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burgh; once at a private house in the same neighbourhood; once in the congregation of St. Andrew's, Amwell; and two Sundays in Christ Church, New-Brunswick, in the absence of the Bishop.

The Rev. Mr. Carter reported, that he had, by appointment, officiated one Sunday in Christ Church, New-Brunswick, in the absence of the Bishop.

The Rev. Mr. Morehouse reported, that he had, according to appointment, officiated one Sunday in St. Mary's, Colestown; that he had also preached one Sunday in Christ Chapel, Belleville, and, on a week day, it St. Peter's Church, Berkeley.

The Rev. Mr. Douglass reported, that, according to the directions of the Bishop, he had preached twice on Sundays in St. Mary's Church, Colestown, and baptized four children. That he had also preached twice at Haddonfield; twice, on Sundays, at Glassborough; and very frequently at St. Stephen's Church, Mullica-Hill.

The Rev. Mr. Cadle reported, that he had, agreeably to appointment, officiated on a Sunday in Christ Church, New-Brunswick, in the absence of the Bishop; that he had also set out to fulfil his appointment to preach at St. Mary's Church, Colestown; but was sept for to attend a funeral in his congregation at Salem; that, in addition to his appointments, he preached twice on a week day at Mullica-Hill.

The Bishop gave information to the Convention, that the Right Rev. Dr. Kemp, Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Maryland, had communicated to him, that in consequence of a formal renunciation of the authority of the Church of Maryland, by the Rev. Alfred H. Dashiel, a Deacon in that Church; and for his submitting to ordination, by his father, George Dashiel, a degraded Presbyter, formerly of that Church, he had pronounced the said Alfred H. Dashiel displaced from his grade in the ministry of the Church.

The following is an Appendix to the Journal of the above Convention :

The Board of Directors, to whom is confided the appropriation of the Mis

sionary Fund, beg leave to make the following report to the Convention :

That, as was stated in their last communication to this house, they, through their President, engaged the Rev. Clarkson Dunn to perform the duties of a Missionary, for one year, to the vacant churches in Sussex county, and in other parts of the diocess; and, as a means of his support, they agreed to allow him from the fund such a sum as, in connexion with what he might receive from the churches in Sussex, and elsewhere, would amount to $ 400. Mr. Dunn has faithfully, and, as they cannot doubt, usefully fulfilled his engagements,and has drawn from the fund, in full discharge of the contract, $175.

In his report to the Bishop, ex officio President of the Board, it appears that he has, in the execution of the trust committed to him, performed divine service, and preached in the congrega, tion of Christ Church, Newton, on every second Sunday during the year -in the summer two services, and in the winter one-that, in St. James's Church, Knowlton, he has, in like manner, officiated every fourth Sunday during the same time; and that for the latter six months, he officiated every fourth Sunday in St. Thomas's Church, Alexandria, by special contract. That he has also performed divine service, and preached on one Sunday at St. James's, Piscataway, and at Trinity, Woodbridge; two Sundays in St. Pe ter's Church, Spotswood, and St. Peter's, Freehold; one Sunday in the congregation at Paterson, and at Christ Chapel, Belleville; one Sunday at St. Thomas's Church, Glassborough, St. Stephen's, Mullica-Hill, and St. Peter's, Berkeley; and one Sunday at St. Thomas's Church, Alexandria, and in the congregation of St. Andrew's, Amwell. He reports also, that the collections for the Missionary Fund, during his mission, amount to $24 85 cents.

It is with great satisfaction the Board reflect on the happy issue of this mission, which has terminated in the continuance of Mr. Dunn in the churches at Newton and Knowlton, and also, for the present, at Alexandria, as their regular minister-churches, which for years had scarcely an existence.

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From the account current of the Treasurer of the Convention, it appears that his receipts during the past year were $ 359 98 cents, there being a balance in his hands, from the former year, of $300 53 cents; and the expenses $370 50 cents, leaving a present balance of $289 93 cents. It farther appears from his report, that the Missionary Fund amounts to $3,074 24 cents, and the Episcopal Fund to $1,348 59 cents.

The List of Clergy of the Diocess contains the names of the Bishop, ten Presbyters, and three Deacons.

First Annual Report of the Board of Managers of the Charleston Protestant Episcopal Sunday School Society.

THE Board of Managers of the Charleston Protestant Episcopal Sunday School Society, are happy to avail themselves of the opportunity afforded, by the return of their anniversary, to report to the Society the state of the schools under its patronage. This opportunity would have been attended with greater satisfaction if they had been able to state the equally happy success of this charity at each of the churches in the city. But they regret that (owing chiefly to the want of accommodations for them during divine service) the exertions used to bring the poor into the Sunday school, instituted at St. Michael's Church, have not been successful. The congregation have, however, appeared sensible of the benefits derived from it to their own chil

The Rev. John M. Ward. See p. 320 of our last volume. Edit. C. J. VOL. VI.

dren. The school consisting chiefly of these, its exercises were suspended at the beginning of Lent, in order to the catechising, as usual at this season, by the ministers of the church. The recommencement of the Sunday school exercises has been unavoidably delayed; but will soon take place, it is hoped, with at least as much zeal as has hitherto marked the conduct of the teachers.

The following are the Reports of the Superintendants of the schools connected with the congregations of St. Philip's and St. Paul's :

To the President and other Officers of the Protestant Episcopal Sunday School Society-

The Report of the Superintendant of the School in St. Philip's Church, RESPECTFULLY SHEWETH,

That the school, which was commenced somewhat more than a year since, has, under the blessing of divine Providence, continued to prosper, and we trust for its permanence to the same favour which smiled on its origin and progress thus far.

That the school does not consist of a greater number of children, is to be ascribed in a great measure to the want of teachers. Could we have obtained

as many as we desired, it would not have been difficult to have extended our list to two hundred-but the want of instructors has prevented our making many or great exertions to swell our numbers. For this reason, also, we have been compelled to witness the departure of many of our scholars, from time to time, without an effort to reclaim them; because their places have been so readily supplied by others, as to furnish ample employment to our teachers.

It has been our misfortune, within two or three months past, to be deprived, from various causes, of four principal and two assistant teachers, and until we can procure others, we shall be satisfied if the school can be preserved in its present state. We have now nine instructors for the sections of the first class and three for those of the fourth. The number of scholars belonging to the first class is seventy

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three, to the second thirty-three, to the fourth thirty-in all, one hundred and thirty-six.

According to our original scheme,

the children were distributed into four classes; but experience has satisfied us that the third may be judiciously dispensed with-as we have very rarely had occasion for it. Finding that some of the children had gone twice through the Explanation of the Catechism, printed by the Protestant Episcopal Society, and also through the Catechism, published some time since by the Rev. Frederick Dalcho, it has been deemed expedient to form a superior class, in which other studies, suited to their proficiency, might be performed. It is accordingly our intention to begin with Porteus's Evidences, and Stanley's Faith and Practice of a Church

man.

We have availed ourselves, from time to time, of the bounty of the Society, by drawing on the fund set apart for clothing poor children Much good has certainly been done in this way, and, as long as the means are placed within our reach, we shall not suffer them to be idle. It is, indeed, a peculiar satisfaction, that a considerable number of our scholars has always belonged to the humbler walks of life. Very few, comparatively, are the children of the rich.

Attached to the white school, is also one for coloured children, in which there are about one hundred scholars. This has been established and kept together by the very active exertions of Dr. Gadsden, and of some teachers whom he has interested in its prosperity. May it still flourish, and may true wisdom induce our rulers rather to patronize than to discourage or prohibit such institutions.

Seeing how little has been done, and that so imperfectly-how much remains to be done, and that of such magnitude, we deeply and humbly feel that we are at best but unprofitable serBut our trust is in him who is the giver of every good and perfect gift.

vants.

THOMAS S. GRIMKE, Superintendant of the Sunday School in St. Philip's Church. Charleston, 28th May, 1821.

To the President and other Officers of the Protestant Episcopal Sunday School Society

The Report of the Superintendant of the School in St. Paul's Church, Radcliffeborough.

The Superintendant of the Sunday school attached to the congregation of St. Paul's Church, would respectfully report, that during the greater part of the year past, the school experienced considerable depression from the unfortunate circumstances in which, for a time, the church was placed. Since the entrance of their present rector on the duties of his office it has assumed a flourishing aspect. Many members of the congregation have evinced an anxious solicitude for its welfare and several new teachers of acknowledged piety and zeal have engaged in this interesting charity. From the present state of the school, the character of the teachers, and their persevering labours, the pleasing hope is indulged that it will, through the blessing of him, "without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy," continue to flourish and be instrumental in rescuing many from the base bondage of sin, to the glorious liberty of the sons of God. To obtain a consummation so desirable, the frequent and fervent prayers of the members of the Church are earnestly solicited.

The school consists of sixty-five children and eight teachers; six ladies and two gentlemen. The Bible, Prayer Book, Explanation of the Church Catechism, and a System of Catechetical Instruction, by the Rev. Dr. Dalcho, are the books used. During the time allotted to recitation, due care is taken, in humble dependence on the divine blessing, to excite, by suitable remarks, religious affections in the minds of the children. And immediately before their dismission, one of Waldo's or Brooke's Admonitions* is read to them.

The Superintendant would respectfully suggest to the Board the propriety of adopting suitable measures to obtain

This little volume, published in England by the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge, will be shortly republished in this country.

Bibles, or Testaments, and Prayer Books, for the use of some of the scholars; also of recommending, in the general report, to the members of the church to visit the schools frequently, whereby their welfare would be greatly promoted, and the children encouraged to persevere in the good path on which they have entered.

In concluding his report, the Superintendant cannot but express his thankfulness to the Most High, for having graciously smiled on the institution, and his obligations to the reverend Rector for his advice and co-operation; to the ladies and gentlemen kindly associated with himself in this labour of love, and to those members of the church who occasionally visited the school.

EBENEZER THAYER, jun. Superintendant of the Sunday School attached to the Congregation of St. Paul's Church, Radcliffeborough, Charleston, 28th May, 1821.

From these reports it appears that there are in the schools in operation about 300 learners, which, added to those of St. Michael's, will make an aggregate of about 375. The good proposed by these institutions, we are sorry to observe, is confined to limits far short of what we could wish for the want of teachers, and that of seats for the poor in St. Michael's and St. Philip's during the hours of public worship. But, when their value and importance are sufficiently understood and appreciated, we trust that the members of our communion will make effectual exer tions to obviate these difficulties, and be animated by a zeal and liberality, in their support, proportioned to the good that may be safely anticipated from them. The grand object of our Sunday schools is religious instruction imparted under the authority and direction of the Church. In this view, the system, when properly conducted, is fraught with inestimable benefit, not only to the Church, but to society in general. It lays the foundation for attainments which are eminently calculated to make the young useful and happy in this life, and blessed for ever in the life to come. And to the Church it is a most powerful handmaid, originated and reared up

in its bosom, it would seem, by divine Providence, for the special purpose of its extension. Ignorance of our Liturgy, it is well known, has been a great obstacle to the increase of our Church. By the institution of Sunday schools this obstacle has been removed, and, by their effects, we anticipate the period, when the uncultivated wilds of ignorance, fanaticism, and error, which now deface the Kingdom of Christ, will be planted with the seeds of divine truth.

The Board of Managers cannot find terms to express the high sense they entertain of the valuable services of the teachers, and especially of the superintendants in these establishments. Their noble and persevering exertions have, however, a reward, to which our praises could add nothing. They enjoy the satisfaction of contributing to the enlargement of the borders of our Church, of improving the moral and religious character of the rising generation, and of rearing up candidates for a happy immortality.

From what has been witnessed in the department for the religious instruction of our domestics, we cannot but recommend it to your particular attention. They are moral and accountable creatures like ourselves, and, as dependent on us, have an especial claim to our attention and instruction in the doctrines of the Gospel.

We cannot refrain from repeating the wish, expressed by the Superintendant of St. Paul's, that the members of the Society, and of the respective Episcopal congregations in the city, would occasionally visit the schools. Their friendly and judicious inspection. would, we have no doubt, strengthen the hands, and animate the zeal of the teachers.

The following is the report from the Committee to whom the Treasurer's accounts were referred :To the President and other Officers of

the Protestant Episcopal Sunday School Society-

The Committee to whom the Treasurer's Accounts were referred,

RESPECTFULLY REPORT,

That they have examined the same.

and find them satisfactory and correct. That the balance due on the former year's account was $21 89 cents, and the amount received during the present year, up to the 29th ult. $109 811 cents. That the amount expended during the present year is $94 683 cents, of which $41 86 cents were for clothing furnished poor children, and $29 12 cents for premiums; the residue having been laid out in miscellaneous items, and that the balance now in the Treasurer's hands is $37 14 cents.

Your Committee further report, that, after the dissolution of the former Protestant Episcopal Sunday school in this city, it was resolved by those who had charge of its funds, to transfer the Stock to our Society, as suitable guardians of such means of usefulness. The Rev. Frederick Dalcho did, accordingly, on the 23d of January last, transfer to Mr. E. Thayer, jun. our Treasurer, Four Shares in the Bank of South-Carolina, now valued at $240; Two Shares in the Union, valued at $120; and Five Shares in the Planters' and Mechanics' Bank, valued at $150. Your Comnittee further report, that an attempt has been made, during the last year, to establish a Library for the use of the children attached to the Sunday schools, but that although suitable advertisements were published in all the papers of the city, for some time, requesting donations of books, very few have been received. It is, therefore, submitted, whether it be not adviseable to notice the subject in the annual report. There are $10 worth of books on hand belonging to the Society.

THOMAS S. GRIMKE,
SAMUEL HENWOOD.

Charleston, 1st June, 1821.

We trust that the attention of the Society will be directed to the establishment of a Library for the use of the schools. The contribution of only one book from each member would form a respectable stock.

In concluding this report, the Board of Managers congratulate the Society on what has been accomplished. They desire also to acknowledge, with deep gratitude, the Divine goodness in the success which has attended the schools,

and respectfully solicit the further pa-
tronage of the Society.

By order of the Board of Managers.
EBENEZER THAYER, jun.

Secretary and Treasurer.
Charleston, Whitsun-Tuesday,
June 12th, 1821.

Extract from the Minutes of the First
Anniversary Meeting of the Society,
held in St. Michael's Church, on
Whitsun-Tuesday, the 23d of May,

1820.

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Protestant Episcopal Church be reResolved, That the ladies of the spectfully invited to become members aid towards the instruction of the chilof the Society, and to contribute their dren in the Sunday schools."

Extract from the Minutes of the First Meeting of the Board of Managers, held in St. Philip's Church, on Monday afternoon, 18th June, 1821.

"The Rev. Frederick Dalcho, M.D. the Rev. Milward Pogson, and Thomas W. Bacot, Esq. were appointed the Quarterly Committee.

"Resolved, That the Superintendants of the different Sunday schools be empowered to procure suitable clothing for the children of those persons whose circumstances will not permit of their furnishing them with it, but who, at the same time, are desirous that their offspring should attend at the schools on the Lord's day, and be trained up in the ways of godliness and religion."

Officers for 1821-22.

The Right Rev. Nathaniel Bowen, D. D. (ex officio) President; the Rev. Christopher E. Gadsden, D. D. (ex officio) 1st Vice-President; the Rev. Vice-President; Ebenezer Thayer, jun. Christian Hanckell, (ex officio) 2d Secretary and Treasurer.

Board of Managers.

The Rev. Frederick Dalcho, M. D. and the Rev. Allston Gibbes, (ex offi cio) the Rev. MilwardPogson, Thomas W. Bacot, Daniel Huger, Thomas S. Grimke, Samuel Henwood, Lawrence E. Dawson, John W. Mitchell, and James S. Johnson.

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