follows: that when the convention do adjourn, it adjourn until Thursday next, at half past 10 o'clock.

The motion, thus amended, was adopted; and the convention, on motion, adjourned accordingly.

Thursday, February 20, 1817.

The convention met and prayers were read by the Rev. Mr. Fraser.

The minutes of Tuesday were read.

The Rev. Philip Mathews, rector of St. Helena's Church on St. Helena Island, appeared and took his seat: and the following lay delegates appeared, and presented the certificates of their appointment; which being read and approved of, they took their seats→ David Alexander, and James Jervey, from St. Michael's; Col. Thomas Roper, from St. Philip's; John Rhodes, from St. Helena's, Beaufort; Francis Kinloch, from Prince George's, Winyaw; John A. Fripp, from St. Helena's, on St. Helena Island; Willian Price, from St. Bartholomew's; John Waties and Orlando S. Rees, from Claremont.

A certificate was received from St. Luke's, setting forth the appointment of Col. Daniel Stevens and Wm. Hort, as the delegates from that Church. This certificate was presented by Col. Stevens, declaring at the same time, that he was not an Episcopalian, and wishing to know whether he was entitled to a seat: Col. Stevens proposed to retire, till the question was decided, and accordingly withdrew.

It was then moved by Mr. Alexander, and unanimously carried, that the certificate from St. Luke's Parish be received so far as it tends to the qualification of Mr. Hort as a member of the convention, but rejected as it respects Col. Daniel Stevens, he having declared his own inadmissibility by representing himself not to be an Episcopalian.

Resolved, on motion of the Rev. Mr. Tschudy, that the president appoint a gentleman, to inform Col. Stevens of this decision. Mr. Alexander was accordingly appointed.

On motion of the Rev. Mr. Fowler, the thanks of the convention were presented to the Rev. Mr. Campbell for his appropriate and excellent discourse, delivered before them at the opening of the

session.

[The treasurer made a report by which it appears, there was a balance in his hands of $57 37. The report concludes with recommending the adoption of certain measures, for defraying the expenses of the convention.]

It was then moved by the Rev. Mr. Lance, and unanimously carried, that the president appoint a committee of three, to take the subjects of the report into consideration, and to report thereon. The Rev. Mr. Fowler, Messrs. Simons and Kinloch, were accordingly appointed the committee.

The report of the standing committee for the last year was then read, approved of, and confirmed.

The convention having determined to proceed to the election of a standing committee, it was resolved, on motion of the Rev. Mr.

Tschudy, that the president appoint the same, în conformity with the sixth rule.

Whereupon the following gentlemen were declared the standing

committee:

The Rev. William Percy, D. D. Rev. Christopher E. Gadsden, D. D. Rev. Andrew Fowler, Rev. Frederick Dalcho, M. D. Rev. Thomas Frost, Rev. John J. Tschudy, John Dawson, David Alexander, Joseph Johnson, M. D. Thomas Corbett, Peter Smith, James Jervey.

Resolved, on motion of the Rev. Mr. Tschudy, that the president appoint two clerical gentlemen to preach the sermon at the opening of the next convention, one to officiate in case of the other's failure. In pursuance of which resolution, the president appointed the Rev. Mr. Snowden to preach the sermon, and the Rev. Mr. Fowler in the case of his failure.

The following parochial reports, required by the 45th canon of the general convention, were presented by the clergy and read.

St. Michael's-Right Rev. Theodore Dehon, D. D. rector; Baptisms 115; Marriages 16; Funerals 25; Communicants, about 350 whites, and 130 persons of colour.

St. Philip's-Rev. C. E. Gadsden, D. D. rector; Baptisms, 23 adults, 128 infants; Marriages 48; Burials 97; Communicants about 320 whites, and 180 persons of colour.

St. Helena's Church, Beaufort-Rev. John B. Campbell, rector; Baptisms 2; Marriage 1; Burials 4; Communicants 54.

Prince George's, Winyaw-Rev. Maurice H. Lance, Deacon; Baptisms 18; Marriages 5; Burials 10; Communicants, 50 whites and 5 blacks.

St. John's, Berkley-Rev. John Jacob Tschudy, rector; Baptisms 9; Marriages 2; Funeral 1; Communicants, 37 whites and 12 blacks.

Edisto Island-Rev. Andrew Fowler, rector; Baptisms 11; Burials 2; Communicants 21.

All Saints, Waccamaw-Rev. Hugh Fraser, rector; Baptisms 3; Funerals 2; Communicants 21.

St. Helena Island-Rev. Philip Mathews, rector; Baptisms 5; Marriage 1; Funeral 4; Communicants 13.

Trinity Church, Columbia-Rev. Christian Hanckell, rector; Baptisms 5; Marriages 3; Burials 6; Communicants, 23 whites and 1 black. This report was forwarded to the convention.

Hilton Head-Rev. Philip Mathews, visitor; Baptisms 3; Marriage 1; Communicants 3.

St. John's, Colleton-Rev. Andrew Fowler, visitor; Baptisms 2. St. Paul's, Stono-Rev. Frederick Dalcho, M. D. late minister; Baptisms 2; Marriage 1; Communicants 7.

St. Bartholomew's-Rev. Andrew Fowler and Thomas Frost, visitors; Baptisms 9; Marriages 2.

St. James', Goose-Creek-Rev. C. E. Gadsden, visitor; Baptisms 3; Marriage 1; Communicants about 20.

St. Matthew's-Rev. C. E. Gadsden, D. D. visitor; Baptism 1; Communicants 4 or 5.

Lower St. Mark's-Rev. John Jacob Tschudy, visitor; Baptism 1; Communicants 15.

Upper St. Mark's-Rev. C. E. Gadsden, D. D. visitor; Baptisms 4; Marriage 1.

Claremont-Rev. C. E. Gadsden, D. D. and John J. Tschudy, visitors; Baptisms 24; Communicants, about 30.

St. James', Santee-Rev. C. E. Gadsden, D. D. visitor; Baptisms 4; Marriage 1; Communicants, about 20.

Christ Church-Rev. C. E. Gadsden, D. D. visitor; Baptisms 8; Communicants 7 or 8.

St. Thomas and St. Dennis-Rev. C. E. Gadsden, D. D. visitor; Communicants, about 12.

St. Luke's-Rev. Philip Matthews, visitor; Marriage 1.

Camden-Rev. C. E. Gadsden, D. D. visitor; Communicants, about 10.

The convention having determined to proceed to the election of delegates to the next general convention, it was resolved, on motion of the Rev. Mr. Tschudy, that the president appoint the same.

Whereupon the following gentlemen were appointed: The Rev. Andrew Fowler, Rev.J. J. Tschudy, Rev. John B. Campbell, Rev. Hugh Fraser, Thomas Corbett, Dr. Campbell, John H. Tucker, James Cuthbert.

The Rev. Mr. Fowler, as chairman of the committee, to whom was referred the report of the secretary and treasurer, reported, "That, conceiving it impracticable to ascertain the quota of the different churches towards defraying the general expenses, they recommend that the secretary and treasurer be directed to repeat his application to the churches of St. Michael's and St. Philip's for such assistance towards the objects mentioned in his report as they may think proper to afford; and that he apply likewise to those churches, which were omitted upon the former occasion, for their contributions towards defraying the expenses of the present convention, and procuring the canons and journals of the general convention."

It was moved by Mr. Dawson, and unanimously carried, to amend the foregoing report by striking out these words, " to repeat his application to the churches of St. Michael's and St. Philip's for such assistance towards the objects mentioned in his report, as they may think proper to afford, and that he apply likewise to those churches which were omitted upon the former occasion;" and inserting instead thereof, as follows-to apply to those churches from which no contribution has in the last year been received.

The report of the committee, thus amended, was approved of and confirmed.

The Bishop stated to the convention that, at the general convention last held in Philadelphia, a motion had been made, that measures should be taken for the establishment of a Theological Semimary, for the full and proper education of candidates for Holy Orders in these United States, to be supported by the patronage of all the branches of the Church in these States, and under the superintendence and regulation of the general convention; that,

upon considering this motion, it had been referred to the Bishops of the several Diocesses, or, where there is no Bishop, to the ecclesiastical authority, to ascertain the sense of their Diocesses respectively upon this subject, and report it at the next general convention. The Bishop observed, that the time of the meeting of the next general convention was near at hand, and that he knew of no method so sure and convenient for ascertaining the opinion of the church in this Diocess, upon the subject referred to him, as by taking it in this convention; and he therefore requested, that this important business might be taken into consideration by the convention, and their opinion be given to him, in such way as they should deem best, upon the practicability and expediency of esta blishing for the benefit of the Church in the United States such a seminary as had been described.

Whereupon, on motion of the Rev. Dr. Gadsden, the following resolutions, after much consideration, were unanimously passed:

Resolved, that this convention are of opinion, that the immediate establishment of a theological seminary under the care of the general convention, from which the church may be constantly supplied with clergymen, endeared to each other by early association, and possessing sound learning and correct habits, is a measure of vital importance to her welfare, and is imperiously called for by the present want of ministers.

Resolved further, that this convention are of opinion, that, to establish an institution worthy of the church, and adequate to her wants, it must have the united support of the whole church in these United States; and, while they cannot for a moment entertain a doubt, that the church is fully able to support such an institution generously, and on a most noble foundation, so they fully believe that her members in South-Carolina will be ready to contribute their full proportion to the endowment and maintenance of such an establishment.

Agreeably to the 45th canon of the general convention " providing for an accurate view of the state of the Church from time to time," the Right Rev. Bishop delivered the following address:

My Brethren, the Clergy, and Lay-Deputies of the Convention,

While we felicitate ourselves, that under the good Providence of God, we are once more met together, as brethren, on the spiritual concerns of this part of the Church of our Redeemer, it gives me pleasure to think, that in the view of the transactions of the last year, which I am required by a canon of the general convention to lay before you, you will find some things, which demand our special gratitude to the Most High, and seem to indicate some degree of prosperity in " the affairs of this Diocess."

Since the last convention a visit was made by me to the lower part of St. Mark's Parish, where I consecrated a decent building by the name of St. Mark's Church to the christian worship of Almighty God. In this Church a pious congregation statedly assemble to hear the service, and a sermon read by a lay-man; who eagerly and thankfully receive the ministrations of clergymen,

whenever they are offered to them; and would do what they can to maintain a ininister among them, if a suitable one could be proIn the upper part of this parish it is in contemplation also to build a Church.

In this city, Charleston, a spacious and magnificent Church has been erected; and at the request of the Vestry thereof, was, early in the spring, consecrated by the name of St. Paul's Church, according to the ritual for that service ordered and provided. The Vestry of this Church shortly after informed me, that they had elected the Rev. Dr. William Percy to be Rector, and the Rev. John Barnwell Campbell to be associated Rector of their Church; and subsequently, that they had elected the Rev. Frederick Dalcho to be an assistant Minister of the same. The certificates of these elections have been transmitted to the secretary of the convention ; but the Rev. Mr. Campbell has not, so far as I have known, accepted his appointment.

In the parish of All-Saints, Waccamaw, there has also been finished, with a laudable zeal, a very neat and commodious building; which, in November last, was duly consecrated by the name of the Parish Church of All-Saints. The same goodly zeal has, in this parish, enclosed with a decent fence the chambers of the dead.

A new Church is nearly finished on John's Island by means of a bequest from the late Francis Simons, Esq. and a building has been purchased by subscription, to be converted in the ensuing season into a place of public worship, on Sullivan's Island, whither so many members of our community resort in summer for comfort and health. Subscriptions have been made for repairing the burnt Church in St. Bartholomew's Parish, and for building a Church in Prince William's Parish, and a Church at Ashepoo. And there is reason to hope that other waste places, over which the pious have so long sighed, will not always remain desolate.

It will be gratifying to you, my Brethren, to learn, that God, as we trust, has put it into the hearts of several young gentlemen, of respectable connexions, and natives of this state, to devote themselves to the ministry of his Church in our Diocess. Already Mr. David Irving Campbell, of St. Bartholomew's Parish, and Mr. Henry Gibbes, of this city, both of them graduates of the South Carolina College, have been received by me as candidates for Holy Orders. There is a prospect, that some others will shortly be added to them.

In the course of the year, the Rev. Mr. Fowler has notified me of his intention to resign his Cure on Edisto Island: and the Rev. Dr. Mills has removed from his care of St. Andrew's Parish to the upper part of the state.

By the canon of the general convention, which requires this address, it is my duty to state to you, that, since the last meeting of this convention, visitations have been made by me, to the Church on John's Island; to Christ Church parish; to the parish of St. Bartholomew's, and to Prince William's parish; to the Church in Beaufort; to the Church on St. Helena Island, and to the Church