Parochial and Clerical Reports: C. V. Kelly-John H. Niglas-John R. West.

To the Rt. Rev. Henry J. Whitehouse, Bishop of the Diocese of Illinois:

In conformity with the Canon made and provided, I beg leave to report, that having no parochial charge, and practising as a physician, I have been enabled to perform the following official acts, during the year, without remuneration:

Baptisms-infants, 8; adults, 2; total, 10.

Celebration of Divine Service-Sundays, 48; other days, 3. The Holy Communion-public, 6; private, 12.

C. V. KELLY.

PEORIA, September 9th, 1861.

To the Rt Rev Henry J Whitehouse, Ottawa:

RT. REV. SIR-Your favor has been duly received, and in order to show obedience, I direct those lines to your hand, respectfully reporting myself a resident in your jurisdiction, without having performed any official act connected with the holy orders of ministry. At the same time I beg leave of informing your Reverence that I have accepted the appointment given me by E. T. Pleyel, Commanding Colonel of the 1st Regt. of U. S. Lancers, head-quarters, Burlington, Iowa, waiting every day for his orders to report myself to him. I am, Rt. Rev. Sir, your truly obedient,

JOHN H. NIGLAS, M.D.

As Jubilee College is a Church-missionary instrumentality in the Diocese, even in her educational capacity, my work, during the past year, may be said to embrace teaching, agency for the College and Missionary work proper. For six months of the year a portion of my time, each day, was devoted to my duties as Instructor. My ministerial work, during that period, was confined chiefly to the Parish, assisting Dr. Chase in the service of the Chapel morning or evening, and preaching occasionally.

The agency for the College consisted entirely with my Missionary relation. It enabled me, when in Chicago, to render some assistance to the Bishop of the Diocese, having taken part in the Lenten and Sunday Services, and preached twice in the "Bishop's Chapel." In connection with the same Mission, I supplied "Christ Church," Joliet, in the absence of its Rector, on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Parochial and Clerical Reports: C. H. Williamson-James A. Woodward.

Requests for services at Galesburg, Knoxville and Pekin were responded to. I have preached, during the year, thirty-five times, and officiated in the absence of the Rector of Christ Church, Robin's Nest, at the altar, font and grave.

JOHN R. WEST.

KANKAKEE, September 10, 1861.

Right Rev. H. J. Whitehouse, D.D.:

RIGHT REV. AND DEAR SIR-We worshipped, last Sunday, in our new Church at Kankakee City, for the first time; and the people had a better opportunity of witnessing the beauty of our Episcopal service. Next Sabbath, the new Church at St. Anne will be opened for the first time. We have long suffered from the want of a suitable place in which to meet in St. Anne and Kankakee City; but now, we thank God for having given us room for service and Sabbath School. We hope, Right Rev. and dear Sir, that you will, when convenient, pay us a visit.

In St. Anne, the Church is doing very well; and the people are animated by a good spirit.

In Kankakee City, we have been greatly tried by a few troublesome persons; but it is to be hoped that those who were led astray, will return to the fold, and enjoy the means of grace with which we are favored.

My official acts are as follows:

Baptisms-infants, 18; Marriages, 4.

It is now seven months since I settled in Kankakee; and I believe that during that time, many souls have been blessed, and our Church has secured a footing in this section of the Diocese among the French Canadians.

Besides, my services in the French language, I officiate, once a fortnight, to an American congregation, at the request of some families who are members of the Episcopal Church.

Yours, faithfully,

C. H. WILLIAMSON.

To the Rt. Rev. Henry J. Whitehouse, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Illinois:

I have officiated, as opportunity offered, and duty called me, during the past year, without having any special charge.

JAMES A. WOODWARD.

Parochial and Clerical Reports: John R. Bashforth-Jacob Bockee.

GRIGGSVILLE, Ill., September 9th, 1861.

Rt. Rev. H. J. Whitehouse, D.D., Bishop of Illinois:

RT. REV. AND DEAR SIR-We have regular readings every Sunday morning under your license, with a small but gradually increasing congregation who love the beautiful worship of the Church and join with heart and voice in the appointed portion of prayer and praise. Our little band of Communicants numbers about twelve. We have some four or five candidates for Confirmation. One, Maria Hatch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hatch, died on the 29th August, after a few days' sickness.

She was one of the oldest members of our Sunday School, being present at its inauguration, and never voluntarily absent. She had just been placed in charge of an interesting class for whose instruction she was well qualified. She died calmly, hopefully, saying she was "going home," having in health and strength put her trust in Jesus. She knew, in her hour of weakness and death, He would be her very present help. Her loss is much felt.

Our Sunday School meets at 3 o'clock every Sunday afternoon. We have upwards of seventy scholars' names on our books with an average attendance of from forty to fifty. The growth of our School from the eight or ten who first met with us to its present proportions when we consider the few families belonging to the Church here, the prejudice and opposition we have had to meet and disarm-is a continual source of wonder and gratitude. We look forward with hope that the seed now sown will bear fruit, both in raising up in our midst a Church militant, and adding to the members of the glorious Church triumphant.

Our prospects financially are not very good. We have to rent a room for our school and services, for which we pay a heavy rent; this with our current expenses is all we at present can raise. We look forward with hope to better times in the future for us.

Very Respectfully, your ob't Serv't,

JOHN R. BASHFORTH.

ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, HYDE PARK, Sept. 10, 1861.

The Parish have no change to report. Lay reading has been continued throughout the year.

The Rev. Mr. De Wolf has officiated twice, and the Rev. Thomas Smith once at morning service.

JACOB BOCKEE, Senior Warden.