These resolutions were concurred in by the house of bishops, and the following members apppointed. Of the bishops, the Right Rev. William White, D D., the Right Rev. John Henry Hobart, D. D., and the Right Rev John Croes, D. D.

The following gentlemen were appointed, on the part of this house. The Rev. William Meade, Rev. Samuel F Jarvis, D. D. Rev. William A. Muhlenberg, Rev. Jackson Kemper, Rev Bird Wilson, D. D., Rev. Samuel Turner, D. D., and the Rev. Richard S. Mason, of the clergy.

Kensey Johns, Robert H. Goldsborough, John Read, Edward J. Stiles, Tench Tilghman, Francis S. Key, and Peter Kean, of the laity.

The following resolution relative to defraying the contingent expenses of the general convention, was adopted and concurred in by the house of bishops.

“Resolved, in order that the contingent expenses of the general convention may be defrayed, That it be recommended to the several diocesan or state conventions, to forward to the secretary of the house of clerical and lay deputies, at each meeting of said convention, 75 cents for each clergyman within said diocese or state."

A resolution relative to seminaries of learning, originally proposed by Mr. Kean, of New Jersey, was returned by the house of bishops with certain amendments, which were adopted. The resolution, as finally amended and concurred in by the house of bishops, was as follows.

Resolved, if the house of bishops concur therein, That a joint committee, to consist of such a number of bishops as the house of bishops shall appoint, and five members of this house, be appointed, whose duty it shall be to inquire, and report to the next general convention, How many, and what, colleges in the United States admit clergymen of the Protestant Episcopal Church to be eligible to professorships in their respective faculties; how many, and which, of these institutions have clergymen of this Church now employed as professors; how many, and which, of said colleges have adopted a system for the religious instruction of youth; and, as far as possible, to ascertain what such systems are; how many, and which, of said colleges are so situated as to permit their students to attend divine worship in a Protestant Episcopal church or chapel; and that said committee be instructed to inquire into, and report on, the practicability of establishing a seminary or seminaries, for the education of youth, under the influ ence and authority of members of the Protestant Episcopal Church.

A message was received from the house of bishops, with information, that they had appointed the Right Rev. Bishops White, Bowen, and Brownell, a committee on the part of their house, on the subject of the foregoing resolutions. The following gentlemen were appointed to act on said committee, on the part of this house, viz. Mr. Kean, the Rev. Dr. Wharton, the Rev. Mr. Baldwin, the Rev. Mr. Hooper, and Mr. Wilkins.

The following resolution was adopted and concurred in by the house of bishops.

Resolved, in order that the number of trustees to which each dio. cese is entitled, according to the third article of the constitution of the General Theological Seminary, may be readily and accurately ascertained, That it be required that a certificate, stating the exact number of clergymen 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 confirmed.

The following gentlemen were appointed trustees of the theological seminary.

Massachusetts. The Rev. Samuel F. Jarvis, D. D. the Rev. James Morss, Gardiner Greene, David Sears, George Sullivan.

Rhode Island. The Rev. Salmon Wheaton, the Rev. Nathan B. Crocker.

Connecticut. The Rev. Daniel Burhans, the Rev. Tillotson Bronson, D. D., the Rev. Harry Croswell, Samuel W. Johnson, Nathan Smith, Richard Adams.

New York. The Rev. William Harris, D. D., the Rev. David Butler, the Rev. Thomas Lyell, D.D., the Rev. William Berrian, the Rev. John M'Vickar, the Rev. James Milnor, D. D., the Rev. William Creighton, the Rev. Henry U. Onderdonk, M. D., the Rev. Jonathan M. Wainwright, the Rev. Henry Anthon, the Rev. Lucius Smith, Wright Post, Nehemiah Rogers, John Wells, David S. Jones, Henry M'Farlan, Thomas S. Townsend, Isaac Lawrence, Thomas L. Ogden, Edward R. Jones, Stephen Warren, Robert Troup, Philip S. Van Rensselaer.

New Jersey. The Rev. John Croes, jun., Peter Kean.

Pennsylvania. The Rev. Jackson Kemper, the Rev. George Boyd, the Rev. Gregory T. Bedell, the Rev. James Montgomery, the Rev. Benjamin Allen, William Tilghman, John Read.

Maryland. The Rev. William E. Wyatt, D. D., the Rev. John P. K. Henshaw, the Rev. John Johns, Nicholas Brice, Tench Tilghman, John C. Herbert, John B. Eccleston.

Virginia. The Rev. William H. Wilmer, D. D., the Rev. William Meade, the Rev. Edward C. M'Guire, William Mayo, Hugh Mercer. North Carolina. The Rev. Adam Empie, Duncan Cameron.

South Carolina. The Rev. Christopher E. Gadsden, D. D., the Rev. Paul T. Gervais, the Rev. Christian Hanckel, the Rev. Allston Gibbes, William Heyward, Benjamin Huger, William Clarkson, Thomas Lowndes.

A committee for publishing the journals having been appointed, and the thanks of the house returned to the president and secretaries, the house of bishops were informed that the house was ready to rise, and requested to close the session of the convention, with suitable acts

of devotion, and their benediction. The two houses united in singing the 133d psalm, and in appropriate prayers from the liturgy; after which, the presiding bishop pronounced the benediction, and the convention adjourned, sine die. House of Bishops.

The Right Rev. William White, D. D., of Pennsylvania, presiding bishop.

In addition to the business already mentioned as originating in the other house, the following originated in the house of bishops.

A resolution was passed, expressing the approbation of the house of bishops, of certain proceedings of the convention of South Carolina, relative to the Theological Seminary, and highly commending the zeal and liberality of that diocese.

The testimonials of the bishop elect of North Carolina being under consideration, it was resolved unanimously, that this house, having duly considered the testimonials laid before them, of the election of the Rev. John S. Ravenscroft, as bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the state of North Carolina, and found them to be in all respects canonical and regular; and knowing no cause why the Rev. Mr. Ravenscroft should not be consecrated to that high office, do agree to proceed to his consecration; and do, accordingly, appoint 10 o'clock, A. M., to-morrow, as the time at which they will, with the Divine permission, perform that solemn office, in such church as the presiding bishop shall appoint.

The following resolutions, offered by the Right Rev. Bishop Bowen, respecting the General Theological Seminary, were adopted.

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 than such as is yet inadequate to the permanent 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 whole body of this Church, in general convention, seems peculiarly to demand the concurrent solicitudes and exertions to be concentered on it, of all its members; in as much as this institution, when possessing the combined and efficient support of the whole Church, must be the most effectual means, under Providence, of perpetuating the unity of the Church, in the bond of peace.

(TO BE CONTINUED.)

LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

HORNE'S INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES. The fourth edition of this valuable work has been published in London, and may shortly be expected in this country. The unparalleled rapidity with which the former editions have been sold is a certain evidence of the estimation in which it is held in England. We have it in our power, however, to state to our readers some special testimonials to its merit which cannot fail, we think, of creating a desire to obtain it in those who have not seen the second and third editions.

The Rev. Dr. Lloyd, regius professor of divinity at Oxford, has publickly recommended it ex cathedra to the particular attention of divinity students. At Cambridge, a similar recommendation has been given by the bishop of Bristol, who is regius professor of divinity at that University, and by the Norrisian professor, the Rev. Thomas Calvert, B. D. The learned Dean Graves, professor of divinity in the University of Dublin, and author of the lectures on the Pentateuch, has publickly recommended it to the students of his class.

The Right Rev. Dr. Jebb, lately consecrated bishop of Limerick, has taken the following notice of the work in a note to his first charge. Many books cannot be here recommended. But I would advise the younger clergy and candidates for holy orders to acquaint themselves, in an early stage of their critical studies, with Horne's Introduction to the study of the Scripture;' a work which, in itself, comprises a body of critical theology; and which introduces the reader to the best sources of information." Charge, p. 10. Note.

Mr. Archdeacon Nares (as rector of one of the city parishes) has published the sermon he delivered last Easter at the Arch-deacon of London's visitation. In a note he has devoted a closely printed page of commendatory notice to Townsend's Harmony of the Old Testament, and Horne's Introduction. "These," he observes, "must always be standard books for students in divinity ;" and he characterizes Mr. Horne's work as "such a monument of successful industry and luminous arrangement, as the present age has seldom seen; a copious instruction for every young theologian, and an ample treasure of reminiscence to the most accomplished." p. 24. note H.

We are happy to add that 100 copies of this edition have been or speedily will be sent to Mr. James Eastburn, bookseller, of New York, and that the work will be offered to the American publick nearly if not quite as cheap as it can be purchased in London.

Mr Horne is now engaged in editing the works of bishop Beveridge. They are to be comprised in 9 volumes 8vo., seven of which are already published. This edition is printed in the same elegant manner as the late edition of Bishop Taylor's works. Mr. Horne has bestowed great pains in correcting references, and verifying quotations, of which last there is a great profusion. This will undoubtedly be the editio optima of that learned and pious prelate's works, and will deserve a place in the library of every clergyman and every parish.

THE object of Christianity, as far as regards mankind, is to purify them from the corruption of their nature, and fit them for the presence and enjoyment of God. But, as they have a material as well as spiritual nature, it was deemed proper that material means should be used in order to produce the desired effect. Not only was an atonement provided for sin, and a spirit of grace dispensed; but a law was outwardly revealed, a society organized, and visible ordinances appointed. This society virtually existed from the fall of man; and, in the time of Abraham, it was exhibited in a regular and systematick form. The holy covenant, sanctioned and confirmed in Christ, was then visibly set forth. Jesus stood at the head of the dispensation; being the fountain of all external authority, as well as internal grace, in his spiritual kingdom. As he is the great High Priest of our profession, the chief Shepherd and Bishop of souls, every high priest and every bishop on earth must derive his office from him.

The tribe of Levi was set apart in Israel to officiate in holy things. It was divided into three grades or orders, all of which had their special offices assigned them. Aaron was high priest over the whole people. His sons were of the second order, and had a right to offer sacrifice; and the rest of the tribe served as waiters or assistants in the inferiour performances. From these the priesthood was to descend to subsequent generations; the first office in the elder branch of Aaron's family, the second among his other descendants, and the third among the other members of the tribe of Levi. To these orders of men the priesthood was exclusively confined. The Lord said to Aaron, "Thou and thy sons with thee shall keep your priests' office for every thing of the altar; and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death." When Korah, an inferiour Levite, and Dathan and Abiram, of another tribe, rose up against the priesthood, and presumed to offer incense, they were swallowed up alive, together with their associates; and their censers were made "broad plates for a covering of the altar, to be a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no stranger, which is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the Lord." In after ages, Saul was so presumptuous as to offer sacrifice with his own hands, though he was not of the priesthood. And Samuel said unto him, "Thou hast done foolishly."

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