stock of acquirements, they have been continually impressing on their minds what they had already learned. " It was thought advisable that those who commenced their Hebrew studies in the Seminary, should begin to translate the more difficult books of the Old Testament ; because, the time allotted by the statutes being too short for a complete course, it seemed best that they should have the assistance of the professor in those parts where they were most likely to meet with impediments in their progress. 144 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION " It lias been the aim of the professor to conduct his course of instruction in such a manner as to give to the recitations in his de2oartment the character of friendly and familiar conversations, and to afford the students every encouragement to state, without reserve, whatever they found difficult or embarrassing, and to offer freely the thoughts which presented themselves to their minds, in the persuasion that more may be learned by unreserved com- munications than by formal lectures, and that the lively and unbiased intellects of youth may sometimes produce combinations of ideas, from which even veterans in litera- ture may derive advantage. " Clement C. Moore, " Professor of Oriental and Greeh Literature." Agreeably to the order of attendance, established by the Faculty, the Professor of the Evidences of Revealed Reli- gion, and of Moral Science in its Relations to Theology, was not to commence instruction in his department until the second session, which began after the Easter recess. Owing, however, to unavoidable absence from the city, he has but just entered on his duties, and, consequently, has no report to make. The Faculty feel great pleasure in being able to state the satisfaction afforded them by the spirit and success with which the studies and exercises of their respective depart- ments have been prosecuted by those students of the Semi- nary who have not been impeded by ill health, or other unavoidable causes. This remark is especially applicable to the department of Oriental and Greek Literature, as most young men feel an aversion to the difficulty of learn* ing the Uebrew language, the whole structure of which, as well as every word, and every character, is totally different from any tlung to which they have ever been accustomed; and in the acquirement of wliich, they are obliged, at first, to resume the elementary lessons of childhood. At the same time, the Faculty feel still higher gratifica- tion in the reason they have to hope that the industry of the students in the prosecution of their studies is not only with a view to their advancement in theological science, and their respectable standing in a learned profession, but principally with the hope of being thereby better qualified to advance the glory of God, promote the great interests of his Church, and be humble instruments in the salvation of their fellow-men. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 145 The Faculty, tlierefore, encouraged by tlie opportunity Avliich they have of becoming acquainted with the charac- ters, talents, and acquirements of the students, beg leave to congratulate the trustees on the prospect of the great good to the cause of religion and the Church, which may be anticipated from the future services of those whom the institution under their protection is engaged in preparing for the ministry. In conclusion, the Faculty solicit the prayers of their fellow-members of the Church, that in all the doings of this institution, it may be directed with Grod's most gracious favor, and furthered with his continual help, for his sake to whose honor and glory it is devoted, Jesus Christ, our blessed Saviour and Kedeemer, Signed by order of the Faculty, J. H. Hob ART, President New- York, May IM, 1833. Report of the Professors in the Branch Theological School, Geneva, to the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary at New- York. The professors report the following 3^oung gentlemen as members of the Branch School, viz. : William W. Bostwick, Eichard Salmon, Marvin H. Cady, Orsimus H. Smith, reading theology ; Ira "White, Seth Davis, Henry Cregory, Thaddeus Garlick, John Gavott, Isaac Elwood, Isaac Pardee, and Henry S. Atwater, pur- suing academical studies, preparatory to reading theology ; Burton H. Hickcox, having recently received deacon's orders, has left the School ; John A. Clark, formerly in the School, entered the senior class in Union College last autumn ; but he will return at the end of the ensuing sum- mer ; Henry Graves, now in South Carolina for the benefit of his health, will enter the School upon his return ; Wil- liam W. Weber, M. D., has entered his name as a student in theology, to commence after having renewed his classical studies. On the 5th of August last, the students took possession of their apartments in the new Academy, eligibly situated on the high western bank of Seneca Lake. The change has been found to be not only" pleasant, but advantageous to the student, by, enabling him to pursue his reading in 10 146 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION his own retired room, at all hours of the day, unmolested by the noise of business, and uninterrupted by incidents from which not even private families are always free. The four first-mentioned students have passed their second examination, but have been prevented irom passing the third one from the ill health of the Professor of Syste- matic Divinity. The Professor of Ecclesiastical History has uniformly caused the students to recite theology daily, and he has devoted as much time each day to lectures as the multiplied duties of the Academy would permit. The Professor of Systematic Theology has devoted as much time, as the duties of a parochial clergyman would permit, to examining the compositions of the students, in causing them to perform the service, and deliver their sermons be- fore him ; this practice he continued until extreme ill health compelled him to relinquish it. D. M 'Donald, Professor of Ecclesiastical History, Sfc. Orin Clark, Professor of Systematic Divinity. Geneva, April 10, 1823. The Library Committee reports, that the union of the two libraries, viz., that forwarded from New-Haven, and that of New- York, has given to the General Seminary a valuable collection of about two thousand five hundred volumes, a large proportion of which are folios and quartos. And a committee has been appointed to exchange such duplicates and odd volumes as it might not be expedient to retain, so as to complete, as far as possible, imperfect sets, and extend our collection. The trustees appropriated, in July last, at our request, the sum of $500, for the purpose of pi^ocuring elementary books in constant use of the students ; and such of these books as could be immediately procured have been ob- tained, and orders have been forwarded to Europe for others. Several gentlemen have presented from their private libraries valuable additions to our collection, particularly the Kev. Mr. Price, of Tulworth, England, from whom we have lately received a handsome donation of about eighty volumes ; and from John Pintard, Esq., of this city, in addition to his former liberality, a donation of about sixty volumes ; and the Philadclpliia Bible Society has kindly sent us reports of the British and Foreign Bible Society. or THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 147 We are also indebted to the liberality of Mr. James Eastburn, and Messrs. Swords, booksellers ; to the Eight Eev. Bishop Hobart, the Rev. Mr. Richmond, the Rev. Dr. Upfold, Dr. D. Hosack, Dr. Francis, and Charles M'Evers, Esq., for considerable additions to our library during the past year. And we would earnestly invite the attention of the friends of our institution to imitate such examples. The committee further report, that a catalogue of the whole library is now in preparation, and that books pre- sented as donations to the institution are entered upon a record kept for the express purpose, and in the names of the respective benefactors. Signed by order, and in behalf of the Committee, H. J. Feltus, Librarian. New- York, May Uth, 1823. The trustees have adopted the following plan for the collection of funds : " It is expedient, that four agents be appointed to collect funds for the Seminary ; one in the states east of New- York ; one in the State of New- York ; one in New- Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland ; and one in the states of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. " That the expenses of these agents be defrayed, and that they be allowed such compensation as the Standing Com- mittee may deem proper. " That the Rev. Lemuel B. Hull be the agent for the states east of New -York ; Mr. Floyd Smith, for the State of New- York ; Mr. Robert B. Croes, for the states of New- Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland ; and the Rev. William Barlow, for the states of Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia ; and that the president of the Standing Committee be empowered to appoint additional agents, and to fill any vacancies which may occur in the appointments ; and that the agents be under his direction. " That it is expedient that the agents for the northern and middle divisions commence their operations as soon as possible ; and those of the southern, as early as may be practicable in the fall. " That it is expedient that at the meeting of the General Convention application be made for subscriptions, and that the Rev. Dr. Gadsden be the agent for this purpose. " That as soon as the funds of the institution will admit. 148 niOCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION it is expedient that a house be rented for tlie occupation of some suitable person, wbo will board the students of the Seminary at a proportiouably reduced charge." The trustees, in conformity with the power given them by the constitution, established, at their first meeting, a Branch School at Geneva, New- York, But understanding that the persons particularly interested in that School are disposed to relinquish it, the trustees have authorized the Standing Committee to abolish it, in case they deem such a measure to be expedient and proper. The capital of the Seminary being inadequate to its present circumscribed expenses, the trustees conlidontly hope for the countenance and aid of the Bishops, Clergy, and Laity, in General Convention assembled, in the meas- ures for raising adequate funds for an institution which is so intimately connected with the interests and honor of the Church. All wdiich is respectfully submitted to the General Con- vention by the Board of Trustees. H. U. Onderdonk, Secretary. New-York, May 11th, 1823. Continued Extracts from Journal of General Convention, 1823. Pages 50-53. The committee on the Theological Seminary made the following report, which was read and unanimously ac- cepted : The Committee of the House of Clerical and Lay Depu- ties, to whom was referred all matters relating to the The- ological Seminary, having had under consideration the Eeport of the Trustees, and other papers referred to tlicm by the House, respectfully report, — That they have directed their attention to the mode of education pursued in the Seminary, the state of its finances, the number of trustees which it will be proper for this Convention to appoint, the impediments which retard its progress, and the means of rendering it more extensively useiul to the Church. "With respect to the mode of education pursued in the Seminary, your committee refer the House, with great satisfoction, to the able and luminous report of the Faculty, embodied in the report of the trustees to the Convention. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 149 The course pursued is, in the opinion of your committee, expanded and liberal in its character, well fitted to render the students able ministers of the New Testament, and to train them up in religious habits, as well as in sound learning. Your committee regret that they cannot speak with equal approbation of the report respecting the finances. They have not been able, in all cases, to determine whether the sums mentioned, as subscribed, have been paid ; and they have reason to believe that the expenses of the insti- tution exceed its income. They wish to invite the notice of the Convention to this alarming fact, which, they surely need not add, must produce the ruin of the Seminary, if measures to counteract the evil be not speedily adopted. The want of precision in the financial report involves a further difficulty with respect to the choice of trustees ; your committee being unable to determine the exact amount which has been actually paid, or secured to be paid, by the several dioceses. It does not appear that any moneys have been actually received, excepting from the states of Massa- chusetts, New- York, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina,- The amount received from Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina, is defined, because it has been contri- buted in money ; that from New- York is not equally so, from the natu_re and condition of the property. There are two questions which it seems proper to meet at the outset, in order to prevent future difficult}''. These are, whether all property given by individuals, not connected with other dioceses, is to be considered as belonging to that in which the Seminary is established ; and whether, in case an indi- vidual removes from one diocese to another, the amount contributed bj him is also to be transferred. Your com- mittee are of opinion that the sums subscribed and paid in each diocese ought not to be affected by the removal of the individual donor, but should be considered for ever as a portion of the property contributed by that diocese. And in order to prevent any present or future diflfi.culties in the choice of trustees, your committee beg leave to recommend, that the nominations transmitted to this Convention by the several State Conventions be now received without discus- sion ; but that a canon be formed, requiring the several State Conventions in future to send a proper certificate, exhibiting an exact inventory of the number of clergy, and of the amount of property paid, or secured to be paid, in each diocese ; and that, in default of such certificate, any 150 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ORG.iJN^ZATION nominatiou of such diocese shall not be confirmed by the General Convention. "While on this subject, it is proper to add, that your committee have been informed that the diocese of ^orth Carolina, with a zeal which dcscrA^cs the praise and imita- tion of our Avhole Church, have subscribed a large sum towards the foundation of a professorship^, of which no notice appears to have been given to the trustees. The committee were induced to consider the impediments which retard the progress of the Seminary, in consequence of noticing the fact reported to this House by the Commit- tee on the State of the Church, that there are sixty candi- dates for the ministrjr in the Atlantic States alone, of which number there are but eighteen at present in the Seminary. Why this vast disparity ? Your committee are unable to assign more than two causes ; some feelings yet remaining of a sectional character, and the want of means for support- ing indigent students. There appears to be some apprehension on the part of the more distant and less wealthy dioceses, that the stu- dents of the Seminary will be induced to desert their proper field, of future labor, under the idea of having greater ad- vantages in the vicinity of the Seminary. K such an apprehension does exist, your committee are pei'suaded that the silent influence of time will destroy the illusion. There are no facts, as yet, by which it can be supported ; and the love of country, and the influence of early habits, will gradually create, throughout the Union, an indigenous clergy. There is no more reason to apprehend that candi- dates for orders, educated at the General Theological Semi- nary, will not return to their respective dioceses, than that students educated in the northern colleges should thereby be alienated from home. If there be any danger, it is more to be apprehended in the northern section of our country than in the southern. It maj^, however, be cflectually guarded against, by making the students candidates for orders in their respective choccses, by greater exertions to support the clergy, which will diminish inducements to emigration, and by enforcing the already existing regula- tions, which require deacons to be under the direction of the Bishops who ordain them. ' Your committee cannot but contemplate, with pleasure, the delightful prospect of having a General Seminary, whither, like the temple at Jerusalem, the tribes of the Lord will go up to testify unto Israel ; and they anticipate, OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 151 with full confidence, tliat happy period when the North and the South will give up, and the East and the West will not keep back. On this account, as well as for other reasons hereafter to be mentioned, your committee notice with pleasure, the indication, in the report of the trustees, of a disposition to abolish the Branch School at Geneva ; and they beg leave to recommend an expression of the sense of this House, approving of that measure. The second cause which has hitherto prevented the in- crease of the Seminary, will best be considered by advert- ing to the means to be employed of rendering it more extensively useful to the Church. And on this head, your committee are decidedly of opinion, that provision should be made, as soon as possible, for placing the students in a situation more retired from the noise, and business, and corrupting pleasures of the world ; that the expenses of the institution should be diminished by the most prudent and undeviating economy ; that the office of librarian should be given to some indigent student — a provision which may also, perhaps, be extended, so as to embrace the office of janitor ; that means be taken for the establishment of commons, and for furnishing the apartments of the students, which may be done at a small expense, by donations of furniture by the pious and char- itable members of our Church ; and that it be earnestly recommended to the several dioceses to form more scholar- ships. The prosperity of our Church depends much, under the Divine blessing, upon the support given to this institu- tion. Without it, our Missionary Society, it will evidently be seen, must be inefficient ; and a fact stated by the Bishop of Ohio affi^rds a striking evidence of this truth. He has now, for nearly two years, had in his hands, it is believed, about $3,000 for the support of missionaries, and has not been able to obtain them. The harvest truly is plenteous, but it may emphatically be added that .the laborers are few. By order of the committee. Samuel F. Jarvis, Chairman. The following resolutions were adopted, and sent to the House of Bishops : Resolved^ 1st, That the members of this Convention be, and they hereby are, respectfully requested to assist the agrent or ao-ents of the General Theolosjical Seminary, in his or their endeavors to collect subscriptions in their respective dioceses. 152 PR0CEEDIXG3 RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION Resolved^ 2d, .Tliat it is hereby respectfully recommended to tlie Board of Trustees of said Seminary to persevere in the measures they have adopted, and to adopt all such other measures as may seem best for augmenting the funds of the Seminary ; also to adopt some system of finance, whereby a portion of the income shall be added yearly to the capital, so that the said capital may accumulate, until it be fully adequate to the purposes of the Seminary ; that it also be recommended to the Board of Trustees to en- de avor to reduce the expenses to which the students are now liable for board and maintenance ; that it be also recommended to the said Board to reduce the expenses of the Seminar}^, by abolishing the Branch School at Geneva, and by any other measures that may be adopted, so that the said expenses may not, at any time, exceed the clear income of the funds of the Seminary. From page 55. The following resolution was adopted, and sent to the House of Bishops, who returned notice of their concurrence in the same : Resolved, In order that the number of trustees to which each diocese is entitled, according to the third article of the constitution of the General Theological Seminar}?-, may be readily and accurately ascert!iined, that it be required that a certificate, stating the exact number of clergj^men in the diocese, and the amount of funds paid, or secured to be paid therein, be signed by the president or secretary of each Diocesan or State Convention, and transmitted, with the nomination of trustees, to the General Convention ; and without such certificate the nomination shall not be con- firmed, j^r Tlic nomination of the •Trustees of the General Theolo- gical Seminary was now read and confirmed, and sent to the House of Bishops, who returned it with their concur- rence ; and the following were declared duly a])pointed. [>S(?e Minutes of Semmari/, July 22, 1823.] Journal of the House of Bishops, 1823. Tuesday, May 20th — page 59. A communication, on the subject of the Theological Seminary, was received ft'om the Standing Committee of the diocese of South Carolina : OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 153 "Whereupon, it was Resolved^ That the House of Bishops have received, with much satisfaction, the communication from the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Soutli Caro- lina, on the subject of the Theological Seminary, and that we duly appreciate the zeal and liberality which that dio- cese has manifested in favor of the institution. Resolved further^ That the communication, together with the foregoing resolution, be sent to the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies. Friday, May ^M—page 62. The House went into consideration of the report of the Trustees of the General Theological Seminar}^, which, hav- ing been read, was, upon motion, sent to the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies. The Eight Rev. Bishop Bowen introduced a preamble and resolutions in reference to the Theological Seminary, which were ordered to be laid upon the table. Saturday, May 2Ath — pages G3-64. The House took up the resolutions offered yesterday by the Right Rev. Bishop BoAven, respecting the General The- ological Seminary, which, upon motion, were adoj)ted as follows : Resolved, That this House entertain a gratifying sense of the fidelity with which the Trustees and the Faculty of the General Theological Seminary have executed the trust committed to them, and respectively fulfilled the duties of their appointment ; and while they deeply regret that no other provision tlian such as is yet inadequate to the per- manent success of the design has hitherto been obtained for it of the members of our Church, they still contemplate it with hope, and affectionately commend it to the liberality and! patronage of their brethren, both of the clergy and of the laity, as a means of increase to the number of well- qualified ministers of the Gospel in this Church. Resolved further, As the opinion of this House, that the General Theological Seminary, having been established by the Avhole body of this Church, in General Convention, seems peculiarly to demand the concurrent solicitudes and exertions to be concentred on it of all its members, inas- much as this institution, when possessing the combined and efficient support of the whole Church, must be the most effectual means, under Providence, of perjoetuating the unity of the Church in the bond of peace. 151 PEOCEEDINGS EELATING TO THE OEGANIZATIOX Monday, May 2G^/i — pages 65-G6, A message was received from the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, relative to Trustees of tlie- General Theolo- gical Seminary, which was concurred in by this House. A message was also received from the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, accompanied by resolutions, recommend- ing the assisting of the agents of the General Theological Seminary, and the establishment of a permanent fund for the said institution, which were concuiTcd in by this House. A message was received from the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, that they had confirmed the nominations of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary, as presented from the several dioceses ; whereupon this House also con- curred in said nominations. [See Minutes of Trustees, July 22, 1823.], T/ie Constitutmi of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcojjal Church in the United States of xim erica. Adopted at a Special General Convention of the Bishops, Clergy and Laity of the said Church, November 1, 1821. I, The Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episco- pal Church in the United States of America shall be per- manently established in the State of New-York. The trustees of the said Seminary shall have power, from time to time, to establish one or more branch schools in the State of New-York, or elsewhere, to be under the superin- tendence and control of the said trustees. II. The management of the said Seminary shall be vest- ed in a Board of Trustees, who shall have power to consti- tute professorships, and to appoint the professors, and to pre- scribe the course of study in the respective schools, and to make rules and regulations, and statutes for the govern- ment thereof; and, generally, to take such measures as they may deem necessary to its prosperity : provided, that such rules and regulations, and course of study, and mea- sures, be not repugnant to the constitution and canons of the Church, and to the course of study for candidates for orders which is or may be established by the House of Bishops. The Bishops, in their individual and collective capacity, shall be visitors of the Seminary, and shall see OF THE GENEEAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 155 that the course of instruction and discipline be conducted agreeably to the foregoing provision. The trustees shall make report to every General Convention of their j)roceed- ings, and of the state of the Seminary. III. The Board of Trustees shall be permanently consti- tuted, as follows : — The Bishops of the Church shall be ex officio members of the Board. Every diocese shall be enti- tled to one trustee, and one additional trustee for every eight clergymen in the same ; and to one additional trus- tee for every two thousand dollars of money in any way given or contributed iu the same, to the funds of the Semi- nary, until the sum amounts to ten thousand dollars ; and one*^ additional trustee for every ten thousand dollars of contributions and donations, as aforesaid, exceeding that sum. The trustees shall be resident in the dioceses for which they are ajDpointed. They shall be nominated by the Diocesan Conventions respectively, to every stated General Convention, which may confirm or reject such nominations. The senior Bishop present shall preside at every meeting of the Board of Trustees ; and whenever demanded by a majority of the Bishops present, or a ma- jority of the clerical and lay trustees present, the concur- rence of a majority of the Bishops present, and a majority of clerical and lay trustees present, shall be necessary to any act of the Board. Eleven trustees shall constitute a quo- rum. The trustees shall continue in office until their suc- cessors are appointed. In the interval between the stated meetings of the General Convention, the Board shall have power to supply all vacancies from the dioceses re- spectively in which they may have occurred. IV. For the present, and until the next stated General Convention, the Board of Trustees shall consist of the Bishops of the Church, and of the twenty-four trustees of the General Theological Seminary, heretofore established by the General Convention, and of fourteen trustees chosen by the Managers of the Protestant Episcopal Theological Education Society in the State of New-York. These trus- tees shall exercise the powers of the jDermanent Board, as detailed in the foregoing article, and agreeably to the ju'O- visions thereof. The Board of Trustees shall always meet in the diocese where the Seminary is established, at such stated periods as they may determine ; and special meetings may be called by the Bishop of the said diocese, and shall be called by him at the requisition of a majority of the Bishops. 156 ■ PROCEEDINGS, ETC. V. The professors of the General Theological Seminary, heretofore established by the General Convention, and the professors in the Theological Seminary in the dio- cese of New- York, shall be professors in the General Theological Seminary hereby established in that diocese. The Board of Trustees shall have |)ower to remove pro- fessors and other officers ; but no professor shall be removed from office, except at a special meeting of the Board called to consider the same ; nor unless notice of an intended mo- tion for such removal, and of the grounds thereof, shall have been given at a previous meeting of the Board. The nomination of professors shall be made at one meeting of the Board of Trustees, and acted upon at a subsequent meeting : due notice being given of the object of the said meeting to every member of the Board. VI. The funds and other property, and claims to funds or ^^roperty of the General Theological Seminary, hereto- fore established by the General Convention, shall be vested in, and transferred to the General Seminary hereby estab- lished, as soon as an act of the Board of Managers of the Protestant Episcopal Theological Education Society in the State of New- York shall vest in, and transfer to the same Seminary, all their funds and other projoerty, and claims to funds and property. And all engagements and responsi- bilities entered into, or assumed by either of the said insti- tutions, for the purpose of their foundation, consistent with the other provisions of this constitution, shall be consider- ed as binding upon the General Seminary, so established within the State of New- York. VII. This constitution shall be unalterable, except by a concurrent vote of the Board of Trustees, and of the Gene ral Convention. itttuute/ * ' OF THE BOAKD OF TKUSTEES OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, OF THE PEOTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHUEOH IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. December 18th, 1821. At a meeting in Trinity Cliurcli, New -York, December ISth, 1821, of the Board of Trustees of the General Theo- logical Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, as established by the constitu- tion of the same, adopted at a special General Convention held in Philadelphia, A.D. 1821 :— The Eight Eev. Bishop Hobart, being the senior Bishop present, took the chair ; and the Board was declared duly organized. The Eev. Henry U. Onderdonk was appointed Secre- tary pro tern. The following gentlemen, being Trustees of the General Seminary heretofore established, were recognized as mem- bers of this Board, viz. : — The Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and of the clergy and laity ; in Connecticut^ Eev. Daniel Bur- hans, Eev. Harry Croswell, Eev. Birdsey G. Noble, Hon. Jonathan IngersoU, Hon. Samuel W. Johnson, Nathan Smith, Esq., and Eichard Adams, Esq. ; in Massachusetts, Eev. Samuel F. Jarvis, D. D., George Sullivan, Esq., David Sears, Esq., ; in Rhode Island, Eev. Nathan B. Crocker ; in New- York, Eev. James Milnor, D. D., Isaac Lawrence, Esq., ; in New-Jersey, Eev. Charles H. Wharton, D. D. ; in Pennsylvania, Eev. Jackson Kemper, Eev. George * Not before printed. 1853. 158 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Boyd, John Eead, Esq. ; in Maryland, Kev. "William E. WjMtt, D. D., Francis S. Key, Esq. ; in Virginia, Rev. William , Wilmer, D. D., Hon. Charles Fenton Mercer ; in North Carolina, Duncan Cameron, Esq. ; in South Caro- lina, Rev. Christopher E. Gadsden, D. D., William Hey- ward, Esq. The following testimonial of fourteen trustees chosen by the Protestant Episcopal Theological Education Society in the State of New- York, was presented and read, and the several gentlemen named therein were recognized as mem- bers of this Board, viZ; : — "At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Managers of the Protestant Episcopal Theological Education Society in the State of New-York, held in Trinity Church, New- York, December 3d, 1821, the following gentlemen were severally duly nominated and appointed as the fourteen trustees of the Geneial Seminary of the Protestant Epis- copal Church, '• chosen by the Managers of the Protestant Episcopal Theological Education Society in the State of New- York," in pursuance of the constitution of the said Seminary recently adopted by the General Convention, viz. : the Rev. William Harris, D. D., the Rev. Thomas Lyell, the Rev. William Berrian, the Rev. Jonathan M. Wainwright, the Rev. Henry -U. Onderdonk, the Hon. Brockholst Livingston, Dr. W^right Post, John Wells, Nehemiah Rogers, Thomas L. Ogden, David S. Jones, Henry McFarlane, Thomas S. Townsend, and Edward R. Jones, Esqrs. A true extract from the minutes. H. U. Onderdonk, Secretary. Of the foregoing members of this Board, the following appeared and took their seats, viz. : — Right Rev. Bishops Hobart and Brownell ; Rev. Drs. Harris and Milnor, and Rev. Messrs. Lyell, Kemper, Wainwright, and II. U. Onderdonk; and Messrs, Hey ward, Lawrence, Wells, Rogers, Ogden, D. S. Jones, and E. R. Jones. The Rev. Henry U. Onderdonk was appointed Secretary during the pleasure of this Board. On motion — Resolved, That this Board being now organ- ized in conformity to the Constitution of the General Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, are ready to receive, from the Managers of the OF THE GENER.IL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 159 Protestant Episcopal Theological Education Society in the State of New-York, a transfer to this institution of all their funds and other property, and claims to funds and property, agreeably to the sixth article of the consti- tution above mentioned. JResolved, That a certified copy of the above resolution, signed by the president and the secretary of this Board, be transmitted to the Board of Managers of the Protestant Episcopal Theological Education Society of the State of New- York. On motion — Resolved, That a committee, to consist of the two Bishops present, and three clerical and three lay trustees, be appointed to consider and report the measures expedient to be adopted by this Board in the present state of its proceedings : — -jft And with the Bishops, the Eev. Drs. Harris and Milnor, and Eev. Mr. Kemper, and Messrs. Wells, Ogden, and Lawrence, were appointed said committee. On motion — Resolved, That when this Board adjourns, it be to to-morrow, at 12 o'clock, in Trinity Church. The Board of Trustees adjourned. Attested. H. U. Onderdonk, Secretary. December 19 tk, 1821. At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Epis- copal Church in the United States of America, held in Trinity Church, New- York, December 19th, 1821 :— Present, — Right Rev. Bishops Hobart and Brownell; Rev. Drs. Harris and Milnor, and Rev. Messrs. Lyell, Berrian, Kemper, "Wainwright, and H. U. Onderdonk ; Messrs. Rogers, Lawrence, Ogden, McFarlane, Townsend, D. S. Jones, and E. R. Jones. The minutes of the last meeting of this Board were read and approved. The following communication from the Protestant Epis- copal Theological Education Society in the State of Psew- York was presented and read : — • ICO MIXUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES At an adjourned meeting of tlie Board of Managers of the Protestant Episcopal Theological Education Society in the State of New-York, held in Trinity Church, New- York, December 18th, 1S21 :— The following resolutions Avere proposed and unani- mously adopted. Besolvcd, That all the funds and other property, and claims to funds and property of this society, be, and the same hereby are, transferred to and vested in the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, estab- lished by the General Convention of the said Church at their late special sessions at Philadelphia, and this day organized in the city of New- York, in pursuance of the constitution then adopted ; to be taken and held by the said trustees for the purposes of the said Seminary, accord- ing to the said constitution. Resolved far tlier^ That the treasurer and other officers and agent of this society do deliver to the said trustees all the funds, effects, and properties of this society in their or any of their jDOSsession, or under their or any of their control. Resolved further^ That a transfer of all the rights and claims of this society in virtue of the last will and testa- ment of the late Jacob Sherred, Esq., being hereby parti- cularly intended, the executors of the said will be and are authorized and requested to give effect to the said trans- fer, and that the Eight Eev. John Henry Hobart, the Ecv. William Harris, John Wells, Thomas Ludlow Ogden, and Edward Lyde, Esqs., be a committee on the part of this society with power to unite in any proper instrument which may be required by the said executors for tliat pur- pose. A true extract from the minutes, J. H. Hobart, President. H. U. Onderdonk, Secretary. Whereupon it was Resolved, That the said transfer to this Seminary of funds, property, and claims, as specified in said communication, be, and the same hereby is accept- ed : — And Resolved, That the funds and other property and claims to funds and property of the General Theological Seminary, heretofore established by the General Conven- tion of tiie Protestant Episcopal Church, be now considered OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 161 as vested in and transferred to this Seminary in conformity to the sixth article of the constitution thereof. The following resolutions were reported by the com- mittee yesterday appointed, and were adopted by this Board : — tf 1. Resolved^ That the General Theological Seminary be established in the city of New- York. 2. Resolved^ That in compliance with existing engage- ments and responsibilities on the part of the Theological Education Society in the State of New- York, and in con- formity with the sixth article of the constitution of this , Seminary, a Branch School be established at Geneva, in the State of New- York, under the superintendence and control of this Board, W^ 3. Resolved^ in conformity with the provisions of the fifth article of the constitution. That the following persons, being professors in the General Theological Seminary heretofore established by the General Convention, and in the Theological Seminary of New- York, be Professors of this Seminary, and that the professorships be constituted as follows, subject to the future regulations of this Board, viz. : — In the city of New- York — The Right Rev. Bishop Hobart, Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence. The Rev. Samuel H. Turner, D, D,, Professor of Biblical Learning and the Interpretation of Scripture. The Rev. Bird Wilson, D. D., Professor of Systematic Divinity. The Rev. Benjamin T. Onderdbnk, Professor of the Nature, Ministry, and Polity of the Christian Church and of Ecclesiastical History. Mr. Clement C. Moore, Professor of Hebrew and Greek Literature. Mr. Gulian C. Yerplanck, Professor of the Evidences of Revealed Religion, and of Moral Science in its relations to Theology. ♦ In the Branch School at Geneva — The Rev. Daniel McDonald, D. D., Professor of the Interpretation of Scripture, Ecclesiastical History, and the Nature, Ministry, and Polity of the Christian Church. The Rev. John Read, Professor of Biblical Learning. 11 162 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Rev. Oriu Clark, Professor of Systematic Divinity and Pastoral Theology. 4. Resolved^ inasmucli as the funds of the Seminary do not, at present, afford means of making adequate allowances to its professors, and special considerations require some provision to be made in the first instance for particular individuals ; that, with reference to such considerations only, and without intending to express any opinion as to the relative importance or labors of the different professorships, but with an earnest desire to make suitable provision for the support of all, at as early a period as possible — The following salaries be established until the further order of this Board : To the Professor of Biblical Learning and the Interpre- tation of Scripture, $1,500 per annum. To the Professor of Systematic Divinity, $1,500 per annum. To the Professor of Hebrew and Greek Literature, $750 per annum. To the Professor of Biblical Learning in the Branch School, $750 per annum. To the Professor of the Interpretation of Scripture, Ecclesiastical History, and the Nature, Ministry, and Polity of the Church, in the same School, $300 per annum. To commence when the said professors shall enter on the duties of their respective offices, in pursuance of this appointment. 5. Resolved, That until the further order of this Board, the services of all the other professors, as heretofore rendered to the Theological School of New-York, be accepted gratuitously by this Seminary. 6. Resolved, That the Eev. Henry J. Feltus be librarian of the Seminary, with a salary of $150 per annum, and that the duties of librarian at Geneva be performed by the Rev. Dr. McDonald. 7. Resolved, That until the next meeting of this Board, the necessary business of the Seminary be managed and conducted by a Standing Committee, to consist of the Bishop presiding at this Board, and of such other l^ishop or Bishops as may be in the city of New- York at any meeting of the committee, and of six clerical and six lay trustees. Of this committee, a majority of the clerical and lay members, and a Bishop, shall constitute a quo- rum. They may be convened by the presiding Bishop, OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 163 ■who shall be their chairman, and shall be convened by him at the request of any other Bishop, or of any two members. 8. Resolved, That the Standing Committee be directed to digest and report to the next meeting of this Board a system of rules, regulations, statutes, or by-laws for the government of the Seminary and the general management of its concerns. 9. Resolved, That until such report, the rules, regula- tions, by-laws, and statutes of the two Seminaries before referred to, so far as they may be consistent with the con- stitution of this Seminary, with these resolutions, and with each other, be in force in this Seminary, and in case of collision, that the Standing Committee act in conformity with either, in their discretion. 10. Resolved, That the following regulations be adopted by this Seminary with respect to the founding of pro- fessorships, fellowships, and scholarships : — 1. Any diocese, congregation or association of individ- uals, contributing $20,000 towards the founding of a pro- fessorship in this Seminary, or $10,000 towards the found- ing of a professorship in the Branch School, such profes- sorship shall bear the name of the founder or founders, or such name as he or they may designate. 2. Any congregation or individual, or association of in- dividuals, contributing $5,000 for the founding of a fellow- ship, shall have the right, fromtime to time, to nominate from the students who shall have completed the prescribed course of studies, the individual who is to have the benefit of the same, as a Fellow of this Seminary. The Fellows, whilst unmarried, and pursuing in the institution the course of theological studies prescribed by its regulations, shall have access to the library, and admission to all the lectures, and be entitled to receive annually, for a term not exceeding four years, the interest of the said sum of 5,000 dollars, at the rate of five per cent, per annum. It shall be the duty of the Fellows to perform such literary and theological exercises as shall be assigned to them; and if any Fellow shall pursue any profession or employment otherwise than in the service, or by permission of the trustees, or shall fail at any time to comply with the rules and regulations thereof, he shall forfeit his right to the benefit of the fellowship. 3. Any congregation or individual, or association of in- dividuals, contributing 2,000 dollars for the founding of a 164 MIN-UTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES scholarship, shall have the right to nominate, from time to time, the individual who is to have the benefit thereof; and such individual, producing the like evidence of his qualifications as is required by the Canons of the Church in the case of candidates for holy orders, shall be entitled to gratuitous instruction in any Seminary which this Board may establish ; and also to receive annually the interest of the said sum, at the rate of five per cent, per annum. But such individual shall be subject to all the rules and regulations of this Seminary. 4. Any individual contributing by will to the amount, and for the purposes specified in either of the two preced- ing articles, shall have the right to designate the name of the scholarship or fellowship, and also the person who shall possess the right of nomination to the fellowship or scholarship, according to the provisions contained in those articles respectively. 11. Resolved, That the professors of the Seminary, to- gether with the librarian, and John Pintard, Esq., be a Library Committee, with power to take all proper measures for the preservation and increase of the library. 12. Resolved, That the Standing Committee be author- ized to apply to the Legislature for an act incorporating this Seminary, and to take all necessary measures for that object. 13. Resolved, That the Standing Committee, or a sub- committee to be appointed by them, be, and hereby are, specially empowered to receive the legacy of the late Jacob Sherred, Esq., transferred to the Trustees of this Seminary by the recent resolution of the New- York Semi- nary, and to vest the same as they may think proper, the capital sum to be always preserved inviolate. 14. Resolved, That the Standing Committee be author- ized to procure a portrait of Mr. Sherred for this Seminary, and one for the Branch School, and to cause a tablet to be erected to his memory in Trinity Church, in the city of New- York. 16. Resolved, That the next session of this Seminary, as to the course of education in the city of New- York, commence on the second "Wednesday of February, and terminate on the fourth Thursday of July next. The following gentlemen were duly nominated and ap- pointed to constitute, with the Bishops, the Standing Com- mittee contemplated by the above resolutions : Eev. Dr. Harris, Rev. Mr. Lyell, Rev. Dr. Milnor, Rev. Mr. Berrian, OP THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 165 Rev. Mr. "Wainwright, Rev. H. U. Onderdonk, Messrs. Wells, Lawrence, Ogden, D. S. Jones, Townsend, and McFarlan. Mr. Edward R. Jones was elected treasurer of this Se- minary during the pleasure of this Board. On motion, Resolved, That the late treasurer of the General Seminary at New-Haven, and the late treasurer of the New- York Education Society, be requested to settle the accounts of those institutions respectively, and trans- mit any balance of moneys, together with the papers and documents in their hands, to the treasurer of this Board. A letter from the Rev. Professor Turner was read, re- porting the progress of the students in the General Semi- nary for the first term of the second year's course of study. On motion, Resolved, That when this Board adjourn, it be to the Tuesday preceding the fourth Thursday in July next. The Board of Trustees adjourned. Attested, H. U. Onderdonk, Secretary. July 2Sd, 1822. At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held pursuant to adjournment, in Trinity Church, New-York, July 23d, 1822 :— Present — Right Rev. Bishops White, Hobart, and Croes ; Rev. Mr. Burhans, Mr. Lyell, Dr. Milnor, Mr. Berrian, Mr. Kemper, Mr. Wainwright, and Mr. Onderdonk; Messrs. Lawrence, Heyward, Ogden, Sullivan, D. S. Jones, McFarlan, and E. R. Jones. The business of the meeting was opened with prayer, conducted by the presiding Bishop. The minutes of the last meeting of this Board were read, and approved. The minutes of the Standing Committee of this Board since its organization were read. An Act to incorporate this Seminary, passed by the Legislature of the State of New- York, was read, as fol- lows : — 166 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES An Act to Incorporate the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States. Passed April 5 th, 1822, Whereas, Isaac Lawrence, John Wells, and Thomas Ludlow Ogden, a committee appointed for that purpose, in behalf of the said Seminary, have, by their petition to the Legislature, represented that a General Seminary for Theo- logical Education has been established within the state, under the authority of the Greneral Convention of the Pro- testant Episcopal Church in the United States of America; and in order to the more convenient management of the concerns of the said Seminary, and to the permanency of its establishment in this state, have prayed that the said Seminary may be incorporated: Therefore, Be it enacted, hy the people of the State of New- York, represented in Senate and Assembly, That the said Isaac Lawrence, John Wells, and Thomas Ludlow Ogden, and the other persons who now are, or hereafter shall be, trus- tees of the said Seminary, in pursuance of the constitution thereof, as now established, or as the same may be here- after altered or amended, shall be, and hereby are, consti- tuted a body corporate and politic, in fact and in name, by the name of "The General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States;" and by that name shall have succession, and be capable in law of suing and being sued, defending and being defended in all courts and places, and in all manner of actions, causes, and complaints whatsoever, and may have a common seal, and change the same at their pleasure ; and by that name and style be capable, in law and equity, of taking and holding, by devise or otherwise, or of purchasing, holding, and enjoying, to them and their successors, any real estate in fee simple or otherwise, and any goods, chattels, and personal estate, and of selling, leasing, mortgaging, or otherwise disposing of the said real and personal estate, or any part thereof, at their Avill and pleasure. Provided al- ways, that the clear annual income of such real and per- sonal estate, exclusive of any lands or tenements that may be occupied by the said Seminary for its accommodation, or that of its officers or professors, shall not exceed the sum of twelve thousand dollars. And be it further enacted, That the trustees of the said Seminary, already chosen and appointed, or hereafter to be chosen and appointed, in pursuance of the consti- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 167 tution thereof, as now established, or as the same may hereafter be altered or amended, shall have the care and management of the said Seminary, and of its estates; and shall have power, from time to time, to sell, and other- wise dispose of, the said estates, and to apply the avails thereof, and the other funds of the said Seminary, for its benefit and advantage, as they shall deem expedient; also, in conformity with the provisions of the said constitution, from time to time, to make by-laws and ordinances, for the appointment of professors, and other ofl&cers, in the said Seminary, for the government of the said Seminary, for regulating the duties and conduct of the officers, professors, and students therein, and for conducting its business and concerns : Provided the same be not inconsistent with the constitution and laws of this state, or of the United States. And be it further enacted, That this act be, and is hereby declared to be, a public act, and that the same be construed in all courts and places benignly and favorably for every beneficial purpose therein intended ; and that no misnomer or misdescription of the said corporation, in any will, deed, gift, grant, devise, or other instrument of contract or con- veyance, shall vitiate or defeat the same ; but that the same shall take effect in like manner as if the said corporation were rightly named: Provided it be sufficiently described to ascertain the intention of the parties. And he it further enacted, That the Legislature may at any time hereafter modify or repeal this act. Whereupon it was Resolved, That the Seminary accept the said act of incorporation. On motion. Resolved, That the Standing Committee be authorized to devise and procure a common seal for this Seminary. A Code of Statutes reported by the Standing Committee were read, amended and adopted, as annexed to the minutes of this meeting. A report from the Professors of the Seminary in the city of New- York was presented and read. On motion, Resolved, That the Standing Committee be authorized to modify the statutes for the use and govern- ment of the Branch School at Geneva. The following letter was received from Professor On- derdonk, viz.: 168 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES "New- York, July 2Sd, 1822. " Gentlemen — In prosecuting the duties of the Joint Professorship with which you honored me at your meeting last winter, I have experienced the full force of the objec- tion which then made me hesitate respecting the acceptance of it. I allude to the impossibility of justice being done to so responsible a station, without at least an abatement of the cares and duties of the pastoral office. The probability of experiencing this, which then overcame my reluctance, I have reason to believe, is now rather diminished than in- creased. Under these circumstances, I deem it my duty respectfully to tender my resignation of the department of Ecclesiastical History ; begging you, at the same time, to be assured, that whenever you find it practicable to afford me the means of relief from the full share of paro- chial duty which now devolves upon me, I shall be happy to consider the Seminary as having a claim upon my time and services in any way in which you may think proper to command them. "I am, gentlemen, very respectfully, your friend and obedient servant, "Benjamin T. Onderdonk." Whereupon, it was Besolved, That Professor Onderdonk be excused, during the pleasure of this Board, from the duties of the Professorship of Ecclesiastical History ; and that arrangements be made by the Faculty, with the ap- probation of the Standing Committee, for supplying the department of Ecclesiastical History. The following report was made by the Finance Commit- tee:— The Finance Committee beg leave to lay before the trustees a statement of the funds and property belonging to the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and also the amount subscribed in this city, not paid. The legacy left by tlie late Mr. Jacob Sherred, amount- ed on the first of May last to $57,750 Interest on the same to 1st Aui^ust, about 1,000 Bond of the Corporation of Trinity Church on interest 3,050 Stock in the Franklin Insurance Co $1,500 United States Stock 3,700 5,200 Cash in the hands of the Treasurer 2,726 Carried forward $69,72^ OP THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 169 Brought forward $69,726 00 Amonnt subscribed and not paid by the congrega- tion of Grace Church, conditionally, about $1 1,000 By sundry persons of other churches 5,825 $16,825 Donation of Mr. Warren of Troy, Scholarship $2,0U0 Deduct salaries that will become due in August. $1,325 00 " Debts due by the Education Society 324 24 " Expenses preparing the rooms for the Lib- rary and Students, and Stationery, about 600 00 $2,249 24 $67,476 76 62 Lots of ground at Greenwich, the gift of Mr. Clement C. Moore. E. E. Isaac Lawrence, Chairman. New- York, 23d July, 1822. A letter was read from the Standing Committee of the diocese of South Carolina, enclosing certain proceedings of the Convention of that diocese relative to this Seminary, and an address by the Bishop of that diocese on the same subject, and stating that the sum of $693 77 had been col- lected principally in the churches of the city of Charles- ton, for the use of the Seminary. Whereupon, it was Resolved, That the Standing Com- mittee take order respecting any measures they may deem proper arising out of the said communication. Resolved further, That this Board highly appreciate the zealous exertions of the Eight Rev. the Bishop, the Stand- ing Committee, and the other members of the diocese of South Carolina, in behalf of this Seminary ; and that the Secretary be directed to communicate to the Bishop the senti- ments of this Board, and transmit a copy of this resolution. The Library Committee presented a Report on the State of the Library, and recommending the appropriation of a sum not exceeding 600 dollars for the purpose of import- ing, or otherwise procuring, a sufficient number of elemen- tary and other text-books used in the Seminary, for the use of the students of the institution, together with a copy of the rules of the library. Whereupon it was Resolved, That $500 be appropriated to the purchase of books, under the direction of the Library Committee. 170 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES On motion, Resolved^ That the Standing Committee be requested to pay immediate attention to the collection of funds in the several states and dioceses. The following gentlemen were elected as the Standing Committee, Treasurer, and Secretary, for the ensuing year, viz. : Eev. Dr. Harris, Mr. Lyell, Dr. Milnor, Mr. Berrian, Mr. Wainwright, and Mr. Croswell ; and Mr. Wells, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Ogden, Mr. D. S. Jones, Mr. Townsend, and Mr. McFarlan, Standing Committee; Mr. Edward K. Jones, Treasurer ; and Rev. H. U. Onderdonk, Secretary. Resolved^ That the Finance Committee consist of Mr. Lawrence and Mr. McFarlan, with the treasurer. Resolved^ That Mr. John Pintard be requested to serve ■with the professors and the librarian, on the Library Com- mittee. Resolved, That the Standing Committee be directed to prepare a report of the State of the Seminary, to be sub- mitted to a special meeting of this Board previous to being laid before the General Convention in May next. The minutes of the Faculty of the Seminary were laid before the Board. On motion. Resolved, That vyhen ttis Board adjourn, it be to to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock, for the further dis- patch of business, and to attend the examination of the students. The Board of Trustees adjourned. Attested, H. U. Onderdonk, Secretary. July 24th, 1822. At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in the building of the Episcopal Charity School, New-York, July 24th, 1822 :— Present — Rt. Rev. Bishops White, Ilobart, and Croes ; Rev. Mr. Burhans, Mr. Lyell, Dr. Milnor, Mr. Berrian, Mr. Kemper, Mr. Wainwright, and Mr. Onderdonk ; Mr. N. Rogers, Mr. Heyward, Mr. McFarlan, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. D. S. Jones, and Mr. E. R. Jones. Resolved, That Messrs. Wells, Ogden, and the treasurer, the committee heretofore appointed by the Standing Com- mittee to confer with the executors of Mr. Sherred's will, OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 171 and to make a final adjustment with them on the subject of the legacy now vested in the Seminary, be, and they hereby are, authorized by this Board to complete that busi- ness, and upon receipt of the said legacy to cause the com- mon seal of this corporation to be affixed to some fit and proper bond and discharge to the said executors ; and Re- solved further^ That the said committee be authorized to relinquish the pews in Trinity Church and St. Paul's Church, and the vault erected by Mr, Sherred in his life- time, to Mrs. Sherred, or such other person or persons as may be deemed equitably entitled to the same, |in case the committee shall deem such relinquishment proper. Resolved, That the Standing Committee be directed to employ a janitor, and pay him a reasonable salary. Resolved, That this Board, now incorporated by the Legislature of the State of New- York, does hereby sanction. and approve all the minutes and transactions of this Board previous to its incorporation. The Board then attended the examination of the stu- dents of the Seminary, which was opened by the Presiding Bishop with prayers, and an appropriate address to the trustees, professors, and students. The Board of Trustees adjourned. Attested, H. U. Onderdonk, Secretary. Statutes of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States. Enacted by the Board ot Trustees, July 23d, 1823. CHAPTER I. Of Meetings, of the Board of Trustees. 1. The Board of Trustees shall meet statedly in the city of New- York, on the fourth Tuesday in June* every year ; and also in the year of the meeting of the General Conven- tion, on Wednesday of the week preceding the said meet- ings.f Special meetings may be convened agreeably to the provisions of the fourth article of the constitution. 2. At each annual meeting, the Board of Trustees shall appoint, by ballot, from their own number, a treasurer and secretary. * In the original MS. is July, instead oi June. t In the original MS. the two lines preceding the (t) are not found. — Ed. 172 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAPTER II. Of thk Standing Committee. 1. The necessary business of the Seminary, during the recess of the Board, shall be managed by a Standing Com- mittee, to consist of the Bishop of the diocese in which the Seminary is situated, and of such other Bishop or Bishops as may be in the city of New-York at any meeting of the committee, of the secretary and treasurer of the Board, and of six clerical and six lay trustees, to be elected an- nually by ballot. Of this committee, seven members, a Bishop, or the substitute provided in the ensuing section, being one, shall constitute a quorum. They may be con- vened by the Bishop of the diocese in which the Seminary is situated, and shall be convened by him at the request of any other Bishop, or of any two members. The senior Bishop present at any meeting of the committee shall be their chairman. 2. A member of the Board shall be appointed by the Bishop of the diocese in which the Seminary is situated, with the approbation of the Standing Committee, who shall have, in case of his absence, the like power of convening the Standing Committee, and of presiding at the same if no ' Bishop be present. CHAPTER III. Of Professorships, Scholarships, and Fellowships. 1. Any diocese, congregation, individual, or association of individuals, contributing $15,000 towards the founding of a professorship in this Seminary, or $10,000 towards the founding of a professorship in the Branch School, such professorship shall bear the name of the founder or founders, or such name as he or they may designate. 2. Any congregation, or individual, or association of individuals, contributing $5,000 for the founding of a fellowship, shall have the right, from time to time, to nominate from the students who shall have completed the prescribed course of studies, the individual who is to have the benefit of the same as a Fellow of this Seminary. The Fellows, whilst unmarried, and pursuing in the institution the course of theological studies prescribed by its regula- tions, shall have access to the library, and admission to all the lectures, and be entitled to receive annually, for a term not exceeding four years, the interest of the said sum OP THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 173 of $5,000, at the rate of five per cent, per annum. It shall be the duty of the Fellows to perform such literary and theological exercises as shall be assigned to them ; and if any Fellow shall pursue any profession or employment otherwise than in the service or by permission of the trustees, or shall fail at any time to comply with the rules and regulations of the Seminary, he shall forfeit his right to the benefit of the fellowship. 8. Any congregation, or individual, or association of individuals, contributing $2,000 for the founding of a scholarship, shall have the right to nominate, from time to time, the individual who is to have the benefit thereof ; and such individual, producing the like evidence of his qualifications as is required by the Canons of the Church in the case of candidates for holy orders, shall be entitled to gratuitous instruction in any Seminary which this Board may establish ; and also to receive annually the in- terest of the said sum, at the rate of five per cent, per an- num. But such individual shall be subject to all the rules and regulations of this Seminary. 4. Any individual contributing by will to the amount, and for the purposes specified in either of the two preced- ing articles, shall have the right to designate the name of the scholarship or fellowship, and also the person who shall possess the right of nomination to the fellowship or scholarship, according to the provisions contained in those articles respectively. 5. The Board, or the Standing Committee under their direction, shall faithfully appropriate to the support of ne- cessitous students all moneys which may be confided to them for that purpose. And as soon as the amount of the funds will warrant, they shall make suitable further pro- vision for the same purpose. CHAPTER IV. Of the Funds. 1. The funds shall be under the charge of a Finance Committee, to consist of the treasurer and two trustees, to be appointed by the Board of Trustees, with power to direct the investment of all funds belonging to this Semi- nary, subject to the control of the Board of Trustees or the Standing Committee. And no money shall at any time be drawn from the treasury, except by the appropriation and on the order of the Board of Trustees, or (in the case of current expenses) by the order of the Standing Committee. 174 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2. The Finance Committee shall annually lay before the Board of Trustees a statement of the funds belonging to the institution, and also a statement, in detail, of all the expenditures of the preceding year. CHAPTER V. Of the Course of Theological Learning. The course of Theological Learning to be pursued in this Seminary shall embrace the following departments :— 1. Oriental and Greek Literature; comprising the know- ledge which is necessary to the critical study of the Holy Scriptures in the original languages. 2. Biblical Learning; comprehending whatever relates to the criticism of the sacred text. 3. The Interpretation of the Scriptures; exhibiting the principles of Scriptural interpretation, and the meaning and practical application of the sacred writings. 4. The Evidences of Eevealed Eeligion ; establishing the genuineness, authenticity, and credibility of the Scrip- tures, and a view of the character and effects of Chris- tianity, of the various objections of infidel writers, with a refutation of them, and of moral science in its relations to theology. 5. Systematic Divinity ; presenting a methodical ar- rangement and explanation of the truths contained in the Scriptures, with the authorities sustaining these truths ; a statement .and refutation of the erroneous doctrines at- tempted to be deduced from the sacred writings ; and a particular view and defence of the system of faith pro- fessed by the Protestant Episcopal Church. 6. Ecclesiastical History ; displaying the history of the Churcli in all ages, and particularly of the Church of Eng- land, and of the Protestant Episcopal Church in this coun- try. 7. The Nature, Ministrj^, and Polity of the Church, comprising a view of the nature of the Christian Church, and of the duty of preserving its unity ; of the authority and orders of the ministry ; with a statement and elucida- tion of the principles of ecclesiastical polity, and an expla- nation and defence of that of the Protestant Episcopal Church; and also an exhibition of the authority and ad- vantages of liturgical service, with a history, explanation, and defence of the Liturgy of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and of its rites and ceremonies. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 175 8. Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence ; explaining and enforcing the qualifications and duties of the clerical office ; and including the performance of the service of the Church and the composition and delivery of sermons. CHAPTER VI. Of the Professors. 1. The instructions of this Seminary shall be conducted by the following professors, viz. : 1. A Professor of Oriental and Greek Literature. 2. A Professor of Biblical Learning and the Interpre- tation of Scripture. 3. A Professor of the Evidences of Eevealed Eeligion, and of Moral Science in its relations to Theology. 4. A Professor of Systematic Divinity. 5. A Professor of Ecclesiastical History, and the Na- ture, Ministry, and Polity of the Church. 6. A Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Elo- quence. 2. The professors shall constitute a Faculty, and meet according to their own rules ; the presence of the majority of the professors being necessary to form a Board. When there shall be a Bishop belonging to the Faculty, he shall preside at all meetings at which he is present. If no Bishop be present, the Faculty shall appoint a chairman at each meeting. 3. The Faculty shall have power to adopt such mea- sures, consistent with the constitution, statutes, and regu- lations of the Seminary, as they may deem expedient for securing the full benefit of the prescribed course of theo- logical study, and the due exercise of discipline. 4. The Faculty shall keep minutes of all their proceed- ings, and lay the same, together with a report of the state of the Seminary, and an account of the studies pursued therein since the last report, before the trustees at their stated meetings. CHAPTER Vn. Of the Students. 1. Every person producing to the Faculty satisfactory evidence of his having been admitted a candidate for holy orders, with full qualifications, according to the Canons of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, shall be received as a student in the Seminary. All others 176 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES may be admitted who shall produce satisfactory evidence of religious and moral character, and of classical and scien- tific attainments, and in general of such dispositions and habits as may render them apt and meet to exercise the ministry. 2. Every student shall, on his admission into the Semi- nary, subscribe his name to the following declaration, in a book to be kept for the purpose : — " We, the subscribers, students of the General Theological Seminary of the Pro- testant Episcopal Church in the United States, do solemnly promise, with reliance on Divine grace, that we will, during our connection with the Seminary, faithfully obey the laws thereof, and diligently prosecute all the studies, and perform all the duties which, according to the rules of the institution, may be required of us ; and, furthermore, that we will uniformly cultivate religious and moral dispo- sitions and habits, and, by every means within our proper sphere, endeavor to promote the reputation and interests of the Seminary." 3. On the admission of a student, his name shall be en- tered in a book to be kept by the Faculty for that purpose ; and in appropriate columns opposite each name, shall be recorded the time of admission of the students respectively, the time of their discontinuing attendance, and the cause of the same. And this list shall be laid before the trustees at their stated meetings. 4. The Faculty shall have the power of expelling any student for reasons which they may deem sufficient. In the case of the expulsion of a student who is a regularly admitted candidate for orders in this Church, or of his leaving the Seminary without approved reasons, information of the fact shall be sent to the Bishop, or, where there is no Bishop, to the Standing Committee of the diocese to which such candidate belongs. 5. As mere theological learning, unaccompanied with real piety, is not a sufficient qualification for the ministry, it is declared to be the duty of every student, with an humble reliance on Divine grace, to be assiduous in the cultivation of evangelical faith, and a sound practical piety ; neither contenting himself with mere formality, nor running into fanaticism. He must be careful to maintain, every day, stated periods of pious reading, meditation, and devotion ; and occasional special seasons for the more so- lemn and enlarged observance of these duties, together with that of such abstinence as is suited to extraordinary OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 177 acts of devotion, having due regard to the days and sea- sons recommended for this purpose bj the Church. In order to excite just views of the nature, responsibilities, and obhgations of the clerical ofl&ce, he should frequently and carefully read over the services for the ordination of deacons and priests, with a view of making their contents the subject of serious reflection, and an incitement to fervent prayer ; that, if admitted to either of those offices, he may have grace to be faithful in the discharge of its duties. He must be regular in attendance on the public service of the Church, not only on Sundays, but also, as his studies and other duties will admit, on holy-days and prayer-days, Sundays, in particular, he should consider as devoted, except the portions of them occupied in the stated services of the Church, to the private use of means for his advancement in Christian knowledge and piety. And with a view to the promotion of the same great ob- ject, it shall be the duty of the professors to commence their respective lectures or recitations with an office of de- votion appointed for the purpose, and to incorporate with their instructions, as opportunity is afforded, such advice and directions as may tend to the religious improvement of the students, and to their proper view of the true cha- racter and weighty obligations of the gospel ministry. CHAPTER VIII. Of the Course of Study. 1. The full course of study in this Seminary shall oc- cupy three years, each year comprising two sessions ; the first session commencing on the first Monday in October,* and terminating the day immediately preceding the Sun- day next before Easter ; and the second session com- mencing on the Wednesday in Easter-week, and terminating the last Saturday in June ;f from which time there shall be a vacation until the first Monday in October.* There shall also be a suspension of the exercises of the Seminary, from the day preceding Christmas-day to the festival of the Epi- phany inclusive; on Ash -Wednesday ; on the festival of the Ascension ; on Monday and Tuesday in Whitsun-week ; and on all days of thanksgiving or fasting appointed by the ecclesiastical or civil authority. 2. There shall be three classes in the Seminary, the term of study in each of which shall be one year. The stu- * In the first MS. the month named was November. + July in the original MS. — [Ed.] 12 178 MINUTES OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES dents wlio enter the first year shall compose the third class ; those advanced into the second year, the second class ; and those into the third year, the first class. 8. The course of study in the different classes shall be as follows : — 1. All the classes shall, on one day in each week, from the commencement of the first session of each year, and through the second session until the last of May, and as often on the day appointed as he may require, attend the Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, for the performance of the services of the Church, the delivery of original sermons, and the instructions and recitations, or other exercises, to which ho may think proper to call their attention. 2. In addition to the above, the following course of studies shall be pursued : — Third Glass. — This class shall attend the instructions of the Professors of Oriental and Greek Literature ; of Bibli- cal Learning and the Interpretation of Scripture ; and of the Evidences of Revealed Religion and of Moral Science in its relations to Theology ; at least one half of their time being devoted, during the first session, to the first-named of the above Professors. Second Class. — During the first session, this class shall attend the Professor of Oriental and Greek Literature ; the Professor of Biblical Learning, &c. ; and the Professor of the Evidences of Christianity. During the second session, they shall devote four-fifths of their time, not occupied as above stated, with the Professor of Pastoral Theology, to the Professors of Systematic Divinity, and of Ecclesiastical History, and the Nature, Ministrj^, and Polity of the Chris- tian Church; and the remainder to the Professor of Bibli- cal Learning, &;c. First Class. — This class shall attend the professors of -Systematic Divinity and of Ecclesiastical History, &;c. 3. The Faculty shall have power to make such altera- tions in this plan as they may find necessary. 4. Such arrangements shall be made by the Faculty, as that each class shall attend some one of the Professors at least oiice in every day. 5. The professors, in their respective departments, shall use as text-books such works only as are included in the course of study which has been, or may be, recommended by the House of Bishops, or as may be approved by the Faculty. And immediately after the close of each session, the professors shall give notice, in such mode as they may OF THE GENEEAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 179 think proper, of the day of the commencement of the next session, and of the books which will immediately be used by the class which next enters the Seminary. 6. In order more effectually to secure the benefits of the above course of study, every applicant for admission shall enter the Seminary, in the third class, at the commence- ment of the first session; unless, upon* examination by the Faculty, he be found qualified to take his station in either of the other classes, or in the said third class at any period after the commencement of its first session ; in either of which cases he may be admitted accordingly, and be en- titled to the same rank and privileges as the original mem- bers of the class into which he enters. 7. Every student in this Seminary must be a member of one of the classes, and engage in all the studies which appertain to his class. 8. At the close of the second session in each year, the students shall undergo an examination on their studies, by the professors, in the presence of the Board of Trustees. 9. At the conclusion of the full course of study, each student who shall have sustained his examinations in a satisfactory manner, shall receive a testimonial of the same, signed by the professors, and countersigned by as many of the trustees as may be convenient. CHAPTER IX. Of the Library. The entire charge and direction of the library, and the disposal of such sums as the trustees may, from time to time, appropriate to it, and of such as may be specially given for its use, shall be intrusted to a Library Commit- tee, consisting of the professors, the librarian, and such other person or persons as the trustees may, from time to time, associate with them: the said committee to report their proceedings to the trustees at all the meetings of that body. CHAPTER X. Of the Theological Society. 1. The students of the Seminary shall be formed into a society, to meet weekly during each session, for the pur- pose of discussing questions, delivering theses or sermons, declamation, and exercises in reading, and for other objects connected with their literary and theological improvement; and particularly for such religious exercises as are calcu- 180 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES latecl to excite and clierisli evangelical affections and pious habits. 2. The constitution of the above Theological Society- shall be formed, and alterations may be made therein, by the concurrent vote of the Faculty and of the students. Attested.^ May 16ih, 1823. At a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, summoned in conformity with the constitution of the same, and held in Trinity Church, New- York, May 16th, 1823 :— Present — Eight Kev. Bishop Hobart and Bishop Brownell ; Eev. Dr. Jarvis, Mr. Crocker, Mr. Burhans, Mr. Croswell, Dr. Lyell, Mr. Berrian, Dr. Milnor, Mr. Wainwright, Dr. Wyatt, Dr. Gadsden, and the Secretary. Mr. Rogers, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. AVells, Mr. Townsend, Mr. McFarlan, Mr. Ogden, Mr. D. S. Jones, and Mr. E. E. Jones. The meeting was ojDened with prayer, conducted by the presiding Bishop. The minutes of the last meeting of this Board were read, and approved. The minutes of the several meetings of the Standing Committee of the Seminary, since the last meeting of this Board, were read. The minutes of the Faculty were laid before this Board. The following preamble and resolution were proposed and adopted, viz. : — Whereas, from information communicated to this Board, there is reason to believe that the persons particularly in- terested in the Branch School at Geneva are disposed to relinquish that establishment : Therefore, Resolved, That the Standing Committee be authorized to abolish the Branch School at Geneva, in case they should ascertain that this measure is expedient and proper. A letter was read from the Eev. Allston Gibbes, secre- tary of the Standing Committee of the Diocese of South Carolina, and also a printed resolution of the Convention of the Church in that state, suggesting certain amendments of the statutes of the Seminary. * The MS. is here, probably through accidental omission, without the Secretary's signature. — [Ed.] OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMmARY. 181 Whereupon it was Resolved, That in Chapter I., Section 1, of the Statutes, after the word " year," there be added, " Except in the year of the stated meeting of the General Convention ; when they shall meet on the Wednesday of the week preceding the said meeting." Also, Resolved, That in Chapter VIII., Section 8, of the Statutes, after the word " Trustees," there be added, " But in the year of the meeting of the General Convention, this annual examination shall take place at the time of the stated meeting of the Board of Trustees. On the day after the examination is closed, there shall be a public com- mencement, at which such exercises shall be performed by the students, as the Faculty shall direct." On motion. Resolved, That the Standing Committee be authorized for and in the name of this Seminary to give a bond to the executors of the late Jacob Sherred, condi- tioned to indemnify them against any loss or damage, by reason of the payment to this Seminary of the legacy be- queathed to it by the said will ; also, on receiving such payment, to release the said executors from all claims and demands under the said will, or otherwise ; and that the secretary affix the corporate seal of this Seminary to such instrument or instruments, for these purposes, as may be proper. Resolved farther, That this Seminary will, at all times, indemnify the individuals who may join in the bond re- quired by the said executors, in respect to debts and lega- cies, and with this view will hold and retain as an inviolate fund the capital sum arising from Mr. Sherred's legacy. Resolved further, That a bond, conditioned for the full indemnification of the individuals referred to in the last resolution, be executed under the seal of the Seminary, to be affixed thereto by the secretary ; and that Mr. Wells, Mr. Ogden, and the treasurer, be a committee to prepare such bond. On motion. Resolved, That a committee of five be ap- pointed to report to this Board their opinion as to the best means of increasing the resources of this institution, and diminishing the expenses of the students ; and Bishop Hobart, Bishop Brownell, Eev. Dr. Gadsden, Mr. McFar- lan, and Mr. E. E. Jones, were appointed said committee. The Board of Trustees adjourned till one o'clock to- morrow. Attested, H. U. Onderdonk, Secretary. 182 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES May 17th, 1828. At an adjourned meeting of the Trustees of tlie General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in Trinity Church, New-York, May 17th, 1823 :— Present — Eight Eev. Bishop Ilobart and Bishop Brow- nell ; Eev. Dr. Jarvis, Mr. Crocker, Mr. Burhans, Mr. Croswell, Mr. Berrian, Dr. Milnor, Mr. Wainwright, Dr. Gadsden, and the Secretary ; Mr. Lawrence, Mr. McFarlan, Mr. Townsend, and Mr. E. E. Jones. The minutes of the last meeting of this Board were read, and approved. The committee appointed to report the best means of in- creasing the funds of the Seminary, and diminishing the expenses of the students, made the following report, which was accepted, and ordered to be included in the report to be submitted by this Board to the General Convention, viz. : — " The committee appointed to report the best means of increasing the resources of this institution, and diminish- ing the expenses of the students, report: — That it is expe- dient that four agents be appointed to collect funds for the Seminary; one in the states east of New-York; one in the State of New- York, one in New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland, and one in the states of Virgi- nia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia. That the expenses of these agents be defrayed, and that they be allowed such compensation as the Standing Committee may deem proper. " That the Eev. Samuel B. Hull be the agent for the states east of New- York ; Mr. Floyd Smith, for the State of New- York ; Mr. Eobert Croes, for the states of New- Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland ; and the Eev. William Barlow, for the states of Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia ; and that the president of the Standing Committee be empowered to appoint addi- tional agents, and to fill up any vacancies which may oc- cur in any of the appointments ; and that the agents be under his direction. " That it is expedient that the agents for the northern and middle divisions commence their operations as soon as possible ; and those of the southern, as early as it may be practicable in the fall. " That it is expedient that at the meeting of the General OF TkE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 183 Convention, application be made for subscriptions ; and tliat the Eev. Dr. Gadsden be the agent for this purpose. " That, as soon as the funds of the institution will admit, it is expedient that a house be rented for the occupation of some suitable person who will board the students of the Seminary at proportionablj reduced charges." The Standing Committee presented a report of the pro- ceedings and state of the Seminary ; which was considered and amended, and ordered to be laid before the General Convention. Resolved^ That a committee of three be appointed to confer with the Eev. Mr. Bedell, and the delegates to the General Convention from North Carolina, on the subject of the subscriptions to this Seminary in that diocese ; and the Right Rev. Bishop Brownell, Rev. Dr. Milnor, and Rev. Dr. Gadsden, were appointed said committee. Resolved^ — That the agents appointed at the present meeting of this Board be directed to collect the arrears on the old subscription lists. The Board of Trustees adjourned. Attested, H. U. Onderdonk, Secretary. Copy of Bond referred to in Minutes of IQth Maij, 1823. Know all Men by these Presents, That we, the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, are held and firmly bound unto the Rev. John Cornelison, of Bergen, New- Jersey, and George Arcularius and Jacob Lorillard, of the city of New- York, the executors of the last will and testament of Jacob Sherred, late of the City and State of New- York, gentleman, deceased, in the sum of one 'hundred and twei:|ty-two thousand five hundred dollars, lawful money of the United States of America, to be paid to the said John Cornelison, George Arcularius, and Jacob Lorillard, their execu- tors, administrators, or assigns ; for which payment well and truly to be male, we bind ourselves and our successors firmly by these pre- sents. Sealed with our corporate seal, dated the second day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty- three. Whereas, the above-named Jacob Sherred, deceased, in and by his last will and testament, in writing, bearing date on 'or about the twenty-eighth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty, after having thereby given and bequeathed divers legacies and bequc: .} ^^^7 ^^ Edward E. Jones, Treasurer. Whereupoii it was Resolved^ That the above documents be referred to the Standing Committee, to be examined and audited. On motion. Resolved^ That Chap. IV., Section first, of the Statutes, be so amended, as that the Finance Committee shall consist of four of the trustees and the treasurer. The Board proceeded to the election of the Finance Committee ; and Mr. Isaac Lawrence, Mr. Henry McFar- lan, Mr. Jacob Lorillard, and Mr. Thomas S. Townsend, were' elected, to constitute, with the treasurer, the said committee. The Board proceeded to the nomination and election of a treasurer and secretary ; and Mr. Edward E. Jones was nominated and elected treasurer, and the Eev. H. U. Onderdonk was nominated and elected secretary. The minutes of the Standing Committee for the past year were read. Resolved^ That the Committee of Finance be charged with the collection of outstanding subscriptions and dona- tions, and the procuring of further subscriptions for this Seminary ; with power to appoint agents for these pur- poses, and to adopt and carry into effect such other mea- sures as they may deem necessary or useful in furtherance of this object: And that all powers heretofore granted in- consistent with this resolution be revoked. 16 242 ABSTRACT OF THE PROCEEDINGS The proposed statute respecting scliolarsLips, contained in tlie minutes of the Standing Committee, being before the Board, it was Resolved^ That the same be adopted, and a title prefixed. The said statute and title arc in the words following, viz. : CHAPTER XI. OF THE APPROPRIATION OF THE INCOME OF SCHOLARSHIPS. 1. Any beneficiary who may be nominated to a scholar- ship by a congregation, or individual, or association of in- dividuals, having a right according to the statutes of this institution so to nominate, shall receive from the treas- surer, quarterly, on the order of the Chairman of the Standing Committee, at the rate of five per cent, per an- num on the amount paid into the funds for the endowment of such scholarship, during the time he shall continue to be a student in the Seminary, and conform to its regula- tions ; the said emolument to commence on the day of his entrance upon his studies, and to terminate on the day on which he shall cease to be a student : Provided always, that in the case of any beneficiary who shall have com- pleted his studies, and receive the honors of the institu- tion, the said emolument shall be continued until the first day of the session next succeeding the termination of his stu- dies : And provided also, that no more than one beneficiary shall receive emolument from the same scholarship at the same time. 2. Whatever interest may accrue during the vacancy of any scholarship, shall be applied to the increase of the capital of this institution. It appearing from th^ proceedings of the Standing Com- mittee that the title to- the lands given by Clement C. Moore for the use of a Theological Seminary, "is now com])letely vested in the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States," it was Ordered^ that this fact be mentioned by way of record on the minutes of this Board, and that the title papers re- main in the custody of the treasurer. The minutes of the Standing Committee on the subject of the buildings being before the ]3oard, it was Resolved^ That they be referred to a committee, to consist of five trustees : I OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 243 And the Rev. Mr. Montgomery, Rev. Mr. Kemper, Mr. Adams, Mr. Ogden, and Mr. Lorillard, were appointed said committee. On motion. Resolved^ That the Rules of Order be, and they are hereby repealed. The Board proceeded to the election of six clergymen and six laymen, who, with the Bishops of New- York at the time of any meeting, and the treasurer and secretary, should constitute the Standing Committee for the ensuing year : And the Rev. Dr. Harris, Rev. Dr. Lyell, Rev. Mr. Ber- rian. Rev. Dr. Milnor, Rev. Dr. Wainwright, and Rev. Mr. Creighton; Mr. Ogden, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. D. S. Jones, Mr. McFarlan, Mr. Townsend, and Mr. Lorillard, were elected. A communication was received from the Faculty relative to the Examination of the Students, and the Commence- ment,— the former to be held to-morrow and the next day in the room of the Historical Society, and the latter on Friday next, in Christ Church. The following communication was received from the Fa- culty, on the subject of Rules for the Grovernment of Fel- lows, viz. : The Faculty of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, beg leave to report to the trustees, that they have attended to the resolution which was passed at the last annual meeting of the Board, in relation to the government of Fellows ; but as they have not yet been able to j)repare rules on that subject, they request permission to defer a final report un- til the next regular meeting of the trustees. In the mean time, the Faculty expect to acquire some knowledge of the regulations which are in use on the subject of Fellowships in England ; which may enable them to suggest considerations more satisfactory than any they are competent to offer at present. By order of the Faculty, B. T. Onderdonk, Secretary. New- York, June 26ih, 1826. Whereupon it was Resolved, That the request of the Fa- culty in the said matter be granted. 244 ABSTRACT OF THE PROCEEDINGS Resolved^ Thcat this Board adjourn, to attend the Exam- ination to-morrow and the next day, and the Commence- ment on Friday ; and to assemble for the de.' pitch of other business, on Friday, at one o'clock, P. M., in Christ Church. At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in Christ Church, New- York, (after the attendance of members of the Board at the solemnities of the Commencement,) June 30th, 1826 : Present — The Right Rev. Bishop White, Bishop Hobart, and Bishop Croes ; the Rev. Dr. Jarvis, Rev. Dr. Lyell, Rev. Mr. Berrian, Rev. Dr. Mil nor. Rev. Dr. McVickar, Rev. Dr. Wainwright, Rev. Mr. Kemper, Rev. Mr. Mont- gomery, Rev. Mr. Allen, and the Secretary ; Mr. Troup, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Ogden, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. D. S. Jones, Mr. E. R. Jones, Mr. McFarlan, Mr. Townsend, and Mr. Loril- lard. The minutes of the meeting on the 27th inst. were read, and approved. The minutes of the Faculty were laid before the Board, and read. On motion. Resolved, That the adjustment of accounts between this Seminary and the late agent for collections be referred to the Finance Committee. The committee appointed on the 27th instant, on the sub- ject of the buildings, made the following report, viz : The committee to whom was committed that part of the minutes of the Standing Committee of June 26th, 1826, in relation to contracts for building, &c., beg leave to report, that having taken the same into consideration, they are una- nimously of opinion — 1. That it is expedient to finish the Seminary edifice at present in progress. 2. That the estimated expense is $30,000, being $10,000 more than the sum heretofore appropriated and disbursed. That in order to furnish this excess, the committee recom- mend that $5,000 be loaned by the treasury of the Semi- nary, in anticipation of funds to be collected out of this diocese; and the like sum to be borrowed from other OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 245 sources, in anticipation of funds to be collected within the same. 3. That it be recommended to the Board to refer this matter to the CommittcQ of Finance, to take the necessary measures for collecting and procuring subscriptions. Jas. Montgomery, Chairman. June 30, 1826. Which report having been maturely considered, the fol- lowing resolutions were adopted : — 1. Resolved^ In consideration of the circumstances stated in the proceedings of the Standing Committee, relative to the new building at Greenwich, that it is expedient forth- with to complete and enclose the same ; and that for this purpose a further advance of $5,00U, in aid of the Building Fund be, and hereby is authorized, in anticipation and upon the faith of further contributions towards that fund to be raised out of the diocese of New-York ; and that a Com- mittee of Finance be, and they hereby are authorized to raise by loan, on the bond of this corporation or otherwise, a similar sum, in anticipation and upon the faith of further contributions towards the Building Fund to be raised with- in the diocese of New-York. 2. Resolved, That although deeply impressed with the paramount importance of erecting a common habitation for the students, and two of the professors, with their families, in a situation so retired and healthy at all seasons of the year, and in all respects so convenient and eligible as that pro- vided by the munificent donation of Mr. Moore, yet the trustees would deeply deplore the necessity of perma- nently abstracting for this purpose any portion of the cap- ital now belonoing to the Seminarv ; that the Committee of Finance be instructed to communicate this feeling of the trustees to the friends of the institution throughout the United States, and to express to them the earnest hope of the trustees, that, through their exertions, all the advances for the Seminary buildings heretofore charged on the gen- eral funds of the Seminary, may be speedily replaced. 8. Resolved, That the Bishops and Standing Committees of the several dioceses be most earnestly and respectfully requested to co-operate with the Committee of Finance, in procuring contributions towards the funds of the Seminary, and in facilitating their collection. 246 ABSTRACT OF THE PROCEEDINGS 4. Resolved, That the General Conventiou of the Protest- ant Episcopal Church be most respectfully requested to suggest any measures which may appear to them advisable, in furtherance of the above mentioned objects ; and that they be specially requested to take into consideration the expediency of their designating the amount which, upon a fair estimate of the relative resources of the several dioceses, ought to be raised in each, as well for the Building Fund as towards the general funds of the Seminary. On motion, Resolved, That Mr. William E. Whittingham be again allowed the academical privileges of a Fellow, as granted to him last year. On motion, Resolved, That the Finance Committee be authorized to make such compensation as they deem suit- able to the keeper of the New-York Institution, for his ser- vices during the examinations of this Seminary for the three last years. The amendments in the course of study proposed last year, and postponed to the present meeting, being before the Board, it was Resolved, That the several proposed amendments be adopted ; and that a second division of the third Section of Chapter VIII. of the Statutes read as follows: — "2. In addition to the above, the following course of studies shall be pursued : — " Third Class. — This class shall attend the instructions of the Professors of Oriental and Greek Literature ; of Bibli- cal Learning, and the Interpretation of Scripture ; and of the Evidences of Eevealed Eeligion, and of Moral Science in its relations to theology. " Second Class. — During the first session this class shall attend the Professors of Oriental and Greek Literature ; of Biblical Learning, &c. ; of Systematic Divinity ; and of the Evidences of Christianity. During the second session they shall devote at least one half of their time not occu- pied as above stated with the Professor of Pastoral Theol- ogy ; to the Professors of Systematic Divinity; and of Ec- clesiastical History, and the Nature, Ministry, and Polity of the Christian Clmrch ; and the remainder to the Profes- sors of Oriental and Greek Literature ; and of Biblical Learning, &c. ^^ First Class. — This class shall principally attend the OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 247 Professors of Systematic Divinity; and of Ecclesiastical History, &c. ; and shall also attend the Professors of Orien- tal and Greek Literature ; and of Biblical Learning, &c. ; according to such arrangements as may be made by the Faculty." On motion, Resolved, That the Faculty be requested to examine the students, at the next stated examination, on Ecclesiastical History. The proceedings of the Standing Committee, on the sub- ject of abolishing the Branch School at Geneva, being be- fore the Board, the following j)reamble and resolutions were passed, viz : — The Trustees of the Geneva Academy ; the Eector, Church- wardens and Vestrymen of Trinity Church at Geneva; Orin Clark, rector of the said church, and Professor in the Branch Theological School heretofore established at Ge- neva in connection with the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States ; Daniel McDonald, lately Principal of the Geneva Academy, and Professor in the same Branch Theological School ; and Samuel Colt and William S. De Zeng, a committee charg- ed with the collection of funds for the permanent endow- ment of the new College at Geneva; in and by a certain deed, bearing date the 2-ith day of June now instant, exe- cuted under the seals of the said Geneva Academy and Trinity Church respectively, and under the hands and seals of the said Orin Clark, Daniel McDonald, Samuel Colt, and William S. De Zeng ; after referring to the instrument of renunciation and release mentioned in the minutes of this Board, of 27th July, 1824, and after reciting the incorpora- tion of the College at Geneva, and that the Protestant Epis- copal Society for the Promotion of Religion and Learning in the State of New- York have secured to the use and benefit of the said college the yearly income of eight thousand dol- lars, payable half-yearly, at the rate of six per cent, per an- num; having for themselves respectively, and for and on behalf of all other persons and bodies corporate in anywise interested or concerned in the premises, fally and uncon- ditionally ratified and confirmed the above mentioned in- strument of renunciation and release, which said deed is now filed with the Secretary of this Board ; therefore, 1. Resolved, That the said Branch School at Geneva be, and the same hereby is abolished. 248 ABSTRACT OF THE mOCEEDINGS 2. Resolved, That the trustees of the Soeictj for the Promotion of Eeligion and Learning in the State of New- York now are, and forever hereafter shall be, entitled to four scholarships in this Seminary, with all the rights and privileges given and granted, or hereafter to be given and granted to the founders of scholarships under and by virtue of any of the statutes of this Seminary; subject, however, to such general regulations, not inconsisteQ.t with the rights of founders, which this Seminary may hereafter make in regard to scholarships. On motion. Resolved, That the thanks of this Board be presented to the Eight Kev. Bishop Croes, for his address delivered this day at the Commencement ; and that he be requested to furnish a copy of the same for publication. On motion. Resolved, That in Chaj^ter YIII. Section first of the Statutes, the words ' the last Saturday in June' be altered to the words, the /Saturday next succeeding the fourth Tuesday in June. On motion, Resolved, That the duty of instruction in the Evidences of Christianity be, for the present, assigned to the Professor of Systematic Divinity. Resolved, That the thanks of this Board be presented to the Historical Society, for the use of their room for holding the examination of the students. Ordered, That the Secretary publish, with all convenient despatch, the proceedings of this Board during its present annual meeting. The Board of Trustees adjourned. Attested. H. U. Onderdonk, Secretary. 1 OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 24^ PROCEEDINGS, &c. November 1, 1826. At a stated meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Gen- eral Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in Trinity Church, New- York, November 1st, 1826 :— Present — Right Rev. Bishop Elobart, Bishop Croes, and Bishop Bowen ; Rev, 'Mr. Butler, Rev. Dr. Lyell, Rev. Mr. Berrian, Rev. Dr. Milnor, Rev. Mr. Creigh- ton, Rev. Dr. Wainwright, Rev. J. Croes, Jr., Rev. Mr. Allen, Rev. Mr. Meade, Rev. Mr. McGuire, Rev. Dr. Gads- den, and the Secretary ; Mr. Troup, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Og- den, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. D. S. Jones, Mr. McFarlan, Mr. E. R. Jones, Mr. Lorillard, Mr. Mayo, and Mr. Heyward. The meeting was opened with prayer, conducted by the presiding Bishop. The minutes of the meeting of this Board in June last, were read and approved. The report of the Faculty was read, as follows : — The Faculty of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, re- spectfully make to the Board of Trustees the following re- port: The Seminary having been in operation but one month since the last meeting of the trustees, there is but little to report on the subject of the course of studies. It has com menced in the usual order,' Avitli such variations as were re- quired b}" the alterations in the statutes made by the trus- tees at their last meeting. In the department of the Nature, Ministry and Polity of the Church, it is intended to in- troduce, as a text-book, the three letters of the Rev. Wil- liam Law to Dr. Hoadly, Bishop of Bangor. The profes- sor of this department has uniformly recommended to the students the perusal of these letters, and been anxious to introduce them as a text-book. The time however al- lotted to the course woidd not admit of their being thus introduced ; it will be now effected by omitting the study of "Reeve's Apologies," except the treatise on the right use of the Fathers appended to that work. The frequent 250 ABSTRACT OF THE PROCEEDINGS -^ references to tlie Fathers, and copious extracts from tliem in tlie course of studies in this department, were thought to justify the change. The Faculty feel much gratification in reporting an ac- cession of fourteen students, since the opening of the Sem- inary this year, viz. : — On October 2d, John M. Guion, A. B., of New- York ; Eobert W. Harris, A. B., of New-York ; Paul Trapier, A. B., of South Carolina ; and Ulysses M. Wheeler, A. B., of New- York. On October 3d, 'Edward Ballard, of New-York, Edward Y. Higbee, of Delaware, and Horatio Potter, A. B., of New- York. On October 9th, Eobert W. Goldsborough, A. B., of Maryland ; Henry Gregory, A. B., of New- York ; and Hewlett E. Peters, A. B., of New-York. On October 16th, John Wiley, Jr., of Delaware. On October 30th, William Croswell, A. B., of Connecticut. On October 31st, Clement F. Jones, of Penn- sylvania, who had formerly belonged to the Seminary ; but received on request last year, an honorable dismission, and William H. Judd, A. B., of Connecticut. Of the above, all entered the Third Class, except Messrs. Potter and Judd, who were admitted into the second, and Mr. Jones, who was admitted into the first, they having, on examination, been found qualified for those classes respectively. Messrs. Leland and Marshall, who were absent at the last public examination, by leave of the Faculty, have returned. The whole present number of the students is thirty, as follows : — First Class, Hiram Adams, of New-York ; John W. Curtiss, of New- York ; AYilliam A. Curtiss, of New- York ; Samuel Fuller, Jr., of New- York ; George Hinton, of New- York; William H. Lewis, of Connecticut; Edward W. Peet, of Connecticut; Abdiel Phoebus, of New-York; Thomas Young, of South Carolina ; and Clement F. Jones, of Pennsylvania. — 10. Second Glass, Harry Finch, of Connecticut ; William Lucas, of Pennsylvania ; Alexander W. Marshall, of South Carolina, Isaac Pardee, of New- York ; John C. Porter, of New- York; Ephraim Punderson, of New-York; Dexter Leland, of South Carolina ; Horatio Potter, of New- York ; William H. Judd, of Connecticut. — 9. Third Class, John M. Guion, of New-York ; Eobert W. Harris, of New-York ; Paul Trapier, of South Carolina ; Ulysses M. Wheeler, of New-York ; Edward Ballard, of New- York ; Edward Y. Higbee, of Delaware ; Eobert W. Goldsborough, of Maryland; Henry Gregory, of New- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 251 York; Hewlett E. Peters, of New- York ; Jolin Wiley, Jr., of Delaware ; William Croswell, of Connecticut. — 11. Ail which is respectfully submitted. Signed in behalf of the Faculty, J. H. Hob ART, Chairman. Attested, B. T. Onderdonk, Secretary. New- York, Octoher Zlst^ 1826. The following report from the treasurer was presented and read : — • Since the 27th June last, the day on which the last account of the treasurer was submitted to the trustees, there have been received by him, in addition to the balance then remaining on hand, and which amounted to $ 567 33 Of subscriptions in Maryland, collected by Bishop Kemp 283 75 Bishop Ravenscroft's subscription and interest 51 50 Of subscriptions in North Carolina, collected by the Rev. G. T. Bedell 200 00 Of subscriptions in New- York 289 75 Interest and dividends on capital 1,190 29 This amount of the Permanent Fund, called in to be ap- plied to the buildings, as part of the appropriation of 10,000 made by the trustees in the year 1824 9,100 00 Total ..$11,G82 62 There have been paid to the Rev. R. B. Croes, for print- ing 1200 copies of a list of subscribers 75 00 For house rent and salaries 1,150 00 Allowance to scholars 56 25 This amount transferred to the Building Fund as part of the appropriation of $10,000 mad^in 1824 9,883 23 $11,164 48 Leaving in the treasury a balance of 518 14 Of subscriptions to the Building Fund and interest thereon, there have been received 9,691,70 To which add the amount before stated as part of the ap- propriation of $10,000 9,883 23 Will give the sum of 19,574 93 which has been expended on the buildings. On motion, Resolved^ That Mr. Lawrence, Mr. McFarlan, Mr. E. R. Jones, Mr. Lorillard, and the Secretary, be a com- mittee to prepare a report to the General Convention of the 252 ABSTRACT OF THE PROCEEDINGS proceedings and state of the Seminary, agreeably to the second article of the constitution. Resolved further^ That the said committee state in their report the amonnt of contributions received from the sev- eral dioceses, as far as they can be ascertained. The following letter was received from the Eev. Profes- sor Doane, of Washington College, Hartford, and read : "Washington College, October %Olh, 1826. " Rev. and Dear Sir — " I have the pleasure to inform you that a large i:)ropor- tion of our students have just formed themselves into a society, styled ' The Washington College Association, aux- iliary to the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America.' Their funds arc to be raised by an annual subscription of one dollar constituting membership, and by donations which the members pledge themselves individually to solicit among their friends. As we have students from nearly all the New- England and Atlantic states, an interest in the Seminary will thus be widely extended. At the annual meeting in June, the funds in hand will be transmitted to your treas- urer, subject to the order of the Board of Managers here, by whom the beneficiary (a preference will be given to our own graduates) will be designated. A copy of the constitution will on some convenient occasion be transmit- ted to you. Be pleased to communicate the above intel- ligence to the Board of Trustees, and assure them that it is but a small earnest of what it is intended, under God, shall be done here for the Churcli. May Episcopalians before many years learn that it is not less their interest than their duty to cherish their own institutions ! The list of officers of the Washington College Association will be transmitted to the Messrs. Swords, for insertion in the Almanac. — With assurances of kind remembrance, &c., "Your friend, &c., "G. W. Doane. " Rev. H. U. Okderdonk, Secretary to the Board of Trustees of the General Theo- logical Seminary, New-York.'' Whereupon, it was Resolved, That the Secretary express to the Washington College Association, auxiliary to this OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 253 Seminary, tlie gratification of tliis Board in learning the zeal they have evinced in its cause and that of the Cluirch. On motion, Resolved^ That the Standing Committee be authorized to provide for instruction in the department of Ecclesiastical History, until the next stated meeting of this Board. The Board adjourned until Friday next, at 12 o'clock, to meet in Trinity Church. Attested, H. U. Onderdonk, Secretary. November M, 1826. At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in Trinity Church, New- York, November 3d, 1826 :— Present — Right Rev. Bishop Hobart, Bishop Criswold, and Bishop Bowen ; Rev. Mr. Wheaton, Rev. Dr. Lyell, Rev. Mr. Berrian, Rev. Dr. Milnor, Rev. Mr. Allen, Rev. Mr. Meade, Rev. Dr. Gadsden, and the Secre- tary ; Mr. Lawrence, Mr. McFarlan, Mr. Lorillard, and Mr. E. R. Jones. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The report of this Board to the General Convention of the proceedings and state of the Seminary, as prepared by the committee appointed for the purpose on the 1st inst., was read and adopted : And it was Ordered^ That the same be presented, on be- half of this Board, to the General Convention of the Pro- testant Episcopal Church, at its approaching meeting in Philadelphia. The Board of Trustees adjourned. Attested. H. U. Onderdonk, Secretary. SUBSCRIPTIONS IN THE CITY AND STATE OF NEW-YOEK TO THE cneral Sljeological 0cminatg OP THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES. PERMANENT FUND. City of New-Yorh. Paid. Due. Dollars. Dollars. Joshua Jones 1,000 Do. when at New-Haven 100 Jacob Sherred -' 1,000 Philip Hone 1,000 Do. when at New-Haven 250 Estate of James McEvers 1,000 William Bayard 500 Brockholst Livingston 500 Mrs. John Jones and three Sons 500 Isaac Lawrence, when at New-Haven 500 Thomas H. Smith 500 George Lorillard 500 Edward R. Jones 500 Do. when at New-Haven 50 H. McFarlan 500 Rev. James Milnor 400 100 Nehemiah Rogers 300 200 John G. Coster 350 Do. when at New-Haven 250 Mrs. H. A. Coster 250 H. A. Coster, when at New- Haven 250 B. W. Rogers 300 John Rogers 300 M. Clarkson 250 David Lydig 250 William Rhinelander 250 John J. Glover 250 H. Le Roy 250 Wright Post 250 Nathaniel Prime 250 256 SUBSCRIPTIONS IN THE STATE OF NEW-YORK Paid. Due. Dollars. Dollars. Moses Rogers 2.50 Thomas S. Townsend 250 Nicholas Fish 2.'50 J. Loiillard 250 D. IS. Jones 250 Edward Lyde 100.... 150 Riirht Rev. .lohn H. Hobart 250 William Bayard, Jun 150.... 100 Thomas L. Osdeii 250 John Low . . /. 250 Gabriel Furmaii 250 JohnT. Irving 250 Isaac Jones 200 Lewis C. Hamersley 200 Joseph Blackweli 125 James Boggb 1 25 Goold Hoyt 1 25 Thomas N. Stanford 125 Thomas Bolton 1 25 Edward W. Laiglit 125 Benjamin M. Brown 100 Thomas Swords 100 James Swords 100 00 Henry Rogers 100 John Day 1 00 H. C. De Rham \ 100 Eobert Brown John A. Moore John Fleming Elizabeth Ludlow Moiris Robinson Thomas L. Clark Samuel Flewwelling Thomas S. Clarkson , William Brown Elizabeth Ferguson J. S. Scbermeihorn Richard J . Tucker Cornelius Oakley Abraham Valentine William E. Dunscomb Thomas I). Moore John R. Wheaton Benjamin Haight John 11. Contoit, Jr Ferdinand Suydam Jonathan J. Coildington Ale.vander Ogsbury, Jr William Barnes ... Ca-h, J. L Do. C. W Do. J. W. L ' .'. Charles Newton . 100 80... . 20 100 75... . 25 50... . 50 40... . 60 40... . 60 50 50 50 50 50 25... . 25 25 25 20 20 20 20 20 10 10 10 10 10 10 5 TO THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 257 Paid. Due. Dollars. Dollars. James Cummings 5 Philip Henry 5 A. Wright 5 Christopher Heiser 5 Andrew Ten Eyck 5 T. Woodhead 3 Cash S2, Cash $2 4 John R. Triplet 50 Charles Wilkes 50 Peter Roosevelt, when at New-Haven 200 Mrs. Rogers, when at New-Haven 200 Isaac Carow, when at New- Haven 200 John Bristed, when at New-Haven 100 F. De Peyster 250 John Pintard 100 George bcott 3 John Slidell, 50 dollars, by instalments five years, commencing October 15, 1823 — paid two instal- ments 20 30 George W. Murray, 50 dollars, ditto, commencing 17th October, 1823— ditto 20 30 David Hadden 50 Daniel Oakey 20 John Cowman 5 Jacob Walton 5 Cash from two individuals 3 31 Cash 1 St. Michael's and St. James's — New-YorTc. Mrs. Winthrop 10 Valentine Nutter, 5 dollars, payable to the Rev. Mr. Richmond . St. Luke's — Greenwich, Cash 5 Edward Hardy 5 Henry Bicker, 50 dollars, by instalments of 10 dol- lars for five years, commencing October 25, 1853. . 10 40 James Stewart 2 Cash 2 George Coggill .... 5 Jonathan Secor 1 St. Stephen's — New- York. David Marsh, 10 dollars, payable 1st Jan. 1825 10 Jacob Tier 5 E. T. Pinkney 2 J. A. Hardenbrook 5 S. Kingsland 5 J. Emmons 1 A. Fink 5 Cash 5 17 258 SUBSCRIPTIONS IN THE STATE OF NEW- YORK Paid. Due. Dollars. Dollars. J. Chad wick ; 10 D. Metsereau 10 Cash 10 Henry Wicker 3 Cash 1 John Brunn 3 J. Fash 1 Mrs. ClotiidaSmith 1 Oliver Woodrufif. 2 Geneva — Ontario County. Robert Troup 500 Ditto, in addition to his former subscription, $100 for " the Bishop Hobart Scholarship" 100 Schenectady. J. C. Duane 100 J. J. De Graaf 15 S. W. Jones 10 James 1. Carley, 10 dollars, payable to the Eev. Mr. Proal 10 Abraham Van Ingjen, 5 dollars — ditto 5 Isaac Hi ggs, 5 dollars ditto .... 5 Richard Cooke 5 WiUiam M'Camus 1 Fairfield — Herkimer County. Rev. Pbineas L. Whipple 5 Henry Graves 3 Troy. Scholarship subscribed by Eliakim Warren 2000 Stephen Warren • 100 Nathan Warren 100 ■Collection in the Church 77 6 Nathan Bouton 50 Wilham Bradley 50 Ddanesburg. Miss Catharme L. Duane 100 Cooper's-Town — Otsego County. Rev. Frederick T. Tiffany, 10 dollars, payable October 1st, 1824 10 George Pomeroy 20 Miss Ann Williams 15 William H. Averill 15 John F. Ernst, 10 dollars, payable May 1st, 1824 10 Miles Benjamin 10 Joseph Dottin Husbands 10 R. M. Miller, 10 dollars, payable October 1st, 1824. . . 10 John II. Prentiss 5 Harvey Luce 2 TO THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 259 Le Grand Fairraan Joseph B. Walton, 2 dollars, payable 1st Jan., 1824. Cherry- Valley — Olsego County. Levi Beardsley Burnhardt Henn Cash Paid. Due. Dollars. Dollars. 1 2 Claverack. J. Rutzen Van Rensselaer. 100 Utica — Oneida County. Jedediah Sanger, of New-Hartford 100 Morris S. Miller. B. Walker N. Williams R. M. Malcohn. K. Winne A. B. and others . R. Marshall Johnstown — Montgomery County. Rev. Parker Adams, 25 dollars, by instalments for five years — paid three instalments Abraham Morrell, 5 dollars, by instalments for five years — first instalment of 1 dollar paid 2d Decem- ber, 1823 T. A. Stoutenburgh A. Haring James Campbell, jun Jacob Settle James Lobdell Roland Dewey W. S. Campbell George Johnson William Settle Asahel Whitney Joseph Farmer Cash from three individuals, 1 dollar each Cash Red-Hook- Edward P. Livingston A Lady Pierce Catlin -Dutchess County. PouGHKEEPSiE — Dutckess County. William Davies. Leonard Davis. . James Emott. . . . N. P. Tallmadge. Cash John L. Fonda. . , 50 50 50 20 20 11 15. sa 100 5 1 100 100 50 5 3 2 10 10 260 SUBSCRIPTIONS IN THE STATE OF NEW-YORK Hyde-Park, Dutchess County. Morgan Lewis, 100 dollars, payable in ten annual in- stalments, from July 1st, 1825 Dr. Benjamin Allen, 50 dollars, payable October 1, 1824 Rev. Samuel R. Johnson James D. Livingston Cash Edmund H. Pendleton James Russell William Broom Christopher Hughes Dr. Hunting SherriU Cash Judge Johnson Westchester County. John P. De Lancey, Mamaroneck Mrs. Mary De Lanaey, ditto Lloyd Daubeny, New-Rochelle Laird M. H. Butler, ditto, 25 dollars, payable to the Rev. Mr. Bayard, January 1st, 1825 Cash — New-Rochelle Frederick Guion, ditto Anthony Norroway, ditto, annual subscription of one dollar for five years, commencing July 19th, 1824. Benjamin Isaacs, Bedford Dr. G. C. Bayley, Mamaroneck William Bush, Rye Cash, ditto John Hawkins, ditto Samuel Lyons, ditto David Brown, Rye, 2 dollars, payable to Mr. Thomp- son Hachaliah Brown, ditto Michael Moore, ditto, annual subscription of one dol- lar for five years, from the 21st July, 1824 Newton — Long Island. Rev. Evan M. Johnson, 30 dollars, payable by in- stalments of three years, September 30, 1823 Mrs. Johnson, 20 dollars, for the Fund for indigent Students, by instalments, two years John Young, 30 dollars, instalments of three years, October 8th, 1823, one half for indigent Students. . John Alsop, for indigent Students Henry Barclay, 50 dollars, instalments five years, September 30, 1823 John Ebbets, 50 dollars, ditto, Sept. 30, 1823 George Gibbs Gilbert Van Mater Ruth Woodward Paid. Due. Dollars. Dollars. 100 50 50 10 25 2 1 2 10 50 20 10 10 50 10 1... 30 20 30 10 10. 50 10 5 50 25 50 40 TO THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 261 Paid. Dollars. Jamaica — Long Island. Timothy Nostrand 10 Elizabeth Harvey 10 Daniel Kissam 10 Benjamin T. Kissam 10 Mrs. Cod wise, five dollars, payable to the Rev. Mr, Say res 5 John Van Nostrand 2 Miss Hannah Wickham 3 A Widow's mite 1 Flushing — Long Island. Isaac Peck . 10 James Bloodgood 10 Thomas Phillips 10 Sarah B. Payne 5 Thomas Lawrence 2 Cash 2 North-Hempstead and Hempstead — Long Island. Dr. Benjamin Treadwell 5 Samuel L.Hewlett 5 Joseph L. Hewlett 5 George Hewlett 5 Benjamin Hewlett 5 Thomas Treadwell 5 Whitehead Hewlett 3 WiUiam MitcheU 2 Subscriptions in other Parts of New-York. Mrs. Jane Murray, Coldenham 5 Thomas Golden, ditto 5 Gertrude Golden, ditto 3 Cash — Ulster county 5 A young lady, ditto 1 Rev. Ravaud Kearney, 50 dollars, for the " Bishop Ho- . bart Scholarship," five instalments 20. , Due. Dollars. 30 BUILDING FUND. Paid. Due. Doll. Doll. Jacob Lorillard 207 Robert Troup 150 George and Mrs. War- ner 125 John B. Coles 100 David S. Jones 75 Rev. William Berrian. . 50 Mrs. Eliza Ludlow 50 Jonathan Ogden 50 J. G.Leake 50 Margaret Jones 50 Paid. Due. Doll. Doll. Gideon Lee 50 Richard Oakley 50 Edward Lyde 50 Henry M'Farlan 50 Rev. William Creighton 30 E. Bliss 25 J. D. Beers 25 Williams. Craig 25 George Jones 25 Dr. Pendleton 25 Thomas W. Ludlow... 25 262 SUBSCRIPTIONS IN THE STATE OF NEW- YORK John Fleming , John D. Myers, jun . . Henry De Groot Thomas Hammersly. , R. Whittingham . John Heath Martin Hoffman Nathaniel F. Moore. . John Pintard Miss Hammersley. . . John Graff Andrew Murray . . . . Miss Lyde Mrs. Black Van Hook Mrs. Barden Mrs. F. Clarkson Miss Shaw George C. Morgan . . . Samuel Jarvis Lewis Hartman William Bakewell. . . M. Bitter D. A. Cushman John R. Wheaton. . . . Two Ladies T. Seymour Henry Ritter Michael Ortley Miss Haight A Lady Mrs. Frances Cooper. Paid. Due. Doll. Doll- 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 20 20 20 20 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 5 5 5 5 5 3 cash' Elizabeth Fink. Twenty-one " Subscribers , Edward N. Cox Floyd Smith James N. Wells Miss Rivington John Watts, Jun Rev. J. F. Schroeder. . , Henry Overing. . . . . , Henry Walton Ann Rogers Ann Thomas John Watts Catharine Ritter Michael Ortley Nicholas Fish Rev. Dr. Feltus Edward W. Laight Henry Gary Jacob Houseman Jacob Stout , Romeo Wads worth John M'Vickar Edward Delafield C. White, jun Rev. George Upfcld . . , Lady Mary Watts D. Mallory Mrs. Farmer George N. Waite B. M'Davit Paid. Due. Doll. Doll. 64 10. .40 10. .15 5.. 20 50.. 50 100 50 50 50 50 25 Grace Church, NewTork. Goold Hoyt 100 Peter Schermerhorn, jr. 100 David Hosack 50 John Haggerty 50 H. C. De Rham lOO Francis Barretto, jun. . . 25 Henry Rogers 25 John Glover lOO Daniel Oakey 20 Samuel Jones 50 Gulian Ludlow 50 G. Wisner 20 L. C. Hamersley 20 John B. Graves 20 James Whitehouse 20 Henry Laverty 25 James Boggs 50 Henry Barclay 50 David R. Lambert. . . . Dr. Post Samuel Ward Moses Rogeys Robert Ray Joseph Nichols Joseph Hudson , Richard L Tucker Francis Tomes Elisha Tibbets Dr. J. Bayley John Delafield John L. Schermerhorn . Robert White David B. Ogden General Bogardus J. L. Lawrence M'Clintock 10 5 50 50 50 50 20 50 10 50 25 25 10 10 10 10 20 10 10 20 50 50 50 50 50 50 25 25 25 25 25 20 20 20 15 10 5 TO THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 263 Paid. Due. Paid. Due. Doll. Doll. Doll. DoU. James Thompson 25 H. A. Coster 100 John G. Coster 50 Dr. S. W. Moore 25 David Austen 50 Benjamin Moore 50 Joseph Fowler 15 Charles Wilkes 50 George Long 5 Rev. Dr. Turner 50 H. Hepburn 5 Rev. Dr. Wainwright. . 20.. 80 Huntington. 5 Isaac Lawrence 100 M. Burnham 5 Thomas Asten 10 Henry Brevoort 25 Isaac Jones, jun 10 Henry Ward 10 St. Gkorge's Church, New-York. Thomas H. Smith 500 Robert C. Barfe 10 Thomas Lawrence 50 C.andG. Belden 10 James Milnor 50 Walter Mitchell 5 Thomas S. Townsend. 50 Abel Edgar 5 Thomas Ash .... . 50 John A. Mitchell 5 James A. Burtis 50 William Whitlock, 5 Hubert Van Wageneu. 25 Frederick T. Peet 5 John Anthon 25 25 Charles Bostwick John Banks 5 John Chambers 5 James D. Wallace .... 25 Richard Patton 5 B. L. Woolley 25 Thomas Bloodgood. . ,. 25 O.H. Hicks 25 Mrs. Gilleatt 20 Robert and George A. John Low, jun 5 Bartow 25 Joseph Kissam 10 John Ruekel 20 Samuel J. Beebe 3 Joseph Foulke 25 J. D. L.Walton .. 25 John Robbins 25 C. W.Taylor 5 Edward Killogg. 25 L. Hartman 5 Elijah Humphreys . 25 Isaac Carow 50 George Tredwell 25 John L. Brewster ..... 10 Joseph W. Brackett. . . 25 David R. Dunham. , . . 15 Dr. Drake 25 25 A. Young 10 Samuel Gilford Frederick A. Guion 5 Edmund More wood. . . 25 Edward Higgins 10 John Noble 25 20 Thomas T. Smith William Stoutenburgh. 5 Moses Judah 5 Nicholas Anderson 10 J.H.Taylor 5 H.N. Bush ]0 10 Donation 20 Cornelius Van Ranst, . . Mark Spencer. 5 Hezekiah Wheeler. . . . 10 10 James Ladd 5 Frederick A. Tracey. . . Mary Dunham 20 Dr. Stearns 10 10 JohnH. Hill 20 Zachariah Griswold Thomas Lewis 5 William Thorne 10 Joseph Petit 5 E. Green 10 Cash from Sundry indi- Henry H. Panton 10 viduals 32 John Marston 10 St. Akn's Chi racH, Brooklyn. James B. Clark 25 Robert Carter 25 John H. Moore 20 L. Van Nostrand 20 Cash by a lady 30 Adam Tredwell 25 264 SUBSCRIPTIONS IN THE STATE OF NEW-YORK Paid. Due. Doll. Doll. Thomas March 2 0 A. H. Van Bokkelin... 20 J. W. Burtis 5 E. Worthington 1 C.H.Richards 5 J. G. Swift 20 A.H 50 Mrs. H. Cornell 10 Paid. Due Doll. Doll. Jehiel Jagger 20 Mrs. Patchem 5 Mrs. Barmsted 3 Cash by a lady 52 F.C.Tucker 20 Mrs. Luqueer 10 K. V. W. Thome 20 The following are Subscribers and Donors to the Library. John Pintard, Esq., principal contributor ; E. Atwater. Esq. ; Reverend George Boyd; Right Rev. Thomas C. Brownell, D. D. ; Rev. Lewis P. Bayard ; Rev. Abraham Beach, D. D. ; Henry Brevoort, jun., Esq. ; Rev. Harry Croswell ; Mr. Edwin B. Clayton ; Charles Dennison, Esq. ; James Eastburn, Esq. ; Rev. Henry J. Feltus, D. D. ; John W. Francis, M. D. ; P. P. Goeiet, Esq. ; Mr. John A. Hicks; Right Rev. John H. Hobart, D. D. ; Rev. T. H. Home, M. A. (England) ; David Hosack. M. D. ; Rev. Jackson Kemper ; Rev. Thomas Lyell, D. D. ; Z. Lewis, Esq. ; A. C. Magruder, Esq.; Charles M'Evers, Esq. ; Ennals Martin, M. D. ; C. C. Moore, Esq. ; Rev. James Milnor, D. D. ; Rev. Matthew Matthews ; Miss P. Ogden ; Rev. Phineas Pelt, Archdeacon of Oxford, England ; Mr. F. W. Porter ; Rev. Andrew Price, M. A., of Tul worth, England; Rev. W. Richmond; Rev. William Rodgers, D. D. ; Rev. Addison Searle; Rev. John Stanford, A. M. ; Mr. George Shaw ; John Slidell, Esq. ; Elias Shipman, Esq. ; Messrs. T. & J. Swords; Mr. William Shippey ; Rev. Samuel H. Turner, D. D. ; Rev. George Upfold, M. D. ; Gulian C. Verplanck, Esq. ; Hubert Van Wagenen, Esq. ; John Watts, M. D. ; Right Rev. William White, D. D ; Rev. Jonathan M. Wainwright, D. D. ; Mr. Richard Whitting- ham;Mr. Albert Wunnenberg; Rev. Leonard Woods, D. D. ; Rev. Eli Wheeler; Messrs. R. P. and C. Williams; Benjamin W. Rogers; Richard M. Lawrence ; Isaac Lawrence ; Philip Hone ; Frederick De Peyster; Isaac Carow ; Rev. John Bristed; Rev. W. Berrian ; Rev. W. Creighton; Rev. J. Croes, jun. ; Rev. R. B. Croes; Rev. G. W . Doane; Rev. M. Eastburn ; Rev. E. M. Johnson ; Rev. S. R. Johnson ; Rev. M. H. Lance; Rev. J. M'Vickar ; Rev. J. Montgomery: Rev. B. T. Onder- donk ; Rev. E. Rutledge ; Rev. J. F. Schroeder ; Rev. Charles Burroughs ; John Redman Coxe, M. D. ; Edward W. Peet;Rev. Hugh James Rose, M. A., of Horsham, Sussex. England ; Rev. Henri L. P. F. Pene- veyre, D. D. ; Rev. Lewis P. Bayard ; Mr. Hiram Adams; Messrs. G. & C. CarviU; Rev. J. Chapman; Rev. F. Dalcho, M. D. ; W. Hayward, Esq. ; Rev. G. Holden, England ; Rev. B. Hutchins; Rev. H. II. Norris, England: Rev. J. C. Rudd, D. D. ; J. Rogers, Esq. ; Mr. William Wail. N. B. — It is respectfully suggested to the friends of the General Theological Seminary, that donations of books to the Library of the Institution will be very thankfully received by the Jiibrarian, or by any of the Faculty. Direct to care of T. k J. Swords, Now-York. The Treasurer is Edward R. Jones, Esq., Broadway, New-York. TO THE GENEKAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 265 The amount of money collected in the State of New-York, as stated in the List of Subscribers, was received Permanent Fund. From the Vestry of Trinity Church, to be appropriated by the Trustees in aid of the Subscription for erecting Buildings on the Ground conveyed by Cle- ment C. Moore, being a le- gacy from the late Godfrey Coon — . , From the Parish of Trinity Church, N. Y.$l 1,188. . " " Grace Church, do.. 4,975.. " " St. George's Church, do. . 1,400.. " " St. Mark's Church, do.. 977.. " " Christ Church, do.. 750.. « " Zion Church, do.. — .. " " St. Stephen's Church, do.. 69.. " " Da St. Esprit do.. 100.. " " St. Thomas's Church, do. . — . . " " St. Luke's Church, do.. 25.. " Church at Troy 2,377.. " " at Geneva 600.. " '' at Brooklyn 356.. " " at Utica 301.. " " at Poughkeepsie 258 . . " " at Newtown 165.. " " at Hyde-Park 150.. " " at Schenectady 131.. " " at Red-Hook 106.. " " at Duanesburg 100., '• " at Claverack 100., " " at Cooperstown 78.. " " at Westchester 68.. " " at Jamaica .•. 51 . , " " at Flushing 39.. " " at Hempstead 35.. " " at Johnstown 35., '•' " at Cherry Valley 15., " " at Fairfield 8.. '•' other Parishes 36 . . Building Fund. Total. — . . S3,393 1,252 1 s $12,440 1,910. 6,885 1,710. . 3,110 270. . 1,247 — . 750 200. 200 175. 244 25. 125 95. 95 35. 60 — . 2,377 — . 600 356 — . 301 — 258 — . 165 — 150 ^ — . 131 — 106 — . 100 — 100 — . 78 — 68 51 — 39 — . 35 35 — . 15 — . 8 — . 36 Ijpdt>,558 Agents are now engaged in obtaining subscriptions to the Building Fund in this city. OF THE BOAKD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF THE PEOTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHUECH IN THE UKITED STATES OF AMERICA.* At a stated meeting of the Board of Trustees of tlie General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in Trinity Church, New- York, June 26th, 1827 :— Present — The Eight Eev. Bishops White, Hobart, Croes, and Brownell ; the Eev. Mr. Marsh, Eev. Mr. Noble, Eev. Mr. Butler, Eev. Dr. Eeed, Eev. Dr. Lyell, Eev. Mr. Ber- rian, Eev. Dr. Milnor, Eev. Mr. 0. Clark, Eev. Mr. Creigh- ton, Eev. Mr. L. Smith, Eev. Mr. Lacey, Eev. Dr. Wain- wright, Eev. Mr. W. L. Johnson, Eev. Mr. Eodney, Eev. Mr. Avery, and the Secretary ; Col. Troup, Mr. Ogden, Mr. D. S. Jones, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. McFarlan, Mr. E. E. Jones, Mr. Townsend, Mr. Lorillard, Mr. "Warren, Mr. W. Johnson, and Governor Paynter. The meeting was opened with prayer, conducted by the presiding Bishop. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The minutes of the Standing Committee were read. Information was communicated to the Board, in a letter from Mr. Brindley to the Eev. Dr. Wainwright, that a pew in St. Paul's Church, Boston, had been given to this Semi- nary by Mr. D. A. Tyng ; whereupon, it was Resolved., That the Secretary acknowledge the receipt of Mr. Brindley's letter, and also request him to cause the * At their Annual Meeting, held in the city of New- York, from the 26th to the 29thof June, 1827. 268 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES said pew to be sold or rented, as he shall deem most ad- visable, for the benefit of this Seminary. Information was communicated to the Board, that the Right Rev. Bishop Ravenscroft had expressed a willing- ness to collect the outstanding subscriptions in North Carolina ; whereupon, it Avas Resolved, That he be respectfully requested to attend to the said business, and also to obtain further contributions for this Seminary. On motion. Resolved, That the Rev. Walter D. Addison be appointed an Agent for obtaining subscriptions for this Seminary in the States of Maryland and Virginia. The Board proceeded to the election of a treasurer and secretary, and also of six clergymen and six laymen, who, Avith the Bishops in New- York, at the time of any meeting, and the treasurer and secretary, should be the Standing Committee for the ensuiug year ; when Mr. Ed- ward R. Jones was chosen Treasurer, and the Rev. H. U. Ondcrdonk, Secretary ; and the Rev. Dr. Harris, Rev. Dr. Lyell, Rev. Mr. Berrian, Rev. Dr. Milnor, Rev. Dr. Wain- wright, Rev. Mr. Creighton, Mr. Ogden, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. D. S. Jones, Mr. McFarlan, Mr. Townsend, and Mr. Lorillard, were chosen members of the Standing Com- mittee. The following communication, announcing the formation of a Scholarship Society in St. Thomas's Church, New- York, was read : "New-York, 2.%th June, 1827. " Rev. and Dear Sir — " Agreeably to a resolution of the Scholarship Society of St. Thomas's Church of this city, I enclose the first Annual Report of their proceedings, with a request that you Avill lay the same before the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary. " I am happy to state, tliat since the printing of the re- port, the fund has been raised by additional contributions to about eight hundred dollars. " Very respectfully, " Your friend and servant, " Cornelius R. Duffie, ■ ' ■ " Rector of St. Thomas's Church, New- York. " Rev. Henry TJ. OxnEUDOXK, Secretary to the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary.'' OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 269 Whereupon it was Resolved, That the secretary express to the Scholarship Society of St. Thomas's Church, New- York, the gratification of this Board at the zeal and liber- ality they have evinced in the cause of the Seminary and of the Church. The Eight Eev. Bishop Croes stated to the Board that a Scholarship was in progress in the diocese of New- Jersey, and that its present amount was about $1,800. ^ The report of the Faculty was read, as follows : — The Faculty of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, beg leave respectfully to report to the trustees of the same — • That the course of studies continuing to be prosecuted in the same manner as in past years, no new views on that subject are to be presented. The approaching examination will enable the trustees to judge of the efficiency with which the operations of the Seminary have been conducted since the last report. Durhig the past year, fourteen new students have been admitted, as particularly mentioned in the report to the trustees at their meeting in November last, aboiit one month after the opening of the Seminary, subsequently to the last vacation. The following students have, in the course of the year, been dismissed on their own application : Of the First Class, Messrs. Young and Lewis. Of the Second Class, Messrs. Leland and Potter; the lat- ter to take effect after the close of this session. Of the Third Class, Messrs. Gregory, Wheeler, and Croswell. Mr. Jones, of the First Class, left the Seminary a few weeks since, without having stated his reasons to the Faculty. Messrs. Trapier and Goldsborough, of the Third Class, have leave of absence until the commencement of the next session. One very usual reason, since the institution of this Se- minary, for students requesting dismissions, has been the necessity of their engaging in teaching, or other suitable employment, for their support during the term of their studies. There are many evils to the Seminary, as well as to the Church at large, arising out of the prosecution of only a partial course of study. The deep sense of this. 270 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES wtich, from their peculiar opportunities of observation, tlie Faculty feel, is their reason for here adverting to the fact, and respectfully stating their conviction, that an increase of the number of scholarships would be among the most effectual means of advancing the interests of the Seminary, and of course rendering more efficient the patronage of its friends, and the direction and guardianship of the trustees. Nor can the Faculty refrain from expressing the hope that the truly desirable Canon passed by the last General Con- vention, requiring candidates for holy orders to continue such for three years, will also have the happy effect of securing a more general attendance at the Seminary during the full course. The present number of students is twenty- one, as fol- lows : First Class. Hiram Adams, of New-York. John W. Curtis, A. B., of New-York. William A. Curtis, A. B., of New- York. Samuel Fuller, Jun., A. M., of New- York. George L. Hinton, of New- York. Edward W. Peet, A. M., of Connecticut. — 6. Second Class. Harry Finch, A. B., of Connecticut, William Lucas, of Pennsylvania, Alexander W, Marshall, A, B., of South Carolina. Isaac Pardee, A. B,, of New-York, John C. Potter, A. B,, of New- York, Ephraim Pundcrson, A. B., of New- York. Horatio Potter, A. B,, of New- York.— 7. Third Class. John M. Guion, A. B., of New- York. Kobcrt W, Harris, A. B,, of New-York. Paul Trapier, A. B., of South Carolina. Edward Ballard, of New-York. Edward Y. Higbce, of Delaware. Kobcrt W, Goldsborough, A, B., of Maryland. Hewlett E, Peters, A. B,, of New- York. John Wiley, Jun., of Delaware. — 8, OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMLNARY. 271 The following resolution has been adopted Toy the Faculty:— "Each professor shall, at each lecture, recitation, or other exercise, note the absent students in a book to be kept by him for that purpose ; in which book shall also be noted their excuses, if any be given. And the books thus kept shall be open to the inspection of the Faculty and the trustees." Agreeably to the above resolution, the books of the professors are now laid before the trustees. All which is respectfully submitted. Signed by order of the Faculty, J. H. HOBART, Chairman. Attested, B. T. Onderdonk, Secretary. New- York, June 25, 1827. The report of the Library Committee was read, as fol- lows : — To the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protectant Episcopal Church in the United States. The Library Committee respectfully report, that the number of volumes at present in the library is 3,344; namely, 736 folios, 585 quartos, and 2,023 octavos and under. The increase during the last year has been 59 folios, 38 quartos, and 99 octavos and under — 41 volumes folio, 18 volumes quarto, and 55 volumes octavo, have been sold and exchanged in pursuance of the permission to that effect granted by the trustees at their meeting in June, 1826. Of these, 27 were odd volumes. With the pro- ceeds, 29 volumes folio, 17 volumes quarto, and 9 volumes octavo, have been procured by purchase and exchange. Others have been ordered from abroad, but have not yet arrived. The following donations have been received : — From Rev. T. Bowdler, of England, through Dr. S. F. Jar- vis, 15 vols, folio, 1 vol. 4to., 24 vols. 8vo., 3 vols. l2mo. 272 PEOCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES From Rev. T. H. Home, A. M., 1 vol. 12mo. Rev. Edmund D. Barry, D. D., 3 vols, folio. Rev. Benjamin T. Onderdonk, D. D., 2 vols. 8vo., 1 vol. 24mo. Rev. Jonathan M, Wainwright, D. D., 3 vols, folio, 21 vols. 4to., 1 vol. 24mo. Rev. Thomas Brientnall, 5 vols. 4to. Rev. AVilliam Creighton, 8 vols, folio (the Antwerp Polyglot.) Rev. Samuel R. Johnson, 3 vols. 8vo., 2 vols. 12mo. Rev. Henry M. Mason, 1 vol. folio. Rev. William H. Potter, 1 vol. folio. Rev. Henry U. Onderdonk, M. D., 1 vol. folio. Rev. George Weller, 1 vol. 4to., 1 vol. 8vo. Mr. Hiram Adams, 1 vol. 4to. Messrs. G. k C. Carvill, 30 vols, folio, 1 vol. 4to. William Handy, M. B., 16 vols. 8vo., 22 vols. 12mo. Clement F. Jones, 3 vols. 12mo. Alexander C. Magruder, Esq., 30 vols. 8vo., 18 vols. 12mo., 3 vols. 24mo. Mr. Edward W. Peet, 1 vol. 4to., 1 vol. 8vo. John Pintard, Esq., 6 vols, folio, 5 vols. 4to. Mr. Thomas N. Stanford, 1 vol. foho, 2 vols. 4to., 2 vols. 8vo., 6 vols. 12mo. Messrs. T. & J. Swords, 1 vol. 4to., 5 vols. 8vo. Mr. William Whale, 2 vols. 8vo. Mr. R. Whittingham, 2 vols, folio, 3 vols. 8vo., 2 vols. 12mo. Many of the books added during the past year have been of more than ordinary value ; among them may be reckoned the Antwerp Polyglot, and that of Reineccius ; the great Rabbinical Bibles of Bomberg and Buxtorf ; the Critici Sacri ; Erasmus' first, second, and third editions of the New Testament; the editions of the Vulgate, by Stephens and Gryphscus; and many others of a similar character. Respectfully submitted, J. H. Hob ART, Chairman. Attested, W. R. Whittingham. A communication was received from the Faculty, re- questing certain alterations in Chap. VIII. Sect. 1., and in Chap. X. Sect. 1 of the Statutes; — which was referred to a OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 273 committee, consisting of tlie Right Eev. BisLop Croes, Eev. Dr. Milnor, and the Secretary. The minutes of the Faculty were laid before the Board. A communication was received from the Faculty on the subject of the Annual Examination of the Students, and the Commencement. The Board adjourned to attend the Examination on to- morrow and the next day, and the Commencement on Fri- day, and to assemble for the despatch of other business on Friday the 29th instant, at one o'clock, p. M., in St, John's Chapel. Attested. H. U. Onderdonk, Secretary. At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Epis- copal Church in the United States, held in St. John's Chapel, New- York, June 29th, 1827 — after the attendance of the members of the Board at the solemnities of the Com- mencement : — ■ Present — The Right Rev. Bishops "White, Hobart, and Croes; the Rev. Mr. Marsh, Rev. Mr. Burhans, Rev. Mr. Noble, Rev. Mr. Butler, Rev. Dr. Lyell, Rev. Mr. Berrian, Rev. Dr. Milnor, Rev. Mr. 0. Clark, Rev. Mr. Lacey, Rev. Mr. L. Smith, Rev. Mr. Creighton, Rev. Dr. Wainwright, Rev. Mr. Croes, jun., Rev. Mr. W. L. Johnson, Rev. Mr. J. Montgomery, Rev. Mr, Rodney, Rev. Mr. Avery, and the Secretary ; Colonel Troup, Mr. Ogden, Mr. D. S. Jones, Mr. E. R. Jones, Mr. McFarlan, Mr. Townsend, Mr. Loril- lard, Mr. Kean, Governor Paynter, and Mr. Hey ward. The minutes of the last meeting were read and apj^roved The Right Rev. Bishop Croes, from the Committee to whom was referred the communication from the Faculty requesting certain alterations in the Statutes, presented a report, recommending that Chap. VIII. Sect. 1., read as follows : — " The full course of study in this Seminary shall occupy three years, each year comprising two sessions; the first session commencing on the first Monday in October, and 18 274 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES terminating on tlie Saturday immediately preceding tlie second Monday in February ; and tlie second session com- mencing on the second Monday in February, and terminat- ing on the Saturday next succeeding the fourth Tuesday in June ; from which time there shall be a vacation until the first Monday in October. There shall be also a suspension of the exercises of the Seminary, from the day preceding Christmas-day to the festival of the Epiphany inclusive ; on Ash- Wednesday ; during Passion-week ; on Monday and Tuesday in Easter- week; on the festival of the Ascension ; on Monday and Tuesday in Whitsun-week ; and on all days of thanksgiving or fasting appointed by the ecclesiastical or civil authority," Also that Chap. X., Sect. 1, commence as follows : — " The Students of the Seminary shall be formed into a Society, to meet weekly during each session, or otherwise under the direction of the Faculty; for the purpose," &c. The Account Current of the Treasurer was presented, and a summary of the same, together with the report of the Finance Committee, were read as follows : — • The Account Current of the Treasurer, of which the fol- lowing is a summary, exhibits the following receipts into the treasury during the past year, viz.— Balance of account rendered 27th June, 1826, $567 33 Fiom the Rev. R. B. Croes, on account of subscriptions in Maryland, 150 00 T. & J. Swords, Bishop Ravenscroft's subscription and interest, « 51 50 Right Rev. Dr. Kemp, subscriptions in Maryland, 512 50 Henry McFarlan, do. in New-York 239 75 Rev. G. T. Bedell, by the hands of Dr. Milnor, on account of collections in North-Carolina, ...... 200 00 Rev. J. Kemper, by the hands of Isaac Lawreuce, the amount accumulated in the hands of a Board of Agents at Philadelphia, 1,084 00 Isaac Lawrence, on account of collections made by the Rev. Mr. Griffin and the Rev. Mr. Shelton. 2,500 00 Floyd Smith, Mrs. C. Ritter's subscription, 25 00 Rev. Dr. Milnor, his last instalment, 100 00 Isaac Lawrence, being a remittance from South- Carohna, 373 00 From Right Rev. Dr. Hobai t, a donation from Jonathan Ogden, Esq., $500, and a gentleman in Baltimore, $10, 510 00 Carried forward $6,913 08 OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 275 Brought forward $6,139 08 Amount of principal called in, 10,G45 00 Interest and dividends received, 5,092 94 From George Gallagher, Esq., to endow a Scholarship, to be called the " Hobart Scholarship," after the Right Rev. Bishop of the Diocese of New- York ; the nomi- nation to be in him during his lifetime, and after his decease in the Bishop of Virginia for the time being, giving in all cases a preference in its privileges to na- tives of that state, 2,000 00 $24,651 02 The Expenditures have "been: — Paid the Rev. Mr. Croes the expense of printing 1,200 copies of a list of Subscribers, $75 00 Paid allowance to scholars, 425 00 Paid C. C. Moore, Esq., in consideration of his agreeing to pay to the proper authorities an assessment of $2,912, for opening 21st street, now imposed on the land granted by him to the Seminary, 200 00 Salaries and Rent, 4,525 00 Amount transferred to the Building Fund, . . . 17,391 98 22,616 98 Leaving a balance in the Treasury, on the 26th June, | ^r, c\oa aa 1827, of } *^;^^* "* E. E. Edward E. Jones, Treasurer. The Finance Committee of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, in compliance with the statutes, beg leave to report : — The property of the Seminary consists of 200 Mechanics' Bank shares, which cost $ 5,350 00 Bonds and Mortgages of sundry persons, with a statement of their respective amounts accompanying this report, 73,550 00 Loans on notes of individuals secured collaterally by a transfer of stock, 4,091 00 Cash in Bank this day, 2,034 04 Total $85,025 04 In order to ascertain what portion of the income of the above mentioned sum of $85,025 04 may be applied to the payment of the current expenses of the Seminary, it will be necessary to deduct therefrom the endowment of the 276 PROCEEDINGS OP THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES Brought forward $85, 025 04 " Warren" ' Scholarship, $ 2,000 00 "Bishop White" ditto, 2,500 00 "Bishop Kemp" ditto, , 1,951 94 " Bishop Claggett" ditto, 198 50] " North-CaroUna Fund" 2,948 22 " Claremont" Scholarship, 48 GO " Hobart'' Scholarship, _ . . . 2,000 00 The balance to the appropriation authorized by the trustees in June, 1826, in anticipa- tion of further contributions to the Build- ing? Fund, 3,385 07 . 14,931 73 There will remain the sum of $70,093 31 the interest of which may be applied to the current expenses of the Seminary. The ordinary expenditures of the Seminary are : — Salaries to the Professors, $ 3,750 00 Librarian, 100 00 Janitor, 150 00 Interest on four Scholarships founded by the Society for Promoting Religion and Learning in the Diocese of New-York, 400 00 Incidental Expenses, 400 00 Making together $ 4,800 00 From this deducting the interest on the above-mentioned principal sum of $ 70,093, which, at G per cent, per annum, is 4,205 58 There will remain a yearly deficiency of income amount- ) ^ f-n i 40 ing to ) Of old subscriptions, tlie following remain uncollected : — In South- Carol in a, $ 999 00 North-Carolma, 3,340 50 Maryland, 1,G82 00 Virginia, 10 00 Georgia, 125 00 New-York, 899 00 is $7,055 50 For a detailed statement of the expenditures of the past year, the committee beg leave to refer to the accompanj- ing account current of the treasurer. Isaac Lawrence, Henry McFarlan, Edward R. Jones, Jacob Lorillard, TnOMAS S. TOWNSEND. New-York, 2Qth June^ 1827. OP THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 277 "Whereupon, it was Resolved^ That the above report and the account current be referred to the Standing Commit- tee to be examined and audited. The Board proceeded to the election of the Finance Committee ; and Mr. Isaac Lawrence, Mr. Henry McFar- lan, Mr. Jacob Lorillard, and Mr. Thomas S. Townsend, were elected, to constitute, with the treasurer, the said committee. On motion, Resolved^ That the Standing Committee be authorized, if they deem it expedient, to prepare the principal room in the Seminary building for the perform- ance of pubhc worship. On motion. Resolved, That the Standing Committee be empowered to have engraved, with a suitable device, the form of the Testimonial given to the students who com- plete the course of studies in this Seminary. On motion. Resolved, That the thanks of this Board be presented to the Eight Rev. Bishop White, for his address delivered this day at the Commencement ; and that he be requested to furnish a copy of the same for publication. Ordered, That the secretary publish, with all convenient despatch, the proceedings of this Board during its present annual meeting. The Board of Trustees adjourned. Attested, _,J^ H. U. Onderdonk, Secretary. OF THE BOAKD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF THE PKOTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.* At a stated meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in Trinity Church, New- York, June 24th, 1828 :— Present — The Right Rev. Bishops White, Hobarfc, Moore, Croes, and Onderdouk ; the Rev. Messrs. Burhans, Butler, Lyed, Creighton, Milnor, Anthon, Montgomery, Johnson, Wainwright, Harris, and McVickar ; Messrs. Beach, Law- rence, McFarlan, Lorillard, E. R. Jones, Townsend, Emmott, T. L. Ogden, Warren, and Kean. The meeting was opened with prayer, conducted by the presiding Bishop. The Right Rev. Bishop Onderdonk offered his resigna- tion of the ofiice of Secretary of the Board of Trustees, which resignation was accepted. On motion, Resolved^ That the Board proceed to the elec- tion of a Secretary and Treasurer for the year ensuing. The Rev. Dr. Wainwright was chosen Secretary, and E. R. Jones, Esq., Treasurer. * At their Annual Meeting, held in the city of New- York, from the 24th to the 37th of June, 1828, 280 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES The minutes of the meeting of this Board, in June last, were read, and amended bj the following insertion, imme- diately after the 23d line of the 114th page : On motion, Resolved^ That the above Eeport of the Com- mittee to whom was referred the communication from the Faculty requesting certain alterations in the statutes, be accepted, and the alterations therein proposed be adopted. The minutes were then approved. The minutes of the Standing Committee for the last year were read. On motion, Resolved, That the Eev. Hugh Smith, of Georgia, be appointed a trustee, to fill the vacancy in the Board occasioned by the death of the Rev. Abiel Carter, of the same diocese. On motion. Resolved, That the Rev. William H. De Lan- cey, of Pennsylvania, be appointed a trustee, to fill the vacancy in the Board occasioned by the death of Chief Justice Tilghman, of the same diocese. On motion, Resolved, That whenever this Board shall de- termine to fill any vacancy which may have occurred therein, previous nomination be made, and the election take place by ballot. The Report of the Finance Committee, and the Account Current of the Treasurer, were read as follows : — The Finance Committee of the Oeneral Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, in compliance with the statutes, beg leave to report : That the property of the Seminary consists of 200 Mechanics' Bank shares, which cost ^•'5,350 00 45 Phenix Insurance Company shares 2,250 00 43 Union Insurance Company'ditto 1,612 50 Bonds and Mortgages of sundry persons, witli a state- ment of their respective amounts accompanying this report 72,750 00 Cash in the Bank this day 62 83 $82,025 33 In order to ascertain what portion of the in- come of the above-mentioned sum of $82,025 33 may be applied to the payment of the current OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMmARY. 281 Brought ibrward, $82,025 33 expenses of the Seminary, it will be necessary to deduct therefrom the endowments of the Warren Scholarship S2.000 00 Bishop White ditto 2 500 00 Bishop Hobart ditto 2,500 00 Bishop Kemp ditto 2,000 00 Bishop Clairs:ett ditto 198 50 North-Carolina Fund 2,948 22 Clareniont Scholarship 48 00 Debts due from the Seminary 607 29 12.802 01 There will remain the sum of $69,223 32 the interest of which may be applied to the current expenses of the Seminary. The ordinary Expenditures of the Seminary are — Salaries to Professors Turner, Wilson, and Moore S3, 750 00 Do. to Librarian 100 00 Do. to Janitor 150 00 [nterest on four Scholarships founded by the Society for Promoting Religion and Learning in the Diocese of New-York 400 00 Incidental expenses 600 00 Making together $5,000 00 From this deducting the interest on the above-mention- ed balance of $69,223, which, at 6 per cent, per annum, is 4,153 38 There will remain a yearly deficiency of income amount- ing to $846 62 Of the $7,000 reported at the last meeting of the trus- tees as being due on old subscription lists, a very small amount has been collected; and from information com- municated to the Finance Committee, there is reason to expect that very little more will be received, owing to the death of some, and inability of others of the subscribers to fulfil their engagements. As to the practicability, at the present time, of raising new subscriptions at all adequate to the supply of the wants of the Seminary^ the committee feel too doubtful of success to place any reliance upon it. At a future period probably some revenue may be rais- ed from the lots belonging to the Seminary ; but pre- viously thereto, very considerable sums of money must be 282 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES expended iu filliog tliem up, and in erecting a bulkhead on the river. The building, and the preparation of its principal room for a Chapel, together with the erection of stables, &c., have thus far cost the sum of $32,449 99. To level and arrange the adjoining grounds, there will be required, in the course of the present year, a further sum of from $500 to $1,000. All which is respectfully submitted, Isaac Lawrence, Edward R. Jones, Henry McFarlan, Thomas S. Townsend, Jacob Lorillard. New-York, 24:th June, 1828. The Account Current of the Treasurer, of which the following is a summary, exhibits the following receipts into the treasury during the past year, viz. :• — • Balance of account rendered 26th June, 1827 $2,034 04 From the Rev. J. Kemper, the balance of the money col- lected by a Board of Agents at Philadelphia 30 00 Prom the Right Rev. Dr. Kemp, subscriptions in Mary- land 1 85 00 From Thomas C. Earle, ditto, ditto 35 00 From the Rev- John Avery, collected on account of the North-Carolina Fund 40 00 From Bishop Ravenscroft, ditto, ditto 60 00 From Henry McFarlan, subscriptions in New- York 65 00 Amount of notes and bonds paid in 14,898 70 Mrs. C. Rittei-'s subscription 25 00 Interest and dividends received 5,102 91 From Messrs. Druramonds & Co., of London, (by the hands of Prime, Ward, King & Co.,) on account of sundry subscriptions raised in England 3,280 02 From George Gallagher, Esq., to be added to the "Bishop Hobart Scholarship" 500 00 ^20,161 67 The Expenditures have been — Paid twelve students their proportion of the amount vot- ed by the Standing Committee in lieu of lodgings, pre- vious to the occupation of the new building $83 04 Amount of insuiance stock received from*L. Coit & Co. in payment of their note and interest 4,348 25 Carried forward $4,431 29 OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINAEY. 283 Brought forward $4,431 29 Paid interest on Scholarships 592 33 Paid salaries 3,983 20 Paid premium to insure the building 56 25 Paid H. McFarlan, sundry bills paid by him for kitchen furniture, stoves, fuel, &c., &c. 821 48 Amount transferred to the building fund . 5,731 31 Paid R. Seaman for his assignment of two bonds and mortgages 10,000 00 Paid the Rev. David Brown this amount voted by the Standing Committee to repay him for sundry fixtures and losses sustain- '= ed in boarding the Students 300 00 Paid T. & J. Swords for printing and sta- tionery 182 00 20,098 84 Leaving a balance in the Treasury, on the 24th June, ) ctm qq 1828,of .f ^^2 83 E. E. Edward E. Jones, Treasurer. Since making np tlie above account, there has been re- ceived the sum of $51 49, the actual proceeds of a Pew in St. Paul's Church, Boston, (the' gift of D, A. Tyng, Esq.,) sold at auction. Whereupon it was, on motion, Resolved, That they be re- ferred to the Standing Committee, to be examined and audited. A communication was received from the Faculty, request- ing certain alterations in the statutes, which communication was, on motion, referred to a Committee, consisting of the Eight Eev. Bishop Onderdonk, the Eev. Dr. Milnor, and Mr. T. L. Ogden. A report made by the Finance Committee to the Stand- ing Committee, relating to the reduction of the annual ex- penditures, and which was ordered by them to be laid before the Board of Trustees, was read, and, on motion, referred to a committee consisting of the Eight Eev. Bishop Croes, the Eev. Dr. Montgomery, Judge Emmott, Mr. S. Warren, and Mr. Beach. The Board of Trustees adjourned to meet in St. John' Chapel to-morrow at two o'clock. Attested, Jonathan M. Wainwright, Secretary. 284 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in St. John's Chapel, June 25th, 1828:— Present — The Eight Rev. Bishops "White, Hobart, Croes, Brownell and Onderdonk ; the Rev. Messrs. Harris, Bur- hans, Butler, Ljell, Milnor, McVickar, Berrian, Creigliton, Anthon, Croes, jun., Johnson, Montgomery, Smith, and. Wainwright ; Messrs. Ogden, McFarlan, E. R. Jones, Warren, Emmott, and Kean. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. The committee appointed on the communication from the Faculty requesting certain alterations in the statutes, reported as follows: — That it be recommended to the trustees to repeal the 10th chapter of the statutes, and in the 7th chapter, to insert the following as the 6th section: — "The students of the Seminary shall meet, under the direction of the Facul- ty, for the purpose of reading theological theses, and for such other exercises connected with their literary and theo- logical improvement as may be prescribed by the Faculty; and particularly for such religious exercises as are calcu- lated to excite and cherish evangelical aft'ections and pious habits." Which report was accepted. Whereupon it was, on motion. Resolved^ That the lOth chapter of the statutes be repealed, and that in the 7th chapter, there be inserted the words recommended in the report, as the 6th section thereof. The Report of the Faculty was read as follows : REPORT OF THE FACULTY. During the past year eleven students have been admit- ted, as follows : — Into the Third Class. October 1st. — John F. Ernst, A. B., of New- York; George E. Hare, A. B., of Pennsylvania; Spencer P. Judd, A. B., of Maryland; James A. M'Kenny, of New-York; and John Van Ingen, A. B., of New- York. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINAEY. 285 October Bd. — Charles W, Bradley, of Connecticut ; John M. Forbes, A. B., of New-York ; and Charles Bilej, of New -York. Noveniber 5th. — Henry J. Morton, A. B., of New-York, February 5th. — Henry S. Atwater, of New- York. Into the Second Class. November 2Qth. — Ulysses M. Wheeler, A. B., of New- York, who had formerly been a student of the Seminary, but had received a dismission on his own application. Mr. Wheeler, of the Second Class, and Messrs. Ryley, Judd, and Atwater, of the Third Class, are absent by leave of the Faculty. Mr. Van Ingen, of the Third Class, is also absent on an agency for the General Protestant Episcopal Sunday School Union. The Seminary still labors under the serious disadvantage arising out of the necessity, felt by some of the best stu- dents, of devoting themselves, for a support, to the business of teaching. The expenses at the Seminary are, indeed, but light ; the board being little more than two dollars a week. Light as they are, however, many excellent young men, of the most promising qualifications, are unable to meet them. The Faculty, therefore, feeling most sensibly the unfavorable bearing of this circumstance upon the in- terests of the Seminary, and thus upon those of religion and the Church, would again respectfully advert to the uniform experience of such establishments, that the only way of securing their efficiency to any extent, is to provide the means of aiding in the support of well qualified students. The present number of students is twenty -five, as fol- lows : — First Class. Harry Finch, A. B., of Connecticut. AVilliam Lucas, of Pennsylvania. Alexander W, ALirshall, A. B., of South-Carolina. Lns, to give an account of the different books of Scripture, and to explain such passages as may be pro- posed to tlicni." Resolved, That the following be added to the 8th section of the 8th chapter of the statutes : — " The examination shall commence at nine o'clock on the morning of the day of the Annual Meeting of the Trustees, and shall be con- tinued during the two following days. It is expected that the students shall be prepared for examination on all the studies pursued during the year." Resolved, That the 1st section of the 8th chapter of the statutes be altered as follows: — " The second session com- mencing on the 2nd Monday in February, and terminating on the Saturday next succeeding the •ith Tuesday in July." This last resolution is proposed in order to afford more time for carrying into effect the system of instruction. If adopted, the committee suppose that the following resolu- tion will be necessary. Resolved, That the 1st section of the 1st chapter of the statutes be altered as follows : — " The Board of Trustees shall meet statedly, in the city of New- York, on the 4:th Tuesday of July." (Signed.) j. h. hobart, Jas. Montgomery, J. MiLNOR, Jona. M. Wainwright, ) Jackson Kemper, J Committee. On motion. Resolved, That this report be accepted, and that the resolutions contained in it be adopted. Reports from the Faculty, in relation to the state of the Seminary, were read, and also a Report from the Trea- surer. OF THE GENERAL TUEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 317 On motion, Resolved^ That these reports be committed to a committee of this Board, to be appointed, to prepare the report required by the Constitution, for the General Con- vention. On motion, Resolved^ That the Secretary, the Treasurer, and Mr. Lorillard, be a committee to prepare the report required by the 2nd article of the Constitution, to be pre- sented to the General Convention. The Board adjourned till to morrow at 12 o'clock, in Trinity Church. Attest, Jonathan M. Wainwright, Secretary. At an adjourned meeting of the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of he Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held August 6th, 1829 :— Present — The Eight Rev. Bishop Hobart ; Eev. Drs. Gadsden, Milnor, JBerrian ; Rev. Messrs. Hanckel, Creigh- ton ; Messrs. E. R. Jones, T. L. Ogden, Lawrence, Town- send, and the Secretary. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. The secretary stated, that in consequence of severe in- disposition, he had been unable to draw out, in form, the report upon which the committee appointed yesterday had resolved, — but he stated at large the materials and heads of this report. Whereupon, it was, on motion. Resolved^ That the secre- tary be authorized to prepare the report for the General Convention, as now described, and transmit the same to that body. The Board adjourned. Attest, JoNA. M. Wainwright, Secretary. The following is the Report transmitted to the General Convention : 318 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Report of the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant ^jpiscojml Church in the United States. The Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, in conforniit}^ with the second article of the Constitution, re- port as follows, to the General Convention, that, — As the last General , Convention was held a few weeks after the regular time of commencing the session at the Seminary, in the year 1826 ; and as the same period of the current year has not yet arrived, we have now to re- cord the accessions of but two years. These have been, [n the year commencing October, 1827 11 Do. do. do. 1828 9 Total 20 The number of Students at the last Convention was 30 Total then and since 50 The additions to the Alumni of the Seminary, that is, those who have prosecuted its full course, and received its full honors have been, At the commencement in 1827 6 Do. do. 1828 6 Do. do. 1829 8 20 Fifteen students have left the Seminary from various causes, but agreeably to a standing rule of the Faculty, have received no testimonials. As this report is made during the interval between the leaving of the Seminary by one class and the entering of another, there arc now of course but two classes of students. Their numbers are as follows : First Class , 9 Second Class G Tutal number of the students now in the Seminaiy . . 15 A Third Class will be added in October. The trustees think it important to mention, that the students of this Seminary are all strictly theological students, having com- pleted their literary preparation before entering, and all OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 819 agreeably to the statute^ regular members of some one class, and performing all its duties ; and that according to a resolution of the Faculty reported to the trustees at their meeting in 1828, no one is allowed to attend the recitations or lectures, or admitted to any privilege of a student, ex- cept he is a regTilar member of one of the classes. By the adoption of more accommodating measures, the num- ber of students might be much increased ; but in the opi- nion ol the Faculty its beneficial operation on the cause of religion and the Church, Avould not be by any means bo well secured. The students are assembled for reading and criticising theological dissertations, and engaging in such discussions as may arise out of them, once in every fortnight during the greater part of the seminary year. As frequently, also, they assemble with one of the professors for devotional exercises, the reading of practical religious essays, and colloquially remarking on the subjects thus introduced. They assemble also in the chapel daily, for morning and evening prayer. Divine service is regularly celebrated, and the communion statedly administered in the chapel on Sundays. The Faculty have also introduced the custom of ha"\"ing annually, on the Sunday preceding matricula- tion, a sermon in the chapel especially devoted to the du- ties and obligations of the students, as such, and as candi- dates for the holy ministr}^. The students have charge of a large and flourishing Sunday School taught in the chapel, and connected with the General Protestant Episcopal Sunday School Union. Since the establishment of the Seminary in 1817, one hundred and nine young gentlemen, including the present students, have entered it.* The present number of Alumni is 8-1, among whom the Faculty derive great satisfaction in recognising some of the most valuable and efficient clergymen of our Church. The disproportion between the Alumni, that is, those who have completed the Seminary course, and received its honours, and those who have, at various times, been con- nected with it, is to be accounted for in two ways : In the first place, it was several years after the commencement of the operations of the Seminary before they were re- duced to their present regular system, and commencements * A few who abandoned the study of divinity, after having entered the Seminary, are not here included. 320 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES -were held ; and secondly, for want of a proper number of scholarships, and other means of aiding young men in their support Avhile engaging in a course of study which leaves little time at their disposal, many have been obliged to leave the Seminary. This evil, it is hoped, will be re- moved by the liberality of the Church ; and encouragement is found in the fact, that the board at the Seminary, in- cluding washing, is less than $2 per week. Put one death has occurred among the students since the removal of the Seminary to New- York in 1822, and none since its location in the present building. The property of the Seminary, exclusive of its real es- tate, consists of, 200 Mechanics' Bank shares, which cost $5,350 00 45 Phoenix Insurance Co. shares 2,250 00 43 Union Insurance Co. shares 1,612 50 Bonds and mortgages of sundry persons in the city of New-York, amounting to '. . . 72,750 00 Bonds and mortgages of several persons in the State of • New-Jersey, received on account of the Bishop Croes Scholarship, which have been handed to the Treasurer of the Convention of that State for col- lection 612 39 Cash on hand this day, Aug. Gth, 1829 1,212 18 Total $83,787 07 Deducting from the above sum the endowments of the Warren Scholarship 2,000 00 Bishop White do 2,500 00 Bishop Ilobart do 2,500 00 Bisliop Kemp do 2,000 00 Bishop Crocs do 2,000 00 Bishop Claggett do 198 50 North Carolina Fund 2,948 22 Claremont Scliolarship 48 00 Salaries and other debts due the Ist inst. . . . 1,236 66 The amount that will be required to com- plete the contract for filling up water lots .5,500 00 20,931 38 There will remain the sum of. $62,855 69 The interest of which may be applied to the current ex- penses of the Seminary. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 821 The ordinary Expenses of the Seminary are — Salaries to Professors Turner, Wilson, and Moore, $3,750 00 Do. to the Librcarian, 100 00 Allowance for a Janitor, 150 00 Interest on four Scholarships founded by the Society for Promoting Religion and Learning in the Diocese of New-York, 400 00 Incidental expenses, 600 00 Making together $5,000 00 From this deducting the interest on the above-mentioned balance of $62,855, Avhich, at 6 per cent, per an- num, is 3,771 30 There will remain a yearly deficiency of income amount- ingto $1,228 70 According to tlie report made to the Greneral Convention in 1826, there have been contributed in the Diocese of South Carolina, $9,614 To which add amount rec'd since 3d Nov., 1826, 1,613 North Carolina, 4,078 since 3d Nov., 1826, 100 Maryland, 4,968 since 3d Nov., 1826, 568 Virginia,. 625 since 3d Nov., 1826 7 $11,227 4,178 5,536 632 5,883 1,766 Georgia, 50 New- York, 120,058 since 3d Nov., 1826, 2,644 Bishop Hobart Scholarship, 2,500 125,202 New-Jersey, 2,035 Pennsylvania, 3,061 since 3d Nov., 1826 2.822 Massachusetts, 1,715 since 3d Nov., 1826, 51 $156,509 The cost of the Seminary buildings and furniture, to- gether with the expense of levelhng the adjoining ground, amounts to the sum of $33,520. The library has received many valuable additions since the last meeting of the General Convention ; the pre- sent number of volumes contained in it is 3,481, viz. : 750 folios, 600 quartos, 2,131 octavos and under. The Semi- 21 822 PEOCEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES naiy building is now entirely completed. It is erected in Green^vich, upon land given to the institution bj Clement C. Moore, Esq. ; and is 104 feet in length, and 52 feet in depth. It is provided with accommodations for two j^ro- fessors, and for boarding and lodging forty students, and also with a library, which, for want of a chapel, is also used for that purpose. The whole cost of this building has exceeded the estimate made in the Ifist report, to the amount of $3,520. The deficiency of the building fund, and the con- sequent necessity of taking so large an amount fi'om the general fund of the Seminary, causes it to be deeply re- gretted that the resolution passed by the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, and concurred in by the House of Bish- ops, at the last General Convention, (recommending to the friends of the Protestant Episcopal Church to assist in rais- ing the sum of $20,000 for the building fund of the Ge- neral Theological Seminary,) has received such limited attention. As far as the trustees are informed, the only dioceses which have made exertions in compliance with the recommendation contained in this resolution, arc those of New- York and South Carolina. These dioceses have both collected and paid into the treasury a considerable amount of theb proportionate part of the above required sum. The state of the finances, as exhibited in the present report, might have excited in the minds of the General Convention some degree of anxiety, but for the seasonable and munificent bequest of the late Frederick Kohne, Esq., of Pennsylvania. On account of the favorable change in the prospects of the Seminary, produced by this legacy, the trustees beg leave to offer their congratulations to the General Convention, and to acknowledge with gratitude a kind Providence promoting the welfare of the institution. In reference to this bequest, at their recent meeting, the following resolutions were passed, viz. : — On motion of the Et. Ecv. Bishop Hobart, seconded by the Et. Eev. Bishop Brownell, Resolved^ That this Board have heard, Avith grateful emotions to the good Providence of God, the information communicated by the trustees of the Board ju'esent from Pennsylvania, of the legacy of $100,000 to this Scininary by the late Frederick Kohne, Esq., of Philadelphia, and do hereby testify their veneration and gratitude for the memory of their munificent benefactor. Resolved further^ That the Standing Committee be au- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 823 thorized to take measures for erecting a monument to tlio memory of Mr. Kohne, in the chapel of the Seminary. Resolved^ That the trustees of this Board resident in the city of Pliiladelphia, be a committee to convey to Mrs. Kohne the grateful sentiments of this Board for the muni- ficent benefaction of her deceased husband, and of their great respect for her own character, and sensibility to the* interest which she has manifested in his large and benevo- lent legacies. The following preamble and resolution were also adopted ; — Wlierechs^ the available funds of the Seminary are insuf- ficient to meet its annual expenditure, and will be so until the munificent bequest of Mr. Kohne and other contingent funds become available ; and it is improper and inexpe- dient to encroach upon the vested permanent fund, or to anticipate the bequest above referred to, or any other con- tingent or expected funds : therefore, Resolved^ That it be recommended to the parochial cler- gy of the Church to have collections made in their respec- tive churches, on some Sunday before the first of June, 1830, for the purpose of supplying the said deficiency. To this last resolution, the trustees would respectfully draw the particular attention of the General Convention, in order that in their wisdom they may adopt such mea- sures as will more eflectually secure the accomplishment of the object proposed by it. All of which is respectfully submitted to the General Convention by the Board of Trustees. Jonathan M. Wainwright, Secretary. New-York, August 6th, 1829. At a stated meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Ge- neral Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, held in Trinity Church, New-York, July 27th, 1830 :— Present — The Right Rev. Bishops Hobart, Croes, Onder- donk ; the Rev. Drs. Beasley, Montgomery, Lyell, Berrian ; Rev. Messrs. J. Croes, Jr., Mead, Johnson, Matthews; Messrs. Beach, D. S. Jones, T. L. Ogden, E. R. Jones, J. Lorillard, Lawrence, N. Rogers, and the Secretary. 824 PROCEEDINGS OP THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The meeting was opened witli prayer, conducted by tlie Et. Rev. Bislio]) Hobart. The minutes of the meetings of the Board in August last, were read and approved. On motion, Resolved^ That the Board proceed to the . election of a secretary for the year ensuing. The Rev. Dr. Wainwright was accordingly chosen. On motion, Resolved, That a committee of five members of the Board be appointed to visit the Seminary buildings, who are to report to this Board before its final adjourn- ment : whereupon, the Rt. Rev. Bishop Croes, the Rev. Dr. Montgomery, the Rev. Mr, Johnson, Mr. Beach, and Mr. Lawrence, were appointed. The minutes of the Standing Committee since August last were read. The report of the Finance Committee, and the Account Curi-ent of the Treasurer, were read, as follows : The Finance Committee of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, in compliance with the statutes, beg leave to pre- sent to the Trustees their Ajmual Report. The property of the Seminary consists of — 200 Mechanics' Bank shares, which cost $5,350 00 43 PhcEnix Insurance Company shares, 2,172 73 Bonds and mortgages of sundry persons in the city of New- York, with a statement of their respective amounts accompanying this Report, 64,000 GO Bonds and mortgages of persons in the State of New- Jersty, given to Dr. Edward Carroll for collection, 612 39 Note payable on demand, 5,100 00 Cash on hand this day, 85 36 Total $77,320 48 Deducting from the above sum the endowments of the Warren Scholarship $2,000 00 Bishop White ditto 2,500 00 Bishop IT -hart ditto 2,500 00 Bishop K-nip ditto 2,000 00 BishopCmes ditto 2,000 00 Bishop Ciaggett ditto 198 50 North Carolina Fund 2,948 22 Claremont Schola rg li 48 00 14,194 72 There will remain the sum of 863,125 76 the interest of which may be applied to the current expenses of the Seminary. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 825 The ordinary Expenditures of the Seminary are—- Salaries to Professors Turner, Wilson, and Moore $3,750 00 Do. to the Librarian 100 00 Allowance for a Janitor 150 00 Interest on four scholarships, founded by the Society for Promoting Religion and Learning in the diocese of New- York 400 00 Incidental expenses 600 00 Making together $5,000 00 From this deducting the interest on the above mentioned balance of ^63,125, which, at 6 per cent, per annum, is 3,787 50 There will remain a yearly deficiency of income, amount- ing to 1,212 50 For a detailed statement of tlie receipts and expenditures of tlie past year, the committee beg leave to refer to tlie accompanying Account Current of the Treasurer. Although the amount collected during the past year, in pursuance of the recommendation of the trustees to the parochial clergy, is much smaller than was anticipated, being only $841, yet the 5^early contribution of even this sum will produce a very beneficial effect, in preventing a rapid increase of the yearly deficiency of the income of the Seminary. Since the last meeting of the Board, the death of Henry McFarlan having created a vacancy in the Finance Committee, has caused us to lament the loss of one of our most efiicient members. Distinguished for his zeal- in endeavoring to promote the interests of the Seminary and the Church, we trust he has gone to receive the reward of a useful and well-spent life. Jacob Lorillard, Isaac Lawrence, Edward K. Jones, Thos. S. To"\vnsend, New- York, 21th July, 1830. Bonds and Mortgages payable in the City of New- York : Solomon, Francis, and Nicholas Salters $ 10,000 00 Green and Wetmores Jacob Lorillard R. Parmele and H. McFarlan Robert M'Dermot Mary S. Watkins Peter Amerman Abisha Smith A. H. Van Bokkelin, Sarah and Ann Morris Jo>inH ated 22d March, 1830 Committee. 23,000 00 7,000 00 5,000 00 5,000 00 4,000 00 4,000 00 2,000 OO 4,000 00 $64,000 00 $5,100 00 826 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tlie Account Current of tbe Treasurer, of wliicli the fol- lowing is a summary, exhibits the following receipts into the treasury, during the past year, viz. : — Balance of account rendered the 23d June, 1829 $245 05 From Dr. Carrol, Treasurer, &c., to found the Bishop Croes Scholarship— cash $1,387 Gl Bonds and interest 612 39 2,000 00 Net proceeds of 43 shares Union Insurance Co. — sold .. . 2,1G7 82 Eev. R. B. Croes' subscription to the Clerical Scholarsliip. 10 00 A collection in St. James's church, Philadelphia. $^100 00 St. Stephen's, do 92 43 Christ and St. Peter's, do 128 41 All Saints' Church, Lower Dublin, Penn 1.3 63 Trinity Church, Oxford, Penn 12 12 Trinity Church, City of New-York 88 55 St. Paul's, do. 83 00 St. John's, do. 62 55 Grace, do. 91 07 St. Thomas's, do. 40 1 1 St. George's, do. 35 01 St. Stephen's, do. 26 16 St. James's, Skaneateles, State of New-York 3 00 St. James's, Newton, do. 20 00 Trinity Church, N. Rochelle, and St. Paul's, East Chester 17 00 346 59 St Peter's Church, Morristown, N. J 10 00 St. Peter's, Perth Amboy, do ' 8 00 467 05 18 00 Newburyport, Massachusetts 10 00 From Rev. Charles Mason, subscriptions in Maryland. ... ' 15 00 Principal and interest of two bonds paid in 13,025 62 Interest and dividends received 4,321 50 $22,626 63 The Expenditures have been — Paid T. Cummings, filling up water lots $5,548 63 Paid do. for 2^654 loads mould, level- ing around the Seminary, stone-steps, &c. . . 628 58 Paid J. Lorillard, for paid by him, for stone-wall at the Seminary, brick, lead, &c 435 47 Paid H. McFarlan, for paid by him, for trees, flagging, coal, advertising, &c 955 72 Paid E. Doughty, for surveying 80 66 Paid J. Coxe, an assessment for a well and pump in 20th street 30 50 Paid for renewing fire-policy, copying minutes, &c ' 80 33 Carried forward $7,765 89 22,620 63 OF THE GENEEAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 327 Brought forward $7,7G5 89 22,G2G 03 Re-loaned on bond and mortgage $4,000 00 " on note payable on demand 5,100 00 Paid Corporation ground- rent and drawing water-grant 75 20 Paid T. and J. Swords, for printing 140 40 Bonds delivered Dr. Carroll for collection 612 39 Paid salaries 3,991 66 Interest paid scholars 846 73 22,541 27 Leaving a balance in the treasury, on the 27th of July, 1830, of $85 36 E. E. Edward E. Jones, Treasurer. On motion, Resolved^ Tlicat the report of the Finance Committee be referred to the Standing Committee, and that the account current of the treasurer be referred to the same committee, to be examined and audited. The Eev. Dr. Montgomery, from the diocese of Penn- • sjlvania, under authority of a vote of that diocese, laid before the Board the following resolutions, passed by that body at its last meeting : — Resolved^ 1st. That the expediency of establishing in this diocese a branch or branches of the General Theologi- cal Seminary, one of which be located in Pittsburgh, be respectfully recommended to the consideration of the trus- tees of that Seminary. 2. That the trustees representing this diocese be re- quested to present this subject to the consideration of the Board, at its next meeting. Whereupon it was, on motion, Resolved, That this com- munication be laid upon the table. . vi. On motion, Resolved^ That a committee be appointed to take into further consideration, and report thereupon, the alterations made in the statutes in August last ; and also the expediency of repealing so much of the statutes as re- quires a second stated meeting of this Board in the year of the meeting of the General Convention. The Eight Eev. Bishop Onderdonk, Eev. Dr. Lyell, and Mr. E. E. Jones, were appointed this committee. On motion. Resolved, That in the eighth section of the eighth chapter of the statutes, the words " in the presence of the Board of Trustees," be stricken out. It was then moved by the Eev. Dr. Montgomery, that the words, " in the presence of a committee of the Board 828 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of Trustees," be inserted in tlie place of the words stricken out by the last resolution, but the motion was not carried. On motion. Resolved, That for the present year there be no pubhc Commencement of the General Theological Se- minary. The Board of Trustees then adjourned, to meet in St. John's Chapel, on Thursday next, the 29th inst., at ten o'clock. At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Epis- copal Church in the United States of America, held in St. John's Chapel, New-York, July 29th, 1830 :— Present — The Eight Eev. Bishops Hobart, Croes, and Onderdonk ; Eev. Drs. Beasley, Montgomery, Berrian, Lyell ;. Eev. Messrs. Mead, Matthews, Johnson ; Mr. B. E. Jones, and the Secretary. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. The communication from the diocese of Pennsylvania having been called up and considered, it was. On motion. Resolved, That it is inexpedient, at present, to establish in any diocese a branch or branches of the General Theological Seminary. The committee appointed to visit the Seminary build- ings reported as follows :— The committee appointed to examine the state of the Seminary buildings beg leave to report — That they have had great gratification in observing the highly improved condition of the grounds about the build- ings, and particularly the convenience and comfort appa- rent in the residences of. the professors. In their survey of the interior of the Seminary edifice, several particulars struck them as requiring some atten- tion from those who have charge of this matter. 1st. The valuable library seems to require more parti- cular attention in keeping the books free from dust, to which they are especially exposed, from the circumstance of the apartment in which they are kept being used as a place of worship for the neighborhood, and for the ac- commodation of a Sunday School. 2d. The roof of the edifice seems to be in danfjcr from OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 829 the sparks and cinders from tlie low cWmneys, the tops of which are considerably lower than the upper part of the roof 8d. The provision for warming the apartments of the students is, in the opinion of your committee, defective. The testimony of the students warrants the inference which we should draw from the construction of the grates — that they are altogether inadequate to the purpose of comfort- ably warming the rooms. The stoves, too, in those apart- ments without grates, are entirely too large, and occasion, as we are told, and as we fully believe, considerable incon- venience to the students. The committee would respect- fully recommend an improvement in these respects, before the next winter. 4th. Great inconvenience is felt from the want of a lamp in the main entry of the building ; and the stated use made of the chapel, for the weekly meetings of the stu- dents for reli2:ious exercises, under the direction of the professors, would seem to require at least two lamps, for the proper lighting of the apartment. 5th. The committee think that some more efiicient ar- rangement than exists at present, should be made, for the cleanliness and comfort of the Seminary apartments, which cannot be properly attended to by the young man who at present serves as janitor. This is a matter, in the opinion of your committee, of considerable consequence ; as clean- liness is not only essential to the comfort of the students, but is not without its influence upon the important acquire- ments of decency and morality. John Croes, Chairman. The above report was read and accepted, and the recom- mendations therein contained were referred to the Stand- ing Committee, for its early consideration. The committee appointed to take into farther considera- tion, and report thereupon, the alterations made in the statutes in August last ; and also the expediency of repeal- ' ing so much of the statutes as requires a second stated meeting of this Board in the year of the meeting of the General Convention, rejjorted. The report was read and considered, and after being amended, was accepted, as follows : — The committee to whom were referred the alterations made in the statutes in August last, and also the expediency 830 PROCEEDESrGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of repealing so mucli of tlie statutes as requires a second stated meeting of the Board in the year of the meeting of the General Convention, respectfully report: — 1. That as the Board never have more than one entire day appropriated to business, the first one of the session, and as most of the business likely to occupy them is then proposed, and time thereby allowed for due consideration of it, it is inexpedient to commence the examination of the students on that day. Your committee therefore re- commend, that the statute or regulation to this clfect, enacted last August, be repealed, 2. That as the month of July is usually hotter than that of June, and less favorable for the traveling of the distant trustees, and also for business ; and as some of the stu- dents cannot prosecute severe study, or do justice to themselves at the examination, in weather which may be expected to be so oppressive ; your committee are of opinion that so much of the amendment of chapter 8, section 1, of the statutes, as fixes the end of the second session, and the time of examination, in the month of July, should be repealed, and the word "June" be re- stored, agreeably to the late reading of that section. 3. That the alteration which fixes the time of the stated meeting of the Board to July, should be also repealed, and that chapter 1, section 1, read as before, "on the fourth Tuesda;^ in June, of every year." 4. Your committee also recommend that chapter 8, section 1, be amended, for the purpose of ha\nug less suspension of study in the season favorable for such duty, by substituting, instead of the last paragraph, the follow- ing: " There shall be also a suspension of the exercises of the Seminary on Christmas-da}'', Circumcision, Ash- Wed- nesday, Good-Friday, and on all days of thanksgiving or fasting appointed l)y ecclesiastical or civil authorit}^ ; and such a partial suspension of the exercises on the festival of the Epipliany, Ascension-day, Monday and Tuesday in Eastcr-wcck, Monday and Tuesday in Whitsun-week, and in Passion-week, as may allow the students to attend upon the appointed services of the Church, in the College Chapel." 6. Your committee have also hiad before them the latter part of chapter 1, section 1, which requires a second stated meeting of the IBoard in the year of the meeting of the OP THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 331 General Convention. Yonr committee cannot perceive that a second meeting for business is more necessary in tliat than in other years. They believe, also, • that this second meeting was originally designed to be accompanied with an examination of the students, for the gratification of trustees coming from a distance, and attending at that time, in consequence of the united claims of the Conven- tion and the Seminary ; but that it was found that such examinations could not conveniently or advantageously be held. Your committee would further suggest, that the trustees who usually attend the Board must find it inconvenient to do so twice in one year, and that those who come from a distance to the General Convention will seldom leave their families a week earlier than is neces- sary, for that purpose only, in order to be present at this extra stated meeting of the Board. Your committee there- fore recommend the repeal of the following portion of the statute mentioned: "and also in the year of the meeting of the General Convention, on the Wednesday of the week preceding the said meeting." As related also to this sub- ject, your committee recommend that the following be added as a 3d section to chapter 2d: — "3. The Stand- ing Committee shall, on some day in the week preceding the meeting of the General Convention, cause to be pre- pared, and to be presented to that body, on the second day of its session, a statement of such of the affairs of the Seminary as may have occurred in the interval between the date of the Report of the Board of Trustees and that period." All which is respectfully submitted. H. U. Onderdonk, Thomas Lyell, Edward R. Jones. On motion. Resolved^ That the alterations of the statutes recommended in the above report be adopted, and made accordingly. The Right Rev. the Bishops present at this meeting of the Board presented the following communication, which was read : — The Bishops present at this meeting of the Trustees of the General Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary deem it their duty, in their capacity as visiters of the 332 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES institution, to express their decided conviction, that it is essential to the iisefahiess of the students, in their future characters' of parochial clergymen, that their time and attention should be principally devoted to those studies which will more especially qualify them for the discharge of the practical duties of the ministry. The Bishops, therefore, propose the adoption of the following statutes : 1. The students of the Seminary shall receive such instruction as will render them competent to consult the Scriptures in the original languages. They shall be made acquainted with the nature, principles, and rules of Bib- lical criticism and interpretation. Their attention shall then be principally devoted, in the department of Biblical interpretation, to the practical study of the Sacred Scrip- tures, with the aid of suitable Commentaries, in order that they may be qualified agreeably to the requisitions of the Canons ; to give an account of the different books ; to ex- plain difficult passages ; and to expound, practically, the whole of the sacred volume. The examinations of the classes in this department shall be conducted principally in reference to the above requisitions. 2. The study of the Hebrew shall be confined to the Third Class, in order that in the two higher classes a greater portion of the time of the students may be appro- priated to the preparation of sermons, and to the cultiva- tion of pulpit eloquence. The students of the Third Class shall prepare at least four sermons, and the students of the other classes at least eight, during the year of their re- spective classes, so that each student during the term of study in the Seminary shall have prepared at least twenty sermons. j, h. hobart, John Croes, H. U. Onderdonk. New-York, July 29i!A, 1830. On motion, Resolved^ That the statutes proposed in the above communication be adopted, and that they be inserted in the 3d section of chapter 8 of the statutes, and that so much of the present statutes be repealed, as requires the students of the First and Second Classes to pursue the study of the Hebrew language. The following preamble and resolution were moved by the Eev . Dr. Montgomery : — OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 333 Whereas the library apartment of the Seminary is incon- venient for the purposes of a place of worship for the neigh- borhood, and it being very desirable that the disposition manifested by many of the neighbors to attend the worship of the Seminary should be cherished by every facility and accommodation ; and it being understood, moreover, that if liberty should be granted to erect a building on the Semi- nary grounds, there is a probability that the necessary funds for that purpose might be obtained without recourse to the funds of the Seminary : it is therefore Resolved^ That the Standing Committee be authorized to grant the use of such part of the Seminary grounds as they maj'' deem most fit and convenient, for the erection of a temporary building for worship, it being understood that such an allowance is not to be considered as conveying any right to the ground, but that when deemed expedient by the Standing Committee, the said building may be removed therefrom, and moreover that the plan of such building be subject to the approval of said committee. After full consideration, the resolution was passed. The report of the Faculty was presented and read, as follows : — ■ The Faculty of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States respect- fally report to the Board of Trustees, as follows : — The admissions into the Seminary during the past year have been ten, viz. : — October 5. — Liberty A. Barrows, A. B., of New- York; Aldert Smedes, A, M., of Kentucky ; WiUiam H. Walter, A. B., of Connecticut. October 7. — Albert A. "Willis, of Pennsylvania ; Joseph H. Nichols, A. M., of New- York. October 21.— Eobert A. Hallam, A. B., of Connecticut. November 2. — Greorge S. Porter, of New- York. November 23. — Hobart M. Bartlett, A. B,, of Connecticut ; Keuben H. Freeman, of New-Jersey. February 8. — Josiah Bartlett, of Massachusetts. Of the above, Mr. Nichols was admitted into the Second Class, and the others into the Third. Dismissions from the Seminary have, at their own re- quest, been granted to Mr. Bradley of the First Class, on account of indisposition, disqualifying him for the pursuit of his studies ; and to Messrs. Hare and Eastburn, of the 834 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Second Class ; Messrs. M'Kennej, Ynn Ingen, Henderson, and Beaslc}^, of tlie First Class, and Mr. Willis, of the Third Class, have also left the Seminary. The present number of students is seventeen, viz. : First Class. John F. Ernst, A. B., of New- York. John M. Forbes, A. B., of New-York. Ilonry J. Morton, A. B., of New-York.— 3. Second Class. Benjamin I. Haight, A. B., of New- York. Lewis Thibou, Jun., A. B., of New- York. John M. Eobertson, of Maryland. Joseph Scott, Jun., A. B., of Connecticut. William Norwood, A. B., of North Carolina. Joseph H. Nichols, A. M., of New- York.— 6. Third Class. Liberty A, Barrows, A. B., of New-York. Aklert Smedes, A. M., of Kentucky. "William H. Walter, A. B., of Connecticut. Robert A. Hallam, A. B., of Connecticut. George S, Porter, of New- York. Hobart M. Bartlett, A. B., of Connecticut. Eeuben H. Freeman, of New- Jersey. Josiah Bartlett, of Massachusetts. — 8. Mr. Forbes, of the First Class, and Mr. Haight, of the Second, are absent by leave of the Faculty ; the latter, in consequence of indisposition. Mr. Ernst, of the First Class, has been excused from the public examination, on account of his desire to continue his studies, and receive his testimonial next year. The course of study, in the several departments, contin- ues to be prosecuted as formerly. Signed by order of the Faculty, J. H. HoBART, President. Attested, Benjamik T. Onderdonk, Secretary. New- York, July 28, 1830. The r(!port of the Library Committee was presented and read, as follows : — OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINART. 835 The Library Committee respectfully report, that the ad- ditions to the library during the past year have been as follows, viz. : — Presented by Richard Whittingham. Theodoreti Glossarium, 8vo. Halce, 1775. Vita et Scrip- tis B. Theodoreti Dissertatio auct : Schultz, 8vo. Hal», 1769. E. F. C. Kosenmlilleri institutiones ad fundamenta Ling: Arab: 4to. Leipz., 1818. 2 German Catalogues, 12mo. Eeview of a Controversy between the author of a discourse " Of the grounds and reasons of the Christian Eeligion," and his adversaries, in a letter to that author, 12mo, London, 1726. Eemarks upon the systematical classification of manuscri^Dts adopted by Griesbach in his edition of the New Testament, 8vo. Oxford, 1814. Presented by the Rev. Hewlett R. Peters. " Concerning the Church Psalms, in reference to the poetry, composing, and singing of them," folio. Curie Hexaplara3 in Jobum Henrici Middlidorfii, 4to. Uratis- lavi«, 1817. Historias Sacrce, 12mo. Presented by the Biblical Literary Association. Essays and Dissertations on Biblical Literature, 8"^o. Presented by the Rev. Daniel McDonald, D. D. Wagenseilii Sota. 4:to. Altd : Nor. 1674. Maji Harm. Evang. 4to. Frankfort, 1707. Tractatus de jure limitum. 4to. Nor. 1725. Presented by Dr. A. J. Rossett. Latin Bible of Junius and Tremellius, 4to. Hanover, 1518. Presented by Thomas Chapman. Smith Sermons, folio, London, 1632. Presented by Lewis Thibou. Lexicon Chald. Talm. et Eab. Buxtorfii, folio, Basle, 1639. Josephus Goriondes sive Hebraicus, folio, Gothte, 1707. Presented by Paul Trdpier. Biblia Hebraica, 4to. Yenet. Bomb., 1521. 336 PROCEEDIN-GS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Presented by the Oriental Translation Committee. Travels of Jbn Batuta, translated from tlie Arabic by Prof. Lee, 4to. London, 1829. Presented by Givinn Harris. Arabic Bible, 2to. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1811. Presented by John R. Murray. Laertii Diogenis, folio, Roma3, 1594. Herodoti Harlie. Hist, folio, Cologne, 1562. Ainsworth's Thesaurus, 4to. London, 1746. Hederici Lexicon, 4to. London, 1738. M. Fabii Quinctiliani de inst. orat. 4to. Oxford, 1693. C. Plinii Ctecilii Epistolse, 4to. Geneva, 1625. Juvenalis Notis Lubini, 4to. Hanover, 1603. Joannis Wallisii Gram. Ling. Anglicante, 8vo. London, 1765. Dionisii obis descriptio cum comment. Eustatliii, 8vo. Oxford, 1710. Opuscula Myth, Eth, et Phys. Gr. et Lat., 18mo. Cam- bridge, 1671. Molinjei op. phil. 15mo. Amsterdam, 1645. A Jolinstoni Psalmi Davidici, 16mo. London, 1741. Sep- tuagint, 24mo. Strabo de situ orbis, 2 vols. 24mo. Am- sterdam, 1651. M. T. Ciceronis Epist, ad familiares, 4to. Amsterdam, 1658. 2 Sept. Flor. Tertulliani Apologeticus, 24mo. Cambridge, 1686. Conciones et Orationes ex Hist. Lat. €4mo. Amsterdam, 1662. Jo. Barclaii Argeuis, 24mo. Ley den, 1630. C. C. Tacitus, 24mo. Amsterdam, 1701. Epicteti Enchiridion et Cebetis Tabula, Gr. et Lat. 32mo. Amsterdam, 1630. Presented by the Right Rev. John Croes^ JD.D. Leighton's Theological Lectures, 8vo. London, 1763. Tracts on various subjects, 2 to. Total of folios, 6 " of quartos, 16 " of octavos, 7 '' of duodecimos, and under 16 The whole number of volumes, 45 The present number of volumes in the library is 3,526 ; viz. : 756 folios, 616 quartos, and 2,154 octavos and under. . With respect to the present condition of the books be- longing to the library, the committee beg leave to state, that they are much exposed to injury from the dust which OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 337 necessarily accumulates in an apartment used as a recita- tion room and as a chapel, in which the students daily at- tend prayers, a large Sunday School is taught, and Divine Service statedly celebrated. Many of the volumes also, and those especially which are used as text-books by the (Students, are in an unfit state to be taken from the library, and without being bound, cannot be preserved. Respectfully submitted. . J. H. HOBART, Chairman of the Library Coinmittee. Attest. R. W. Harris, Secretary. July 28th, 1880. On motion, Resolved, That so much of the above report as relates to the present condition of the books, be re- ferred to the Standing Committee, to adopt the necessary measures for their better preservation. A communication from the Faculty was received, re- commending Henry J. Morton, A. B., a member of the First Class, to the trustees, ate duly qualified to receive the usual testimonial, upon completing the regular course of studies. Whereupon, it was Resolved, That Henry J. Morton re- ceive the usual testimonial, on the part of the trustees, under the seal of this Board. On motion, Resolved, That the Board proceed to the election of two trustees, for the Diocese of New- York, to supply the places of the Eev. Dr. Harris, and Mr. Henry McFarlan, deceased. Upon counting the ballots, the Rev. George Upfold, and Mr. Benjamin M. Brown, were found to be duly elected. On motion. Resolved, That the Board proceed to the election of a Treasurer, Standing Committee, and Finance Committee for the, year ensuing. Upon counting the ballots, the following gentlemen were found to be duly elected, viz. : Mr. Edward R. Jones, Treasurer. 22 838 PEOCEEDINGS, ETC. Standing Committee. Rev. Dr. Lycll, Mr. T. L. Ogclen, Rev. Dr. Berrian, - Mr. D. S. Jones, Rev. Dr. Milnor, Mr. Isaac Lawrence, Rev. Dr. Oreigliton, Mr. T. S. Townsend, Rev. Dr. McVickar, Mr. J. Lorillard, Rev. G. Upfold, M. D., Mr. Benjamin M. Brown^ Together -witli the Treasurer and Secretary. Finance Committee. Mr. J. Lorillard, Mr. I. Lawrence, Mr. Townsend, Mr. Benjamin M. Brown, together with the Treasurer. Ordered^ That the secretary publish, with all convenient despatch, the proceedings of this Board during its present annual meeting ; and also the proceedings of the Board at its meeting in August last. The Board of Trustees adjourned. Attested, JoNA. M. Wainwright, Secretary to the Board. |5r0i:BeMng£i BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF THE PEOTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHUECH , I]^ THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.* At a stated meeting of the Trustees of tlie General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, held in Trinity Church, New-York, June 28th, 1831 :— Present — The Eight Eev. Bishops Croes, H. U. Onder- donk, B. T. Onderdonk ; Eev. Drs. Milnor, Lyell, Beasley, McVickar, Montgomery, Creighton ; Eev. Messrs. John Croes, Jr., Anthon, Upfold, Matthews, W. L. Johnson, Governor Paynter ; Messrs. T. L. Ogden, E. E. Jones, T. S. Townsend, D. S. Jones, Stephen Warren, Eichard Adams, and the Secretary. The meeting was opened with prayer, conducted by the Eight Eev. Bishop Croes. The minutes of the meeting of the Board held on the 29th of July last, were read and approved. On motion, Resolved, That the Board proceed to the elec- tion of a secretary for the year ensuing. The Eev. Dr. Wainwright was accordingly chosen. On motion. Resolved^ That a committee of five mem- bers of the Board be appointed to visit the Seminary ♦ At their Stated Meeting, held in the city of New- York, June 28th, 1831. 840 rKOCEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES, buildings; and also to inquire into tlie necessary expenses of students incident to tbeir residence at the Seminary, and any other matters which it may be important to the interests of theological education to have known. Whereupon, the Eight Rev. H. U. Onderdonk, Eev. Dr. Montgomery, Eev. Mv. Doane, Governor Paynter, and Mr. Eichard Adams,, were appointed this committee. The Eeport of the Finance Committee, and the Account Current of the Treasurer, were read, as follows : — The Finance Committee of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, in compliance with the Statutes, beg leave to report : — The property of the Seminary consists of — 200 Mechanics' Bank shares, which cost S5,350 00 45 Phenix Insurance Company shares 2,172 73 Bonds and Mortgages of sundry persons in the city of New-York, with a statement of their respective amounts accompanying this report 67,500 00 Cash on hand this day 612 61 Total $75,635 34 Deducting from the above sum the endowments of the "VVarren Scholarship $;2,000 00 Bishop White ditto 2,500 00 Bishop Hobart ditto 2,500 00 Bishop Kemp ditto 2,000 00 Bishop Croes ditto 2,000 00 Bishop Clasgett ditto 198 50 North-Carolina Fund 2,948 22 Claremont Scholarship 48 00 14,194 72 There will remain the sum of ^61,440 62 the interest of Avhich may be applied to the current expenses of the Seminary. The ordinary Expenditures of the Seminary are — Salaries to Professors Turner, Wilson, and Moore S3,750 OO Do. to the Lilararian 100 00 Allowance for a Janitor 1 50 00 Interest on four Scholarships founded by the Society for Promoting Religion and Learning in the Diocese of New-York 400 00 Incidental expenses 600 00 Making together $5,000 00 OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 341 Brought forward, $5,000 00 From this deducting- the interest on the above-mention- ed balance of $61,440, which, at 6 per cent, per annum, is 3,686 40 There will remain a yearly deficiency of income amount- ing to $1,313 GO which exceeds the deficiency of income reported in July last, by about 101 dollars per annum, owing in part to the payment of $1,089, as an assessment on the lots at Green- wich, for opening the Tenth Avenue. For a detailed statement of the receipts and expendi- tures of the past year, the committee beg leave to refer to the accompanying Account Current of the Treasurer. Edward E. Jones, ) Tho. S. Townsend, V Committee. Benjamin M. Brown, ) New- York, June 28th, 1831. The Account Current of the Treasurer, of which the following is a summary, exhibits the following receipts into the treasury, during the past year, viz. : Balance of account rendered 27th July, 1830, $85 36 Principal and Interest of Bonds, paj'able in New- Jersey, collected by Dr. Carroll 647 35 A collection in Trinity Church, Geneva 15 00 Collection in Charleston, South Carohna, remitted to Isaac Lawrence 485 12 A collection in Burlington, New-Jersey, per Dr. Wharton, 12 56 A collection in New-Castle, Delaware, per T. B. Roberts. 10 00 Eev. Dr. Kemper's subscription 10 00 Rev. R. W. Goldsborough, Maryland 1 00 Principal of J. Hone & Son's Note paid in 5,100 00 Interest and dividends received 4,297 91 Total $18,664 30 The Expenditures have been — Reloaned on Bond and Mortgage $,3,500 00 Paid Washington College, Hartford, its proportion of money collected in England on the joint account of the Seminary, and the College 607 29 Paid an Assessment for opening lOth Avenue 1,089 00 Paid the New- York Protestant Episcopal Press 179 40 Paid Water Lot Rent, Advertising, renewing Fire Policy, etc 1 34 20 Paid Salaries 3,975 00 Paid Scholars 566 80 Total $10,051 69 342 rROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Leaving a balance in the treasury, on the 28th June, ) ^^,. „, 1831, of J 5?612 61 E. E. Edward R. Jones, Treasurer. On motion, Resolved, That the Eeport of the Finance Committee be referred to the Standing Committee, and the Account Current of the Treasurer be referred to the same committee, to be examined and audited. The minutes of the Standing Committee since July last, were read. • On motion, Resolved, That in the second chaj)ter of the statutes, the following be adopted as the third section : 8. In case of the decease ojf the Bishoj^ of the diocese in which the Seminary is situated, the secretary shall, as soon as convenient, convene the Standing Comniittce, who shall, by ballot, elect a member of the Board, with power to convene the committee from time to time, and preside in it, as defined in the second section of this chapter, until a BishojD be consecrated for said diocese. The following preamble and resolution were presented and unanimously adopted : Whereas the Rev. John Murray Forbes, A. M., who was last year a member of the First Class of the Seminary, and is now in the Holy Order of Priests, was absent from the last annual examination by leave of the Faculty, and is stated to this Board to have previously and faithfully prosecuted the studies and pei'formed the duties of a stu- dent, except the revision required for the said last exami- nation, which he was prevented from attending to, by the reason for which his leave of absence was granted ; there- fore, Resolved, That the Rev. John Murray Forbes, A. M., be, and he hereby is, constituted an alumnus of the Seminary, and that the Faculty cause a testimonial, proper to his case, to be prepared for signature in the usual way, by the trustees and Faculty. On motion, Resolved, That on the first day of the annual meeting of this Board a Special Committee, to consist of five members, be appointed to attend the examination of the students of the Seminary, which committee shall make report to this Board before its final adjournment. Further Resolved, That nothing contained in the forego- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 343 ing resolution shall be construed to impugn the right of all the members of this Board to attend the said examina- tion. Under the foregoing resolution, the committee was ap- pointed as follows : — Eev. Dr. Montgomery, of Pennsylvania, Eev. Dr. Beasley, of NeAv -Jersey, Eev. Mr, Doane, of Massachusetts, Governor Paynter, of Delaware, Mr. Eichard Adams, of Connecticut. On motion, Resolved, That when this Board adjourns, it -adjourn to meet this afternoon at 6 o'clock. The Board then adjourned. At an adjourned meeting of the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in Trinity Church, New- York, June 28th, 1831, at 6 o'clock, P. M :— Present — Eight Eev. Bishops H. U. Onderdonk, and B. T. Onderdonk ; Eev. Drs. Montgomery, Lyell, McVickar, Creighton, Berrian, and Beasley; Eev. Messrs. Anthon, and Matthews ; Governor Paynter, Mr. T. L. Ogden, Mr. Eichard Adams, and the Secretary. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The following resolution was presented, and unanimous- ly adopted. Resolved, That it having pleased Divine Providence, since the last meeting of the Board of Trustees, to remove from his usefulness in the Cliurch militant to his reward, as we trust, in the Church triumphant, the late Eight Eev. John Henry Hobart, D. D., Bishop of the Protestant Epis- copal Church in the diocese of New- York, and Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence in this Semi- nar}?", this Board cannot refrain from recording on the minutes of this meeting, their afflictive sense of the loss which this institution, in common with all the other im- portant interests of the Church, has sustained in the death of the illustrious deceased ; and their unfeigned union in the numerous and deserved tributes which have been 344 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES already paid to his distinguished talents and zeal as a Christian Bishop, and to the excm})lary urbanity of his de- portment, to the uniform firmness and integrity of his char- acter, and to the many exalted virtues which marked his public and private life. The Right Rev. B. T. Onderdonk presented the follow- ing resolution : — Resolved^ That so much of the second statute passed at the last meeting of this Board as relates to the number of sermons to be prepared by the students, be referred to a committee to report if an}^, and if any, what amendments should in their opinion be made therein. The Rev. Dr. McVickar offered as a substitute for this resolution the following — Resolved, That the Bishops, as visiters of the Seminary, be requested to report to this Board whether any, and if any, what alterations are necessary in the second statute of last year adopted in relation to the number of sermons to be written by the students. After some discussion, it was, on motion, Resolved, That the consideration of this subject be post- poned. The secretary stated that Mr. Gardiner Green, of Boston, had tendered his resignation of his seat at this Board as a trustee for the diocese of Massachusetts. Whereupon it was, on motion. Resolved, That the resignation of Mr. Greene be accepted. On motion. Resolved, That the Board now proceed to fill the vacancy occasioned by the above resignation. Upon counting the ballots, the Rev. George W. Doane, of Boston, was found to be duly elected. * * The following certificate had been received as evidence of Rev. Mr. Doane's election, as a trustee, by the diocese of Massachusetts, but it was determined, that according to the constitution, in the interval between the stated nicotin;,'s of the General Convention, all vacancies must be supplied by the vote of the Board of Trustees. Camhridce, Mass., June 18, 1831. I hereby certify, that the Rev. George W. Doane was regularly elected a trustee of the (ieneral Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, by the Convention of said Church, in the Com- monwealth of Massachusetts, during their session, holden at Trinity Church, Boston, June 16th and l7th, A. D., 1830. T. W. CoiT, Secretary of the Conve7ition of Massachusetts. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 345 The following preamble and resolution were offered, and unanimously adopted : — "Whereas the Kev. George W. Doane, of Massachusetts, now elected a member of this Board, was admitted as a member of the Board this morning upon grounds now ap- pearing insufficient, and was placed upon the committee for visiting the Seminary building, and for attending the examination ; therefore, Resolved, That he be now continued as a member of the said committees. The secretary stated that he had received a letter from Mr. Benjamin M. Brown, of New- York, tendering his re- signation of his seat at this Board as a trustee, as follows : — New- York, 2bth June, 1831. Rev. and Dear Sir, — Permit me to offer my resignation of the office of trustee of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church ; and in doing so, I would wish it expressly understood that it would liave af- forded me great pleasure in endeavoring to promote the interest of an institution, which, under God, is so well cal- culated to promote the cause of our Church; but I feel that the several institutions in Avhich I have a charge, (especial- ly the Press,) require all the time I can devote to them, when not necessarily engaged in my own business. Most respectfully, Your obedient servant, Benjamin M. Brown. Eev. J. M. Wain WRIGHT, D, D., Sec\j. On motion. Resolved, That the resignation of Mr, Benja- min M. Brown be accepted. On motion, Resolved, That when this Board adjourns, it will adjourn to meet on Thursday next, at 2 o'clock, at the Seminary building. The Board then adjourned. 346 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1 At au adjourned meeting of the Trustees of the Gen- eral Tlicological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in the Seminary build- ing, June 30, 1831 :— Present — Right Rev. Bishops Croes, H. U. Onderdonk, and B. T. Onderdonk; Rev. Drs. Montgomery, Milnor, Lyell, Berrian, Creighton, Meade, IMcVickar, Beasley ; Rev. Messrs. Upfold, Anthon, Doane, Matthews, Johnson ; Governor Paynter, Mr. T. L. Ogden, Mr. Adams, and the Secretary. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The report of the Faculty was presented and read, as follows : — The Faculty of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in the United States, respect- fully report to the Board of Trustees, as follows : — The admissions into the Seminary, during the past year, have been sixteen, viz. October 4tih. — Oliver Hopson, A. M., of Connecticut; Samuel T. Lord, of Pennsylvania ; Robert B. Van Kleeck, A. B., of New- York : Washington Van Zandt, A. B., of New-York ; into the Third Class. October 12th. — Daniel Cobia, A. B., of South Carolina ; John D. Smith, of Connecticut ; into the Third Class. October 15th. — Caleb S. Ives, A. B., of Connecticut; Isaac Smith, A. B., of Connecticut; James A. BoUes, A. B. of Connecticut ; into the Third Class. Samuel S. Lewis, A. B., of Connecticut ; Edward Y. Buchanan, A B., of Pennsylvania ; Seth Davis, A. B., of New-York ; into the Second Class. November 22d. — Samuel Starr, A. B., of Connecticut, into the Third Class. November 28th. — John Dowdney, Jun., Abram B. Hart, Thomas Clark, all of New- York, into the Third Class. Dismissions from the Seminary have been granted, at their own request, to Mr. Scott, of the First Class ; and to Mr, Ernst, of the First Class in the last year, who was ex- cused from the last public examination on account of his desire to continue his studies, and to receive his testimo- nial this year ; also to Mr. Freeman and Mr. Lewis, of the Second Class. Leave of absence has been granted to Mr. Judd, of the Third Class, until the restoration of his health. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 847 Leave of absence has also been granted to Mr. Porter and to Mr. "Walter, of tlie Second Class, in consequence of ill health. The number of students at present in the Seminary, ex- clusive of those who have received leave of absence, is twenty-five, viz. : — In the First Class. Benjamin I. Haight, A. B., of New- York. Joseph H. Nichols, A. M., of New- York. William Norwood, A. B., of North Carolina. John M. Eol^ertson, of Maryland. Lewis Thibou, Jun., A. B., of New- York.— 5. In the Second Class. Liberty A. Barrows, A. B., of New- York. Hobart M. Bartlett, A.B., of Connecticnt. Josiah Bartlett, of Massachusetts. Edward Y. BucLanan, A. B., of Pennsylvania. Seth Davis, A. B., of New- York. Eobert A. Hallam, A. B., of Connecticut. Aldert Smedes, A. M., of Kentucky.— 7. Absent by 2'>ermission. George S. Porter, of New- York. William H. Walter, A. B., of Connecticut. Spencer S. Judd, A. B., of Maryland. In the Third Class. James A. Bolles, A. B., of Connecticut. Thomas Clarke, of New- York. Daniel Cobia, A. B., of South Carolina. John Dowdney, Jr., of New- York. Abram B. Hart, A. B., of New- York. Oliver Hopson, A. M., of Connecticut. Caleb S. Ives, A. B., of Connecticut. Samuel T. Lord, of Pennsylvania. John D. Smith, of Connecticut. Isaac Smith, A. B., of Connecticut. Samuel Starr, A. B,, of Connecticut. Eobert B. Van Kleeck, A. B., of New York. Washington Yan Zandt, A. B., of New- York. — 13. The Eeports of the professors to the Board of the Fa- culty of the Seminary, which are herewith submitted to 348 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES the trustees, will exhibit the course of study pursued in the several departments of those professors. The department of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Elo- quence has been conducted by the professors, during the last year, agreeably to a request to that effect from the Standing Committee of the trustees. Signed by order of the Faculty, Bekj. T. Onderdonk, President. Clement C. Moore, Secretary. New- York, June 29th, 1831. The Professor of the Nature, Ministry, and Polity of the Church meets the Second Class during the second session, and the First Class during both sessions, of the Seminary year. The "works studied for recitation are the following: — Potter on Church Government, Barrow on the Pope's Su- premacy, the first six or seven books of Hooker's Eccle- siastical Polity, and the greater part of Wheatley on the Common Prayer. As the attendance of each class is but once in each week, it has been found impossible to accom- plish a larger amount of recitation. The professor, how- ever, endeavors to make the course as full as practicable, by reference to other authors, and by such remarks of his own, on the various subjects, as may tend to the fuller illus- tration and more perfect knowledge of them ; with an espe- cial reference to the bearing on the several points of the Holy Scriptures, the Articles, and other standards of our own Church, and the provisions of her Constitution, Canons, and Rubrics. Report of the Professor of Biblical Learning and lnter2netation of Scri2)ture. The course of studies for the last year, pursued under my direction, is as follows': — ■ Third Class. — Old Testament History, from Genesis to 2 Kings, inclusive. The principal subjects embraced within this ])eriod of Sacred History, with the most important dif- ficulties and approved solutions, have been examined, as far as was practicable. The Bible itself is used as the text, and the introduction to the several books has been ' studied in the Avork of Jahn. The sections of this author which relate to the criticism of the Old Testament, have also been studied and recited. OP THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 849 In the New Testament this class have read, in Greek, the most important' portions of the Gospels and Acts, and the first eleven chapters of the Eomans. The principal points relating to the harmony of the Gospels were noticed, as they occurred in the regular course of reading. I have endeavored to lay before them a view of the leading points of criticism and interpretation, and to apply them to settle the readings and sense in difficult places. The Romans will be reviewed at the beginning of the next session. The Second Class have confined their attention to the Epistles in Greek. They have reviewed the first eleven chapters of the Romans, and read such selections as were thought to be most important in all the other Epistles, ex- cept that to Philemon, the two last of St. John, and that of St. Jude. Hebrews has been studied throughout. The Epistles have been read in the following order : — Romans, Galatians, Hebrews, Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians, 1st and 2d Thessalonians, 1st and 2d Timothy, Titus, 1st and 2d Corinthians. The parts which it was found necessary to omit, I have endeavored to explain by informal lec- tures. The course pursued by the First Class last year, having been very similar to that pursued by the second during the present, their attention has been confined this year to the most prominent portions of Old Testament prophecy re- lating to the Messiah. They have studied in Hebrew the prophecies on this subject which occur in the Pentateuch, the promise to David as exhibited in 2 Sam. vii., and the parallel places in Chronicles, most of the Psalms which refer to Christ, especially such as are applied to him in the New Testament, and the most prominent predictions con- cerning our Lord which are contained in Isaiah. The dif- ficulty of some parts of this subject, and the extremely limited time to be devoted to it, made it utterly impossible to carry on the course of instruction to any very great extent^ Sam'l. H. Turner, Professor. The Professor of Systematic Divinity reports, that during the past year, the following course of study has been pur- sued in his department, by the Second and First Classes : By the Second Class. — Bishop Pearson's Exposition of the Creed ; that part of Dr. I. Scott's Christian Life, which treats of the prophetic, priestly, and regal offices of the Mediator ; Bishop Horseley's Tracts on Unitarianism ; 350 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Bishop Ilobart's Tract on the Descent into Hell, with Bi- shop Horseley's Sermon on the same subject ; West on the Eesurrection, with Bishop Horseley's and Archbishop Seeker's Sermons on the evidence of it ; Dr. Magee on Atonement and Sacrifice ; Dr. Waterland's Tracts on Jus- tification and Kegeneration ; and the Expositions of a few of the Thirty-nine Articles by Bishop Burnet and Bishop Tomline. By the First Class. — Bishops Burnet and Tomline's Ex- position of the Thirty-nine Articles ; the most important Homilies ; Jerram on Infant Baptism ; several of the dis- sertations annexed to Bishop White's Lectures on the Ca- techism ; and his Comparative Views of the Arminian and Calvinistic Controversy. This detail of the course pursued by these tWo classes presents the whole outline of the studies in this department. But in addition to the regular recitation of those text- books, the professor makes, during the course of examina- tion, such explanatory and additional remarks as a])pear suitable ; and refers, for fuller information, to various other authors. These cannot be detailed in a report, as they are numerous, and not uniformly the same ; being varied to answer inquiries, and to explain and remove difficulties suggested by different students. The practical subjects of theology, on which they less need the aid of a professor, are recommended to their private attention, in union with the other means of their own religious unprovement ; and have also been made the chief topics of the sermons deli- vered on Sundays in the chapel of the Seminary. The professor has also devoted as much time as the du- ties of his peculiar department would allow, to those of Ecclesiastical History and the Evidences of Eevealcd Eeli- gion, which were, by a temporary arrangement, committed to him. The First Class alone study those subjects under his direction. On ecclesiastical history, Mosheim has been used as the text-book, from the fourth century (inclusive) of the Christian Church ; the history of the preceding ages having been committed to the Professor of Biblical Learning and the Interpretation of Scripture. On the Evidences of Revealed Kcligion, the text-books used have been — Leslie's Short Method with the Deists, Dr. Paley on the Evidences; Dr. Campbell's Essay on Miracles; Bishop Hurd on Prophecy, first six discourses ; and Mr. Verplanck's OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 851 Essays. To these it was intended to add a work on the internal evidence, and Bishop Butler's Analogy ; but this was prevented by the want of time. The Second Class attend the professor one day in each week during the first session in the year, and two days in each week during the second session. The First Class attend him three days in each week during the Seminary year. Bird Wilson, Professor. Agreeably to the resolution passed at the last meeting of the Faculty, the Professor of Oriental and Grecian Lite- rature begs leave to submit the following report of the studies pursued in his department. In consequence of the arrangement adopted at the last meeting of the trustees of the Seminary, his instructions in the Hebrew language have been confined, during the past year, to the Third Class. That class, since their en- trance into the Seminary in October last, have studied and been practised in the leading principles of the Hebrew grammar. They have read and translated the 1st, 2d, 42d, 43d, 41:th, and 45th 'chapters of Genesis; the first 17 verses of the 20th chapter of Exodus; the 1st, 2d, and 22d Psalms; the 1st, 13th, 14th, 52d, and 53d chapters of Isaiah ; and the first four chapters of the Book of Job. The knowledge acquired by the students of this class during the short time in which they have pursued their Hebrew studies is necessarily very limited ; but it is hoped that what they have learned will enable them, if they be so disposed, to continue, with ease to themselves, their pur- suits in this department, without the assistance of an in- structor. Clement C. Moore. June 27, 1881. The report of the Library Committee was presented and read, as follows : — The Library Committee respectfully report, that the ad- ditions to the library, during the past year, have been as follows, viz. : — Presented hy Mr. Richard WhiUingham. Allgemeine Literatur-Zeitung, for February, March, April, and May, 1828. 4to : Halle and Leipz. 852 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRtTSTEES Evangelische Kirclieu-Zeitung, 6 Nos. (July to December, 1827.) 4to: Berlin. Life of Thomas Bray, D. D. 8vo : London, 1746. Fry's Scripture Keader's Help. 12mo : K Y., 1830. Presented by Washington Van Zandt. G. Braunii doctrinal foederum. 4to : Amsterdam. Presented by R. W. Harris. Griesbacli's Synopsis. 8vo: Halas, 1786. Doederlein's Esaias. 8vo : Altorfi, 1780. Port Royal Moral Essays. 8vo : London, 1796. 2 vols. Sclater's Commentary on Malachi. 4to : London, 1659. Vitringa in Cautic. Mosis & Zacliariam. 4to: Halas, 1734. Huetii Demonstratio Evangelica. 4to : Leipsic, 1695. Baxter on tlie Soul. 4to : London. Malebranche's Search after Truth. Folio : London, 1700. Clarke's Paraphrase of N. T. 8vo : Dublin, 1737. 2 vols. Total of folios, 1 ; quartos, 15 ; octavos, 7; duodecimos, 1. Whole number of volumes, 24. The present number of volumes in the library is 3,550, viz., 757 folios, 631 quartos, and 2,162 octavos and under. The present condition of the books cannot be better de- scribed than in the language of the last report, page 27 of Proceedings of the Trustees, 1830. A mistake appears, page 26 of the same proceedings, in the name of the donor of a number of books to the library. Listead of John R Murray, it should have been George B. Murray. The committee have the satisfaction of presenting to the trustees the following communication from the Protestant Episcopal Press : New-York, June^bth, 1830. To the Secretary of the Library Committee of the Board of Trus- tees of the Gknekal TriEOLocacAL Seminary of the Protestant E'piscoiMl Clivrch, ci-c. Sir, — Ilerewith I have the honor to transmit to you the copy of a resolution passed at the last meeting of the Board of Trustees of the New-York Protestant Episcopal Press, OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 853 signed agreeably to its tenor by tbe members of the Board ; and also such publications as have been already issued, a list of which is given below. Eespectfully, your obedient servant, John V. Yan Ingen, Secretary Board of Trustees. P. S. The volumes are not quite finished, but will be sent up in a few days. As they are bound in a peculiar and uniform style, more time has been taken with them than I anticipated, or they would have accompanied this. At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Neiv-Yorh Protestant Episcopal Press, held at the Buildings^ December 14th, 1830 — Resolved^ That as a testimony of the sense of this Board of the importance to our Church of the General Theological Seminary, located in this city, and of their interests in its welfare, the agent be directed to have placed in the library of that institution, bound in a uniform style, all such pub- lications as have hitherto issued or may hereafter issue from our press ; and that a copy of this resolution be signed by the members of the Board, and communicated to the Library Committee of the Seminary. Benj. T, Onderdonk, President. JoNA. M. Wainwright, Vice-President. Chas. Keeler, 2d Vice-Presiderit. Henry Cotheal, Treasurer. George Upfold, Wm. Creighton, Corns. Oakley, James F. De Peyster. Benj. M. Brown, Chairman Standing Committee. Geo. C. Morgan, Floyd Smith, Lewis Curtis, Ch. K S. Eowland, Standing Committee. Signed by order of the Library Committee, Benj. T. Onderdonk, Chairman. 23 354 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. Life of Bisliop Hcbcr, by liis widow, 2 vols. 8vo. 2. Standard Works of the Protestant Episcopal Cburcli, by English and American divines. Vol. I. containing Leslie on Deism, and West on the Resurrection. Vol. II. containing Sumner's " Apostolical Preaching Con- sidered." 2 vols. 12mo. 3. Works on Episcopacy, containing Dr. Bowden's Letters to Dr. ]\[iller ; Dr. Cooke's Essay on the Invalidity of Presbyterian Ordination ; Episcopacy tested by Scrip- ture, by Bishop II. U. Onderdonk, and a Preface by Bishop B. T. Onderdonk. 2 vols. 12mo. 4. Works of Bishop Eavenscroft. 2 vols. 8vo. 5. Reports, Journals, &c., 1829-80. 1 vol. 8vo. 6. Sermons, 1829-30. 1 vol. 8vo. A communication from the Faculty was received, recom- mending Benjamin I. Haight, A. B., of New-York, Joseph H. Nichols, A. M., of New-York, William Norwood, A. B., of North Carolina, John M. Robertson, of Maryland, and Lewis Tliibou, Jr., A. B., of New- York, members of the First Class to the trustees, as duly qualified to receive the usual testimonial upon completing the regular course of studies. Whereupon it was Resolved^ That the above named members of the First Class receive the usual testimonial on the part of the trustees under the seal of this Board. The following preamble and resolution were presented by the Rev. Mr. Doane, of Boston, and, on motion, were ad opted : Whereas there have been made from time to time im- portant changes and modifications in the course of study and discipline pursued in the Seminary, and whereas it is necessary that in the present highly improved condition and prospects of the Institution, a revision and harmonious adjustment of the several details be made, and that any existing deficiencies be' supplied, in efl'ecting which, the experience of the Faculty in its administration must be em- inently valuable, as their counsel and assistance are greatly desired. Therefore, Resolved^ That a Committee of be ap- pointed to confer Avith the Faculty on the subject of the course of study and discipline as at present pursued in this Seminary, and of any changes, modifications, or additions for the improvement or better administration of the same, OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 855 whicli to them mutually may seem expedient and de- sirable, and to make report to this Board at its next annual meeting. The committee appointed " to visit the Seminary build- ing, and also to inquire into the necessary expenses of students incident to their residence in the Seminary, and any other matters which it may be important to the inter- ests of theological education to have known" — report their compliance with the duty assigned them, and submit the following as the result of their observations and inquiries. In regard to the Seminary Buildings. 1. The chimneys require raising, both with a view to security from fire, and to the comfort of the students, which is now seriously affected by the defective draught of the chimneys. 2. The provision for warming the apartments of the stu- dents is radically defective. 3. The cooking apparatus in the kitchen occasions much inconvenience to the domestics, and indeed to the whole establishment, in consequence of its defective setting, by which the gas is forced into the kitchen to a degree that had frequently affected the health of those employed in it, and caused serious inconvenience to the students. In relation to the above particulars, the committee would suggest for the adoption of the Board, the following reso-. lutions ; — ■ 1. Resolved, That the Standing Committee be required, as soon as practicable, to cause the chimneys to be raised so as to avoid the danger to which the roof is now inci- dent on account of their lowness, and to make such other alterations in them as they may think necessary to the comfort of the students. 2. Resolved, That the Standing Committee be further required to furnish for each room a suitable stove or grate upon a proper construction. 3. Resolved, That the Standing Committee be also re- quired to cause such alterations to be made in the cooking apparatus of the kitchen as will obviate the inconveniences which it now causes. In relation to the necessary expenses 'of the students, your 356 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES committee report the following estimates, grounded upon authentic data. It will be observed that these estimates include no allowance for the instruction received at the Se- minary, that being wholly gratuitous. 1. — Ihe average rate of hoarding per diem, for each student, for the term about expiring, has been 18^ cents. 2. — Total expense of boarding, during the term beginning first Monday of October, 1830, and ending last day of June, 1831, say 272 days, has been $51 34 3. — Washing for the same space 9 36 4. — Fael — say two tons, allowing only one student to a room 16 00 5, — Oil for each student 2 25 Total Expense of the term, allowing one student to a room, S78 95 If two students room together, as is generally the case, the expense of fnel will be divided, and will thus lessen the above amount by the sum of 8 00 Making total expenses of each student, supposing two in a room S70 95 In stating the above result, the committee cannot with- hold the expression of their surprise at the remarkable cheapness of living in the Seminary ; and they have no doubt that in that surprise the whole Board will partici- pate. To account for that result, it ought to be known that the students constitute of themselves a family ; and by judicious arrangement among them, conduct their household affairs in a manner conducive at once to econo- my and comfort ; avoiding thereby the expense incident to ordinary boarding establishments, occasioned by the necessary profits of those who conduct them. It ought to be generally known, too, that no rent is paid for the rooms which they occupy in the Seminary ; and moreover, that certain allowances are made by the Standing Committee, which diminish, in some degree, their expenses. Your committee think it proper to state further, that the rooms of the Seminary are, in themselves, very conve- nient and comfortable ; and in their arrangements, particu- larly in relation to their dormitories, may be considered as preferable to those of the most celebrated seminaries of the country. Your committee have great pleasure in adding that, with these materials of chca^^ and comfortable living, there is OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 857 every evidence of contentment and happiness pervading the establishment. All which is respectfully submitted. H. TJ. Onderdonk, James Montgomery, G. W. DOANE, Samuel Paynter, Richard Adams. New- York, June 30, 1831. On motion, Resolved^ That when this Board adjourns, it will adjourn to meet in St. John's Chapel at 1 o'clock to- morrow. The Board then adjourned. At an adjourned meeting of the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in St. John's Chapel, July 1st, 1831, after the attendance of the members of the Board at the solemnities of the Commencement : — Present — Right Rev. Bishops Croes and B, T. Onderdonk; Rev. Drs. Montgomery, Beasley, Milnor, Creighton, Ber rian, McVickar, LyelL; Rev. Messrs. Upfold, Doane, An thon, Johnson, Matthews ; Governor Paynter ; Messrs. D S. Jones, T. L. Ogden, E. R. Jones, and the Secretary. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. On motion, Resolved^ That the thanks of this Board be given to the trustees of the Protestant Episcopal Press, for the donation of books made to the Library, and for the expression of their intention to present to the library all their future publications, as communicated in the report o the Library Committee. The resolution passed yesterday, that a committee of be appointed to confer with the Faculty on the sub- ject of the course of study, discipline, &c., was called up. On motion. Resolved, That the blank be filled with the number five. 858 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Whereupon, tlie Rev. Dr. McVickar, Rev. Dr. Wainwriglit, Rev. Dr. ^Montgomery, Rev. ]\[r. Doane, Rev. Mr. Anthon, were appointed said committee. The report of the committee on the Seminary building was called up, and the resolutions recommended therein were moved and adopted, as follows: 1. Resolved, That the Standing Committee be required, as soon as practicable, to cause the chimneys to be raised, so as to avoid the danger to which the roof is now inci- dent, on account of their lowness, and to make such other alterations in them as they may think necessary to the comfort of the students. 2. Resolved, That the Standing Committee be further required to furnish for each room a suitable stove or grate, upon a proper construction. 3. Resolved, That the Standing Committee be also re- quired to cause such alterations to be made in the cooking apparatus of the kitchen as will obviate the inconve- nience which it now causes. The committee appointed to attend the examination of the students of the Seminary, reported as follows : The committee appointed to attend the examination of the students of the Seminary, report that they have at- tended to the duty assigned them ; and have great pleasure in bearing their testimony to the very creditable profi- ciency displayed by the students in the several branches of theological science upon which they were examined, and to the skill and competency exhibited by the several pro- fessors in conducting the examination. James Montgomery, Frederick Beasley, G. W. Doane, Samuel Paynter. New- York, Jidy 1, 1831. On motion. Resolved^ That the Board proceed to the elec- OF THE GENEEAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, 359 tion of four trustees, to supply that number of vacancies . whicli have occurred in the representation from the dio- cese of New-York. Upon counting the ballots, the Eev. John F. Schroeder, the Eev. Thomas Brientnall, David B. Ogden, Esq., and Mr. Floyd Smith, were found to be duly elected. Mr. Benjamin I. Haight, A. B., an alumnus of the Semi- nary was appointed librarian. On motion. Resolved^ That the Board proceed to the elec- tion of a Treasurer, Standing Committee, and Finance Committee, for the year ensuing. Upon counting the ballots, the following gentlemen were found to be duly elected, viz. : — Mr. Edward E. Jones, Treasurer. Standing Committee. Eev. Dr. Lyell, Mr. T. L. Ogden, Eev. Dr. Berrian, Mr. D. S. Jones, Eev. Dr. Milnor, Mr. Isaac Lawrence, Eev. Dr. Creighton, Mr. T. S. Townsend, Eev. Dr.McVickar, Mr. J. Lorillard, Eev. G-. Upfold, M.D., Mr. Floyd Smith. Together with Mr. Edward E. Jones, Treasurer, and Eev. Dr. Wainwright, Secretary. Finance Committee. Mr. Isaac Lawrence, Mr. Jacob Lorillard, Mr. T. S. Townsend, Mr. Floyd Smith, Together with the I'reasurer. On motion, Resolved, That the Eight Eev. H. U. Onder- donk be requested to furnish a copy of the address deli- vered by him this day, for publication. On motion, Resolved^ That the report of the Faculty, the report of the committee for attending the examination, and such parts of the proceedings of this meeting, of the report 860 . PROCEEDINGS, &C. of the committee for visiting the Seminary, and of other documents laid before the meeting, as the Standing Com- mittee may think proper ; together with notice of the terms of admission of students, and other matters connected with the interests of the Seminary, be pubhshed in a cir- cular, to be widely distributed by the Standing Com- mittee. Ordered^ That the secretary publish, with all convenient despatch, the proceedings of tms Board, during its present annual meeting. The Board of Trustees then adjourned. Attested, Jonathan M. Wainweight, Secretary of the Board. »£ OF THE BOAKD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF THE PEOTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.* At a stated meeting of tlie Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in Trinity Church, New- York, October 10th, 1832 :— Present — The Right Rev. Bishops B. T. Onderdonk and Ives ; the Rev. Drs. Milnor, Lyell, Creighton, McYickar, Gadsden, Kemper ; the Rev. Messrs. Schroeder, BrientnaU, Cummings, Matthews ; Messrs. N. Rogers, Hey ward, Lor- illard, E. R. Jones, T. L. Ogden, Townsend, D. S. Jones, and the Secretary. The meeting was opened with prayer, conducted by the Right Rev. B. T. Onderdonk. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The Report of the Committee upon the course of Study and Discipline as at present pursued' in the Seminary, which was laid over for consideration at the last meeting of the Board, was called up ; and it was, on motion, Resolved, That the Board do now proceed to the conside- ration of the same. * At a Stated Meeting, held in the city of New- York, on the 10th, 16th, 22d, 24th, 25th, and 26th days of October, 1832. 862 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES On motion, Eesolved, That the first amendment of the statutes as proposed in the above report be adopted, and that the^ following words be substituted for the concluding clause of the 2d section of the 8th chapter of the statutes, viz. : — " The classes shall be known and distinguished, beginning with the year of entrance, as the Junior, Middle, and Senior Classes." The second of the proposed amendments was modified, and was then adojDted as follows, to be added to the 2d section of the 7th chapter of the statutes, viz. : — "All can- didates for admission into the Seminary shall be requii-ed to stand a satisfactory examination on the Greek grammar, and on the Gospels, and the Acts of the Apostles, with a view to ascertaining their fitness to pursue a critical and exegetical course of study in the New Testament; and shall further be examined upon the Hebrew grammar, and upon the first chapter of Genesis with the Masoretic punc- tuation." The third amendment, recommending that the 2d clause of the 3rd section of chapter 8 be restored to its original form, was adopted, with the following addition relating to the Third or Junior Class, viz. : — " This class shall attend the instructions of the Professor of Oriental and Greek Literature, in order that they may be prepared by him during the first year to enter, when they become members of the middle class, upon the critical and exeget- ical study of the Hebrew Scriptures." The amendment proposed to the 2d statute, reported in 1830, and inserted in the 3d section of the 8th chapter, was adopted as follows, viz.: — "Each student shall be required to prepare and submit to the Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, in addition to all regular disputations and essays, at least four sermons for pulpit delivery in the course of the junior year, five in the course of the middle, and six in the course of the senior year, making at least fifteen in the whole; and it is hereby earnestly recommended to the professors generally, with a view to the same object, to familiarize the students under their care to the use of the pen on all occasions, by requir- ing from them, whenever it can conveniently be done, written abstracts of sulijects, or analyses of arguments, or critical investigations, drawn from and connected with the duties of their respective lecture rooms." OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 363 Upon the consideration of the latter clause of the report, it was, on motion, Resolved^ That a committee of three be appointed, to take into consideration so much of the report as relates to the discipline proper to be established within the walls of the Seminary ; and that they be requested to confer with the professors upon this subject, and to make report to this Board. The Eight Eev. Bishop Ives, Rev. Dr. McVickar, and Mr. Heyward, were appointed this committee. On motion. Resolved^ That a committee be appointed to reduce into proper form the amendments now adopted, and to report such alterations in the existing statutes as may thereby be rendered necessary. Mr. T. L. Ogden, Rev. Mr. Cummings, and the Secre" tary, were appointed this committee. The Rev. Dr. McYickar, Chairman of the committee appointed at the last meeting to consider whether any, and if any, what further provision is expedient for the instruction of the students in Pastoral Theology and PuljDit Eloquence, requested that, in consequence of the absence of a majority of the committee, it be discharged. Whereupon it was, on motion, Resolved^ That this committee be discharged from further consideration of the subject referred to it. On motion. Resolved^ That a committee of five be ap- pointed to consider whether any, and if any, what further provision is expedient for the instruction of the students in Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, in Ecclesiastical History, and in the Evidences of Christianity. The Right Rev. Bishop Onderdonk, Rev. Dr. McYickar, Rev. Dr. Milnor, Rev. Dr. Gadsden, and Mr. E. R. Jones, were appointed this committee. On motion, Resolved, That the secretary, the treasurer, and Mr. Lorillard, be a committee to prepare the report required by the 2d article of the Constitution, to be pre- sented to the General Convention. On motion. Resolved, That when this Board adjourns, it adjourn to meet in this place on Tuesday next, at 10 o'clock. The Board then adjourned. 864 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Epis- copal Church in the United States, held in Trinity Church, October 16th, 1832 :— Present — The Right Rev. Bishops "White, Griswold, Bowen, Brownell, H. U. Onderdonk, B. T. Ouderdonk, and Ives; Rev. Drs. Milnor, Montgomery, Burhans, Kemper, Gadsden, Creighton, Lyell, Crocker, Burroughs, McVickar, and Anthon ; Rev. Messrs. Gibbes, Schroeder, Cummings, Brientnall, and Matthews ; Messrs. Townsend, Smith, Rogers, Johnson, Lawrence, D. S. Jones, Heyward, Beach, Meredith, Adams, and the Secretary. The meeting was opened with prayer, conducted by the presiding Bishop. The minutes of the last meeting were r.ead and approved. The chairman of the committee appointed to consider whether any, and if any, what further provision is expe- dient for the instruction of the students in Pastoral Theol- ogy and Pulpit Eloquence, in Ecclesiastical History, and in the Evidences of Christianity, stated that the committee was not yet ready to report. Whereupon it was, on motion. Resolved^ That the com- mittee be continued. The committee appointed to reduce into proper form the amendments adopted at the last meeting, and to report such alterations in the existing statutes as may thereby be rendered necessary, presented the same. Whereupon, it was, on motion, Resolved^ That so much of the first section of the seventh chapter of the statutes, as now reported, requiring knowledge of Hebrew on the part of the students previous to their admission into the Seminary, and which was adopted as an amendment at the last meeting, be reconsidered, with a view to striking out the same. After full discussion, it was, on motion. Resolved^ That this portion of the first section of the seventh chapter be stricken out, viz., the following words: — "And shall further be examined upon the Hebrew grammar, and upon the first chapter of Genesis with the Masoretic punc - tuation." OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 865 On motion, Resolved^ That tlie following section be adopted, as the third section of chapter 1 : — Section 3. On the first day of the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees, there shall two committees be appointed of five each, to be styled the Committee on the General State of the Seminary, and the Committee on the Examination of the Students, It shall be the duty of the Committee on the General State of the Seminary to visit the buildings, and also to inquire into the necessary es^enses of students incident to their residence at the Seminary, and any other matters which it may be important to the interests of the- ological education to have known. It shall be the duty of the Committee on the Examination of the Students to attend an examination of all the students by the professors in their respective departments. Both these committees shall report to the Board before its final adjournment. On motion, Resolved^ That the first section of chapter 1 be amended by substituting Friday instead of Wednesday, and by adding the following words after the words, "said meeting :" *' Except when the General Convention meets in New-York, when the Board of Trustees shall meet on the day before the meeting of the General Convention," The committee appointed upon the subject of the disci- pline proper to be established within the walls of the Semi- nary, reported as follows : — ■ The committee to whom was referred so much of the General Report on the subject of studies and discijDline, as relates to the expediency of j)roviding for the general charge and superintendence of the Seminary, by the appointment of a resident ofiicer with competent powers, beg leave to report, — That they have visited the Seminary, conferred as di- rected with the resident professors on the subject, and in other ways sought to inform themselves in the matter com- mitted to their charge, and that the conclusion at which they have arrived is this : That although the creation of such an ofiice is not absolutely demanded by any existing abuses in the institution, or the defect of any competent powers in its existing authorities, still that its establish- ment would be highly favorable in giving promptitude and efficacy to all its operations. But as the committee regard this proposed change as one too important to be lightly entered upon, they beg leave to 366 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES enumerate some of the practical inconveniences under wliicli the Seminary is now found to labor for the want of some recognized resident head. 1. In the matter of conformity to the statutes, there is no recognized officer whose duty it is to enforce them, and to whom the trustees can look as responsible for carrying them into effect. 2. In the care of the buildings, the oversight of them belongs to the Standing Committee ; but as its members reside at a distance, they cannot always themselves know what is wanting, so that much injury and inconvenience often arises. Neither is there any one within the building whose duty it is to give such information, or upon whom they can of right devolve the execution of their orders. 3. In the matter of discipline, although here the Faculty are clothed with sufficient powers, yet from the circum- stance of their chairman being chosen by statute at each meeting, it follows, that during the recess of the Board, there is a want of competent authority to decide even the slightest question that may occur, and even to carry into eftcctits own decisions. On this point, while the committee are happy in being able to state that no call exists for the exercise of such prompt authority, still they cannot but question the wisdom of leaving an institution thus rapidly increasing in numbers, unprovided with the requisite power to meet such an emergency. On the contrary, they deem it prudent to anticipate such dangers, and by preventive safeguards to avoid their actual existence. In connection with this subject, they would instance the incongruity of the appointment of a janitor to the Seminary, as a police officer for the buildings and adjoining premises, and yet there being no individual within those premises whose or- ders he is bound to receive, or to whom it is his duty to report. 4. In reference to the library; here, too, the Library Committee have ample powers, except to take order for the preservation of the books Avliere it involves any disburse- ment, through want of which much injury has been sus- tained by them. This might be obviated by a small discretionary power in a presiding officer. Upon the whole, therefore, it appears to the committee that it would be highly expedient that there should be within the Avails, or in the immediate neighborhood of the Seminary, a recognized and ever present head, Avho might OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 867 be made generally responsible for its internal arrangements, and to whom such powers sliould be intrusted as might be found expedient to that end. With this view, thej respectftilly report the following draft of a statute, embodying the above suggestions, and which, if adopted, will become a substitute for the second section of the sixth Chapter of the statutes. The professors shall constitute a Facult}^, presided over by a Dean ; they shall meet according to their own laws, and the presence of a majority of the professors shall be ne- cessary to form a Board. The title of Dean shall be held in annual rotation by the resident professors, beginning with the first appointed, and proceeding in the order of seniority. He shall call and preside at all meetings of the Faculty, except a Bishop be a member and j^resent, when the latter shall preside, and except also in the case of his sickness, or other necessary absence, when his duties and powers shall devolve upon the professor next in order of rotation. During the recess of the Board, he shall, as its executive officer, be clothed with its authority ; the janitor shall be subject to his orders and mak^ report to him. He shall be the mediu.m of communication between the Seminary and its constituted authorities, and he shall report annually to the Board of Trustees in his capacity as Dean, distinct from his report as professor. He shall be invested with the general charge and super- intendence of the buildings and premises under the cogni- zance of the Standing Committee, and shall have power to draw upon the treasurer for such minute needful expendi- tures, as may be presently necessary for the preservation of the books or building. Subject, however, to such condi- tions, and within such limits as the Standing Committee may from time to time deem expedient, to which body he shall report quarterly his expenditures and the general state of the premises and the institution. All which is respectfully submitted. John J. McYickar, Chairman. Whereupon it was, on motion. Resolved^ That this report be accepted, and that the statute therein proposed be adopted as a substitute for the second section of the sixth chapter of the statutes. The committee appointed to draw up the triennial report, 868 PROCEEDINGS OP THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES to be presented to tlie General Convention, presented tlie same. WlierciTpon, it was, on motion, Resolved^ That this report be recommitted witli a view to adding further information concerning what may transpire at an adjourned meeting of this Board, and may be important to be communicated to the General Convention. On motion, Resolved^ That a special committee be ap- pointed upon the state of the income and expenditure of the Seminary. Mr. Meredith, Mr. T. L. Ogden, and the treasurer, were appointed this committee. Bishop Onderdonk, of New- York, gave information to the trustees, that a legacy of $20,000 had been left to the Seminary by Mr. George Lorillard. Whereupon, it was, on motion, Resolved^ That the trea- surer procure a copy of the will of the hate Mr. Lorillard, for the information of the Board, in relation to this inter- esting matter. On motion. Resolved^ That" the Faculty of the Seminary- be authorized to relax the course of studies as respects lec- tures and recitations to such an extent during the sitting of the approaching General Convention, as to enable the pro- fessors and students to attend the proceedings of the same. On motion. Resolved^ That when this Board adjourns, it adjourn to meet on Monday evening next, at seven o'clock, at St. John's Chapel. The Board then adjourned. At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of tlic Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, lield in St. John's Chapel, October 22d, 1832 :— Present — Eight Eev. Bishops H. U. Onderdonk and B. ^. Onderdonk; Kev. Drs. Kemper, Gadsden, McVickar, Whcaton, Creighton, Lyell, Montgomery, Croswell ; Rev. Messrs. Cummings, Wellcr, Matthews, Ncufville, Brient- nall, Johnson, Croes ; Messrs. Lawrence, Beach, Townsend, E. E. Jones, Smith, Heyward, and the Secretary. The meeting was opened with prayer, conducted by Bishop II. U. Onderdonk. OF THE GiJNERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 869 ■ ^he minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The chairman of the committee ajapointed to consider whether any, and if any, what further provision is expedient for the instruction of the students in Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, in Ecclesiastical History and in thp Evidences of Christianity, requested that the Commit- tee be discharged. Whereupon, it was, on motion, Resolved^ That this com- mittee be discharged from further consideration on the sub- ject committed to it. On motion, Resolved^ That the Standing Committee shall have power to make provision for the instruction of the stu- dents in the departments of the Evidences of Christianity, Ecclesiastical History, and Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, provided such instruction be gratuitusly ex- tended. On motion, Resolved^ That the resident professors be re- quested to act as a beneficiary committee, of which thd Dean shall be the chairman. It shall be the duty of the committee to take charge of all the funds that may be com- mitted to them for the benefit of necessitous students, and to distribute them as they may deem expedient, or accord- ing to the wish of the donors. The report of the committee on the income and expendi- ture of the Seminary was read as follows : — The committee appointed to present, substantively and succinctly, the present pecuniary condition and exigencies of the Theological Semijiary, beg leave to offer the follow- ing plain and unvarnished statement of facts derived from the report of the treasurer for the past year. From this report it appears that the contributions and donations to the Seminary, from its first establishment down to the present day, amount to the capital sum of $158,928 67 Of which there liave been expended for cur- rent purposes, $40,290 GO ' For buildings, 33,520 00 Fining up water lots, &c., 5,595 00 Assessments for streets, &c., 1,325 GO Inv'tsofsums contributed for scholarships, 14,194 72 — 98.925 32* Leaving a capital of $60,003 35 * There is an error in these figures, which a pencilled note in the MS. original says should be $94,925 32. This correction implies also that the capital sum in the succeeding line is erroneously stated. As the mistake occurs in the first edition, it is here reprinted with a simple notice of the fact. — Ed. 24 870 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES invested in stocks, bonds, and mortgages, yielding an annual revenue of S3, 600. The annual expenditure, with the utmost economy, amounts to $5,000, and the deficiency, consequently, of the receipts to cover the expenditure is $1,400. To meet this deficiency, if no other available means are afiforded, there remains only the alternative of encroaching on the capital or re- trenching the expenses of the institution. In regard to the former of these alternatives, it is proper to recite the following circumstances : — The capital of the Seminary, exclusive of the land granted by Mr. Moore, amounts to $60,003 35 The Sherred legacy amounts to 60,000 00 Leaving an excess of capital beyond the legacy of. $3 35 But it is to be kept in mind, that in order to entitle the Seminary to receive the legacy, the executors required, as by law they were authorized to do, that a refunding bond should be placed in their hands, conditioned for repaying to them the whole, or such part of the amount of the legacy as might be required to meet any legal claims upon Mr, Sher- red's estate. Accordingly, a number of gentlemen liberally stepped forward and executed a refunding bond to the ex- ecutors of Mr. Sherred's will, in the penalty of $100,000, which is still in force, receiving at the same time a bond of indemnity from the trustees, by the condition of which, the " trustees for ever thereafter bind themselves and their successors to hold and retain the said sum of $60,000, or the stocks and securities in which the same may be invested, as an inviolate fund to be applied, whenever necessary, for the purpose of effectually securing and protecting the several obligees in the refunding bond, and their several heirs, executors, and administrators, from all loss and dam- age by reason of their responsibility ;" so that, in fact, the whole of the personal property of the Seminary amounts to a sum merely sufQcient to cover the amount thus solemnly set apart as an inviolate pledge for the indemnity of the sureties in the bond given to the executors. The committee cannot suppose it possible that under any circumstances the trustees could feel themselves at liberty, in breach of honor and good faith, to withdraw any part of this capital sum of $60,000 from the reach of their solemn covenant ; so that, as they conceive, there is no capital upon which they can encroach, if they would, and this alternative is therefore impracticable. In regard to the other alternative, retrenchment, it appears that the principal expenditure is for the salaries of the pro- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 871 fessors. Of these, two are in tlie receipt of annual stipends barely adequate to their support, whilst one is content, under the present circumstances of the institution, to accept half the amount allowed to those two ; and the valuable services of the Professor of the Nature, Ministry, and Po- lity of the Church, are, and from the commencement of the institution have been bestowed by the present incumbent, the Bishop of New-York, without any remuneration what- ever. The same disinterested services were also rendered, during his life, by the late lamented.. Bishop Hobart, in the department of Pulpit Eloquence and Pastoral Theology. Considering the standing and qualifications of the profes- sors, it will be admitted that nothing short of an ardent zeal to sustain the Seminary, supplying a motive far above the desire of any pecuniary reward, could induce them to continue their invaluable services ; nor will it be thought by any who have been attentive to the system of in^ struction adopted, and thus far prosecuted, that it is possi- ble, consistently with this system, to reduce the number of the professors. Were this done, it must be by the sacrifice of the reputation, and in the same degree, the usefulness of the institution. The trustees and its friends rather hope to enlarge its usefulness, and extend its reputation, and with truth to be able to give assurance to the students of theo- logy in our Church, that here they will have an opportu- nity of enjoying the best means of instruction; and to churchmen, that here young men will be well grounded in that learning which must, with talents and a proper appli- cation, present them as candidates for the ministry, well fitted to give dignity and practical efficiency to the sacred office. One step backward, would be fatal to the confi- dence of the community. It is true that the beneficial and liberal donation of Mr. Moore includes several valuable lots which are not covered by the Seminary buildings, nor as yet enclosed within its grounds. Shall these be sold to meet our present exigen- cies? They are in the immediate vicinity of the settled parts of the city of New- York, and in a few years must, with its growth, become of far greater value. With a view to present pecuniary convenience would the friends of the Seminary approve, or could the trustees consent to part with these lots at low prices, and forego the certain advan- tage of their future rise in value? To these questions no answer but in the negative can be expected from prudent men, acting with a view merely to profit. But it is thought 372 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES that there are higher considerations associated Avith this subject, sufficient of themselves to determine the judg- ment. The hberahty of Mr. Moore seems to have contemplated that this valuable property should be held as it was given, not to bo used for the piu'pose of meeting, by si^eculative sales, annual expenditure, but to secure a convenient loca- tion, and a permanent benefit to the institution. Can the trustees, by any act on their part, disappoint such a pur- pose entertained by the donor ? Again, experience shows that the converting real into personal property, is always a great error on the part of any institution which looks for permanency. While the real is permanent and increasing in value, personal proj)erty vanishes by use, by the prodigality it encourages, and by the risks it encounters. This sentiment is so fully confirmed by all experience, that it is well known to have been an es- tablished maxim in a community most skilled in acquiring and securing the possession of its property, that "potius est fundos quam pecunias habere." The trustees cannot, therefore, it is thoughtj consistently with respect to the donor, or the enduring pros^^erity of the Seminary, or the wishes of the friends of the Church, for a moment entertain the project of raising money by selling groimd which has been granted with so much munifi- cence. Nothing remains, then, but to look abroad for aid and assistance in the present crisis of afiairs. The amount wanted to make up the present deficiency, when considered in connection with the numbers who feel interested in this institution, so vastly imjDortant, and so indispensable to the growth and the character of the Church, is indeed trifling. It is true that former appeals have been little successful. Probably this has arisen from the mistaken supposition that the large legacy of Mr. Kohne had placed the Semi- nary beyond the reach of want, and from forgetfulness of the fact, that this, like the recent legacy of Mr. Lorillard, is only a prospective benefit, from which nothing can be re- ceived at present. Thus, these large bequests, jn-omising future wealth, may, in fact, have tended to our present im- poverishment. A lamentable disappointment, this, of the generous purposes of the respective testators. The trustees ought not, however, to despair. It is hoped, even confidently, that by presenting these facts to the consideration of churchmen, they will see the necessity OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 373 and feel the disposition to come forward for the present re- lief of the Seminary, — the school of an able, learned, and pious ministry, — the pride of our Church. They will not suffer it to fall, even for a season, into decay. With these expectations, the committee submit the fol- lowino; resolutions : — Resolved, That the statement contained in the report of the committee be printed, and that a copy be placed in the hands of each of our venerable Bishops, the fathei's of the Church, and of each clerical and lay member of the Gene- ral Convention now sitting, and that a copy be delivered or transmitted to each trustee of the Seminary, Resolved, That the General Convention be resj)eetfally requested, by an earnest expression of its opinion, to sanc- tion and favor this appeal to the members of the Church throughout the United States. Resolved, That with the approbation of the General Con- vention, and through the intervention of the Bishops or standing committees, collections be made yearl}^, on some fixed day, in the churches of every state and diocese, and that the reverend clergy, or vestries of the different parishes, be requested, without delay, to remit the sums which may . be raised in their respective churches, or otherwise, to the treasurer of the Seminary. "W. Meredith, T. L. Ogden, Edward E. Jones. On motion, Resolved^ That the above report be accepted, and the resolutions therein contained be adopted. On motion. Resolved, That i/ this report and resolutions be accepted by the General Convention, a copy of the same be forwarded to every parochial clergyman of the Church. On motion, Resolved, That a committee of five be ap- pointed, with power to adopt measures for the increase of the funds of the Seminary, and to report their proceedings to the Board. The Eev. Dr. Montgomery, Rev. Dr. McVickar, Rev. Dr. Kemper, Rev. Dr. Gadsden, and Rev- Mr. Croes, Averc ac- cordingly appointed. # 874 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES The Eeport of the Committee on the State of the Semi- nary was read, as follows : — In compliance with the reqnisitton of the second article of the Constitution of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, the trustees beg leave to report to the General Convention, that the institution is, upon the whole, in a more flourishing condition than at any former period since its establish- ment. The number of students is at present larger than it has ever been before, and prospectively, there is a very considerable increase of its funds. The only discouraging circumstance attending the institution is, that the annual income does not yet meet the necessary annual expenditure ; and without more active exertions on the part of the friends of the Seminary, this unfavorable state of things must con- tinue, until certain legacies generously bequeathed by pious individuals shall become available. In the meantime, the capital fund must of necessity be gradually diminishing. Since the meeting of the General Convention, the trus- tees, acting by their re23resentatives the Standing Commit- tee, have adopted what they esteemed the best method of calling the attention of the members of the Church to this annual deficiency of income, and of exciting them to supply it. A statement of the condition of the funds of the Semi- nary was drawn up, whereby the annual deficiency of in- come was made obvious, and the same was put in the form of a circular letter, and transmitted to the difi'erent Bishops ; and they were respectively requested in the month of May last, or as soon thereafter as might be convenient, to adopt measures by collections in churches, by subscriptions, or otherwise, as they might deem most effectual for raising funds to meet the present exigencies of the Seminary, and to renew the same exertions annually, while the income of the Seminary continues inadequate to its general expendi- ture. This effort, however, has thus far produced only the sum of $950. This subject is again recommended to the serious attention of the General Conventi^on. The actual condition of the Seminary as respects its stu- dents and its property, will appear from the following statement drawn from the reports of the Faculty made to the Board of Trustees since the last Convention, and from the report of the treasurer. The number of students admitted into the Seminary has been as follows, viz. : — m ■ OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 875 In the year ending July, 1830, 10 " " June, 1831, 16 « " " 1832, 20 46 Number of the students in the Seminary, when the last report was made in 1829, 20 Total then and since, 66 Tlie additions to tlie alumni of the Seminary, that is those who have prosecuted its full course, and received its full honors, have been, At the commencement in 1830, 1 " " 1831, 5 " " 1832, 9 15 Seventeen students have left the Seminary from various causes, during the last three years. The students attached to the three classes of the Seminary are as follows, viz. : — Senior Class, 12 Middle Class, 18 Junior Class, 13 43 But one death has occurred among the students since the removal of the Seminary to New-York, in 1822, and since its location in the present building. The library has been increased by the donation of 101 volumes since the last report, and now consists of 3,572 volumes, viz. : folios, 758 ; quartos, 627 ; octavos, and under, 2,187. The average annual expenses of a student at the Semi- nary, as ascertained by a careful examination of a commit- tee appointed for this purpose in two successive years, amounts to about $80. This estimate includes board, washing, fuel, and lamplight, the rooms being free of rent. The trustees, anxious to advance the state of theological learning in the Seminary, by gradually raising the literary qualifications for admission, and at the same time not to prevent, by any premature increase of these qualifications, S76 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES the approacli of deserving young men from places where tliey are not possessed of many literary advantages, have adopted the following resolution : — Resolved, That it be earnestly recommended to those of- fering themselves henceforward for entrance into the Semi- nary, that they come prei)ared, as far as lies in their power, in the primary elements of the Hebrew language, and that the Faculty be requested to disseminate such recommenda- tion as widely as possible. The trustees hope that the operation of this resolution will be such as in a few years to enable them to add a competent knowledge of the Hebrew to the present re- quisitions in regard to Latin and Greek, as necessary for admission, believing that the effect will be, very materially to enlarge the benefits which can be derived from the Seminary course of study. The trustees beg leave to call the attention of the Gene- ral Convention to an amendment of the Constitution, which, by a resolution passed at the last annual meeting, was to be laid before this body for its consideration. The report of a committee relating to this subject, will be found on the 14th and 15th pages of the proceedings of the trustees at their meeting in June last. The amendment is as follows : — " Upon the removal of any trustee fi'om the diocese for whicli',he shall have been associated, his office shall thence- forth be vacated, and the Board of Trustees shall have power to supply the vacancy, pursuant to the provisions of the third article of the Constitution." The trustees are happy to state that since the last Gene- eral Convention, the Scholarship Society of St. Thomas's Church, in the city of New-York, has comi^leted its schol- arship, amounting to $2,500 ; and that a student is now re- ceiving the benefit of it. In addition to the scholarship, the ladies of the congregation have also contributed a sum sufficient to purchase for a scholar a library of text books, according to a list furnished by one of the professors, amounting to 250 volumes. This library is placed in one of the rooms of the Seminary, and thus a comfortable pro- vision has been made for the perpetual support of one stu- dent during the term of theological study. The trustees OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 377 would beg leave here to express their public acknowledg- ment of tbe early, devoted, and continued zeal of Mr. John Pintard, to the interests of the Seminary, through whose ac- tive exertions, principally, this important object has been accomplished, and this noble example of congregational scholarships has been exhibited. The shelves of the library of the Seminary bear ample testimony to the devotion of tliis worthy individual to the best interests of the institution. The trustees have the further satisfaction to state, that a similar scholarship has been commenced by the ladies of Grace Church in this city, and they hope hereafter to have the pleasure of recording many such efforts in promoting the interests of the Church, by providing for the ednication of pious young men designed for the sacred ministry. With a view to the same objects, there was established in this city, the lavSt spring, a society called the Education and Missionary Society of the Diocese of New-York, which having been duly recognized by the last State Convention has now become a Diocesan Institution. The ninth article of the Constitution is in the following words : — "The Education Department of the Society's operations being designed to have a special reference to the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, it is hereby provided that the theolo- gical studies of its beneficiaries shall be prosecuted in the said Seminary, except by dispensation, granted on special grounds by the Bishop of the diocese, with the advice and consent of the Standing Committee of the same, or by three-fourths of the Standing Committee, if there be a vacancy in the Episcopate." The trustees earnestly recommend the principles of this Society to the adoption of other societies throughout the United States. The property of the Seminary, exclusive of its real estate, consists of—^ 200 Mechanics' Bank shares, which cost _ $5,350 00 Bonds and mortgages of sundry persons in the city of New- York, amounting to 67,500 00 Temporary loan on notes, 1,000 00 Cash on hand, October I6tb, 1832, 348 07 Total $74,198 07 378 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Brought forward, $74,198 07 Deducting from tlie above amount, the endow- ments of the Warren Scholarship : $2,000 00 Bishop White ditto 2,500 00 Bishop Hobart ditto 2,500 00 Bishop Kemp ditto 2,500 00 Bishop C roes ditto 2,000 00 Bishop Clag^'Gtt ditto 198 50 iMorth Carolina Fund 2,948 22 Claremont Scholarship 48 00-14,194 72* There will remain the sum of $60,003 35 the interest of which may be applied to the current expenses of the Seminary. The ordinary expenditures of the Seminary are — Salaries to Professors Turner and Wilson, each $1,500, .... Do. to Professor Moore, Do. to the Librarian Allowance for a Jani tor Interest on four scholarships, founded by the Society for Promoting Religion and Learning in the diocese of New- York Incidental expenses Making together ._ $5,000 00 From this deducting the interest on the above mentioned balance of $60,000, which, at 6 per cent, per annum, is 3,600 00 There will remain a yearly deficiency of income, amount- ing to 1,400 00 According to the report made to the General Convention in 1829, there have been contributed in the Diocese of South Carolina, $11,227 00 To which add amount received since the 6th of August 1829, 515 12 $11,742 12 North Carolina, 4,178 00 Maryland, ■ $5,536 00 since 6th August, 1829 122 81 0,658 81 Virginia, 632 00 Pennsylvania, 5,883 00 since 6th August, 1829, 376 59 6,259 59 * A note in pencil mark in the original MS., states that the sum $14,194 72 should be $14,694 72. The error of course affects the figures in the follow- ing line. — Ed. 1,000 00 750 00 100 00 150 00 400 00 600 00 OP THE GENEEAL THEOLOGICAL SEMIKARY. 879 Georgia, 50 00 New- York, 125,202 00 since 6th August, 1829, 1,353 59 126,556 59* New-Jersey, 2,035 00 since 6th August, 1 829, 30 56 2.065 56 Delaware, ' 10 00 Massachusetts, 1,766 00 r since 6th August, 1829, 10 00—1,776 00 $158,928 67 Since tlie report of the General Convention in 1829, there have been expended in filling up water lots belonging to the Seminary, and the improvement of the adjoining ground, $9,595, and in paying assessment for opening streets, $1,325. So that the whole cost of the Seminary Buildings, — the furniture therein, and the improvement of the real estate, now amounts to about $44,440. Beside completing its proportion of the Tenth Avenue, the Seminary has gained by the filling up, sixteen lots on the west side, and eight lots on the east side of the avenue, which may be relied upon to yield, at a period not very distant, a large interest on the capital invested. This pro- perty being in the suburbs of the city, and contiguous to its improvements, may be greatly enhanced in value in the space of a few years ; sound judgment would therefore ap- pear to dictate that the leasing of it should be for short periods, or perhaps postponed for the present. It is with high gratification the trustees inform the Gene- ral Convention, that a generous legacy of $20,000 has been bequeathed to the Seminary, by the late Mr. George Loril- lard, of the city of New-York, who has thereby enrolled his name among those benefactors of the Church and of mankind, who will be held in grateful recollection. As, however, this legacy will not be received immediately, but by the terms of the will, is payable within five years out of the revenue of the testator's real estate, the necessity for yearly contributions still exists, and will continue so long as the income of the Seminary shall be insufficient to de- fray its annual expenses. The trustees, therefore, earnestly call upon the friends of the Church to contribute to the necessities of the Seminary for a few years longer, and by preventing any further en- croachments on its capital, to assist in placing on a sure * A pencilled note in the original MS., states that the sum $126,556 59 should be $126,555 59.— Ed. 380 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES and permanent basis, an institution from which are des- tined to flow the blessings of religion and virtue, througli all succeeding generations. All of which is respectfully submitted. By order, Jonathan M. Wainwright, Secretary of the Board of Trustees. On motion, Resolved^ That this report be presented on the part of this Board to the General Convention, in con- formity Avith the 2d article of the Constitution. On motion. Resolved^ That it be earnestly recommended to those offering themselves henceforward for entrance into the Seminary, that they come prepared so far as is in their power, in the primary elements of the Hebrew tongue, and that the Faculty be requested to disseminate such recom- mendation as widely as possible. Resolved^ That when this Board adjourns, it adjourn to meet in this place on Wednesday next, at seven o'clock. The Board then adjourned. St. Johii's Chapel, Wednesday^ October 24th. The Board met pursuant to its adjournment. Present — The Eight Eev. Bishop Meade, and a quorum of the trustees. On motion. Resolved, That in consequence of this meet- ing of another institution of the Church appointed at the same place and time, this Board do now adjourn to meet in this place to-morrow at three o'clock. At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Tiieological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in St. John's Chapel, Thursday, October 25th : — Present — Right Rev. Bishops H, U. Ondcrdoidc, Meade, and B, T, Onderdonk ; Kev. l)rs. Be Lancey, Montgomery, McVickar, Gadsden, Ducachet, Croswcll, Jiuld, Beasley, Lyell, Mead ; Rev. Messrs. Wheaton, Matthews, Avery, Croes, Burroughs, Neufville, Brientnall, Gibbes; Messrs. Meredith, E. R. Jones, F. Smith, Beach, T. L. O^den, and the Secretary. OF THE GENEKAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINAEY. 881 The minutes of tlie last meeting were read and ap- proved. The' committee appointed to adopt measures for the in- crease of the funds of the Seminary, reported that they had prepared a form of subscription with a view of raising a sufficient sum annually to meet the deficiency of income as long as the present exigencies of the Seminary shall con- tinue, and that they had procured a number of signatures to the same. The form of subscription was read, as fol- lows, viz.: — ■ We, Avhose names are subscribed, hereby pledge our best efforts to procure a collection to be made in our respec- tive churches, as early as practicable in the year 1833, in behalf of the Greneral Theological Seminary, with a view to meet the deficiency in its means for the current year, amounting, according to the estimate of the Finance Com- mittee, to more than $1,400. On motion. Resolved, that the secretary be directed to have the above form, together with the names that shall from time to time be subscribed to it, inserted in the differ- ent j)eriodicals published under the auspices of the Church. On motion. Resolved, That the proceedings of this meet- ing, together with any documents connected with the same, be printed and distributed. The Board then adjourned. Jonathan M. Wainweight, Secretary. "We, whose names are subscribed, hereby pledge our best efibrts to procure a collection to be made in our respective churches, as early as practicable in the year 1833, in behalf of the General Theological Seminary, with a view to meet the deficiency in its means for the current year, amounting, according to the estimate of the Finance Committee, to more than $1,400. William White, for Christ Church, St. Peter's, and St. James's, Philadelphia. A. V. Griswold, for St. Peter's Church, Salem, ISr. Bowen, for St. Michael's Church, Charleston. C. E. Gadsden, Kector of St. Philip's, Charleston. W. Berrian, Rector of Trinity Church, New-York, W. E. Wyatt, for St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore. 382 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES James Montgomery, for St. Steplicn's Churcb, Phila* delphia. Charles Burrouglis, Eector of St. Joliii's Church, Ports- mouth, New-Hampshire. Francis L. ILawks, Eector of St. Thomas's Church, New- York. Harry Croswell, Rector of Trinity Church, New-Haven. S. Bowman, Rector of St. James's Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. William Cooper Mead, Rector of Trinity Church, South- wark, Philadelphia. Jonathan M. Wainwright, Rector of Grrace Church, New- York. John Croes, Rector of Christ Church, New-Brunswick, New- Jersey. William Richmond, Rector of St. Michael's, St. James's and St. Mary's Churches, New- York. George A. Shelton, Rector of St. James's, Long Island, New- York. William Jackson, Rector of St. Stephen's, New- York. John C. Rudd, Rector of St. Peter's Church, Auburn, New- York. Samuel Fuller, Rector of Trinity Church, Rensselaer- ville, Albany County, New- York. P. Alexis Proal, Rector of St. George's Church, Sche- nectady. William Creighton, Rector of St. Mark's Church, New- York. James Milnor, Rector of St. George's Church, New- York. Edward Neufville, Rector of Christ Church, Savannah. Isaac Peck, Minister of St. Paul's, Troy. William Croswell, Rector of Christ Church, Boston. ' John S. Stone, Rector of St. Paul's Church, Boston. Thomas Brientnall, Rector of Zion Church, New-York. John G. Blanchard, St. Ann's Church, Annapolis, Mary- land. John Bristed, St. Michael's, Bristol, Rhode Island. G. W. Doaiic, Rector of Trinity Church, Boston. Thomas Lyell, Rector of Christ Church, New-York. Frederick Beasley, Rector of St. Michael's Church, Trenton. Abram Bronson, Zion Church, Manchester, Vermont. S. Whcaton, Rector of Trinity Church, Newport, Rhode Island. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, 883 ^ L. P. Bayard, St. Clement's, New-York. W. E. Whittingham, Rector of St. Luke's, New- York. Isaac Pardee, Rector of Trinity Church, Wilmington, Delaware. Samuel R. Johnson, Rector of St. James's, Hyde Park, Dutchess Count}^, New-York. PROCEEDINGS, &c. At a stated meeting of the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in Trinity Church, New-York, June 26,^ 1832 :— Present — Right Rev. Bishops H. U. Onderdonk and B. T. Onderdonk ; Rev. Drs. Creighton, Montgomery, Milnor, Meade, Lyell, Burhans, and Beasley ; Rev. Messrs, J, Croes, jun., and Matthews ; Mr, William Meredith, Mr. Floyd Smith, Mr. T. S. Townsend, Mr. T. L. Ogden, Mr. E, R. Jones, and the Secretary. The meeting was opened with prayer, conducted by the Right Rev. H. U. Onderdonk. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. On motion. Resolved^ That the Board proceed to the election of a Secretary for the year ensuing. The Rev, Dr, Wainwright was accordingly chosen. The minutes of the Standing Committee for the past year were read. On motion, Resolved^ That a committee of five mem- bers of the Board be appointed to visit the Seminary buildings, and also to inquire into the necessary expenses of students incident to their residence at the Seminary ; and any other matters which it may be important to the interests of theological education to have knoAvn. Whereupon the Rev. Dr. Montgomery, Rev. Dr. Bur- * These proceedings were inadvertently printed after those of October of the same year ; they should be read in order before the October proceedings. 884 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES bans, Eev. Dr. Mead, Mr. Meredith, and Mr. Smith, were appointedi On motion, Resolved^ That a committee of five mem- bers of this Board be appointed to attend the examination of tlie students of the Seminary, and to report to this Board before its final adjournment. Whereupon the Eev. Dr. Milnor, Eev. J. Croes, jun., Eev. Dr. Creighton, Eev. Dr. Beasley, and Mr. Meredith, were appointed. A communication from the Bishop of Sonth Carolina, in reference to the amendment of the statutes, abolishing the stated meeting of the trustees in the week preceding the Triennial Convention, was read. " Whereupon it was, on motion, Resolved, That a com- mittee of three be appointed, to take this communication into consideration, and report. The Eight Eev. B. T. Onderdonk, Eev. Dr. Mont- gomery, and Mr. T. L. Ogden, were appointed said com- mittee. The following preamble and resolution were proposed, and unanimously adopted : Whereas it is alleged that several of the members of this Board have, since their appointment as trustees, removed from the dioceses for which they were appointed ; there- fore,— Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to inquire and report whether their seats have been thereby constitutionally vacated, and should now be supplied, or whether any amendment to the Constitution on this sub- ject be necessary; and in the latter case to propose such amendment. Whereupon Mr. T. L. Ogden, Mr. Meredith, Eev. Dr. Milnor, Eev. Dr. Mead, and Mr. Lorillard, were appointed said committee. The Eeport of the Finance Committee and the Account Current of the Treasurer, were read, as follows : The Finance Committee of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, in compliance with the statutes, beg leave to report : OP THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 885 The Property of the Seminary consists of—' Two hundred Mechanics' Bank shares, which cost $5,350 00 Bonds and mortgages of sundry persons in the city of New-York, with a statement of tiieir respective amounts accompanying this Report 67,500 GO Temporary loan on notes 1,000 00 Cash on hand this day 393 39 Total.. i $74,243 39 Dedticting from the above sum the endowments of the — Warren Scholarship $ 2,000 00 Bishop White do 2,500 00 Bishop Hobart do 2,500 00 Bishop Kemp do 2,000 00 Bishop Croes do : 2,000 00 Bishop Claggett do 1 98 50 North Carolina Fund 2,948 22 Claremont Scholarship 48 00 $14,194 72 There will remain the sum of $60,048 67; the interest of which may be applied to the current expenses of the Seminary. The ordinary Expenditures of the Seminary are — Salaries to Professors Turner, Wilson, and Moore $3,750 00 Do. to Librarian 100 00 Allowance for a Janitor 150 00 Interest on four Scholarships, founded by the Society for Promoting Religion and Learning in the Diocese of New-York ." 400 00 Incidental expenses /. 600 00 Making together $5,000 00 From this, deducting the interest on the above-mentioned balance of $60,048, which at 6 per cent, per annum is $3,602 88, there will remain a yearly deficiency of income amounting to $1,397 12, which exceeds the deficiency of income reported in June last, by about $83 per annum. In addition to the ordinary expenses of the past year, there have been paid $1,136 58, being the amount of sundry bills of repairs paid by Mr. Lorillard, in the years 1829, ""1830, and 1831. By a reference to the accompanying Account Current of the Treasurer, it will be discovered that the letter which the Finance Committee, by order of the Standing Com- mittee, addressed, in February last, to the several Bishops of the Church, has produced only $695. 26 386 PKOCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Altliougli tlie committee are mucli disappointed with this result, yet, being themselves convinced that the wel- fare of the Seminary, and with it the best interests of the Church, will be promoted by preventing any further en- croachment on the capital of the Seminary, they would respectfully recommend a perseverance in similar measures to obtain funds, in the hope that the members of the Church at large will soon j^erceive the indispensable neces- sity of making yearly contributions to meet the annual deficiency in the income of the Seminary, until the amount of its regular income shall be adequate to its ordinary expenditures. All which is respectfully submitted. "-•■ Isaac Lawrence, Thos. S. Townsend, Floyd Smith, [■ Committee. Edward E, Jones, Jacob Lorillard, New- York, 26th June, 1832. The Account Current of the Treasurer, of which the fol- lowing is a summary, exhibits the following receipts into the treasury during the past year, viz, : Balance of account rendered the 28th June, 1831 Rev. R. W. Goldsborough, Maryland, 2d donation Nett proceeds of 45 Phoenix Insurance Company shares sold Interest and dividends received Collection in St. Paul's Church, Baltimore, Maryland, by the hands of Rev. Dr. Wainwright A Collection in Trinity Church, city of New- York A Collection in St. John's Chapel, do. A Collection in St. Paul's Chapel, do. Collection in Grace Church, ' do. A Collection in Christ Church, do. A Collection in St. Mark's Church, do. Donation of members of St. Matthew's Church, Mora- via, per Rev. H. Gregory From a " Friend,''' for the disposable fund Donation from Edward R. Jones A Collection in Trinity Church, Philadelphia, by the hands of the Rev. Dr. Mead S8,001 20 $612 61 1 00 1,940 00 4,627 33 105 81 128' 68 90 00 103 64 170 30 42 68 30 53 3 00 62 125 00 20 00 OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 887 The Expenditures have been — Paid A. Wunnenburg for services performed by order of Bishop Hobart '. 75 00 Paid expenses of the Choir at commencement 7 50 Paid Mr. LoriUard the amount of bills of carpenters' work paid by him in 1829, 1830 and 1831 1,136 58 Paid for renewing fire policy 67 50 Paid for fuel, chairs, cutlery, advertising 181 76 Paid for eleven new grates, and carpenters' work 143 65 Paid Protestant Episcopal Press 93 22 Paid Water Lot Rent 55 20 Paid Salaries 4,000 00 Paid interest on Scholarships , 847 40 Re-loaned on note 1,000 00 7,607 81 Leaving a balance in the treasury of $393 39 E. E. Edward E. Jones, Treasurer. New- York, mth June, 1832. On motion, Resolved, That the Report of the Finance Committee be referred to the Standing Committee; and the Account Current of the Treasurer be referred to the same committee, to be examined and audited. On motion, Resolved, That so much of the Eeport of the Finance Committee as relates to the deficiency of the income to meet the annual expenditure of the Seminary, be referred to a committee of three, to consider and report thereupon. The Rev. Dr. Montgomery, Rev. Dr. Burhans, and Mr. Meredith, were appointed this committee. On motion, Resolved, That the secretary give notice of the annual meetings of this Board, by placing the same upon the printed journal of the proceedings of this Board ; and also that he request the religious periodicals, conducted by members of the Church, to insert the same in their re- spective magazines and papers for at least six weeks pre- vious to said meetings. On motion, Resolved, That when this Board adjourns, it adjourn to meet at the Seminary buildings at two o'clock to-morrow. • The Board then adjourned. 388 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES At an adjourned meeting of the Trustees of tlie General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in the Seminary buildings, June 27th, 1832 :— Present — Eight Rev. Bishops Brownell, II. U. Onder- donk, and B. T. Onderdonk ; Rev. Drs. Montgomery, Kemper, Mead, Creighton, Milnor, and Beasley, ; Rev. Messrs. Anthon, Brientnall, and MatthcAvs ; Messrs. Smith, D. B. Ogden, T. L. Ogden, Johnson, Meredith, and the Secretary. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The Right Rev. Bishop Brownell stated that the Rev. T. Marsh, a member of this Board for the diocese of Connec- ticut, had resigned his seat at the Board. On motion, Resolved, That this resignation be accepted. Re-iolved, That the Board proceed to elect a suitable per- son to supply this vacancy. The Rev. Dr. Kemper was accordingly chosen. The report of the Faculty was presented and read as fol- lows : — The Faculty of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, beg leave to lay before the trustees the following brief report of the present state of that institution : — Since the commencement of the session in October last, twenty students have been admitted into the Seminary, of whom the following nineteen were admitted into the Third Class, viz. : — • P. S. Chauncey, A. B., of New-York; G. W. Cole, A. B., of Pennsylvania ; George F. Cooke, A, B., of New- Ilampshire; James W, Cooke, A. B., of Rhode Island; N. E. Cornwall, A. B., of Connecticut ; G. V. Eastman, A. B., of Vermont ; WiUiam E. Bigenbrodt, A. B., of New- York ; E. Embury, A. B., of New-York ; R. L. Golds- borough, of Maryland ; Mclancthon Iloyt, A. B., of Con- necticut; Edward Ingersoll, A. B., of Connecticut; II. Lockwood, of New-York ; A. F. Lyde, A. B., of Connec- ticut ; Jno. F. Messenger, of New- York ; W. W. Spear, A. B., of North Carolina ; II. Tullidge, A. B., of New-York ; T. H. Vail, A. B., of Connecticut; L. Saxbury Waddell, A. B., of New-York; Marshall Whiting, A. M., 'of New- York. And one into the Second Class, viz. : Lucius M. Purdy^ A. M., of Vermont. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 889 George F. Cooke, and T. H. Yail, of the Third Class, have received leave of absence until the end of the present academical year. Washington Van Zandt, of the Second Class, and Me- lancthon Hoyt, Edward Ingersoll, and Gr. Y. Eastman, of the Third Class, have, at their own request, been dis- missed from the Seminary. William E, Eigenbrodt, of the Third Class, has quitted the Seminary without a dismission from the Faculty. The aggregate number of students at present attached to the Seminary is 37 ; viz., in the First Class, 9 ; in the Second, 13 ; in the Third, 15. The names of the students are as follows : — First Class. Liberty A. Barrows, A. B., of New- York. Josiah M. Bartlett, of Massachusetts. Hobart M. Bartlett, A. B., of Connecticut, Edward Y. Buchanan, A. M., of Pennsylvania. Seth Davis, A. M., of New- York. , Eobert A. Hallam, A. M., of Connecticut. George S. Porter, of New- York. Aldert Smedes, A. M., of Kentucky. William H. Walter, A. B., of Connecticut. Second Class. ■James A. Bolles, A. B., of Connecticut. Thomas Clark, of New- York. Daniel Cobia, A. B., of South Carolina. John, Dowdney, of New-York. Abram B. Hart, of New- York. Oliver Hopson, A. M., of Connecticut. Caleb S. Ives, A. B,, of Connecticut, Samuel T. Lord, of Pennsylvania. Lucius M. Purdy, A. M., of Vermont. Isaac Smith, A. B., of Connecticut. Jno, D. Smith, of Connecticut. Samuel Starr, A, B., of Connecticut. Eobert B. Van Kleeck, A, M., of New- York. Third Class. Peter S. Chauncey, A. B,, of New- York. George W. Cole, A. B., of Pennsylvania. 890 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES George F. Cook, A. B., of New-Hampshire. James W. Cooke, A. B., of Ehode Island. Nathaniel E. Cornwall, A. B., of Connecticut. Edmund Embury, A. B., of New- York. Robert L. GoldslDorough, of Maryland. Henry Lockwood, of New-York. Augustus F. Lyde, A. B. of Connecticut. Jno. F. Messenger, of New-York. William Wallace Spear, A. B., of North Carolina. Henry Tullidge, A. B., of New- York. Thomas H. Vail, A. B., of Connecticut. L. Saxbury Waddell, A. B., of New-York. • Marshall Whiting, A. M., of New- York. The course of instruction in the several classes has been conducted, during the time which has elapsed since the last report from the Faculty to the trustees, in the usual manner ; except that in the department of the Nature, Min- istry, and Polity of the Church, Law's Letters to the Bishop of Bangor, and the tract entitled, " Episcopacy tested by Scripture," have been introduced as text books. All of which is respectfully submitted. In behalf of the Faculty, , Benj. T. Onderdonk, President Clement C. Moore, Secretary. New- York, June llth, 1832. The committee appointed to consider and report upon the communication sent to this Board by the Bishop of South Carolina, reported as follows : The committee to whom was referred the letter of the Right Kev. Bishop Bowen, respectfully report : That having attentively considered said letter, and be- ing fully satisfied of the justness of the application therein made, they recommend to the Board of Trustees the re- peal of their resolution, at their meeting in 1830, respect- ing a meeting of the trustees in the week next preceding the meeting of the General Convention, and the re-enact- ing of the former provision on the subject. All which is respectfully submitted. Benjamin T. Onderdonk. T. L. Ogden, James Montgomery. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 391 "Whereupon it was, on motion, Resolved, That the above report be adopted, and that the resolution passed by this Board on July 29th, 1830, rescinding a portion of chapter 1st, section 1st of the statutes be repealed, and that this section be restored to its former reading. On motion, Resolved, That section 3d of chapter 2d, adopted at that time, be now repealed. The report of the Library Committee was presented and read, as follows : — The Library Committee respectfully report, that the ad- ditions to the library during the past year have been at follows, viz. : From Mr. R. Whittingham. Allgemeine Literatur-Zeitung, fiir 1828, 8 Nos. 4to. Erganzungsblatter Desselben, 12 Nos, 4to. Michaelis Orientalische und Exegetische. Bibliothek, 16 vol. in 7 v. 12mo. Morison's Chinese Grammar, 4to. De Guignes' Chinese Lexicon, folio. From Mr. H. D. Evans, Baltimore. Sermons, &c., relating to the Society for Propagating the Gospel, 2 vols. 4:to. From Rev. J. Wenham, Chaplain, jrc. Island of Ceylon. Origenis contra Celsum, 1 vol. 4to. FromlMessrs. T. §• J. Swords, New- York. Cunningham's Sermons, 2 vols. 8vo.; Post's Yisit to Greece 1 vol. 8vo. ; Last Days of Heber, 1 vol. 12mo. ; Memorial of BishoiD Hobart, 1 vol. 12mo. ; Portraiture of a Christ- ian Gentleman, 1 vol. 12mo. ; Wilson's Parochialia, 1 vol. 12mo. ; Anthon's Wilson's Greek Exercises, 1 vol. 12ino. ; Dehon on Confirmation, 1 vol. 18mo. ; Fry's Scripture Eeader's Guide, 1 vol. 18mo. ; Nelson's Prac- tice of True Devotion, 1 vol. 18mo. ; Claverston, 1 vol. ISmo. ; Newnham's Tribute of Sympathy, 1 vol. 12mo. From Ven. Edward Wix, Archdeacon of Newfoundland. Wix's Scriptural Illustrations of the Thirty-nine Articles, 1 vol. Svo. 392 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Wix's Eeflections on the Expediency of a Council of the Church of England and the Church of Kome, 1 vol. 8vo. Wix's Practical Sermons, 1 vol. 8vo. New Week's Preparation, 1 vol. 12mo. From the Rev. Hugh James Rose, of Cambridge, England. Kose's Eight Sermons before the University of Cambridge, 1830 and 1831, 1 vol. 8vo. From Mr. Henderson, of Fhiladeljjhia. A Hebrew Manuscript Book of Esther. Total of folios, 1 ; quartos, 6 ; octavos, 7 ; duodecimos, 14; octodecimos, 4. Whole number of volumes pre- sented, 32. The present number of volumes in the library is 3,572,* viz. : 758 folios, 627 quartos, 2,187 octavos and under. Signed by order of the Library Committee. Benjamin T. Onderdonk, Qiairman. Benjamin I. Haight, /Secretary. New- York, June 25, 1832. On motion, Resolved, That a committee of three be ap- • pointed to confer with the Library Committee, as to what further arrangements are necessary to preserve the books, and generally to improve the condition of the library. Eev. Dr. Beasley, Mr. Floyd Smith, and Rev. Dr. Creigh- ton were appointed said committee. The committee appointed to attend the examination of the students of the Seminary, reported in part that they had attended the examination of the senior class of the Seminary, and were satisfied with the proficiency of its members in the studies which they had now completed. A communication from the Faculty was received, recom- mending Liberty A. Barrows, A. B., Josiah M. Bartlett, Ilobart M. Bartlett, A. B., Edward Y. Buchanan, A. M., * In the report of last year, some mistakes were made ; the number of volumes added was 14. The number in the library 3,540. OF THE GENEEAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINAEY. 393 Seth Davis, A. M., Eobert A. Hallam, A. M., George S. Porter, Aldert Smecles, A. M., and Wm. H.Walter, A.B., members of the First Class, to the trustees, as duly quali- fied to receive the usual testimonial upon completing the regular course of studies. Whereupon it was Resolved^ That the above-mentioned members of the First Class receive the usual testimonial on the part of the trustees, under the seal of this Board. Resolved^ That when this Board adjourns, it adjourn to meet to-morrow, at the Seminary buildings, at 2 o'clock. The Board then adjourned. At an adjourned meeting of the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in the Seminary buildings, June 28th, 1832 :— Present — Eight Eev. Bishops Brownell, H. TJ. Onder- donk, and B. T. Onderdonk ; Eev. Drs. Lyell, McVickar, Montgomery, Mead, Beasley, Kemper, Berrian, and Creigh- ton; Eev. Messrs. Brientnall, Matthews and Anthon; Messrs, Meredith, Smith, D. B. Ogden, Johnson, Loril- lard, T. L. Ogden, and the Secretary. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. The committee appointed to consider and report upon the effect of the removal of trustees from the dioceses for which they were appointed, reported as follows : — • The committee to whom it was referred to consider and report upon the effect of the removal of trustees from the dioceses for which they were appointed, submit the follow- ing report — In the view of the committee, the qualification as to re- sidence contained in the third article of the Constitution, has reference to the time of appointment. It is nowhere declared in the Constitution that a subse- quent change of residence shall operate to annul the ap- pointment of a trustee, and in the absence of any such 894' PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES provision, tlie committee are unwilling to adopt a construc- tion bj which a trustee constitutionally appointed may, by an act of this Board, be deprived of office before the expiration of his regular term of service, and more espe- cially, as the practice of the Board has been rather op- posed to such a construction, and a diversity of opinion appears now to exist respecting it, among the present members. But, looking to the principle on which this Board is constituted, the committee are all of opinion that trus- tees, separating themselves from the diocese for which they were appointed, ought not afterwards to retain their appointment, and that an express provision to this effect should be inserted in the Constitution. With this view, the committee have drafted a clause, to be proposed to the General Convention, as an amendment to the Constitution, together with a resolution to accompany the same, in the following words : Resolved^ That the following Amendment of the Consti- tution of the General Theological Seminary of the Pro- testant Episcopal Church in the United States, be propos- ed to the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, and when adopted by that body, that it be part of the said Constitation. Upon the removal of any trustee from the diocese for which he shall have been appointed, his office shall thence- forth be vacated, and the Board of Trustees shall have power to supply the vacancy, pursuant to the provisions of the Third Article of this Constitution. All which is respectfully submitted. T. L. Ogden, W. Meredith, James Milnor, Wm. Cooper Mead, Jacob Lorillard. On motion. Resolved^ That this report be accepted, and the resolution therein contained be adopted. On motion. Resolved^ That when this Board adjourns, it adjourn to meet in the Chapel of St. Peter's Church, at one o'clock to-morrow. The Board then adjourned. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 395 At an adjourned meeting of tlie Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in the Chapel of St. Peter's Church, June 29th, 1832, after the attendance of the members of the Board at the solemnities of the commencement : — Present — Eight Eev. Bishops Brownell, H. U. Onder- donk, and B. T. Onderdonk ; Rev. Drs. Milnor, Mead, De Lancey, Lyell, Montgomery, Creighton, and McVickar; Eev. Messrs. Brientnall, Wm. Johnson, Hugh Smith, An- thon, and Matthews ; Messrs. E. E. Jones, Johnson, Smith, T. L. Ogden, Lorillard, and the Secretary. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and ap- proved. The committee appointed to attend the examination of the students of the Seminary, reported as follows : The committee, appointed to attend the annual examin- ation of the students in the Seminary, respectfully re- port— That they have performed with great pleasure the duty assigned them. The examination was continued for three successive days, during which the members of the First Class were examined, by the respective professors, in Sys- tematic Divinity, Ecclesiastical History, and the Nature, Ministry, and Polity of the Church ; those of the Second Class, in the Critical Interpretation of the Scripture ; and those of the Third Class, in the Critical Inter|)retation of the Scripture, and in the Hebrew Language. The com- mittee feel gratified in stating the very satisfactory man- ner in which the students in general acquitted themselves, and the conviction produced in their minds, by the whole examination, as well of the talents and industry of the professors, as of the diligence and application of the young gentlemen under their charge. The committee may with confidence add their increased persuasion of the value of this institution, in affording facilities to candidates for the ministry, for obtaining a thorough preparation for their contemplated duties. James Milnor, Chairmfan. New- York, June 29th, 1832. The committee appointed " to visit the Seminary build- ings, and also to inquire into the necessary expenses of 396 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES students, incident to their residence in the Seminary, and any other matters, which it may be important to the in- terests o/ theological education to make known," report their compliance with the duty assigned them, and submit the following, as the result of their observations and in- quiries : In regard to the Seminary buildings — 1. They would recommend some contrivance in the kitchen, for the economical use of coal, thereby obviating the wasteful consumption of wood, which is now used, and which considerably augments the expenses of the household. 2. They think that, instead of the small grate, in the recitation-room, in the basement story, which has been found insufficient to warm the room, a proper stove would be found more conducive to comfort. 3. They think that the building requires, for its preser- vation and cleanliness, to be thoroughly painted and whitewashed ; the wood-work, suffering, at present, much for the former, and the walls requiring the latter, or some other mode of cleansing, and improving them. 4. The chimneys do not altogether answer the purposes contemplated by the late improvements ; this matter, how- ever, the committee would refer to the Standing Commit- tee, simply with the expression of their opinion, that by raising the chimneys to the proper height, the inconven- ience complained of would be entirely remedied, while, by an appropriate and tasteful finishing, they would, instead of marring the architecture of the building, prove an or- namental addition. In relation to the above particulars, the committee would suggest, for the adoption of the Board, the follow- ing resolutions : 1. Resolved^ That the Standing Committee be requested, and authorized, to procure for the kitchen, some approved contrivance for the economical use of coal. 2. Resolved, That they also be requested, and author- ized, to procure for the Eecitation-Room, in the basement story, a suitable stove. 3. Resolved, That the Standing Committee be requested, and authorized, to take the necessary measures, during the OF THE GENEKAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINAKY. 897 vacation, to have the Seminary apartments painted and whitewashed, and thoroughly cleaned. 4. Resolved, That the Standing Committee be requested to take into their immediate consideration the condition of the small chimneys, with a view to their improvement, without injuring the appearance of the building. Your committee also recommend to the adoption of the Board, the following resolutions: 5. Besolved, That the Standing Committee be, and are hereby requested, to cause a thorough examination of the Seminary buildings, with power to make such alterations and repairs, in addition to those above suggested, during the vacation, as may be requisite, in their judgment, for the benefit of the building itself, or for the greater comfort and convenience of the professors and students. 6. Whereas the price of the article of fuel is not unfre- quently greatly enhanced in the autumn and winter, and whereas, in the decided opinion of the committee, it is de- sirable that the professors and students, and the Seminary itself should be furnished with an article constituting so material an item of expense at the lowest summer price ; Therefore Resolved, That it be and is hereby referred to the Standing Conimittee, with power to devise and carry into execution during the vacation, an efficient plan for the accom- plishment of the objects set forth in the foregoing preamble. In regard to the necessary expenses of the students, your committee report the following estimates, grounded upon authentic data. These estimates do not include any allowance for the instruction received at the Seminary, that being gratuitous. 1. Tlie average rate of boarding per diem for each student, for the term dbout expiring, lias been $0 22 2. Total expense of boarding, including all the expenses of the household, during the term beginning first Monday of Oc- tober, 1831, and ending 28th day of June, 1832, 59 84 3. Washing lor the same sjiace, not materially varying from the e,-timate of last year, 9 35 4. Fue', average to each room, H 60 5. Oil, about the same as last year, for each student 2 25 Total expense of the leim. allowing one student to a room,. .. 83 05 If two students room together, as is the case in all the rooms ex- cept four, which have but one, the expense of fuel ■will be divi led, and will thus lessen the above amount by 5 80 Making thj total expenses of eaah student, supposing two in a loom, 77 25 This last estimate is greater than the corresponding estimate of last year, 6 30 398 PROCEEDIN"GS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES This additional expenditure has been occasioned princi- pally by the high price of wood ; which, during the last term, has been used in the kitchen instead of coal, which had been heretofore used. It is hoped that this increased expense will be obviated the next term by some contri- vance for the economical use of coal. Taking the ex- penses of the last two years, as about a fair maximum and minimum of total expenditure for the term, the average will be $74 10. Considering the uncommon severity of the last win- ter, when every article of household expenditure was greatly increased, the committee have been surprised to find so very inconsiderable a difference between the total expenses of the term about closing, and those of the prece- ding one. Your committee think it proper to add that, having ex- amined the rooms of the students, they find them in good order, and with every appearance of comfort and conve- nience about them, and what .gives them still more plea- sure, is the evidence which they have had of the general health, contentment, and happiness of the students ; who, united by the bonds of brotherly kindness and charity, literally constitute a society " at unity in itself" James Montgomery, Chairman, William Cooper Mead. Floyd Smith. New- York, June 28th, 1832. On motion. Resolved, That this report be accepted, and that the resolutions therein contained be adopted. The committee appointed to consider and report in rela- tion to the deficiency of the income to meet the annual ex- penditure of the Seminary, as stated in the report of the Finance Committee, reported as follows : — The committee to whom was referred "so much of the report of the Financ eCommittee as relates to the defi- ciency of the income to meet the annual expenditures of the Semintfry," beg leave to report — That they have duly considered the important subject referred to them, and the first impression on their minds was that of pain and surprise, that an institution, so vitally important to the best interests of our church, estab- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 899 lislied by tlie unanimous voice of her highest council, no-w giving the most abundant proof of its beneficial nature, and conciliating the approbation of all conversant with its operations, as well by the distinguished ability and zeal of its professors, as by the theological proficiency and exem- plary deportment of its students, should be suffered from year to year to struggle with embarrassment on account of a deficiency of its income to meet its annual expenditure. They would be unwilling to assign any other cause for this than a general persuasion of the competency of the funds of the institution to its successful prosecution, and a reli- ance upon resources which are not yet available. This mistaken reliance has existed, notwithstanding the annual publication of the actual state of our finances, by which it . appears that the deficiency has been constantly accumula- ting, and that even in the present year, including the amount of $695, realized in consequence of the circular addressed in February last to the Bishops of the Church, that deficiency amounts to $1,397 12, being $83 more than the deficit of last year. Had it not been for the prompt attention paid to the circular by the Bishop and some of the clergy of New- York, the deficit of this year would have been $2,092 12. It is hoped that a considerable sum will yet be realized in the course of the year in consequence of that circular, as it is known that many congregations are only waiting a fitting opportunity to comply with the ur- gent demand it makes upon them. The committee cannot doubt that the Eight Rev. the Bishops to whom that cir- cular was addressed, feel an interest in the institution, and that they will be disposed to carry into execution the wishes of the Standing Committee. To aid that object, it is thought expedient that the Board of Trustees should sanc- tion and approve the measure w^hich has been taken ; and, further, that they should make an appeal to every clergy- man of the Church, having charge of a congregation, to make an annual collection in behalf of the institution, until its permanent resources render such a measure unnecessary. And, notwithstanding the frequent disappointment already experienced on account of non-compliance with such recom- mendation, the committee cannot abandon the hope, that the friends of the Church will now promptly and liberally step forward to relieve the embarrassing exigencies of an institution so intimately connected with her honor and prosperity. They therefore 'recommend to the Board the adoption of the following preamble and resolutions : — 400 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Whereas, tliere is a growing annual deficit in the income of the Seminary, and it is necessary to tlie prosperity and honor of tlie institution, that its income shouhl be ade- quate, not only to its ordinary expenditure, but also to the exigencies of pious young men, who may be prevent- ed from pursuing their studies at the Seminary, for want of the necessary means of support, and whom it is ex- tremely desirable to aid in their pious object, therefore — Resolved^ That it be earnestly recommended to the min- isters of the Church, having charge of congregations, to make an annual collection for the above purposes, until the funds of the institution shall render such collections unnecessary. • Resolved^ That the Board of Trustees entirely approve of the measures of the Standing Committee, to relieve the necessities of the institution, and that they do hereby add their most urgent solicitation to the appeal made in the circular of the committee, that the Eight Rev. Fathers of the Church would take into their immediate consideration the claims and exigencies of the Seminary, and adopt such measures as may most effectually meet and relieve them. James Montgomery, Chairman. New- York, June 28th, 1832. On motion. Resolved^ That this report be accepted, and that the resolutions therein contained be adopted. On motion. Resolved^ That a copy of the Report of the Finance Committee, and also a copy of the foregoing report and resolutions be communicated to the General Conven- tion, for the information of that body, and also to the several dioceses, and in those in which there are no Bish- ops, to the Standing Committees of such dioceses, to the end that, under the sanction of these authorities, and so far as they may deem it expedient, stated annual collec- tions may be made in all , the congregations of such dio- ceses, so long as the present exigencies of the Seminary may exist. The committee, appointed at the last annual meeting of this Board, in relation to the course of studies, discipline, &c., reported as follows : The committee, appointed at the last meeting of the OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 401 Trustees, to confer witli the Faculty on the subject of tlie course of study and discipline, as at present pursued in the Seminary, and of any changes, modifications, or additions, for the improvement or better administration of the same, which to them, mutually, may seem expedient and de- sirable, respectfully herewith report — That they have given to the subject committed to them the consideration its importance demands ; that they have met in conference with the Board of the Faculty, and re- ceived also from the individual professors distinct reports in relation to their respective departments, the result of all which is the conviction that it is inexpedient, at the pres- ent time, to enter into extensive alterations of the statutes on these subjects. They would, therefore, confine themselves to the follow- ing practical amendments : 1. The distinctive names of the classes to be altered from the present ambiguous terms, of first, second, and third, as corresponding to the third, second, and first years, to the more usual and precise one of Senior, Middle, and Junior ; requiring the substitution of the following words, for the concluding clause of the 2d sec, chap. 8 : " The classes shall be known, and distinguished, beginning with the year of entrance, as the Junior, Middle, and Senior Classes." 2. Among the practical diflS.culties with which the profes- sors have to contend, and more especially the Professor of the Interpretation of Scripture, none appears to be greater than the deficient preparation of the students in the ori- ginal languages of the Scripture, whence it follows that much time and labor is wasted upon the grammatical diffi- culties of the language, which ought to be employed in the elucidation of its meaning, so that many months elapse before, in general, they are fitted to enter upon that course of critical and exegetical interpretation with which it is expected they should begin, and before which they cannot be considered as engaging in their theological stu- dies. To remove this impediment to their improvement, the only course is to throw upon the student, previous to his entering upon the studies of the Seminary, the acqui- sition of that grammatical knowledge, which is necessary to pursue them with advantage, and to constitute the pos- session of that knowledge one of the requisites of admis- 26 402 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES sion. The committee, with this view, report the folio wiiig to be added to the 2d sec., chap. 7 ; the addition being in the following words, viz. : " All candidates for admission into the Seminary, shall be required to stand an examin- ation on the Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles, in the original Greek, which examination shall be in lieu of all other requisitions respecting the Greek Language ; and further, shall be examined, critically, on the three first chapters of Genesis in the original Hebrew, or what the professor may consider an equivalent ; and, generally, on all parts of the Hebrew Grammar," , The committee would recommend that the latter condi- tion, being altogether new, be dispensed with, in favor of the ensuing class of candidates, but that it should be im- perative on all who present themselves after the present year. 3. The inadequate portion of time assigned to the study of the Hebrew, by the amendment passed in 1880, con- fining it to the third or lowest class, having been brought prominently before the notice of the committee, by the professor of the same, and the propriety of the alteration concurred in by the rest of the Faculty, the committee re- port that it is expedient to restore the second clause of the third section of chapter eighth to its original form, so that it shall become the duty henceforward of each class to attend upon the instructions of the Professor of Oriental and Greek Literature. The above constitute 'the only alterations in studies, which the committee believe necessary to remedy the ac- tual inconvenience to which the present operation of the statutes is liable. They refrain, as already stated, from opening all wider questions, not only from a general con- viction of the practical inexpediency of such a course in matters of academic instruction and discipline, when once settled, but also from the impossibility of bringing the actual course of study in the Seminary into full agreement with any satisfactory statutory code, so long as any of the professorships contemplated by the statutes continue un- filled. It being better, in their opinion, to leave these dis- crepancies untouched, so long as they lead to no practical injury, rather than mutilate the prospective fulness of the course by cutting it down to the present limited and inade- quate number of resident professors. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 403 On the subject of the number of sermons to be prepared by each student during his seminary residence, the com- mittee, while they report a specific number, in compliance with what they understand to have been the intention of the trustees in referring the matter to them, would yet, in doing this, wish to record it as their opinion, that the true practical question to be considered, is one rather of disci- pline of the lecture-room, than of formal regulation. The power of prompt composition they consider to be invalua- ble to the young clergyman — the number of his previously composed sermons to be comparatively unimportant. The true object of academic discipline, in their opinion, is to awaken the hidden springs of thought, and by practice to give the power of ready arrangement and clear and forcible expression. They would, therefore, beg leave to report an amendment to the second statute, reported in 1830, and inserted in third section of eighth chapter, so as to read as follows : — Each student shall be required to prepare and submit to the Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, in addition to all regular disputations and essays, at least four sermons for pulpit delivery, in the course of the junior year, five in the course of the middle, and six in the course of the senior year, making at least fifteen in the whole; and it is hereby earnestly recommended to the professors generally, with a view to the same object, to familiarize the students under their care to the use of the pen on all occasions, by requiring from them, whenever it can con- veniently be done, written abstracts of subjects, or analyses of arguments, or critical investigations drawn from and connected with the duties of their respective lecture-rooms. The only other subject to Which the committee beg leave to turn the attention of the trustees, as one well deserving of their consideration, is the expediency of providing for some intra-parietal discipline within the budding itself, by the permanent or temporary appointment, in rotation, of one of the resident professors of the Seminary to the gene- ral charge and superintendence of the same. The advan- tages of such a resident and ever present authority, are too obvious to need being insisted upon. The preservation of the building, as dependent upon a daily care, beyond the power of the Standing Committee to bestow, and the phy- sical well-being of the students, would seem to require such an ofiice, independent of the propriety, if not absolute 404 TROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES necessity of having some recognized head witliin the Semi- nary itself, to whose decision all minor questions might be referred, and on whom the responsibility should rest, of seeing the discipline of the institution carried into effect, in accordance with the statutes of this Board, and under the supervision of its Standing Committee. All which is respectfully submitted. J. McYlCKAR, JoNA. M., Wainwright, James Montgomery, Henry Anthon. On motion. Resolved, That this report be laid over for consideration at the next stated meeting of the Board, and that it be entered on the printed journal of the present pro- ceedings of the Board, for the information of its members. On motion, Resolved, That a committee be appointed to consider whether any, and if any, what further provision is expedient for the instruction of the students in Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, and that they report to this Board at the meeting in October next. Whereupon, it was, on motion, Resolved, That this reso- lution be committed to the same committee to whom was committed the subject of the foregoing report on the course of studies, discipline, &c,, viz. : — Kev. Dr. McVickar, Kev. Dr. Wainwright, Kev. Dr. Montgomery, Kev. Mr. Doane, and Kev. Mr. Anthon. A communication was received from the " Female Aux- iliary Education Society of Grace Church," as follows: — The " Female Auxiliary Education Society of Grace Church," founded during the past season, beg leave re- pectfully to inform the Trustees of the General Theologi- cal Seminary, that it is their intention to raise, within as short a time as possible, the amount sufficient to endow a scholarship. They have 342 dollars at present on hand, which will be put upon interest, and the ladies hope by their faithful endeavors, to realize, in a few years, the sum required. They will make it their duty annually to report the state of their fund, until the Scholarship is founded. J. M. Wainwright, Secretary and Treasurer. Nbw-York, June 29th, 1832. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 405 Whereupon, on motion, Resolved, That this Board highly approve the laudable undertaking of the Female Auxiliary Education Society of Grace Church, and that their com- munication be entered on the minutes of the Board. Bishop Onderdonk, of New- York, having stated that the Scholarship Society of St. Thomas's Church, which had been established for a number of years, and had on several occasions made report of its progress to the Board, had completed the sum requisite to the founding of a Scholar- ship, and had actually a student enjoying the benefit of the same, and that he would procure to be sent to the Secre- tary more precise information relating to this subject, it was, on motion, Resolved, That the Secretary be authorized to enter on the journal of this Board, and publish any communication which he may receive from the St, Thomas's Scholarship Society, and also any similar communication from other societies established with the same design. The following communication has been received from the Eector of St. Thomas's Church, and is accordingly entered on the minutes : — To the Trustees of the General Theologicaj. Seminary of the Protestant E^nscopal Church. The Eector of St. Thomas's Church, New- York, begs leave respectfully to communicate as a matter which he believes will interest and gratify the Board of Trustees, that the Scholarship Society of St. Thomas's Church, which at the last meeting of your Board was reported as having $1,800 towards the endowment of a scholarship, has in- creased that sum by means of the prompt liberality of gentlemen in the congregation, to $2,500, and the scholar- ship is now complete. The ladies of the congregation have also contributed with cheerfulness, a sum sufficient to purchase for the scholar a library of text books, and books of reference, according to a list furnished by one of the professors, amounting to 86 volumes. A young gentleman, a graduate of Washington College, is now receiving the benefit of our endowment. It would be doing injustice to an aged and excellent member of the congregation, to conclude this brief state- ment without adverting to the uniform and judicious aid afforded to the Scholarship Society, from its commence- 406 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ment, by John Pintard, Esq. Mr. P. was tlie projector of the society, and his time, his hxbor, his counsel, and his purse, have been ever at its service. Several very valuable works in the scholar's list of books, were presented by Mr. Pintard, and the shelves of the library belonging to the Seminary, bear ample testimony to his devotion to the best interests of the institution. lie has lived to witness the answer to his constant prayer, that he might be per- mitted to see the scholarship completed, and his is now the satisfaction of reflecting, that he has been, in the hand of God, the chief instrument in procuring the endowment of the first scholarship in the Seminary founded by any sin- gle congregation. His prayer now is, that other congrega- tions may thereby be stimulated to " go and do likewise." More than this the rector would say, were he not restrained by considerations of delicacy towards an aged Christian, who is not seeking the praise of men. Less than this he could not say without doing violence to his own feelings, and sense of justice. " Honor to whom honor is due." Very respectfulljj, Gentlemen, Francis L. Hawks, • Rector of St, Thomases Church. The committee appointed to confer with the Library Committee, not being prepared to report, it was, on motion, Resolved, That this committee make report to the Stand- ing Committee of the Board of Trustees. On motion, Resolved, That a copy of the report of the committee appointed upon the communication received from the Right Rev. Bishop Bovven, be transmitted to him. On motion, Resolved, That the Board proceed to the election of a Treasurer, Standing Committee, and Finance Committee, for the year ensuing. Ui)on counting the ballots, the following gentlemen were found to be duly elected, viz. : Mr. Edward R. Jones, Treasurer. Standing Comniittee. Rev. Dr. Lyell, Rev. Dr. Creighton, Rev. Dr. Berrian, Rev. Dr. McVickar, Rev. Dr. Milnor, Rev. Mr. Anthon, OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 407 Mr. T. L. Ogden, Mr. T. S. Townsend, Mr. D. S. Jones, Mr. J. Lorillard, Mr. Isaac Lawrence, Mr. Floyd Smith. Together with Mr, Edward E. Jones, Treasurer^ and Kev. Dr. Wainwright, Secretary. Finance Committee. Mr. Isaac Lawrence, Mr. J. Lorillard, Mr. T. S. Townsend, Mr. Floyd Smith. Together with the Treasurer. On motion, Resolved, That the Right Rev. Bishop Brow- ne 11 be requested to furnish a copy of the address delivered by him this day, for publication. Ordered. That the Secretary publish, with all convenient despatch, the proceedings of this Board, during its present annual meeting. The Board of Trustees then adjourned. Attested. Pursuant to a resolution passed by the Board of Trus- tees of the General Theological Seminary, at its last meet- ing, notice is hereby given, that the next stated meeting of this Board will be held on the Wednesday of the week preceding the meeting of the General Convention, viz., on Wednesday, the 10th day of October next. The meeting will take place in Trinity Church in the city of New-York, at 12 o'clock. By Order. OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMEKICA.* At a stated meeting of the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in Trinity Church, New- York, June 25th, 1833 :— Present — Right Rev. Bishop H. U. Onderdonk, Right Rev. Bishop B. T. Onderdonk, Right Rev. Bishop Doane ; Rev. Drs. Montgomery, leasley, Creighton, Mead, Lyel], N. S. Wheaton, Anthon, Hawks ; Rev. Messrs. Schroe- der, Breintnall, James, Cuming, Bayard, Rodney, Croes, J. Brown ; Messrs. T. L. Ogden, F. Smith, Harison, Law- rence, D. B. Ogden, E. R. Jones, Lorillard, and the Sec- retary. The meeting was opened with prayer, conducted by the Right Rev. H. U. Onderdonk. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. On motion, Resolved^ That the Board proceed to the election of a Secretary for the year ensuing. The Rev. Dr. Wainwright was accordingly chosen. ♦ At their Annual Meeting, held in the city of New- York, June 25th, 1833. 410 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The minutes of the Standing Committee, for the past year, were read. In pursuance of the third section of the first chapter of the statutes, the following committees were appointed : Committee on the General State of the Seminary : — Eight Eev. Bishop Doane, Rev. Dr. "Wheaton, Eev. Dr. Montgomery, Mr. Harison, Mr. F. Smith. Committee on the Examination of the Students : — Eight Eev. Bisho]5 Doane, Eev. Dr. Beasley, Eev. Dr. Hawks, Eev. Mr. Eodney, Eev. Mr. Bayard. Communications were read from Mr. C. 0. Moore, .and Mr. James N". Wells, as follows : New- York, June 24, of New- York. Into the Middle Class — Edward N. Mead, of New-York ; Nathan Watson Munroe, of Massachusetts; Samuel Q. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 41 Callalian, of Pennsylvania ; Edward C. Bull, of Massachu- setts. The following students have, at their own request, been dismissed from the institution since the last report of the trustees, viz. : — James A. Bolles and Lucius M. Purdy, of the Senior Class ; Samuel G. Callahan, Edward C. Bull, and George W. Cole, of the Middle Class ; Francis Tomes, Jun., and N. T. Bent, of the Junior Class. Leave of absence has been granted by the Faculty to the following students, viz. : — On the 6th of February last to James W. Cooke, of the Middle Class, on account of ill health. On the 28th of February last, to Thomas A. Richmond, of the Junior Class, on account of ill health. On the 27th of May last, to Alexander H. Vinton, of the Junior Class, to the end of the session. On the 19th of June instant, to Nathaniel E. Cornwall, of the Middle Class, to the end of the session. The students at present connected with the Seminary, including those who have leave of absence, are as follows, viz. : — In the Senior Class. . Thomas Clark, of New- York. Daniel Cobia, A. B., of South Carolina. John Dowdney, Jun., of New-York. Abram B. Hart, of New- York. Oliver Hopson, A. M., of Connecticut. Caleb S. Ives, A. B., of Connecticut. Eobert B. Yan Kleeck, A. M., of New- York. Samuel T. Lord, of Pennsylvania. Isaac Smith, A. B., of Connecticut. Jno. D. Smith, of Connecticut. Samuel Starr, A. B., of Connecticut. — ^11. In the Middle Class. Peter S. Chauncey, A. B., of New-York. George F. Cook, A. B., of Connecticut- James W. Cooke, A. B., of Rhode Island, (absent.) 420 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Nathaniel E. Cornwall, A. B., of Conn., (absent,) Edmund Embury, A. B,, of New- York. Kobert L. Goldsborougli, of Maryland. Henry Lockwood, of New- York. Augustus F. Lyde, A. B., of Connecticut. Edward N. Mead, A. B., of New-York. John E. Messenger, of New-York. Nathan Watson Munroe, A. B., of Massachusetts. William Wallace Spear, A. B,, of North Carolina, Henry Tullidge, A. B., of New-York. Marshall Whiting, A. B., of New-York.— 14. In the Junior Class. Jacob L. Clark, A. B., of Connecticut. Joseph L. Harrow, of New- York. Henry M. Havis, of Rhode Island. Francis Forbes, A. B., of North Carolina. Alfred E. Ford, of New- Jersey. John W. French, A. B., of New- York. W^illiam Hommann,of Pennsylvania. Haniel V. M. Johnson, of New- York, William I. Kipp, A. B., of New-York. R. H. Ranney, of Connecticut. Thomas A. Richmond, A. B., of New- York, (absent.) Thomas H. Vail, A. B., of Connecticut. Alexander H. Yinton, of Connecticut, (absent.) Henry Waterman, of Pennsylvania. William Watson, of Connecticut. Henry F. M. Whitesides, of Pennsylvania. Henry Zell, of New-Jersey. — 17. The course of study has not materially varied since the last report of the trustees. During the present year, an association has been formed among the students, with the approbation of the Faculty, for the cultivation of extempore speaking. It is an encouraging circumstance, worthy of notice, that a disposition appears to become more and more prevalent among the members of the Seminary, to avail themselves of the advantages of a full course of instruction afforded in the institution. The present graduating class has, since its entrance into the Seminary, lost but three of its mem- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINAKY. 421 bers, one of whom has relinquished the study of theo- logy- All of Avhich is respectfully submitted, In behalf of the Faculty, Benjamin T. Onderdonk, President. Clement C. Moore, Secretary. Theol. Sem., June 24, 1833. The r of the Library Committee was read as fol- lows : — The Library Committee of the General Theological Semi- nary res})ectfally report, that the additions to the library, during the past year, have been as follows, viz. : — From the late George Gallagher, Esq. Leo's Translation of Gescnius's Lexicon, 2d vol. 4to. From Messrs. Swords, Stanford if Co. Beasley's Search of Truth, 8vo ; Stack's Lectures on the Acts of the Apostles, 8vo ; Observations by a Protestant, 8vo; Beasley's Vindication of the Orthodox Faith, 12mo ; Bishop Ken's Exposition of the Church Catechism, 12mo ; Maury on Eloquence, 12mo; Brittan's Apology, 2 copies, (1st and 2d edition), 12mo; Simeon's Sermons on the Holy Spirit, 2 copies, 12mo; Jenks's Devotions (Simeon's edition), ISmo ; Psalms in Metre (the new selection), ISmo ; Village Life, ISmo ; Strachan's Letter on Bishop Hobart, with several other pamphlets. From George Griffln, Esq. Eemains of Edmund D. Griffin, 2 vols, Bvo. From Right Rev. Bishop Mcllvaine. Lectures on the Evidences of Christianity, 1 vol., Bvo. From Rev. Dr. Gadsden. Life of Bishop Dehon, 1 vol., 8vo. From Rev. Dr. Adams. A Sermon preached before the Convention of the Dio- cese of South Carolina, 1883, pamphlet. 422 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES From Rev. Dr. Anihon. Ilomilife Theophaiiis, fol. ; Atrium Linguae Sanctte H; Opitio, 4to; Clavis Talmudica, -ito ; Sermons before the House of Commons, -Ito ; Burgess on Baptismal Regenera- tion, 4to ; Lux in tenebris N. Arnoldi, 4to ; Mysterium Pietatis Bisterfielclii, 4to ; Manuelis Calecaj contra Gnvco- rum Errores, 4to ; Opuscula Zimmermani, 4 vols., 4to ; Hodgson's Instructions for the Clergy, 8vo ; Thompson on Universal Grace and Atonement, 8vo. ; History of the London Society for Promoting Christianity among the Jews, 8vo. ; Morus Dissertationes, 12mo ; Concilii Tri- dentini Decreta, 12mo ; Lavacrum Conscientire, 12mo ; Claudii yEliani de Animalium Natura, 12mo ; Tractatus Asceticus de Sacrilicio Missse, 12mo; Retractio Bzovii, 12mo ; Whitfield's Memoirs, 12mo ; Pinkerton's State of the Greek Church, 12mo ; Epistolae Dominicorum, 12mo ; Kazenbergen's Instructio Practica, ISmo ; Negotium Salu- tis, ISmo ; Paradisus Anima3, ISmo ; Certamen Spirituale L. Scupuli, ISmo ; Biblia Sacra. From Mr. R. Whittingham. Moreh Derek, Von Bernard Frankel, 12mo. ; Presburgh, 1829, 12mo. ; Beth Hassepher, an Introduction to the Reading of Scripture, by R. Jehuda, Leb. Ben. Zob. 12mo. From the New- York Protestant Bpiscopal Press. Sermons, 1 vol. 8vo. ; Reports, 2 vols. 8vo. ; Pamphlets, 1 vol. 8vo. ; Reports, 1 vol. 12mo. ; Standard Works, vol. 5th, 12 mo. ; Sumner on Matthew, 1 vol. 12mo. ; do. on Luke, 1 vol. 12mo. ; Parish Library, vols. 10 & 11, 12mo. ; Whately on St. Paul, 12mo. ; Griffin's Memoirs, 12mo. ; Wellcr's Tracts, 2 vols. 12mo. ; New Selection of Psalms, 1 vol. 12mo. ; Devotional Sonnets, IGmo. ; Communicant's Companion, 82mo. ; Walton's Lives, (Zouch's edition) 4to. Total folios, 1 ; quartos, 14 ; octavos, 14 ; duodecimos, 28 ; octodecimos and under, 9. Whole number of volumes presented, 66. The present number of volumes in the library is 3,638, viz., folios, 759 ; quartos, i641 ; octavos and under, 2,238. Sigimed, by order of the Library Committee, Benj. T. Onderdonk, Chairman. Benjamin I. Haight, Secretary. New-York, June 24, 1833. vf OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 423 On motion, Resolved, That a committee of four be fip- pointed to ascertain and report what measures have been adopted since the last meeting of the Board, in relation to collections in aid of the funds of the Seminary, and the result of such measures, and also to consider and report what further measures, if any, may be expedient in order to supply the present deficiency of the regular income of the Seminary to meet its current expenses. Whereupon, Mr. T. L. Ogden, Rev. Dr. Montgomery, Bev. Mr. Croes, and Mr. E. E. Jones, were appointed this committee. Resolved^ That a committee of five be appointed to in- quire into the practicability and expediency of making some adequate provision by the Board for the literary pre- paration of those who may design entering the ministry of the Church. The Right Rev. Bishop Doane, Rev. Dr. Montgomery, Rev. Dr. Wheaton, Rev. Dr. Beasley, and Mr. Harison, were appointed this committee. Resolved^ That it be and is hereby referred to the Stand- ing Committee, to devise and execute forthwith the neces- sary measures for the preservation of the books of the library of the Institution. A communication from the students relating to the im- portance of bodily exercise to the health of the students of the Seminary was read. Whereupon, it was, on motion. Resolved^ That this com- munication be referred to the committee raised upon this subject. Resolved, That whenever libraries are provided by scho- larship societies or otherwise, for the use of beneficiaries, the Standing Committee shall have power in their discre- tion to assign to the beneficiary entitled to the use of such a library, the permanent use of a room in the Seminary, in which the library may be deposited. Resolved, That when this Board adjourns, it adjourn to meet in the Seminary building, to-morrow at two o'clock. The Board then adjourned. 424 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES At an adjonrned meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary, held in the Seminary building, June 26th, 1833 :— Present — Eight Rev. Bishop Brownell, Right Rev. Bishop H, U. Onderdonk, Right Rev. Bishop Hopkins, Right Rev. Bishop Doane; Rev. Drs. Montgomery, Beasley, Anthon, Hawks, Creighton, Mead, Wheaton, McVickar ; Rev. Messrs. James, Rodney, Proal, Schroeder, Brientnall, Cumiiigs ; Messrs. E. R. Jones, Meredith, D. B. Ogden, T. L. Ogden, Harison, F, Smith, and the Secretary. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. The following communication from Grace Church Edu" cation Society was read, and ordered to be placed on the minutes. The rector of Grace Church has the satisfaction of offer- ing to the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary, the following communication received from the treasurer of the Grace Church Education Society. It will be seen how much has been accomplished since the last year, when the amount of only $342 was reported as having been raised towards the scholarship proposed to be en- dowed in the Seminary. From the faithful, unremitted and zealous labors of the ladies who have engaged in this good work, there is every ground for anticipating that by the next annual meeting of the Board, this scholarship will be fully endowed. In the mean time, it is resolved b}A this Society to support three beneficiaries, beginning with the next session of the Seminary. Respectfully submitted, Jonathan M. "Wainwright. New-York, June 22, 1833. Dear Sir, — The Treasurer of the Grace Church Edu- cation Society Reports, That the funds of the Society amount to $1,490 35, of which, $1,205 35 belong to the permanent fund, (or scholarship,) and $285 to the dispo- sable. Eleven hundred and fifty dollars is invested in the New- Orleans Canal Bank Stock, and $340 35 remains on hand ; OF THE GEN'ERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 425 this latter amount has been recently collected, and is ex- pected to be advantageously invested in a few days. Kespectfully, M. E. Curtis, Treasurer. To the Rev. Dr. Wainwright. A communication from Edward A, Newton, Esq., re- lating to a scholarship which he proposes to found in the General Theological Seminary, was read, as follows : — PiTTSFiELD, May 27tJi, 1833. Eev. and Dear Sir, — I enclose you copy of a corres- pondence that has passed between the American Education Society and myself, on the subject of a scholarship I founded some years ago in that Society ; by which you will |3erceive, that the Directors of that Institution have consented, in a very kindly spirit, to allow of a transfer being made of it, to some society exclusively connected with the Episcopal Church. My object in addressing you is, to inquire if the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary will allow of the transfer being made to that institution, as, if so, it is my desire to have it thus trans- ferred. The bond is for one thousand dollars, which it is my in- tention to pay off as soon as it may be convenient for me to do so, which it will probably be in the course of a year. If the trustees should consent to my request, I must further ask their permission to leave the designation of the scholarship, of which this will be the foundation, and the right of presentation to its benefits, open, for the present, it being my intention to make an effort to have it com- pleted through the instrumentality of these considerations. I am, very respectfully, dear Sir, Your most obedient servant, Edward A. Newton. To the Rev. J. M. Wainwright, D. D., Secretary to the General Theological Seminary. 426 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Whereupon it was, on motion, Resolved^ That the Secre- tary inform E. A. Newton, Esq., that the Board of Trustees accept the Schoharship alkided to in his letter upon the terms proposed by him, and do hereby consent, that the transfer of such scholarship may be made to the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States. Resolved, That the Secretary be requested to express to Mr. Newton the thanks of the Board for his liberal do- nation. The following communication, from Mrs. Emilia An- thon, was read : To the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary : The subscriber, in behalf of those ladies of St. John's Chapel, New- York, who have engaged in the undertaking, begs leave, respectfully, to inform the trustees of the Seminary, that they are endeavoring to raise the funds necessary for furnishing a room at the Seminary, for the use of beneficiaries. Should any surplus remain, after procuring the requisite articles and fuel for the winter season, it is intended to appropriate it toward the purchase of theological works, particularly class and text-books, and thus to lay the foundation of a library, which, together with the furniture, will always remain for the benefit of the occupant or occupants of the apartment. In case the trustees should approve of this undertaking, the subscri- ber is directed, respectfully, to request, that a room may be assigned in the Seminary, for the purpose herein stated. Subscriptions for this object amount to $136 50, and 80 volumes have been received for the library. Emilia Anthon. June 2Qth, 1833. Whereupon it was, on motion, Resolved,. That this communication be referred to the Standing Committee, to whom power had been given in the premises, by a resolu- tion of the Board, passed yesterday. On motion, Resolved, That the thanks of the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary be presented to the Rev. Professor McVickar, for his able and appropriate ser- mon, delivered in the Churches in this city, in aid of the funds of the Seminary ; and that he be requested to fur- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 427 nisli a coj)y, to be published with the proceedings of this Board. The /jommittee, to whom was referred the consideration of the expediency of providing facilities for enabling the students of the Seminary to obtain such bodily exercise as may be requisite for the preservation of their health, reported as follows : The committee, to whom was referred the consideration of the expediency of providing facilities for enabling the students of the Seminary to obtain such bodily exercise as may be requisite for the preservation of their health, re- spectfully report, that, in their opinion, it is expedient to furnish such facilities. It is not necessary to enlarge upon the importance of health and vigor of body to the candi- date for Holy Orders, and it is as little necessary to dwell on the frequent instances in which, during the progress of his theological education, the health of the student be- comes impaired, and his usefulness to the Church is greatly diminished, or entirely lost. In many cases, it is believed, regular and cheerful exercise, judiciously ^^rosecutecl, would, under God, have averted the disastrous issue. The committee are by no means disposed to enter into the subject, now so much discussed, and incorporated with several of our literary and theological institutions, under the name of the " Manual Labor System." Nor is it their purpose to recommend any plan which will involve the trustees in any additional expense. A petition from the students themselves, evinces their strong interest and de- sire on the subject; and they are assured, on highly re- spectable authority, that the cost of the necessary prepara- tions will be defrayed without any resort to the treasury of the Seminary. The committee beg leave, therefore, to report the following resolution : — Resolved, That it be the duty of the Standing Commit- tee, to make provision for enabling the students to take, in the hours of relaxation from study, suitable bodily ex- ercise ; it being understood that such provision is to be without expense on the part of the trustees. For the Committee, G. W. DoANE, Chairman. On motion, Resolved, That the report be accepted, and the resolution therein contained, be adopted. 428 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The committee appointed upon the subject of certain proposed alterations in tlie statutes, reported as follows : Tlio committee to whom it was referred to report on the expediency of altering the third section of the third chap- ter of the statutes, in relation to the interest to he paid to beneficiaries entitled to the benefit of scholarships, submit the following re2)ort: — The rate of interest on loans upon bond and mortgage in the city of New- York varies from five^to six per cent, per annum, ])ayable yearly or half yearly. * Six per cent, may be considered as the more common rate, but it is not easy at all times to obtain it, if the borrower be personally of good standing, and the real security offered be of undoubted value, and the difficulty would no doubt be increased, by requiring the interest to be paid quarterly. These loans are usually made for a year or two, seldom for more than two or three years, and in proportion to the goodness and solidity of the security, generally speaking, is the probability of their being paid off. Upon such an occurrence, the means of a new investment are to be sought, and until found, the money must remain in the treasurer's hands unproductive of interest, or must be temporarily loaned on personal security, at such rate of interest as he may be able to obtain. These temporary loans are attended with more or less risk of loss ; experience having shown that personal character, superadded to the sccurit}' afforded by a pledge of stock in moneyed institutions, sup})osed to be solvent, is not always an effectual protection against the casualties incident to such transactions. On these grounds, assuming that an interest of six per cent, can be ordinarily obtained on bond and mortgage, it is obvious that the Seminary cannot bo responsible for a regular uninterrupted interest at that rate, on sums received by them for the foundation of scholarships without positive loss. The principle of accounting for the interest actuall}'" re- ceived on such sums, would be subject to no objection, if it could be conveniently carried into execution. The practical difficulties in the way of its adoption, are, that it would involve the necessity of placing these sums at interest on sei)arate securities, and of keeping a so]iarate account, in which the interest actually received from time to time, is to be carried, as received, to the credit of each scholarship. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 429 This would not only considerably augment the labor of the treasurer, in the department of his accounts, but would be productive of increased trouble to him in finding bor- rowers for the precise amounts in hand, applicable to par- ticular scholarships, and would operate, moreover, to restrict him in the selection of applicants for loans, whilst a general control of the funds of the Seminary serves to obviate in a great degree these difficulties. There is also more or less uncertainty as to the time of receiving payment of interest, even when the eventual se- curity is indubitable. The death of the debtor, and other contingencies, often lead to the necessity of a foreclosure, in which cases some months must elapse before the money can be raised. Indeed, absolute punctuality cannot at any time be relied on ; and thus it will be seen that the trea- surer cannot always be in funds, arising from a particular loan, to answer the quarterly calls of the beneficiary enti- tled to the interest of it. In view of these circumstances, it may well be doubted whether the interest of beneficiaries would be materially promoted by the adoption of such a principle. Upon the whole, whilst disposed to give to the claims of beneficiaries the most liberal consideration, and under a more prosperous state of the finances of the Seminary, to allow them an interest not less than the average of what may be received from its general funds, the committee are of opinion that in the present condition of the financial concerns of the institution, it would not be expedient to make any alteration in the statutes relative to the interest payable on the foundation of scholarships. All of which is respectfully submitted. New-York, 2Qth June^ 1838. Francis L. Hawks. T. L. Ogden. Edward E. Jones. "Whereupon it was, on motion. Resolved^ That the report be accepted, and that the committee be discharged from any further consideration of the subject. On motion. Resolved^ That when this Boa.rd adjourns, it adjourn to meet to-morrow at two o'clock in this place. The Board then adjourned. 430 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary, held in the Seminary build- ings, June 27th, 1833 : — Present — Eight Kev. Bishop Brownell, Right Rev. Bishoj) II. U. Onderdonk, Right Rev. Bishop Hopkins, Right Rev. Bishop Doane; Rev. Drs. Beasley, Berrian, Lyell, Montgomer}^, Whcaton, Hawks, Creighton, Mead ; Rev. Messrs. Brientnall, Proal, Cuming, Schroeder, James, Rodney; Messrs. E. R. Jones, F. Smith, Harison, J). B. Ogden, Meredith, T. L. Ogden, Lorillard, and the Secre* tary. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ajD* proved. On motion, Resolved, That the Board has heard, with great satisfaction, of the Society of the Associate Alumni of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, and recognizing in it an efficient mean of promoting the interests of the Seminary, as well as of cementing the members of the Society in the bonds of a sacred and endearing friendship, the Board of Trustees hereby express their favorable re* gards and wishes in its behalf, and commend it, under the blessing of God, to the zealous support and co-operation of all the Alumni of this Seminary. The report of the Committee on the State of the Semi- nary was read, as follows : — The Committee on the General State of the Seminary re- spectfully report, that in the discharge of their duty, they have visited the several apartments, and taken a general survey of the premises. They found the building in good preservation, and the rooms, for the most part, in good repair. The exceptions to this remark are specified in the report of the Dean of the Faculty, which was also referred to them. They are gratified in finding a decided improvement of several of the rooms in cleanliness and good order. Some of them indeed are exemplary for comfort and neatness. The committee, on Examination, have found that there is no proper arrangement for washing and cleansing the rooms. A due regard to decency and health certainly re- quires that the floor of every inhabited room should be thoroughly scrubbed at least once in every month, and that at least once in every three months the windows, the wood- work generally, and the halls and stairs should be properly OF THE GENEKAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 431 wasliecl. At the same time, it is obvious that this should not be a matter of expense to the students individually. The committee, while they attach great importance to the preservation in the students of habits of order and cleanli- ness, are of opinion tliat the salubrity of the premises will be thus greatly promoted. The committee cannot forbear to express their gratifica- tion at finding in their visit to the rooms, the very valua- ble library deposited in one of them by the Scholarship Society of St. Thomas's Church in this city, for the use of the student who enjoys the benefit of their scholarship. And they hope that the time is not far distant, when this generous example will be so far followed, that by the bounty of parishes, individuals, and associations of individuals, the necessary class and text books, and books of reference, will be furnished to every room. The committee having made inquiry as to the expenses of residence at the Seminary, find them to be as follows : — Boarding for the session of nine months, at $7 50 per month,. .$67 50 Lights, " 4 50 Fuel (two students occupying each room, it costs each), 8 25 $60 25 In the above estimate, washing is included. The ex- penses remaining to be defrayed by the student, are for clothes, travelling, and contingencies. In conclusion, the committee recommend, and to that efiect, submit a resolution, as follows :— Resolved^ That the Standing Committee be instructed to make provision for the cleansing of the rooms, halls, &c., as recommended in this report, and to make such repairs as are specified in the report of the Dean, and any other ne- cessary repairs, under his direction. All which is respectfully submitted, For the Committee, C. W. DOANE, CJiairman. On motion. Resolved^ That the report be accepted, and the resolution therein contained be adopted. The Committee on the Examination of the Students re- 432 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ported, in part, that they had attended to the examination of the members of the Senior Class, and had been entirely satis- fied with the proliciency displayed by them in the studies on which they were examined. A communication from the Faculty was read, recom- mending Thomas Clark, Daniel Cobia, John Dowdney, Jun., Abram B. Hart, Oliver Hopson, Caleb S. Ives, Ro- bert B. Van Kleeck, Samuel T. Lord, Isaac Smith, John D. Smith, and Samuel Starr, members of the Senior Class, as dul}^ qualified to receive the usual testimonial upon com- pleting the regular course of studies. AV"hereuj3on it was Eesolved, That the above-mentioned members of the Senior Class receive the usual testi- monial on the part of the trustees, under the seal of this Board. The committee appointed on the communication received from Mr. C. C. Moore, and Mr. James N. Wells, reported as follows : — The committee, to whom was referred the proposition of Mr. Clement C. Moore, and Mr. James N. Wells, beg leave to state that they have had the same under consideration, and as the result of their deliberations, recommend the adoption of the following preamble and resolutions : — Whereas, Mr. Clement C. Moore, by a communication addressed to this Board, under date of the 2-ith instant, has proposed to build, at his own expense, a bulkhead in front of the water lots owned by the Seminary, upon con- dition that this Board will execute to him a bond for the cost thereof, estimated at about $7,320, with legal interest, to be secured by a mortgage on the block of ground on which the Seminary buildings now stand, bounded by the Ninth and Tenth avenues, and by Twentieth and Twenty- first streets, these securities to be so drawn, that neither the principal nor interest shall become due or be demandable so long as the said block of ground, and the buildings thereon, shall be used for the Seminary exclusively, and the build- ings shall be occupied by the professors and students thereof; and so also that in case the said block of ground, or any part of it, should be disposed of, or used for any other purpose than as above intended, then the amount of the bond and mortgage shall become due and payable with interest, from the date thereof, to be compounded annually ; therefore, OP THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 433 Resolved, That this Board do hereby accept the forego- ing liberal proposition of Mr. Moore, and that the Stand- ing Committee be authorized to carry the same into effect In reference to the proposition of Mr. James N. Wells, the committee are of opinion that it requires a more ma- ture and deliberate examination than can be given to it within the probable time of the present session of the Board of Trustees ; and therefore recommend the adoption of the following resolutions : — Resolved^ That the Standing Committee be, and are hereby invested with full power on such terms and conditions as they shall deem most beneficial, to lease or sell any of the lots, not exceeding twenty in number, with the water lots, of those lying on the west side of, and most remote from the Tenth Avenue, the westerly boundary of which will be the bulkhead proposed to be made by Mr. C. C. Moore, and to lease the remaining lots lying Avest of the Tenth Avenue. Also^ if they should deem it most advisable, to con- tract for the filling up with earth, all the remaining ground of the Seminary within the proposed bulkhead, prior to the leasing or selling of the same. Resolved^ That the proper instruments for carrying into effect the foregoing resolutions be executed on the part of this cor^^oration, and that the secretary be authorized to afl&x thereto its corporate seal. Kespectfully submitted, By order, and in behalf of the committee, Floyd Smith, Chairman. New- York, June 21th, 1833. On motion. Resolved.^ That the report be accepted, and the first resolution therein contained, be ado|)ted. After a full discussion upon the expediency of authoriz- ing the Standing Committee to sell any portion of the ground to be acquired by filling in the water lots, it was, on motion, Resolved^ That the words, "sell and selling," be stricken out from the second resolution proposed by the committee. It was also, Resolved^ That the resolution be so amended, as to au- thorize the leasing of the above-mentioned lots for terms 28 434 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES not exceeding forty-two years, witli covenants of renewal for further successive terms of twenty-one years each, not exceeding in the whole eighty-four years. The resolution, as amended, was then passed, as follows : — Resolved, That the Standing Committee be, and are hereby invested with full power, on such terms and condi- tions as they shall deem most beneficial, to lease any or all of the lots, with the water rights, lying on the west side of the Tenth Avenue, for terms not exceeding forty -two years, with covenants of renewal for further successive terms of twenty one years each, not exceediog in the whole eighty- four years. Also, if they shall deem it most advisable, to contract for filling up with earth all the remaining ground of the Seminary within the proposed bulkhead, prior to the leasing of the same. On motion, Resolved, That the third resolution, recom- mended by the committee, be adopted. On motion, Resolved, That when this Board adjourns, it adjourn to meet in Trinity Church, to-morrow, at two o'clock. The Board then adjourned. At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary, held in Trinity Church, June 28th, 1833 :— Present — Eight Rev. Bishop Brownell, Eight Eev. Bishop n. XJ. Onderdonk, Eight Eev. Bishop B. T. Onderdonk, Eight Eev. Bishop Hopkins, Eight Eev. Bishop I)oane ; Eev. Drs. Montgomery, Ilawks, Lyell, Anthon, ]\[ead, N. S. Wheaton ; Eev. Messrs. Cuming, James, Schroeder, Brientnall, Eodney ; Messrs. D. S. Jones, Meredith, T. L. Ogdcn, Floyd Smith, Beach, S. "Warren, Harison, and the Secretary. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. On motion, Resolved, That this Board entertain a deep and grateful sense of the kind feeling and bountiful liberality toward this institution evinced by Clement C. Moore, Esq., in the gratuitous proffer lately made by him of important pecuniary aid in the improvement of its real estate upon conditions entirely acceptable to this Board. 'OF THE GEl^'ERAL THEOLOGICAL BEMINAEY. 435 Resolved, That this new act of nmnificence on the part •of Mr, Moore, already a distinguished benefactor to the Seminary, gives him a new ckim to its gratitude, and that on its behalf, the heartfelt thanks of this Board be conveyed to him by the Secretary. The following preamble and resolution were presented and adopted. This Board, having been informed that the late George Lorillard, Esq., of New- York, by his last will and testa- ment, bequeathed to this institution a legacy of $20,000, adopts this mode of expressing thanks to God, who put it into the heart of the benevolent testator to remember the wants of the Theological Seminary ; and it is hereby Resolved, That the secretary be requested to communi- cate to the nearest relations of the deceased, our deep sense of the liberality thus opportunely manifested by Mr. Loril- lard, in aid of the important end of theological education. On motion, Resolved, That the Eight Eev. Bishop Hop- kins be requested to furnish a copy of the address delivered by him this day for publication. On motion, Resolved, That it be a standing rule to have all the aniiual addresses at the commencement published. On motion. Resolved, That the stated annual meeting of this Board shall be held at eight o'clock, A. M., to give more time for the transaction of business. The committee appointed to inquire into the practica- bility and expediency of making provision by the trustees for the literary preparation of those who design to enter the Seminary, reported as follows : — The committee appointed on the resolution to inquire into the practicability and expediency of making provision by the trustees for the literary preparation of those who design to enter the Seminary, beg leave to report, as the result of their discussions, the following resolution : — " Resolved, That a committee be appointed to inquire, and at the next meeting of this Board to report, what has been done, is doing, and should be done by the Church, to aid and ensure the thorough literary education of those who design to enter the Seminary." For the committee, G. W. DoANE, Cliairman. 436 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES On motion, Resolved, That the report be accepted, and the resolution therein contained, be adopted. Whereupon the Right Rev. B. T. Onderdonk, Right Rev. Bishop Doane, Rev. Dr. Wheatou, Rev. Dr. Montgomery, and Rev. Dr. Wainwright, were appointed this committee. The committee appointed in relation to collections for supplying the present deficiency of the regular income of the Seminary, reported as follows : — The committee, on the resolution of the Board in rela- tion to collections for supplying the present deficiency of the regular income of the Seminary, to meet its current ex- penses, submit the following report : — It will be recollected that at the close of the last meeting of the trustees, held in October, 1832, a form of subscrip- tion, pledging the signers to collections in their respective churches, was submitted to, and approved by the Board ; and that the secretary was directed to publish it, with the names of those who should sign it, in the different Church Periodicals. How far these publications may have been made, the committee are not informed, but a copy of the subscription paper, and of the signatures to it, were appended to the printed minutes of the proceed- ings of this Board, from which a transcript has been taken, and for more convenient reference is hereto annexed. The j3ecuniary necessities of the Seminary had been pre- viously brought under the notice of the Diocesan Conven- tion, by the Bishop of New-York, in his address to that body, at its annual meeting in the beginning of October, 1832; and the subject having been referred to a committee, the following resolutions were, on their report, passed by the Convention. Resolved, That this Convention regard with deep in- terest the claims of the Greneral Theological Seminar}', on the existing exigence of its affairs, alluded to in the ad- dress of the Bishop, and presented in its particulars to the members of this body individually, by the circular of the Bishop there recognized, and that it is expedient that the subject be brought actually before every congregation in the diocese. Resolved, That for this purpose, six clergymen shall, as long as the deficiency in the funds of the Seminary may ex- ist, be annually appointed by the Bishop, with specific dis- tricts, to act as agents for the j)urpose of collecting funds to OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 437 meet the said deficiency ; and that such agents report an- nually to the treasurer of the Seminary, on or before the first of May in each year, and remit to him the sums col- lected, without other deduction for their services than the necessary travelling expenses. It was not deemed expedient to interfere with the arrangements thus adopted by the Convention of New- York ; but to each of the other subscribers of the pledge to the Seminary, a circular letter was addressed and sent by the treasurer in the month of April last, urging the promised collections. These, as far as the committee are informed, constitute all the measures Avhich have been adopted since the last meet- ins; of the Board in relation to collections. The result of them, in actual collections, is shown by the treasurer's account, and will appear more in detail by a reference to the subscription paper, u|)on which, in a margin, added by the committee, they have set down the sums collected in the several churches. Where no sums are set down, no returns or remittances have been receiv- ed ; but the committee are informed, that collections are now in progress in South Carolina, and have been actually made in St. James's Church, Philadel})hia, and also in sev- eral of the country Churches in this diocese, in pursuance of the recommendation of the Convention. The Eector of St, Paul's Church, at Boston, promises a collection as soon as an opj)ortunity for making it shall offer. Bishop Griswold proposes to lay the subject before the Convention of his diocese, and the Assistant Minister of Trinity Church, Boston, waits the authority of his vestry, to make a collection. The churches pledged by the subscription paper, and not yet heard from, are the following : — St. Paul's Baltimore. St. Clement's. . .New-York. St. Aim's Annapolis. St. Luke's Do. Christ Savannah. St John's Portsmouth, N. H. St. Michael's, ) St. Michael's.... Bristol, R. I. St. James's, and ^ New- York. Trinity New-Haven. St. Mary s, ) Christ Do. St. James's Long-Tsland. Trinity Newport, R. I. St. Peter's Auburn, N. Y. Zion Manchester, Vt, Trinity Rensse]aerville,"St. Michael's... .Trenton, N. J. St. George's Schenectady, " Trinity Wilmington, Del •438 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES In connection witli tliis subject, the committee take oc- casion to call the attention of the Board to the accompa- nying letter, from Bishop Bowen to the treasurer, suggest- ing a division of all the churches within the United States into three classes, in each of which a triennial collection might be made. This Avould be a convenient and very desirable arrangement, if all the churches were represent- ed, so as to assent to the division, and to give the requisite assurances that the collections would be effectually made; but this not being the case, the committee are unable to suggest any speciiic measures, grounded on this sugges- tion. In conclusion, the committee recommend a zealous per- severance in the course of measures indicated in the reso- lutions of this Board, of the 22d October, 1882, and approved by the General Convention on the 30th of the same month, and, with these views, submit the following resolutions for the adoption of this Board : — Resolved^ That the secretary be directed to furnish to the rectors, or other ministers of churches, throughout the United States, excepting those dioceses in which the busi- ness of collections may have been assumed by their re- spective Conventions, copies of the resolutions of this Board, and of that of the General Convention, approving the same, referred to in the foregoing I'cport, and to re- quest that the sums collected be reported, and remitted to the treasurer by the first day of June next. Resolved^ That the expenses of printed circulars, for carrying into effect the foregoing resolution, be paid by ■the treasurer. All which is respectfully submitted, T. L. OgdeK, James Montgomery, Edward li. Jones. ■New- York, Jime 27th, 1833. Charleston, June 14///., 1833. Dear Sir — The amount collected liere, in ])ursuance of the plan proposed at the sitting of the last General Con- vention, and entered into by express engagement, by many of the parochial clerg}^, with a view to the provision OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 439 necessary to be made for tlie deficiency of the annual in- come of the Seminary, will be forwarded to you in a few days. It is, probably, not less than the fair proportion of our city churches. By a moderate estimate of the prob- able sum which every church, whose minister assented to the plan I have referred to, will afford for the year 1833, I find not more than $1,400 may be raised. Many other churches, whose ministers did not sign their names to the agreement proposed, may be expected to contribute. It has occurred to me, as that which might, perhaps, be an ad- vantageous modification of this proceeding, that a distri- bution might be made of all churches throughout the dio- ceses, likely to aid it, into three classes ; to each of which the obligation should be assigned of making their collec- tions triennially : so that it might not come oftener than once in three years to any church, to take up this benevo- lence. Will you permit me, respectfully, to suggest this through you to the Board ? I am confident that a sufiicient number of churclies may be found willing to promote the scheme, to admit of the sufiiciency of this triennial opera- tion in relation to it. I am, dear sir, Eespectfully, and with great esteem, Your obedient servant, K BOWEN. To Edward E. Jones, Esq. P. S. The treasurer may rely upon at least $150 from St, Michael's, St. Philip's and St. Paul's Churches, in this city, together, for this year. We, whose names are subscribed, hereby pledge our best efforts to procure a collection to be made in our re- spective churches, as early as practicable in the year 1833, in behalf of the Greneral Theological Seminary, with a view to meet the deficiency in its means for the current year, amounting, according to the estimate of the Finance Committee, to more than $1,400. Wm. White, for Christ Church, St. Peter's and St. James's, Philadelphia,— (Christ Church, ^68 42 j St. Peter's, $6157) $129 99 A. V. Griswold, for St. Peter's Church, Salem . .\ . N. Bowen, for St. Michael's Church, Charleston .... C. E. Gadsden, Rector of St. Philip's, Charleston, on ac- count 50 00 440 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES W. Berrian, Rector of Trinity Church. New-York 156 91 W. E. Wyatt, for St. Paul's Parish, BaUiuiore James Montgomery, for St. Stephen's Church, Philadel- phia 70 00 Charles Burroujih?, Rector of St. John's Church, Ports- mouth, New-Hampshire .... Francis L. Hawks, Rector of St. Thomas's Church, New- York 100 00 Harry Croswell, Rector of Trinity Church, New-Haven. . .... S. Bowman, Rector of St. James's Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 28 31 Wm. Cooper Mead, Rector of Trinity Church, Southwark, 27 25 Jonathan M. Wainwright, Rector of Grace Church, New- York 260 56 John Croes, Rector of Christ Church, New-Brunswick, New- Jersey 9 00 WiUiain Richmond, Rector of St. Michael's, St. James's and St. Mary's Churches, New- York .... George A. Shelton, Rector of St. James's, Long Island, New-York Wm. Jackson, Rector of St. Stephen's, New- York 28 70 John C. Rudd, Rector of St. Peter's Church, Auburn, New- York Samuel Fuller, Rector of Trinity Church, Rensselaerville, New- York P. Alexis Proal, Rector of St. George's Church, Schenec- tady William Creighton, Rector of St. Mark's Church, New- York 27 26 James Milnor, Rector of St. George's Church, Now- York, 62 69 E. Neufville, Rector of Christ Church, Savannah ... Isaac Peck, Minister of St. Paul's, Troy 66 10 W. CrOswell, Rector of Christ Church, Boston J. S. Stone, Rector of St. Paul's Chuixh, Boston . . . • Thomas Breintnall, Rector of Zion Church, New-York. . 23 07 John G. Blanchard, St. Ann's Church, Annapolis, Mary- land .... John Bristed, St. Michael's, Bristol, Rhode Island G. W. Doane, Rector of Trinity Church. I'oston - - . . Thomas Lyell, Rector of Christ Church,' New- York 33 21 F. Beaslcy, Rector of St. Michael's Church, Trenton Abram Bronson, Zion Church, Manchester, Vermont S. Wheaton, Rector of Trinity Church, Newport, Rhode Island .... L. P. Bayard, St. Clement's, New-York W. R. Whittinghani, Rector of St. Luke's, New- York Isaac Pardee, Rector of Trinity Church, Wilmington, De- laware .... Samuel R. Johnston, Rector of St. James's. Ilydc Park, Dutchess County, New- York, (annual, not yet remitted) 60 00 On motion, Resolved^ That tlie report be accepted, and the resohitions therein contained be adopted. % OF THE GENEEAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 441 The Committee on tlic Examination of Students reported as follows : — The Committee on the Examination of the Students have attended diligently to the very interesting and very important duty committed to them ; they have felt, in the discharge of their office, almost unmingled satisfaction ; and they are very happy in being able to bear, after the most careful investigation which the time permitted, their full and unqualified testimony to the ability and fidelity of the jDrofessors, and, with scarcely an exception, to the dili- gence and proficiency of the students. These are not ut- tered, and they must not be received, as words of course. The committee are convinced that the course of study in the Seminary is now administered with an efficiency Avhich gives assurance to the Church, in regard to all who pursue it faithfully, of a learned ministry. They are heartily thankful to Almighty God, that, by his blessing on the work, so many young men are pursuing, to so great advan- tage, the studies requisite to their thorough accomplish- ment of the priests' office. They earnestly desire that, by the same blessing, the number, now so very far short of the necessities of the Church, may be constantly and ra- pidly increased. And they take leave to urge most affec- tionately, but most earnestly, upon all who are connected with the institution, either in the administration of its con- cerns, or in the enjoyment of its privileges, its gi^eat im- portance to the Church, and their consequent responsibility, in their several stations, to its divine Head. The committee attended, on the first day, the examina- tion of the SenicJr Class in Systematic Divinity. The course pursued by the professor was judicious and interesting, and the result in the highest degree satisfactory. The great doctrines of the Scriptures — the pre-existence and divinity of Christ — the personality and divinity of the Holy Ghost — the incarnation of the Saviour — his character and offices as the Messiah — the atonement for all sin made with His blood — the resurrection and its consequences — the na- tural state of man, as a fallen being — the doctrine of grace, and the rule of faith, were the principal subjects. The l^romptness and clearness with which the doctrine of the Scriptures, as to these important topics, and others collate- ral and consecjuential, Avith the various objections to the received opinions, were stated, and sustained by a conti- nual reference to the words of the inspired volume, gave evidence of such complete mastery of the subject, as will 1^- 442 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES render the students, should they be admitted in divine providence to the sacred office for which they have thus prepared themselves, workmen that need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. The committee highly approve the plan of study adopted in this department, as pursuing subjects rather than books ; and in the very lan- guage of Scripture, rather than of human authors. The plan of salvation is thus presented, as it seems to have developed itself in the divine counsels ; and, in simplicity, clearness and cogency, commends itself to man's accepta- tion as the wisdom and the power of God, The Senior Class were examined also in Ecclesiastical History with the same professor. The period included in the present examination reached from the beginning of the fourth century to the re-establishment of the Church in England, at the restoration of Charles II, The same com- prehensive view of subjects, and the same graphic exhibi- tion of them, was again observed, with great satisfaction, by the committee. The conversion of Constantine ; the prevalence of the Arian and subordinate heresies ; the rise and growth of the Papal power ; the revival of learning ; the harbingers of the Keformation ; Wickliffe, Huss, and Jerome of Prague ; Luther, in Germany ; Calvin, at Ge- neva, and Cranmer, in England ; commencing and carry- ing it on to its completion under Elizabeth and Edward YI, ; the Puritans and the sects springing from them ; and the subsequent events, to the period above named, passed rapidly and clearly before the committee, and afibrded sa- tisfactory evidence of the intimate acquaintance with the whole subject to which the students had been brought. The examination of the Senior Class, in the Nature, Ministry, and Polity of the Church, did not take place, on account of the temporary indisposition of the right reve- rend professor of that department. This is matter of re- gret, as a certain source of satisfaction to the committee was thus lost to them ; but neither they, the Board, nor the Church, can entertain the slightest doubt of the ful- ness and fidelity with which the department has been con- dacted. The committee cannot allow the present opportunity to pass, without an expression of the very great satisfaction with which they listened to the dissertations read by the Senior Class, at the Commencement this day. They were, without exception, compositions highly creditable to their authors and to the Seminary. # OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEJIINARY. 443 '' The Middle Class were presented for examination in but a single subject^Biblical Learning and the Interpretation of Scripture. It was easy to perceive, in the course of this examination, in what manner, and by what means, the previous class had been so thoroughly accomplished for the department of systematic divinity. The most accurate acquaintance with the sacred text, and with the whole body of criticism connected with it ; a nice discrimination and distinct enunciation of the various shades of meaning, and of varying expositions of doctrine ; a habit of logical analysis, eliciting, with precision and conclusiveness, the philosophy of the several results attained in interpreta- tion ; and, more than all, a thorough impregnation of every mind with the spirit of the Gospel, bringing all to bear upon that for which all Scripture was given ; the restoration of lost man to the favor and image of God, rendered this, in its religious, quite as much as in its intellectual aspects, a most delightful exercise, and full of the best promise to the Church. If the young men go on as they have be- gun, carrying out in their future studies, and in their pas- toral teachings, the results of the excellent instructions of their learned and faithful professor, the Church will have good reason to rejoice in them, as mighty in the Scrip- tures, and the power of truth have free course for the breaking down of strongholds. The Junior Class were examined in Hebrew by the pro- fessor of that department, and manifested very great pro- ficiency in that most important study. They had evidently, as indeed might well be expected from the well-known re- putation of their professor, been thoroughly and accurately taught, so far as they have gone, and have laid the ground- work of solid and most essential acquisitions in this por- tion of sacred learning. The committee could not but rejoice in the increasing interest and importance with which this subject is regarded in the Church. The time is ap- proaching, if indeed it has not already come, when a fami- liar acquaintance with the elder portion of God's Holy Book will be as much expected in the clergy as with the latter, or rather, when it will be felt and owned, that with- out an accurate knowledge of the former, the latter can- not be accurately known. For the acceleration of this period, the Church, in addition to other weighty obligations, will owe very much to the professor in this department. The Junior Class were also examined by the Professor of Biblical Learning in portions of the Gospels and the •"-■'• 44-i PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Acts, and displayed, proportionately to tlie degree of their advancement, the same accurate acquaintance with the ori- ginal language of the sacred writers, and the same skill in the application of the knowledge which they have ac- quired. The committee have thus hastily glanced at the several subjects in which the classes were offered for examination. In all the departments, they repeat the declaration, they have been entirely satisfied with the evidence aftbrded of ability and fidelity on the part of the professors, so far as the results have been submitted to their consideration. The committee respectfully suggest, whether the proper purj)oses of an examination would not be better subserv- ed, and the interests of the Institution promoted, by di- recting the classes, in future, to be examined in all the studies which they have j)ursued during the year. The committee would have been glad to see, on the part of the two younger classes, some evidences of atten- tion to composition. It is unnecessary here to enlarge on the importance of this exercise, and on the almost entire uselessness to the Church of the most profound learning, without skill and efficiency in its practical application. The committee take the liberty to call the attention of the Board to the chapter of the statutes entitled, "Of the Professors ;" and most earnestly to recommend that the vacant chairs be filled with all possible expedition. They are csi^ecially anxious, in regard to the department of ''Pulpit Eloquence and Pastoral Theology," and would suggest the expediency, should it not be i^racticable to secure, at present, a permanent professorship, of making a temporary provision. In conclusion, the committee congratulate the trustees and the Church on the present position and prospects of the Seminary. Truly, God hath j)rospered the work which he put it into the hearts of His servants to commence. The blessing, thus far vouchsafed, while it animates our prayers to him, should inspirit our efforts in his strength. In nothing more effectually, than in our labors for the education of the Gospel ministry, can we exhibit our en- gagedness, and exert our energies in that sacred cause, which bears for its motto and its theme — " For God, for the Church, for the salvation of souls !" All which is respectfully submitted for the committee. G. W. Do AXE, Chairman. OF THE GENEKAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 445 On motion, Resolved^ That in furtlicrance of tlie sugges- tion of the Committee on the Examination of the Stu- dents, the Standing Committee be directed to provide, as far as practicable, for more frequent exercises among the Students of the Seminary, in composition and declamation, and for their further instruction in Pulpit Eloquence ancl Pastoral Theology, and in Ecclesiastical History. On motion. Resolved^ That the Board proceed to the election of a Treasurer, Standing Committee, and Finance Committee, for the year ensuing. Upon counting the ballots, the following gentlemen were found to be duly elected, viz. : — Mr. Edward E. Jones, Treasurer. Standing Committee. Eev. Dr. Lyell, Mr. T. L. Ogdeu, Rev. Dr. Berrian, JMr. D. S. Jones, Rev. Dr. Milnor, IMr. Isaac Lawrence, Rev. Dr. Creighton, Mr. T. S. Townsend, Rev. Dr. McVickar, Mr. J. Lorillard, Rev. Dr. Anthon, Mr. Floyd Smith. Together with Mr. Edward R. Jones, Treasurer^ and Rev. Dr. Wainwright, Secretary. Finance Committee. Mr. Isaac Lawrence, ^ Mr. J. Lorillard, Mr. T. S. Townsend, Mr. Floyd Smith. Together with the treasurer. Ordered. That the secretar}^ puljlish, with all convenient dispatch, the proceedings of this Board during its present annual meeting. The Board of Trustees then adjourned. Attested, JoiN'ATH^Lisr M. Wainwright, Secretary of the Board. OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF THE PEOTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHUECH IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.* At a stated meeting of the Trustees of tlie General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in Trinity Church, New- York, June 2-ith, 1834 :— Present — Eight Eev. Bishop Brownell, Eight Ee v. Bishop H. U. Onderdonk, Eight Eev. Bishop B. T. Onderdonk, Eight Eev. Bishop Doane ; Eev. Drs. Beasley, Delancey, Mead, N. S. Wheaton, Lyell, McVickar, Milnor, Hawks, and Antlion ; Eev. Messrs. Ballard, Brientnall, Bayard, Cuming, Schroeder, S. Wheaton ; Messrs. Meredith, D. B. Ogden, T. L. Ogden, Jay, Lawrence, Lorillard, F. Smith, D. S. Jones, E. E. Jones, N. Eogers, W. Johnson, W. H. Harison. The meeting was opened with prayer, conducted by the Eight Eev. Bishop Brownell. On motion, the Eev. H. Anthon was appointed secre- tary, pi-o tern. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. On motion, the Board proceeded to the election of a * At their Annual Meeting, held in the city of New-York, June 24th, 1834. 448 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES secretary for tlie year ensuing, wLien, upon counting tlie ballots, the Eev. Dr. Anthon was found to have been duly chosen. The minutes of the Standing Committee, for the past year, were read. On motion. Resolved^ That 100 copies of the Report upon the minutes of the Standing Committee in relation to the providing of additional accommodations for the students, and the increase of the salaries of the professors, &c., be printed for the use of this Board. A resolution was submitted, that the above-named re- port be also printed as an appendix to the proceedings of the Board at its present session. "Whereupon, on motion, the said resolution was laid on the table. Information of the death of the Rev. Dr. Montgomery having been communicated to the trustees : On motion, it was Resolved^ unanimously^ That an ex- pression of the grateful remembrance of this Board for the long and faithful services of the late Rev. Dr. Montgomery to the Church at large, dnd especially to the institution committed to our care, be entered upon the minutes. In jDursuance of the provisions made by the statutes, the following committees were appointed : — Committee on the General State of the Seminary : — Right Rev. Bishop Doane, Rev. Dr. .Whenton, Rev. Dr. Mead, Mr. William Meredith, and Mr. F. Smith. Committee on the Examination of the Students : — Right Rev. Bishop Brownell, Rev. Dr. Dclanccy, Rev. Dr. Mil- nor. Rev. S. Wheaton, Rev. Mr. Ballard. A resolution was submitted, touching the course of elec- tion to vacancies in tlie Board. Whereupon, on motion, it was Resolved, That it be re. ferred to a special committee. Bishop Doane, Mr. Meredith, and Mr. T. L. Ogden, were appointed this committee. On motion. Resolved^ That when this Board adjourns, it adjourn to meet in this Church at six o'clock, P. M. The Board then adjourned. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 449 At an adjourned meeting of tlie Trustees of the General Theological Seminary, held in Trinity Church, June 24th, 1834, at six o'clock, p. m. : — Present — Eight Eev. Bishops Brownell, H. U. Onderdonk, B. T. Onderdonk, and Doane ; Rev. Drs. Lj^ell, Mead, Milnor, Creighton, Beasley, N. S. Wheaton, Delancey, Hawks, McVickar ; Rev. Messrs. Croes, Ballard, Bayard, Cuming, Brientnall, Schroeder, S. Wheaton ; Messrs. W. Johnson, W. Meredith, S. Warren, T. L. Ogden, D. B. Og- den, D. S. Jones, F. Smith, E. R. Jones, Harison, N. Rogers, Lorillard, and the Secretary. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. On motion. Resolved^ That the trustees proceed to fill the vacancies in the Board. Whereupon, the Rev. George Boyd, of the diocese of Pennsylvania, having been nominated to fill the va- cancy occasioned by the death of the Rev. Dr. Montgo- mery and the Rev. Messrs. Taylor and Eastburn, of the diocese of New-York, to fill the vacancies made by the removal of the Rev. Dr. Wainwright, and the death of Mr. T. S. Townsend, it was on motion (had upon each nomi- nation) Resolved, That the said gentlemen be members of this Board. The committee to whom was referred the subject of elec- tions to fill vacancies in this Board, reported the following resolution : — All elections by this Board to supply vacancies therein, shall be by ballot, upon nominations to be openly made at a meeting of the Board of Trustees, on some previous day : Provided, that where one individual only shall be nominated to fill a vacancy, the election may be made viva voce ; and provided also, that as to nominations made on the last day of any stated annual meeting of the Board of Trustees, the Board may proceed to an election during the same day, all the trustees present assenting thereto. G. W. DOANE, "] W. Meredith, I Conunittee. T. L. Ogdex, J On motion, Resolved^ That the report be accepted, and the resolution therein contained be adopted and incorpo- 29 450 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES rated as an amendment of cliaptcr I., section 1, of tlie statutes. On motion, Resolved^ That so mncli of the eighth chap- ter of the statutes as reLates to the subject of vacations, and the length of the sessions in the Seminary, be referred to a select committee. The Eight Eev. Bishop B. T. Onderdonk, Eev. Dr. De- lancey, and Eev. Dr. McVickar, were appointed this com- mittee. An invitation was received from the associate Alumni of the Seminary, inviting this Board to be present at the delivery of the annual sermon before the Alumni, on Wed- nesday evening, at eight o'clock, at St, John's Chapel. Whereupon, on motion, Besohed, That this invitation be accepted. The Eeport of the Finance Committee and the Account Current of the Treasurer were read, as follows : — The Finance Committee of the General Theological Se- minary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, in compliance with the statutes, beg leave to report : The Property of the Seminary consists of — 200 Mechanics' Bank sliares, which cost S5,350 00 Bonds and mortgages of sundry persons in the city of New-Yorlv, amouni ing to 62,800 00 Loaned out temporarily 4,800 00 Cash on hand, June 24th, 1834 1 15 55 Total S73j065 55 From which, deducting the Scholarships, viz. : — Warren $2,500 00 Bishop White 2,500 00 Bishop Hobart 2,500 00 Bishop Kemp 2!000 00 Bishop Croes 2'000 00 Bishop Clago;ett 198 50 Nortli Carolina Fund 2,948 22 Clarcmont ' 48 00 Thomason 2,000 00 $16,694 72 And the amount that will be required to complete the fiUing up of the water lots, 3.000 00 '■ 19,694 72 There will remain the sum of ^53,370 83 the interest of which may be applied to the current expenses of the Seminary. 'o:p the general theological seminary. 451 The ordinary Expenses of the Seminary are — Salaries to Prolessors Turner and Wilson, each $1,500, is ^3,000 Salary to Professor Moore 750 Salary to the Librarian 100 Allowance for a Janitor 150 interest on four Scholarships founded by the Society for Pro- moting Religion and Learning in the Diocese of New- York. . 400 Incidental expenses 1,050 Rent of houses to lodge students who cannot be accommoda- ted in the building 300 Together $5,750 From this deducting the interest on the above-mentioned bal- ance of §53,370, which, at 6 per cent, per annum, is 3,202 There will remain a yearly deficiency of income amounting to. $2,548 In addition to tlie fore-mentioned sum appropriated to the filling up of the water lots, $3,000 have been already expended for the same object. For several years past the committee have estimated the incidental expenses, as fuel, hardware, printing, insurance, &c., at $600 i^er annum, not intending to include in that amount other expenses which they deemed extraordina y, such as stoves, painting, carpenters' and masons' work; but as these last are now ascertained to be of frequent oc- currence, and will no doubt continue to be required, it has been thought best to take the average of the whole expenses of the last four years, which gives $1,050 as the yearly inci- dental expenses. An additional expense has also been incurred the present year, in having houses to accommodate students for whom there is no room in the Seminary building. These circumstances having rendered the income of the Seminary more disproportionate than formerly to its ex- penditure, the committee earnestly hope that measures -will be adopted, calculated to call forth the liberality of the friends of the Church in its behalf, and thereby sustain an in- stitution, whose influence on the character and ])ros2;)ects of the Church is of the happiest and most beneficial tendencj^. For a detailed statement of the receipts and expenses of the past year, the committee beg leave to refer to the ac- companying account current of the treasurer. All which is respectfully submitted. Isaac Lawrence, Jacob Lorillard, ^ Floyd Smith, V Committee. Edward R. Jones, New- York, June 2Uh, 1834. 452 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Account Current of the Treasurer, of which the fol- lowing is a summary, exhibits the following receipts inta the treasury, during the past year, viz. : — Balance of account rendered the 25th June, 1834, $881 65 Collections in churches in New-Hainpshire, .... 55 00 Collections in churches in Rhode Island, 31 00 Collections in churches in State of New- York, .. $902 61 From the Association of Christ Church, N. Y.,. . . 5 75 From a member of the Association of St. George's, New-York, 20 00 Donation from Mr. J. H. Moore, of Brooklyn, ... 20 00 Donation from Rev. George S. Porter, 25 00 Donation from Mrs. E. Nichols, of Hempstead. , 50 00 Donation from a Friend to the Seminary, 3 00 1.02G 36 Collections in churches in Pennsylvania, ' 177 60' Collections in churches in New-Jersey, 9 00 A collection in churches in Maryland, 41 28 Donation from Rev. R. W. Goldsborough, Md„ . 4 50 45 78 Collections in churches in South Carolina, 380 75 On account of old subscriptions in South Carolina, 103 50 — 484 25 From Edward A. Newton, Esq., of Massachu- setts, the amount of his bond received from the American Education Society, and interest,. .. 1,030 00 From Mrs. Sarah T. Newton, intended Avith the preceding to found a scholarship, to be deno- minated the " Thomason Scholarship,'' in I honor of the memory of the late Rev. Thomas T. Thomason, of Calcutta, deceased 1,000 00 2,030 00 Interest and dividends received, 4,540 05 Part of temporary loan called in, 700 00 $9,980 69 The Expenditures have been — Paid for fuel, rent of houses, carpenters' work, &c., 762 71 Painting the interior of the building, 547 38 The Protestant Episcopal Press, for printing, &c., from February, 1832, to 10th November,' 1833, inclusive, 354 73 'On account of filling up water lots, 3,000 00 Water lot rent to the Corporation of the City,... 55 20 Assessments for a well and pump in 21st street,. 39 75 Insurance of the building and postages, 70 47 Paid salaries, 4,000 00 Paid interest on scholarships, 1,034 90 9,865 14 Leaving a. balance in the treasury of $115 55 E. E. Edward K. Jones, Treasure/'. New- York, June 24:th, 1834. ^ OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 453 On motion, Resolved, That tlie report of the Finance Committee be referred to the Standing Committee, and the account current of the treasurer be referred to the same committee, to be examined and audited. The Eev. Mr. Taylor appeared, and took his scat as a member of the Board. The report of the Faculty was presented and read, as fol- lows : — The Faculty of the Theological Seminary beg leave re- spectfully to present to the trustees the following rejDort : — Thirty-seven students have been admitted into the Semi- nary since the session in October last, viz. :— Into the Junior Class — Kingston Goddard, of Pennsyl vania ; Henry Crosdale, of Maryland ; John W. Hoffman? of Pennsylvania ; William Gagan, of Pennsylvania ; C. M. Butler, of ISTew-York ; George Benton, of Connecticut ; Pierre Teller Babbit, of New- York; John F. Fish, of New- York ; John W. Brown, of New- York ; Kichard Cox, of New- York ; Alfred A. Miller, of Pennsylvania ; William Warland, of Massachusetts; Peter R. Minard, of Rhode Island; Thomas S. Judd, of Connecticut; David H. Short, of Connecticut ; Henry L. Storrs, of New- York ; Frederick F. Peake, of New-York ; Henry H. Prout, of New- York ; James A. Williams, of New- Jersey ; Francis P. Lee, of New-Jersey ; John Johnstone, of New- York; Robert G. Hays, of Pennsylvania ; George A. Ster- ling, of Connecticut ; Benj . M. Yarrington, of Ncav- York ; William E. Eigenbrodt, of New- York ; David Ogden, of Connecticut ; William Henry Purviance, of New- York ; Reuben I. Germain, of New- York ; Henry Lawrence, of New- York ; James D. Nicholson, of New-York ; Daniel J. Garrison, of New-Jersey ; Thomas C. Dupont, of South Carolina ; Walter E. Franklin, of New- York ; Thomas C. Leaver, of Nova Scotia ; Hillyard Bryant, from Massachu- setts. In the Middle Class— 'Wm. F. Walker, of New- York ; Sam. Gilman Appleton, of Massachusetts. The following students have, at their own request, been dismissed from the institution since the last report to the trustees, viz. : — James W. Cook, of the Senior Class ; Thos. A. Rich- mond, of the Middle- Class; and Wm. Gagan, of the Ju- nior Class. 454 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Leave of absence has been granted bj tlie Faculty to the following students, viz. : — On the ethof November last, to Alfred E, Ford, of the Middle Class, on account of ill health ; who, after some time, returned. On the 8th of January last, to David Ogden, of the Junior Class, on account of ill health. On the 13th of March last, to Thos. H. Vail, of the Middle Class, on account of ill health. On the 21st of April last, to Alfred E. Ford, of the Middle Class, again, on account of ill health. On the 29th of Ajoril last, to Wm. E. Eigenbrodt, of the Junior Class, on account of ill health. On the 22d of May last, to Henry F. M. Whitesides, of the Middle Class, on account of ill health. He is since returned. At the same time, to J. W. Hoffman, of the Junior Class, on account of the illness of his father. He is re- turned. At the same time, to Thos. S. Judd, of the Junior Class, for satisfactory reasons, until the examination. He is re- turned. Augustus F. Lyde and P. S. Cliauncey, of the Senior Class, and G. A. Sterling, of the Junior Class, have also been absent on account of ill health. Mr. Chauncey is returned. Geo. F. Cooke, of the Senior Class, died on the 29th of March last. A recess was granted to the students, at their request, and with the approliation of the Standing Committee of the Trustees, from the 8d of April last to the 12th of the same month, both inclusive. The names of the students, at present connected with the Seminary, are as follows, viz. : — In the Senior Class, 12. Peter S. Chauncey, A. B., of New- York. Nathaniel E. Cornwall, A. B., oi Connecticut. Edmund Embury, A. M., of New- York. OF THE GENEEAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 455 Eobert L. Goldsboroug, of Maryland. Heury Lockwood, of New- York. Augustus F. Lyde, A. M., of Connecticut. Edward IST. Meade, A. M., of New- York. John F. Messenger, of New- York. Natlian Watson Munroe, A. B., of Massacliusetts. William Wallace Spear, A. B., of North Carolina. Henry Tullidge, A. B., of New- York. Marshall Whiting, A. M., of New- York. In the Middle Class, 18. S. Gr. Appleton, A. B., of Maine. J. Lyman Clark, A. B., of Connecticut. Joseph L. Darrow, of New- York. Henry M. Davis, of Rhode Island. Edward M. Forbes, A. B., of North Carolina. Alfred E. Ford, of New-Jersey. John W. French, A. B., of New- York. Wm. Homman, of Pennsylvania. Daniel V. M. Johnson, of New- York. Wm. I. Kip, A. B., of New- York. R. H. Ranney, of New- York. Thos. H. Yail, A. B., of Connecticut. Alex. H. Vinton, M. D., of Connecticut. Wm. F. Walker, A. B., of Vermont. Henry Waterman, A. B., of Rhode Island. William Watson, of Connecticut. Henry F. M. Whitesides, of Pennsylvania. Henry Zell, of New- Jersey. In the Junior Class, 34. P. Teller Babbit, A. B., of New- York. Greorge Benton, A.B., of Massachusetts. John W. Brown, A. B. , of New-York. Hillyard Bryant, A. B., from Massachusetts. Celment M. Butler, A. B., of New- York. Richard Cox, A. B., of New- York. Henry Crosdale, of Maryland. Thomas C. Dupont, A. B., of South Carolina. Wm. E. Eigenbrodt, A. B., of New- York. John F. Fish, of New -York. Walter E. Franklin, of Pennsylvania. Daniel J. Garrison, of New-Jersey. 456 PEOCEEDINGS OF THE BOAKD OF TEUSTEE& Eeuben I, Germain, of New- York. Kingston Goddard, A. B., of Pennsylvania. Eobert G. Hays, A. B., of Pennsylvania. John W. Hoffman, A. B., of Pennsylvania, John Johnstone, M. D., of NcAV-York. Thos. S. Judd, A, B,, of Connecticut. Henry Lawrence, of New-York. Francis P. Lee, A. B., of New-Jcreey. Thomas C. Leaver, A. B., of Nova Scotia. Alfred A. Miller, A. B., of Pennsylvania. Peter E. Minard, A. B., of Ehode Island. James D. Nicholson, of New- York. David Ogxlen, A. B,, of Connecticut. Fred. F. Peake, of New- York. Henry H. Prout, of New- York. Wm. H. Purviance, A. B., of New- York. David H. Short, A. B., of Connecticut. G. A. Sterling, of Connecticut. Henry L. Storrs, A. B., of New -York. "VYm. Warland, A. B., of Massachusetts. James A. Williams, A. B., of New- Jersey. B. M. Yarrington, of New-York. The course of study has not materially varied since the last report to the trustees ; except in the departments of Ecclesiastical History, and of Pastoral Theology and Pul- pit Eloquence. During the past year the students have, with the con- sent of the Faculty, established among themselves a Bible, Prayer-Book, and Tract Society. All which is respectfully submitted, In behalf of the Faculty. Benj. T. Onderdonk, PresidenL Clement C. Moore, Secretary. New-York, 2Bd June, 1834. OF THE GENERAIj THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 457 APPENDIX. New- York, June 24:th, 1834. Eight Eev. and dear Sir, — To you, as head of tlie Faculty of the Theological Seminary, and through j'-ou to the Board of Trustees, I beg leave respectfully to sub- mit the following statement: — Pursuant to the request of the Standing Committee of the Board, at the commencement of the term which is just expiring, I began to give instruction to the Senior and Middle Classes in the department of Ecclesiastical History. The text-book has been Murdock's translation of Mos- heim's work, and the plan pursued has been a mixed one, embracing instruction by lecture, together with what is usually termed recitations. The lectures afforded ample room for references to various authors, with the introduc- tion of extracts read at the time of lecturing from the authors themselves ; and such reflections upon facts were introduced, as it was hoped would lead the minds of the students to dwell uj)on the philosophy of history. For the most part, the classes took notes. At the recitations the young gentlemen were questioned upon the substance of the previous lecture, and were also examined u])on the text-book. The Middle Class has been carried up to the dawn of the Eeformation. The Senior Class, in addition to attendance upon the lectures and recitations which em- braced that portion of Church History, has been instructed also in the period from the Eeformation onward. Through- out my course with both the classes, it has been a promi- nent object with me, whenever occasion offered, to fix the minds of the 3'oung gentlemen upon the differences between the Church of Eome and ourselves. The conflicting deci- sions made by different pontiffs or different councils on the same question ; the origin of many of the corrupt opinions now advocated by the Eomish Church, and traced to their true causes in history ; the perpetually recurring testimony of facts to contradict the claim of papal infallibility, have all been distinctly presented as we proceeded. I cannot, however, particularize here, and Avill therefore merely add, that the whole system of monachism, from its origin to the present day, has been investigated, and its bearing upon the spread of papal domination has been clearly traced. The early government of the Church has also been attended to with care, and Episcopacy, considered as 458 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES an historical fact^ (for my department embraced no other view of it,) has been, I trust, fixed in the minds of the young gentlemen, by the labor which their own research cost them. They made for themselves translations from the passages in early writers to which I had previously re- ferred them, and at the lecture read a passage as translated by them, when I directed, while some of the rest of the class overlooked the original. On this point, their learn- ing, it is hoped, is not obtained at second hand. The time allotted us was too small ; we had, however, all that could be spared from the other professors, who have, in this and every other particular, always manifested an anxious desire to accommodate us. Each class had one recitation per week. You will at once perceive, sir, that under such circumstances, but little more could be done than to seize the prominent points, and trace the great landmarks, of Ecclesiastical History. As circumstances of a domestic nature, with which you are acquainted, compel me to be absent from the examin- ation, and, therefore, prevent the young gentlemen from exhibiting to the trustees their attainments, I must l3e per- mitted to add that, with both the classes, in general, I have reason to be satisfied. All have not been equally atten- tive, but I trust that all have learned something. Many, I am sure, have done all that I could reasonably expect of them, while their conduct towards me has uniformly been such, as to render my intercourse ^\dth them a source of pleasure to me. In teaching history, exjicrience alone confers the important art of judicious condensation ; I will, therefore, venture to hope that the practice of the past may, in some degree, supply those deficiencies, which no one feels more sensibly than I do ; and that the instructions of the next year will be more profitable to the students, than have been those of the term which is just closing. Very affectionately and respectfully, dear sir. Your friend and servant, Francis L. Hawks. To the Eight Eev. B. T. Onderdonk. The undersigned, in consequence of an appointment made by the Standing Committee of the Theological Semi- nary, on the 4th of March, 1834, having had a temporary- charge of the department of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, in that Institution, respectfully reports : — OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 459 That lie entered upon the duties assigned to him the 17th of March, by the delivery of an introductory lecture ot the students. Since which time, until the 16th of the present month, (with the exception of the recess, granted by the Faculty to the students,) he has met the Junior and Middle Classes every Monday morning at the Semi- nary, and the Senior Class on the afternoon of the same day, at St. John's Chapel. In the morning meetings the service of the Church has been performed by two of the students ; one from the Junior and another from the Middle Class, and three sermons have been read by mem- bers of those classes, in alphabetical rotation. In the afternoon exercises, the service and two sermons have been read by the Senior Class. By this arrangement, the only one which it was found convenient to enter into, con- sistently with other engagements, 24 individuals of the Junior and Middle Classes have taken part in reading the service, and 36 sermons have been read. The Senior Class, in addition, have delivered 24 discourses, and each member has read the service twice. Discourses have also been submitted for examination and criticism. " Claude's Essay on the Composition of a Sermon" has been used as a text-book, and with reference to his system of rules, the students have been, in some degree, exercised in the ana- lysis and division of texts, and the preparing of schemes or outlines of sermons. In consequence of the advanced stage of the Seminary year, when the duties of the de- partment were assigned, and also of the wishes expressed by the students, it was deemed expedient to confine their attention chiefly to the practical exercises in this branch. In that of Pastoral Theology, the undersigned was obliged to content himself with recommending some ajjproved works to the attentive and devout examination of the students. Henry Anthon. June 17th, 1834. On motion. Resolved, That a Special Committee be ap- pointed by this Board to open a correspondence with the friends of the Church, with the view to the increase of the Library of the General Theological Seminary. The Right Rev. Bishop Doane, the Rev. Dr. McVickar, and the Secretary, were appointed this committee. Certain amendments and additions to the statutes (leave having been granted) were laid before the Board. 460 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TEUSTEES Whereupon, on motion, Resolved, That these amendments and additions be referred to a Special Committee. Bishop Doane, Dr. Milnor, Dr. Dclancey, and Mr. Floyd Smith were appointed this committee. On motion, Resolved, That when the Board adjourns, it adjourn to meet to-morrow afternoon, at five o'clock, p. M., at St. John's Chapel. Resolved, That the report in relation to the providing of additional accommodation for the students, and to the in- crease of the salaries of the professors, be the order of business for to-morrow afternoon, at half-past five o'clock. The Board then adjourned. At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary, held at St. John's Cha- pel, June 25th, 1834, at five o'clock, P. M. : — Present — Eight Kev. Bishop Brownell, Eight Eev. Bishop H. U. Onderdonk, Eight Eev. Bishop B. T. Onder- donk, and Eight Eev. Bishop Doane ; Eev. Drs. Wh eaton, Milnor, Wyatt, Mead, Lyell, Berrian, Dclancey, Beasley, McVickar; Eev. Messrs. S. Wheaton, Eastburn, Bayard, Schroeder, Taylor, Cuming, Ballard; Messrs. David Scott, W. Johnson, Meredith, Lorillard, Harison, T. L. Ogden, B. E. Jones, F. Smith, and the Secretary. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. The Board proceeded to the order of the day on the re- port and resolutions, from the minutes of the Standing Committee, in relation to the providing of additional accommodation for students, and the increase of the sala- ries of professors, &c. After debate thereupon, the follow- ing resolutions were passed : — 1. Resolved, That it is expedient to erect an additional building for the accommodation of students. 2. Resolved, That such building be made correspondent in its exterior to the present one, and erected on the same block of ground, at the same distance from the Tenth as the present is from the Ninth Avenue, or nearly asso as may be practicable. OF THE GENEKAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 461 3. Resolved^ That the Standing Committee be authorized to carry into effect the above resolutions. On motion, Resolved^ That all the other matters recom- mended for consideration by the Standing Committee be postponed. The committee on the examination of the students re- ported, in part, that they had attended to the examination of the members of the Senior Class, and had been entirely satisfied with the proficiency displayed by them in the studies in which they were examined. A communication from the Faculty was read, recom- mending the members of the Senior Class, viz., Peter S. Chauncey, Nathaniel E. Cornwall, Edmund Embury, Eobert L. Goldsborough, Henry Lockwood, Augustus F. Lyde, Edward N. Mead, John F. Messenger, Kathan Wat- son Munroe, William Wallace Spear, Henry Tullidge, and Marshall Whiting, as duly qualified to receive the usual estimonial upon completing the regular course of studies. Whereupon it was Resolved, That the above-mentioned members of the Senior Class receive the usual testimonial on the part of the trustees, under the seal of this Board. On motion, Resolved, That when the Board adjourns, it adjourn to meet at Trinity Church to-morrow morning, at eight o'clock. The Board adjourned. At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary, held in Trinity Church, June 26, 1834, at eight o'clock, a. m. : — Present — Eight Eev. Bishop Brownell, Eight Eev. Bishop H. U. Onderdonk, Eight Eev. Bishop B. T. Onder- donk, Eight Eev. Bishop Doane; Eev. Drs. Delancey, Beasley, Lyell, McVickar, Judd, Burhans, Mead, Milnor, Wheaton, Wyatt ; Eev. Messrs. Eastburn, Taylor, Schroe- der; Messrs. D. Scott, T. L. Ogden, Harison, Lorillard, Smith, Meredith, E. E. Jones, and the Secretary. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. The following communication from C. C. Moore, Esq., was read : — « 462 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES To the Trustees of the General TnEOLOGiCAL Seminary. New- York, June 25th, 1834. Gentlemen", — The back buildings in the rear of the Seminary are now elevated on a hill six or seven feet above the level of the street, which exposes those going to them to the passers-by in the street ; and further, and what is of the most consequence to me, is, that it tends to depreciate the value of the range of lots on the north side of 21st street. If the trustees will permit me to excavate that part of the yard where the buildings now stand, I will take down the buildings, and rebuild them, and build a stone wall all around to keep up the bank of that part which is not ex- cavated, and put the whole in as good order as it now is, at my own expense. Clement C. Moore. Whereupon it was, on motion, Resolved^ That Mr. Moore's communication be referred to the Standing Com- mittee, with power. The report of the Dean of the Faculty was read, as fol- I ows : — The Dean of the Faculty, in conformity with the direc- tion of the statutes, repectfully reports to the trustees, that the Seminary building is in good repair, with the excep- tion of a few particulars, not of considerable moment, to which the attention of the Visiting Committee has been directed. It is believed to be unnecessary to detail them to the Board of Trustees in this re]3ort. Bird Wilson. Theological Seminary, New-York, ) 25 Committee. H. Anthon, ) The report of the Finance Committee was read, as follows : — The Finance Committee of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, in compliance with the statutes, beg leave to report, — The Proferiy of the Seminary consists of — 200 Mechanics' Bank shares, which cost, $5,350 00 Bonds and mortgages of sundry persons in the city of New- York, amounting to 60,800 00 Loaned out temporarily, 1,800 00 Cash on hand, 22d June, 1835, 214 11 Total, $68,164 11 OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 487 From wliich, deducting tlie scliolarsliips, viz. : — Warren, $2,500 00 Bishop White, 2,500 00 Bishop Hobart, 2,500 00 Bishop Kemp, 2,000 00 Bishop Croes, 2,000 00 Bishop Claggett, 198 50 North Carolina, 2,948 22 Thomason, 2,000 00 Wainwright, of Grace Church, in the city of New- York, 2,500 00 Rhiuelander, 2,000 00 Peter Eoosevelt, 500 00 21,646 72 There will remain the sum of ^46,517 39 the interest of which may be applied to the current expenses of the Seminary, The expenses of the ensuing academical year will pro- bably be: — Salaries to Professors Turner and Wilson, each Si, 500, is . $3,000 00 Salary to Professor Moore, 750 00 Salary to the Librarian,^ 100 00 Allowance for a Janitor, 150 00 Interest on four scholarships, founded by the Society for Promoting Rehgion and Learning in the Diocese of New- York, 400 00 Incidental expenses, 1,050 00 Rent of houses to lodge students who cannot be accommo- dated in the building, 600 GO Assessment for paving Twenty-first street, 940 00 Interest on §28,000, borrowed on the Seminary's bond and mortgage on the lots west of the Tenth Avenue, to com- plete the new building, 1 ,680 00 Together, $8,670 00 From this, deducting the interest on the above- mentioned balance of $46,517 39, which, at 6 per cent, per annum, is $2,791 00 And the rent of ten lots west of the Tenth Avenue, 270 00 3,061 00 There will remain a deficiency of income amounting to. . . $5,609 00 For a detailed statement of the receipts and expenses of the past year, the committee beg leave to refer to the ac- companying account current of the treasurer. Isaac Lawrence, Floyd Smith, j. lorillabd, Peter Augustus Jay, Edward E. Jones. New- York, June 22d, 1835. PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The treasurer's annual account, examined and audited by the Standing Committee, and accompanied by their rejDort thereon, was presented, and the following summary read, ^\^hereupon, on motion, the said account was re- ferred to Messrs. Johnson, Collett, and the Eev. Dr. Mead, as a Special Committee, agreeably to the provisions of the 4th chapter of the statutes. The Account Current of the Treasurer, of which the following is a summary, exhibits the following receijjts into the treasur}^, during the past year, viz, : — Balance of account rendered 24th of June, 1834 $115 55 Part of temporary loan called in, 3,000 GO From Grace Church Education Society, to endow a scholar- ship to be called the " Walnwright Scholarship of Grace Church, in the city of New-York," 2,500 00 And to purchase books for the use of the scholar, 42 00 From William C. Rhinelander, Esq., to found a scholarshi}), to be denominated the '' Rhinelander Scholarship," 2,000 00 Donation from J. Lefferts, Esq., of Hempstead, Long Island, 50 00 from Rev. W. L. Johnson, as the commencement of a foun- dation of a scholarship, to be called the '' Peter Roose- velt Scholarship," 500 00 Collections in churches in the city of New- York, viz. : — Grace, $235 54 St. George's, 93 97 St. Thomas's, 248 10 577 64 Collections in churches in New-Jersey, viz. : — St. Mary's, Burlington, $20 00 St. Peter's, Morrisiown, 15 43 St. Mark's, Orange, 9 25 St. Peter's, Perth Amboy, 7 00 Trinity, Newark, 20 50 St. Paul's, Patterson, 7 38 Christ, New-Brunswick , 12 70 St. Andrew's, Mount Holly, 8 44 St. John's, Elizubethtuwn, 13 95 Collections in churches in North Carolina, 40 00 Collections in South Carolina, • 103 25 Collections in Christ Church, Greenwich, Conn., 8 50 Principal of a bond paid in 2.000 00 Interest and dividends received, 4,138 24 Borrowed of the Union Bank, 1 ,900 00 §17,090 40 OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 489 The Expenditures have been : — For filling in, west of the Tenth Avenue, $2,637 27 Assessments for paving 1,601 61 Fuel, carpenters' and mason work, &c., &c., .... 925 07 Protestant Episcopal Press, for printing, &c.,. . . 128 93 Protestant Episcopal Press, for binding books, . . 97 88 For house rent, 588 14 Laying the foundation of the new building 2,300 00 On account of the contract for the new building, 3,500 00 Salaries, 3,950 00 Interest on Scholarships, 1,147 40 $16,876 30 Leaving a balance in the treasury of S214 10 E. E. Edward E. Jones, Treasurer. New- York, June 22d, 1885. On motion, JResolvecl, That in tlie interim of tile meet- ings of this Board, the Standing Committee have power to sujDply vacancies in their body, in the Finance Committee, and in the offices of treasurer and secretary. The following resolution, leave having been granted, was laid upon the table : — Resolved^ That the 8th section of chapter 8 of the sta- tutes be so amended as to read, " appointed for that pur- pose by the Board of Trustees." On motion, the resolution was taken up, and referred to the secretary and Mr. Harison to report thereon. On motion, Resolved^ That so much of the statute as re- lates to adjourning to 5 o'clock, p.m., be suspended for this day, and that when the Board adjourns, it adjourn to meet at 6 o'clock, p. M. On motion, the Board adjourned. Trinity Church, 6 o'clock, p. m. The trustees met, pursuant to adjournment. Present — Right Rev. Bishops Brownell, H. U. Onder- donk, and Doane ; Rev. Drs. Beasley, Creighton, Hawks, Lyell, McVickar, Mead, Milnor; Rev. Messrs. Bayard, Brientnall, Cuming, Eastburn, Schroeder; Messrs. Collett, Harison, Johnson, Lorillard, T. L. Ogden, Rogers, Smith, and the Secretary. 490 PEOCEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TEUSTEES The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. The Special Committee on the Treasurer's Annual Ac- count presented their report, which, on motion, was accept- ■ed, and ordered to be entered on the minutes. The committee to whom was referred the treasurer's annual account, under the 3cl section of chapter 4 of the statutes, respectfully re23ort : — That they have examined the account of the treasurer, and the report of the Standing Committee thereon, and have made such inquiries relative to the same as appeared to them necessary or useful, and have received explana- tions in answer to their inquiries satisfactory to the com- mittee, and find nothing which, in the opinion of the committee, requires the special notice of the Board of Trustees. Wm. Johnson, Maek W. Collett, Wm. Coopee Mead. June 23(7, 1835. On motion. Resolved^ That the report referred to in the minutes of the Standing Committee, June 22d, 1835, touching the leasing of certain lots belonging to the Semi- nary, be entered on the minutes of this Board. The undersigned committee, created by a resolution of the Standing Committee passed at a meeting thereof held on the 3d February, 1835, with power to lease the lots belonging to the Seminary between Twentieth and Twenty- first streets, and west of the Tenth Avenue, beg leave to rejDort : — That, in pursuance of the authority granted in said re- solution, they have leased to Henry Ililman lots Nos. 221, 222, 223, as numbered on the map of said plot of ground, for one year, from the 1st of May, 1835, at thirty dollars per annum, payable quarterly, and the ordinary corpora- tion taxes, and to be used only as a stonecutter's yard ; with the stipulation that if notice be not given to him on the 1st of February, 1836, his occupation must termi- nateon the 1st of May following, then said occupation to continue for the succeeding year; and if the like notice be not given on the 1st of February, 1837, then the occupa- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 491 tion to continue tlie succeeding year, thus making three years. To John D. and Noah Norris, they have leased lots 214, 215, and 216, to be used for the same business, and on the same terms. And to Daniel French, lots 212, 213, 224, and 225, for a stone-yard, and on the same terms, except that the rent will commence on the 1st of August next. The committee also report: — That they have had an application for the seven lots fronting on the Tenth Ave- nue, and for the lots immediately in their rear, running through from Twentieth to Twenty -first street; that they had declined entertaining said application by naming any price for them at present, on the ground heretofore assum- ed by the committee, that the proper time for bringing said lots advantageously into market had not yet arrived. Ex- tensive improvements in the immediate neighborhood of the Seminary are not only contemplated, but for many of them contracts are actually made, to be completed during the year. As every such improvement adds to the positive value of the contiguous property, and renders it more desira- ble as a private residence, it was perfectly obvious- to the minds of your committee, that the temporary loss of pre- sent revenue would be abundantly compensated by the augmented prices the property will bring when these im- provements shall have been fully developed and com- pleted. The committee look forward with great confidence to the period when these thirty-two lots of ground will contribute, by their revenue, most essentially to the future support of an institution which it is but reasonable to suppose will participate in the prosperity of, and receive extension in proportion to the certain, and even rapid increase of our Church in this country. EespectfuUy submitted. Floyd Smith, Cliairman. June 20th, 1835. The Board, on motion, then adjourned. 492 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trinity Church, June 24:th, 1835, ) Five o'clock, p. m. J The trustees met, pursuant to adjournment. Present — Eiglit Kev. Bishops Brownell, H. U. Onder- donk, and Smith ; Eev. Drs. Beasley, Creighton, McVickar, Lyell, Mead, Milnor; Kev. Messrs. Cuming, Eastburn, Bayard, Schroeder; Messrs. Collett, Johnson, Kogers, Smith, and the Secretary. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and ap- proved. The Eev. Dr. Wainwright, who had been nominated yesterday to fill a vacancy in this Board, was unanimously elected a trustee. The report of the Faculty was presented and read, as follows : — The Faculty of the General Theological Seminary beg leave to present to the trustees their annual report : — Thirty-five students have been admitted into the Semi- nary since the commencement of the session in October last, viz. : — Into the Junior Class 29, wliose names are as follow: — Charles G. Acly, a candidate for Orders in the diocese of New- York. William B. Ashley, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Con- necticut. John S. Breneman, a candidate in the diocese of Pennsyl- vania. Richard F. Burnham, a candidate in the diocese of Pennsyl- vania. Robert M. Chapman, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Massachusetts. Henry Fitch, a candidate in the diocese of Connecticut. N. Sayre Ilarris, a candidate in the diocese of Pennsylvania. Solomon Gr. Hitchcock, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Connecticut. Nicholas Hoppin, A. B., a graduate of Brown University. Orlando Hutton, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Mary- land. Samuel C. Kerr, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Mary- land. OF THE GENEKAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 493 Alfred Lee, A. M., a graduate of Harvard Uuiversity. Dan. S. Lewis, A. B., a graduate of Union College. Alfred Louderback, a candidate in the diocese of Pennsyl- vania. Thomas Mallaby, a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Solon W. Manney, a candidate in the diocese of New- York. George W. Natt, A. B., a graduate of AVashington College. Guy R. Pinching, a candidate in the diocese of New-York. Ferdinand Eogers, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Benj. P. Shepherd, A. B., a graduate of Dartmouth Col- lege. Anthony Ten Broeck, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Wm. Thurston, A. B., a graduate of Amherst College. Wm. White, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Pennsyl- vania. Edward Wilson Wiltbank, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Pennsylvania. Edward Winthrop, A. M., a graduate of Yale College. Joseph G. Knapp, A. B,, a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Edward Hardy ear, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Ten- nessee. Thomas G. Saltar, A. B., a graduate of Rutger's College.] John Noble, a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Into the Middle Class 5, ivhose names are as follow : — ■ Amos B. Beach, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Con- necticut. Wm. C. Cooley, a candidate in the diocese of Connecticut. William H. Hoit, A. M., a candidate in the diocese of Mas- sachusetts. Charles Mason, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Massa- chusetts. Lloyd Windsor, A. B,, a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Wm. B. Eigenbrodt and David Ogden, who had re- ceived leave of absence on account of ill health, having returned to the Seminary in October last, voluntarily en- tered into the Junior Class. John S. Breneman, of the Junior Class, having been permitted to go on with the Middle Class, since his entrance 494 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES into the Seminary, except in Hebrew ; and tlie progress made by bim in that language, and in the studies of tbe Junior year, appearing satisfactory to tbe Faculty, be was, on tbe 4tb of tbis montb, admitted into tbe Middle Class. Tbe following students bave, at tbeir own request, been dismissed from tbe institution since tbe last report to tbe trustees, viz. : — Tbomas C. Leaver, Eobcrt Gr. llajs, William Warland, William H. Purviance, of tbe Middle Class, and William E. Eigenbrodt, of tbe junior Class. Samuel Gr. Appleton, wbo would bave been in tbe Senior Class, has not returned during tbe present year. Edward Wintbrop, of tbe Junior Class, wbose state of bealtb bas for some montbs prevented bis attendance at tbe Seminary, is still absent. Leave of absence bas been granted by tbe Faculty — On tbe 7tb of January last, to Eobert M. Cbapman, of tbe Junior Class, for satisfactory reasons, until tbe com- mencement of tbe next October session ; tben to be ad- mitted into tbe Middle Class, if, upon examination, be be found competent. On tbe 4tb of tbis montb, to Jobn W. Hoffman, of tbe Middle Class, for satisfactory reasons, until tbe end of tbe session. On tbe 18tb of tbis montb, to Cbarlcs Mason, of tbe Middle Class, for satisfactory reasons, for tbe remainder of tbe session. On tbe 22d of tbis montb, to William B. Asbley, of tbe Junior Class, for satisfactory reasons. George A. Sterling, wbo was absent last year on account of indisposition, is not yet returned. In consequence of a request from tbe students, tbe Mon- day evening exercises bave been transferred to Saturday evenings. An Association bas been formed by tbe students of tbe Seminary, witli tbe consent of tbe Faculty, styled The AthenfEum of the General Theological Seminary. Tbe course of 'study bas not materially varied since tbe last report to tbe trustees. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 495 The names of the students at present connected with the Seminary are as follows, viz. : — In the Senior Class, 17. J, Lyman Clark, A. M., a candidate in the diocese of Con- necticut. Joseph L. Darrow, a candidate in the diocese of jSTcw-York. Henry M. Davis, a candidate in the diocese of Rhode Island. Edward M. Forbes, A. B., candidate in the diocese of North Carolina. Alfred E. Ford, a candidate in the diocese of New-Jersey. John W. French, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Wm. Homman, a candidate in the diocese of Pennsylvania. Daniel V. M, Johnson, a candidate in the diocese of New- York. William I. Kip, A. M., resident of the city of New- York. E. H. Rauney, a candidate in the diocese of Connecticut. Thomas H! Vail, A. M., graduate of Washington College. Alexander H. Vinton, M. D., a candidate in the diocese of Connecticut. William F. Walker, A. B., of the diocese of New- York. Henry Waterman, A. M., a candidate in the diocese of Rhode Island. William Watson, a candidate in the diocese of Connec- ticut. Henry F. M. Whitesides, a candidate in the diocese of Pennsylvania. Henry Zell, a candidate in the diocese of New- Jersey. In the Middle Class, 34. P. Teller Babbitt, A. B,, a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Anaos B. Beach, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Con- necticut. George Benton, A. B., a graduate of Washington College. John S. Breneman, a candidate in the diocese of Penn- sylvania. John W. Brown, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Hilliard Bryant, A. B., graduate of Amherst College. C. M. Butler, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of New- York. William C. Cooley, a resident of Connecticut. •3X W 496 TROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Richard Cox, A.B,, a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Henry Crosdale, a candidate in the diocese of Maryland. Thomas C. Dupont, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of South Carolina. John F. Fish, a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Walter E. Franklin, a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Daniel I. Garrison, a candidate in the diocese of New-Jersey. Eeiibenl. Germain, a candidate in the diocese of New-York. Kingston Goddard, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Pennsylvania. John W. Hoffman, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Pennsylvania,. William H. Hoit, A. M., a candidate in the diocese of Massachusetts. John Johnstone, M. D., a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Thomas S. Judd, A. M., a graduate of Washington College. Henry Lawrence, a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Francis P. Lee, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of New- Jersey. Charles Mason, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Massa- chusL'tts. Alfred A. Miller, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Pennsylvania. Peter R. Minard, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Rhode Island. James D. Nicholson, a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Frederick F. Peake, a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Henry H. Prout, a candidate in the diocese of New- York. David H. Short, A. B., a graduate of AVashington College. G. A. Sterling, a candidate in the diocese of Connecticut. Henry L. Storrs, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of New- York. James A. Williams, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of New-Jersey. Lloyd Windsor, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Benjamin M. Yarrington, a candidate in the diocese of New-York. In the Junior Class, 29. Charles G. Acly, a candidate in the diocese of New- York. William B. Ashley, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Connecticut. »i OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINAEY. 497 Richard F. Burnham, a candidate in the diocese of Penn- sylvania. Eobert M. Chapman, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Massachusetts. Henry Fitch, a candidate in the diocese of Connecticut. Edward Hardyear, a candidate in the diocese of Tennessee. N. Say re Harris, a candidate in the diocese of Pennsylvania. Solomon G. Hitchcock, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Connecticut. Nicholas Hoppin, A. B., a graduate of Brown University. Orlando Hutton, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Mary- land. Samuel C. Kerr, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Mary- land. Joseph G. Knapp, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Alfred Lee, A. M., a graduate of Harvard University. Daniel S. Lewis, A. B., a graduate of Union College. Alfred Louderback, a candidate in the diocese of Pennsyl- vania. Thomas Mallaby, a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Solon W. Manney, a candidate in the diocese of New-York, George W. Natt, A. B., a graduate of Washington College. John Noble, a candidate in the diocese of New- York. David Ogden, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Coimec- ticut. Guy R. Pinching, a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Ferdinand Rogers, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of New- York. Thomas G. Saltar, A. B., a graduate of Rutgers' College. Benj. F. Shepard, A. B., a graduate of Dartmouth College. Anthony Ten Broeck, A. B., a candidate in the diocese ot New- York. William Thurston, A. B., a gi-aduate of Amherst College. William White, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Penn- sylvania. E. W, Wiltbank, A. B., a candidate in the diocese of Penn- sylvania. Edward Winthrop, A. M., a graduate of Yale College. All which is respectfully submitted. In behalf of the Faculty, Benj. T. Ondeedonk, President, Clement C. Moore, /Secretary. June 23d, 1835. 32 498 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The following statement was presented, and read as an appendix to tlie above report, and ordered to be entered on the minutes : — The Department of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Elo- quence having been again placed in my charge for the past year by the Standing Committee, I beg leave respectfully to submit the following statement for the information of the trustees : — The course of instruction has continued to be sub- stantially the same which -was reported at the last annual meeting of the Board. The Junior and Middle Classes have attended me in the morning, and the Senior Class in the afternoon of the same day in every week. At these recitations, the exercises were so arranged as to give an opportunity in one day to four students to take part in reading the Church Service, and live were required to read sermons of their own composition. The results of this plan are as follow : — Readings of the Service by the Seniors, 41 times. " « " Middle Class,.... 35 « " " Juniors, 24 100 Sermons read by the Seniors, 46 " " Middle Class, 43 " " Juniors, 22 111 186 discourses have also been written and submitted to me for examination, viz. : 64 by the members of the Senior Class, 67 by the Middle Class, and 55 by the Ju- niors, which, together with those read at our public recita- tions, make a total of 297 sermons. This number falls below the requirements of the statutes. In the Middle Class, there has been a. deficiency of 58, and in the Junior, of 18 sermons. But by the Seniors the duty has been fully discharged. Ill health has debarred some of the students from the use of the pen. The pressure of their other studies has been a plea which I felt disposed to view favorably. In a few cases, however, I regret to say, that no satisfactory reasons were assigned for the omission of so important an exercise. The division of texts, and the preparation of schemes of sermons, an exercise which had been recommended to the OP THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMHTART. 499 Students the year before, has received from many of them, during the present course, much attention, and led, it is beheved, to valuable results. Forty-one texts were as- signed to be discussed, and on 28 others, outlines of ser- mons were composed. As an additional source of im- provement to the Classes, and as an auxiliary to my own labors in this branch, the members of each were arranged into Committees of Criticism, to whom the compositions read at our daily recitations were referred for examination, chiefly with the view of drawing forth remarks on the prominent features of the exordium, exposition, unity, arrangement, argument, application, and style. In all cases, such criticisms were submitted, in the first instance, to my inspection, and a right of control was reserved over them, which very seldom there was found any occasion to exert. The text-books have been " Claude's Essay," and the second volume of " Bishop Hobart's Clergyman's Com- panion," with references at the hours of recitation to other works explanatory of the qualifications and duties of the ministry. It was my wish to have delivered a course of lectures in connection with this branch, but it was found to be impracticable consistently with other engagements that had prior claims on my attention. The portion of time taken, with the consent of my vestry, from parochial duties, and given to this department, was found altogether inadequate to its responsibilities. In one particular alone — the private criticism of sermons from the different Olasses — a much greater expenditure of time and labor was required than it was in my power to bestow. The most that could be done was to read a discourse once, and append to it a few remarks bearing upon its chief charac- teristics. Great embarrassment also has been experienced from the necessity imposed upon us by the statutes, of cro-s^ding into one day the public recitations of all the Classes. Some arrangement, by which they might be better apportioned, and the students enabled to practise more fre- quently in reading and speaking, I am persuaded is well deserving the attention of the trustees. But for the diffi- culties and deficiencies felt at present in this department, the Board must be aware that the surest remedy is the ap- pointment of a resident professor. The nomination of such an instructor at the present session, is a measure to which the trustees, by their resolution of last year, are pledged, and one which, it may be hoped, wUl be responded to by 500 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES the zeal and liberality of cliurclimen. The course of theo- logical learning in this Seminary must be viewed as in- complete until this appointment is made. The champions preparing to take their stand upon the battlements of Zion, have in this department to prove the armor which their other guides have put upon tliem with so much ability and skill. All the proficiency that is acquired in other depart- ments is to be exemplified in this. The exercises, moreover, of the desk and pulpit are the only standard by which, at the present day, a large majority are disposed to estimate the value of an education for the sacred calling. So long, therefore, as a department capable of exerting such an in- fluence over our institution is without a permanent profes- sor, and dependent upon gratuitous eiforts, its operations must be fettered ; it must be deprived most essentially of the power to co-operate in the work of raising up a thoroughly qualified company of preachers. The undersigned shares, he trusts, in the solicitude which is felt by the trustees on this subject. In retiring now from the charge confided to him (and for which he would take this opportunity of making his acknowledg- ments), it is with the hope and prayer that it will be con- ferred on one able and willing to devote himself exclu- sively to its interesting labors. KespectfuUy submitted. H. Akthon. June 23c?, 1835. On motion. Resolved^ That the thanks of the trustees be presented to the Eev. Dr. Anthon for his valuable services in the department of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Elo- quence. Resolved, That it be referred to the Committee on the General State of the Seminary, to inquire into, and report on the expediency of amending section 1 of chapter 7 of the statutes, so as to read after the last line, " and the said candidates shall also stand an examination upon the rules and principles of English composition." The Eev. Dr. Wainwright appeared and took his seat. The report of the Dean of the Faculty was read, and, on motion, referred to the Standing Committee, with power. The report of the Library Committee was read, as^^fol- lows : — OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 501 The Library Committee of the General Theological Seminary respectfully report, that the additions to the library during the past year have been as follows, viz. : — From Mr. E. A. Newton, f^Pittsfield.) Memoir of Schwartz, 2 vols. 8vo. " Buchanan, 2 vols. 8vo. " Bruen, 1 vol. 8vo. " Martyn, 1 vol. 8vo. " Thomason, 1 vol. 8vo. From Rev, W. B. Whittingham. Abridgment of the Old Test, in Modern Greek, 1 vol. 8vo. Chrysostom on Eeading the Scriptures, do. 1 vol. 8vo. " Galatians, do. 1 vol. 8vo. The Pilgrim's Progress, in Arabic, 1 vol. 8vo. Historical Extracts from the Old Test, in do. 1 vol. 8va Autograph MS. of Joseph Wolff, 1 vol, fol. From P. G. Stuyvesant, Esq. Tetrastylon Papismi, 1 vol. The Bulwark Stormed, 1 vol. Misnaioth, 1 vol. 8vo. A Eational Account of the Catholic Paith, 1 vol. 8vo. From Rev. F. L. Jlmvks, D. D. A Reply to Jesuit Fisher, 1 vol. fol. From Rev. S. R. Johnson, [Flushing.) Thomse Aquin. Questiones Disput., 1 vol. fol. Rosenmulleri Scholia in Vet. Test., 3 vols. 8vo. From Mr. Robert Oracie. Records of a Good Man's Life, 1 vol. 8vo. Campbell on Miracles, 1 vol. 8vo. From Mr. J. W. Hoffman, {Student.) dementis Op., 1 vol. fol. Chrysostomi Homil., 1 vol. fol. F. Josephi Opera, 1 vol. fol. Diodori Siculi, 1 vol. fol. Biblia per And. Osiandrum, 1 vol. fol. S. Gregorii Magni Liber Moralium in B. Job, 1 vol. foL 502 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEED From Mr. Bard Mc Vickar. Papal Usurpation, 1 vol. fol. Jo. Baptisti Crispi de Eth. Philosophis, 1 vol. fol. Moshemii Institution. Hist. Eccles., 1 vol. 4to. Lives of the Saints, 1 vol. 4to. Clavis Pentateuchi, 1 vol. 8vg. Physico Theology, 1 vol. 8vo. Moore's Heb. Lex., 2 vols. 8vo. From Rev. S. H. Turner, D. D. Translation of the Institutio Interpretis, 2 vols. Bvc*. Translation of Tholuck's Komans, 1 vol. From Right Rev. Bislioiy Doane. Prideaux's Connexions, 4 vols. Svo. From a Friend in Baltimore. Hurd on the Prophecies, 1 vol. Svo. Newton's Dissertations, 2 vols. Svo. From the Rev. T. H. Taylor., Grace Church, Paley's Theology, 1 vol. Svo. Andrews' Devotions, 1 vol. Svo. Butler's Analogy, 1 vol. Svo. Home on the Psalms, 2 vols. Svo. Standard Works, 3 vols. 12 mo. From H. Hulbert, Fsq. Septuagint, 1 vol. Svo. Frovn Rev. P. Trapier. Confutation of Atheism, 1 vol. 4to. Paraphrase of Eevelation, 2 vols, 4to. " of Job, 2 vols.. 4to. On the Atonement, by Jerrara, 1 vol. Svo. Geographia Du Fresnoy, 1 vol. 4to. Warrington's Eevelation, 2 vols. Svo. Sir I. Newton's Chronology, 1 vol. 4to. Disquisitions on the Church of England, 1 vol. SvO' Magee on the Atonement, 1 vol. Svo. Institutions of the Hindoos, 1 vol. Svo. A Defence of the Snake in the Grass, 1 vol. Svo. Bowden's Letters, 1 vol. Svo. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. Bowden on Episcopacy, 2 vols. 8vo. Leland's View, 1 vol. 8vo. Leland's Answer to Tindal, 1 vol. 8vo. Historias AugustiB Scriptores, 1 vol. Svo. Evidence against Catholicism, 1 vol. Svo. Palej's Theology, 1 vol. Svo. " Evidences, 1 vol. Svo. " Hora) Paulinoe, 1 vol. Svo. "Wharton's Controversy, 1 vol. Svo. Assembly's Catechism, 1 vol. Svo. Sherlock's Discourses, 1 vol. Svo. Pearson on the Creed, 1 vol. fol. Histor. Sui Temporis, a J. A. Thuano, 7 vols. fol. Eeligio Medici, 1 vol. fol. Life of Faith, 1 vol. Svo. Critique de I'Histoire du Calvinisrae, 1 vol. 12mo. Bibliotheque des Amis de la Eeligion, 4 vols. 12mo, La Vie de P(^re Paul, 1 vol. 12mo. From the American Bible Society. An English Bible, 1 vol. 4to. From Rev. W. H. Hart. Valuable Copy of the Septuagint, 2 vols. fol. From Mr. W. Robinson. Nelson's Festivals, 1 vol. Svo. Bible and Prayer Book, 1 vol. 12mo. Psalms in Metre, 1 vol. 12mo. From Mr. W. H. Wayne. Tomus Prim. Op. M. Lutheri,'! vol. fol. J. Wolfii Deuteronomium, 1 vol. fol. From Rev. W. L. Johnson. Codex Canonum, 1 vol. 4to. De Achtbaarheit van God's Woord, 1 vol. 4to. Pfeifieri Dubia Vexata, 1 vol. 4to. McGavin's Protestant, 2 vols. Svo. Bank of Faith, 1 vol. Svo. Sermons by E. Meeker, 1 vol. Svo. " by J. Farrer, 2 vols. Svo. " by F. Kandolph, 1 vol. Svo. Fiddes' Body of Divinity, 1 vol. fol. 504 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE& From Mr. S. Williams. Doddridge's Expositor, (imperf.) 5 vols. 4to. Fro7)i Mrs. A. Ogden. Magee on the Atonement, 1 vol. 8vo.. From Mr. W. E. Franklin, [Student.) Emlyn's Works, 2 vols. 8vo. From S. Brown, Esq. Arnott's True Christianity, 2 vols. 8vo. From N. F. Moore, Esq., LL. D. Biblia Sacra Tremellio, 1 vol. fol. S. Cypriani Opera, 1 vol. fol. S. Hilarii Opera, 1 vol. fol. Fleetwood's Sermons, 1 vol. fol. Hammond's Paraphrase, 1 vol. fol. Glassii Philologia Sacra, 1 vol. fol. Deylingii Observation es Sacrje, 1 vol. fol.. Wolfii Curse Philologicas, 5 vols. fol. v^ Kennedy's Philosophy of Creation, 1 vol. 8vo^ Homelyes on the Acts, 1 vol. fol. F. Masclif's Grammatica Chald., 1 vol. 12mo. Lectiones per J. Prideaux, 1 vol. 4to. Reime Clavis Ling. Arab., 1 vol. 12mo. Nolan's Chaldee Grammar, 1 vol. 12mo. " Syriac " 1 vol. 12mo. Yeates' Hebrew " 1 vol. 8vo. Itinerarium J. Benjaminis, 1 vol. 12mo. Sulpitii Severi Historia, 1 vol. 12mo. Novum Test. Arab., 1 vol. 4to. S. Hieronymi Opera, 3 vols. fol. From Samuel. Moore, Esq., M. D. McKnight on the Epistles, 6 vols. 8vo. From N. W. Munroe, [Student.) Clarke's Heb. Criticism, 1 vol. 8vo. Gerard's Institutes, 1 vol. 8vo. From E. H. Warner, Esq^ Desvoeux on Eccles., 1 vol. 4to. Ray's Wisdom of God, 1 vol. 8vo. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 505 S. Jenyn's "Works, 2 vols. 8vo. J. Simonis, Lexicon Heb., 2 vols. 8vo. J. Simonis, Psalmorum Heb., 1 vol. 8vo. S. Hopkins' Divinity, 2 vols. 8vo. Leighton's Select Works, 1 vol. 8vo. Lavington's Nature of a Type, 1 vol. 8vo. " Orthodoxy and Charity, 1 vol. 8vo. Plutarch's Lives, -i vols. 8vo. Well's G-eogi-aphy, (imperf.) 3 vols. Svo. Life of David, 2 vols. 8vo. ; From D. B. Dash, Esq. Holmes' History of the United Brethren, 2 vols. Svo. Purchased under the direction of the Committee. Locke on the Epistles, (2 copies,) 2 vols. 8vo. Barrow on the Pope's Supremacy, (3 copies,) 3 vols. 8vo. In the foregoing list are folios, 43 ; quartos, 21 ; octavos, 110 ; duodecimos, 17. Total, 191 volumes. The number of volumes, according to the last report, was, folios, 761 ; quartos, 647 ; octavos and under, 2,472. Total, 3,880. Added, folios, 43 ; quartos, 21 ; octavos and under, 127. The present number of volumes in the library is 4,071, viz. : folios, 804 ; quartos, 668 ; octavos and under, 2,599. Signed by order of the Library Committee. Benjamin T. Onderdonk, Chairman. Thomas Pyne, Secretary. June 23, 1835. On motion. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to consider the expediency of carrying into effect the resolu- tion of the trustees, passed last year, viz. : " That, at the next Annual Meeting of the Board, the Board will nomi- nate a Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Elo- quence, to have charge, provisionally, of the Department of Ecclesiastical History," and in the event of their deeming it expedient, that they be instructed to devise and report to this Board the means of securing his support. The following persons were appointed this committee : Eight Eev. Bishop B. T. Onderdonk, Rev. Drs. Mead, Wain Wright, Wheaton, Mr. F. Smith. On motion, the Board adjourned. 506 PROCEEDIN'GS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trinity Church, June 25, 1835. 5 d'chch, P. M. The trustees met pursuant to adjournment. Present — Eight Eev. Bishop Brownell, Eight Eev. Bishop H, U. Onderdonk, Eight Eev. Bishop Doane ; Eev. Drs. Milnor, Wheaton, Wyatt, Beasley, Mead, Wainwright, McVickar, Creighton ; Eev. Messrs. Croes, Baj^ard, Brient- nall, Eodney, Cuming, Eastburn, Taylor, Schroeder ; Messrs. T. L. Ogden, Eogers, Smith, Harison, and the Secretary. The meeting was opened with prayer, conducted by the Eight Eev. H. U. Onderdonk. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The committee on the nomination of a professor, &c., presented the following report : — The committee on the subject of the nomination of " a Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, to have charge, provisionally, of the Department of Ecclesi- astical History," beg leave respectfully to offer the following report : — The committee are of opinion that we are not at present in possession of sufficient information to authorize the Board to act immediately in the premises ; and therefore propose for adoption the following resolution : — Resolved^ That the consideration of the subject of nomi- nating " a Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Elo- quence, to have charge, provisionally, of the Department of Ecclesiastical History," be jiostponed until the meeting of this Board in August next ; and that the Standing Committee be requested to collect, in the mean time, such information as may be useful in the consideration of the subject. EespectfuUy submitted, In behalf of the Committee, Benjamin T. Onderdonk, Ghairman. New- York, June. 25, 1835. On motion^ Resolved, That the report be accepted, and that the resolution therein contained be adopted. V OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 507 The committee to whom was referred a proposed amend- ment of the 8th section of chapter 8 of the statutes, pre- sented a report, which was read. Moved and carried, that it be recommitted to the same committee for further information, and that they report upon the subject at the next stated annual meeting of this Board. The committee to whom was referred the subject of con- ferring degrees in divinity on the Alumni of the Seminary, presented their report, which was read. On motion. Resolved^ That the report be laid on the table. Resolved, That it be referred to a Special Committee to consider and report upon the power of this Seminary to confer degrees. Messrs. T. L. Ogden, P. A. Jay, and W. Johnson, were appointed this committee. A communication from the Faculty was read, recom- mending the members of the Senior Class, viz. : J. Lyman Clarke, Joseph L. Darrow, Henry M. Davis, Edward M. Forbes, Alfred E. Ford, John W. French, William Hom- man, Daniel Y. M. Johnson, William I. Kip, R. H. Ranney, Thomas H. Vail, Alexander H. Vinton, William F. Walker, Henry Waterman, William Watson, Henry F. M. White- sides, and Henry Zell, as duly qualified to receive the usual testimonial upon completing the usual course of studies. Whereupon it was Resolved, That the above-mentioned members of the Senior Class receive the usual testimonial on the part of the trustees, under the seal of this Board. The Committee on the State of the Seminary reported as follows : — The Committee on the General State of the Seminary report, That in the discharge of their duty they have visited several of the apartments, made inquiries as to the condition of those not visited, and taken a general survey of the premises. They have found the building in good preservation, and the rooms, for the most part, in good repair. They invite attention to some of the dormitories, in which the ceiling has fallen, and an examination of the others, in that respect, lest injury be done to the occupants^ 508 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES In regard to cleanliness, tlie committee observe very great improvement. The abuses on the premises, alluded to in the last report, no longer exist ; and if a few of the rooms had received attention more recently, there would be nothing to lament in this particular, so essential to health, decency, and good order, and so nearly kindred with good morals. The employment of a matron, recommended in the last report on the state of the Seminary, is deferred, the com- mittee observe, until the completion of the new building. In the mean time, the committee recommend the employ- ment of a janitor, competent to act, under the direction of the Committee of the Students, in making the purchases, and attending to the minor arrangements necessary in pro- viding for the common table, who shall also be a married man, and take the charge and direction of the servants employed in the institution. Obvious reasons will appear to all for the adoption of such an arrangement. It cannot be expected that the students can effectually control the domestic economy of this part of the establishment ; and, without effectual control, great abuses may be expected to occur. The committee, having instituted accurate inquiry into the expenses of residence at the Seminary, find them to be as follows : — Boarding, (at an average cost of 22 cents per day, during the term of nine month?, or 263 days,) is $57 86 Washing, (at an average of 28 cents per week,) is 10 64 Lights, (for the whole period in each room,) 5 00 Fuel, (for the whole period, two students occupying each room,) will cost each of them ■ 7 00 Expenses for the whole time, (exclusive of clothes, travel- hng, and contingencies,) $80 50 In relation to the proposed amendment of the 1st section of chapter 7 of the statutes, specially referred to them for inquiry and consideration, the committee report, that, in their judgment, it is expedient so to amend the said provi- sion, that it shall require of candidates for admission into the Seminary, that they be examined upon the rules and principles of English composition, and also that they pre- sent a specimen of their proficiency in that important exercise. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 509 The committee further recommend that it be required of candidates for admission into the Seminary, hereafter, that they be able to read the Hebrew text with accuracy and fluency; and that all candidates for admission into the Seminary, after the year 1837, be able to translate and analyze, well and truly, at least seven chapters of the He- brew Bible. Among the many obvious benefits of this re- quirement, which the committee deem to be due from the Seminary to the Church, there will result the provision of fuller time for attention on the part of the students, to those important exercises which accustom and enable them to arrange with accuracy, strength and beauty, and to de- liver with propriety and force, the results of their various studies, in the discharge of the public duties of the pasto- ral ofl&ce ; a department which, the committee are of opi- nion, cannot be too frequently or too forcibly urged upon the trustees. In conclusion, the committee offer for adoption by the Board the following resolutions : — Resolved, That the attention of the Standing Committee be especially directed to the condition of the ceilings in the several rooms, and to the adoption of more suitable and efS.cient arrangements for the control of the domestic eco- nomy of the Seminary. Resolved, That section 1st of chapter 7 of the statutes be so amended as to read, after the words, " in the New Tes- tament:" " and the said candidates shall also sustain an ex- amination ujDon the rules and principles of English com- position, and present a specimen of their proficiency in that department." Resolved, That after the above addition to section 1st of chapter 7 of the statutes, there be further added the fol- lowing : — " and it is expected further of all candidates who may present themselves hereafter for admission to the Se- minary, that they be able to read the Hebrew text with accurac}^ an 1 fluency ; and, after the year 1887, that they be able to sustain an examination on not less than seven chapters of the Hebrew Bible." Resolved, That a portion of the time to be gained for the course of studies, by the provisions of the last resolution, be appropriated to the exercises of the composition and de- 510 PKOCEEDINGS OP THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES liverj of sermons, under the direction of the Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence. All which is rcspectfullj submitted. Committee. G. W. DOANE, ]Sr. S. Wheaton", Floyd Smith, Wm. Cooper Mead, The report of the committee was accepted, and, on mo- tion, the first and second resolutions therein contained were adopted. The third resolution being under consideration, as a sub*' stitute, the following was offered and adopted : — Resolved^ That from and after the ensuing examination of candidates for admission into the Seminary, they shall stand a satisfactory examination upon the primary elements of the Hebrew tongue. The fourth resolution, as recommended by the commit- tee, was then adopted. A communication was laid before the Board, from the students, requesting the use of a room in the Seminary for the library of the " Missionary Association." The subject, on motion, was referred to the Standing Committee, with power. The Board then adjourned, to meet again at St. John's Chapel, as soon as the exercises of the Commencement had closed. St. John's Chapel, June 26th, 1835, 2 o'clock, P. M. The trustees met pursuant to adjournment. Present — Eight Eev. Bishops Brownell, H. U. Onder- donk, and Doane ; Eev. Drs. Creighton, Mead, McVickar, Milnor, Berrian ; Eev. Messrs. Brientnall, Cuming, East- burn, Schroeder, Taylor, Eodney, Croes ; Messrs. Johnson, Harison, Lorillard, Smith, B. E. Jones, and the Secretary. The minutes of the last meeting were read and aj)proved. F OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 511 Tlie Committee on tlie Examination of tlie Students re- ported as follows :-^ The committee appointed to attend th.e examination of the students respectfully report, — That they have attended to the duty assigned them, in which they have been chiefly occupied during the last three days. The examinations which they have attended were of the Senior Class, by Professor Wilson, in Systematic Divinity ; of the Middle Class, by Professor Turner, in the Criticism of the Greek Testament ; and of the Junior Class, in Hebrew, by Professor Moore. The examinations were, on the whole, as much to the satisfaction of the committee as was to be expected from the mode of conducting them as hitherto authorized by the Board. The increasing num- ber of the students will soon, it is believed, require a dif- ferent system ; which, while it will occupy less time in each department, will increase the comfort and satisfaction of the professors, and better display the proficiency of the students. They earnestly hope that it may receive the early and earnest attention of the trustees. All which is respectfully submitted. G-. W. DOANE, ] L. P. Bayard, y Committee. Manton Eastburn, J On motion. Resolved^ That this report be accepted. On moticxn. Resolved^ That the secretary be, and he is hereby empowered to have the usual testimonial given by this Board at Commencements engraved. On motion. Resolved^ That the Board proceed to the election of a Treasurer, Standing Committee, and Finance • Committee, for the year ensuing. Upon counting the ballots, the following gentlemen were found to be duly elected, viz. : — Mr. Edward E. Jones, Treasurer. Standing Committee. Eev. Dr. Lyell, Mr. T. L. Ogden, Rev. Dr. Berrian, Mr. D. S. Jones, Rev. Dr. Milnor, Mr. Isaac Lawrence, Rev. Dr. Creighton, Mr. P. A. Jay, Rev. Dr. Hawks, Mr. J. Lorillard, Rev. Dr. McVickar, Mr. F. Smith ; 612 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OP TRUSTEES Together with Mr. Edward E. Jones, Treasurer. Rev. Dr. Anthon, Secretary. Finance Committee. Mr. Isaac Lawrence, Mr. J, Lorillard, Mr. P. A. Jay, Mr. Floyd Smith ; Together with the Treasurer. On motion, Resolved^ That the secretary, the treasurer, and Mr. Lorillard, be a committee to prepare the report required by the 2d article of the Constitution, to be pre- sented to the General Convention, and that they submit said report to this Board at its stated meeting in August next. Ordered, That the secretary publish, with all convenient dispatch, the proceedings of the Board during its present annual meeting. The Board of Trustees then adjourned. Attested, Henry Anthon, Secretary of the Board. Pursuant to a resolution passed by the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary, (1832,) notice is hereby given that the next stated meeting of this Board will be held on Friday of the week preceding the meeting of the General Convention, viz., on Friday, the 14th day of August next. The meeting will take place in Trinity Church, in the city of New- York, at eight o'clock, A. M. By order, Henry Anthon, Secretary. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 513 APPENDIX. Amendments of Statutes, June, 1835, CHAPTER I. OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 1. The Board shall meet statedly in the city of New- York, on [the day next preceding] the fourth Tuesday in June, &c. 8, The Board shall meet for business till the same is finished ; on the first day of its session, at 6 o'clock, p. m., and adjourn at ten o'clock ; on the second, third, and fourth days, at five o'clock, p. m., and adjourn at ten ; on the fifth day, at one o'clock, p. M., or as soon thereafter as the exer- cises of the Commencement are closed ; and also at five, p. M,, if necessary ; provided that in each case the Board may adjourn at an earlier hour if its business be sooner accomplished. The examination at the close of the year shall begin at nine o'clock, A. M., on the second, third and fourth days of the session of this Board, rCad close each day at half-past two o'clock. The Commencement shall take place on the fifth xiay, at half-past nine o'clock, A. m. CHAPTER Vir. OF THE STUDENTS. 1, All candidates for admission into the Seminary shall be required to stand a satisfactory examination* [on the pri- mary elements of the Hebrew tongue] on the Greek Gram- mar, and on the Gospels, and the Acts of the Apostles, in the original, with a view to ascertain their fitness to pursue a critical and exegetical course of study in the New Testa- ment. [And the said candidates shall also sustain an examination upon the rules and principles of English Composition, and present a sj)ecimen of their proficiency in that department.] * The provision for an examination in Hebrew takes effect by a resolu- tion of the Board of Trustees, (see Proceedings, June, 1835, p. 34,) from and after the examination of candidates for admission in October next. 33 OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF THE PEOTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHUECH # IN" THE UNITED STATES OF AMEEICA.* At a stated meeting of tlie Board of Trustees of the Greneral TLeological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Churcli in the United States, held in Trinity Church, New- York, August 14th, 1835 :— Present — The Eight Ecv, Bishop Doane ; Eev. Drs. Gads- den, Berrian, Mead, Mihior, Hawks, Lyell ; Eev. Messrs. Bayard, Taylor, Cuming, Hanckel ; Messrs. T. L. Ogden,. D. B. Ogden, Jay, Tidy man, Harison, F. Smith, J. L. Bush, J. Lawrence, and the Secretary. The rdeeting was opened with prayer, conducted by the Eight Eev. Bishop Doane. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. The Eev. Dr. Hawks stated -to the Board that he was authorized by Peter Gr. Stuy vesant, Esq., of New- York, tO' make to the Board an offer on the part of Mr. Stuy vesant, to found a Professorship in the General Theological Semi- nary, the departments to be designated by the founder hereafter; and the said Professorship to be called "The St. Mark's Church in the Bowery Professorship of ." * At a Stated Meeting held August 14th, 1835; Special Meeting, Septem- ber 1, 183.5; Special Meeting, November 26th, 1835 ; Special Meeting, Jan- uary 13th, 1836. 616 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES That for founding the same he would give to the Seminary the sum of twenty -five thousand dollars, payable in the year 18-40; the payment to be secured by the note of Mr. Stuyvesant for that sum, at an annual interest of six per cent., payable half-yearly ; and Mr. Stuyvesant reserving to himself the right to pay the whole, or any part of the principal, before the year 1840. The said founder desires as a condition of his gift that such steps may be taken by the Board as will secure to the founder of a Professorship the right to nominate to the trustees, within one month after founding said Professorship, some person as professor. Should such nomination not be approved by the trustees, the said founder then to have a right to make a second nomination of some other person ; and should such second nomination not be approved by the trustees, the trustees then to have power to nominate to and fill the Professor- ship themselves. Whereupon, on motion, it was Resolved, That the very generous proposition of Mr. Stuyvesant be referred to a committee, with instructions to report thereon this day. David B. Ogden, Esq., and the Eev. Drs. Gadsden and Hawks, were appointed this committee. On motion. Resolved, That when the Board adjourns, it adjourn to meet at this place at one o'clock, p. m. The secretary, as chairman of the committee appointed at the last meeting of the Board, to prepare the report re- quired by the second article of the Constitution to be pre- sented to the General Convention, submitted in behalf of the committee a report on the state of the Seminary, which was read, and, on motion, laid upon the table. The following communication was laid before the trus- tees : — To the Standing Committee of the Theological Seminary : — Chelsea, January 23, 1835. Gentlemen : — Having heard several of the trustees ex- press a wish that the ground on the Seminary block was of a uniform height, and the same in appearance as the ground immediately in front of the present building; hav- ing also learned from Mr. F. Smith that it would not be convenient for the trustees at present to put an iron railing OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 617 around the block in place of tlie present close fence ; and believing that such an improvement would be approved of by the trustees, I am authorized by Mr, C. C. Moore to say that he will have the ground filled in, and make the em- bankment preparatory for an open fence, in such a manner that the sodding and trees need not be removed Avhen such iron railing is put up ; and he will likewise have the present fence altered into an open pale fence all around the block, and paint the same, if permission is given him by the trus- •tees. The whole to be done at his own expense — he wish- ing it to be understood that his object in making the offer is the improvement of the surrounding property. With respect, (Signed) James N. Wells. Whereupon, it appearing that the Standing Committee had not been able to form a quorum for the transaction of business since the date of the above communication, it was moved and carried unanimously, That the trustees gratefully accept the generous offer of Mr. Moore. The Board then adjourned accordingly. Eodem die, 1 P. M. The Board met. Present — Right Rev. Bishop Doane; Rev. Drs. Lyell, Milnor, Berrian, Gadsden, Hawks, Mead ; Rev. Messrs. Taylor, Bayard, Cuming, Hanckel; McvSsrs. D. B. Ogden, T. L. Ogden, J. Lawrence, Harison, E. R. Jones, F. Smith, Tidyman, and the Secretary. The minutes were read and approved. Mr. D. B. Ogden, from the committee appointed at the morning session, presented the following report : — The committee to whom was referred the communica- tion from Peter G. Stuyvesant, Esq., in relation to the endowment of a professorship in the Seminary, beg leave to report : — That by the second article of the Constitution the trus- tees have the power to appoint the professors in the Semi- nary. As the Board have the general power of appoint- ment, it seems to your committee that they have the power of deciding in what manner the appointment shall be made 518 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES — whether upon a nomination in writing or verbally, and whether it shall be made upon a nomination by a member of the Board, or by any other person, the appointment would still be made by the Board. It would, in the opi- nion of your committee, be competent for the trustees to say that all nominations for professorships should be made by the Bishop of the diocese in which the Seminary is located, or by the Bishop who shall preside at the Board of Trustees at the time the nomination is made. And your committee can see nothing which would violate the Constitution, or be in any way improper, in permitting any person who shall endow a Professorship to make a nomi- nation of a professor, reserving to thd Board its power of appointing the person so nominated or not, as it may think proper. As Mr. Stuyvesant only asks for the right of nominating a professor, leaving the power of appoint- ment to the Board, the committee recommend the adop- tion of the following resolution : — '■'■Resolved^ That this Board have the power of accepting the endowment most liberally offered by Mr. Stuyvesant upon the conditions stated by him, and the Board do there- fore accept his proposition." And the committee recommend to the Board an altera- tion in the statutes, by inserting the following clause in the third chapter, at the close of the first section thereof: — " Any individual, who'shall hereafter contribute twenty- five thousand dollars towards the founding of a Professor- ship, shall have the right, within the space of sixty days after the endowment is made and accepted by the trustees, to nominate the professor to the Board of Trustees, which shall act thereon in conformity to the fifth article of the Constitution ; and should the person so nominated not be appointed by the trustees, the said individual shall then, within sixty days after notice of this rejection of his nomi- nation, have the right of making a second nomination, to be acted upon by the trustees in the manner aforesaid ; and should such second nomination not be approved of by the trustees, or should the founder neglect to make a nomination, thc^n the Board shall have the power of filling up the said Professorship, as in ordinary cases. And in case of a vacancy in such Professorship, the same right of nomination shall continue in the founder during his life- time, and may be exercised in like manner, and under the OF THE GEN"ERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 519 like limitations. Provided, however, that no person shall be nominated as a professor who is not a communicant in the Protestant Episcopal Church." On motion, Resolved^ That the resolution recommended by the committee be adopted. Resolved^ That the clause recommended in the report as an addition to the 1st section of the 3d chapter of the statutes, be adopted and added to the statutes. Resolved, That the entire report of the committee be accepted. Dr. Gadsden submitted the following resolution, which was passed unanimously : — Resolved, That the Rev. Dr. Hawks, by whom the com- munication of Mr. Stuyvesant's liberal offer was made to this Board, be respectfully requested in their behalf to ten«- der to Mr, Stuy vesant their cordial thanks ; in doing which they are satisfied they do but express the gratitude of the whole Church ; and also to communicate to Mr. Stuy vesant a copy of their proceedings on the subject, and -in general to confer with him for the purpose of carrying into effect his enlarged, pious, and benevolent views in relation to the proposed Professorship. The report presented by the secretary on the state of the Seminary was then, on motion, taken up. Whereupon, it was Resolved, That the committee on this report be instructed to add to it such notice as they may deem proper of the offers of Mr. C. C. Moore, and Mr. P. Gr. Stuyvesant, and also a statement of the whole subject touching the endow- ment of professorships. Resolved, That the report, together with the additions now specified, be adopted and presented on the part of this Board to the Greneral Convention, in conformity with the 2d article of the Constitution. On motion. Resolved, That when this Board adjourns, it adjourn to meet in this Church, on the first day of Septem- ber next, at 5 o'clock, p. ivr. The Board then adjourned. Attested, Henry Anthon, Secretary. 520 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Report of the Trustees of the General Thiological Seminary, The Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, under a grateful sense of the continued support of Him for whose glory the institution is founded, presoit to the General Convention the report, required by the Constitu- tion, of their proceedings, and of the state of the Semi- nary. Since the General Convention of 1832, the number of students who have entered the Seminary has been as fol- lows : — ' lu the year ending June, 1833, 23 Do. do. do. 1834, 37 Do. do. do. 1835, 35 95 Number of students in the Seminary when tlie report was made in 1832, 46 Total then, and since, 141 Since the establishment of the Seminary in 1817, two hundred and fifty students, including the present members, have entered it. The additions to the Alumni, or to those who have com- pleted the course of study, and received the usual testi- monial on the part of the trustees since 1832, have been — At the commencement of 1833, 11 Do. 1834, 12 Do. 1835, 17 40 The whole number of Alumni is 90. The disproportion between them and those who have, at various times, been connected with the Seminary, is accounted for in the re- port to the Convention of 1829. The trustees have deriv- ed great satisfaction in witnessing that the honors of the institution have been bestowed upon grateful sons. The Society of Associate Alumni formed by the graduates will be, it is believed, an efficient means of promoting the in- terests of the Seminary, as well as of cementing the mem- . bers of the Society in the bonds of a sacred and endearing OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 521 fricndsliip. A room in tlie Seminary has been appropriat- ed to their scholar, and for his use the Alumni have laid the foundation of a respectable library. During the last three years, fifteen students have left the Seminary from various causes. Since its removal to New- York, in 1822, but two deaths have occurred among its inmates. It is an encouraging circumstance worthy of no- tice, that a disposition appears to become more and more prevalent among the members of our Seminary, to avail themselves of the advantages of the full course of instruc- tion which it affords. The Senior Class having graduated in June, the whole number of students at present is — In the Middle Class 34 In the Junior do 29 63 With the approbation of the Faculty, the students have formed among themselves a society called the " Athenasum of the General Theological Seminary ;" a " Bible, Prayer Book, and Tract Society ;" and also an " Association for the Cultivation of Extempore Speaking."* The average annual expenses of a student are $80 50. This estimate includes board, washing, fuel, and lights ; the rooms being free of rent. It is with very great pleasure that the trustees report an increase in the number of scholarships. Since 1832, the Education Society of Grace Church in the city of New- York has completed a scholarship to be called the " Wain- wright Scholarship," amounting to $2,500.- A scholarship has been endowed by "W. C. Rhinelander, Esq., of New- York, amounting to $2,000. A scholarship, to be deno- minated the " Thomason Scholarship," in honor of the memory of the late Rev. Thomas T. Thomason, of Cal- cutta, deceased, has been founded by Mr. Edward A. New- ton, and Mrs. Sarah T. Newton, of Massachusetts. It * The students have also formed themselves into a " Missionary Asso- ciation," with the view of collecting information upon missionary subjects, &c. They have laid the foundation of an interesting " Missionary Library." It consists at present of between three and four hundred volumes, several of which are gifts from that firm friend of the Seminary, Mr. John Pintard. This Association contributed during the last term to missionary objects $78, besides expending $30 for its own benefit. 522 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES amounts to $2,000. Five hundred dollars have been con- tributed by Mrs. Phcjobo Warren, of Troy, N. Y., to raise to $2,500 the " Warren Scholarship ;" and a similar sum of $500 has been paid into our treasury by the Kev. Wm. L. Johnson, of the diocese of New- York, as the commence- ment of the " Peter Roosevelt Scholarship." The trustees have the further satisfaction of stating that Christian liberality has been directed to the providing of other facilities for students. The ladies of St. John's Cha- pel, in the city of New-York, have furnished a room at the Seminarjr, and by the purchase of theological works, particularly text-books, have laid the foundation of a li- brary, which, together with the furniture, will afford per- manent benefit to two students during the Seminary ses- sions. Respectable beginnings with the same view have been made for the students of the " Trinity Church Scho- larship," the " Scholarship of the Church of the Ascen- sion," and the " Bishop Croes Scholarship." The course of study has not materially varied since the last report to the General Convention, except in the de- partments of Ecclesiastical History, and of Pastoral Theo- logy and Pulpit Eloquence. Gratuitous instructions in the former have been given by the Rev. Dr. Hawks, and in the latter by the Rev. Dr. Anthon, under the direction of the Standing Committee, and in furtherance of the wishes of the trustees. But no temj:)orary provision of this kind, the trustees are sensible, can meet the wants of the Semi- nary in this respect. These departments must have resi- dent professors exclusively devoted to the duties which pertain to them. The funds of the Seminary are not in a condition to justify their appointment, and the exigency is one which certainly demands, without delay, the exercise of the zeal and liberality of Episcopalians. In consequence of an alteration in the statutes, an inter- mediate, as well as a final examination of the students, is held every year. The latter is conducted in the presence of the trustees ; the former in the presence of a committee emanating from the Standing Committee ; and at the in- stance of the Faculty, it is made the duty of such committee jointly or individually to visit the Seminary occasionally, and attend the several recitations of the students during the course of each session. These examinations have fur- nished very gratifying evidences of the fidelity of the pro- fessors and the proficiency of the students. Convinced OF THE GENEEAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 523 that the rej^utation and best interests of the Seminary de- manded such an increase in the literary qualifications for admission, the trustees, at their last stated annual meeting, so amended the statutes as to require from those offering themselves, henceforward, for entrance into the Seminary, a knowledge of the primary elements of the Hebrew tongue, and also satisfactory evidence of their acquaint- ance with the rules and principles of English composi- tion, and a sj^ecimen of their proficiency in that depart- ment. "With the view of subser^^ng the same high interests of theological education, your Board have turned their at- tention to the permanent increase of the Seminary library. A correspondence has been opened by a special committee with the friends of the Church, both at home and abroad, and their aid solicited by donations of books or otherwise. The effort has metAvith very encoviraging results, and there is now a prospect of the library being placed on a basis honorable to the reputation of the Church, and in accord- ance with her acknowledged principle — the necessity of a learned ministry. Since the last report, the library has been presented with 500 volumes, and now consists of 4,071 volumes, viz. : folios, 804 ; quartos, 668 ; octavos and under, 2,599. Since the General Convention in 1832, the most inter- esting and important step which the trustees have taken, has been the commencement of an additional building for the accommodation of the students. This edifice will be similar to the present one, and erected on the same block of ground, at the same distance from the Tenth, as the present is from the Ninth Avenue. Its probable cost will be $32,000, the principal part of which sum the trustees have raised by mortgage on the real estate of the Seminary. It is expected that the new building will be ready for the reception of students in May next. The Property of the Seminary, exclusive of its real estate, consists of- 200 Mechanics' Bank shares, -which cost $5,350 0 Bonds and mortgages of sundry persons in the city of New- York, amounling to 60,800 00 Loaned out temporarily 1,800 00 Cash on hand, June 22d, 1835 214 11 Total $68,164 H 52-i PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES From wliicli, deducting the scholarsliips, viz. : — Warren scholarship $2,500 00 Bishop VVliite do 2,500 00 Bishop Hob^-t do 2,500 00 Bishop Kemp do 2,000 00 Bishop Croes do 2,000 00 Bishop Claggett do 1 98 00 North Carolina do 2,948 72 Thotnason do 2,000 00 Wainwright, of Grace Church, in the city of New-York, scholarship 2,500 00 Rhinelander do 2,000 00 Peter Roosevelt, do 500 00 21,646 72 There will remain the sum of $46,517 39 The interest of which may be applied to the expenses of the Semi- nary. The expenses of the ensuing academical year will pro- bably be,— Salaries to Professors Turner and Wilson, each SI, 500, Salary to Professor Moore, Do. to the Librarian, Allowance for a Janitor, Interest on four scholarships, founded by the Society for Promoting Religion and Learning in the Diocese of New-York, Incidental expenses, Assessment for paving Twenty-first street, Rent of houses to lodge students, who cannot be ac- commodated in the building, 600 00 Interest on $28,000 borrowed on the Seminary's bond and mortgage of the lots west of the Tenth Avenue to complete the new building,,. 1,G80 00 S3,000 00 750 00 100 00 150 00 400 00 1,050 00 940 00 Together, $8,670 00 From this, deducting the interest on the above-mentioned balance of S46,517 39, which, at 6 per cent, per annum, is. . . . S2,791 00 And the rent of ten lots west of the Tenth Avenue, 270 00 3.061 00 There will remain a deficiency of income amounting to $5,609 00 According to the report made to the General Convention in 1832, tlicre have been contributed in the OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 525 Diocese of South Carolina, $11,742 12 To which add amount received since October, 1832, viz.: Collections in Churches, $484 00 Donations, 153 50 637 50 North Carolina, $4,178 00 Collections in Churches since Oct., 1832,.. 40 00 Maryland, 5,658 81 Collections in Churches since Oct., 1832,.. 45 78 Virginia, Pennsylvania, 6,259 59 Collections in Churches since Oct., 1832,. 361 49 Georgia, New- York, 126,556 59 Donations since October, 1832, to found scholarships, 5,500 00 Other donations, 316 38 Collections in Churches, 2,922 32 New-Jersey, 2,065 56 Collections in Churches since Oct., 1832,. 148 05 SI 2,379 62 4,218 00 5,704 59 632 00 6,621 08 50 00 135.295 29 2,213 61 Delaware, 10 00 Massachusetts, 1,776 00 Donation to found a scholarship since Oct., 1832, 2,000 00 Other donations 30 00 3,806 00 Rhode Island, Collections in Churches since Oct., 1832, 31 00 New-Hampshire, Collections in Churches since October, 1832, 55 00 Connecticut, Collection in a Church since Oct., 1832, 8 50 $171,024 69 Since tlie last report to the Greneral Convention in 1832, there have been gained by filling in the Hudson River, sixteen more city lots, at an expense of $5,718. There have been paid for paving streets and avenues $2,621 58, and towards the erection of a new building $5,815 ; which, added to the $14,440 reported to the last Convention, will make the cost of the Seminary buildings, the furniture therein, and the improvement of the real estate, amount to $58,593 60. PROCEEDINGS OP THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES In consequence of the deficiency of the income of the Seminary, the trustees felt themselves authorized to make a fresh appeal, through their Standing Committee, to the ecclesiastical authority of the Church in the several dio- ceses, requesting the adoption of such measures by collec' tions in churches, by local agents, or otherwise, as might be deemed best for extricating the Seminary from its pre- sent pecuniary difficulties. The results of this appeal have not thus far encouraged the trustees to hope that these difficulties will be removed, and the subject they must be permitted to press again upon the serious atten- tion of the General Convention. From the proceedings of your Board at their stated meeting in 1833, it will appear that in the improvement of the real estate of the Seminary, a gratuitous proffer of im- portant pecuniary aid was made by Clement C. Moore, Esq., upon conditions entirely acceptable to the trustees. At their recent session, Mr. M. has given a further proof of his liberality, by an offijr to the trustees through his agent, to make the ground on the Seminary block of a uniform height, and the same in appearance as the ground in front of the present building, and likewise to have the fence altered into an open pale fence all around the block, and to paint the same at his own expense. These new acts of munificence, on the part of one who has already approved himself so distinguished a benefactor to our institution, give him a new claim to the grateful recollections of church- men. The General Convention, and the Church at large, will also hear with lively satisfaction of another evidence of Christian munificence, and will recognize in it, with thank- ful hearts, the good providence of God in promoting the welfare of the Seminary. At the meeting of the trustees a few days since, in New-York, an offer was communicated to them on the part of Mr. Peter G. Stuyvesant, of that city, to found a professorship in the General Theological Seminary, the department to be designated hereafter by the founder, and the professorship to be named after " St. Mark's Church in the Bowery." For founding the same, Mr. Stuyvesant oflered to give the sum of twenty -five thousand dollars, upon condition that such steps were taken by the trustees as would secure to the founder of a professorship the right to nominate to the trustees within OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 527 one montli after the endowment some person as professor ; should such nomination not be approved, the founder then to have a right to make a second nomination of scnne other individual ; and should such second nomination be also re- jected, the trustees then to have the power to nominate to, and fill the professorship themselves. This very generous proposition having been referred to a committee of your Board, they recommended in their report the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted : — '•' Resolved, That this Board have the power of accepting the endowment most liberally offered by Mr. Stuyvesant, upon the conditions stated by him ; and the Board do there- fore accept his proposition." Upon the suggestion of their committee, the trustees have also adopted, and added to the 1st section of the 3d chap- ter of the statutes, the following clause: " Any individual who shall hereafter contribute twenty- five thousand dollars towards the founding of a professor- ship, shall have the right, within the space of sixty days after the endowment is made and accepted by the trustees, to nominate the professor to the Board of Trustees, which shall act thereon, in conformity to the 5th article of the Constitution. And should the person so nominated not be appointed by the trustees, the said individual shall then, within sixty daj^s after notice of the rejection of his nomi- nation, have the right of making a second nomination, to be acted upon by the trustees in the manner aforesaid; and should such second nomination not be approved of by the trustees, or should the founder neglect to make a nomination, then the Board shall have the power of filling up the said professorship as in ordinary cases. And in case of a vacancy in such professorship, the same right of nomination shall continue in the founder during his life- time, and may be exercised in like manner and under the like limitations. Provided, however, that no person shall be nominated as a professor who is not a communicant in the Protestant Episco])al Chur^ch." In reference to the truly seasonable and liberal offer of Mr. Stuyvesant, the Rev. Dr. Gadsden submitted the follow- ing resolution, which was passed unanimously by your Board : — " Resolved, That the Rev. Dr. Hawks, by whom the com- 528 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES munication of Mr. Stnyvesant's liberal offer was made to this Board, be respectfully requested in tbeir behalf to tender to Mr. Stuy vesant their cordial thanks ; in doing which, they are satisfied they do but express the gratitude of the whole Church. And also to communicate to Mr. Stuy vesant a copy of their proceedings on the subject, and in general to confer with him for the purpose of carry- ing into effect his enlarged, pious, and benevolent views, in relation to the proposed professorship." The General Theological Seminary has already been eminently honored as an instrument of good, and a bound- less field of usefulness is now opening before it. These are considerations which present a strong argument in its behalf to every friend to piety and order, and to the best interests of mankind; but they must come home with peculiar force to the affections of the members of our Church in these United States, and claim from them all the aids which, under the Divine favor, will tend to ren- der this institution permanently effective — a Seminary conferring from generation to generation the richest bless- ings upon Zion, and the truest glory upon our country. All which is respectfully submitted. By order, Henry Anthon, Secretary of the Board. At a special meeting of the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in Trinity Church, New- York, September 1st, 1835 : — Present — Rev. Drs. Wainwright and Kemper ; Rev. M. Taylor ; Messrs. Rogers, T. L. Ogden, D. B. Ogdcn, and F. Smith. A quorum not being present, it was resolved that the meeting of the Board be adjourned to the 3d day of Sep- tember— then to meet at 7 P. M., in Trinity Church, in the city of New- York. •OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMmART. 529 Se;pt. 3. The trustees met. Present — Eev. Drs. Milnor, Wainwriglit, Lyell, Kem- per; Eev. Messrs. Eastbm-n, Cuming; Messrs. T. L. Og- deu, D. B. Ogdcu, N. Eogers, J. C. Spencer, F. Smith, and the Secretary. Moved that Dr. Milnor take the chair. Moved that the Board take a recess until half-past 7, P. M. '^^ Half-past 1. The trustees assembled. Present — Right Eev. B, T. Onderdonk ; Eev. Drs. Kem- per and Wainwright ; *Eev. Messrs. Cuming, Eastburn and Gibbes; Messrs. Spencer, Eogers, Smith, and the Secre- tary. The meeting was opened with prayer by Bishop Onder- donk. The minutes of the 1st were read and approved. The Board then adjourned. Henry Anthon, Secretary. Note. — Mr. Eastburn and Mr. Ogden were informally appointed a committee to consider whether any alteration in the statutes is necessary to provide for an adjournment by a less number than a quorum, and without the presence of a Bishop. At a special meeting of the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in Trinity Church, New- York, September 22d, 1835 :— Present — The Eight Eev. Bishop B. T. Onderdonk ; Eev. Drs. Kemper, Hawks, Milnor, Creighton; Eev. Messrs. Eastburn, Forbes, Henderson, E. M. Johnson, Bayard, Cuming, Brientnall, Schroeder ; Messrs. I. Lawrence, Hari- son, F. Smith, E. A. Newton, Collett, and the Secretary. The meeting was opened with prayer, conducted by Bishop Onderdonk. The minutes of the 14th of August, and the 1st and 3d of September, were read. 34 530 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Eev. Dr. Hawks stated to the Board that agreeably to the wish expressed by them at their meeting in August last, he had tendered to Mr. Stuy vesant their thanks for his liberal donation to the Seminary, and had also communicat- ed to him a copy of the proceedings of the trustees on the subject ; and having conferred with him for the purpose of carrying into effect his enlarged, pious, and benevolent views in relation to the proposed professorship, he had now the pleasure of informing the Board that the matter was completed, and the endowment made upon the conditions required by the statutes. Mr. F. Smith nominated the Eev. "Wm. E. Whittingham as a Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence in the Seminary. The following communication was laid before the Board by the Eev. Mr. Eastburn : — To the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States. In pursuance of the authority in me vested, I nominate the Eev. Francis L. Hawks, Doctor of Divinity, Eector of St. Thomas's Church in the city of New- York, as Profes- sor of the " St. Mark's Church in the Bowery" Professor- ship of Ecclesiastical History, in the said Seminary. Submitted, With very great respect, P. G. Stuyvesant. Kew-York, September 21, 1835. On motion, Resolved, That this Board will at its next meeting go into an election to fill the above vacant pro- fessorships. Adjourned. Attest, H. Anthon, Secretary. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 531 At a special meeting of tlie Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in Trinity Church, in the city of New-York, November 25, 1835 :— Present — Eight Rev. Bishops Brownell, II. U. Onder- donk, B. T. Onderdonk, and Doane; Eev. Drs. Lyell, Creighton, Milnor, McYickar, Croswell, Wheaton, Eeed; Eev. Messrs. Forbes, Bayard, Brientnall, Schroeder, Hen- derson, J. Brown, Croes; Messrs. I. Lawrence, T. L. Og- deh, W. Johnson, Verplanck, Lorillard, Emott, F. Smith, E. R. Jones. Eogers, Harison, and the Secretary. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Eight Eev. H. U. Onderdonk. The minutes of Sept. 22 were read and approved. The following communication from Mr. Stuy vesant was read : — To the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States. The Eev. Francis L. Hawks, Doctor of Divinity, having declined the nomination to the St. Mark's Church in the Bowery Professorship of Ecclesiastical History in the said Seminary, I hereby nominate for that office the Eev. Wil- liam E. Whittingham, a Presbyter of the diocese of New- York. Submitted, With very great respect, P. G. Stuy VESANT. New- York, November 25, 1835. The following communication from South Carolina was read, and ordered to be entered on the minutes : — Et. Eev. and Dear Sir : — Permit me respectfully, in behalf of the signers of the letter, to request you to lay the same before the Board of Trustees of the General Theolo- gical Seminary, and oblige. Yours very respectfully, C. E. Gadsden. Et. Eev. Dr. B. T. Onderdonk, Presiding Officer of the Board of Trustees of General Theological Seminary. 532 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES To the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Charleston, South Carolina, Novemhe)' 13th, 1835. Gentlemen : — As circumstances will prevent our being present at the meeting of your Board on the 25th Novem- ber, we respectfully ask leave to nominate for the chair of " Ecclesiastical History," the Eev. Samuel F. Jar vis, D. D. In addition to the eminent qualifications of Dr. Jarvis, we are influenced by the consideration that he is at present comparatively imemployed, whereas any other gentleman who would probably be elected, would be called from some enlarged sphere of usefulness. If the endowment of Mr. Stuy vesant should be appropriated for this professorship, we are aware that the nomination in the two first instances belongs to that gentleman, and we therefore name Dr. Jarvis, in the event of the endowment of the other vacant professorship, or in case Mr. Stuy vesant or another donor's nominations should, by possibility, not be sanctioned. We do not know whether our votes given by letter can be received, but if it be admissible, and a ballot becomes necessary, we respectfully request that our votes should be considered as given for Dr. Jarvis, as professor of the department named above. We embrace the present oppor- tunity to express our decided opinion that the professors for the two important chairs now vacant ought to reside at the Seminary, and if accommodations be wanting, that they should be provided as soon as possible. We are, gentlemen, Yery respectfully yours,^ Nathaniel Bowen,* C. E. Gadsden, Ch. Hanckel, Paul TRAriER, Paul T. Gervais. On motion of Mr. T. L. Ogden, Resolved, That it is in- expedient in the present state of the finances to take any measures to fill the Professorship of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence. * Signed by his direction for him by C. E. Gadsden. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMIXARY. 583 On motion of Mr. Smith, Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed, whose duty it shall be to make all suit- able efforts for the endowment of a Professorship of Pas- toral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence within the year en- suing the date of the present meeting. The following gentlemen were appointed this commit- tee: Eev. Drs. Creighton and Eastburn ; Messrs. J. Loril lard, Harison and Smith. A report in part from the Library Committee was read. The Committee for the Increase of the Library report progress in the- duty committed to them. Since the meeting in July, they have received many valuable donations of books from individuals and societies, both in England and our own countr}^. Among those from abroad, they would especially acknowledge a donation from the Eoyal Asiatic Translation Fund of their publications, and from Eev. Thomas Hartwell Home, Eev. Walter Far- quhar Hooke, and others. Among those in our own country, a portion of the library of the late Eev. Dr. Wilkins, pre- sented by Captain Spencer, amounting to upwards of 100 volumes. Among the individual contributors, it gives them pileasure to observe many of the Alumni of the Semi- nary, who endeavor thus to repay the debt of gratitude they owe for the education there received.* Upon the subscription for the permanent endowment of the library, they have received since their last report but two subscriptions, and one payment of $100 ; thus leaving the proposed sum still deficient, counting all their resources, above $4,000. The period for the payment of these sub- scriptions is on the 1st January next, and that condi- tioned upon the whole amount of $10,000 being raised for a permanent fund. It is presumed, however, that the sub- scribers will be willing so far to modify that condition as to pay upon the whole amount being raised for the increase of the library : not less than one-half to be funded and held in trust for that end ; the other half to be expended for its immediate increase (which was the condition in which large portions were given) under the direction of the Faculty. The above is the report of the committee in part. G.W . Do AXE, J. McVlCKAR, . Anthon. * These donations, as received, were reported in the " Churchman,'' and handed over to i e Irarian, wtose annual report will contain the details of the same. 5S4 PKOCEEDINGS OF THE BOAKD OF TRUSTEES On motion of tlie secretary, Resolved^ That the Standing Committee be empowered to provide for the current year for the instruction of the students in the General Theological Seminary in the Evidences of Kevealed Religion, and of Moral Science in its relations to Theology. Bishop Doane nominated the Rev. Samuel F. Jarvis, D. D., as a Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Elo- quence in the Seminary. On motion, Resolved^ That this Board will meet on the 2d Wednesday in January next, at Trinity Church, in the city of New- York, at seven o'clock, P. m., to act on the nomination made by Mr. Stuyvesant to fill the Professorship of Ecclesiastical History, and also to act on the several nominations to the Professorship of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, if in the mean time provision should be made for the support of that professorship ; and that the secretary give notice thereof to the members of this Board. Adjourned. Attest, H. Anthon, Secretary. At a special meeting of the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in Trinity Church, in the city of New- York, January 13th, 1836 :— Present — Right Rev. Bishops B, T. Onderdonk and Doane ; Rev. Drs. Hawks, McVickar, Berrian, Creighton ; Rev! Messrs. Bayard and Henderson ; Messrs. T. L, Ogden, W. Johnson, E. R. Jones, D. S. Jones, D. E. Huger, Hari- son. Smith, Lorillard, and the Secretary. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Right Rev. Bishop Onderdonk. The minutes of November 25th were read and ap- proved. On motion, Resolved^ That the Board proceed to vote viva voce, on the nomination made by Mr, Stuyvesant; whereupon each member present, being called upon l)y the secretary for his vote, it appeared that the nomination of Mr. Stuyvesant was unanimously approved ; wherefore, on motion. Resolved, That the Rev. William R. Whittingham is here- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 535 by declared to be " the St. Mark's Cliurcb in tbe Bowery" Professor of Ecclesiastical History in tbe General Theolo- gical Seminary. Resolved^ That the secretary inform Mr. Stnyvesant of the ajDproval of his nomination by the Board, and also Mr. Whittingham of his appointment. The Eev. Dr. Creighton, from the committee appointed to make suitable efforts for the endowment of a Professor- ship of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, reported verbally that in consequence of the recent calamity by fire in the city of New- York, the committee had deemed it to be inexpedient for the present to make such efforts. On motion. Resolved, That it be referred to the Standing Committee to inquire into the expediency, and if deemed exj)edient, to take measures to raise the means for esta-b- lishing one or more fellowships in the Seminary, and to report at the next general meeting of this Board. Resolved^ That in the event of a vacancy in the office of librarian during the recess of the Board, the filling of said vacancy until the next annual meeting of the trustees be referred to the Standing Committee, with power. Bishop Doane, from the Special Committee on the Libra- ry, presented the following report and accompanying docu- m.ents, which were read : — The committee appointed for the increase of the library by donations of books or otherwise, respectfully report : — That they have attended to the duties intrusted to them, and have great pleasure in reporting successfully. 1st. That by liberal money donations of individuals, aided by a bequest of the late Mrs. Margaret Pendleton, and a generous donation from the vestry of Trinity Church, they have been enabled to raise or secure being paid the sum of ten thousand dollars for that purpose, which being upon conditions with a view to the permanent endowment of the library, they herewith refer to the accompanying communication from the contributors of the same, for the requisite action of the Board of Trustees upon it. 2d. That the donations of books for the same purpose have also been considerable, and in some instances highly valuable. 536 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES During the Seminary year ending 23d June last, thej received 48 folios, 21 quartos, 127 octavos; since 23d June last, 39 folios, 26 quartos, 293 octavos, 47 duodecimos; total in library 23d June, 804 folios, 668 quartos, 2,599 octavos ; total in library January 1, 1836, 843 folios, 694 quartos, 2,892 octavos. June 23d, total volumes, 4,071 ; January 1st, 1836, 4,476. In addition to -wliicli are the publications of the Eoyal Asiatic Translation Fund, of London, which are not yet entered on the catalogue, amounting to between forty and fifty. All which is respectfully submitted. G. W. DOANE, John McYickar, H. Anthon. To the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcoj)al Church in the United States. "We the subscribers, on the part of ourselves and our associates, contributors to a fund, for the present and per- manent increase of the library of the General Theological Seminary, having raised the sum of five thousand dollars for that purpose by subscriptions and donations from indi- viduals, and having further received from the executors of the will of the late Mrs. Margaret Pendleton evidence of a legacy of one thousand dollars left by her for that object ; and having further received from the comptroller of the cor- poration of Trinity Church a certified copy of the liberal grant of four thousand dollars to be annexed to the same, the whole making up together the gross sum of ten thou- sand, dollars — do hereby propose to pay over the same to the treasurer of your Board on the following conditions, to wit: — 1st. That the sum of six thousand dollars be by the ■ trustees for ever held in trust for the benefit of the library, paying interest therefor semi-annually at the rate of six per cent, per annum, to such committee for the increase of the library as the Board of Trustees may either perma- nently, or from time to time, appoint. 2d. That the remaining balance of four thousand dollars be held by the treasurer of the Board, subject to the order of such committee as the Board may now see fit to OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMNARY. 537 appoint, for immediate investment in books, or so soon as in their discretion they may see fit to draw for the same. The entry at large of the above recital upon the minutes of the Board will be deemed by the subscribers and their associates as the acceptance, on the part of the trustees, of the above-named endowment on the conditions S23ecified ; to take effect from the jDresent date, and as a valid and suf- ficient obligation on their part for the fulfilment of such trust upon such entry being ordered and made. The above-named sum of six thousand dollars for a permanent endowment will forthwith be paid in, and satisfactory secu- rity for the remaining balance of four thousand given. It being understood that a remittance already made to London of one thousand dollars for the purchase of books be taken as part and portion of the same. Gr. W. DOANE, John McVickar, H. Anthon. New- York, January 13, 1836. Whereupon, on motion, Resolved, That the sum of ten thousand dollars for the increase of the library, proposed to be paid over to the treasurer of this Board, be accepted by the Board on the conditions contained in the foregoing document, and that an entry of the same be made upon the minutes. Resolved, That it be referred to a committee to consider and report upon the regulations and restrictions proper to be observed hereafter in the alterations of statutes. Mr. T. L. Ogden, and the Eev. Drs. McVickar and Hawks, were appointed the committee. The treasurer reported to the Board the receipt of six thousand dollars from the Special Committee on the library. Resolved, That five persons be associated with the pro- fessors and the librarian in the Library Committee for the expenditure of four thousand dollars in books for the library, agreeably to the conditions of the endowment which has been tendered to, and accepted by the Board. The following persons were appointed: — Eight Eev. 538 PROCEEDINGS OP THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES Bishop Doane; Eev. Drs. McVickar, Creigliton, Hawks, and Anthon. On motion, the following preamble and resolution were adopted : — The committee for the increase of the library having reported the receipt from the Oriental Translation Fund of the Koyal Asiatic Society of London, of a series of their publications, Resolved^ That the thanks of this Board be presented for the same, and that the secretary furnish a certified copy of this resolution to be transmitted to the managers of the said fund through the hands of the same committee. Ordered, That the secretary publish forthwith the pro- ceedings of this Board at the several meetings which have been held since the last annual meeting. The Board then adjourned. Attested, Henry Anthon, Secretary of the Board, APPENDIX. LIST OF DONORS TO THE LIBRARY. Bishop Doane ) ( ..! $100 00 John MoVickar . . . V Committee. \ 100 00 H. Anthon ) ( 100 00 Samuel Ward 100 00 Mrs. S. F. Williams 100 00 Rev. Wm. I. Kip 100 00 H. C. De Rham 100 00 Peter Lorillard 100 00 Thomas H. Hubbard, (Utica) 100 00 J. A. Perry, (Brooklyn) 100 00 Wm. Pierpont, (Jefferson Co.) 100 00 Isaac Lawrence 100 00 Rev. S. R. Johnson 100 00 Henry Laight 100 00 Goold Hoyt 100 00 Amount carried forward $1,500 00 OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 539 Amount brought forward Si, 500 00 Robert Ray 100 00 Richard Ray 100 00 Rev. Wm. Johnson 100 00 Edward Prime 100 00 John G. Coster 10000 Henry Parish 100 00 Herman Le Roy 100 00 Lewis Curtis 100 00 Isaac Jones, Jr 100 00 Davids. Jones 100 00 W. B.Lawrence 100 00 Horatio G. Stevens 100 00 John [. Schermerhorn — 100 00 David Austin 1 00 00 Rev. T. H. Taylor 100 00 Jacob R.LeRoy 100 00 Edward A. Newton, (Mass.) 100 00 Christopher Wolfe 100 00 J. F. Schroeder 1 00 00 J. C. Spencer, (Canandaigua) 100 00 Rev. W. Creighton 100 00 J.H. Contoit 100 00 A friend to the Seminary 50 00 Mrs. Joshua .Tones 250 00 Peter G. Stuyvesant, J 1 000 00 Samuel Ward, j ' .Legacy left by Mrs. Pendleton 1,000 00 Donation from Trinity Church 4,000 00 $10,000 00 The following smaller donations were received and expended by the Committee for the Increase of the Li- brary : — Mrs. Margaret Pendleton $20 00 Dr. B. McVickar 20 00 A member of Church du St. Esprit 20 00 H. Van Wagenen 10 00 A friend, (by Rev. H. Anthon,) 10 00 Rev. C. E. Gadsden, (S. Carolma,) 10 00 E. Phillips 5 00 P. L Shand 5 00 Cash for " one good book," 3 00 $103 00 640 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Amendment of Statutes, August, 1836. CHAPTER III. OF PROFESSORSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FELLOWSEIPS. 1. AiSTY diocese, congregation, individual, or association of individuals, contributing fifteen thousand dollars towards the founding of a Professorship in this Seminary, or ten thousand dollars towards the founding of a Professorship in the Branch School — such Professorship shall bear the name of the founder or founders, or such name as he or they may designate. [Any individual who shall hereafter contribute twenty- five thousand dollars towards the founding of a Professor- ship, shall have the right within the space of sixty days after the endowment is made, and acce23ted by the trustees, to nominate the professor to the Board of Trustees, which shall act thereon, in conformity to the fifth article of the Constitution. And should the person so nominated not be appointed by the trustees, the said individual shall then, within sixty days after notice of the rejection of his nomi- nation, have the right of making a second nomination, to be acted upon by the trustees in the manner aforesaid ; and should such second nomination not be approved of by the trustees, or should the founder neglect to make a nomina-, tion, then the Board shall have the power of filling up the said Professorship as in ordinary cases. And in case of a vacancy in such Professorship, the same right of nomina- tion shall continue in the founder during his lifetime, and rnaybe exercised in like manner and under the like limita- tions. Provided, however, that no person shall be nomi- nated as a professor who is not a communicant in the Protestant Episcopal Church.*] NOTICE. The following resolutions were passed by the Ilouse of Bishops and the Ilouse of Clerical and Lay Deputies, in General Convention, August, 1835. (Sec Journal, pp. 50, 101.) * The clause within the brackets was added August 14, 1835. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 541 Besolved, by the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, the House of Bishops concurring, That until the income arising from the productive property of the Seminary be equal to its annual expenditures, it be recommended to the clergy who may have charge of congregations, to have an- nual collections made in their respective churches on some Sunday before the 1st of June in every year, and to send the amount of such collections to the Treasurer of the General Theological Seminary. Besolved, That the Eight Eev. the Bishops be respectfully requested to bring to the notice of their several dioceses the foregoing resolution, by presenting it in some mode to the attention of the clergy at their respective Diocesan Conventions. ^romMngs BOAED OF TRUSTEES OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF THE PEOTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHUECH m THE UNITED STATES OF AMEEICA.* TRUSTEES OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. New Hampshire. — Eev. C. Burrouglis, D. D. ; Edward Cutts. Wiode Island. — Eev. N. B. Crocker, D. D., Eev. Salmon Wheaton, D. D. Massachusetts. — Eev. J. M. Wainwriglit, D. D., Eev. Edward Ballard, Eev. Theodore Edson, Eev. Z. Mead; Edward A. Newton, Lester Tillej. Connecticut. — Eev. H. Croswell, D. D., Eev. D. Burhans, D. D., Eev. K S. Wheaton, D. D., Eev. B. Judd, D. D., Eev. S. F. Jarvis, D. D. ; W. W. Boardman, E. Adams, P. A. Cannon, S. H. Huntington, J. L. Bush. New- York.— Rev. J). Butler, D. D., Eev. T. Lyell, D. D., Eev. W. Berrian, D. D., Eev. A. Potter, D. D., Eev. J. McYickar, D. D,, Eev. J. Milnor, D, D., Eev. W. Creigh- ton, D. D., Eev. H. Anthon, D. D., Eev. F. L. Hawks, D. D., Eev. J. Bead, D. D., Eev. L. Smith, Eev. F. H. Cuming, Eev. J. F. Schroeder, Eev. T, Brientnall, Eev. L. P. Bayard, Eev. J- Brown, Eev. P. A. Proal, Eev. M. Eastburn, D. D., Eev. T. H. Taylor, Eev. H. J. White- house, D. D., Eev. W. Shelton, Eev, E. M. Johnson, Eev. J. M. Forbes ; N. Eogers, D. S. Jones, E. E. Jones, S. War- " At their Stated Annual Meeting, held from 27th of June to 1st of July, 1836. 544: PEOCEEDllTGS OF THE BOAKD OF TRUSTEES ren, T. L. Ogden, J. Lawrence, D. E. Evans, J. Lorillard, J. Emott, J. Julian, J. C. Spencer, Wm. Johnson, D. B. Ogden, F. Smith, P. A. Jay, G. Lee, H. G. Wisner, W. H. Harison, P, G. Stuyvesant, G. C. Verplanck, P, J. Yan Eensselaer, J. D. Dickerson. New- Jersey. — Eev. P. Beasley, D. J)., Rev. J. Croes, Rev. M. H. Henderson ; M. W. Collett, Thomas Chapman. Pennsylvania. — Rev. W. H. Delancey, D. D., Eev. W- C. Mead, D. D., Eev. G. Upfold, D. D., Eev. J. Eodney, Jun., Eev. J. W. James, Eev. Geo. Boyd, Eev. H. W. Ducachet, M. D. ; David Scott, J. Eead, Wm. Meredith, Hon. J. Eeed, James S. Smith. Delaware. — Hon. S. Paynter. Maryland. — Hon. W. E. Wyatt, D. D., Eev. J. Johns, D. D., Eev. J. P. K. Henshaw, D. D., Eev. J. V. Bartow, Eev. J. Spencer, D. D. ; Judge Brice, Judge Eccleston, F. S. Key, J. C. Herbert. Virginia.— Rev. E. Keith, D. D., Eev. N. H. Cobbs, Eev. E. McGuire ; Dr. 0. ]?erkeley, P. Nelson. North Carolina. — Duncan Cameron, Josiah Collins. South Carolina. — Eev. C. E. Gadsden, D. D., Eev. A. Gibbs, Eev. C. Hanckel, Eev. P. T. Gervais, Eev. W. H. Barnewell, Eev. P. Trapier ; Thomas Lowndes, Wm. Hey- ward, D. E. Huger, Dr. J. Stuart, Dr. P. Tidyman. Georgia. — Eev. E. Neufville. Tennessee. — Eev. L. Polk. Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama, Michigan, Maine, and Ver- mont, no nominations. -OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 545 PROCEEDINGS, &C. At a stated meeting of the Trustees of the General The- ological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in Trinity Church, New- York, June 27th, 1836 :— Present— 'Right Rev. Bishops Bowen, H. U. Onderdonk, B. T. Onderdonk, Doane, and Kemper. Massachusetts. — Rev. Z, Mead. New-York.—Rev. Drs. Lyell, Milnor, McVickar, Creigh- ton, Anthon ; Rev. Messrs, Bayard, Brientnall, Cuming, Schroeder ; Messrs. Rogers, T. L. Ogden, Lorillard, John- son, Lawrence, Harison, Smith. New-Jersey. — Rev. Mr. Croes, Mr. Thomas Chapman. Pennsylvania, — Rev. Messrs. Boyd and James. Maryland. — Rev. Dr. Henshaw. South Carolina. — Mr, Hey ward. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Right Rev. Bishop Bowen. The minutes of the last stated meeting, and also of the last special meeting, were read and approved. On motion, the Board proceeded to the election of a secretary for the year ensuing, when, upon counting the ballots, the Rev. Dr. Anthon was found to have been una- nimously chosen. The minutes of the Standing Committee for the past year were read. The Rev. Alonzo Potter, D. D., of the diocese of New- York, was nominated as a trustee for the same, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the removal of the Rev. Dr. Mason to the diocese of Delaware. In pursuance of the provisions made by the statutes, the following committees were appointed by the chair : — Committee on the General State of the Seminary : — Bishop Doane, Dr. Milnor, Dr. Henshaw, Mr. Heyward, Mr. Lawrence. 35 646 PBOCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OP TRUSTEES Committee on the Examination of Students : — Bishops Doane and Kemper, Dr. Eastburn, Mr. Bayard, Mr. Chapman. The Special Committee to whom it had been referred, at the last annual meeting, to consider and report upon the power of this Seminary to confer degrees, presented the following report, which, on motion, was accepted : — The committee to whom it was referred to consider and report on the power of the trustees of the Seminary to confer degrees, respectfully report : — That, after mature deliberation, they are unanimously of opinion that the right to confer academical degrees does not belong to this Seminary. If this were a doubtful question, the committee would advise against the assumption of any such authority on the ground of expediency. The act relative to public in- struction declares that the university shall have the right to confer degrees above that of Master, and chartered col- leges that of granting literary honors generally ; but no privilege or power of this nature is specified among those declared to belong to incorporated academies. This Seminary is incorporated for the purpose of theolo- gical education. Its powers are specified in the act of in- corporation, but among them is not that of granting de- grees. It may be fairly inferred from these acts that the legislature consider this power as belonging to them, and that they did not intend to grant it to the Seminary ; and inasmuch as the exercise of such a power, by seminaries incorporated for theological education, would tend, by multiplying literary honors, to lessen the value of those derived from the immediate authority of the state, there is reason to apprehend that it might be viewed by the legis- lature as an improper interference with its own preroga- tives. T. L. Ogden, Wm. Johnson, P. A. Jay. June 25, 1836. The committee to whom it had been referred to con- sider and report upon the regulations and restrictions pro- per to be observed hereafter in the alteration of statutes, presented a report recommending the adoption of the follow- •OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINAEY. 547 ing statute, to constitute the concluding chapter of the ex- isting statutes of the Seminary ; — The committee to whom it was referred to consider and report upon the regulations and restrictions proper to be •observed hereafter in the alterations of the statutes, recom- mend the adoption of the following statute, to constitute the concluding chapter of the existing statutes of the Semi- nary : — CHAPTER XI. OF ALTKRATIONS OF, OR ADDITIONS TO, THE STATUTES, No proposed alteration of, or addition to the statutes, shall be considered by the Board of Trustees, unless at least one day's previous notice thereof shall be given in the Board. Nor, unless by unanimous consent, until such al- teration or addition shall have been referred to, and re- ported upon by a special committee of the trustees. All which is respectfully submitted, T. L, Ogden, John McVickar. June 2bth, 1836, Whereupon^ on motion, the statute was adopted. Dr. McVickar, on the part of the Building Committee, made a verbal report. On motion, Resolved^ That a committee be appointed to take into consideration whether any alterations in the statutes are necessary to provide for an adjournment by a less number than a quorum, and without the presence of a Bishop, and to report at the next annual meeting of this Board. Mr. Ogden, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Harison, were ap- pointed this committee. On motion, the Board adjourned, to meet in Trinity Church to-morrow afternoon, at 5 o'clock, the hour ap- pointed by the statute. Trinity Church, June 28thj 5 o'clock, P. M. The trustees met pursuant to adjournment. Present — Bishops Bowcn, H. U. Onderdonk, B. T. On- derdonk, Doane and Kemper ; Eev. Drs. Beasley, Milnor, Lyell, Wheaton, Berrian, Henshaw, McVickar, Eastburn, 548 PROCEEPINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Butler ; Eev. Messrs. Brientnall, James, Scliroeder, Croes^ Bayard, Cuming; Messrs. E. R. Jones, Lawrence, T. L, Ogden, Lorillard, Smith, Chapman, Johnson, Rogers, Hey- ■ward, and the Secretary. The meeting was opened with prayer by Bishop Bowen. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. Bishop B. T. Onderdonk nominated Mr. Joseph Julian as a trustee for the diocese of New- York, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of the Hon. N. W illiams. A communication from Mr. James N. Wells and others, in relation to the erection of an iron fence around the Seminary square, was presented and read. Whereupon, Besolved, That it be referred to the Finance Committee, to report thereon during the present session. The secretary communicated to the Board an invitation to the trustees from the Society of the Associate Alumni, to attend divine service on the occasion of the delivery of the annual sermon before the Alumni, and also an invita- tion from the Committee of Arrangements to attend the ceremony of laying the corner-stone of St. Peter's Church. On motion. Resolved, That to all the published notices of the meetings of this Board, the secretary append the names of the trustees. The report of the Finance Committee was read, as fol- lows : — The Finance Committee of the General Tlicological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, in compliance witli the statutes, beg leave to rejDort : — The Property of the Seminary consists of — 200 Mechanics' Bank shares, which cost $5,350 00 Bonds and mortgages of sundry persons in the city of New-York, amounting to 80,300 00 Loaned out temporarily, 6,800 00 Cash on hand, June 27th, 1836 554 62 Total $93,004 62 OP THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMIN-ARY. 649 Brought forward S93,004 62 From -which deducting the following, viz., the Scholarships : — Warren $2,500 00 Bishop White 2,500 00 Bishop Hobart 2,500 00 Bishop Kemp 2,000 00 Bishop Croes 2,000 00 Bishop Claggett 198 50 North Carolina 2,948 22 Thomason 2,000 00 Wainwright 2,500 00 Rhinelander. 2,000 00 Peter Roosevelt 500 00 21,646 72 The endowment of the " St. Mark's Church in the Bowery'' Professorship of Ecclesiasti- cal History 25,000 00 The Permanent Fund, to be for ever held in trust for the benefit of the library 6,000 00 The amount yet unpaid on account of the contracts for erecting the new building 2,650 00 The cost of finishing the basement and first story of west wing of the new building as chapel and lecture rooms 545 00 The cost of permanent furniture in the students' rooms in the new building 756 00 56,597 72 There will remain the sum of $36,406 90 the interest of which may be applied to the current expenses of the Seminary. The expenses of the ensuing year will probably be — Salaries to Professors Turner and Wilson, each $1,500, is. . $3,000 00 Salary to Professor IMoore 750 00 Salary to the Librarian 100 00 Allowance for a Janitor 150 00 Interest on four Scholarships, founded by the Society for Promoting Religion and Learning in the Diocese of New- York 400 00 Incidental expenses 1,050 00 Together $5,450 00 From this, deducting the interest on the above-mentioned balance of $36,406, which at 7 per cent, is 2,548 42 And the rent of ten lots west of the Tenth Avenue 300 00 ■ 2,848 42 There will remain a deficiency of income amounting to $2,601 58 550 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES The committee have great satisfaction in reporting, that the legacy of twenty thousand dollars bequeathed to the Seminary by the late Mr. George Lorillard, has been paid into the treasury, without any deduction for interest on that part of it which was anticipated by loan from his execu- tors, on the bond and mortgage of the Seminary, which are now to be cancelled. The committee have not thought proper to make any further use of the power granted them, to borrow on mort- gage of the property of the Seminary, as two bonds, amounting to $5,500, have unexpectedly been paid off during the year. There has also been received, on the 20th instant, from the executor of Mrs. Margaret Pendleton, deceased, a lega- cy of three thousand dollars, left by her to the Seminary, "to be applied by the trustees to the promotion of the pur- pose for which the Seminary was incorporated, in such manner as they may see fit." This sum is in addition to the one thousand dollars bequeathed by the same lady, to the Permanent Fund of the Library, which was received on the same day. While the committee congratulate the trustees on the increasing usefulness of the Seminary, in multiplying the number of learned and pious clergymen, who are spread- ing the blessings of the Gospel throughout our extensive country, they cannot refrain from directing the attention of the trustees to the present deficiency of income of the Seminary, in the hope that some means may be devised to prevent any further reduction of its capital. For a detailed statement of the receipts and expenses of the past year, the committee beg leave to refer to the ac- companying account current of the treasurer. Isaac Lawrence, Floyd Smith, Edward E. Jones. New- York, 21th June, 1836. The Treasurer's Annual Account, examined and audited by the Standing Committee, and accompanied by tlieir re- port thereon, was presented, and the following summary read ; whereupon, On motion, the said account was referred to Mr. Chaii- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 551 man, the Rev. Dr. Wheaton, and the Rev. Mr. James, as a Special Committee, agreeably to the provisions of the fourth chapter of the statutes. The Account Current of the Treasurer, of which the fol- lowing is a summary, exhibits the following receipts into the treasury during the past year, viz. : — Balance of account rendered 22d June, 1835 $214 11 Collections in Churches in New- Jersey, 16 15 Collections in do. in New- York 495 87 Collections in do. in Pennsylvania 10 00 Donations 283 25 Temporary loan called in 1.800 00 On account of the Permanent Fund of the Library 5,200 00 The legacy bequeathed by Mr. George Lorillard 20,000 00 Principal of two bonds paid in 5,500 00 Return premium on cancellins- Fulton fire policy 45 00 A donation to the Library Fund of the Vestry of Trinity Church in the city of New-York , 2,000 00 The legacy bequeathed by Mrs. M. Pendleton 3,000 00 Interest, dividends, and ground rent received 5,244 88 $43,809 26 The Expenditures have been — For paving southerly side of 21st street $980 23 Do. 10th Avenue and intersections ... . 1,386 59 Paid Union Bank, money borrowed 1,900 00 Hardware, crockery, repairs to old building, &c 495 96 Protestant Episcopal Press, for printing 119 17 Vaults for fuel, for the use of the occupants of the old building, in Heu of the wooden sheds worn out 798 00 Joseph Tucker, mason, on account of contract for the new building 14,250 00 Richard Wight, carpenter, on account of con- tract for the new building 8,250 00 Paid for house rent 754 71 Corporation tax on lots, omitted to be collected inl834 40 28 Do. on lots for the year 1835 148 00 Renewing Fulton fire policy in November last, 67 50 Insuring $10,000 on the new building, in Jan- nary, at the Bowery Insurance Company, and carpenter's risk. r 75 00 Insuring ^15,000 on the old building, in March, at the Firemen's Insurance Com- pany 75 00 Insuring Si 5,000 on the library, in May, at the North River Insurance Company 93 75 Carried forward $29,434 19 $43,809 26 552 PKOCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES I Brought forward $29,434 19043,809 2S Paid Rev. Dr. JMcVickar, on behalf of Library Committee, the donation of Trinity Church. 2,000 00 Paid salaries 4,800 00 Paid scholars' interest on scholarships 1 ,020 45 Loaned out temporarily 6,000 00 43,254 64 Leaving a balance in the treasury of $554 62 Edward K. Jones, Treasurer. New- York, June 21th, 1836. The report of the Faculty was presented and read, as follows : — The Faculty of the General Theological Seminary beg leave to present to the trustees their Annual Eeport. Thirty-six students have been admitted into the Semi- nary since the beginning of the session in October last, viz. : — Into the Junior Class, 31. — Robert T. Howard, A. B., Francis Beekman Lee, A. B., James Stuart Hanckel, A. B., candidates with full qualifications, of the diocese of South. Carolina. Lewis P. W. Balch, Jun., A. B., James Aber- crombie, candidates with full qualifications, of the diocese of Maryland. Wm. H. Odenheimcr, A. B., Charles Breck, A. B., candidates with full qualifications, of the diocese of Pennsylvania. B. D. Winslow, A. B., Chas. H. Ilalsey, candidates with full qualifications, of the diocese of New- Jersey. Isaac Swart, A. B., Samuel Penny, Jun., A. B., Samuel Cooke, Alfred H. Partridge, Tapping R. Chipman, "Wm, E. Eigenbrodt, A. B., John 13. Gallagher, A. B., can- didates with full qualifications, of the diocese of New- York. Henry Burroughs, Jun., A, B., John Williams, A. B., George M. Randall, candidates with full qualifications, of the Eastern Diocese. John A. Spooner, candidate with full qualifications, of the diocese of Vermont. Edward Livermore, A. B., Henry W. Swcetzer, A. B., candidates with full qualifications, of the diocese of New-Hampshire. Benj. S. Huntington, A. B., Chas. H. Lyon, A. B., on evidence of religious and moral character, and of being graduates of Columbia College. Nathaniel S. Richardson, A. B., George Warner Nichols, A. B., on evidence of reli- gious and moral character, and of being graduates of Yale College. Abel Nichols, Andrew Hiram Cornish, A. B., William Payne, A. B., on evidence of religious and moral OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 553 character, and of being graduates of Washington College. Geo. F. A. Dawson, A. M., on evidence of religious and moral character, and diploma from Harvard University. Thomas N. De Wolf, of Nova Scotia, on examination as to literary qualifications, and testimonials of religious and moral character. Into the Middle Class, 3. — Frederick Ogilby, A. B,, a can- didate with full qualifications, of the diocese of New- Jer- sey. David J. Burger, a candidate with full qualifications, of the diocese of New- York. Samuel Buel, A. B., a can- didate with full qualifications, of the diocese of Ohio, Into the Senior Class, 2. — John F. Hoff, A. B., a candidate with full qualifications, of the diocese of Pennsylvania. Frederick J. Goodwin, A. M., a candidate with full quali- fications, of the diocese of Massachusetts. The following students have, at their own request, been dismissed from the institution since the last rejDort to the trustees, viz, : — Peter E. Minard, of the Senior Class, on 5th October, 1835. Joseph Knapp, of the Middle Class, on 7th October, 1835. John Johnstone, of the Senior Class, Robert M. Chap- man, of the Middle Class, on 14th October, 1835. Edward Winthrop, of the late Junior Class, and John Williams, of the Junior Class, absent at the time on ac- count of ill health, January 20, 1836. B, M. Yarrington, of the Middle Class, Charles H. Lyon, of the Junior Class, April 6, 1836, Benjamin F. Shepard, who would have been in the pre- sent Middle Class, has died since the last report to the trustees. Thomas S. Judd has not returned this year, having, as the Faculty understand, been admitted into Holy Orders. George A. Sterling, who, at the last report, was in the Middle Class, has not returned to the Seminary. The names of the students at present connected with the Seminary are as follows, viz. : — 654 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES In the Senior Class, 28. P. Teller Babbit, A. B., candidate in tbe diocese of New- York. Amos B. Beacli, A. M., candidate of the diocese of Con- necticut. George Benton, A. B,, graduate of Washington College. John S. Brenenian, candidate in the diocese of Pennsylva- nia. John W. Brown, A. M. , candidate in the diocese of New- York. Clement M. Butler, A. B., candidate in the diocese of New- York. Wm. C. Cooley, a resident of Connecticut. Richard Cox, A. B., candidate in the diocese of New- York. Henry Crosdale, candidate of the diocese of Maryland. Thos. C. Dupout, A. B., candidate of the diocese of South Carolina. John F. Fish, candidate of the diocese of New- York. Walter E. Frankhn, candidate of the diocese of New- York. Reuben I. Germain, candidate of the diocese of New- York. Kingston Goddard, A. B., candidate in the diocese of Penn- sylvania. Frederick .J. Goodwin, A. M., candidate in the diocese of Massachusetts. John F. Hoff, A. B., candidate in the diocese of Pennsyl- vania. John W. Hoffman, A. B., candidate in the diocese of Penn- sylvania. Wm. Henry Hoit, A. M., candidate of the Eastern Diocese. Francis P. Lee, A. B., candidate of the diocese of New- Jersey. Charles Mason, A. B., candidate in the diocese of Massa- chusetts. Alfred . Alexander Miller, A. M., candidate of the diocese of Pennsylvania. James D. Nicholson, candidate of the diocese of New- York. F. F. Peake, candidate of the diocese of New- York. Henry H. Prout, candidate of the diocese of New-York. David H. Short, A. B,, a graduate of Washington College. Henry L. Storrs, A. B., candidate in the diocese of New- York. James A. Williams, A. B., candidate in the diocese of New-Jersey. Lloyd Windsor, A. B., candidate in the diocese of New- York. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 655 In the Middle Class, 30. Charles Gr. Aclj, candidate in tlie diocese of New- York. William Bliss Ashley, A. B., candidate in the diocese of Connecticut. Samuel Buel, A. B., candidate in the diocese of Ohio, David J. Burger, candidate in the diocese of New-York. Eichard F. Burnham, candidate in the diocese of Penn- sylvania. Henry Fitch, candidate in the diocese of Connecticut. Daniel I. Garrison, candidate in the diocese of New-Jersey. Edward Hardyear, A. B., candidate* in the diocese of Ten- nessee. N. Say re Harris, candidate in the diocese of Pennsylvania. Solomon G. Hitchcock, A. B., candidate in the diocese of Connecticut. Nicholas Hoppin, A. B,, graduate of Brown University. Orlando Hutton, A. B., candidate in the diocese of Mary- land. Samuel C. Kerr, A. B., candidate in the diocese of Mary- land. Henry Lawrence, candidate in the diocese of New- York. Alfred Lee, A. M., graduate of Harvard University. Daniel S. Lewis, A. B., graduate of Union College. Alfred Louderback, candidate in the diocese of Pennsyl- vania. Thomas Mallaby, candidate in the diocese of New-York. Solon W. Manney, candidate in the diocese of New- York. George W. Natt, A. B., graduate of Washington College. John Noble, candidate in the diocese of New-York. David Ogden, A. B., candidate in the diocese of Connec- ticut. Frederick Ogilby, A. B., candidate in the diocese of New- Jersey. Guy E. Pinching, candidate in the diocese of New- York. Ferdinand Eogers, A. B., candidate in the diocese of New- York. Thomas G. Salter, A. M., graduate of Eutgers' College. Anthony Ten Broeck, A. B., candidate in the diocese of New-York. Wm. Thurston, A. B., graduate of Amherst College. Wm, White, A. B., candidate in the diocese of Pennsyl- vania. E. Wilson AYiltbank, A. M., candidate in the diocese of Pennsylvania. 556 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES In the Junior Class, 29. James Abercrombie, candidate in the diocese of Maryland. Lewis P. W. Balch, Jun,, A. B., candidate in the diocese of Maryland. Charles Brcck, A. B., candidate in the diocese of Pennsyl- vania, Henry Burroughs, Jun., A. B., candidate of the Eastern Diocese. Tapping R. Chipman, candidate of the diocese of New- York. Samuel Cooke, candidate of the diocese of New-York. Andrew H. Cornish, A. B., graduate of Washington Col- lege. George F. A. Dawson, A. M., graduate of Harvard Uni- versity. Thomas N. De Wolf, of Nova Scotia. William E. Eigenbrodt, A. B., candidate of the diocese of New- York. John B. Gallagher, A. B., candidate of the diocese of New- York. Charles H. Halsey, candidate of the diocese of New- Jersey. James Stuart Hanckel, A. B., candidate of the diocese of South Carolina. Eobert T. Howard, A. B., candidate of the diocese of South Carolina. Benjamin S. Huntington, A. B.., graduate of Columbia Col lege. F. Beekman Lee, A. B., candidate of the diocese of South Carolina. Edward Livermore, A. B., candidate of the diocese of New- Hampshire. Abel Nichols, A. B., graduate of Washington College. George W. Nichols, A. B., graduate of Yale College. Williamll. Odenheimer, A. B., candidate in the diocese of Pennsylvania. Alfred ll. Partridge, candidate in the diocese of New- York. William Payne, A. B., graduate of Washington College. Samuel Penny, Jun., A. B., candidate in the diocese of New-York. George M. Randall, candidate in the Eastern Diocese. Nathaniel S. Richardson, A. B., graduate of Yale College. John Aldcn Spooner, candidate in the diocese of Vermont. Isaac Swart, A. B., candidate in the diocese of New-York. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 557 Henry TV. Sweetzer, A. B., candidate in the diocese of JSTew-IIampsliire. Benjamin D. Winslow, A. B,, candidate in the diocese of New- Jersey. Tlie course of study lias not materially varied since the last report of the trustees. All which is respectfully submitted. Benjamin T. Onderdonk, President. Clement C. Moore, Secretary. June 27th, 1836. The following statement was presented and read, and, on motion, was referred to the Committee on the State of the Seijiinary : — Department of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence in the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church : — The undersigned having, at the request of the Standing Committee of the Board of Trustees of the General Theo- logical Seminary, assumed the provisional charge of the Department of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence on the first of April last, respectfully reports : That he has endeavored from that period faithfully to discharge the full duties of the department, in accordance with the provisions of the statutes. In the branch of Pastoral Theology, the want was sensibly felt of proper text-books : those formerly used having already been studied by the Senior Class, and being, from their scarcity, out of the reach of the other classes. In this branch, therefore, with the exception of occasional reference to " Bishop White on the Ordination Ofl&ces," the undersigned has contented himself with verbal instructions, introduced on every proper occasion ; and, in order as far as possible to supply the want of formal reci- tations from a text -book, he has given written lectures on some of the most important topics, especially upon those in regard to which information was desired and formally re- quested by the members of the Senior Class. These lectures have been addressed to the students of all the classes uni» tedly assembled. In the Department of Pulpit Eloquence, there have been required from the students, and presented by them in course, 658 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OP TRUSTEES written scliemes or outlines of sermons or texts previously assigned, and analyses of arguments and abstracts of re- marks on subjects assigned without text; which have been examined and corrected in private. There have also been submitted to him for private examination ninety sermons, viz. : forty-one from the Senior Class, twenty-three from the Middle, and twenty-six from the Junior ; which have been fully corrected, with the reasons for such correction, remarks as to style, plan, arrangement, &c., and such hints for sermonizing as seemed necessary, appended at length. The entire day of Monday in each week, with one excep- tion, when the chapel was otherwise occupied, has been de- voted to the performance of public exercises in the Chapel of St. Peter's, in the reading of the service of the Church, and the delivery of sermons by the students in course — the morning being devoted to the Senior Class, and the afternoon to the Middle and Junior Classes. The service, on one occasion with, and on the other without the Litany, being assigned in performance to two students of the Senior Class in the morning, and to one from the Middle, and one from the Junior Class, in the afternoon. Four of the former delivering sermons in the morning, and two gentlemen from each of the latter classes in the afternoon ; so that on that day, an exercise in reading the service was performed by four students, and sermons delivered by eight other gentlemen: free and full criticisms being given by the subscriber, both as to the reading of the service, and the composition and delivery of the sermons, together with such general remarks from himself, and from approved authors on sermonizing, as were required by the various faults most commonly noticed. It will not, it is trusted, be deemed presuming, if the suggestion is respectfully made, that in addition to the one day now given by the statutes to this department, from two to four hours in each week should be assigned to each class for instructions, recitations, and examinations, both on the correct principles of sermonizing, and on the various subjects connected with pastoral theology. Even with the present number of students, a single day (weekly) is only sufficient for such exercises in reading from the ch^sk and pulpit as are absolutely necessary to make the tui-n of each student return from three to four times to the Senior Class, and about twice to the other classes during the year. This day, therefore, should be exclusively devoted to public ex- ercises, and additional time should of course be allowed OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 659 for private instructions and examinations on tlie studies of the department,* All whicli is respectfully submitted. Hugh Smith. The following communication was also read : — To the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Semiit art of the Protestant Episcopal Church. On receiving, in December last, the request of the Stand- ing Committee to give instruction in the Evidences of Christianity and Moral Science, in its relation to Theology, I entered at once on the duties assigned to me, and have since met the Junior Class one day in every week. In the conduct of the department, I have endeavored to exhibit the Catholic Church as the keeper and luiiness of Holy Writ, to show that the reception of her testimony, as transmitted from age to age, is consonant wit*h those laws and principles of human nature on which the most impor- tant aftairs of life are conducted ; and that the rise and progress of infidelity in modern times has been an unna- tural rupture of these just and rational laws, traceable, in great part, to the erroneous and arrogant views of the au- thority of the Church, which had grown up previously to the Keformation, and have since been perpetuated by the papacy. I have dwelt on this aspect of the subject as justifying, on philosophic grounds, in the case of the ma- jority of people, the habit of assent to the testimony of the Universal Church ; as exposing the fallacy of the spe- cious and popular view, that in order to become a rational believer, a man must first set out as an unbeliever ; as es- tablishing, in the case of infidel opponents, the presumptive argument in favor of Christianity, and in every instance of objection, throwing on them the burden of proof In conformity to this view, the arguments on the genuineness, authenticity, credibility, &c., &c., of the inspired volume, which are ordinarily brought forward to repel infidel objec- tions, have been rather exhibited to be, as in fact they are, an analysis of the collective testimony of the OJiurch, consi- dered as the witness and guardian of Holy Writ. In this * Cheerful testimony is borne to the generally punctual attendance upon the exercises of the department by the members of the several classes, their respectful attention to the instructions given, and their faithful performance of the duties assigned. 560 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES way it is conceived that the studies of this important de- partment may be so directed as to avoid the danger of engendering skej)tical or irreverent habits of mind, and to furnish those who hope to be the authorized depositaries of the testimony of the Church, with that full and accurate knowledge of its details, which will enable them, with the Divine blessing, faithfully to discharge the trust to be com- mitted to them, of testifying, in their generation, concern- ing the things of the kingdom of God. On these principles the Junior Class have been examin- ed, from an approved text-book, on the several subjects of the necessity of a revelation, the character of the works of modern deistical writers, the genuineness and authenticity of the books of the Old and New Testaments, the credi- bility of the inspired writers and their narratives, the con- firmation of their veracity derived from civil and natural history, the collateral testimony of profane writers, and especially on the proofs of the inspiration of the Scrip- tures derived from miracles. It may be proper to add, that the course of instruction has been varied by the de- livery of several written lectures specially prepared for the class. All which is respectfully offered. Samuel Seabury. June 29, 1836. On motion. Resolved^ That the thanks of the trustees be presented to the Eev. Hugh Smith and the Rev. Samuel Seabury for their valuable services in the departments re- spectively allotted to them. The report of the Library Committee was read, as fol- lows : — The Library Committee of the General Theological Semi- nary respectfully present, as their report of the state and increase of the library, the appended lists, Avith the annexed summary. Signed by order of the Library Committee, Benjamin T. Onderdonk, Chairman. William R. Whittingham, Secretary. Jane 28, 1836. Of the general theological seminary. 561 SUMMARY. Total increase of library from June 23d, 1835, to June 22d, 1836: — By Donation 475 volumes. By Purchase 418 " 893 " Of which are, folios, 131; quartos, 73; octavos and under, 689. Number of volumes reported June 23d, 1835, 4,071 Add, novr reported, 893 Present number, 4,964 Of Tvhichlare, folios, 935; quartos, 741 ; octavos and under, 3,288. Donors to the library from June 23d, 1835, to June 22d, 1836:— Vols. Mr. Chas. G. Ackley, a student in the Seminary, 1 Rev. E. Ballard, an Alumnus, 3 Mr. J. W. Brown, a student, , 1 Rev. Charles Burroughs, D. D., 3 " A Friend," in Maryland, 2 W. H. Harison, Esq., 40 President and Fellows of Harvard University, 4 Rev. Drs. Hawks and Turner, ~ 22 From the late Bishop Hobart, through Bishop B. T. Onder- donk, 2 Rev. Thomas Hartwell Home, A.M., England, through Dr. Turner and Bishop Doane, 2 From Rev. T. C. Leaver, Halifax, N. S., 10 Mr. C. H. Lyons, a student in the Seminary, 7 Mr. Bard McVickar, 14 T. W. Murphy, 1 New-York Protestant Episcopal Press, 57 Bishop B. T. Onderdonk, 10 Bishop H. U. Onderdonk, 4 Mr. Paraclete Potter, 4 Rev. David Robertson, of Scotland, through Bishop Brownell, 3 Rev. J. J. Robertson, D. D., missionary in Greece, through Dr. Turner, 14 Rev. J. Rodney, 3 Rev. Henry J. Rose, Cambridge, England, through Bishop Ives 1 From Captain Spencer, from the library of the late Rev. Dr. Wilkins, 103 Mr. T. A. Spencer, 1 Dr. Caleb Ticknor, 1 Rev. W. R. Whittingham, on the part of the late Bishop Jebb, 5 J. A. Williams, and W. R. Whittingham, Mr. Witherby, England, 4 The Venerable Edward Wix, Archdeacon of New-Found- land, through Bishop B. T. Onderdonk, 4 36 # <«. 562 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Besides the above, a considerable additional donation from the Eev. Thomas Hartwell Home, of England, another from the " Oriental Translation Fund Association," and several from other donors, are understood to be in the hands of the chairman of the Committee for the Increase of the Library, not yet placed in the library, in consequence of its present exposed condition. On motion. Resolved^ That in case any individual or indi- viduals should present books, sufficient for an alcove in the Library, the Standing Committee have power to confer upon the donor or donors the privilege of naming such alcove, subject to the approbation of said committee. On motion. Resolved^ That the committee appointed the 13th of January last, to make suitable efforts for the endow- ment of a Professorship of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, be discharged from further consideration of the subject. ^ Bishop Doane submitted the following preamble and re- solutions, which were adopted : — Whereas, the Department of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence in this Seminary is justly regarded as of the highest importance in preparing the students of this Seminary for the high office at which they aim, as preachers of the Gospel, and pastors of the flock of Christ; and Whereas^ after several expressions of this Board decla- rative of its desire that it should be filled without delay, the said professorship still continues vacant from the want of means for its support ; and Whereas, the Board, though it has not now at its dispo- sal the means necessary to effect that object, relies with confidence on the members of the Church, as justly appre- ciating the importance of said professorship, and possessing abundantly the means and the will for its endowment : therefore Resolved, That it is expedient and proper to make an im- mediate and urgent appeal to the members of the Church throughout the United States, to endow a Professorship of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence in this Seminary ; and Resolved further, That an agent be appointed by this OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 663 ^pjj^ Board to present sucli appeal, and to solicit subscriptions to the amount of at least $25,000, for such endowment. Whereupon, on motion, it was Resolved, That a Special Committee be appointed to nominate a suitable agent to this Board, under the above resolutions, and to report the proper compensation for such agent. Bishop Doane, Dr. McVickar, Mr. Croes, and Mr. T. L. Ogden, were accordingly appointed. Moved and carried, That the report of this committee be received to-morrow afternoon at 6 o'clock. Adjourned, June 29, 1836. The trustees met pursuant to adjournment. Present — Bishops Bowen, Browuell, B. T. Onderdonk, Doane and Kemper ; Kev. Drs. McVickar, Beasley, East- burn, Lyell, Wheaton ; Rev. Messrs. Boyd, Bayard, Brient- nall, Croes, Cuming, Schroeder, James; Messrs. Law- rence, Smith, Chapman, Johnson, Harison, T. L. Ogden, Rogers, Lorillard, Heyward, Verplanck, Collett, and the Secretary. The meeting was opened with prayer by Bishop Bowen. The minutes of yesterday were read and approved. Bishop Doane, from the committee appointed to nomi- nate a suitable agent, &c., &;c., made a report nominating the Rev. John W". James, assistant minister of Christ Church, Philadelphia, as an agent, and recommending, as a compensation, that he receive ten per cent, on the amount of moneys collected, in lieu of all other charges. Whereupon, on motion, the report was accepted. On motion, Resolved, unanimously, That the Rev. John W. James be, and he is hereby appointed, an agent, in conformity with the recommendation of the above report. On motion, Resolved, That the testimonials to be con- ferred at the ensuing Commencement, be signed, on the part of this Board, by a committee composed of two Bishops, two presbyters, and two laymen, and by as many others of the trustees as may be convenient. The Right Rev. Bishops Bowen and Brownell, Rev. Dr. Lyell, Rev. Mr. Schroeder, Mr. T. L. Ogden, and Mr. W. Johnson, were appointed this committee. 564 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Bishop Onderdonk, of New- York, submitted the follow- ing addition to the statutes, and moved that it be referred to a special committee, agreeably to the requisitions of the chapter touching alterations of, or additions to, the sta- tutes : — " When an Alumnus of this Seminary, having completed its fall course of study, being of the grade of Master of Arts, and having been at least nine years in Priest's Or- ders, shall be unanimously recommended to this Board by the Faculty, as having favorably distinguished himself by some published work or works in theology, and shall also be certified by the Bishop, or if there be no Bishop, by the Standing Committee of the diocese to which he belongs, to be a clergyman in good and respectable standing, and dis- tinguished for literary and theological attainments, this Board will recommend him to some college for the degree of Doctor in Divinity." Moved, That the Special Committee to whom this statute is referred be instructed to report thereon at the next stated meeting of this Board. Lost. The motion of reference to a special committee was then adopted, and the following persons were appointed said committee : — Bishops B. T. Onderdonk and Brownell ; Eev. Drs. Beasley, Wheaton and Eastburn ; Messrs. Ogden and Johnson. The Finance Committee, to whom had been referred the communication in relation to the erection of an iron fence around the Seminary square, presented a report, together with certain resolutions. Wliereupon, it was moved and carried. That the report be laid upon the table until to-morrow. On motion, the report laid on the table at the last stated meeting of the Board, June 25, 1835, in relation to the conferring of degrees in divinity on tlic Alumni of the Seminar}'-, was called up and referred to the S])ccial Com- mittee on the statute proposed by Bishop B. T. Onderdonk. The Rev. Dr. Jarvis, of the diocese of Connecticut, was nominated as a trustee for the same, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the removal from the diocese of the Right Rev. Bishop Kemper, and W. W. Boardman, Esq., of the OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 565 same diocese, to supply the vacancy occasioned by tiie decease of the Hon. Nathan Smith, On motion of Bishop Onderdonk, of New- York, Resolved^ That a committee be appointed to take into consideration chapter 1 of the statutes, in order to ascertain whether any alterations can be made in the time of hold- ing the Examinations and Commencements. Bishops B. T, Onderdonk and Doane, Rev. Dr. McYickar, Eev. Mr. Croes, and Mr. Harison, were appointed this committee. On motion of Bishop Doane, Resolved^ That a committee be appointed to confer with the Faculty, and to report to this Board, whose duty it shall be to inquire whether any, and if any, what rules of internal discipline are necessary for the good order and well-being of the Seminary ; and also to propose such regulations, should any be required, as are expedient for the distribution of the hours of recita- tion and other exercises. Bishops Doane, Brownell, and Kemper, Dr. Wheaton, and Mr. Verplanck, were appointed this committee. Moved and carried, That the Board will go into an elec- tion to supply vacancies, upon the nominations which have been made at this session, to-morrow afternoon at 6 o'clock. Adjourned until 5 P. m. on Thursday. Trinity Church, June 30, 1836. 5 o'clock, P. II The trustees met pursuant to adjournment- Present — -Bishops Bowen, Brownell, B. T. Onderdonk, and Doane ; Rev. Drs. Beasley, Berrian, Mead, McVickar, Lyell ; Rev. Messrs. Bayard, Brientnall, Boyd, James, Schroeder ; Messrs. T. L. Ogden, D. B. Ogden, Johnson, Harison, Chapman, Lorillard, Rogers, and the Secretary. The minutes of yesterday were read and approved. The Special Committee on the Treasurer's Annual Ac- count presented their report, which, on motion, was ac- cepted, and ordered to be entered on the minutes. The committee to whom was referred the treasurer's an- nual account, under the 3d section of chapter 4 of the sta- tutes, respectfully report, — 566 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ^^^., That tliey have examined the account of the treasurer, -^P^ and the report of the Standing Committee thereon, an^ have made such inquiries relative to the same as appeared to them necessary or useful, and have received explana- tions in answer to their inquiries satisfactory to the com- mittee, and find nothing which, in the opinion of the com- mittee, requires the special notice of the Board of Trustees. Thomas Chapman, N. S. Wh EATON, J. W. James. The Committee on the State of the Seminary reported as follows : — The Committee on the General State of the Seminary cannot proceed to report the discharge of the duties en- trusted to them without congratulating the Board on the completion and occupation, to the extent of more than two- thirds, of the new building commenced last year. They are gratified in being able to express their great satisfaction with the work so far as it is accomplished. Experience has suggested many imjjrovements in its construction, of which the limited state of the funds of the Seminary, at the time of the erection of the former building, did not allow the adoption. The new building, besides apartments for one of the jDrofessors, which occupy the eastern wing, fur- nishes accommodation for one hundred and ten students. There are also in the western wing a chapel, and commo- dious lecture-rooms in the first and basement stories. The stories above these remain in an unfinished state. The committee applaud the discretion of the Building Commit- tee in making such arrangements for the public rooms alluded to above as supply great accommodation at a very trifling expense, and do not at all interfere with an}'- future appropriation of the wing in which they are. The com- mittee are especially pleased with the arrangement of the dormitories in most of the rooms of this building. The plan combines, in an eminent degree, convenience, propri- ety, and healthfulness. It has been reasonably believed that a want of proper ventilation in these apartments has been the cause of no little indisposition among the stu- dents ; and deeming this a consideration of paramount im- portance, they do not hesitate to recommend to the Board, that the old building, so far as the dormitories and the OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 567 proper ventilation of the rooms are regarded, be conformed, as nearly as may be, to the new. They recommend that the approaching vacation be improved for this purpose, and that such notice be given to the occupants of the sev- eral rooms as will enable them to make a proper disposition of their furniture and books. In addition to this, the committee regret to learn that the roof of the old building, is so defective as not only to cause serious inconvenience to the occupants, but to threaten injury to the building, unless speedily and thoroughly re- paired. The floors of the basement story, too, are much decayed, from the want of a cellar below, and must soon be replaced. On inquiry, they iind that the manner in which the foundation walls are laid does not allow a cellar of the usual depth to be dug; an excavation, hoAvever, may be made, the committee are told, which will answer all the purposes of ventilation ; and this, as called for both for the preservation of the building, and for the health of the students, they recommend to be done. The committee were pleased with drawings which were shown them of a mode of furnishing the rooms, which will supply, at a very small additional expense, the most im- portant articles of furniture. Should the plan be found to answer as well as is expected, they recommend its ex- tension to all the rooms, as well on the score of advantage to the buildings, as of economy to the students. The com- mittee recommend an examination of the roof of the new building, which they are told admits the rain. They also express the hope that the present convenient opportunity will be embraeed for laying out and improving the grounds about the Seminary, for the better promotion of the health and recreation of the students, as well as for the cultiva- tion and gratification of their taste. The committee observed with pleasure a valuable im- provement in the old building, in a vault for storing the fael used by the students. In the new edifice this object is secured by spacious cellars. The committee regret to say that they observe, both within and without the building, a want of cleanliness, which is certainly unbecoming, and probably injurious to health. It might be remedied in part by the order of the Board, that the rooms and halls should be cleansed at suitable periods, at its own expense. In part it must de- pend on the good sense and good taste of the students themselves. 568 PROCEEI>INGS OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES The committee having instituted accurate inquiry into the expenses of residence at the Seminary, find them to be as follows : — ■ Boarding, at an average cost of 28 cents per day, during the term of nine months, or 263 da5's, is ,....,.... $73 64 Washing, at an average oi" 32 cents per week, is 1 1 84 Lights, for the whole period » 5 00 Fuel, two students occupying each room 8 00 Expenses for the whole time, exclusive of clothes, travel- ling, and contingencies S98 48 The advance of these charges above those of former years will be readily accounted for by the increased cost of every necessary of life. The coniinittee having had referred to them the report of the reverend gentleman having provisional charge of the Department of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, for the consideration of his suggestion, that more time be granted for the exercises in that department, are of opinion that the suggestion is reasonable ; but inasmuch as the whole subject of the exercises of the Seminary is referred to a special committee, they beg to be discharged from the further consideration of the subject. In conclusion, the committee offer for adoption by the Board, the following resolutions : — Resolved, That the Standing Committee be authorized to make such arrangements as they may deem proper, for the laying out and improvement of the grounds about the Seminary ; to repair the roof of the old building, or, if that cannot be done, to have a substantial new roof put thereon ; and to cause the interior of the same, as i:egards the dormitories and effectual ventilation, to be conformed, so far as may be, to the plan adopted in the new ; that these alterations and rei)airs be made, if practicable, dur- ing the next vacation, and that such notice of the intention be given to the students occupying the rooms in the same, as may enable them safely to dispose of their furniture and books. JResolved, That the Building Committee be continued, with power, and that it be recommended to them, if the plans exhibited for furnishing the rooms in a uniform manner be found to answer the purpose, to extend the same to all of them. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 569 Resolved^ That the Standing Committee be specially in- structed to make due arrangements for keeping the build- ings in a state of proper cleanliness. Resolved^ That the Committee on the General State of the Seminary be discharged from the further consideration of tlie report referred to^them from the Department of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, on the ground that a special committee of the Board more recently appointed has cognizance of that subject. All which is respectfully submitted, for the committee, G. W. DoANE, Chairman. The resolutions being under discussion, their considera- tion was, on motion, suspended, for the purpose of proceed- ing to an election to supply vacancies in the Board upon the nominations which had been previously made ; where- upon, it was moved and carried, that the Board go into a viva voce election upon said nominations. The Eev. Alonzo Potter, D. D., and Mr. Joseph Julian, were unanimously elected trustees of the diocese of New- York, and the Rev. Dr. Jarvis and Wm, W. Boardman, Esq., were unanimously elected trustees of the diocese of Connecticut. The Board then resumed the consideration of the reso- lutions proposed by the Committee on the State of the Seminary, which were adopted, and the question being taken on the report of the committee, it was accepted. On motion of Mr. James, the following resolutions were adopted : — Resolved^ That the treasurer be requested to lay before the trustees, on the first day of every stated meeting, a list of the scholarships, with the names of the students who are their incumbents. Resolved^ That if at the beginning of 'any session one or more scholarships should be vacant, it be the duty of the treasurer to give information thereof to the person or per- sons who have the right of presentation. Resolved, That the secretary be directed to address a circular to the several Bishops of the Church, comjnuni- 570 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES eating the continued deficiency in the annual income of the Seminary, and request them to adopt such methods as may seem to them best for obtaining aid in their several dioceses, in conformity with the resolutions of the General Convention of 1835. Bishop B. T. Onderdonk, from the committee appointed to take into consideration chapter 1 of the statutes, in order to ascertain whether any alterations can be made in the time of holding the Examinations and Commencements, reported sundry alterations and amendments, whi(;h, on motion, were referred to a special committee, consisting of Dr. Mead, Mr. Bayard, and Mr. D. B. Ogden. Bishop Onderdonk, of New- York, submitted the follow- ing proposed alteration of the statutes, viz. : — That 1st section of chapter 8 be so altered as that the ter- mination of the second session be on the Commencement day. Whereupon, on motion, it was referred to the same Special Committee. The same gentleman, from the Special Committee to whom had been referred the proposed statute relative to the degree of Doctor in Divinity, reported the following resolution, which was adopted : — Resolved^ That the proposed statute relative to the degree of Doctor in Divinity be laid over for consideration at the next stated meeting of the Board ; and that a committee be now appointed to consider the expediency of applying to the honorable the Legislature of New- York, for authority for this Board to confer on the Alumni of this Seminary degrees in divinity ; and should they deem it expedient, to adopt measures for applying accordingly. On motion, Resolved^ That the above committee consist of seven. The following gentlemen were appointed : — Stephen Warren, Gideon Lee, Philip J. Van Eensselaer, David E. Evans, Thomas L. Ogden, Kev. Dr. McVickar, Gulian C. Verplanck. On motion. Resolved, That it be referred to Bishop Onder- donk, of New- York, and the secretary, to make a proper arrangement of all the statutes of this Seminary now in force, incorporating into them all the amendments made thereto ; and to cause an edition of one thousand copies of OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 571 tlie same, together with the Act of Incorporation, and Constitution of the Seminary, to be printed. Resolved^ That one copy of the statutes, &c., thus printed, be sent to every trustee, and the remainder be at the dis- posal of the Standing Committee. On motion, Resolved, That in lieu of the entire report of the Library Committee, the secretary cause to be published in the minutes a summary of said report, containing the names of donors, and the number of volumes presented by them, respectively. On motion of Bishop Doane, Resolved^ That a committee be appointed to confer with the Faculty, and to report as to the best mode of selecting the members of the Senior Class who shall take part in the exercises of the Annual Commencement, when the class is too numerous for exercises to be assigned to all. Bishop Doane, Mr. James, and Mr. Chapman, were ap- pointed this committee. The communication touching the erection of an iron fence around the Seminary square was then called up, and after discussion thereupon, was, on motion, again laid upon the table until to-morrow. The Board then adjourned, to meet again at St, John's Chapel, as soon as the exercises of the Commencement had closed. St. John's Chapel, July Ist^ Half-past two, P.M. The trustees met pursuant to adjournment. Present — Bishops Bowen, Brownell, H. U. Onderdonk, B. T. Onderdonk, Doane, and Kemper ; Eev. Drs. Mc- Vickar, Beasley, Eastburn ; Eev. Messrs. James, Croes, Brientnall, Bayard, Schroeder; Messrs. Verplanck, E. E. Jones, Lorillard, Johnson, Chapman, Harison, and the Secretary. The minutes of yesterday were read and approved. On motion of Bishop Onderdonk, of New-York, Resolved, That the secretary be, and he is hereby author- ized to affix the seal of this corporation to the testimonials 572 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES this day given to the members of the late Senior Class, and subscribed agreeably to the order of this Board, in its be- half, by a committee of the same. The Committee on the Examination of the Students re- ported as follows : — The committee appointed for the Examination of the Students, unanimously express the very high satisfaction with which that duty has been discharged. The classes which have been examined in tbeir presence have been the following, and in the following order : — The Senior Class, by Professor Wilson, in Systematic Divinity ; by Bishop Onderdonk, in the Nature, Ministry, and Polity of the Church ; and by Professor Whittingham, in Ecclesiastical History. The Middle Class, by Professor Turner, in the Criticism of the New Testament ; and by Professor Moore, in Hebrew. The Junior Class, by the Rev. Mr. Seabury, acting provisionally in that department, in the Evidences of Christianity, and in Moral Science, as connected with Theology. In every department the examination was thorough, and was well sustained. The results afford the strongest evi- dence of the ability and zeal of the professors, and of the attention and industry of the students; and aftbrd, also, the most powerful recommendation of the institution to the prayers and patronage of the Church. It will be seen that the largest portion of time was given to the examina- tion of the Senior Class. The two other classes, it should be here stated, were thoroughly examined at the close of the first term. Of the Senior Class, the committee feel themselves impelled to say, that seldom have they witness- ed an examination more entirely excellent and honorable. By the committee, G. W. DOANE, Jackson Kemper, L. P. Bayard, Manton Eastburn, Thomas Chapman. On motion, JResolved, That this report be accepted, and entered on the minutes. The committee to whom had been referred yesterday the proposed amendments to the statutes, touching the time of OF THE GENEKAL THEOLOGICAL SEMLNAKY. 573 examinations, &c., presented a report recommending tlieir adoption. "Whereupon, the report being under consideration, it was moved and carried that it be indefinitely postponed. On motion of Bishop Onderdonk, of Pennsylvania, Resolved^ That the examination at the close of the year of the several classes, shall proceed at the same time. The communication touching the erection of an iron fence around the Seminary grounds was then, on motion, taken up for consideration. Whereupon, on motion, it was Resolved^ That the secre- tary be directed respectfully to inform the gentlemen who have made this communication, that the Board of Trustees decline adopting the proposal at the present time, and that the further consideration of the subject be postponed by this Board. The Kev. Mr. James presented a communication to the Board, which, on motion, was ordered to be entered on the minutes, as follows : — To the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary ; In accepting the important duty the trustees have as- signed me, I do so with diffidence as to my success, yet with a hearty desire to accomplish an object so essentially connected with the due usefulness of the institution. I must say, however, that I have other duties to perform, which even this will not allow me to neglect ; and that I shall be able to pursue the agency only in those intervals which can be conveniently made in the performance of my parochial engagements. I beg leave to ask of the trustees their co-operation in advocating and advancing the endow- ment to be asked, in whatever manner their opportunities will allow. Under the conviction of the great benefits to result to the Church, from a liberal provision for the Professorship of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, I look for God's blessing on the enterprise, and engage in it under his favor. Very respectfully submitted. J. W. James. 1^ 57-i PROCEEDmGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Resolved, That the several trustees of this Seminary be requested to co-operate in advocating and advancing, in such a manner as their opportunities will allow, the en- dowment above referred to. A reconsideration was moved and carried of the resolu- tion passed yesterday, in relation to the treasurer's giving notice of the vacancy in scholarships at the beginning of a session ; whereupon, it was amended so as to require that the treasurer should give notice of such vacancy to the person or persons having the right of presentment, as soon as it occurs. On motion. Resolved, That the Standing Committee be directed to report, at the next stated meeting of the Board, on a proper kind of fence for the Seminary square, and the estimated expense thereof. On motion. Resolved, That the Board proceed to the elec- tion of a Treasurer, Standing Committee, and Finance Committee, for the year ensuing. Upon counting the ballots, the following gentlemen were found to be duly elected, viz. : — • Mr. Edward E. Jones, Treasurer. Standing Committee, Rev. Dr. Lyell, Mr. T. L. Ogden, Rev. Dr. Berrian, Mr. D. S. Jones, Rev. Dr. Milnor, Mr. Isaac Lawrence, Rev. Dr. McVickar, Mr. P. A. Jay, Rev. Dr. Hawks, Mr. J. Lorillard, Rev. Mr. Taylor, Mr. F. Smith ; Together with Mr. Edward R. Jones, Treasurer. Rev. Dr. Anthon, Secretary. Finance Committee, Mr. Isaac Lawrence, Mr. J. Lorillard, Mr. P. A. Jay, Mr. Floyd Smith ; Too-ether with the Treasurer. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 5^^ Resolved, That it be referred to the treasurer and secre- tary to defray all the necessary expenses of this annual meeting. Ordered, That the secretary publish, with all convenient dispatch, the proceedings of this Board during its present session. The Board of Trustees then adjourned. Attested, Henry Anthon, Secretary of the Board. ADDITION TO STATUTES, 1836. CHAPTER XI. OF ALTERATIONS OF, OR ADDITIONS TO, THE STATUTES. No proposed alteration of, or addition to, the statutes, shall be considered by the Board of Trustees, unless at least one day's previous notice thereof shall be given in the Board. Nor, unless by unanimous consent, until such al- teration or addition shall have been referred to, and re- ported upon by a Special Committee of the Trustees. rornMng^i BOAED OF TRUSTEES OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF THE PEOTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHUECH IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.* TRUSTEES OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. New-Hampshire. — Eev. C. Burroughs, D. D. ; Edward Cutts. Rhode Islaiid. — Eev. N. B. Crocker, D. D., Eev. Salmon Wheaton, D. D. Massachusetts. — Eev. J. M. Wainwriglit, D, B,, Eev. Edward Ballard, Eev. Theodore Edson, Eev. Z. Mead; Edward A. Newton, Lester Tilley. Connecticut. — Eev. H. Croswell, B. B., Eev. B. Burhans, B. B., Eev. K S. Wheaton, B. B., Eev. B. Judd, B. B., Eev. S. F. Jarvis, B. B. ; W. W. Boardman, E. Adams, P. A. Cannon, S. H. Huntington, J. L. Bush. New-York.— Rqy. B. Butler, B. B., Eev. T, Lyell, B. B., Eev. W. Berrian, B. B., Eev. A. Potter, B. B., Eev. j: McVickar, B. B., Eev. J. Milnor, B. B., Eev. W. Creigh- ton, B. D., Eev. H. Anthon, B. B., Eev. F. L. Hawks, B. B., Eev. J. Bead, B. B., Eev. L. Smith, Eev. F. H. Cuming, Eev. J. F. Schroeder, B. B., Eev. L. P. Bayard, Eev. J. Brown, Eev. P. A. Proal, Eev. M. Eastburn, B. B., Eev. T. IB Taylor, B. B., Eev. H. J. Whitehouse, B. B., Eev. W. Shelton, Eev. E. M. Johnson, Eev. J. M. Forbes ; N. Eogers, B. S. Jones, E. E. Jones, S. War- * At their Stated Annual Meeting, held from 26th of June to 1st of July, 1837. 37 578 PROCEEDmGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ren, T. L. Ogden, J. Lawrence, J). E. Evans, J. Lorillard; J. Emott, J, Julian, J. C. Spencer, Wm. Johnson, D. B, Ogden, F. Smith, P. A. Jay, G. Lee, H. G. Wisner, W. H. Harison, P. G. Stuyvesant, G. C. Verplanck, P. J. Van Eensselaer, J. D. Dickerson, J. A. Dix. Neiv-Jersey. — Rev. F. Beasley, D. D., Eev. J. Croes, Rev, M, H. Henderson ; M. W. CoUett, Thomas Chapman. Pennsylvania. — Rev. W. 11. Delancey, J). D., Rev. G. Upfold, D. D., Rev. J. Rodney, Jun., Rev. Levi Bull, Rev. Geo. Boyd, Rev. H. W. Ducachet, M. B. ; David Scott, J. Read, Wm. Meredith, Hon. J. Reed, James S, Smith, Ben- jamin Stiles, Esq. Delaware. — Hon. S. Paynter. f Maryland.— Rqy. W. E. Wyatt, D. B., Rev. J. Johns, D. D., Rev. J, P. K. Henshaw, D. D., Rev. J. Spencer, D. B. ; Judge Brice, Judge Eccleston, F. S. Key, J. C. Herbert. Virginia. — Rev. R. Keith, B. D., Rev. N. H. Cobbs, Rev, E. McGuire ; Br. C. Berkeley, P. Nelson. North Carolina. — Rev. William M. Green ; Buncan Cameron, Josiah Collins. South Carolina. — Rev. C. E. Gadsden, B. B., Rev. A. Gibbs, Rev. C. Hanckel, Rev. P. T. Gervais, Rev. W. H. Barnewell, Rev. P. Trapier ; Thomas Lowndes, Wm. Hey- ward, B. E. Huger, Br. J. Stuart, Br. P. Tidyman. Georgia. — Rev. E. Neufville. Tennessee. — Rev. L. Polk. Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama, Michigan, Maine, and Ver- mont, no nominations. OF THE &ENEKAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, 579 PROCEEDINGS, &C. At a stated meeting of the Trustees of the Greneral TKeological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in Trinity Church, New- York, June 26th, 1837 :— • Present-— BAght Eev. Bishops H, U. Onderdonk, B. T. Onderdonk, Ives, Mcllvaine, and Doane. Connecticut. — Rev. Dr. Jarvis, J. H. Huntington. New- York. — Rev. Drs. Lyell, Milnor, McVickar, Berrian, Eastburn, Taylor, Schroeder, and Anthon ; Rev. Messrs. Bayard, Cuming, Forbes ; Messrs. Rogers, T. L. Ogden, D. B. Ogden, Lorillard, Johnson, Lawrence, Stuyvesant, Harison. New-Jersey. — Rev. Mr. Croes, Mr. M. W. Collett. Pennsylvania. — Rev. Mr. Boyd. Delaware. — Hon. S. Paynter. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Right Rev. H. U. Onderdonk. The minutes of the last stated meeting were read, and approved. On motion, the Board proceeded to the election of a secretary for the year ensuing, when, upon counting the ballots, the Rev. Dr. Anthon was found to have been unan- imously chosen. The minutes of the Standing Committee for the past year were read. In pursuance of the provisions made by the statutes, the following committees were appointed by the chair : — Committee on the General State of the Seminary: — Right Rev, Bishop Doane, Rev. Dr. Milnor, Rev. Mr. Croes, Mr. Paynter, Mr. Lawrence. Committee on the Examination of Students: — Rev. Dr. Jarvis, Rev. Mr. Boyd, Rev. Dr. Eastburn, Rev. Mr. Forbes, Mr. Collett. f On motion. Resolved^ That the Bishops present, in their capacity as visitors, be requested to unite with the Com- 580 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES mittee on tlie Examination of Students, in attending to the" examination of the students by the professors in their re- spective departments, agreeably to the provisions of the statutes. Bishop Onderdonk, of ISTew-York, gave notice of a pro- posed alteration in the 4th section of the 1st chapter of the statutes, so as to make it read, "tAvo committees be ap- pointed, of at least five each." Whereupon, on motion, it was Resolved^ unanimously, That the reference of such alteration to a Special Commit- tee, as required by chapter 9 of the statutes, be dispensed with. On motion. Resolved, That the minutes of the Standing Committee be referred to the Committee on the State of the Seminary, in reference to such matters as require the action of the Board of Trustees. The secretary announced the following vacancies in the Board : — New- York, one, by the removal of the Kev. Mr. Brient- nall to Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania, two, by the decease of the Eev. Mr. James, and the removal of the Kev. Dr. Mead to Connecticut. Maryland, one, by the decease of the Kev. Mr. Bartow. Bishop H. U. Onderdonk nominated the Kev. Levi Bull and Mr. Benjamin Stiles, as trustees to supply the above vacancies in the diocese of Pennsylvania. Mr. T. L. Ogden nominated Mr. J. A. Dix, of Albany, as a trustee to supply the vacancy in the diocese of New- York. Mr. Ogden, from the committee appointed at the last stated meeting to take into consideration whether any al- teratioris in the statutes are necessary to provide for an ad- journment by a less number than a quorum, and without the presence of a Bishop, and to report at the present meeting of this Board, submitted the following report : — The 3d article of the Constitution provides, that " eleven trustees shall constitute a quorum." There appears to be no statute or any other provision in the Constitution on the subject. An adjournment being, as the committee con- ceive, an act of the Board, cannot (in their view) be right- fully made by any number of trustees less than that re- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 581 quired to constitute a quorum, either with, or without the presence of a Bishop. The committee are of opinion, therefore, that some new provision will be necessary to enable a less number to make a legal adjournment, and, as this will involve an alteration of the Constitution, that it cannot be made by statute. In order to effect an alteration, if it shall be deemed ex- pedient, the committee have drafted the subjoined resolu- tion and amendment of the Constitution, to be acted on by the Board of Trustees, and if approved, to be submitted to the General Convention for its concurrence. Resolved^ That the following amendment of the Constitu- tion of the General Theological Seminary be proposed to the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, for its concurrence ; and that if con- curred in by that body, it be part of the said Constitution : — "It shall be competent for trustees, assembled at the time and place appointed for any stated or special meeting of the Board of Trustees (if a quorum shall not be present), to adjourn such meeting from day to day, or for any num- ber of days not exceeding at one time days ; and that any Board of Trustees, to be convened in pursuance of any such adjournment, shall be deemed to be legally convened and constituted : provided such Board be formed within days next after the time originally appointed for such stated or special meeting." All which is respectfully submitted. T. L. Ogden, Wm. Johnson, "W. H. Harison. Whereupon, on motion, the proposed amendment of the Constitution was taken up for consideration, and the 1st, 2d, and 3d blanks being filled with the numbers 3, 7, and 10 respectively, the report was accepted, and the resolu- tion in its complete form passed. Bishop Doane, from the committee appointed at the last stated meeting to confer with the Faculty and report to the Board touching rules for the internal discipline of the Seminary, reported verbally, that the committee had had no opportunity for conference since the adjournment, and 582 PEOCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES as there was no prospect of a meeting of the committee^ asked leave to be discharged. The committee was accord- ingly discharged. Whereupon, on motion of the secretary, Besolvedy That a committee be appointed to confer with the Faculty, and to report to this Board, whose duty it shall be to inquire how far the rules for the internal discipline of the Seminary, passed by the Standing Committee, have been found effec- tive for the well-being of the institution; whether any, and if any, what farther rules are necessary for the promo- tion of the same object; and also, to propose such regula- tions, should any be required, as are expedient for the dis- tribution of the hours of recitation and other exercises. Bishop Doane, Dr. Jarvis, Dr. McVickar, Dr. Eastburn, and Mr. Huntington, were appointed this committee. The report of the Finance Committee was read, as fol- lows : — The Finance Committee of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, in compliance with the statutes, beg leave to report : — The Property of the Seminary consists of — 200 Mechanics' Bank shares, which cost $5,350 00 Bonds and mortgages of sundry persons in the city of New- York, amounting to 74,000 00 Loaned out temporarily 3,800 00 Ground rent due, but not yet received 366 00 Cash on hand, June 19, 1837 112 13 Total $83,628 IS From which deducting the following, viz., the Scholarships : Warren $2,500 00 Bishop, White 2,500 00 Bishop Hobart 2,500 00 Bishop Kemp 2,000 00 Bishop Croes 2,000 00 Bishop Claggett 198 50 North CaroUna 2,948 22 Thomason 2,000 00 Wainwiiglit 2,500 00 Rhinelander 2,000 00 Peter Roosevelt 500 00 St. George's Church 2,000 00 — $23,646 72 OF THE GENERAL THEOLOaiCAL SEMINARY, 583 Brought forward $23,646 72 The endowment of the '■' St. Mark's Church in the Bowery '' Professorship of Ecclesiastical History 25,000 00 The Permanent Fund, to be for ever held in trust for the benefit of the Library 6,000 00 54,646 72 There will remain the sum of $29,281 41 the interest of which may be applied to the current expenses of the Seminary. The ordinary Expenses of the ensuing year will probably he — Salaries to Professors Turner and Wilson, each $1^500, is $3,000 00 Salary to Professor Moore 750 00 Salary to the Librarian 1 00 00 Salary to the Janitor 400 00 $4,250 00 Interest on four Scholarships, founded by the Society for Promoting Religion and Learning in the State of New- York 400 00 Insurance against Fire, viz. : — $30,000 on the two buildings $150 00 15,000 on the Library 105 00 255 00 City tax on lots not rented 201 77 Incidental expenses 1,020 00 Together $6,306 77 From this deducting the interest on the above- mentioned balance of $29,281 00, which at 7percent.is $2,049 00 And the rent of ten lots west of the Tenth Avenue 300 00 2,349 00 There will remain a yearly deficiency of income amount- ing to $3,957 77 During tlie past year, (in addition to tlie amounts sjDeci- fied in the report of the Finance Committee of the 27th June last, as being due on existing contracts,) there has been expended, of the capital of the Seminary, the sum of seven thousand one hundred and twenty-live dollars, viz., two thousand six hundred dollars in providing for the de- ficiency of income as stated in the report above mentioned ; four thousand two hundred dollars in improving the grounds about the Seminary, in furnishing the students' rooms in a uniform manner, in altering and repairing the 584 PBOCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES old building, according to the resolutions of the Board of Trustees, passed at their last stated meeting, and the re- mainder of the sum has been, used in defraying the increase in the expenses of printing, cleaning the buildings, and in the taxes on the real estate. There have been received in donations, during the past year, only about twenty-one dollars. For a detailed statement of the receipts and expenses of the past year, the committee beg leave to refer to the ac- companying Account Current of the Treasurer. Isaac Lawrence, Jacob Lorillard, Edward R, Jones. New- York, I9th June, 1837. The Treasurer's Annual Account, examined and audited by the Standing Committee, and accompanied by their report thereon, was presented, and the following summary read; whereupon, On motion, the said account was referred to the Rev. Dr. Taylor, Mr. Huntington, and Mr. Collett, as a Special Com- mittee, agreeably to the provisions of the 4th chapter of the statutes. The Account Current of the Treasurer, of which the fol- lowing is a summary, exhibits the following receipts into the treasury during the past year, viz. : — Balance of account rendered 27th of June, 1836, $554 62 From H. Van Wagenen, Esq., Treasuror of St. George's Church, to found a scholarship to be denominated the " St. George's Church Schol- arship," 2,000 00 Temporary loan called in, 6,000 00 ColiectioDS in Churches in the State of New- York, 20 69 Interest, dividends, and ground rent, received, . . . 6,099 01 Op. account of a bond sold, 6^000 00 From Trinity Church, New-York, to pay the Rev. Hugh Smith for services in the Department of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, and for which the bond of the Seminary is to be given, payable, with interest, in six months af- ter demand, 750 00 $21,424 32 OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 585 Brought forward, $21,424 32 The Expenditures have heen — Paid R. Wight, carpenter, in full, of contract for the new building, for alterations and repairs of the old, and for furniture in the students' rooms of both buildings, $4,323 22 Paid J. Tucker, mason, in full, of contract for the new building, and alterations and repairs of the old, 2,898 91 Protestant Episcopal Press for printing, 309 87 Insuring the buildings and library, 255 00 City taxes on the lots for 1 836, 297 85 Cleaning the two buildings, 285 65 Improving the grounds about the Seminary, plate for diplomas, water lot rent, fuel, and other ordi- nary expenses, 1,601 77 Paid salaries, 6,416 67 Paid scholars, interest on scholarships, 1,481 25 Paid interest on the Permanent Fund of the Library, 442 00 Loaned out temporarily, 3,000 00 21,312 19 Leaving a balance in the treasury of, 112 13 Edward E. Jones, Treasurer. New- York, June 19th, 1837. A list of the scholarships, with the names of the students who are their incumbents, was laid before the Board, agreeably to the resolution of the last session. The report of the Dean of the Faculty was presented and read, as follows : — To the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church. In compliance with the requisition of the 6th chapter of the statutes, the Dean of the Faculty, for the academical year now closing, respectfully reports^: — That he has endeavored to discharge the duties assigned him by the statutes to the best of his knowledge and ability. The arrangement for the discharge of the duties of a janitor by a servant in the employ of the Students' Com- mittee of Commons has ceased ; and Daniel Tillotson, en- gaged under the direction of the Standing Committee, has 586 rROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES been in the service of tlie trustees as janitor since the 1st of January last. He has fulfilled the duties assigned him by the Standing Committee with punctuality and faithfulness, and, it is be- lieved, has given general satisfaction. The bills for "minute expenditures" in the repair of the buildings, warming, lighting, and cleansing the library, chapel, recitation-rooms and halls, and other ordinary ex- penses, have been inspected by the Dean, and quarterly presented to the treasurer, for payment, by the janitor. The rooms connected with the four inner stacks of chim- neys of the west wing are not tenautable during the winter season, through some defect in the draught. The gas of the anthracite coal burned in the grates escapes into the room in a degree not only insufferably unpleasant, but highly deleterious to the inmates. There has been much illness among the students this winter and spring; principally from affections of the res- piratory and digestive organs. The subscriber very re- spectfully submits to the trustees how far this may have been occasioned by the nature of the fuel used, and the bad draughts of the inner stacks of chimneys in both wings. Of twelve students now absent on leave for sufficient cause, five were residents, whose health became seriously impaired. Two others, now in the building, are too ill to participate in the exercises of their class. Others either have been, or yet are, more or less severely indisposed. The designation of a room to be fitted up as a sick-room has been delayed, to avoid putting several occupants of rooms to serious inconvenience. The attention of the trustees to the matter would now be timely, and is re- spectfully asked. The experience of the past winter proves the desirableness of the provision contemplated. The north basement room in the west wing, occupied as a recitation-room, is uncomfortable and insalubrious. Some additional fixtures seem to be needed to render it fit for use in the coming winter. (Sundry communications from the Standing Committee, directed to the Dean, have been received, and submitted to the Faculty.) All which is respectfully submitted. W. E. Whittingham, Dean of the Faculty. New- York, June 2Ath, 1837. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 587 Whereupon, on motion, Resolved^ That the said report be referred to the Committee on the State of the Seminary^ The secretary stated, that sums to the amount of $222 had been phiced in his hands by diiferent benevolent indi- viduals, for the purpose of fitting up a suitable room ^t the Seminary for sick students, and that the necessary mea- sures were in progress for having such a room ready by the opening of the fall session of the Seminary. It^was also stated to the Board, that two gentlemen of the medical profession in the city of New- York had kindly offered their gratuitous services to the students in cases of sickness. On the motion of Bishop Onderdonk, of New- York, Resolved, That so much of the proceedings of the Stand- ing Committee as relates to the proposed endowment of the Professorship of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, be referred to a Special Committee of three, to report thereon to this Board. Bishop Doane, Dr. Jar vis, and Mr. Collett,were appointed this committee. On motion of the secretary, Resolved, That a Special Committee be appointed to consider and rejDort upon the existing regulations of the Seminary, with reference to the admission of jDersons as students who are not attached to the Protestant Episcopal Church, and who enter the Semi- nary with a view of preparing themselves for the exercise of the ministry among other denominations. Bishop B. T. Onderdonk, Dr. McVickar, and Mr. T. L. Ogden, were appointed this committee. Moved and carried, that when the Board adjourns, it adjourn to meet at St. John's Chapel. The Board adjourned. Tuesday, St. John's Chapel, June 27th, 5 P. M. The trustees met, pursuant to adjournment. Present — BishojDS Brownell, B. T. Onderdonk, and Doane. Rhode Island. — Eev. Dr. Crocker. Massachusetts. — Rev. Mr. Ballard, and Mr. E. A. New- ton. 588 PKOCEEDIJfGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Connecticut — Eev. Drs. Jarvis, Jucld, and Wlieaton. New- York. — Eev. Drs. Lyell, Milnor, McVickar, Berrian, Eastburn, Taylor, Schroeder, and the Secretary; Eev. Messrs. Bayard and Forbes; Messrs. Johnson and D. B. Ogden. Nkw-Jersey. — Eev. Mr. Ilenderson, and Mr. M. W. Col- lett Pennsylvania. — Eev. Dr. Delancey, and Eev. Mr. Boyd. Delaware. — Hon. S. Paynter. The meeting was opened with prayer, by Bishop Brownell. The minutes of yesterday were read and approved. On motion of Bishop Doane, Resolved, That a committee be appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the affec- tionate remembrance which this Board entertains of the virtues and services of the late Senior Bishop, the Eight Eev. Dr. White. Bishop Doane, Dr. Delancey, and Mr. ISTewton, were ap- pointed this committee. The report of the Faculty was presented and read, as follows : — The Faculty of the General Theological Seminary beg leave to present to the trustees their Annual Eeport : — Thirty -three students have been admitted into the Semi- nary since the beginning of the session in October last, viz. : — Into the Junior Class, 28. Z, H. Mansfield, a candidate, with full qualifications, in the diocese of Connecticut. George W. Fash, on evidence of being a graduate of Co- lumbia College, and of religious and moral character. James J. Okill, on evidence of being a graduate of Prince- ton College, and of religious and moral character. Thomas C. Pitkin, on evidence of being a graduate of Yale College, and of religious and moral character, Charles Prindle, on evidence of being a candidate, with full qualifications, of the diocese of Connecticut. Henry H. Cooke, on evidence of being a graduate of Dart* mouth College, and of religious and moral character. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 689 Joseph Hunter, on satisfactory evidence of being a gra- duate of Ivenyon College, and of religious and moral cliaracter. Jeremiah M. Ehodes, on a certificate of his being a candi- date for Orders, with full qualifications, in the diocese of Maryland. Edwin ]Sr. Lightner, a candidate, with full qualifications, of the diocese of Ohio. Isaac H. Tuttle, on evidence of being a graduate of Wash- ington College, and of religious and moral character. Caleb Clapp, Samuel M. Haskins, Alfred Stubbs, and Francis Vinton, on evidence of being candidates, with full qualifications, of the diocese of New- York. Hobart Williams, on evidence of being a graduate of Geneva College, and of religious and moral character. Thomas J. Wyatt, on evidence of being a candidate, with full qualifications, in the diocese of Maryland. Stephen Allen, on evidence of being a graduate of Bow- doin College, and of religious and moral character. George Sayres and George S. Gordon, on evidence of be- ing candidates, with full qualifications, in the diocese of New- York. Henry H. Bates and Frederick William J. Pollard, on evidence of being graduates of Union College, and of reli- gious and moral character. Andrew Hull, on evidence of being a graduate of Hamil- ton College, and of religious and moral character. Eichard Newton, Jun., on evidence of being a candidate, with full qualifications, in the diocese of Pennsylvania. Martin Moody, on evidence of his being a candidate, with full qualifications, in the diocese of Connecticut. Frederick W. Boyd, on evidence of his being a candidate, with full qualifications, in the diocese of Pennsylvania. John B. Campbell, on a diploma from Princeton College, and evidence of his being a candidate for Orders, in the diocese of South Carolina. Jacob B. Morss and William S. Bartlett, on evidence of being candidates, with full qualifications, in the diocese of New-York. Into tJie Middle Class, 5. Edward Eeed, on evidence of being a graduate of Eut- gers' College, and of religious and moral character. 590 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES William Walton, on evidence of being a candidate, witli full qualifications, in the diocese of New-York. Joseph F. Learning, on evidence of being a candidate, Avith full qualifications, in the diocese of New- Jersey. A. Stephens, on e-\ddence of being a candidate, with full qualifications, of the diocese of Tennessee. Wm,. Hickox, on evidence of being a candidate, with full qualifications, in the diocese of New-York. The following students have, at their own request, been dismissed from the institution since the last report to the trustees, viz. : — David J. Burger, of the late Middle Class, October 10, 1836. George F. A. Dawson, of the late Junior Class, October 10, 1836. Jeremiah M. Ehodes, of the Junior Class, November 2, 1836. Z. H. Mansfield, of the Junior Class, April 6, 1837. Nathaniel Sayre Harris, of the Senior Class, October, 1836. Joseph F. Leaming, of the Middle Class, May 1, 1837. Daniel I. Garrison, of the Senior Class, May 18, 1837. William Thurston, of the Senior Class, June 1, 1837. The names of the students at present connected with the Seminary are as follows, viz. : — In the Senior Class, 25. Charles G. Acly. Alfred Louderback. Samuel Buel, A. M. Thomas Mallaby. Eichard F. Burnham. Solon W. Manney. Henry Fitch. George W. Natt, A. B. Edward Hardyear, A. M. John Noble. Solomon G. Hitchcock, A. B. David Ogden, A. M, Nicholas lloppin, A. B. FrederickjOgilby, A. M. Orlando Hutton, A. B. Guy K. Pinching. Samuel C. Kerr, A. B. Ferdinand Eogcrs, A. B. Henry Lawrence. Thomas G. Salter, A. M. Alfred Lee, A. M. Anthony Ten Broeck, A. B. Daniel S. Lewis, A. B. William White, A. B. E. Wilson Wiltbank, A. M. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 591 In the Middle James Abercrombie. Wm. Bliss Ashley, A. B. Lewis P. W. Balch, Jun., A. B. Charles Breck, A. B. Henry Burroughs, Jun., A. B. Charles H. Halsey. James Stuart ilanckel, A. B. William Hickox. Kobert T. Howard, A. B. F. Beekman Lee, A. B. Edward Livermore, A. B. Abel Nichols, A. B. George W. Nichols, A. B. Wm. H. Odenheimer, A. B. Alfred H. Partridge. Class, 30. Tapping R, Chipman. Samuel Cooke. Andrew H. Cornish, A. B. WilliamE.Eigenbrodt,A.M. John B. Gallagher, A. B. William Payne, A. B. Samuel Penny, Jun., A. B, George M. Randall, A. B. Edward Reed, A. B. John Alden Spooner. j A. Stephens, A. M. Isaac Swart, A. B. Henry W. Sweetzer, A. B. William Walton, A. M. Benjamin D.Winslow, A. B, In the Junior Class, 27. Jacob B. Morss. Richard Newton, Jun., A. B. James Jay Okill, A. B. Thomas C. Pitkin, A. B. Fred. Wm. T. Pollard, A. B. Charles Prindle, A. B. Nathaniel S. Richardson, A.B. George Sayres, A. B. Alfred Stubbs, A. B. Isaac H. Tuttle, A. B. Francis Vinton, A. B. Hobart Williams, A. M. -.J Thomas J. Wyatt. Stephen Allen, A. B. Wm. S. Bartlet. Henry H. Bates, A. B. Frederick W. Boyd, A. B. John B. Campbell, A. B. Caleb Clapp, A. B. Henry H. Cooke, A. B. George W. Fash, A. B. George S. Gordon. Samuel M. Haskins, A. B. Andrew Hfull, A. B. Joseph Hunter. Edwin N. Lightner, A. B. Martin Moody, A. B. Nathaniel S. Richardson, who entered the Seminary in the year 1835, having been absent the greater part of his first year, joined the present Junior Class at the commence- ment of the present session, for which reason his name appears in the above list of the Junior Class. The course of study has not materially varied since the last report to the trustees. All which is respectfully submitted. Benjamin T. Onderdonk, President of the Faculty. Clement C. Moore, Secretary. June 22, 1837. 592 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES Since tlie above report was engrossed, Henry Lawrence, of the Senior Class, has, at his own request, been dismissed from the Seminary. Clement C. Moore, Secretary. June 27, 1837. The following communications were also read : — New-York, June 26, 1837. To the Trustees of the Theological Seminary. Gentlemen : — In the first term of the present session, the Middle Class studied West on the Eesurrection through- out, and Butler's Analogy, and continued their recitations to me on the subject of these works to the close of the said term. The Junior Class have studied Leslie's Method with the Deists, Paley on the Evidences, (with the exception of the argument from prophecy, and a few minor topics which have been reserved for fuller investigation during the next session,) and the whole of West on the Resurrection. I am, gentlemen, with much respect, Your obedient servant, S. Seabury. New- York, May 15, 1837. During the absence of the subscriber, a friend will sub- mit to the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States, in reference to the Department of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, the following report : — At the request of the Standing Committee of the Semi- nary, the subscriber entered upon the duties of this profes- sorship in October last, and has given to^thcm as much of his time and attention as was consistent with his other avo- cations. It is matter of sincere regret to him that the state of his health required their discontinuance about the mid- dle of March last. At the earl}^ part of the first session, in addition to the public exercises which occupied the whole of Monday, he OF THE GENEEAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 593 •devoted three hours on tlie Tuesday of each week to the hearing of recitations from the three classes, one hour being allotted to each class. On the statement, however, that these recitations on that day were found to interfere with due preparation for another department, they were discon- tinued, notwithstanding their evident importance ; although those of the Senior Class were, for some time longer, crowded into the exercises of Monday. Since October last, the subscriber has had from the several classes twenty-two recitations. The Church Service has been read thirty -five times by seventy young men. There have been delivered publicly, and criticised, from the Senior Class, sixty-seven sermons ; Middle and Junior Class, fifty-one. There have been handed in, for private criticism, about thirty. The inability of the subscriber to continue his services to the end of the second session, will be received, he trusts, as a suflEicient apology for the students in not having handed in or delivered the required number of discourses, which, from the spirit evinced by them, he feels persuaded they would have done under other circumstances, as he can bear testimony to their willingness and punctuality in discharg- ing the duties respectively assigned to them. The experience of a second year has deepened the con- viction, on the part of the subscriber, that full justice to this important and interesting department can only be ren- dered when it commands the undivided services of a qua- lified professor. In the incipient measures towards this end, he rejoices ; and he trusts that the zeal and liberality of churchmen will not permit them to be long in reaching their completion. He trusts he will be pardoned for again suggesting to the trustees, at their annual meeting, that one day in the week, even if every hour of it be improved, is not more than sufficient for the public exercises in the reading of the service and the delivery of sermons, and that at the least, one hour weekly should be allotted to each of the classes for recitations to the professor in this department, or at- • tendance upon lectures to be by him delivered. He would also hint the importance of some additional strictness of requisition, as to proficiency in English composition, before admission into the Seminary. All which is respectfully submitted. Hugh Smith. 38 594 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The report of tlie Library Committee was read, as follows : — To the Trustees of the General Tubological Seminary of the Protestant JiJ^iscopal Church in the United States. The Library Committee respectfully report, — That at the last annual meeting of the Board, measures for the restoration, improvement, and increase of the li- brary, were in progress, but not far enough advanced to be reported. The occupation of the library during several years as a chapel, recitation-room, and place for meetings ordinary and extraordinary, had undoubtedly exposed it to serious injury. Many valuable books needed to be rebound, others to be repaired, and all to be cleansed and re-arranged. The measures taken for the increase of the library also re- quired provision for the accommodation .and disposition of acessions. The joint committee for the increase of the library, on consideration of its state, deemed it necessary in the first place to put in order the books now in possession, and re- solved to expend for that purpose the proceeds of the funded capital to the amount required. Accordingly, after examination, and a detailed report by the librarian, he was authorized to carry their resolution into effect. Thirty-four volumes in folio, 20 in 4to., 39 in 8vo., and 12 in l2mo., (in all 105 volumes,) were half-bound in Eussia ; 3 volumes in folio, 11 in 4to., 117 in 8vo., and 20 in 12mo., (in all 151 volumes,) were half-bound in calf; and 84 volumes in 8vo., and 5 in 12mo., (in all 99,) were half-bound in sheep ; in all, 356 volumes entirely rebound. A considerable number of volumes that did not require to be entirely rebound (many of them too bulky, and some too valuable to be sent away from the premises without actual need,) were repaired by workmen employed in the library itself. In all, 161 volumes were thus repaired. The total expenditure for these purposes has been $442 021. To put the library in complete order, the expenditure of at least $500 more in the same manner would be required. The committee has confined its attention to repairs indis- pensable for the preservation of the books. During the vacation, the contents of the library were OF THE GEITERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 595 entirely re-arranged, numbered, and compared witli tlie catalogues. The committee regret to state, that by their comparison 59 volumes have been ascertained to be missing. Of these, 3 are in folio, 7 in quarto, and 49 in octavo, and under — 17 sets are thus broken, A corresponding deduction is therefore to be made from preceding reports. Instead of 4,964 volumes represented as in the library on the 22d of June last, there were but 4,905 ; of which were, folios 932, quartos 734, octavos and under 3,239. There have been added during the year — By purchase^ on account of the donation by Messrs. Stuy vesant and "Ward, to found a Professors' Alcove : 14 vols, in folio, 20 in quarto, 58 in octavo and under — in all, 92 volumes. By purchase, on account of the fund for the increase of the library, under the direction of a sub-committee of the Joint Committee, from lists prepared at their request by the Faculty : 121 volumes in folio, 179 in quarto, 545 in octavo and under — in all, 855 volumes. By donations, (of which a list is annexed in schedule A.) 18 volumes in folio, 20 in quarto, 131 in octavo — in all, 169 printed volumes. 1 MS. roll in Hebrew ; 1 MS. sheet in Turkish ; 1 MS. in folio, in Spanish ; 21 MS. volumes in quarto, in Latin ; and 3 engraved portraits, mounted, framed and glazed. Total number of printed volumes now in the library : — Folios 1,085, quartos 953, octavos and under, 3,973 — in all, 6,011. Manuscripts — 4 rolls in Hebrew ; 1 sheet in Turkish ; 1 thin unbound folio, in Spanish ; 1 bound folio, in English ; 2 thin unbound quartos, in Latin ; 22 bound quartos, in Latin ; 1 bound octavo, on vellum, in Latin ; and sundry letters and other papers unbound. Signed by order of the Library Committee, Benjamin T. Onderdonk, Chairman. Attest, W. K. Whittingham, Secretary. 596 PEOCEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES Donations received since last report, (summary of sche- dule A., see j)rinted proceedings of 1836, p. 103,) viz. ; from Eev. H. H. Baber, of the British Museum, England^ through the Eev. T, H. Home, 1 vol. Rev. Isaac Boyle, through Mr. Burroughs, of the Semi- nary, 1 vol. Mr. James Burgess, of New-York city, 1 vol. Thomas Chapman, Esq., Camden, New-Jersey, 1 vol. Rev. F. H. Cuming, of New-York, 5 vols. Rev. William Dansey, of Donhead, St. Andrew, Eng- land, 2 vols. Mr. William E. Eigenbrodt, a student, 1 vol. Hamilton Fish, Esq., New- York City, 2 vols. Mrs. J. Holmes, widow of the late Rev. B. Holmes, 1 vol. Rev. William F. Hook, Coventry, England, througli the Rev. Dr. McVickar, 1 vol. Rev. T. H. Home, of the British Museum, 13 vols. Rev. Bethel Judd, D.D., Cheshire, Connecticut, through the Rev. Dr. Turner, 21 vols. James G. King, Esq., New-York City, through the Rev. Dr. Cutler, 4 vols. Rev. J. Lamb, D. D., Master of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, England, through the Rev. Dr. Delancey, 1 Tol. Rev. Charles Webb Le Bas, of the East India College, Hertford, England, through Edward A. Newton, Esq., 12 vols. J. Le Conte, Esq., New- York City, 1 vol. Rev. Charles Mason, an Alumnus, 2 vols. Edward A. Newton, Esq., of Pittsfield, Mass., a portrait of the Rev. Thomas Thomason. Rev. C. A. Ogilvie, England, through the Rev. Dr. Hawks, 1 vol. Oriental Translation Fund, London, through the Rev. Dr. McVickar, 23 vols. John Pintard, Esq., 1 vol. do, two portraits of Luther and Calvin. Professor Henry Reed, of Philadelphia, 1 vol. Messrs. Rivington, London, 7 vols. Rev. Hugh J. Rose, of England, through E. A. New- ton, Esq., 5 vols. Mr. George Say re, a student, 1 vol. Mrs. Smith, of Philadelphia, 2 vols. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 597 Lieut. Alex. J. Slidell, U. S. K, througli Eev. Dr. Tur- ner, 1 vol. MSS. " Some Friends of the Institution," 1 voL Swords, Stanford & Co., New-York, 1 vol. Eev. S. H. Turner, D. D., 2 vols. Eev. W. E. Whittingham, of New- York City, MSS. 21. " " volumes, 2. " " MS. roll. " " Turkish. Firman 1. Venerable Edward Wix, Archdeacon of Newfoundland, through Eev. Dr. Anthon, 1 vol. On motion. Resolved, That so much of the report of the Library Committee as refers to the loss of volumes, be re- ferred to the Committee on the State of the Seminary. On motion of Dr. McVickar, Resolved, That a committee be appointed, consisting of one member from each diocese represented in the present meeting of the Board, to take into consideration the deficiency of contributions for the fands of the Seminary during the past year, and report during the present session the best means in their opinion of obtaining funds equivalent to the necessary expenditures of the institution. Drs. McVickar, Delancey, Crocker and Judd, and Messrs. Collett, Newton, and Paynter, were appointed this com- mittee. On motion of Bishop Onderdonk, Resolved, That for the remainder of the session the Committee on the Examina- tion of the Students be increased to nine. Whereupon, Drs. "WheatoiL, Milnor, Crocker and De- lancey, were added to the committee. On motion of Bishop Doane, Resolved, That the secre- tary cause a map of the property of the Seminary to be prepared, designating the portions occupied by the build- ings leased or otherwise appropriated, to be laid, if possi- ble, before the Board at its present session. Adjourned until 5 P. M. on Wednesday. 598 PEOCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Wednesday^ St. John's Chapsl^ June 28, 5 P. M. The trustees met pursuant to adjournment. Present — Bishops Brownell, H. U. Onderdonk, B. T. Onderdonk, Ives, and Doane ; Eev. Drs. Crocker, Jarvis, Judd, Wbeaton, Lyell, Miluor, McVickar, Eastburn, Tay- lor, Scliroeder, Delancey; Eev. Messrs. Cuming and Boyd; Messrs. T. L. Ogdeo, D. B. Ogden, Stuveysant, Paynter, Newton, and the Secretary. The meeting was opened with prayer, by Bishop Brow- nell. The minutes of yesterday were read and approved'. The Board proceeded to an election to supply vacancies upon the nominations which had been made on Monday ; whereuj^on it was moved and carried, that the Board go into a viva voce election upon said nominations. The Rev. Levi Bull and Mr. Benjamin Stiles were elected Trustees of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, and Mr. John A. Dix was elected a Trustee of the Diocese of New- York. Bishop Ives nominated the Rev. Wm. M. Green as a Trustee for the diocese of North Carolina, in place of the Rev. Dr. Avery, deceased. On motion of Dr. Delancey, Resolved, That it be referred to the Committee on the Internal Discipline of the Seminary, to inquire and report if any, and what regulations may be necessary in relation to the regular attendance of the students on the duties of the Seminary, and the power of the Faculty to grant leave of absence from the same ; and also what special regula- tions, if any, may be expedient in regard to beneficiaries. Bishop H. U. Onderdonk submitted the following reso- lution : — ■■ Resolved, That when the Faculty grant leave of absence, or permission to withdraw, to any student who is a candi- date for Orders, they shall immediately inform thereof the ecclesiastical authorit}^ to which he belongs. And no leave of absence shall be granted to a beneficiary beyond one month at a time. Whereupon, on motion, it was referred to the same com- mittee. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 599 Dr. Delancey was appointed by the Chair on the Com- mittee of Internal Discipline, in place of Mr. Huntington, who, it was understood, had left the city. On motion of Mr, D. B. Ogden, Resolved, That it be referred to a committee to report to the next stated meeting of the Board, if any, and what al- terations may be necessary in the third article of the Con- stitution, in relation to the appointment of trustees. Bishop B. T. Onderdonk, and Messrs. D. B. Ogden and T. L. Ogden, were appointed this committee. The committee appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the sense which this Board entertains of the virtues and services of the late Senior Bishop, reported as follows : — Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God, in his wise pro- vidence, to remove from the Church on earth, since the last meeting of this Board, the Right Eev. Wilham White, D. D., Bishop of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, and Senior ]3ishop of this Church : therefore. Resolved, That the Board acknowledges with fervent gratitude to Almighty God that goodness to his Church which continued to it so long the influence and example of Bishop White. Resolved, That the zeal and ability with which Bishop White uniformly advocated that sound learning in the Christian ministry, which he himself so admirably exempli- fied, should ever be held in honor by the Board, and should stimulate its members to new eftbrts in the cause of theo- logical education. Resolved, That in the opinion of this Board, the earnest- ness and constancy with which Bishop White promoted the establishment of the General Theological Seminary, the dignity and abiht}^ with which he continued to preside in its councils, and the support which to the last he extended to it by his wide influence and elevated example, entitle him to be held in perpetual honor by all who have at heart the best interests of learning and reliorion. All of which is respectfully submitted, for the committee, G. W. DoANE, Chairman. Whereupon, on motion, Resolved unanimously. That the 600 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES report be accepted, and the resolutions therein contained' adopted. Resolved, That the secretar}' be directed to forward a copy of the same to the family of the late Bishop White. The alteration j^roposed in the fourth section of the first chapter of the statutes was taken up for consideration, and adopted, viz., that the second line of said section be so amended as to read, ^'ofat least five each." On motion of the secretary, Resolved, That the committee appointed to take into con- sideration the deficiency of contributions for the funds of the Seminary during the past year, and the best means of meeting such deficiency, be requested to consider and report upon the expediency of this Board taking any far- ther steps in relation to the course of measures indicated in the resolutions of the Board of the 22d of October, 1832,, and approved by the General Convention on the 30th of the same month. On motion of Dr. Delaucey, Resolved, That it be the duty of the secretary, in conjunction with a committee of two persons, to ascertain, on or before the 1st of May next^ where the trustees of the Seminary, not resident in the: city, may be |3rovided with accommodations during their attendance at the next meeting, and in the name, and with the concurrence of the persons concerned, to invite the trustees to reside, during their visit to the city, with such persons, and to ascertain whether they propose to attend or not. Adjourned. Thursday, St. John's Chapel, June 29th, 5 P. M. The trustees met pursuant to adjournment. Present — Bishops Brownell, H. U. Onderdonk, B. T. On- derdoiik, Mcllvaine, and Doane ; Eev, Drs, Crocker, Jar vis, Judd, Delancey, Lyell, Milnor, McVickar, Taylor, Schroe- der ; liev. Messrs. Ballard, Bayard, Boyd, Croes, Forbes ; Messrs. Newton, Johnson, JPaynter, Stuy vesant, Collctt, and the Secretary. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 601 The Eev. Dr. S. Wheaton, a trustee of the diocese of Rhode Island, and Mr. W. Meredith, a trustee of the dio- cese of Pennsylvania, appeared and took their seats. The meeting was opened with prayer, by Bishop Brownell. Minutes of yesterday were read and approved. The Rev. Dr. Eastburn and Rey. Mr. Bayard were ap- pointed a committee to act in conjunction with the secre- tary, under the resolution passed yesterday touching the accommodation of the trustees, &c. Bishop B. T. Onderdonk, from the committee appointed to consider and report upon the existing regulations of the Seminary, with reference to the admission of persons as students who are not attached to the Protestant Episcopal Church, &c., reported as follows : — " That in their opinion it was expedient to include evi- dence of being a communicant of the Protestant Episco- pal Church among the requisites for admission as students. The committee, therefore, hereby give notice of a proposed alteration of section 1st, chapter 7th, of the statutes, by adding the words, " ofheing communicants of the Protestant Episcopal Church^'''' immediately after the words, " religious and moral character." By order of the committee, B. T. Onderdonk, Chairman. Whereupon, Bishop H. U. Onderdonk gave notice of the following proposed addition to the same chapter, viz. : " Each student who enters the Seminary with the view of becoming a preacher of the Gospel, shall declare in writing, at the time of applying for entrance, his determination to apply for Holy Orders in the Protestant Episcopal Church." Notice of the following proposed alteration of the same chapter was given by Bishop Doane, viz. : to strike out in the 1st section the following clause : " All others may be admitted who shall produce satisfactory evidence of reli- gious and moral character, and of classical and scientific attainments, and, in general, of such dispositions and habits as may render them apt and meet to exercise the ministry." 602 PEOCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Whereupon, Dr. McYickar gave notice of the following proposed alteration of the same clause of the same section, viz., to insert after the words " classical and scientific attain- ments," the words, ^'' of attachment to the Protestant Episco- pal ChiircJiy Which being under consideration, Bishop B. T. Onder- donk gave notice of the following proposed alteration of the said clause, viz., to add after the words " religious and moral character," the words, "of being sincerely attached to the doctrines and discipline of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and being communicants in the same." > On motion. Resolved^ That all the proposed alterations and amendments upon this subject be referred, agreeably to the provisions of the 11th chapter of the statutes, to a Special Committee. The following gentlemen were appointed the com- mittee:— Bishop H. U. Onderdonk, Dr. L3^ell, Dr. Mc- Vickar, Dr. S. Wheaton, and Mr. Meredith. Dr. Delancey, from the committee appointed to take into consideration the deficiency of contributions, &c., presented the following report, which was read, and laid upon the table : — The committee to whom it was referred to take into consideration the deficiency of contributions for the funds of the Seminary, during the past year, and report during the present session the best means, in their opinion, of ob- taining funds equivalent to the necessary expenditures of the Seminary ; and to whom also were referred certain proceedings of a former meeting of the trustees in relation to deficiency of contributions in behalf of the Seminary, Eespectfully report, That, acting under what they deem- ed to be the spirit and intention of the terms of their ap- pointment, they have endeavored to take a practical view of the whole subject intrusted to them. According to the Report of the Finance Committee of the Semi- nary, the present available sources of income for this year (being S29,281) will yield S2,049 00 Rent of lots west of Tenth Avenue 300 00 Total of income for this j^ear 2,349 Ot) But as S5,350 of the $29,281 above stated as the remain- ing moneyed capital of the Seminary, is in Mechanics' Carried forward $2,349 00 OF THE GENEEAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 60S Brought forward $2,349 00 Bank stock, on which no dividends are likely to arise, the interest of that sum must be deducted from the $2,349, say 349 00 And will leave the balance of income to meet the expenses of this year 2,000 00 The expenses thus to be met will amount, according to the statement of the Finance Committee, to 6,306 00 Making a deficit of $4,306 00 In addition to tlie above $6,306 for the current expenses of the Seminary, some expense will be incurred, it is pre- sumed, on account of the paving of the street near the buildings ; and the Seminary is liable to be called upon for $750, with interest, being a bond given to Trinity Church for that amount, borrowed of that corporation. Under these circumstances, the committee think that no farther improvements in the grounds or buildings of the institu- tion should be made this year, and herewith submit a reso- lution accordingly. In regard to the means of raising funds to meet the enormous deficiency of the year, the committee think that it would not be expedient either to sell any of the lots or to mortgage them, or to impose a tuition charge upon the students. The only other modes are, leasing the lots, and an appeal to the Church. The former, it is not probable, can be effected to any such extent as to yield more than a few hundred dollars during the present year ; as far, how- ever, as this can be pressed, the committee think it should be done. The remaining source of income, in fact, the only refuge of the Seminary at the present moment, is an appeal to the Church for aid; and, more especially, .to the friends of the Seminary. The only objection to this measure appears to be, that the Alumni of the Seminary are now appealing to the Church in behalf of the Professorship of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, with which eflbrt the pro- posed one will interfere. The committee are of opinion that if they will conflict, the appeal of the Alumni for the professorship should be suspended for the present year, as being of inferior moment. In appealing to the Church there are but two modes, viz.: — 1, by agents; or, 2, by collections or contributions in churches. As, in the judgment of the committee, the 60-i PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES system now necessary will continue to be so for some years, they prefer, of the two modes above named, the one which allows of the easiest continuance, which is, collections in churches. In looking at the probable extent of the success of such a measure, the committee think there may be collected : — In the Eastern Diocese ^200 00 In Diocese of Connecticut 200 00 In Diocese of New- York 1,500 00 In Diocese of New-Jersey 300 00 In Diocese of Pennsylvania 500 00 In Diocese of Maryland 200 00 In Diocese of South Carolina 300 00 In New-Orleans 200 00 In Mobile ! 100 00 Total $3,500 00 Supposing additional lots to be leased to the amountof . 200 00 There will be raised the sura of $3,700 00 to meet the deficiency of $4,306, which will impose the necessity of expending, from the permanent funds of the institution, about $500 to meet the current annual demands; and possibly the result of the collections may meet the whole deficiency, and arrest the rapid decrease of the capi- tal of the Seminary. With these views, the committee submit the following resolutions : — 1. Resolved^ That under the existing deficiency of income, for the current uses of the Seminary, the Board of Trus- tees are of opinion that no further improvement of the grounds about the buildings should be made at the Board's expense during the present year, and that no other ex- penses should be incurred in regard to the buildings them* selves, than such as are absolutely necessary to the health and comfort of the inmates. 2. Resolved^ That an appeal be made to the ministers and vestries of the churches to have annual collections or con- tributions made for the current expenses of the Seminary for the next five years;' and that with a view to this, the Secretary of the Board shall address a circular to each clergyman, urging such a request, and stating the grounds thereof, and soliciting an immediate answer to the question whether such a collection or contribution will be made ? or THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINABY. 605 And tliat lie also annually, in the month of September, send a similar application to the said ministers and vestries, 3. JResolved, That the Alumni of the Seminary be re- quested to suspend their exertions in behalf of the Profes- sorship of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence until the next meeting of the Board. All of which is respectfully submitted. Samuel Paynter, Edward A. Newton, W. H. Delancey, N. B. Crocker, B. JUDD. Bishop Doane, from the Sj^ecial Committee to whom had been referred the proceedings of the Standing Committee in relation to the endowment of the Professorship of Pas- toral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, presented the fol- lowing report, which was read and laid upon the table : — The committee to whom was referred so much of the Minutes of Proceedings by the Standing Committee as re- lates to the proposed endowment of the Professorship of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, respectfully re- port:— That they have carefully considered the subject intrusted to them. They enter fully into all the views ex2)ressed at different times by the trustees as to the great importance of having a professor in this department, and they regard with unfeigned sorrow, yet with Christian resignation, the disappointment, by the death of the Rev. Mr. James, of the hopes so justly entertained from his acceptance of the agency in its behalf. The committee are fully aware, that in the commercial distress of the countr}', a cloud has still more recently been thrown" upon the prospects of the Board, which has discouraged for a time the application for the necessary endowment. But the committee are not disposed on these accounts to entertain desponding views of the result. The Lord does but try by these means the faith of his believing people ; and " in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." " The silver and the gold are his," and his is the heavenly grace which can pour into every heart that most excellent gift of charity, and dispose them willingly to offer themselves. Indeed, the committee are 606 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES happy to recognii:e already this gracious intervention in their favor, in the noble proposition which, since the last meeting of the Board, has been made to the Standing Committee by the Vestry of Trinity Church, New- York. That venerable corporation, with characteristic munificence, has offered, whenever the sum of $25,000 shall be raised for the endowment of the professorship above alluded to, to contribute a like sum for the endowment of the " Hobart Professorship of the Evidences of Christianity, and of Moral Science in its Eolations to Theology," thus enabling the trustees to secure to the Seminary, if the sum named can be raised, the services of two professors. The committee are happy to approve the course adopted by the Standing Committee for the attainment of these ends, by enlisting in the cause the zeal, ability, and grateful regard for their Alma Mater, of the Alumni of the Seminary ; and to ex- press their conviction, founded on the promptness and fervor with which the appeal, with scarcely an exception, was responded to, that under ordinary circumstances the object would have been accomplished within the time pro- posed by the Vestry of Trinity Church for the acceptance of their olier. The committee have confidence in the en- lightened devotion of that venerable corporation to the best interests of the Church, that in the present exigency they will cheerfully extend the period within which their bounty may be secured, and they are of the opinion that such indulgence should be asked, and, if granted, should be made the ground of a new appeal to the Alumni of the Seminary, and through them to the whole Church. Under these impressions, and with these sentiments, the commit- tee respectfully propose the following resolutions : — 1. Resolved^ That, in the judgment of this Board, it is of the first necessity to the character and usefulness of the General Theological Seminary, that it enjoy immediately the services of a Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence. 2. Resolved, That for the supply of the endowment neces- sary for this end, there is a special and j)eculiar claim upon the bounty of our whole communion, inasmuch as the re- sults of the department specified are those which bear most directly upon the public character of tlie nnnistry as preachers of the Gospel and pastors of the flock of Christ. 3. Resolved, That the promptness and generosity with OF THE GENEKAL THEOLOGICAL SEMLNAEY. 607 ■wkich the Vestry of Trinity Church, New- York, have come forward to promote this object, and to complete the organization of the Seminary by the endowment of another professorship, whenever the professorship in question shall be endowed, constitute a new title on the part of that body to the respect and gratitude of the whole Church, and pow- erfully urge upon all its members the exercise of a kindred spirit in making a liberal provision for the house of our God and the offices thereof. 4. Resolved, That the readiness and fervency with which the Alumni of the Seminary have responded to the appeal of the Board through its Standing Committee, prove them the worthy sons of a generous mother, and should be re- garded as grounds of the strongest confidence that the interests of the institution will ever find in their efforts and influence the most prompt aud powerful support, 5. Resolved^ That a Committee of be a^Dpointed, of which the Bishop of New- York shall be the chairman, to express to the Corporation of Trinity Church the grateful sense entertained by this Board of their generous offer, and respectfully to request such farther extension of the time proposed by them for completing the endowment of the Professorship of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence as the circumstances of the case, in their benevolent con- struction of it, may reasonably require. 6. Resolved, That the same persons be a Committee of Correspondence with the Alumni, to aid and encourage them in the prosecution and accomplishment, within the shortest practicable period, of the enterprise proposed to them in the circular of the Standing Committee, and so generously undertaken by them. All which is respectfully submitted by the committee. G. W. DOANE, S. Faemae Jaevis, Maek W. Collett. The Special Committee on the Treasurer's Annual Ac- count presented their report, which, on motion, was ac- cepted, and ordered to be entered on the minutes. The committee to whom was referred the Treasurer's Annual Account, under the 3d section of chapter 4th of the statutes, respectfully report, — 608 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES That they have examined the Annual Account of the Trea- surer, and the report of the Standing Committee thereon, and have made such inquiries relative to the same as ap- peared to them necessary or useful, and have received ex- planations in answer to their inquiries satisfactory to the committee, and find nothing which, in the opinion of the committee, requires the special notice of the Board of Trustees. Thomas House Taylor, Mark W. Collett. Dr. McVickar presented a report of the minority of the committee aj)pointed to take into consideration the defi- ciency of contributions, &c., which was read, and laid upon the table. Dr. Jarvis, from the Committee on the Examination of Students, presented the following report, which, on motion, was accepted, and ordered to be entered on the minutes : — The Committee appointed for the Examination of the Students beg leave to report, — That they have performed the duty assigned to them as fully as the arrangements have permitted. The examina- tion of the three classes being conducted at the same time, and your committee, consisting on the first day of only five members, one of whom was obliged to be absent by other duties, it was impossible to attend to the examination of more than one class in any satisfactory manner. Under these circumstances, it was thoug'ht best to confine the at- tention of the majority of the committee to the Senior Class, and one member only attended the examination of the Middle Class. During the second and third days, the number of the committee being enlarged to nine, a more thorough exami- nation became practicable by the formation of three sub- committees, to whom the three classes were severally assigned. In this manner, each sub-committee gave its un- divided attention to one class, and reported to the General Committee their judgment of the same. Of the Senior Class, nineteen only were examined on the first day, con- cerning the Nature, Ministry, and Polity of the Church, and in Ecclesiastical History on the period of the Keforma- tion ; the second day on Systematic Theology, by the pro- fessor of that department, and on the first 15 chaj)ters of OP THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 609 the Book of Job, by the Professor of Biblical Learning, on the 1st Epistle to the Corinthians, and both the Epistles of St. Peter. In all these branches of theological learn- ing the committee have great pleasure in being able to say that the Senior Class sustained their examination with great credit to themselves and to the professors. The com- mittee were much gratified by the critical knowledge dis- played in the examination of the Old and New Testa- ments ; but they are sorry to remark, that the students of this class have paid too little regard to the pronunciation of Greek and Hebrew. They consider this of greater im- portance than at first sight it may appear. A regard to euphony in accent and quantity in those languages, will have a very powerful influence on their pronunciation of English, and on those intonations of voice which will ren- der their public services more interesting and efficient. The Middle Class were examined on the first day in various parts of the Epistles of St. Paul ; on the second day, concerning the History of the Church during the three first Centuries ; and on the third, in dijBferent parts of the Hebrew Psalter. The Hebrew Examination was decidedly good. Every member of the class examined acquitted iiimself with credit. The Examination in Eccle- siastical History was also satisfactor}'. But the Examina- tion in Greek, in the opinion of the only member who attended the same, was deficient. The last remark, how- ever, ought not to apply to all the members of the class ; several of whom not only proved that they had been diligent in their studies, but that they had enjoyed the advantage of the best instruction ; an advantage of which all might have availed themselves. Not less than six of the members of this class were absent from the examina- tion on the first day ; one of these attended on the second and third days. Some of those who were present on the first day, were absent on the second and third days. The causes of these absences were, it is presumed, known and satisfactory to the Faculty. The Junior Class on the first day passed a satisfactory examination in the Evidences of Christianity. Their sub- sequent examinations on that day were not witnessed by any member of the committee. On the second day, eighteen were examined on the first 15 chapters of the Acts of the Apostles, in Greek ; and the third day the same number in Hebrew, in the first two chapters of the Book of Genesis, nine of the Psalms, and seven chapters 39 610 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES in the Prophecies of Isaiah, All of them sustained their examination to the satisfaction of the committee, and with credit to themselves and the professors. The remarks, however, which have been made in the case of the Senior Class, with respect to the pronunciation of the Hebrew and the Greek, are equally applicable to this class. The com- mittee regret that the result of the whole examination has not admitted of the expression of entire approbation. Per- haps the deficiency in some cases may be attributed to the want of due preparation for admission into the Seminary. All which is respectfully submitted. S. Farmar Jarvis, George Boyd, John Murray Forbes, W. H. Delancey, James Milnor, N. B. Crocker, Manton Eastburn, Mark W. Collett. The following communication from the Faculty was read : — ^^JResolvedj That the Faculty recommend to the trustees, for receiving the usual testimonials at the approaching Commencement, the following gentlemen ; being all the members of the Senior Class, viz. : — Charles G. Acly, Thomas Mallaby, Samuel Buel, Solon W. Manney, Ptichard F. Burnham, George W. Natt, Henry Fitch, John Noble, Edward Hardyear, David Ogden, Solomon G. Hitchcock, Frederick Ogilby, Nicholas Hoppin, Guy K. Pinching, Orlando Hutton, • Ferdinand Rogers, Samuel C. Kerr, Thomas G. Salter, Alfred Lee, Anthony Ten Broeck, Daniel S. Lewis, William White, ■ Alfred Louderback, E. Wilson Wiltbank. " Of the above, Messrs. Fitch, Hardyear, Lee, Ogden, and Salter were not present at the late examination before OF THE GENEEAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 611 tlie trustees ; tliey have been excased on account of indis- position. The Faculty, however, include their names in this recommendation, from the conviction that their exami- nation, had they been able to stand it, would have been satisfactory to the trustees, and that their general fidelity and good conduct entitle them to the honors of the Semi- nary. Extract from the Minutes of the Faculty. Clement C. Moore, Secretary. June 2^, 1837. Whereupon it was Resolved, That the above-mentioned members of the Senior Class receive the usual testimo- nials on the part of the trustees, under the seal of this Board. Resolved, That the testimonials to be conferred at the en- suing Commencement be signed, on the part of this Board, by a committee composed of two Bishops, two presbyters, and two laymen, and by as many others of the trustees as may l^e convenient. Bishops Brownell and Doane, Drs. Jarvis and S. Whea- ton, Messrs. Newton and Collett, were appointed this com- mittee. Dr. Delancey laid upon the table the following reso- lution : — Resolved, That the librarian of the General Theological Seminary be instructed to admit to the privileges of the library, upon the same terms as the students are admitted, such of the Alumni as are resident in the city of New- York, or within ten miles of the same. Bishop Doane, from the Committe on the Internal Dis- cipline of the Seminary, presented the following report : — The committee appointed to confer with the Faculty on certain subjects of internal discipline, having held several conferences, respectfully report the result of their deli- berations : — The first point referred to the committee was to inquire and report to the Board how far the rules for the internal discipline of the Seminary, passed by the Standing Com- mittee in February last, have been found effective for the 612 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES well-being of tlie institution. In relation to this point they have to report, that on inquiry of the Faculty they were informed, that inasmuch as the regulations were not promulgated to the students until the current week, there had not been any opportunity to judge of their eftect. The second point referred to the committee was to in- quire whether any, and if any, what further rules were necessary for the promotion of the same object. The regulations adopted by the Standing Committee being fully considered, were adopted in part, as they stood, and in part with certain amendments. They are now pre- sented, with two additional regulations, for the approval of the Board, with the recommendation, that if approved, they be enacted as statutes of the Seminary, and promul- gated as such. The regulations as proposed by the com- mittee, after conference with the Faculty, are as follows : — 1. " The designation of the students' rooms rests solely with the Dean of the Faculty : no room shall be occu- pied without his permission. And in the absence of a student, the key should be deposited with the Dean." 2. No stoves shall be put up by the students in rooms provided with grates, unless with the approbation of the Dean. 3. The morning and evening service of the Church shall be used daily in the Chapel, at such hours as the Faculty may from time to time determine, except that on Sundays, and on such other days as are exempted by section 1, of chapter 8th, of the statutes, such ser- vice may consist of the form of Family Devotion pro- vided in the Book of Common Praj^er, or such other form as the Faculty may select from it. Whenever the daily morning or evening service of the Church is performed, it shall be the duty of the resident cleri- cal professors to officiate, in such order as they may arrange among themselves. On all these services it shall be the duty of the students to attend. 4. All absences from recitations, and other exercises pre scribed by statute, shall be reported by the professors to the Faculty. 5. At each recitation or other exercise, the professor will note the proficiency of every student in the lesson, or OF THE GENEEAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 613 other duty wliicli lias been . appointed ; and the Fa- cultj'- shall lay before the Examining Committee, at the Annual Examination, the results of such notation in the case of every student through the year. In ar- riving at the fixed result, the whole deportment of the student, in his connection with the Seminary, may be taken into account. 6. There shall be two daily recitations in each class, neither of them to exceed an hour and a half. 7. Any student injuring or defacing the buildings, shall lose his privilege of a room until such injury be made good. 8. The students' apartments shall be visited at least once a fortnight during term-time, by the Dean or his substitute. In regard to the resolutions referred to the committee on the subject of the absence of students from the Semi- nary, they report the following resolutions, and respect- fdly recommend that, if approved, they be enacted into statutes : — 1. Resolved, That when the Faculty grant leave of ab- sence, or permission to withdraw for a period longer than one month, to any student who is a candidate for Orders, they shall immediately inform the ecclesiastical authority to which he belongs. 2. Resolved^ That no student shall receive aid as a bene- ficiary from two scholarships or other foundations at the same time. 3. Resolved^ That no student shall be permitted to engage in the business of teaching while pursuing his studies in the Seminary, without the previous consent of the Faculty, and of the ecclesiastical authority of the diocese in which, he is a candidate. All which is respectfully submitted. Gr. W. DOANE, S. Farmar Jarvis, John McVickar, W. H. Delancey, Manton Eastburn. 614: PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Whereupon, notice was given by Bishop Doane that the rules and regulations containod in the above report, 11 in number, were proposed as statutes. On motion, it was Resolved unanimously^ That their re- ference to a Special Committee, as required by chapter 11 of the statutes, be dispensed with. The Minutes of the Faculty, and a book prepared by their secretary, containing a general list of the students of the Seminary, were laid upon the table for the examination of the trustees. On motion, Resolved^ That the Board proceed to the election of Treasurer, Standing Committee, and Finance Committee, for the year ensuing. Upon counting the ballots, the following gentlemen were found to be duly elected, viz. : — Mr. B. E. Jones, Treasurer. Standing Committee. Eev. Dr. Lyell, Mr. T. L. Ogden, Rev. Dr. Berrian, Mr. I. Lawrence, Rev. Dr. Milnor, Mr. J. Lorillard, Rev. Dr. McVickar, Mr. P. G. Stuyvesant, Rev. Dr. Hawks, Mr. G. C. Verplanck, Rev. Dr. Taylor, Mr. W. H. Harison; Together with Mr. E. R. Jones, Treasurer. Rev. Dr. Anthon, Secretary. Finance Committee. Mr. I. Lawrence, Mr. P. G. Stuyvesant, Mr. J. Lorillard, Mr. W. H. Harison ; Together with the Treasurer. Resolved, That it be referred to the secretary and trea- surer to defray all the necessary expenses of this Annual Meeting. On motion, the Board went into a viva voce election upon the nomination previously made of a trustee for the Diocese of North Carolina ; whereupon. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, 615 The Rev. William M. Green was unanimoiislj elected a trustee. Bishop Doane, from the Committee on the State of the Seminary, presented the following report : — The Committee on the General State of the Seminary- have had various duties intrusted to them besides those which grow directly out of the statute providing for their appointment. They have attended to them as they were able, and present their report as follows : — Their inspection of the buildings and premises has, for the most part, been satisfactory. The new building, they are happy to say, with a single exception, appears to answer well the expectations of the Board. The exception alluded to is in the construction of the chimneys, several of which are sadly deficient, and call for immediate attention, not only as regards the comfort, but the health of the students. The committee observe that in some respects the recom- mendations made last year, as to alterations and improve- ments in the old building, have been carried into effect, and they have no farther suggestions to make. The form of bedstead designed for general adoption in the dormito- ries does not a^^pear to answer the expectation, and its use by all the students ought not, in the opinion of the com- mittee, to be required. The committee are happy to ob- serve a very great improvement in the matter of cleanliness about the premises, especially as connected with the new building, and, with the careful attention of the present janitor, they are disposed to hope for a complete reform in the course of the following year. It is suggested that screens, in connection with some of the buildings, are called for. The committee desire to express the very high gratifica- tion with which they have visited the library. They find it in all respects well ordered, and the books conveniently arranged, and in good condition. The committee having instituted carefid inquiry into the expenses of residence at the Seminar}^, find them to be as follows : — Boarding, at an average cost of 30 cents per diem, during the term of nine months, is • ^'^8 90 Washing- (at an average of 32 cents weekly) is 11 84 Lights (for the whole period) 5 00 Fuel (two in a room) for each 10 00 Expenses for the whole time, exclusive of clothes, travelling and contingencies, $105 74 616 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The advance in tliese charges, from last 3'ear, is owing to the increased expense of all the necessaries of life. The committee are gratified to find, that since the last meeting, the office of janitor has been placed upon a more effective and permanent foundation. They anticipate great advantages fi'om this arrangement. In visiting the several rooms of the students, while they have been gratified by the order and cleanliness generally prevailing, the committee regret to say that they have met with some censurable exceptions. But that a regulation has been recommended, authorizing the Dean of the Faculty to visit and inspect the rooms, the committee would feel themselves called on to specify the cases. The committee are, by the statute, instructed to inquire into any " matters which it may be important to the interest of theological education to have known." Under a deej) sense of the responsibility created by this requirement, the committee feel themselves called on to express the convic- tions at which they have arrived in regard to several mat- ters of internal discipline. It will be remembered that this subject has for several years been annually presented for the consideration of the Board, and thus far without im- portant result. The committee are gratified to find, that since the last meeting of the Board, the Standing Com- mittee have taken the matter in hand, and have proposed several regulations for the good order and well-being of the institution. Of these the committee heartily approve. They go farther than this. It is not regularity of atten- dance alone which is important to be insured, but the fj'iithful improvement of all the ^^rivileges of the institu- tion. In all our seminaries for academic learning this is a matter . of constant attention. It is of infinitely greater importance in this institution, whether we consider that it is the sacred trust of the Church which we administer, or that the students of this Seminary are to become instructors in righteousness, and shepherds of the flock of Christ. The committee are of opinion, that from the moment a young man enters the Seminary, it should be kept continu- ally before him that every lesson and every exercise is im- portant in its bearing on the Church — that the whole Church, therefore, is interested in his well-being and well-doing, and has him constantly in view. They are convinced that those who are not willing to fulfil, to the best of their power, such responsibility, ought not to continue to be members of the institution ; and that from such as best ^ OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 617 fulfil the expectation of the Board, those should be select- ed who are to appear as the representatives of the Senior Class at the Annual Commencement, Nor do the committee rest here. There are now eighty- one students in the Seminary. Were they but an ordinary school under our direction, the care of souls, in regard to so great a number, would be a serious consideration. How greatly is the solemnity of our trust increased when it is remembered, that in the course of Providence every one of this number is, in a short time, to be intrusted with the care of other souls ! In view of these considerations, the committee feel themselves constrained to ask. Where is the pastoral care of the students of the General Theologi- cal Seminary ? They are a Christian family. ]>ut who exercises towards them the paternal influence ? Who offi- ciates in the devotions of the family altar ? Again, they are a Christian congregation. But who exercises towards them the pastoral relation ? Who offers their common prayers before the throne of grace ? Who labors among them in the word and doctrine, for their edification in truth and holiness? Who breaks for them the bread of life, for their growth in grace and spiritual communion with the Divine Head and Saviour of the Church ? These are questions, the committee are persuaded, which will at once commend themselves to the judgment and conscience of the members of the Board, and they refrain from any argu- ment. If it be asked, What is the remedy in the present constitution of the Seminary ? They answer, by such an amendment of the statutes as shall enlarge the powers and duties of the Dean of the Faculty, and make him responsi- ble for the pastoral care of the students during his occu- pancy of that station. They are not willing that a flock, so precious to the Church, should be left in any sense as sheep without a shepherd. The committee have had referred to them the minutes of the Standing Committee in regard to such matters as re- quire the action of the Board. In relation to the erection of a suitable fence about the property of the Seminary, the committee are of opinion that, greatly as such an improve- ment is to be desired, the present state of the treasury does not authorize the measure, involving, as it would, an ex- penditure of $3,500. In reply to the argument, that the improvement is called for with a view to increasing the value of the property which the Seminary has to dispose of, the committee would simply suggest, that, in the pre- 618 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES sent depressed state of tlie countrj, no sucli disposition of any portion of the pro})erty is to be expected or desired. They feel themselves obliged to say that, from the same causes, it does not seem proper to take any order as to the sale of the leases alluded to in the minutes referred to them. And above all, they regret that, greatly as it is called for, and richly as it is deserved, there can be, in the present condition of the funds, no increase of the salary of the professors. The committee are of opinion that the comfort and re- covery of such of the students as are occasionally indispos- ed would be greatly promoted by the preparation of an apartment in the Seminary to be used as an infirmary, as suggested in the report of the Dean of the Faculty referred to them. They are happy to state, that benevolent per- sons have already supplied the amount of funds which would be required for fitting up and furnishing the room. In this connection the committee deem it proper to state, that though on the most diligent inquiry they have found no reason to believe that the health of the students has been more interrupted than might be expected in so large a number of young men, living under strong temptation to indulge in sedentary habits, there is no doubt that a due regard to proper exercise would produce a much better state of things. They affectionately commend the subject to the consideration of the students, as matter of individ- ual interest not only, but of duty to the Church. The com- mittee believe that an arrangement of the recitations which, while increasing the number, would shorten the duration of each, is loudly called for by considerations afPecting the bodily health and intellectual vigor, as well as the comfort of the students. From the report of the Dean, it appears that twelve stu- dents, nearly one-sixth of the whole number, are now ab- sent on leave. Without calling in question the validity of the grounds on which this leave has been granted, the committee feel themselves bound to express their deep re- gret at the number of cases which have occurred. The committee have had referred to them so much of the report of the Library Committee as relates to the loss of volumes. It appears, from a careful examination by the librarian, that the number lost is fifty-nine, breaking seven- teen sets. The committee are aware that this loss has occurred during several years, and they have confidence, in the present regulations of the library, that every book OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 619 ■which shall be missing will be required to be accounted for. Still they must regret the carelessness which could be instrumental to such an injurj to the instiiation ; and they recommend that the librarian address a circular to the past and present members of the Seminary, respect- fully requesting that inqairy be made by them ^^ether some of the volumes missing may not inadvertently be in their possession. In conclasion, the committee recommend for adoption by the Board the following resolutions, the last of which, if approved, they propose to be enacted as a statute : — Resolved, That the Standing Committee be instructed to cause such alterations to be made in the chimneys which are defective as shall render them fit for use at the opening of the next session ; and also to cause such screens to be erected in the rear of the Seminary buildings, as in the judgment of the resident professors are required. Besolved, That the Standing Committee be instructed to cause a room, or rooms, to be set apart and prepared as an infirmary, for the use of sick students. Resolved^ That it be recommended to the Standing Cbmmittee to make provision, to an amount not exceeding $100, for such gymnastic exercises as, in the opinion of the visiting physicians, shall be most conducive to the health and vigor of the students. Resolved^ That the following addition to the statutes be proposed for adoption by the Board : To insert in chapter 6th, section 2d, second clause, after " clothed with its au- thority :" — '■''He shall also, dunng the term of his office, he charged with the public religious instruction, and the pastoral care, of the students of the Seminary.^'' All which is respectfully submitted by the committee. G. W. DOANE, James Milnor, John Croes, S. Paynter. The report having been read, Bishop Doane gave notice of a proposed alteration in the statutes, as suggested in the report. Whereupon, On motion, it was Resolved, unanimously. That the refer- ence of said alterations to a Special Committee be dispens ed with. 620 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES On motion, the report on the Deficiency of Contribu- tions was made the order of the day for to-morrow. Adjourned. ♦ St. John's Chapel, Friday^ \ Half past 1, P. M. \ The trustees met pursuant to adjournment. Present — Bishops Brownell, H. U. Onderdonk, B. T. Onderdonk, Mcllvaine, Ives and Doane ; Rev. Drs. Crocker, Judd, Jcrvis, DeLincey, Lyell, Milnor, McVickar, Taylor, Schroeder, S. Wheaton ; Rev. Messrs. Ballard, Bayard, Boyd, Cuming, Henderson," Forbes ; Messrs. CoUett, New- ton, Meredith, D. B. Ogden, T. L. Ogden, Paynter, Hari- son, and the Secretary. Mr. James S. Smith, a trustee of the Diocese of Penn- sylvania, and Mr. O. C. Verplanck, a trustee of the Diocese of New- York, appeared and took their seats. The minutes were read and approved. The Board proceeded to the order of the day, viz. : — The consideration of the report of the Committee on the Deficiency of Contributions. Whereupon, On motion, the first and second resolutions recommended in the report were adopted. The third of the proposed resolutions being under con- sideration, it was, on motion, laid upon the table. The folio win gcomnumication from the Associate Alumni was read : — " Extract from the Minutes of the Associate Alumni of the Qeneral Theological Seminary^ drc, June 30, 1837. " On motion of the Rev. John M. Forbes, it was unani- mously Resolved, That the Associate Alumni cordially re- spond to the recommendation of the Board of Trustees, to establish a Professorship of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence in the Greneral Theological Seminary, and pledge themselves, so soon as the times will permit, to exert them- selves to the utmost in carrying this design into effect, if in the judgment of the Board of Trustees the same be considered desirable. Attest, "B. I. IIaight, Secretary^ pro tern." OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 621 On motion, Besohed, That in order to give effect to the proceedings of the Standing Committee on these subjects, as contained in their minutes, the secretary of this Board be authorized to affix the seal of this corporation to an as- signment of the bond and mortgage given to it by Jacob Lorillard, to secure the payment of seven thousand dollars. And also to a bond to be given by -this corporation to that of Trinity Church, in the city of New-York, to secure, ■with interest, the payment of seven hundred and fifty dol- lars, advanced by the last-named corporation to remune- rate the services of the Eev. Hugh Smith, acting professor in the Department of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Elo- quence, and that the secretary and treasurer sign such instruments. On motion of Mr. T. L. Ogden, Resolved, That a com- mittee of three be ap^Dointed to consider and report to this Board, at its next meeting, what regulations, if any, may be expedient relative to the manner of executing sealed instruments of writing by this corporation — and also on the propriety of the adoption or confirmation of any of the by-laws or permanent regulations which may have been passed by the Standing Committee ; and on the expediency of any alteration of or addition to the statutes, in relation to any of the matters above referred to. Messrs. T. L. Ogden, D. B. Ogden, and William Mere- dith, were appointed this committee. Resolved, That the Standing Committee be empowered to provide, for the current year, for the instruction of the students in the Greneral Theological Seminary in the De- partments of the Evidences of Kevealed Eeligion, &c., and of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence. Ordered, That the secretary publish, with all convenient dispatch, one thousand five hundred copies of the proceed- ings of this Board during its present session, and Avith the view of disseminating more widely among the members of the Episcopal Church a knowledge of the condition and prospects of the General Theological Seminar}^, that the editors of the different religious periodicals of the Church be respectfully and earnestly requested to rej)ublish in their columns, as may be convenient, from the printed proceed- ings, such portions as the secretaiy is hereby authorized to designate. 622 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES On motion, Resolved, unanimously, That so mucli of the statutes as relates to the hour of adjournment for this day be dispensed with. Moved ai)d carried, That when the Board adjourns, it adjourn to meet at 7 o'clock, P. M. The Board adjourned. St. John's Chapel, 7, P. M. Tlie trustees assembled pursuant to adjournment. Present — Bishops Browneli, II. U. Onderdonk, B. T. Onderdonk, Ives, and Doane; Eev. Drs. Milnor, Lyell, Delancey, Taylor, McVickar, Jar vis, Schroeder, S. Whea- ton, Judcl; Kev. Messrs. Bayard, Boyd, Cuming, Forbes; Messrs. Newton, Collett, Lorillard, T. L. Ogden, Meredith, Verplanck, and the Secretary. The minutes of the morning were read and approved. The following proposed resolution, which had been laid on the table this morning in the report of the Committee on the Deficiency of Contributions, was, on motion, called up for consideration: — Resolved, That the Alumni be requested to suspend their exertions in behalf of the Professorship of Pastoral Theo- logy and Pulpit Eloquence, until the next meeting of the Board. Whereupon it was moved, by Bishop Doane, That so much of the report of the Committee on the Deficiency of Contributions, &c., as refers to the endowment of the De- partment of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, is out of order, and should not be considered before the re- port presented by the Special Committee appointed on that subject. "Whereupon, The Chair decided that the motion was out of order. An appeal having been made from this decision by the Bishop of New- Jersey, the question was put : — " Shall the appeal be sustained ?" and decided in the negative — ayes 5, noes 16. On motion, Resolved, That the further consideration of the report of the Committee on the Deficiency of Contribu- OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 623 tions be postponed, wiili the view of considering the re- port of the Committee on the Endowment of the Professor- ship of Pastoral Theology and Pnlpit Eloquence. The secretary asked leave of absence for the remainder of the evening, which was granted, and the Eev. F. H. Cuming was appointed ^/-o iem. The report of the Committee upon the Endowment of the Professorship of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence being under consideration, On motion, the 1st, 2d, and 8d resolutions contained therein were adopted. The 4th resolution was negatived ; and the 5th having been put, Dr. Delancey offered the fol- lowing as a substitute, which was lost : — Resolved^ That an application be made on behalf of the Board, to the Corporation of Trinity Church, to endow the Professorship of the Evidences of Eevealed Eeligion, &c., without awaiting the result of the efforts on behalf of the Professorship of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, which the lamentable situation of the country compels us to intermit for the present. The- 5th resolution, as recommended by the committee, was then adopted, viz. : — 5. Resolved^ That a committee of three be appointed, of which the Bishop of New- York shall be the chairman, to express to the Corporation of Trinity Church the grateful sense entertained by this Board of their generous offer, and respectfully to request such further extension of the time proposed by them for completing the endowment of the Professorship of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, as the circumstances of the case, in their benevolent con- struction of it, may reasonably require. Bishop Onderdonk, Dr. McVickar, and Mr. E. R. Jones, were ajDpointed the committee. The 6th resolution of the committee being under con- sideration. Bishop B. T. Onderdonk offered the following, to precede it in the report, viz. : — 6. Resolved^ That this Board approve of the measure adopted by the Standing Committee, in appointing the Alumni of the Seminary agents for raising the proposed endowment of the Professorship of Pastoral Theology and 624: PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Pulpit Elocj[uence ; and are much, gratified at tlie readiness of the Alumni to fulfil the object of their agency. Whereupon, Dr. Delancey offered the following as an amendment to Bishop Onderdonk's motion : — " But that, under existing circumstances, they be author- ized to suspend their proceedings in favor of the said pro- fessorship for the present." The amendment was adopted, and the resolution as amended was passed. The resolution laid upon the table yesterday, touching the extension of the privileges of the library to certain of the Alumni, was taken up and passed. Bishop H. U. Onderdonk, from the committee to whom was referred several proposed amendments to the seventh chapter of the statutes, reported the following resolution : Resolved^ That chapter 7th, section 1, of the statutes be amended by inserting after the words "and of classical and scientific attainments," the words " of attachment to the Protestant Episcopal Church." Eespectfully submitted. H. U. Onderdonk, S. Wheaton, Thomas Lyell, J. McVickar, William Meredith. Whereupon, on motion, the report Avas accepted, and the resolution adopted. Bishop B, T. Onderdonk offered the following resolu- tion, which was adopted : — Resolved^ That should the Alumni of this Seminary suc- ceed in raising the amount of $25,000, required for the proposed endowment of tlic Professorsliip of Pastoral The- ology and Pulpit Eloquence, they shall be considered as the founders of said professorship, with all the powers and privileges conferred on the founders of professorships by the second clause of section 1, chapter 3, of the statutes. The report on the Internal Discipline of the Seminary was taken up for consideration ; whereupon the report was OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 625 accepted, and tlie rules and regulations recommended by said report, (eleven in number,) as statutes, were severally adopted. The Board, on motion, tlien proceeded to the considera- tion of the Report of the Committee on the General State of the Seminary ; whereupon the report was accepted, and the resolutions therein contained were adopted ; the last of said resolutions as an addition to second clause of sec- tion 2, of chapter 6, of the siatutes. Bishop Doane, from a committee appointed at the last Stated Meeting on the subject, (seep. 103 of Proceedings,*) presented the following report, which was accepted, and the resolution therein contained adopted : — The undersigned, from the committee appointed at the last meeting of the Board, to confer with the Faculty, and to report as to the best mode of selecting the members of the Senior Class who shall take part in the exercises of the Annual Commencement, when the class is too numerous for exercises to be assigned to all, respectfully reports : — That in the absence of both of his associates, the one, the Rev. Mr. James, having been removed by deatli, he has conferred individually with the Faculty, and is of opinion that the parts assigned to the members of the Senior Class, when all ai'e not included, should be regarded as the ex- pression, on the part of the P'uculty, of faithful study, cor- rect deportment, high attainments in theological learning, and ability to write and speak well. The following reso- lution is therefore proposed for adoption : — Resolved^ That it shall be recommended to the Faculty, when the students of the Senior Class are so numerous that all cannot receive parts at the Annual Commencement, to assign such parts to those members of the -class who, in their judgment, are best entitled to the distinction by their faithful discharge of the duties of the Seminary, and best fitted to sustain the character of the institution by their public performance. All which is respectfully submitted. G. W. DoANE. The Board of Trustees then adjourned. Attest, Henry Anthon, Secretary of the Board. * Page 571 of reprint. 40 626 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPENDIX. PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE THIRD ARTICLE OF THE CONSTITUTIOH OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. Resolved^ Thattlie following amendment of the Constitu- tion of the General Theological Seminary be proposed to the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States for its concurrence ; and that if con- curred in by that body, it be part of the said Constitu- tion : — " It shall be competent for three trustees, assembled at the time and place appointed for any stated or special meeting of the Board of Trustees (if a quorum shall not be present), to adjourn such meeting from day to day, or for any number of days not exceeding at one time seven days ; and any Board of Trustees, to be convened in pursuance of any such adjournment, shall be deemed to be legally con- vened and constituted, provided such Board be formed with- in ten days next after the time originally appointed for such I. , e d or special meeting." Amendments of Statutes, June, 1837. [The parts witliin brackets are the Ainendmerts.] CHAPTER I. Sect. 4. On the first day of the Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees, there shall two committees be appointed of at least livo ei3li], &3. CHAPTER VI. Sect. 2, second clause. During the recess of the Board, he shall, as its executive officer, be clothed with its author- ity. [He shall also, during the term of his office, be charged with the public religious instruction and the pas- toral care of the students of the Seminary], &c. CHAPTER VII. Sect. 1, second clause. All others may be admitted who shall produce satisfactory evidence of religious and moral OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 627 character, of classical and scientific attainments [of attach- ment to the Protestant Episcopal Church], and in general of such dispositions and habits as may render them apt and meet to exercise the ministry, &c. The following regulations were also enacted as statutes of the Seminary, and are to be promulgated as such : — 1. The designation of the students' rooms rests solely with the Dean of the Faculty : no room shall be occupied without his permission. And in the absence of a stu- dent, the key shall be deposited with the Dean. 2. No stoves shall be put up by the students in rooms provided with grates, unless with the approbation of the Dean. 3. The morning and evening service of the Church shall be used daily in the chapel, at such hours as the Faculty riiay from time to time determine, except that on Sundays, and on such other days as are exempted by section 1, of chapter 8th, of the statutes, such service may consist of the form of Family Devotion provided in the Book of Common Prayer, or such other form as the Faculty may select from it. Whenever the daily morning or evening service of the Church is performed, it shall be the duty of the resident clerical professors to officiate, in such order as they may arrange among them- selves. On all these services, it shall be the duty of the students to attend. 4. All absences from recitations and other exercises pre- scribed by statute shall be reported by the professors to the Faculty. 5. At each recitation or other exercise, the professor will note the proficiency of every student in the lesson, or other duty which has been appointed ; and the Faculty shall lay before the Examining Committee, at the An- nual Examination, the results of such notation in the case of every student through the year. In arriving at the fixed result, the whole deportment of the student, in his connection with the Seminary, may be taken into account. 6. There shall be two daily recitations in each class, nei- ther of them to exceed an hour and a half. 628 PEOCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUTSEES, ETC. 7. Any student injuring or defacing the building,sshall lose his privilege of a room unti] such injury be mado good. 8. The students' apartments shall be visited at least once a fortnight during term-time, by the Dean or his sub- stitute. 9. When the Fdbulty grant leave of absence, or permis- sion to withdraw, for a period longer than one month, to any student who is a candidate for Orders, they shall immediately inform the ecclesiastical authority to which he belongs. 10. No student shall receive aid as a beneficiary from two scholarships or other foundations at the same time. 11. No student shall be permitted to engage in the busi- ness of teaching while pursuing his studies in the Seminary, without the previous consent of the Fac- ulty, and of the ecclesiastical authority of the dio- cese in which he is a candidate. OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.* TRUSTEES OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. * New- Hampshire. — Rev. C. Burrougbs, D, D. ; Edward Cutts. * Rhode Island. — Rev. IST. B. Crocker, D. D., Rev. Salmon Wheaton, D. D. f Massachusetts. — Rev. J. M. Wainwright, D. D., Rev; Edward Ballard, Rev. Theodore Edson, Rev. Z. Mead; Edward A. Newton, Lester Tilley. f Connecticut. — Rev. H. Croswell, D. D., Rev. D. Bur hans, D. D., Rev. N. S. Wheaton, D. D., Rev. B. Judd D. D., Rev. S. F. Jarvis, D. D. ; AV. W. Boardman, R Adams, P. A. Cannon, S. H. Huntington, J. L. Bush. \ Neio-Yorl.—RQY. D. Butler, D. D., Rev. T. Lyell, D. D., Rev. W. Berrian, D. D., Rev. A. Potter, D. H., Rev. J. McVickar, D. D., Rev. J. Milnor, D. D., Rev. W. Creigk- ton, D. D., Rev. H. Anthon, D. D., Rev. F. L. Hawks, D. D., Rev. J. Read, D. D., Rev. L. Smith, Rev. F. H. Cuming, Rev. J. F. Schroeder, D. D., Rev. L. P. Bayard, D. D., Rev. J. Brown, Rev. P. A. Proal, Rev. M. Eastburn, D. D., Rev. T. H. Taylor, D. D., Rev. H. J. Whitehouse, D. D., Rev. W. Shelton, Rev. E. M. Johnson, Rev. J. M. Forbes ; N. Rogers, D. S. Jones, E. R. Jones, S. Warren, * Held from the 25th to the 29th of June, 1838. 630 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES T. L. Ogden, J. Lawrence, D. E. Evans, J.Lorillard, J- Emott, J. Julian, J. C. Spencer, Wm. Johnson, D. B. Og- den, F. Smith, P. A. Jay, G. Lee, H. G. Wisner, W. H. Harison, P. G. Stuyvesant, G. C. Yerplanck, P. J. Van Kensselaer, J. D. Dickerson, J. A. Dix. t New- Jersey. —Rqy. F. Beasley, D. D., Rev. J. Croes, Rev. M. H. Henderson ; M. W. Collett, Thomas Chapman. ^. f Pennsylvania. — Rev. W. H. Delancey, D. D., Rev. G. *■' Upfold, D. D., Rev. J. Rodney, Jim., Rev. Levi Bull, Rev. George Boyd, Rev. H. W. Ducachet, M. D. ; David Scott, J. Read, William Meredith, Hon. J. Reed, James S. Smith, ' Benjamin Stiles, Esq. * Delaware. — Hon. S. Paynter. * Maryland.— ReY. W. E. Wyatt, D. D., Rev. J. Johns, D. D., Rev. J. P. K. Henshaw, D. D., Rev. J. Spencer, D. D. ; Judge Brice, Judge Eccleston, E. S. Key, J. C. Herbert. * Virginia.— Rqy. R. Keith, D. D., Rev. N. H. Cobbs, Rev. E. McGuire ; Dr. C. Berkeley, P. Nelson. * North Carolina. — Rev. William M. Green ; Duncan Cameron, Josiah Collins. t South Carolina. — Rev. C. E. Gadsden, D. D. ; Rev. A. Gibbs, Rev. C. Hanckel, Rev. P. T. Gervais, Rev. W. H. Barnewell, Rev. P. Trapier ; Thomas Lowndes, Wm. Hey- ward, D. E. Huger, Dr. J. Stuart, Dr. P. Tidyman. * Georgia.- — Rev. E. Neufville. * Mississippi. — William N. Mercer, M. D. f Tennessee. — Rev. L. Polk. Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama, Michigan, Maine, and Ver- mont, no nominatious. Note. — The dioceses marked thus (*) did not nominate any trustees to the General Convention of 1835, and consequently those heretofore ap- pointed, and confirmed by the Convention, continue in office, pur-uant to the Constitution, until successors are appointed. The dioceses marked thus (t) made their nominations in 1835 to the General Convention, which were approved and confirmed. The Standing Committee on the Seminary, of the House of Deputies of 1835, observed in their report, (see Journal Gen. Conv., p. 53): "The following dioceses have, it is believed, never nominated trustees: — Maine, Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama, Michigan. Ver- mont has heretofore nominated, but has failed at this Convention to renew the nomination ; and the only gentleman heretofore appointed for that dio- cese has removed to another." OF THE GENERAL THEOLOaiCAL SEMINAR PROCEEDINGS, &c. At a Stated Meeting of the Trustees of the General Theo- logical Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, held in Trinity Church, New-York, June 25, 1838 :— Present — Right Rev. Bishops H. U. Onderdonk and B. T. Onderdonk. New- Yorh. — Rev. Drs. McVickar, Milnor, Taylor, Bayard, Anthon ; Rev. Messrs. Brown, Cuming, Shelton ; Messrs. N. Rogers, D. B. Ogden, T. L. Ogden, E. R. Jones, Loril- lard, F. Smith, Harison. New- Jersey. — Rev. Mr. Croes. Pennsylvania. — Rev. Dr. Delancey, Rev. Mr. Bull. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Right Rev. H. U. Onderdonk. On motion, the Board proceeded to the election of a secretary for the year ensuing, when, upon counting the ballots, the Rev. Dr. Anthon was found to have been unanimously re-elected. The minutes of the Standing Committee, •for the past year, were read. The following resolutions, submitted by the Standing Committee for the consideration of the Board, were laid upon the table by the secretary : — " Resolved^ That a committee of members be ap- pointed, with a Bishop for its chairman, and power in the Standing Committee to supply vacancies, as the examining committee at the annual intermediate examination of the students. '■'■Resolved^ That such examination be public, and that it be the duty of the Dean to give due notice of the same in one or more Church papers. " Resolved, That so much of section 8th, chapter 8th, of the statutes, as is inconsistent with the above resolutions, be, and hereby is, rescinded. "Extract from the Minutes of the Standing Committee. " Attest, " H, Anthon, Secretary. "ii^eZ/rwary 21, 1838." 632 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES On motion, Resolved^ That the Committee on the Exami- nation of Students consist of nine. In pursuance of the provisions made by the statutes, the following Ccommittees were appointed by the Chair : On the General State of the Seminary : — Rev. Mr. Bull, Rev. Mr. Croes, Rev. Dr. McVickar, Rev. Dr. Taylor, Mr. Harison. On the Examination of Students : — Rev. Dr. Delancey, Rev. Dr. Milnor, Rev. Messrs. Bull, Brown, Shelton, Croes, Cuming, Mr. Rogers and the Secretary. On motion, Besolved, That the Bishops present at this Stated Meeting be requested, in their capacity as visitors, to unite with the Committee on the Examination of the Students, in attending to the examination of thestudents by the professors, in their respective departments, agreeably to the provisions of the statutes. The report of the Finance Committee was read, as fol- lows : — The Finance Committee of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, in compliance with the. statutes, beg leave to re- port : — The Property of the Seminary consists of — 200 Mechanics' Bank shares; which cost ^$5,350 GO Bonds and mortgages of sundry persons in the city of New-York, announting to 73,300 00 Loaned out temporarily, 2,300 00 Ground rent due, but not yet received 531 59 Cash on hand, 25th June, 1838 1,420 44 Total $82,902 03 From which deducting the following, viz., the Scholarships : — Warren $2,500 00 Bishop White 2.500 00 Bishop Hobart 2,500 00 Bishop Kemp 2,000 00 Bishop Croes 2,000 00 Bishop Claggett ? 98 50 Norlh Carolina 2,948 22 Thomason 2,000 00 Carried forward $16,646 72 OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 633 Brought forward $16,646 72 Wainwricrht 2,500 00 Rhinelander 2,000 00 Peter Rooseve't 500 00 St. George's Church 2,000 00 23,646 72 The endowment of the "St. Mark's Church in the Bowery'' Professorship of Ecclesiasti- cal History 25,000 00 Ti:ie Permanent Fund, to be forever held in trust for the benefit of the Library 6,000 00 The contributions towards the endowment of a Professorship of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence ". 356 87 55,003 59 There will remain the sum of $27,898 44 the interest of which may be applied to the current expenses of the Seminary. The ordinary expenses of the ensuing year will probably be — • Salaries to Professors Turner and Wilson, each $1,500, is. .$3,000 00 Do. Professor Moore 750 00 Do. Librarian 1 00 00 Do. Janitor 400 00 Interest on four Scholarships, founded by the Protestant Epissopal Society for Promoting Religion and Learning in the State of New-York 400 00 Insuring Buildings and Library 255 00 City ta.x on lots not rented 1 80 00 Incidental expenses, estimated at 1,200 00 Total $6,285 00 From this, deducting the interest on the above-mentioned balance of $27,898, which at 7 per cent, is 1,953 00 And the rent of the ten lots west of the Tenth Avenue 300 00 2,253 00 There Avill remain a yearly deficiency of income amount ng to $4,032 00 On comparing tlie situation of the finances of the Semi- nary at the present period with the corresponding one of thc'lastyear, it will be perceived that the capital has been diminished about fourteen hundred dollars. The appeal of the trustees to the ministers and vestries of churches to have annual collections made for the current expenses of the Seminary, for the next five years, has resulted in obtain- 634 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ing about $1,700 instead of $3,500, as estimated by the Committee of the Board, at their last meeting. The col- lections in the several dioceses have fallen short of the estimate of the committee in the following proportions, viz. : — The Eastern Diocese $184 00 Connecticut 132 75 New-York 594 63 New-Jersey 170 29 Pennsylvania 101 50 Maiykmd 140 00 South Carolina 240 00 New-Orleans and Mobile 232 Ou V Deficiency $1,795 17 As so small a number of the rectors of parishes, through- out the United States, have responded to this call of the trustees, the Finance Committee have strong fears, that many of the clergy do not possess the sensibility to the claims of the Seminary, which its usefalness and beneficial influence upon the interests of the Church are so well cal- culated to inspire. Unless more general efforts are made to raise funds to meet the deficiency in the income of the Seminary, its pre- sent capital will soon be expended ; great embarrassment in conducting the affairs of the institution may then ensue, and the benefit now conferred by it, upon the cause of reli- gion and sound learning, be greatly diminished. Since the last meeting of the trustees the real estate of the Seminary has been assessed five thousand dollars, for building a sewer in 20tli street. The Finance Committee have objected to the assessment, and the confirmation of it has been postponed for the present. For a detailed statement of the receipts and expenses of the past year, the committee beg leave to refer ^to the accompanying Account Current of the Treasurer, All which is respectfully submitted. Isaac Lawrence, Edward R. Jones, Jacob Lohillard, Wm. H. Harison. New- York, 25th June, 1838, OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 635 Bonds beloncinff to the Seminary — Saltus, Son"& Co., $10,000 00 Green & Wetmore, 23,000 00 Robert McDermut, 5,000 GO Peter G. Stuy vesant 25,000 00 Marsh & Compton, ' 3,500 00 Sarah Morn?, 2,800 00 Mary S. Watkins, 4,000 00 $73,300 00 Ground rent due J. D. & N. Norris 402 85 John D. French, 128 74 $531 59 The Treasurer's Annual Account, examined and audited by the Standing Committee, and accompanied by their Report thereon, was presented, and the following sum- mary read : whereupon, On motion, the said account was referred to the Rev. Dr- Taylor, Rev. Mr. Brown, and Mr. T. L. Ogden, as a Spe- cial Committee, agreeably to the provisions of the 4th chapter of the statutes. The Account Current of the Treasurer, of which the following is a summary, exhibits the following receipts into the treasury during the past year : — ■ Balance of account rendered 19th June, 1837, $ 112 13 Balance due on the bond sold last year, 1.000 00 Part of the temporary loan called in, 1,500 00 Contributions towards the endnwmentof the Professorship of Pastoral Tiieology and Pulpit Eloquence, 356 87 Collections in the Diocese of New-York, 905 37 Pennsylvania, 398 50 New-Jersey, 129 71 Connecticut, *. 67 25 South Carolina, 60 00 Washington City, 60 00 Massachussett?, , 16 00 Georgia, 68 00 Interest and ground rent received, 5.260 50 $9,934 33 The Expenditures have been — Renewing Fire Policies, $255 00 City taxes on lots, for 1837, 276 70 Protestant Episcopal Press, for printing, 205 06 Carried forward $736 76 #9,934 33 636 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Brought forward, $736 76 $9,934 33 Ordinary Expenses, 925 43 Intere.4 on Permanent Fund of the Library, 278 00 Interest on Scholarships, 923 70 Salaries, 5,650 00 $8,513 89 Leaving a balance in the treasury of $1 420 44 E. E. Edward E. Jones, Treasurer. New- York, 2othJune, 1838. A list of the scholarships, with the names of the students who are their incumbents, was laid before the Board, agree- ably to the resolution passed at the session of 1836. Also, a specification of the collections for the Seminary, under the resolution of the trustees, of June, 1837. The secretary submitted the following report : — The undersigned respectfully reports, that in obedience to the resolution of the trustees, passed at the Stated Meet- ing in June last, a circular, of which a copy is annexed, was prepared and addressed by him to the clergy and ves- tries of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in relation to collections for the supply of the deficiency of income of the Seminary. The replies, written and verbal, of a favor- able character, have not exceeded fifty, about twenty of which were from the Alumni. The amount of collections and contributions will be given in the Treasurer's Annual Eeport. H. Anthon, Secretary. Moved and carried, that when the Board adjourns, it ad- journ to meet at Trinity Church, The Board adjourned. of the general theological seminary. 637 Tuesday, Trinity Church, ) June 26, 1838. "j The trustees met pursuant to adjournment. Present — Bishops B. T. Onderdonk and Doane. Connecticut. — Eev. Dr. Jarvis. New-Yorh. — Eev. Drs. Bayard, Creighton, Eastburn, Mc- Yickar, Milnor, Taylor ; Kev. Messrs. Brown, Cuming, Forbes, Shelton ; Messrs. D. B. Ogden, T. L. Ogdeu, Loril- lard, J. C. Spencer, Verplanck, Harison, F. Smith, and the Secretary. New- Jersey. — Eev. Mr. Croes, Eev. Mr. Henderson, Mr. Oollett. Pennsylvania. — Eev. Dr. Delancey, Eev. Mr. Bull. The meeting was opened with prayer by Bishop Onder- donk. The minutes of yesterday were read and approved. A vacancy was announced as having occurred in the Trustees of the Diocese of Connecticut, by the removal of the Eev. Dr. Judd to New- York, whereupon the secretary nominated the Eev. William Cooper Mead, D. D., a trustee to sujDply said vacancy. The resolutions submitted by the Standing Committee for the consideration of the Board, and laid upon the table yesterday, were, on motion, taken up for consideration, and referred to Bishop Doane, Dr. McVickar, and Mr. Col- lett, as a Special Committee, to report thereon agreeably to the statutes. Mr. T. L. Ogden, from the committee appointed at the last Stated Meeting of the Board upon the subject (see page 160 of Proceedings*), presented a report in relation to the manner of executing sealed instruments of writing by this corporation, &c. The undersigned, on behalf of the committee to whom it was referred to consider and report on such regulations (if any) as may be expedient relative to the manner of execu- ting sealed instruments by this corporation, and also on the propriety of adopting or confirming any of the by-laws or permanent regulations of the Standing Committee, and on the expediency of any alteration of, or addition to the statutes, in relation to any of these matters, submit the fol- lowing report :— * Page 621 of this edition. 638 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The act of incorporation (section 2) gives the care and management of the estates of the Seminary to the trustees, and authorizes them to sell and otherwise dispose of such estates ; also, in conformity'' with the Constitution, to make by-laws and ordinances (among other things) for conduct- ing the business and concerns of the Seminary. The Con- stitution (section 2) gives the trustees power to make rules, regulations, and statutes for its government, and generally to take such measures as they may deem necessary for its prosperity. The statutes (chapter 2) constitute a Standing Committee, with power to manage the necessary business of the Semi- nary during the recess of the Board of Trustees. Chapter 4 places the funds of the Seminary under the charge of a Finance Committee, with power to direct investments, sub- ject to the control of the Board of Trustees, or of the Stand- ing Committee. The statutes contain no other specification of the powers or duties of these committees, nor any regulation whatever in regard to the execution of instruments requiring the use of the corporate seal. Looking to the estate of the Semi- nary, and the frequent occasions for leases and other dis- positions by which to render it more productive, which must become necessary, the committee are of opinion that the statutes are defective in the particulars above referred to, and ought to be amended. They propose, therefore, that the title of chapter 4 of the statutes be amended so as to read " of the funds and pro- pert}'- of the Seminary," and that a new section be added to this chapter, in the following words: "4. The Standing Committee shall be charged with the care and management of the real estate of the Seminary, subject to such general di- rections and regulations as the Board of Trustees may from time to time prescribe." When not inconsistent with such directions or regula- tions, the Standing Committee shall have power to make agreements for leasing the real estate of the Seminary, in convenient lots or parcels, either from year to year, or for terms of years not exceeding at one time twenty-one years, with covenants of renewal for one or two further successive terms of twenty-one years, or otherwise, and to insert therein such conditions, covenants, agreements, and stipulations, as they may deem expedient. To all leases and other instruments of writing to be exe- cuted under seal, the corporate seal of the Seminary shall OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 639 be affixed by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, under tbe order of the Standing Committee ; and such instru- ments shall be signed by him, and by the chairman of the Finance Committee, or in his absence or incapacity to act, by any two members of the Finance Committee : provided that no conveyance shall be made by which to alienate in fee any part of the real estate of the Seminary, without the express authority of the Board of Trustees. The rules and regulations adopted by the Standing Com- mittee, in relation to the internal discipline of the Semi- nary, appearing to have been incorporated into the statutes subsequently to the appointment of your committee, they are not aware that any further action of the Board of Trus- tees touching these subjects is at present required. All which is respectfully submitted. T. L. Ogden, David B. Ogden. New- York, June 26, 1838. Whereupon, on motion, its reference to a Special Com- mittee, as required by the statutes, chapter 11, was, by unanimous consent, dispensed with, and the report was laid upon the table. The Report of the Dean of the Faculty was presented and read, and on motion, referred to the Committee on the State of the Seminary. Seminary, June 2bth^ 1838. The Dean of the Faculty for the |)resent year respect- fully reports to the trustees, that, on visiting the rooms in the two buildings, he finds those of the west building generally in good order. In number 25, a breach near the grate re- quires some repair. Whether it is merely of the plaster, or, as would seem more probable from the account of the occu- pant, is connected in some way with the flue, remains to be ascertained, A leak alongside of one of the sky-lights on this building needs attention. In the east building partic- ularly, several of the rooms are in a state which seems to require whitewashing, or coloring, or painting ; in both, the draught of several of the fire-places is still complained of, some of the doors and window shutters have shrunk, and the plastering is considerably cracked. Some repairs are also necessar}' in Professor Whittingham's residence. In two or three places, also, the pavement ought to be relaid, 640 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES and in one of tlie rooms, (east building, number. IG,) per- haps the hearth. Some doubt existing in relation to what constitutes a right to certain rooms, and the practical bearing of this point involving considerations and details which cannot well be made the subject of a report, a private opportunity of bringing the subject before the Visiting Committee, or any other body whom the trustees may appoint, is respectfully requested. As the decision of the trustees may affect some of the present occupants, early attention to this matter is desira- ble. The Dean begs leave respectfully to request the attention of the trustees to that part of " chapter 6, section 2, second clause," (passed at the last Annual Meeting,) which declares that "he shall, during the term of his office, be charged with the public religious instruction and the pastoral care of the students of the Seminary," Page 167." At the Commencement of the Seminary year, which is just expiring, this requisition became, of course, a subject of consideration with the undersigned, on whom the duties of the oQice of Dean then devolved. He supposes " the pastoral care" to comprehend " public religious instruction," and he had always regarded this pastoral care, even of an ordinary congregation, as a subject of a very serious nature, comprising duties of great interest and importance, not to be undertaken without careful examination and conscien- tious conviction of duty. " The pastoral care" of a number of theological students preparing for the ministry, he could not but consider as a " charge" still more solemn in its cha- racter, involving a responsibility than which scarcely any can be greater, and not to be imposed without the consent of the person sustaining the office of pastor. Still it was the desire of the Dean to meet the wishes of the trustees as far as he consistently could, by giving to the students "the public religious instruction" which the clause referred to contemplates. His own construction of the phrase compelled him to understand it as implying the usual Sunday service and sermon. And he was confirmed in the correctness of this view by the language on pages 156, 156,f with which the committee who presented the resolu- tion had thought proper to introduce it, and by an opinion expressed in writing by a Eev. member of that committee. Under this impression, it was at first his intention to meet the students in the Seminary Chapel on Sunday mornings, * Page 626 of this edition. t Page 617 of this edition. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 641 for public worship and sermon. Such services had been performed there by Professor Wilson and himself during several years, before the chapel of St, Peter's was built. But a practical diificulty immediately suggested itself. Soon after entering the Seminary, almost all the students became connected with different churches in the city, both as members under the Eector, " who exercises towards them the" same " pastoral relation" which he exercises towards the other members of his congregation, and also as super- intendents or teachers in the respective Sunday schools be- longing to the " Christian congregations" of which they con- stitute a part. Was it expedient for the Dean to require an attendance which would destroy this connection ? Was it the intention of the trustees that he should do this, and call away the students from duties useful to themselves and beneficial to others, and in which young men preparing for the ministry ought chiefly to be interested ? A third ser- vice, after the fatigue of Sunday-school instruction during the day, appeared to him to be in general neither agreeable nor useful. Embarrassed by these considerations, and una- ble to discover by private conversation with individual trustees that they had been in contemplation when the re- solution was passed, he determined to endeavor to ascer- tain the sense of the Standing Committee on the intention of the resolution. The result was given him in a written communication, signed by two members of the committee, and stating, " that the matter was made the subject of con- versation at the last meeting of the committee, aud the opinion was generally and unequivocally expressed, that it was not the intention of the trustees that the Dean should require the attendance of the students on Sunday services in the chapel of the Seminary, but rather that he should see that they were in regular attendance at some parochial church." Although the Dean was not able to elicit this meaning from the language of the resolution, yet the construction put upon it by the committee strengthened his previous reluctance to adopt a course which would have required the students to dissolve their connection with their respec- tive pastors and Sunday schools. He has, therefore, not given "public religious instruction," neither has he con- sidered himself as sustaining " a pastoral relation" to the students. He begs permission to add, that, if this be the 41 642 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES meaning of the resolution, it imposes an obligation, to meet which the Dean would find it exceedingly difficult, if not impossible. Eespectfully submitted by Samuel H. Turner, Dean of the Faculty. On motion, Resolved^ That the Eight Eev. Bishop Doane' be added, as its chairman, to the Committee on the State of the Seminary. The Eev. Dr. McYickar and Mr. Harison tendered their resignation as members of the above committee, on the ground that their avocations were such as would prevent them from attending to its duties. Whereupon, on motion, the said resignations were ac- cepted. On motion. Resolved, That another member be added to the Committee on the Examination of Students. The Eev. Dr. Jar vis was accordingly added. The Eeport of the Library Committee was read, as fol- lows : — ■ To the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminars of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States. The Library Committee respectfully report — That during the past year there has been expended in the purchase of books, under their direction, A remaining balance of the portion of the fund for the in- crease of the Library, appropriated to immediate use, $152 00 A remaining balance of the semi-annual interest on the Li- brary Fund, received July 15th, 1837, after the comple- tion of the repairs of the Library, 34 Z2\ From the semi-annual interest on the Library Fund, receiv- ed January 15th, 1838, 106 42 $292 74 Leaving an unexpended balance in hand, of $73 58 Of the volumes returned as missing in the last report, there have been replaced in the library 2 volumes in folio, and 10 in octavo and under ; completing 6 of the sets re- ported as broken. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, 643 There have been further added during the year, — hy purchase, on account of the donation by Messrs. Stuyve- sant and Ward, to found a Professor's Alcove: 12 volumes in folio, 1 in quarto, and 9 in octavo and under — in all, 22 volumes. (The purchases under that donation are thus completed, amounting in all to 82 volumes in folio, 71 in quarto, and 310 in octavo and under. Total, 463 volumes.) By purchase, from the fund for the increase of the li" brary : 74 volumes in folio, 85 in quarto, and 414 in octavo and under — in all, 573 volumes. By donations, (of which a list is annexed in Schedule A,) 6 volumes in folio, 2 in quarto, and 149 in octavo and un- der— in all, 157 volumes : making a total increase of 94 volumes in folio, 88 in quarto, and 582 in octavo and under — in all, 764 volumes. The whole num.ber of printed volumes now in the li- brary is : folios 1,179, quartos 1,041, octavos and under 4,555— in all, 6,775. Signed, by order of the Library Committee, Benjamin T. Onderdonk, President. Attest, W. E. Whittingham, Secretary. Donations received since last report, (summarj^ of Sche- dule A, see Proceedings of 1836, p. 103,*) viz. : — from Eev. Charles Foster, England, through Bishop Doane, 8 vols. Dr. L. Loewe, England, through J. Pintard, Esq., 1 vol. Rev. Edward Neufville, 7 vols. Rev. John Noble, an Alumnus, 10 vols. Bishop Onderdonk, of New- York, 1 vol. Mr. Greorge Sayres, a student in the Seminary, 1 vol. Mr. T. N. Stanford, 4 vols. 80 pamphlets. Mr. Thomas Swords, 3 vols. Messrs. Swords, Stanford & Co., 1 vol. Charles H. Talbot, Ksq., through Mr. J. B. Gallagher, a student in the Seminary, 1 vol. Miss Van Home, through Levinus Clarkson, Esq. , part of the library of the late Rev. Frederick Van Home, 76 vols. * Page 561 of this edition. 644 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES Most Eev. E. Whately, D. D., Archbisliop of Dublin, througti the Eev. E. M. Johnson, 2 vols. Thomas H. White, Esq., 28 vols. Eev. E. W. Wiltbank, an Alumnus, 1 vol. Eev. Joseph Wolff, 4 vols. An invitation was received, and on motion accepted, from the Alumni, to be present at the preaching of their Annual Sermon, in St. John's Chapel, on Wednesday even- ing, at 8 o'clock. On motion. Resolved, That the testimonials to be confer- red at the ensuing Commencement be signed on the part of this Board by a committee, composed of two Bishops, two presbyters, and two laymen, and by as many others of the trustees as may be convenient. Bishops H. U. Onder- donk and Doane, Eev. Messrs. Croes and Brown, and Messrs. J. C. Spencer and Verplanck, were appointed this committee. The Board, on motion, proceeded to the election of Trea- surer, Standing Committee, and Finance Committee, for the year ensuing. Upon counting the ballots, the gentle- men composing the committees for the past year were found to be re-elected. On motion, Resolved, That the Secretary, Treasurer, and Mr. Harison, be a committee to prepare the report required by the second article of the Constitution to be presented to the General Convention, and that they submit said re- port to this Board at its Stated Meeting on the 31st of August next. Adjourned, until Wednesday, 5 p. m. Trinity Church, Wednesday, \ June 27, 1838. f The trustees assembled pursuant to adjournment, but receiving information that the Church would be needed for a funeral service, on motion, adjourned, to meet forthwith, at Grace Church. The Board met. Present — Bishops Brownell, H. U. Onderdonk, B. T. Onderdonk, and Doane ; Eev. Drs. Jarvis, Delancey, McVickar, Milnor, Taylor, Bayard ; Eev. Messrs. Brown, OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 645 Croes, Cuming, Henderson, Bull, Forbes ; Messrs. T. L. Ogden, Verplanck, Collett, F. Smith, Harison, and the Secretary, The meeting was opened with prayer by Bishop H. U. Onderdonk. The minutes were read and approved. The Board, on motion, went into a viva voce election, upon the nomination made yesterday, of a trustee for the Diocese of Connecticut ; whereupon the Rev. "Wm. Cooper Mead, D.D., was unanimously elected a trustee. Dr. Mead appeared and took his seat. The Rev. Dr. Mead and the Rev. Mr. Henderson were appointed members of the Committee on the State of the Seminary, in place of the gentlemen whose resignations had been accepted yesterday. The report of the Faculty was presented and read, as follows : — The Faculty of the General Theological Seminary beg leave to present to the trustees the following report of the state of the institution : — -. Since the last report twenty-five students have been ad- mitted into the Seminary. Into the Junior Class, 24 — whose names are as follows, viz. : — "William R. Babcock, on evidence of being a candidate, with full qualifications, in the Eastern diocese. Thomas F. Fales, on evidence of being a candidate, with full qualifications, in the diocese of Rhode Island. D. Hillhouse Buel, Jesse A. Spencer, Charles Aldis, George D. Gillespie, Benjamin W. Stone, Albert D. Traver, William Mulligan, John W. Clark, Freeman Clarkson, D. Mcllvaine, William H. Moore, and Stephen Douglass, all on evidence of being candidates, with full qualifica- tions, in the diocese of New- York. Andrew Bell Paterson, on evidence of being a candidate, with full qualifications, in the diocese of New-Jersey. William White Bronson, George Burcker, and A. Shiras, on evidence of being candidates, with full qualifications, in the diocese of Pennsylvania. Martin L. Rogers, on evidence of being a candidate, with full qualifications, in the diocese of Maryland. 646 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES Edwin Greer, on evidence of being a candidate, with full qualifications, in the diocese of North Carolina. Louis L. Noble, on evidence of being a candidate, with full qualifications, in the diocese of Michigan, Theodore B. Lyman, on evidence of a diploma from Ha- milton College, of moral and religious character, and of attachment to the Protestant Episcopal Church. Fortune C. Brown, on evidence of being a graduate of Union College, of moral and religious character, and of attachment to the Protestant Episcopal Church. William F. Morgan, on evidence of being a graduate of Washington College, of moral and religious character, and of attachment to the Protestant Episcopal Church. Into the Senior ClasSj 1. Thomas N. DeWolf, who entered the Seminary in Decem- ber, 1835, and left it for a time, was, after passing an examination, admitted into the Senior Class. The following students have, at their own request, been dismissed from the Seminary, since the last report to the trustees, viz. : — Stephen Allen, of the late Junior Class, September 28, 1837. Edward Livermore and A. Stephens, both of the Senior Class, September 28, 1837. James Jay Okill, of the Middle Class, October 30, 1837. Lewis P. W. Batch, and Benjamin D. Winslow, both of the Senior Class, November 27, 1837. Jacob B. Morss, of the late Junior Class, December 17, 1837. Benjamin W. Stone, of the Junior Class, February 20, 1838. Nathaniel S. Eichardson, of the Middle Class, June 2, 1838. Edwin Geer, of the Junior Class, (who was obliged to leave New- York some time ag(^,) June 25, 1838. In consequence of peculiar circumstances, leave was given to Eobert T. Howard, of the Senior Class, on the 8th of May last, to return immediately to his family in South Carolina. And, in consideration of his good stand- ing in the Seminary, it was resolved by the Faculty to re- commend him to the trustees for the testimonials to be conferred at the ensuing Commencement. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 647 Leave of absence was granted, on the lotli of February last, to George W. Fash, of the Middle Class, until the first Monday of October next, on account of indisposition, with the understanding that he is to join the then Middle Class. Fortune C. Brown, of the Junior Class, has been absent several weeks, in consequence of ill health, and is not yet returned. Hobart Williams, of the Middle Class, is in the same situation with Mr. Brown. Henry H. Cooke, of the Middle Class, died on the 28th of January last. The names of the students at present connected with the Seminary are as follows, viz. : — In the Senior Class, 27. James Abercrombie, Charles Breck, A. B. Tapping R. Chipman, Andrew H. Cornish, A. B. Wm. E. Eigenbrodt, A. M. Charles H. Halsey, Willliam W. Hickox, F. Beekman Lee, A. B. George W. Nichols, A. B. Alfred 11. Partridge, Samuel Penny, Jr., A. B. Edward Reed, A. B. Isaac Swart, A. B. William William Bliss Ashley, Henry Burroughs, Jr., A.B. Samuel Cooke, Thomas N. De Wolf, John B. Gallagher, A. B. James S. Hanckel, A. B. Robert T. Howard, A. B. Abel Nichols, A. M. William H. Odenheimer, A. B. William Payne, A. M. Geo. Maxwell Randall, A. B. John Alden Spooner, Henrv W. Sweetzer, A.B. Walton, A. M. In the Middle Class, 22. William S. Bartlet, Frederick W. Boyd, A. B. Caleb Clapp, A. B. George S. Gordon, Andrew Hull, A. B. Edwin N. Lightner, A. B. Richard Newton, A. B. F.W.J. Pollard, A.B. George Sayres, A.B. Isaac H. Tuttle, A. B. Hobart Williams, A. M. Henry H. Bates, A. B. J. Barnwell Campbell, A. B. George W. Fash, A. B. Samuel M. Haskins, A. B. Joseph Hunter, Martin Moody, A. B. Thomas C. Pitkin, A.B. Charles Prindle, A. B.J Alfred Stubbs, A. B. Francis Vinton, A. B. Thomas J. Wyatt. 648 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES In the Junior Class ^ 22. Charles Aldis, A. B. William R Babcock, A. B. William White Bronson, A. B. Fortune C. Brown, A. B. D. Hillhouse Buel, A. B. George Burcker, John William Clark, A. B. Freeman Clarkson, Stephen Douglass, A. B. Thomas F. Fales, A. B. George D. Gillespie, Theodore B.Lyman, A. B. D. Mcllvaine, William Mulligan, A. B. William II. Moore, William F. Morgan, A.B, Louis L. Noble, A. B. Andrew B. Paterson, A. M. Martin L. Eogers, A. Shiras, Jesse Ames Spencer, A, B. Albert D. Traver, A. M. In the Department of Ecclesiastical History, Henri/s Ahridgment of Bingliam! s Christian Antiquities has been in- troduced as a text-book. The coarse of study has not, in other respects, materially varied since the last report to the trustees. All which is respectfully submitted, Benjamin T. Onderdonk, President of the Faculty, Clement C. Moore, Secretary. June 25, 1838. The following communication, from the Eev. B. I. Haight, was read, accompanied by a statement of the number of sermons written by the students, and, on mo- tion, referred to the Committee on the Examination of Students : — The subscriber having been appointed by the Standing Committee as acting professor in the Department of Pas- toral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, for the Seminary year, entered upon the duties thereof on the 29th of November, not feeling at liberty to decline rendering any service in his power to the institution, to which, as one of the Alumni, he is so much indebted. For twenty-live weeks, six hours on Monday have been given to the public duties of the department, viz., Kecitations (with the Senior Class) in Pastoral Theology, Bishop White's Com- mentaries on the Ordination Offices being the text-book; and by all the classes, the Delivery of Sermons, and the reading of portions of the Liturgy, with critical and ex- OF THE GEN'ERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 649 planatory remarks. Througliout the course, it has been the aim of the instructor to give as much information, in a familiar way, on all the points which came before the classes, as time and circumstances would permit. It is in vain, however, to expect that niuch can be done in this most important branch of the Seminary studies, until the whole time and attention of a professor are given to its duties. Benjamin I. Haight. New- York, June 23, 1838. The following communication was also read : — June SOih. Gentlemen : — In compliance with the request of the Standing Committee, through their secretary, the Eev. Dr. Anthon, I resumed, on the 1st October last, the direction of the studies of the students of the General Theological Seminary, in the Department of the Evidences, &c. During the first session, the Middle Class made recitations to me weekly in " Butler's Analogy," and the Junior Class in Paley and Leslie. During the second session, the Junior Class have made recitations twice a week in " Butler's Analogy," and have read critically the entire work. Ee- ferences have also been made to Locke, Campbell, Stilling- fleet, and others, where it was deemed expedient for the greater satisfaction of the students. I am, gentlemen. With much respect. Your obedient servant, \ S. Seabury. The Board of Trustees^ &c. A communication was presented and read from the Faculty in relation to the mode recommended by the Board, at its last session, (see Proceedings, p. 164,*) of selecting the members of the Senior Class for the exercises of the Annual Commencement. Whereupon, it was moved by Bishop H. U. Underdonk, that this communication be entered on the minutes, and the resolution of last year be rescinded. Bishop Doane moved as a substitute that the communi- * Page 625 of this edition. 650 PEOCEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TRUSTEES cation be referred to a Special Committee, which was carried. Moved and carried, that this committee consist of five, and that the senior Bishop present be the chairman thereof. The following gentlemen were appointed the commit- tee : — Bishop Brownell, Bishop Doane, Drs. Delancej and Mead, and Mr. Harison. On motion, Resolved, That Kev. Drs. Milnor and Jarvis be added to this committee. On motion, the Board adjourned, to resume its session forthwith at Trinity Church. The Board reassembled. The report, laid upon the table yesterday, in relation to the manner of executing sealed instruments in writing by this corporation, &c., (see Proceedings, p. 160,*) was, on motion, taken up for consideration, and the new section proposed by the committee to chapter 4 of the statutes, and the amendment of the title of said chapter, were adopted. On motion of the Eev. Mr. Croes, Resolved, That a com- mittee be appointed to devise what ways and means are expedient to prevent the further diminution of the capital of the Seminary. Mr. Croes, Dr. McVickar, and the treasurer, were ap- pointed this committee, and, on motion, the report and documents received from the Finance Committee were re- ferred to them. On motion of the secretary. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to inquire and report at the next Stated Meet- ing of the Board, whether the conditions involved in the tenure of the benefices connected with the Seminary have been complied with. The Secretary and Dr. Mead were appointed this com- mittee. Moved by Dr. Mead, that the Standing Committee be empowered to provide, for the current year, for the instruc- tion of the students in the General Theological Seminary, in the Department of the Evidences of Bevealed lieligion, &c., and of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence. The secretary moved as a substitute, that this Board do 621 of this edition. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, 651 proceed to make this provision for the current year, which was lost, and the resolution as proposed by Dr. Mead was adopted. The Board adjourned until Thursday, 5 P. M. Thursday^ 5 P. M. ■ The trustees met. Present — Bishops Brownell, H. U. Onderdonk, B. T. Onderdonk, and Doane ; Rev. Drs. Delancey, Jarvis, Mead, Taylor, Bayard, McVickar ; Eev. Messrs. Brown, Croes, Guming, Shelton ; Messrs. Verplanck, Harison, Lorillard, and the Secretary. The meeting was opened with prayer by Bishop Brownell. The Hon. W. W. Boardman, a trustee of the Diocese of Connecticut, appeared and took his seat. The minutes were read and approved. The Committee on the Examination of Students re- ported in part, viz., the results of the examination of the Senior Class. The following communication from the Faculty was read : — The President of the Faculty respectfully presents to the trustees the following resolution of the Faculty :— Resolved^ That the following named gentlemen, members of the Senior Class, be recommended to the trustees for the usual testimonial, to be conferred at the Commencement to-morrow, viz. : — James Abercrombie, Robert T. Howard, William Bliss Ashley, F. Beekman Lee, Charles Breck, Abel Nichols, Henry Burroughs, Jr., Wm. H. Odenheimer, Tapping R. Chipman, Alfred H. Partridge, Samuel Cooke, William Payne, Andrew H. Cornish, Samuel Penny, Jr., Thomas N. De Wolf, George Maxwell Randall, Wm. E. Eigenbrodt, Edward Reed, John B. Gallagher, John Alden Spooner, Charles H. Halsey, Isaac Swart, James S. Hanckel, Henry W. Sweetzer, William W. Hickox, William Walton. Extract from the Minutes of the Faculty, Jane 28, 1838. C. C. Moore, Secretary. 652 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Whereupon, it was Resolved^ That the above-mentioned members of the Senior Class receive the usual testimonials on the part of the trustees, under the seal of this Board. Mr. Howard, although absent from the last examination, being included therein, the reasons of his absence being satisfactory to this Board. Bishop Brownell, from the committee to whom was re- ferred the special communication from the Faculty of the Seminary, relative to the assignment of exercises for the Annual Commencement, presented a report, which Avas read. Whereupon, it was moved and carried, that the subject be referred to a Special Committee, and that they be in- • structed to confer with the Faculty, and report to the next Annual Meeting of the trustees. On motion, Resolved, That this Special Committee con- sist of five, and that the presiding ofBcer of this Board be the chairman thereof. Bishop Doane, from the committee to whom the resolu- tions of the Standing Committee upon the subject of the intermediate examination had been referred, reported a proposed amendment of the statutes to be substituted for section 8th of chapter 8th. Sec. 8. There shall be public examinations of the stu- dents of the Seminary at the close of each of the sessions in every year. A committee of members shall be appointed by the Board, with power in the Standing Com- mittee to supply vacancies, as the Examining Committee, at the annual intermediate examination of the students. It shall be the duty of the secretary of the Board to give such committee seasonable notice of their appointment, and request an answer from the individuals thereof. And it shall be the duty of the Dean to give public notice of said examinations. All which is respectfully submitted. G. W. Doane, J. McVlCKAR. Whereupon, on motion, it was Resolved unanimously, That the reference of the proposed amendments to a Spe- cial Committee, as required by the statutes, be dispensed with. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 653 Moved and carried, that when the Board adjourns, it adjourn to meet at St. Peter's Church, after the closing of the exercises of the Commencement, and at Trinity Church, at 5 P. M,, if a meeting should be necessary. The Board adjourned. Fridaij, St. Peter's CJiiirch, 1 P. M. The trustees met. Present — Bishops H. U. Onderdonk, B. T. Onderdonk, and Doane ; Eev. Drs. Jarvis, Taylor, Bayard, and Milnor ; Kev. Messrs. Brown, Shelton, Cuming, and Henderson ; Messrs. Harison, Lawrence, E. E. Jones, Boardman, and the Secretary. The minutes were read and approved. The Committee on the Examination of the Students presented the following report : — The committee appointed to attend an examination of all the students by the professors in their respective de- partments, beg leave to report, — That, in the discharge of the duty intrusted to them, they proceeded to form themselves into three sub- commit- tees, to whom the Senior, Middle, and Junior Classes were respectively assigned. The Right Rev. Bishop Doane was invited, and kindly consented to act as the chairman of the committee. Under this arrangement, each sub-com- mittee, as in the year before, confined its attention to one class, and reported the results to the General Committee. The Senior Class were examined on the first day, (Tues- day,) concerning the Nature, Ministry, and Polity of the Church, and on forms of Prayer ; and in Systematic Divin- ity, one section of the class was examined on the Character and Offices of Christ. On the second day, (Wednesday,) the remaining section of the class were examined in Sys- tematic Divinity ; on the Offices of the Holy Ghost ; the Duration of Future Punishment ; the Existence and At- tributes of the Deity ; the Atonement and the Sacraments ; and also in Hebrew on the first nine chapters of Deute- ronomy. On the third day, (Thursday,) the class were examined in the History of the Reformation in England and on the Continent. Two members of this class were absent — G. W. Nichols, in consequence of illness, and Robert T. Howard, to whom leave was given by the Fa- 654 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES cultj on tlie 8tli of May last, in consequence of peculiar circumstances, to return to his friends in South Carolina. In each of the departments, the committee are gratified to be able to state that the class sustained their examination with credit to themselves and the professors. The Middle Class were examined, on the first day, on the Epistles to the Romans and the Hebrews, in Greek, by the Professor of Biblical Learning ; and on the second da}' , by the Professor of Ecclesiastical History, on the Ecclesiasti- cal History of the first five centuries. In both depart- ments the examination gave very great satisfaction to the committee. One member of this class had left the Semi- nary, one had died, and two were absent on account of ill health. The Junior Class were examined on the first day by the Professor of Ecclesiastical History, on Henry's Compen- dium of Bingham's Antiquities ; and by the Professor of Oriental Literature, in Hebrew, embracing the 11th, 12th, 40th, and 49th chapters of Isaiah, which had been studied by them since the intermediate examination. On the second day they were examined by the Professor of Biblical Learning, on the Gospel of St. John and the Acts of the Apostles, in Greek, being the subject of their stu- dies since said intermediate examination ; and on the third day the class were examined by the Rev. Dr. Sea- bury, on Butler's Analogy. The committee are happy to express their satisfaction with the readiness and pro- ficiency of the class in the studies embraced in this course. Two members of this class were absent on account of sick- ness ; two had been dismissed at their request, but one of them with the design of returning the next session. In the diligence and proficiency of the students of the dif- ferent ckisses a diversity in several individual cases was observed, though the general result was satisfactory to the committee. The fifth of the regulations enacted at the last session of the trustees, as statutes of the Seminary, and to be pro- mulgated as such, requires that at each recitation, or other exercise, the professor will note the proficiency of every student in the lesson or other duty which has been ap- pointed, and the Faculty shall lay before the Examining Committee, at the Annual Examination, the results of such notation in the case of every student through the year. In arriving at the fixed result, the whole deportment of OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 655 the student, in liis connection with the Seminary, may be taken into the account. The committee received from each of the professors in the departments of the Nature, Ministry, and Polity of the Church, Bibhcal Learning, and Systematic Divinity, a communication upon this subject, stating in general terms the results of such notation in their departments respec- tively ; — from the Professor of Ecclesiastical History, a register (which fully met the views of the committee) of attendance and recitations of the Senior, and Middle and Junior Classes, designating minutely the attendance and proficiency of each student through the two sessions of the Seminary year. From the Professor of Oriental Lite- rature no communication was received. The documents above referred to accompany this re- port. The statute, in the opinion of some of the Faculty, pre- scribing no particular mode in which the professor is to note the proficiency of the students, there has been con- sequently a diversity of action under it on the part of the professors. The committee would therefore recommend an alteration in the fifth regulation, to do away with any vagueness which may be supposed to exist in its lan- guage, and thus secure a uniformity of action under its provisions. The committee, having had referred to them the report of the Acting Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, together with an accompanying statement of sermons written by the students, regi-et exceedingly to find that the requisitions of the statutes upon this subject in very many cases have not been complied with. The statutes, chap. 8, sec. 3, require that each student shall prepare and submit to the Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, in addition to all regular disputations and essays, at least four sermons for pulpit delivery in the course of the Junior year, five in the course of the Middle, and six in the course of the Senior year, making at least fifteen in the whole. It appears from the statement of the acting professor in the above department, that in the Senior Class, nineteen members have complied with the i^equisitions of the sta- tutes for the Senior year, and eight are reported as not having fully complied, viz. : One student deficient five ser- mons ; three, three sermons each ; one, four sermons ; two, two sermons each ; and one student reported absent. In the Middle Class, eleven students have complied with the 656 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES statute, and eleven are reported as not having complied, viz. : Six deficient three sermons each, and five deficient two sermons each. In the Junior Class, seventeen students are reported as having complied with the statute, and five as not having complied, viz. : One deficient three sermons ; three deficient two sermons each ; and one deficient one sermon. The total result gives forty-seven students as having complied, and twenty-four as having not complied. In view of these facts, the Examining Committee sub- mit the following resolution : Resolved^ That the Board of Trustees, for the future, pre- viously to granting the usual testimonials under the seal of the Board to the students of the Seminary, will expect a statement in writing to be laid before them on the part of the Faculty, that the persons recommended to receive such testimonials, in addition to their genera] fidelity and good conduct, have fully complied with (or been excused for suf- ficient cause from complying with) the requisitions of the statutes of the Seminary during their full course of study, in reference particularly to the Department of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence. In reference to the fifth rule, to which the committee have referred in this report, they propose the following amendments : In line second, insert after the word " note" the words "in a register," and in line fifth, insert after the word ^^ examination^^ the words "their registers exhibit- ing," so that the statute may read thus: " At each recita- tion, or other exercise, the professor will note in a register the proficiency of every student in the lesson or other duty which has been appointed ; and the Faculty shall lay be- fore the Examining Committee, at the Annual Examination, their registers, exhibiting the results of such notation in the case of every student through the year, &c. &c." All which is respectfully submitted. G. W. DOANE, W. H. Delancey, S. Farmar Jarvis, James Milnor, William Shelton, F. H. Cuming, John Brown, H. Anthon. June 29, 1888. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 657 Whereupon, on motion, the resolution contained in the report was adopted. Notice was then given of a proposed amendment of tho statutes, as suggested in the report ; whereupon, On motion, it was Resolved unanimously^ That the refer- ence of said amendment to a Special Committee be dis- pensed with, and the amendment was laid on the table. The report of the committee on the subject of the inter- mediate examination was then taken up. On motion, it was Resolved^ That the section, proposed to be substituted for section 8 of chapter 8, be adopted. Moved and carried, that the blank in said section be filled with the word nine. The chair appointed the following gentlemen to compose the committee under the amended statute to attend as the Examining Committee at the next intermediate examina- tion of the students : — Bishops Brownell and Doane ; Rev. Drs. Jarvis, Eastburn, Bayard, and Creighton ; Rev. Mr. Croes, William Johnson, Esq., and T. Chapman, Esq. Bishop B. T. Onderdonk, from the committee appointed at the last Annual Meeting of the Board, to express to the corporation of Trinity Church the grateful sense entertained by this Board of their generous offer, and respectfully to request such further extension of the time proposed by them for completing the endowment of the Professorship of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, reported that the committee had discharged the duty intrusted to them, and that the corporation had agreed to extend the time until the 1st of Januar}^, 1839. Dr. Taylor, from the Special Committee on the Trea- surer's Annual Account, presented their report, which was read, and, on motion, was ordered to be entered on the minutes. The committee to whom was referred the Treasurer's Annual Account, under the 5th section of chapter 4 of the statutes, respectfully report, — That they have examined the treasurer's account and the statement of the Finance Committee, as reported to the Board by the Standing Committee, and have called for such explanations as a perusal of these documents suggested to them. 42 658 ' rROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The whole expenditures for the past year appear to have been .$8,513 89, of which $6,851 70 consist of stated sahi- ries and interest, and $1,662 19 of incidental expenses. The latter sum is made up in part of the following items: — Insurance on the buildings. . $150 00 Do. on tlic library 105 00 Taxes and quit-rent to the city corpora- tion 331 90 Repairs 50 06 Supplies, iron and hardwares, crockery, oil, &c 87 3f) Stoves 162 63 Trimming- trees 9 90 Surveys and maps 14 50 Miscellaneous 21 93 Printing 214 56 James N. Wells, for balance of account.. 302 41 — $1,450 28 The only items appearing to the committee to require explanation are those for printing, and balance of account paid Mr. Wells. The former is composed of the following charges : — Printing Circulars, 1 837, February S5 1 3 Do. do. do. October 10 00 Do. Proceedings 129 68 Mailing do 15 00 Printing Bishop's Address 45 25 Do. Diplomas 9 50 S214 56 Mr. Wells' account is for small sums paid by him, — use of horse and cart, and $200 for superintending the erection of the west wing of the Seminary, and $20 for commis- sion on the collection of wharfage. Whether any of the annual expenses of the Seminary can be avoided or diminished, .are questions not within the province of the committee to inquire ; but under the dis- tressed condition of the funds of the institution, they take occasion to suggest Avhether a saving might not be made by lessening the amount of the annual insurances. Thomas House Taylor, T. L. Ogden, John Brown. New- York, 2Qth June, 1838. OF THE GENERAL TUEOLOCrlCAL SEMINARY. 059 On motion, the Board adjourned, to meet at Trinity Church, at 5 p. m. Trinity Cliurcli, 5 P. M. The trustees assembled pursuant to adjournment. Present — Bishops Brownell, II. U. Onderdonk, B. T. ■Onderdonk, and Boane ; Eev. Drs, Taylor, Jarvis, Bayard ; Eev. Messrs. Shelton, Cuming, Henderson ; Messrs. Board- man, T. L. Ogden, Lorillard, Ilarison, and the Secre- tary. The minutes of the morning were read and approved. A letter was read from the Kev. Dr. Hawks, respectfully declining his appointment as a member of the Standing Com- mittee. The resignation was accepted, and the Board, on motion, proceeded to a ballot to fdl the vacancy, when the Rev. Dr. Ba3-ard was found to be elected. The following gentlemen were appointed the S^pecial Committee, in relation to the assignment of the Exercises at the Annual Commencement: — Bishop Doane, Rev. Drs. Delancey, Milnor, McVickar, together with BishojD Brownell as Chairman. Bishop Onderdonk, of jN'ew-Ycu'k, Irom the connnittee appointed at the last Stated Meeting of the Board, to report if any, and what alterations may be necessary in the 3d Article of the Constitution, in relation to the appointment of Trustees (Proceedings, p. 135"''), presented a report, which was read, and, on motion, recommitted to the same com- mittee for farther consideration, to report thereon at the next Annual Meeting. Resolved^ That the special report of the Faculty, relative to the assignment of Commencement Exercises, together with the report of the committee of this Board thereon, be referred to the Special Committee, who have been appointed to rej)ort to this Board upon this subject, at its next Annual Meeting. Resolved^ That the same Special Committee lie hereby empowered and requested to take into their consideration the whole subject of instruction and discipline in the Gen- eral Theological Seminary. * Page 599 of the present ctlition. 660 PllOCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Moved and carried, that two members be added to tliis committee. The Eev. Drs, Jarvis and Taylor were appointed. Bishop Doane, from the Committee on the State of the Seminary, jH'esented the J'ollowing report: — The Committee on the General State of the Seminary, to whom was referred the report of the Dean of tlie* Faculty, have attended to their several duties, and report as follows : — They noticed nothing more than is reported to the Board of Trustees by the Dean of the Faculty, to whose report they refer in relation to the west wing of the Theological Seminary. Of the east wing they report that the walls generally need cleaning, and in two or three places the plastering requires some very slight repairs ; and that the lloors of the rooms of some of the students, and the pas- sages of the buildings, are very much stained, it is pre- sumed by the use of tobacco, a practice of which they cannot speak in terms of too decided reprehension. Cer- tain screens, recommended by the committee for the last year, have not been erected. The expenses of boarding, fuel, light, &c., are as follows : — Boarding in commons (at an average cost of 33 cents per diem) for nine months, is $S9 10 Washing, at an average of 32 cents per week 1,1 84 Light, for the term 3 00 Fuel (two in a room) for each student 20 00 Expenses of the term (exclusive of clothes, travelling, and contingencies) .$123 94 It will be perceived that there is an increase in this statement compared with tlie report of the last year, to be attributed, the committee arc informed, to certain improve- ments in the domestic arrangements, very necessary to the health and comfort of the students. Upon much reflec- tion, the committee are constrained to express their doubts whether the present is the best mode of conducting the domestic economy of the institution. They are led to believe that the health, the comfort, the manners, and the habits of the students would all be benefited by abolishing the commons, and that boarding could be procured in the neighborhood at no very great additional expense. If, however, the present mode be continued, they are of opin- #• OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 661 ion tlifit it is expedient to have a steward, who shall have charge of the domestic arrangements, and account to the Board. The committee invite the serious consideration of the Board to the subject. On conferring with the Dean of the Faculty, they found that certain inconveniences have arisen under a resolution of the Board, adopted in 1833, which call for the action of that body, and for the correction of which they present a resolution at the close of this report. Upon that portion of the report of the Dean of the Faculty (referred to them) which has reference to the amendment of the statutes adopted at the last meeting, by which that officer is charged with the public religious instruction and the pastoral care of the students of the Seminary, the committee are of opinion that the best interests of the Seminary require that the i^rovisions thus made should be carried into effect. Inasmuch as the late iuQumbent of that office has expressed doubts as to his duty in regard to such of the students as may connect themselves with congregations in the city, the committee express the opinion that, in all such cases, the connection should be certified to the Dean ; and that, for any of the students not so connected, it is his duty to see that the opportunity of religious worship and religious in- struction on the Lord's day is supplied. And inasmuch as the pastoral care of Eectors in the city can extend but im- perfectly to the students residing in the Seminary, the committee are of opinion that the Dean should regard all the students as his spiritual charge. Under that clause of the statutes which requires the committee to inquire into any matters which it may be important for the interests of theological education to have known, they have felt them- selves bound to ascertain the truth of certain public rumors, alleging the non-compliance with several regulations of the Board, enacted the last year as statutes. The committee refer especially to regulations 3, 4, 5, 6, (Proceedings, 1837, pp. 167, 168,*) and to the latter clause of section 3, chap- ter 8, of the statutes ; all of which, the committee have reason to believe, have been repeatedly and habitually violated. They ask the attention of the iBoard to this sub- ject, as of vital importance to the character and interests of the institution. The committee offer for adoption by the Board the fol- lowing resolutions : — H * Page 627 of this edition. 4 662 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. That the Standing Committee be instructed to give immediate attention to the repairs indicated in this report, and in the report of the Dean of the l^'aculty herein re- ferred to. 2. That the Standing Committee be instructed to ado})t some measures by which clcanhness can be preserved in all parts of the Seminary building, as indispensable to the re- putation of the institution. 3. That it be referred to the Standing Committee, with power, to consider the expediency of abolishing the com- mons of the Seminary ; and, in the mean time, of appoint- ing a steward to have charge of the domestic arrangements, and account to the Board. 4. That the provision for the permanent selection of rooms for beneficiaries or scholarships for which libraries are i)rovided, be so amended, that the a.ssignment of such rooms be made by the Dean, and that their occupation shall not be regarded as exclusive by a single student. 5. That it be referred to the Special Committee, ap- pointed in relation to Commencement Exercises, &c., to report whether any, and if any, what violations of the sta- tutes and regulations of the Seminary, calling for the attention of the Board, have been committed since its last session. All which is res2)cctfully submitted. G. W. DOAIsE, T. H. Taylor, M. H. Henderson. Whereupon, on motion, the report was accepted, and the resolutions therein contained were severally ado})ted. Tlie comniittce api)oint('d lo devise ways and means (or ])reventing the diminution of the capital of the Seminary presented the following report : — The committee appointed to devise what ways and means are expedient to prevent the diminution of the ca])i- tal of the Seminary, report : — They have, during the short time allowed them to con- sider the subject, given it their best attention. They feel it to be one of vital importance to the well-being of the OF TUE GEICERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 663 Seminary. The small remaining capital of this noble in- stitution is in danger of being spent in a few years. The ordinary expenses of the Seminary exceed the income arising from its fnnds by more than $4,000. To meet this deficiency, recourse has been had to congregational collec- tions. But the evil has not been met by this j^lan. The permanent fund of the Seminary is still annually dimin- ishing. The committee have examined the treasurer's accounts for twelve years past, and they are startled at the result. In 1826, the capital of the Seminary bearing interest, and which interest was applied to meet the ordi- nary expenses of the institution, was $75,000 ; in 1828, it was $69,000 ; in 1830, it had decreased to 863,000 ; in 1832, to $60,000 ; in 1834, to $53,000 ; in 1836, to $36,000 ; and in 1838, to $27,898. How long, at this rate, will the remnant of its funds last ? The committee are aware that a legacy of large amount is looked forward to by many as a remedy for the evils we now labor under ; and they fear that the expectation of this legacy has relaxed the efforts of some who would otherwise have been zealous in giving the Seminary their aid. But the committee cannot help think- ing it very unwise to rely so much upon this expected relief. It may not reach us in many years. By the time it comes, the present capital may be expended, and the institution encumbered with debt. Should that be the case, the in- terest of the legacy Avill not be sufficient to meet the ordi- nary exjDcnses of the institution. Besides this, we want the aid of more professors, and the professors need larger salaries. What, then, shall we do? How shall we arrest the downward tendency of the Seminary's funds ? Here is the great difficulty. The committee feel it to be great — so great, that they hesitate to suggest any new j^lan of relief. They are confident that the subject has engaged already the earnest attention of gentlemen who are deeply interested in the welfare of the Seminary. The committee have conversed with several who are thus interested. Their general opinion is, that the present plan of relief might be, and ought to be, made effectual. Shall we be able to raise 860,000 per annum to support missionaries, and shall we not be able to raise yearly 84,000 or $5,000 to support an institution for the education of missionaries? The committee, therefore, recommend the adoption of the following resolutions : — 1. Resolved^ That the ministers of our Church through- out our country be again earnestly solicited to have col- 664: PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES lections made in their several parishes, in aid of the funds of the Seminary. 2, Resolved, That a copy of the above report and resolu- tions be sent by the secretary of this Board to the clergy of our Church in every diocese. John Croes, Jno. McYickar. Ju?ie 29th, 1838. Whereupon, on motion, the report was accepted, the resolutions therein contained were adopted, and the secre- tary was directed to cause said report and resolutions to be inserted in the circular which he is to address, under the resolution of the Board in 1837 (Proceedings, page 142,"^') to the ministers and vestries of churches. Ordered, That the secretary publish, with all convenient dispatch, 1,500 copies of the Proceedings of this Board during its present session ; and with the view of dissemi- nating more widely among the members of the Episcopal Church a knowledge of the condition and prospects of the Seminary, that the editors of the difterent religious periodi- cals of the Church be respectfully and earnestly requested to republish in their columns, from the printed Proceedings, such portions as the secretary is hereby authorized to de- signate. Resolved, That the secretary be directed to send the edi- tors above mentioned a copy of his circular, and to request of them its publication in their columns. The minutes of this meeting were read and aj^proved. The trustees adjourned. Attest, Henry Anthon, Secretary of the Board. " Pagrc 604 of this edition. OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 66^ Mr. E. R. Jones, Treasurer. Standing Committee. Eev. Dr. Lyell, Mr. T. L. Ogden, Rev. Dr. Berrian, Mr. I. Lawrence, Rev. Dr. Milnor, Mr. J. Lorillard, Rev. Dr. McVickar, Mr. P. G. Stuyvesant,* Rev. Dr. Taylor, Mr. G. C. Yerplanck, Rev. Dr. Bayard, Mr. W. H. Harison, Together witli Mr. E. R. Jones, Treasurer. Rev. Dr. Anthon, Secretary. Finance Committee. Mr. I. Lawrence, Mr, P. Gr. Stuyvesant.- Mr. J. Lorillard, Mr. W. II. Harison, Together with the Treasurer. Pursuant to a resolution passed by the Board of Trus- tees (1832), notice is hereby given that the next Stated Meeting of this Board will be held on Friday of the week preceding the meeting of the General Convention, viz. : on Friday, the 31st day of August next. The meeting will take place in Trinity Church, in the city of New- York, at 6 o'clock, P. 31. V>j order, Henry Anthon, Secretary. * Since the adjournment of the Board, Mr. Stuyvesant has resigned, and Mr William Johnsoa has been elected to fill the vacancy in the Standing Comnait" tee. Mr. Gideon Lee has been elected to fill a like vacancy in the Finance Committee. 43 w^x 66Q PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPENDIX. AMENDMENTS OF STATUTES, JUNE, 1838. Chapter 4. Title amended so as to read, "of tlie funds and property of the Seminary," and new section be added to this chapter, in the following words : 4. The Standing Committee shall be charged with the care and management of the real estate of the Seminar}^, subject to such general ilirections and regulations as the Board of Trustees may from time to time prescribe. When not inconsistent with such directions or regula- tions, the Standing Committee shall have power to make agreements for leasing the real estate of the Seminary, in convenient lots or parcels, either from year to year, or for terms of years, not exceeding at one time twenty-one years, with covenants of renewal for one or two further succes- sive terms of twenty-one years, or otherwise, and to insert therein such conditions, covenants, agreements and stipu- lations, as they may deem expedient. To all leases and other instruments of writing to be exe- cuted under seal, the corporate seal of the Seminary shall be affixed by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, under the order of the Standing Committee ; and such instru- ments shall be signed by him and by the Chairman of the Finance Committee, or in his absence or incapacity to act, by any two members of the Finance Committee : ])rovided that no conveyance shall be made by which to alienate in tee any part of the real estate of the Seminary, without the express authoritj^ of the Board of Trustees. Chap. 8, Section 8th. The following to be substituted for this section : — • Sec. 8. There shall be public examinations of the stu- dents of the Seminary at the close of each of the sessions in every year. A committee of nine members shall be ap- pointed by the Board, with power in the Standing Com- mittee to supply vacancies, as the Examining Committee, at the annual intermediate examination of the students. It shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Board to give OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 667 such committee seasonable notice of their appointment, and '* request an answer from the individuals thereof. And it shall be the duty of the Dean to give j^ublic notice of said examinations. A Specification of tlie Collections for the Seminary^ under the Resolution of the Trustees, of June, 1837. Diocese of New- York, viz. : — St. Andrew's Church, Harltcm .?59 00 Trinity Church, Geneva * . . 10 00 Calvary Church, Homer 2 GO St. James's Church, Goshen 5 00 St. Luke's Church, city of New-York 68 00 St. John's Church, Monticello 3 00 St. George's Church, city of New-York 83 34 Grace Church, city of New- York 200 00 St. George's Church, Hallet's Cove 10 00 St. Matthew's Church, Bedford 5 00 St. James's Church, Newtown. 10 00 St. Mark's Church, city of New-York 95 07 All Saints' Church, city of New-York 68 20 St. Anna's Church, Fishkill 12 00 Trinity Church, city of New-York 69 98 St. Paul's Chapel, city of New- York 70 22 St. John's Chapel, city of New-York 1 18 06 St. George's Church, Flushing, L. 1 16 50 S90o 37 Connecticut : — Christ Church, Hartford 36 25 Trinity Church, Fairfield 11 00 St. Johrrs Church, Waterbury 20 00 67 25 Massachusetts : — St. Peter's Church, Salem 16 00 New-Jersey : — St. Peter's, Morristown 27 51 St. Paul's, Hoboken 5 60 St. Mary's, Burlington 36 00 St. Andrew's, Mount Holly 1 2 00 4 St. Peter'.s, Perth Amboy 1 3 56 St. Matthew's. Jersey City 19 50 Trinity, Morristown 5 03 St. Paul's, Camden 3 01 St. Mark's, Orange 7 50 ^ 129 71 Pennsylvania : — j| St. Peter's, Philadelphia 200 00 Trinity, Oxford 13 50 Carried forward S213 50 1,118 33 ^ f 668 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ETC. Brought forward $213 50 $1;118 33 Christ Church, Montijomery County 2 44 St. Gabriel's, DouGlasville 2 56 Christ Church, Philadelphia 1 80 00 398 50 Trinity Church, Washington City 60 00 South Carolina : — ; From an Alumnus 25 00 Parish of Sfateburg 35 00 60 00 Georgia : — St. Paul's Church, Augusta 68 00 - Total $1,704 83 Collections for the Endoivment of the Professorship of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence. Eev. George S. Porter S20 00 Rev. M. Whiting 13 37 Rev. F. M. Whitesides 10 00 Rev. A. Smedes 15 00 Oxford and Sherburne 22 00 Rev. E. Y. Buchanan 144 00 Rev. Paul Trapier 115 00 Rev. S. T. Lord 7 50 Rev. T. C. Leaver 10 00 $356 87 4 I » tk m Princeton Theological Seminary Libraries 1 1012 01252 0559 I PATE DUE ""rnrnm^. '1 ■47 - -.--^ *. .t^^S P "^ ■"ff^ris;^ F ^x^ • tjr GAYUORD PRINTED IN U.S. A