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"Resolved, That General Synod be respectfully requested to take into consideration the subject of the above resolution.

By Order of the Committee.

R. BRONK, Chairman."

Resolved, That so much of the report as refers to Elihu Doty, be referred to the Committee on the Professorate.

The Committee on Overtures reported, and their report was accepted and is as follows:

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The Committee on Overtures report that nothing has come before them claiming the attention of Synod.

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The following resolution, relative to the revision of the rules and articles of Church Government, as requested by the Particular Synod of Albany, and referred to by the Committee on Synodical Minutes in their report, was introduced, and after discussion, it was decided in the negative; viz.

Resolved, That it is expedient to appoint a committee to revise the rules and articles of Church Government.

The Ayes and Nays being called for were ordered to be recorded, and are as follows:

Ayes.-Messrs W. M Murray, G. Dubois, S. Delamater, J. Otterson, G. Ludlow, J. Van Liew, M. Wyckoff, P. La Tourette, C. C. Cuyler, W. S. Heyer, M. W. Dwight, R. Forrest, J. A. Knevils, J. Van Keuren, J. Ludlow, A. Van Dyke, A. Van Vechten, J. Schuy

ler, Jun., Asa Bennett, A. H. Dumont, P. S. Wynkoop, Theunis G. Snyder, J. F. Morris, P. Weidman, S. Van Vechten, H. Ostrander, J. D. Fonda, J. Van Vechten-28.

Nays.-Messrs. J. Brodhead, I. L. Kip, J. Clark, Isaac M. Fisher, Jacob I. Shultz, G. H. Fisher, Andrew Howell, Jacob R. Hardenbergh, John M. Schenck, Staats Van Santvoord. J. V. C. Romeyn, Ephraim Van Giezen. W. Eltinge. B. C. Taylor, J. I. Christie, C. Zabriskie, H. P. Kip, Garrit Bergen, Garrit Stryker, J. C. Sears, A. Van Horn, Dow A. Fonda, J. H. Van Wagenen, N. Bogardus, J. Snyder, C. Bogardus, A I. Switz, F. Barringer, P. Quackenboss, J. Murphy, T. Romeyn, J. Fonda, Jun.--32.

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The following report of the Board of Superintendents of Rutger's College was received, and referred to the Committee on the Professorate ;- 1

To the General Synod of the Reformed Dutch Church, the Board of Superintendents of Rutgers' College respectfully report,

That since their last official communication, the progress of the Institution has equalled their most sanguine expectations. They have had the pleasure of attending its first Annual Commencement; when

the five young gentlemen composing the senior class, (who had completed the course of study prescribed in our statutes and had distinguished themselves for their moral and religious deportment, as well as for their diligence and proficiency in the different branches of education to which their attention had been called,) appeared before a very numerous and respectable audience; and after having performed the parts assigned them, received the honours awarded by the Faculty and Trustees. The President closed the exercises of the day, with a highly appropriate address. It is believed that the character of this Anniversary was such, as to reflect credit upon those by whom it was conducted and to be of lasting benefit to the Institution.

As the second Annual commencement is at hand, the Board would respectfully suggest, that it is desirable for as many of the Clergy and Laity of the Church to attend, as can possibly make it consist with their convenience. It has a happy effect upon all the operations of the College, to see her friends collect from the north and south, on such an occasion, to witness her progress and prosperity. It inspires the youth with laudable ambition, and encourages the hearts, and strengthens the hands of those who are appointed to instruct them.

Three of the young gentlemen who were graduated last July, are now pursuing the study of Divinity in our Theological Seminary; which number we trust is but the first fruits of that glorious harvest the Church will yet gather from her literary institution.

During the month of November last, Doctor Adrain accepted a call presented to him by the University of Pennsylvania. We are happy to state, however, (and it is with gratitude to Him who has ever encompassed us with his favour, as with a shield,) that in less than six weeks from the time of his removal, the Trustees were enabled to supply his place with the presence and active services of Theodore Strong, A. M. Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy in Hamilton College. The reputation of this gentleman in the literary world, gave the Board perfect freedom in their choice : and his past success, as well as the present estimation in which he is held in his new situation, prove their election to have been most judicious and fortunate.

The General Synod having given the Superintendents authority,, under certain circumstances, to employ a tutor, and Mr. Strong being

willing to discharge the duties contemplated by the appointment of such an officer, they have availed themselves of his services; inasmuch as the expense is considerably less than would have been incurred by the appointment of an additional instructer.

The whole number of students now in the College is 72; of whom 20 are Seniors, 22 are Juniors. 20 are Sophomores, and 10 are Freshmen. And in relation to its state during the past year, the Superintendents cannot express themselves in language which better conveys their sentiments, than in that used by the Faculty in their report to the Board; viz. "The Institution has been blessed, during the past year, with the prevalence of general good health among its officers and students. The moral deportment of the students, so far as it has fallen under the observation of the Faculty, has been generally good. Two regular volunteer meetings for prayer are held weekly in the College. A considerable number in each class have distinguished themselves by extraordinary diligence and proficiency in their studies, and have thus rendered themselves worthy of high commendation."

In addition to this, the Board feel that they would not discharge their duty, did they not bear the most honourable testimony to the faithful, able and successful manner in which our much esteemed and venerable President superintends the important interests committed to his care. And the merit of those who are associated with him is universally acknowledged.

A very considerable addition has lately been made to the philosophical apparatus; and the articles purchased have been so selected, as may perhaps suffice for the present, to answer the ends intended.

The Board, from their own conviction of its importance, as well as in consequence of the earnest recommendation of the Faculty, would respectfully suggest to the Synod the propriety of adopting such measures immediately as will be efficient to enlarge the Library. For the want of many books, both literary and theological, both departments labour under great disadvantages. It is therefore hoped that this matter will be taken into early and serious consideration by the Synod, and that the deficiency will soon be supplied.

The Superintendents have lately revised the Statutes of the College, and had a new edition printed, embracing all the alterations and

improvements which have been made both in the course of studies, and in the laws, A number of copies of the new statutes are herewith presented to Synod.

In this statement which the Board have given of the past, and view which they have presented of the daily rising prosperity of our beloved Institution, they feel persuaded that the Synod will see enough to inspire them with gratitude, and to excite them to be always abounding in the work of the Lord, for as much as they know that their labour has not been in vain in the Lord.

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Whereas a number of alterations have taken place in the plan of the Theological School since its adoption in 1812; and whereas it is desirable that all the acts of General Synod affecting the plan and government of the theological school should be collected together : Therefore,

Resolved, That Rev. C. C. Cuyler, and W. M Murray, D. D., be a Committee for that purpose.

The Committee reported, their report was adopted, and is as follows

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The Committee to whom was referred the subject of collecting the rules and orders of General Synod which affect the plan and government of the Theological School passed since 1812, report

That they find acts relating to the subject, recorded in the minutes herein after referred to: viz.-In the minutes of October and November, 1813, page 36; in the minutes of 1816 page 31; in minutes of 1819, pages 40 and 41; in minutes of 1820, page 69 ;

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