pointed on their part the Rt. Rev. Bishops Meade, Ives, and McCoskry; notice whereof was sent to the other House. The Pastoral Letter was read by the Presiding Bishop, and, on motion, was adopted by the House. A message was received from the House of Deputies, that they agreed to a Conference in relation to the seventh Canon of 1835, and appointed on their part Dr. Upfold, Mr. Drane, Dr. Lyell, Messrs. Styles, Colston, and Winslow. A message was also received from that House, that they have added to their part of the Joint Committee on Ecclesiastical Trials, Dr. Milnor, Dr. Crocker, and Mr. Warren. The Committee of Conference on the amendment to the 4th Section of the Canon which is a substitute for the third Canon of 1835, made a report, recommending an amendment, according to which, the Section should read "not less than six months,' which was adopted by this House, and sent to the other House for concurrence. The resolution from the other House, on the time of adjournment, (which was laid before on the table,) was taken up and concurred in ; notice of which was sent to the other House. On motion, resolved, That when this House adjourns, it will adjourn to half past seven o'clock this evening, to hear the Pastoral Letter; notice of which was sent to the House of Deputies. A message was received from the House of Deputies, that they concurred in adopting the amendment recommended by the Committee of Conference in the 4th Section of the substitute for the 3d Canon of 1835, and that the Canon, together with the former amendments, as proposed by the House of Bishops, has been adopted by that House. The House of Bishops then resolved that the Canon, as amended, be passed. A message was received from the House of Deputies, that they concur in the proposed adjournment to half past seven o'clock this evening, for the purpose of hearing the Pastoral Letter. Adjourned to meet for business at seven o'clock this evening. Eodem die, 7 o'clock, P. M. The House met pursuant to adjournment. The minutes of this morning were read and approved. A Canon "Of the performance of temporary Missionary Episcopal services" was proposed by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Onderdonk, of Pennsylvania, adopted by this House, and sent to the House of Deputies for concurrence. The Rt. Rev. Bishop Kemper presented his report as Missionary Bishop, which was read, and sent to the House of Deputies. The Joint Committee on the subject of measures for the promotion of Education according to the principles of the Church, reported as follows: The Joint Committee on the subject of Education respectfully report, for adoption by the Convention, the annexed resolution: Resolved, That the Rt. Rev. Bishop Doane, and the Rev. Drs. Hawks and Muhlenberg, and the Rev. Mr. Peers, be requested to act as a Committee, to take into consideration the important subject of the Christian Education of the Youth of both sexes, in accordance with the principles of the Church; to collect information respecting the efforts already made, and the institutions already established for this purpose; to exert themselves as far as possible in extending a proper interest upon the subject, among the Clergy and Laity of the Church; and to make such a report to the next General Convention as may aid them in adopting the best measures for promoting this great object. By order of the Joint Committee, BENJAMIN T. ONDERDONK, Chairman. The resolution reported was passed by this House, and sent to the House of Deputies for concurrence. A message was received from the House of Deputies, that they have had under consideration the proposed Canon," of the performance of temporary Missionary Episcopal services ;" and have resolved, that in consequence of the late stage of the business of the Session, they deem it inexpedient to act upon the said Canon. On motion of the Rt. Rev. Bishop Doane, Resolved, That the House of Bishops do unanimously tender their cordial thanks to the Rev. Dr. Wilson, for his valuable services as their Secretary. The Committee of Conference on the subject of the proposed substitute for the seventh Canon of 1835, made a report, recommending the adoption of the said substitute, with an amendment stated. The Canon amended agreeably to this report, was adopted by this House, and sent to the House of Deputies for concurrence. A message was received from the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, that they concur in the adoption of the resolution on the subject of Education. A message was also received from that House, that they have had under consideration the amendment proposed by the Committee of Conference, in the Canon " of the mode of securing an accurate view of the State of the Church," &c.; and owing to the lateness of the Session, they deem it inexpedient to act on the subject until the next Session of the General Convention. Information was received from the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, that they were ready to hear the Pastoral Letter; whereupon, the House of Bishops joined the other House, and the Pastoral Letter was read by the Right Rev. Bishop Onderdonk, of New-York, at the request of the Presiding Bishop. The two Houses then united in prayer to God, and in singing a part of the 99th Psalm of the selection; and the blessing was pronounced by the Presiding Bishop. This House then returned to their own room, and, on motion, adjourned sine die. Signed, by order of the House of Bishops, ALEX. VIETS GRISWOLD, D. D., Presiding Bishop. Attest, BIRD WILSON, D. D., Secretary. APPENDIX. APPENDIX A. Report of the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary. The Trustees of the General Theological Seminary, in presenting to the General Convention the Report required by the Constitution, of their proceedings, and of the State of the Seminary, acknowledge with gratitude the continuance of the nursing care and protection of Almighty God. 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, 73,300 00 Ground rent due, but not yet received, 477 85 Loaned out temporarily, 800 00 Cash on hand 22d August, 1838, 3,954 10 Total, $83,881 85 Deducting from the above sum the endowments of the Scholar The endowment of the St. Mark's Church, in the The contributions towards the endowment of a Professorship of Pastoral Theology and Pulpit Eloquence, 6,000 00 356 87 One half year's interest due on the Permanent Fund of the Library, Due a Professor one quarter's salary and interest, to scholars, 543 10 180 00 55,726 69 There will remain the sum of, $28,155 69 The interest of which may be applied to the current expenses of the Seminary. Do. to Librarian, Do. to Janitor, Interest on four Scholarships, founded by the Protestant Episco- $3,000 00 750 00 100 00 400 00 of New-York, From this deducting the interest on the above balance of $28,155, which at 7 per cent. is, 1,970 00 There will remain a yearly deficiency of income, amounting to, $4,265 00 According to the report made to the General Convention in 1835, been contributed in the there have |