sued the following course of studies :The criticism of the Greek and Hebrew texts, comprehending accounts of the most important versions and editions of the Bible, together with discussions on the vowel points, targums, talmuds, &c. -all those parts of Jewish antiquities which tend to illustrate the Pentateuch -the Pentateuch itself, which has been carefully read in the Septuagint version, and compared with the Hebrew text; the variations having been, in general, pointed out, and, where it was found practicable, accounted for. Besides various commentators and crities, the works of Marsh, Prideaux, Gray, and Jennings, have been used as text-books. In addition to these studies, some of the pupils have read Pearson on the Creed. Their wish to pursue systematic theology, at this time, was acceeded to, from the consideration that they had been pursuing studies in divinity between one and two years before they entered the Seminary."

At the close of the second session, the Professor reports as follows:"The historical books of the Old Testament, from Joshua to Estherinclusive, have been examined, and the more important difficulties carefully considered. The canonical authority of the differen works has been investigated, Gray's Key having been used as a text-book; the imperfections of which I have attempted to supply by a reference to other authorities, and principally to the very valuable work of Carpzov. When the students had advanced to the period where Prideaux commences his useful Connection, this work was used, and the first part of it has been studied by them with attention. Thus the history has been brought down to the time of Simon the Just, when, according to the Jews, the canon of the Old Testament was completely settled. The chief points of difference between Prideaux in his account of the Assyrian empire, and others who prefer the authority of Herodotus to that of Ctesias, and particularly between him and Dr. Hales, have been made known to the students. Some notice, although not very considerable, has also been taken of the book of Job, and of the Psalms. In the New Testament, the four gospels, in

Greek, have been the subject of study

Greisbach's edition having been used as the text, and Schleusner principally as the lexicographer. Besides the commentators recommended in the prescribed course, other critics have been used, among whom Middleton, whose work on the article corrects so ably many of the errors of Wakefield, holds a conspicuous rank. The first three Evangelists were reviewed, and St. John's Gospel read in Archbishop Newcome's Greek Harmony. The autho rity of each gospel has been examined, and particular attention has been paid to certain parts, the authenticity of which has by some been doubted on insufficient grounds. The work of Dr. Campbell has been used by the pupils, and his first six dissertations have been made the subject of study and recitation."

The Professor continues-and the observation applies equally to the preeeding, and to the present session"It has been my endeavour to accom- pany the exercises with such remarks as appeared beneficial, and once a week a written lecture, on some subject connected with the course of stu dies, has been delivered.”

It may be proper to add, that all the students have attended the instructions of the Right Rev. Bishop Brownell, one day in each week, in the depart→ ment of pulpit eloquence, and the composition of sermons, and that he has given these instructions gratuitously.

At the close of each session, public examinations have been held, in the presence of the Trustees and the Clergy.

On these occasions the students have acquitted themselves in such a manner as to meet the approbation of the Board of Trustees, who have also expressed their sense of the ability, fidelity, and zeal of the Rev. Professor.

At the annual meeting of the Trustees, held at New-Haven, the 24th of July last, the necessity of an additional professor became so apparent, that the Board were induced to take measures to effect so desirable an object. They accordingly resolved to open a subscription, by which each subscriber should become responsible for $50 per annum, for the term of three years, for

the purpose of supporting a Professor of systematic theology. The salary was to be fixed at $1000 a year; and if more than that sum should be sub scribed, the surplus was to be devoted towards the support of the present Professor. Thirteen subscriptions were immediately obtained from the persons present; and the Trustees were so fully confident that the requisite sum would be made up, that they appointed the Rev. Bird Wilson to the Professorship. As this gentleman has not yet accepted the appointment, the matter rests till his determination shall be communicated to the Board of Trustees.

From the approbation with which this plan of support has been received, there is but little doubt that a sum can be obtained in this way, equal to the temporary support of two professors; while the money obtained in other ways may be expected to accumulate to such a fund, before the temporary support shall fail, as to render it no longer necessary.

Immediately on the organization of the Seminary, it became a primary object of the Board of Trustees to make arrangements for obtaining the requisite funds for its support and endowment. This must, of necessity, be a gradual and progressive work. The resolutions passed by the Board on this subject may be seen in the appendix to the "Plan of the Seminary," page 20. Some progress has already been made towards carrying this object into effect; enough, indeed, to show that the Seminary meets the general approbation of the Church, and will receive a liberal patronage; and to warrant the Trustees in saying, that if the objects of the General Convention, in the establishment of it, should by any means be defeated, it will not be from any impracticability of obtaining the necessary funds for its support.

At the period, however, when the measures in progress for obtaining subscriptions were, by the arrangements made, to have become general throughout the Union, the legacy of the late Mr. Sherred, for the advancement of theological learning, became known to the public. This circumstance has had the effect of suspending all further

efforts till the intention of the General Convention in relation to it shall be expressed. What has already been done in the several dioceses may be estimated from the following view:South-Carolina.-This diocess took an early interest in the cause of a General Theological Seminary, and gave a proof of that interest in the liberal subscriptions obtained there in the year 1818. The sum of $1675, of this subscription, remained due when the institution was removed from NewYork to New-Haven. This sum, (with the exception of $25) the agent there informs the Trustees, will be collected without difficulty. Two hundred and ten dollars has been added by new subscribers, and of the whole sum, $710 has already been collected and forwarded to the Treasurer. The ladies of South-Carolina have also raised a further sum of $2000 for the purpose of founding a scholarship, to take the name of the late Bishop of that diocess.

The friends of the institution have thought it best to defer any further or general effort to obtain subscriptions till the ensuing winter.

North-Carolina.-North-Carolina, which has but within a few years assumed the rank of a diocess, has manifested a distinguished zeal and liberality in the cause of the Seminary. Nearly $10,000 has already been subscribed in this diocess towards the endowment of a Professorship. The subscriptions are payable in five annual instalments, commencing the first of May last, with the condition that till the whole sum is subscribed, the interest of the monies in the hands of the Trustees of the fund shall be devoted to the support of the necessitous students in the Seminary. The principal agent in procuring these subscriptions assures the Board of Trustees, that he has the fullest confidence that the remainder of the sum necessary to constitute the Professorship, will be subscribed within a rea sonable period.

Virginia. In the year 1818, there were subscriptions obtained in this diocess, for the general Seminary, to the amount of more than $1400; about $1200 of which remained unpaid

spring, who obtained subscriptions there to the amount of $1,815 $1,715 of which have been paid. Besides this sum, a generous individual made a proffer of $1,500-the interest to be paid semi-annually, till the dona tion shall be paid into the hands of the Treasurer. Another individual has promised a donation of $1,000. The agent being unable to prolong his stay in Boston, the business was undertaken by a committee there, but from which no report has yet been received.

No application has yet been made for subscriptions in the other parts of the eastern diocess, though assurances of patronage have been given, when ever the effort shall be made.

South-Carolina $3,810; North-Carolina (about) $10,000; Virginia (about) $400; Maryland and Delaware, no application; Pennsylvania $3,060; New-York $4,375; NewJersey, no application, $30; Connecticut $3,700; Massachusetts $4,315; Vermont, New-Hampshire, RhodeIsland, and Maine, no application: Value of the Library, say $4,000; Funds when removed $3,700—in all, $37,390.

Only a small proportion of the above funds has yet come into the hands of the Treasurer. A part has been in vested by agents abroad--some remains in the hands of agents; and there must be a trifling deduction for the expenses of agents. It results, therefore, that the Convention must seek for a just estimate of the funds of the institution in the foregoing statement at large, and not in the account of the Treasurer. The following report of his receipts and expenditures was presented to the Board of Trus tees, at their annual meeting in July last.

"A summary statement of the receipts and expenditures of the Treasurer of the Episcopal Theological Seminary, from September 8, 1820, to July 26, 1821.

"Amount received applicable to current expenses; consisting of sundry

subscriptions, interest, and dividends on stock, $2,435 15; amount received on account of Massachusetts Professorship $800; amount received on account of Seabury Professorship $110 in all, $3,345 15.

"Disbursements, viz.-Paid the Rev. Dr. Jarvis balance of salary $1,000; paid Professor Turner on account of salary $900; paid sundry bills for rent of rooms, furniture, stationary, printing, &c. $351 74; paid for ten shares Eagle Bank $1,000; balance in treasury, $93 41-in all $3,345 15 cents.

"Of the aforesaid balance there is applicable to current expenses $83 41; Seabury Professorship $10-in all, $93 41.

"Of the aforesaid ten shares in Eagle Bank, eight belong to the Massachusetts Professorship $800; one to Seabury Professorship $100; and one to the General Fund $100-in all, $1000.

(Signed) "CHARLES DENNISON, Treasurer.

"New-Haven, July 26, 1821."

No express provision was made by the last Convention for the formation. of a Theological Library, but the Trus tees are happy to report that a valua ble foundation has already been laid for one, which it is hoped may soon be commensurate with the wants of the institution. This has been chiefly effected by the liberality of a few indi viduals. A few books, for which there was a pressing necessity, have been purchased from the donation of a gentleman, who directed that it might be subject to such an expenditure. The library of the institution consists, at present, of more than 900 volumes--upwards of 300 of which are folios, and many of the books extremely rare and valuable. This is exclusive of a valuable collection of theological books deposited for the use of the students by a gentleman of Connecticut.

The Legislature of Connecticut has passed an act, upon the petition of the Trustees of the Seminary, by which the institution is incorporated within that state, upon the same principles on which it was established by the Con

The above communication, from the Presiding Bishop, and the report of the Trustees of the Seminary, were referred to a Committee of both Houses, consisting of the Right Rev. John H. Hobart, D. D. and the Right Rev, James Kemp, D. D. on the part of the House of Bishops, and Duncan Cameron, Esq. Richard Harison, Esq. Col. Alexander Jones, the Rev. Daniel Bur hans, the Rev. David Butler, the Rev. Charles H. Wharton, D. D. and the Rev. Christopher E. Gadsden, D. D. on the part of the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, who reported to their respective constituents the Constitution of the Theological Seminary, printed in page 382 of our last volume, which was adopted by the Convention.

(To be continued.)

Third Annual Report of the Standing Committee of the Protestant Episcopal Missionary Society in Charleston, South-Carolina, composed of young men and others.

IN presenting this their annual report, the Standing Committee feel it a duty and pleasure to acknowledge, with devout thankfulness, the goodness of divine Providence in conducting their Society to its third anniversary, and they do this not without the recollection, that the existence of the Society implies a continued, and they would hope, an increasing attachment to those benevolent and religious principles, under the influence of which it was instituted. It is not to be supposed, that a Society in its infancy, and

composed of young men principally, should have been able to make great exertions in that holy cause, for the advancement of which they are pledged to co-operate. We have not the silver and the gold which we would joyfully pour into the treasury of our Lord. We have not yet been able to awaken the liberality of our opulent friends and fellow Christians. We have no large permanent fund accumulated by the industry, and husbanded by the prudence and foresight of our predecessors, with which we might now begin to build up the city of our God.

But we trust we may be permitted to say, (and we do so not without a consciousness, that the great purpose for which we are associated, might justly claim of us far greater zeal and activity than we have hitherto bestowed upon it,) that with our very limited resources we have done what we could. To the increase of these resources, the atten tion of the Board has been chiefly directed during the past year. With the view of expediting the collection of the arrearages, and at the same time of saving to the Society the expense of collection, the members of the Committee resolved to act as collectors for a limited time, and two other collectors have since been appointed, by which measures the friends of the Society are impressively reminded of their duty, to be punctual in the discharge of their obligations to it; and of the propriety of exempting the Society from the expense of collection, and their Treasurer, whose services are purely gratuitous, from this additional trouble. In conformity with a request of the Society made at their last anni versary, the Board have respectfully requested the Bishop to "provide that a sermon be preached, and a collection made at such time and place as he may think proper," in aid of the funds of the Society. For the farther increase of the same, as a third measure, the Board requested the Corresponding Secretary, in March last, to trans mit to the clergy of our Church within this diocess copies of the annual report, and to solicit them "to make exertions to advance the interests of the Society." Previous to the adoption of