Resolved, That delegates to the Synod of the Reformed Dutch Church be allowed the same for their travelling expenses and attendance which is allowed to the delegates to the other ecclesiastical bodies connected with this Assembly. Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Patton were added to the committee on the petition of Mr. Bourne, in the place of members of the committee who had obtained leave of absence. Dr. Alexander and Mr. Symmes C. Henry, were appointed a committee to dispose of the interest of money in the hands of the Trustees of Princeton College subject to the disposal of this Assembly. Drs. Miller, Green, and Alexander, were appointed a committee with full powers to employ suitable persons as agents to solicit contributions for the Contingent Fund of the Theological Seminary, to prescribe their routes, give them instructions, and do whatsoever else in their judgment be necessary, to ensure success to a measure so important. The appeal of Mr. Craighead from a decision of the Synod of Kentucky was taken up, and being read, it appeared on inquiry that the Synod of Kentucky was not ready for trial, because Mr. Craighead had failed to give them notice that he intended to avail himself of the privilege granted by the last Assembly, by prosecuting his appeal; therefore, resolved, that the further consideration of this appeal be postponed, and that Mr. Craighead be informed, that if he wishes to prosecute his appeal before the next Ģeneral Assembly, he must give notice of his intention to the Synod of Kentucky. Resolved, that the Synod of Kentucky and the Presbytery of Transylvania, be directed, and they hereby are directed, to send up to the next Assembly a copy of their minutes in Mr. Craighead's case. The committee to which was referred the communication from the Board of Managers of the American Colonization Society, reported, and their report being read, was adopted, and is as follows, viz. That the members of this society are zealously and successfully prosecuting the noble object for which they were associated; that they have already planted, at Cape Montserado, a healthy spot on the western coast of Africa, a colony consisting of about one hundred and thirty free persons of colour: and that they have a fair prospect of speedily increasing the colony, and placing it in a safe and advantageous condition, should the friends of humanity and of religion come forward and give it their prompt and cordial support. Believing that the cause of suffering Africa is deeply involved in the success of this society, and that important benefit would result to our own country from conveying to the land of their fathers, such of our free people of colour as are willing and prepared to go, your committee recommend the adoption of the following resolutions, viz. 1. Resolved, That the Assembly still cherish toward the objects and labours of this society, the same sentiments of high and honourable regard which they expressed on a former occasion. 2. Resolved, That from the facts laid before the Assembly, they are of opinion that the operations of this society have reached a crisis which loudly demands the attention of the pious and benevolent, and which, if properly regarded, may speedily open the way for relieving the miseries of Africa, by introducing into that oppressed and degraded country, the blessings of civilization and religion. 3. Resolved, That the Assembly cheerfully and earnestly recommend to the individuals and churches under their care, to favour the object and sustain the efforts of the Colonization Society, in such way as to them may be found most practicable and convenient. The committee to which was referred the petition of Mr. Bourne re ported, and their report being read, was accepted. Whereupon it was resolved, that as it appears to be a fact that Mr. Bourne has not submitted to the judgment of the Assembly in affirming a decision by which he was deposed from the Gospel Ministry, he be permitted to withdraw his petition. Mr. Coulter and Mr. McFarland obtained leave of absence during the remaining sessions of this Assembly. Resolved, That all the Presbyteries under the care of this Assembly be,. and they hereby are required, as soon as possible, after their several sessions immediately preceding the meeting of the Assembly, to send up to the corresponding secretary of the Board of Education under the care of the Assembly, a report, stating what monies they have collected for the education of poor and pious youth in their bounds; and what candidates or students they have on their charitable funds. Resolved also, That when any Presbytery has no beneficiary on their funds, they be, and they hereby are required to remit their funds to the Treasurer of said Board of Education, that the same may be appropriated according to the constitution of the Board. Resolved, That the Board of Education be, and they hereby are required to report annually a summary of what has been done in the business of education by the Presbyteries as well as the auxiliary societies, and that hereafter the Assembly will act on the report of the Board of Education and not require the Presbyteries to report immediately to the Assembly. Resolved, That the Assembly will every year inquire whether the Presbyteries have reported on this subject to the Board of Education. Resolved, That the usual number of copies of the Printed Minutes be presented to the several Ecclesiastical Bodies connected with this Assembly, and also a proportionate number to the General Synod of the Reformed Dutch Church, with which a correspondence has been formed at the present sessions. Adjourned till half past 8 o'clock to-morrow morning. Concluded with prayer. May 29, A. M. the Assembly met and was constituted by prayer. The report of the committee to which the reports of the Presbyteries on the subject of educating poor and pious youth had been referred, was taken up and referred to the Board of Education. Mr. Horace Hill, in the Synod of Geneva, was chosen in the place of Col. John Linklaen, deceased, and the fourth part of the members of the Board of Education, whose terms, by the constitution of the Board, expire this year, was re-elected. The committee appointed on the subject of obtaining more full and accurate reports from the Presbyteries, reported, and their report being read, was adopted, viz: Resolved, That the stated clerk of the Assembly be directed to address a printed circular to the Moderator or some other member of each Presbytery, calling their attention to the orders of the Assembly on the subject of Presbyterial reports, and pointing out the deficiences which have occurred in this part of official duty; at the same time urging the Presbyteries to adopt such measures as may secure full and accurate reports to the Assembly; especially as a list of the names of the ministers and congregations and the number of communicants are to be published the ensuing year. If no safe private opportunity presents, the Assembly recommend that reports be forwarded by mail. The roll having been called, agreeably to a standing rule on the subject, E it was resolved that none of the members be reported to the Presbyteries as having left the Assembly without leave. Resolved, That this Assembly be dissolved, and that another Assembly chosen in the same manner, be required to meet in the First Presbyterian Church in this city, on the third Thursday in May, 1824, at 11 o'clock, A. M. Concluded with prayer. APPENDIX. ELEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. The Board of Directors of the Theological Seminary, present to the General Assembly, the following, as the Report of their proceedings, and of the state of the Seminary, through the last year: THE number of students at the date of the last report was sixty-five. During the summer session the eight following students were received, viz. Robert M. Laird, graduate of Jefferson College, Penn. Jeptha Harrison, James Alexander, Matthew L. Fullerton, George W. Campbell, (licentiate) Nassau Hall, N. J. Do. Union, N. Y. Do. Samuel Steel, candidate of Presbytery of Philadelphia, Samuel Swan. John, Mitchelmore, Do. New-Brunswick. During this session, James L. Marshall, James M. Olmstead and Francis Bowman were regularly dismissed. During the winter session forty-four additional students were received, viz. John Sessions, graduate of Dartmouth College, N. H. Amos Savage, Alvin H. Parker, Middlebury, Ver. Williams, Mass. Do. Hamilton, N. Y. Union, N. Y. Lewis Bond, Joshua A. Clayton, Alfred E. Campbell, Goldsmith Denniston, Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Yale, Conn. Do. Do. Columbia, N. Y. University of N. C. William G. Bradford, candidate of Pres. of North River. G. W. Ridgely. Do. Do. Pres. of Philadelphia. Do. Joseph Nimmo, candidate of Presbytery of Hanover. Maryland. At the close of the summer session, certificates that they had completed the whole course prescribed in the plan were given to the following seven students; viz. Robert Baird, Charles C. Beatty, James Douglass, Edward Downer, Moses T. Harris, John Hudson and Alexander Williamson. During the winter session, the following students withdrew in good standing, viz. George Bush, William F. Curry, James G. McNeely, Daniel Young, David McKinney, Samuel Reid, and John Lodor; and the following students were regularly dismissed, viz. George Potts, Holloway W. Hunt, John Breckenridge, James G. Hamner, Elam J. Morrison, Robert M. Laird, Samuel Steel, George W. Campbell, Aratus Kent and John Burtt. William G. Krebs, of the second class, died in the Seminary, Nov. 26th, and John Rannells, of the same class, died a few weeks since in Virginia, as he was returning to his friends. The whole number of students connected with the Seminary during the winter session was ninety-six. The number now in connexion with it is eighty-five. Since the last annual report, the following students have been licensed to preach the gospel, viz. Robert Baird, by the Presbytery of New-Brunswick. John Breckenridge, Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Hudson. New-Castle. Do. Newton. John H. Kennedy, Carlisle. Do. Do. Hanover. Mr. Jedediah Tracy, Troy, N. Y. Students of Morristown Academy, N. J. Eldad W. Goodman, Joseph Sanford, John Blatchford, New-York. Do. Do. The studies which have been attended to through the year are the same as have been repeatedly reported to the Assembly. The semi-annual examinations of the students have, as usual, been satisfactory to the Board. On the subject of benefactions for the support of necessitous students, the Professors have reported the following sums, viz. From Paris, Kentucky, Mr. John Stille, Philadelphia, for a particular student, Several persons in Morristown, $15 00 18 87/ Albany. Do. 125 00 1 50 3 50 Female Society in Elizabethtown, N. J. for a particular student, Rev. Dr. Ely of Philadelphia, for a particular student, 50 00 Do. to discharge the room rent of three students, 30 00 Mrs. Margaret Carswell of Phila. for a particular student, Mr. Daniel Thatcher of Philadelphia, for a particular student, 50 00 10 00 Lady of do. for do. Female Education Society of Paris, Ken. for a particular student, Female Cent Society of Bridgetown, West Jersey, Person unknown, from Goochland, Vir. for a particular student, 35 62 12 62 5 00 52 00 10 00 9 75 Mrs. Mary Ann Ely, Philadelphia, for a particular student, Second Female Cent Society of Wall street church, N. Y. 74.00 Presbyterian church, Georgetown, D. C. for a particular student, 25 00 Female Cent Society of Newton, L. I. Ladies of Princeton, N. J. Cong. and Pres. Female Association of Charleston, S. C. for a 150 00 particular student, |