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JOSEPtf S. BAKER— Editor.
VOL. XIV.
irom the Catolina Baptist.
Southern Baptist Courcutian-
ADIiESION OR SEPARATION.
Bro. Haynes , —The meeting of the
Southern Baptist Convention is draw
ing near, ami brethren are very pro
perly deliberating as to the policy to
be pursued in reference to the North
ern Societies, organized for the distri
bution of the Bible and other religious
publications. I agice with you in
saying that it is not a question of ad
hesion, but one of uniting. Shall we
unite with the American and Foreign
Bible Society and with the American
H.j.o.i Rubiiealiuu Society ! Or
shall the Southern Baptist Convention
attend to these objects by agencies of
its own? ‘V, Baptist Con
vention is a hew being, and i pon en
tering the world, must determine its
relation to other beings already in ex
istence. Shall that relation be auxilia
ry and subsidiary to the organized
Northern Societies, or one of indepen
dence and equality !
Asa matter of right, the Northern
Societies have no claim upon the
Southern Baptist Convention. In
truth, she is untrammelled by any ties
of vassalage. The purpose of its or
ganization was tn direct “the energies
of the whole denomination in one sa
cred effort for the propagation of the
gospel.” This purpose will inevita
bly be defeated by a union with the
Northern Societies, lor there are good,
esteemed, and beloved brethren whose
conscience forbids such a connexion.
The design of the Convention is “to
promote Foreign and Domestic Mis
sions and other important objects con
nected with the Redeemer’s kingdom.”
If these important objects are not the
dissemination of the Bible and other
religious publications, it will be diffi
cult to define them.
-The p'wpnse and design of the Con
vention, it appears to the writer, can
he accomplished only by taking into
its own hands the contiol of all Bible
and Publication operations. We sub
mit a hint of a plan which if approved
by the brethren may be more fully
developed. Let a Publication Board
be established by the Southern Bap
tist Convention, with such powers as
brethren may deem proper. 01 course
at! the wisdom of khe denomination
ought to he brought into exercise in
settling the details. Let the Conven
tion assume the responsibility of its
own Bible operations and matte the
Publication Board its organ for the
Home department. By this arrage
■■lent, Colporteurs, churches, &c. may
conveniently obtain supplies of all
books they may need. Lei the Board
of Foreign Missions be made the or
gan of Bible operations abroad. By
means of thrir missionaries, the work
can most appropriately be done. I
think a plan similar to this, would be
practicable and efficient. 1 think it
would meet the views ofbrethren who
cannot unite with the Northern Socie
ties, and that it should not be opposed
by the most devoted friend of those
Societies. In adopting a scheme like
this, we do no injury to our North
ern brethren; we express no disap
probation of their past acts ; we im
ply no censure; we manifest no leant
of confidence. We only carry into
full effect the purposes and designs
for which the Southern Baptist Con
vention was organized. Without
some machinery for accomplishing
these purposes, the Convention is in
complete and deficient. Under the
plan proposed we look to that Con
vention alone; and in every benevo
lent effort we make, we are fulfilling
her destiny. In shoit, this plan, we
think, combines these merits:—lst.
It does no injury to any Society al
ready in existence. 2d. It ought to
meet the views of brethren who call
for an entirely independent organiza
tion, and ought not to ho objected to
by Oreihren who might prefer a union
with existing bodies. 3rd. It accom
plishes all the ends of a complete and
harmonious Southern Baptist Union.
4th. It is more simple in detail than any
plan we have seen suggested.
Whatever views may prevail in the
Conventions, we pray that they may
be such as will, in the language of the
preamble of our constitution, “ elicit ,
combine, and direct the energies of
the whole denomination in one sacred
effort for the propagation of the
Gospel .”
Adelphos.
Newspapers in Oregon A gen
tleman has left Honololu, with a press
and types, for the purpose of establish
ing a newspaper in Oregon city. This
press and these tvpes went fiom New
York.
Anti-Slavery Books. — We see it
stated in one of our exchanges, that
the Wesleyan Methodist Book Con
cern in New York, have purchased
the stock of anti-slavery books that ‘
belonged to Mr. Lewis Tappan, and
that they arc to be placed in the hands
of their traveling agents. i
THE CHRISTIAN INWEX.
Macon, 15th May, 1846.
1* ,e Baptist Convention of the State oT Georgia, assembled according
to adjournment. At 10 and i o’clock A. M., the introductory Sermon was
preached by Bro. J. S. Law, Iroin 1 Cor. 18:13.
2. At 2 o’clock P. M., the Convention was called to order by the Moder
ator, and opened with the usual religious exercises,- Prayer by Bro. James
Carter.
3. One of the Clerks being absent, Bro. A. Williams was requested to act
as assistant clerk, til 1 the Convention-organize.
4. Associations, and Auxiliary Societies with their delegates, were enroll
ed as follows:
Western Association, —J. W. Cooper, H. Posey, J. Rainwater, R. Flem
ing, James Davis, A. M. Matthews, Juhu White, Philip Williams.
Rehoboth Asso. J. King, M. Ausley, J. R. Kendrick, J. Lamar, E.
Beall, A. T. Holmes, W. H. Fornerden, aud J. M. Wood.
Sunbury Asso.—■#. S. Law, Win. H. Mclntosh, A. Williams, H. Q.
Wyer, and James Smith. *
Flint River Carter. J. S. Clillowav r -AV„X*Sn.nltons. Xhos.
Dyson, i.ewis Beck.
bethel Asso.—L. 1 albot, F. F. Sieg, Jonathan Davis.
Appaluchee Asso—N. llill, B. Langford, W. lluthcrlord.
Columbus Asso.— J. Perryman, G. Granberrv, J. Carter, S. W. Dur
ham, YV. Barry, L. Walker.
Georgia Asso. B. M. Sanders, I’. Stocks, V. R. Thornton, A. Janes,
V. Sunlord, C. M. Irwin, Win. H. Stokes, and P. H. Well.
Central Asso.—J. H. Campbell, T. J. Burney, J. F. Hillyer, T. U.
U l!k( ’ s > J - P- James, Jno. Bryant, J. E. Sharpe, aud J. M. Bledsoe.
Mercer University Missionary Society,—J. S. Baker and J. L. Reynolds.
Columbus Missionary Society—T. lb Slade and E. T. Winkler.
Cave Spring Missionary Society—A. Richardson and James Sanders.
Twiggs County Missionary Society —James Ware and Daniel W. Shine.
5. The Convention went into an election of officers by ballot, when B. M.
Sunders was elected Moderator, J\ H. Mell, Clerk, and J. L. Reynolds
assistant Clerk,
6. invited ministers ol our own and other Evangelical denominations to
seats. There appeared the brethren—R. Holman, H. Keeling, and W.
Richards.
7. Received, on application, the Ebenezer Association as a constituent
member of the Convention.—Delegates, C. A. Tliurpe, C. D. Mallarv,
James Willliuinson, W. 11. Steele, H. Harvill, H. Bunn, Ceo. Walker, and
Janies 11. Lofton.
8. An application was made by the Florida Association to be received as
a constituent member.— While the question was under consideration, it was
moved and carried to postpone the subject to to-morrow morning, and to
appoint a Committee of three with instructions to report by resolution.
Committee , Mallary, Beall, and Campbell.
9. Appointed a Committee on preaching—lngraham and Virgin, from the
church, and Stocks, Richardson und Sanford, from the Convention.
10. An application for membership was made by the Young Men’s
Missionary Society ofMercer University through their representatives, Brn.
Benj. biuntly und VV . R. [lmidiv; —Alter some lime spent in discussion,
it was voted to suspend the consideration of the subject, for the present, until
after the appointment of the regular committees.
11. Du motion, the Moderator appointed the following Committees:
On Business—C. D. Mallary, J. S. Law, J. 11. Campbell, A. T. Holmes
and J. L Rey nolds.
On Finance—H. Bunn, E. T. Winkler nndD. \V. Shine.
On Nominations—G. Granberrv, C. M. Irwin und J. Rainwater.
Ofi Publications—H. O Wyer, A. Williams and J. R. Kendrick.
On Decease of Minister*—V. R. Thornton, I S. Callaway and J. B.
Battle.
On Sabbath Schools—J. S. Law, YV. H. Stokes and R. Fleming.
On Education—A. T. Holmes, J. S. Law, C. D. Mallary and V. R.
Thornton.
On Temperance—Campbell, Lamar and Fleming.
At this stage of the proceedings, the afternoon being far advanced, it was
moved and carried to adjourn to 9 o’clock to-morrow morning Prayer by
Bro. Thornton.
Saturdav, 10th May.
Convention met at 9 o’clock—Prayer by Bro. Posey.
12. From the lieplizibah Association there appeared as delegates, the
brethren, Jonathan Huff, J Polhill, YV. L. Tucker, J. 11. T. Kilpatrick,
YVm. Sjpp aud L. J. Robert.
From the Coosa Association—James Sunders.
From Tulbottun Bible Society—M. A. George and E. 11. Beall.
13. The Committee on business made a report which was adopted.
14. ‘l’he Committee on the Florida application reported a verba! recom
mendation : first, to act once upon the proposed amendment to the 15lh
Art. ol the Constitution, and then to adopt for the 2nd Art. the following
substitute: “The constituents of this Body, ure the Baptist Associations in the
State of Georgia, or as many of them as may think proper to accede to the
terms of this Convention, and such Auxiliary Societies us contribute annual
ly to our funds, whose Constitutions may be approved. Associations and
Societies located out of the Stute may be received into the Body, when their
peculiar location, and other circumstances, may, in the judgment of this
Convention, render it desirable and important.”
15. Voted to suspend the order of business, and proceed to act at once
upon the proposed amendments to the Constitution ; when they were taken
up one by one and unanimously adopted. (See Appendix A.)
16. ‘l’he application from the Florida Association was again taken up,
and after protracted debate, and before its decision, tho Convention adjourn
ed to 3 o’clock P. M.
3 o’clock t*. M.
Convention met —Prayer by Bro. McDonald.
17 Took up the unfinished business of the morning, when it was
Resolved, That the Florida Association be received as a constituent mem
ber of this Convention. Bro. James McDonald, the only delegate in attend
ance was welcomed by the Moderator to a seat among us.
18. The application from the Young Men’s Missionary Society of Mercer
University, laid over from yesterday, was taken up and received, and its
delegates, Brethren Benj. Bruritly and YV. R. iiandiy, took their seats in
the Convention.
19. Called for Correspondents, when there appeared from the Rock
Mountain Association, bro. Lewis Towers.
Valley River Association, Bre’n. Wm, Martin undT. YV. Batchollor.
20. Read communications Irom the Enon, Newnan and Bethel churches,
(Western Asso.,) reporting sums ol money contributed by them for the
Texas Mission, and making certain suggestions for the advancement of the
Domestic Mission cause.
21 Appointed a Committee on Domestic and Foreign Missions, consistin'’
of Kilpatrick, Mallary, C. Tharpe, B. M. Sanders and J. Lamar.
22. The report of the Executive Committee was read nnd referred to ap
propriate committees. That part relating to Domestic Missions in general
was referred to the Committee on Domestic and Foreign Missions. The
remainder of the report was referred to a select committee of Stokes, Irwin,
Thornton, Callaway and Posey, with instructions to report particularly in
regard to the “Village Plan” recommended by the Executive Committee.
On motion, the Convention adjourned to 9 o’clock Monday morning.
Prayer by the Moderator.
Lord’s day, 17th. At 10 o’clock Bro. H. O. Wyer preached the
Education Sermon, from 2 Tim. 2:15, and a collection wus taken up
amounting to SBO 80.
Bro. Huckins preached in the P. M., and bro. J. L. Reynolds at ni"ht.
The Presbyterian pulpit was occupied by brethren Mallary, Holmes, and
Mell; the Methodist, by the brethren Sanders, Po.sev, nnd Winkler, and
the pulpit of tho colored Baptist church by the brethren J. Davis, J. King.
Monday 18th, 9 o’clook.
Convention met.—The Moderator being absent fiom indisposition, bro.
Thomas Stocks was called to the chair.— Prayer by bro. Kilpatrick. 1
23. Renewed the invitation to Ministers, which wus accepted by bre’n.
Huckins of Texas. Barnabas Strickland of Ala., and bro. Crumli a minis- 1
ter of the M. E. Church. ,
FOR TIIE BAPTIST CONY'ENTToJ'JHfctE STATE OF GEORGIA.
PENFIELD, 1846.
24. delegate to the Indian Mission Association at
its last session, [made avferbul report, and subsequently presented to the
Clerk a wrilteciwwnt;m, wlitc-h~w4tt be found in Appendix B.
25. ReceiveTfnd adopted the report of the Board of Trustee? of Mercer
University., >C.) S
26. RSceivedVc-jibrt of the special comnrvttee or. Ex. Committofes’ report;
aodafopt§d it Wh amendments. (App. D.)
27. Adopted £port of Ex. Committee. (App. E.)
28. Appointej correspondents: To the Rock Mountain Association —
Posey, Rutherlsrd, Irwin, Thornton, and J. F. Hiliyer, Saturday belbre
2d Sabbath in y^'.cmber —Salem, 10 miles N. W. of Covington. High
tower Davis atidff. King, Friday before 3d Sabbath in
August—Friendship, 4 miles N. YV'. Cumining. Tallapoosa Association —
Rainwater, J. Callaway, J. P. James, Posey, Saturday before the 2d Sab
buth in September—Enon church, Campbell co. Alabama Convention—
Perryman, Cranberry, Hiliyer, Jonathan Davis, Saturday before the 3d
Sabbath iu November—Marion, Perry co. S. Carolina Convention—Rey
nolds, Law, ( M<; jitoslt, Tucker, i’ullnll, Stokes, Robert and Mell, Saturday
before the iu December—BuiTftWft church. Valley River As
sociation—Posey, Thornton, Sanders, Irwin, Friday before the 4th Sabbath
in September—chhrch at Tusquilia, 4 miles N. E, of Fort Hembree, Chero
kee co., N. C.
29. Ihe committee on nominations reported the following appointments,
w hich were adopted 1
lo preach the Sermon, A. T. Holmes—alternate, V. R.
1 hornton ; the Eduqilion Sermon, J. L. Reynolds—alternate, C. D. Mal
lary. j
Adjourned to 3 o’qock, P. M. Prayer by brother Holmes.
, . | 3 O’CLOCK, P. M.
Convention met. Prayer by brother Jona. Davis.
30. Voted not tej appoint delegates to the Indian Mission Association, ns
the money appropriated to pay their travelling expenses can be more profita
bly employed iu susaining missions among the Indians.
31. Ihe committee on publications presented their report, which, after
amendment, was adapted. (App. F.)
32. Appointed thjr next annual meeting of the Convention with tho church
iu the city ol Savannah, Friday before the 3d Lord’s day in May, 1847.
33. Received an<j adopted the report of the committee on decease of min
isters. (App. G.) j
34. Listened to the reading of brother Layv’s Essay on the religious in
struction of the coin ed people, which yvas prepared at the request of the last
Convention. YV hereupon, it was
Resolved, 1 hat the thanks of this Convention be returned to brother Law
the Essay, thnt he be requested to furnish a copy for publication in
Resolved, furthet, That the Ex. Committee be recommended to appro
priate S3O out of tlie General Purpose Fund for the publication of 1000 co
pies of the Essay in pamphlet form.
35. I’he committee on Domestic nnd Foreign Missions presented a re
port, which was adopted. (App. II.)
30. The committee on Temperutice presented their report, which yvas
adopted. (App. 1.)
37. Instructed the Clerk to print in the Minutes the names and post-offi
ces of all the Ministers of the Baptist denomination in the State, so far as
they can be ascertuiied. (App. J.)
I |^^ ® o’clock to-morrow morning. Prayer by brother Camp-
On Monday night a Missionary Meeting was held, at which addicsses
were made by IJ. Holman, Reynolds, Huckins, nnd Jns. Davis; and a collec
tion to Hie amount ol 3199 taken up lor Domestic Missions connected with
the Southern Baptist Convention.
, Tuesday, 8 o’clock A. M.
Convention met. Prayer by brother Fleming.
38. Committee on Sabbath Schools presented a report, yvhich was adorn
ed. (App. L.)
39. Instructed the Clerk to print the Minutes of the Convention first in the
Christian Index; nnd then 3000 in pamphlet form, and to sand a copy to
every Baptist .Minister in the Slate, whose P. O. he cun ascertain.
40. The following resolutions were prefaced by remarks, and presented
by brother Mullary, and unanimously adupted :
Ist. Resolvedy That in all our efforts to advance the Redeemer’s king
dom on the earth, it becomes us to he constantly und deeply affected bv°u
sense ol an entire dependence upon God,ever keeping in vieyv the divine
sentiment, “not py might, nor by power, but by my spirit sailh the Lord.”
2nd. Resolved, That in view of the apathy that 100 generally prevails in
the churches ol Christ, with reference to this subject; their want of proper
conformity to the zeal and holiness ol apostolic days; the amazing discrep
ancy between their acknowledged duty to the perishing millions at home
and in heathen lands, and the sacrifices they are making lo extend the cause
of righteousness and truth; the scantiness of their pecuniary contributions;
the small number ol luborers they ure sending forth to distant fields; the up
parent deficiency in the faith and fervor of their prayers for the setting up of
Christ’s kingdom and the limited amount of success that seems too general
ly to attend the preaching of the gospel;—it is evident that a vustly increased
measure of divini influence is needed to arouse the church of Christ to pro
per efforts, arid the speedy conversion of the world.
3d. Resolved, Tnat whilst we deem it proper to attend to all lawful,
subordinate means lor building up Christ’s kingdom, we deem it peculiarly im
portant thut those means should be employed which would be likely to secure
(through God’s mercy) a great increase of the presence and influence of the
Spirit; especially that ministers should give increased prominence to this sub
ject in their pulpit ministrations, and that the greatest possible efforts be
made to secure amongst all God’s people, more constant, lervent and united
prayer, for the copious outpouring of God’s Spirit upon ministers und church
es to all lands, and upon tho world that lies in wickedness.
On the same subject, brother Posey presented the following resolution,
which was also unanimously adopted :
Resolved, That we will every day, at some convenient time, between tho
hours of 5 and 7 A. \L, engage in special prayer for the influences of the
Holy Spirit upon the churches.
After the adoption of the resolution, a short time was spent in prayer, bro.
Posey leading.
41. Read and adopted the report of the Financial Committee. (App. M.)
42. Brother Campbell presented the following resolution, which was
adopted :
Resolved, That the Treasurer be instructed iu future to submit his account
to the Ex. Committee in advance of tho annual sessions of this body, which
committee are requested to have the same audited before it shall come before
the Convention.
43. Resolved, on motion of brother Baker, That brother Law be re
quested to furnish a copy ol the Sarinon, delivered at tho opening of our pre
sent session, for publication in the Baptist Preacher; and that the editors of
that periodical be Requested lo admit the samo in their valuable work, if it
comport with their views of propriety.
44. Re-elected IJ. Northern Treasurer, and J. L. Dagg, T. Stocks und
A. Janes, members.of the Ex. Committee.
45. Resolved, That in the opinion oflhis Convention, it is expedient for
the Southern Bapli|t Convention to udopt such a course at their meeting in
Richmond as will unequivocally separate the South from the North in°ull
the general organizations for Christian benevolence.
46. Instructed the Ex. Committee to appropriate S2O to defray the expen
ses incurred by brother James Dttvisin attending, as a correspondent oflhis
body, the Alabama Convention.
47. Resolved , That the thanks of this Convention are due, and are here
by tendered, to the citizens of Macon nnd vicinity, for their kind hospitality
to us during our session.
48. Afforded brother Campbell an opportunity to make statements con
cerning his forthcoming histotieal work ; ufter which it was
Resolved, 1 hat ive recommend to the patronugoof our denomination, and I
the public generally, the contemplnted publication of brother J. H. Campbell, I
entitled, “ Georgia Baptists, Biographical and Historical.”
The Convention adjourned with prayer and benediction by the Modera
tor.
B. M. SANDERS, Moderator.
P. H. Mell, Clerk.
J. L. Reynolds, Assistant Clerk.
I m •. .
(A.)
Constitution ol the Baptist Convention of tlic State of Georgia, m Altered
and Amended.
1. This Body is constituted upon those principles of Christian Faith
exhibited jn Scripture, generally acknowledged and received in the Bap'ist
Denomination.
2. The constituents oT this Body are the Baptist Associations in the State
of Georgia, ot as many of them as may think proper to accede to the terms
of this Convention, and such Auxiliary Societies as contribute annually to
our funds, whose constitutions may be approved. Associations and Socie
ties located out ol the State may be received into the Body, when their pe
cubar location, and other circumstances, may, in the judgment of this Cot.
veiitinn, render it desirable and important.
3. It shall be known and distinguished by the name of “The Baptist
Convention for the State cf Georgia.”
4- Each auxiliary society shall be entitled to two delegates to represent
it in tliis body, and each Association lo any number not exceeding ten ; ail
delegates shall hold their appointments until others are elected to succeed
them. The delegates to the body shall all be ordetly members of
Baptist C,lurches.
5. The officers of this union shall be a Moderator, a Cleik and Assistant
Clerk; and a Treasurer, who shall be appointed by ballot at each annual
meeting, and shall form a committee of us the Body during the recess of the
meeting, but this committee maybe increased as occasion may require,
and have authority to fill any vacancies which may happen, and also that
of the Treasurer.
0. The Moderator shall perform the same duties that devolve on Modera
tors in the several Associations, and in addition to this, shall be authorized
loculi meetings of the committee iu the interval of annual meetings, shoo,
he deem it expedient.
t _ 7. The Clerk shall enter in a book, all the transactions of this Body.—
1 lie Assistant Clerk shall t'ke charge of all distant communications, to or
from this Body, and shall write all the letters which it may require.
8. The Treasurer shall take charge of all moneys, specialities, and pro
perty of all kinds, belonging to the body—give sufficient security for tho
amount in his hands—report the state of the funds from time lo time, as tho
Convention may direct —and hand over lo his successor in office all its
moneys, property, &c.
9. The acts and proceedings of this Body shall be submilted, from lime
to time, to its constituents for inspection ; and none of its decisions shall be
binding on the Associations or Auxiliaties.
10. The following are the specific objects of this Body, viz: 1. To
unite the influence and pious intelligence, of Georgia Baptists! and thereby to
facilitate their union and co operation. 2. To form and encourage plans
for the revival of experimental and practical religion iu the State and else
where. 3. To aid iu giving effect to useful plans of the several Associa
tions. 4. To afford an opportunity to those who may conscientiously
think it their duty to form a fund for the education ol pious young men, who
may be called by the Spirit and their churches to the Christian Ministry.
5. And to promote pious and useful Education iu the Baptist denomination.
11. It shall have power to form rules, make ariangements, and appoint
committees for the accomplishment of any and all the above objects ; Pro
vided, none of these rules and arrangements shall be inconsistent with tho
Sciiptures and the known ptinciples of the Associations.
• 12. Two-thirds of the whole number of delegates shall form a quorum,
and a majority shall decide a question.
Southern Baptist Convention.
14. The above Constitution shall be liable to amend ment or alteration,
by two-thirds of the delegates present, at any of its annual meetings.
(B.)
According to the appointment of the Convention, the undersigned, attend
ed the session of the American Indian Mission Association in October last,
and was kindly received. The session was an interesting and harmonious
one. Delegates were in attendance frutn the States of Kentucky, Ohio,
Indiana, Georgia and Tennessee. Two young brethren were set apart as
missionaries among the Choctaws. The report of the Buard ol Managers
gave encouraging accounts of the labors of their missionaries among the dif
ferent Indian tribes under their supervision.
Respectfully submitted,
V. R. THORNTON.
(C.
Report of Board of Trusteees of Mercer University.
As early as practicable after their election, the present Board met, and
took under their consideration the recommendation of the Convention. In
accordance therewith they elected Rev. J. L. Reynolds to a Professorship
in the Theological Department of the University, which he has accepted and
entered on the duties of his office first last term. Dr. J. L. Dagg has been
elected to the Presidency of the Institution and has accepted it. Rev. N.
M. Crawford has been elected prospectively to an additional Professorship
in the Theological Department of the University, and Rev. S. G. Hiliyer
to the Professorship of Belles Letters in the Literary Department,_loenter into
service ns soon as funds can be obtained for their support. Agents havo
been appointed by the Board to secure tho contribution of the necessarv
funds, and for a while were encouraged with tho B prospect of good success
but the severe drought of the Inst season so diminished the resources of the
country, and alarmed the farming interest us to discourage the agents from
the prosecution of their labors, and with the advice of the prudential Cotn
rntitee of the Board, they have suspended them until better prospects shall
brighten before them.
‘l'he present Faculty sustain the interest of the Institution with credit to
themselves and the substantial improvement of the students—and well deserve
the liberal patronage which the Institution is now receiving.
The President reported to the Board the last term of last year, 3 students
in the Theological department, 31 in the Collegiate and 78 in the Prepare
tory.
There are reported for the present term
The Board have not ns yet been able to consummate the necessary ar
rangements for the separation of the Preparatory department from the oth
ers, without subjecting it, to too serious inconvenience and injury, but have
appointed a committee to confer with the Faculty in relation to the judicious
und prudent means of accomplishing it, and lo report to the Board in July-
Our Treasurer has been instructed tocollecl 20 percent, per annum, on
all contribution notes that have been some time due, and that are not secur
ed in their final payment. The new Chapel has been finished, nnd thelnstitu
tion is in full enjoyment ofits use. The Commencement has been changed
from the last of July to the 2nd Wednesday in July, with a four weeks va
cation in summer and six weeks in winter.
I’he state of tho funds of the Institution is reported by the Treasurer, to
be as follows: ’
University Fund, SBO 520
Central Professor do., 19 259
Mercer Theological do., 21 822
Room Rent nnd Tuition. 483
Interest H und do., 6 099
Litirary do., 15
R. R. Stock, J. Mercsr, 10 000
138 200
Os this estimated bad—
Uni. Con. Notes, 814 044
Oen. Prof. Con. Notes, l 955
Cen. Prof. Loan Notes, \ 000
Publisher— BENJ. BRANTLY-
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