in the churches in every State and Diocese: and the Rev. Clergy or vestries of the different parishes are requested, without delay, to remit the sums which may be raised in their respective churches, or otherwise, to the Treasurer of the Seminary."

The prosperity of the general institutions of the Church is intimately connected with the welfare of those within our own diocese, and they all mutually aid and support each other. Of the latter, however, we are the more immediate guardians, and I shall rely on your hearty co-operation in an any measures that may conduce to their advancement. Perhaps there are no means of promoting the welfare of the Church more direct and efficacious than the education of her youth under auspices favorable to her sentiments, and especially to the education of young men to serve at her altars. For accomplishing these ends, the establishment of Washington College has created a most valuable auxiliary. The importance of the Institution, and its connexion with the best interests of the Church, have become too apparent to need commendation. I trust it will always receive the zealous support of this Diocese, and that it will prove a blessing to the Church throughout our country. In connexion with the College, and with the general subject of education for the sacred ministry, the Episcopal Academy at Cheshire should be an object of special interest. Whether any thing can be done to increase the number of its pupils, or to give to the Institution greater efficiency, is a subject worthy of your consideration.

The "Church Scholarship Society," established by the Conven tion of this diocese, has equalled the most sanguine expectations of its founders. Several valuable young men have already been intro. duced into the sacred ministry by its assistance, and a still greater number are now in the progress of their studies, under its auspices. The number of applications for its aid are rapidly increasing, and further appeals to the christian public for the augmentation of its means will soon become necessary.

There has been no period, since my connexion with the Diocese, when the "Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge,' could pursue its objects with such encouraging prospects of success. Under the present aspect of religious affairs, I believe there is hardly a populous Town in the State, where the Church is not already planted, but might furnish a sufficient number of persons, unattached to the existing denominations, to form a respectable congregation. In most of these places, I am confident that Episcopal Clergymen would be cordially received, and that, with incepient Missionary aid, new Parishes might soon be established. Owing to the difficulty of obtaining suitable Missionaries, indeed, but little has been recently effected in the way of organizing new congregations. The income of the Society has been chiefly appropriated to the sustaining of weak Pa

rishes, and in assisting such as were making extraordinary exertions for supporting the exclusive services of a Clergyman. Hereafter, I trust, the income of the Society will enable its Directors to occupy such new places of usefulness as may invite their special atten. tion. To this end, I beg leave to direct your attention to such further measures for increasing its funds, as your judgment may direct. I would gladly see your minds effectually roused on this subject. It needs only to be fully understood, and rightly estimated, to call forth your most zealous exertions.

Brethren;-In the statements now made, and in the "Parochial Reports," which will be shortly laid before you, we shall find abund. ant reason to bless God for the measure of prosperity vouchsafed to the portion of his Church committed to our charge. If we observe something less of religious animation for the two last years, than in the two years which preceded them, we yet witness no deterioration of sound principles, no backwardness in supporting the institutions of religion and missionary efforts, and no dissentions in the Church. A gratifying harmony of principle, and of action, prevails throughout the Diocese; and the Church appears to be steadily advancing in external prosperity, and in spiritual improvement. It rests with us faithfully to perform our duties, as individuals, and as members of her Communion, and to be instant in our prayers for her prosperity, as well as in the great work of our own salvation.

THOMAS CHURCH BROWNELL.

BRIDGEPORT, OCTOBER 14th, 1834.

The Parochial reports of the Rev. Messrs. David Baldwin, William Barlow, Stephen Beach, Lorenzo T. Bennett, George Burgess, Charles W. Bradley, Daniel Burhans, Gurdon S. Coit, Nathaniel E. Cornwall, Joseph S. Covel and Harry Croswell, were read.

The Rev. Dr Judd, in behalf of the Committee on new Churches, made the following report, which was adopted:

The Committee to whom was referred the petitions of certain newly organized parishes, for admission into his Convention, report in favor of admitting Christ Church, Greenwich, St. Paul's Church, Windham, and Trinity Church, Woodbridge, to all the privileges of said Convention.

The following Lay-Delegates from the new Parishes, presented their testimonials, which, being approved of, they answered to their names, and took their seats:

Greenwich, Christ Church, Justus L. Bush,
Windham, St. Paul's Church, Loring Carpenter,
Woodbridge, Trinity Church, Lewis Clinton.

Adjourned to 8 o'clock, to-morrow morning.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15th, 8 o'clock, A. M.

The Convention met pursuant to adjournment. Prayers were read by the Secretary.

The roll was called. The minutes of yesterday were read and ap. proved. Mr. Ira Hyde presented his testimonial as a Lay-Delegate from Christ Church, Quaker's Farms, and took his seat.

On motion of the Rev. Dr. Croswell, Resolved, That the Rev. Lemuel B. Hull be requested to collect the annual parish assessments for making up the Bishop's salary.

On motion of the Rev. Dr. Croswell, Resolved, That a Commit. tee be appointed to revise and amend the Constitution of the Church, in the Diocese of Connecticut; and that the said Committee shall furnish each of the Parishes in the diocese with a printed copy of the Constitution thus amended and revised, previous to the first day of August next.

Resolved, That the above named Committee be required to report to the next annual Cnovention, snch additional Canons, for the considertion of the Convention, as they may deem expedient and necessary. The following persons were appointed the Committee: the Rev. Messrs. Croswell, Holcomb and Huntington, and R. S. Hinman, Judge Boardman, and Burrage Beach, Esqrs.

The Secretary of the Convention was appointed Treasurer of the Convention.

Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to enquire into the situation of the Academy at Cheshire, and report upon the course that ought to be taken by this Convention, with regard to it.

The Rev. Messrs. Burhans an d Holcomb, and R. S. Hinman, Esq. were appointed the Committee.

Resolved That a Committee be appointed to report to this Convention upon the expediency of establishing a periodical religious paper.

The Rev. Messrs. Croswell, Wheaton, Todd and Huntington, and James M. Goodwin, Esq. were appointed the Committee.

The Parochial reports of the Rev. Messrs. Curtis, Davis, Dowdney, Eastman, Guion, Robert A. Hallam, Hopson, Holcomb, Hun. tington, Jones, Judd, Morgan, Purdy, Jelliff, Pyne, Rossiter, Rouse, Scott, Shepard, Hull, Charles Smith, John D. Smith, Stratton, Am. brose S. Todd, Charles J. Todd, Walter, Warner, Corson and Jar. vis, were read.

Mr Calvin Hyde, a Lay-Delegate from St. James' Church, appeared, and took his seat.

A report from the Wardens of the Parish at Hitchcocksville, was presented and read.

The Committee on the subject of a religious periodical, made the following report :

The Committee appointed to take into consideration the subject of a religious periodical to be published in this Diocese, beg leave to report: That in their opinion it will be expedient, as soon as arrange. ments can be made for the purpose, to establish a religious weekly paper at a price not exceeding one dollar per annum. They recommend the adoption of the following resolution:

Resolved, That the Standing Committee be requested to make arrangements with some suitable editor and publisher, to take charge of such a publication, provided a sufficient number of subscribers can be procured to sustain the expense-and that for the purpose of trying the experiment, a specimen number be issued as early as convenient, and if a sufficient number of subscribers be returned by the first of January next, the said publication be then commenced. The above resolution was adopted.

The report of the Treasurer of the Society for the promotion of Christian Knowledge, was presented and read.

The following report of the proceedings of the Standing Committee was presented and read.

Abstract of the Proceedings of the Standing Committee, between the Conventions of 1832 and 1834.

HARTFORD, August 1, 1832. Roderick H. Ranney was recommeded to be received as a candidate. Wm. H. Walter, Robert A. Hallam, and Wlliiam A. Curtis, were recommended to receive the Order of Deacons; and Thomns J. Davis, to be admitted to the Priesthood.

HARTFORD, Sept. 27:

Alexander H. Vinton, was recommended to be received as candidate; and Joseph Scott and Wm. P. Curtis to be admitted to the Holy Order of Priests.

NEW HAVEN, Dec. 13. The Standing Committee recommended John H. Rouse, to be received as a candidate; and David G. Tomlinson, and Allen C. Morgan, to be ordained Priests.

NEW HAVEN, March 21, 1833. Testimonials were given to James A. Bolles, recommending him to be ordained a Deacon.

NEW HAVEN, July 1.

Cicero S. Hawks, William Watson, and Lorenzo T. Bennet, were proposed to be received as candidates. Testimonials were given to Caleb S. Ives, Samuel Starr, John D. Smith, Isaac Smith, and Oliver Hopson, recommending them to the Order of Deacons; and to Levi H. Corson and Robert A. Hallam, for the Order of Priests.

HARTFORD, July 31. Caleb S. Ives was recommended to be ordained Priest.

HARTFORD, August 1.

Amos B. Beach, was proposed to be received as a candidate. Testimonials having been laid before the Committee, of the election of the Rev James H. Otey, as Bishop of Tennessee, the usual testimonial was signed and forwarded to the President of the Standing Committee of that Diocese.

NORWICH, Oct. 8.

Eben E. Beardsley, Thomas S. Judd, David H. Short, David Ogden, Riverius Camp and George Benton, Alumni of Washington College; and George A. Sterling, were recommended to be received as candidates. Wm. H. Walter and Lucius M. Purdy, Deacons, were recommended to receive the Sacred Order of Priests.

NORWICH, Oct. 9. Isaac Hallam, Deacon, was recommended to receive the Holy Order of Priests.

NEW HAVEN, May 1, 1834.

Albert Spooner and Samuel Hazzard, were recommended to be received as candidates. Lorenzo T. Bennett and John H. Rouse, were recommended to receive the Holy Order of Deacons; and John D. Smith and Oliver Hopson, Deacons, to receive the Holy Order of Priests.

NEW YORK, June 27.

William C. Cooley, was recommended to be received as a candid. ate; and Nathaniel E. Cornwall and Augustus Lyde to be ordained Deacons.

HARTFORD, Aug. 7.

James Madison Thompson, a colored man in Liberia, was recommended to be received as a candidate, and Melancthon Hoyt, to receive the Order of Deacons.

BRIDGEPORT, Oct. 14.

Wm. B. Ashley, Solomon G. Hitchcock, and Ferdinand Rogers, graduates of Washington College; and Alfred Lee, A. B. and Henry Fitch, were recommended to be received as candidates; and Edward Ingersoll, A. M. was recommended to be admitted Deacon.

N. S. WHEATON, Secretary of the Standing Committee.

The Convention proceeded to the election of the Standing Com. mittee, for the year ensuing, when the following gentlemen were elected.

The Rev. HARRY CROSWELL, D. D.

NATHANIEL S. WHEATON, D. D.

66 WILLIAM JARVIS,

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