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in minutes of 1822, page 63, resolution 9; in minutes of 1823, page 54; in minutes of 1824, page 56, resolutions 18 and 19; September 1825, pages 17, 26.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

C. C. CUYLER, Chairman.

Resolved, That such alterations in the plan of the Theological College as have been made by the above recited acts, be inserted in their proper place in the plan adopted in 1812; and that the plan so amended be inserted in the minutes of the present session.

The Committee on the Professorate reported, and their report was adopted and is as follows:

The Committee on the Professorate beg leave to submit for the consideration of General Synod the following report-

The diversified subjects referred to your Committee are contained in the annual reports of the Board of Superintendents of the Theological Seminary; of the Board of Superintendents of Rutger's College; of the Board of Direction of the Corporation of the General Synod of the Reformed Dutch Church; in the Treasurer's annual account, accompanied with its digest; and in certain papers containing applications of students for aid and dispensations.

1st. Those subjects contained in the annual report of the Board of Superintendents of the Theological Seminary. From said report it appears, in the language of the Board, "that the general aspect of the school is highly encouraging." In relation to the course of study, the Board recommend to General Synod to alter the course of study of the first year, or Junior class, so as to add to the first year, the history of the Old Testament and so much of Pastoral Theology as relates to the composition and delivery of sermons. On this subject your Committee recommend for the adoption of Synod the following resolution:

Resolved, That the course of study of the first year or Junior class, be altered in conformity with the said recommendation of the Board. With regard to the changing the time of the annual examination of the Theological College, your Committee recommend the following resolution for the consideration of Synod :-viz.

Resolved, That the time of the annual examination of the Theological College be altered from the second Wednesday in July, to the Thursday immediately following the commencement in Rutgers' College.

In relation to the request of the Board for the organization of a Theological Faculty for the government of the Theological School, your Committee are of opinion that it would not comport with that equality among the Professors contemplated by the plan of your Theological Seminary; nor would it be conducive to harmony among your Professors.

2dly. Those subjects embraced in the annual report of the Board of Superintendents of Rutger's College, next claimed the attention of your Committee. From said communication it appears that the progress of the institution has equalled the most sanguine expectations of the Board. In relation to efficient means for the desired enlargement of the library, solicited by the Board, your Committee would recommend the following resolution, viz. :

Resolved, That we deem the increase of our library of great importance to the prosperity of the Literary and Theological institutions, and therefore should request the ministers to present, in such way as they deem best, this subject to their respective congregations; and that the agent of the Board of Corporation make this an object of special attention in prosecuting the business of his agency.

3dly. The subjects contained in the annual and supplemental reports of the Board of Direction of the Corporation of the General Synod of the Reformed Dutch Church, invited the attention of your Committee. In relation to the several items contained in these reports, claiming the attention of Synod, your Committee beg leave to submit for the consideration of General Synod the following resolutions :-viz.

1. "Resolved, That it be submitted to the Board of Direction of the Corporation, &c. to determine and direct what parts of the reports, communications, statements and accounts rendered by the Board of Direction should from time to time be published in the minutes of General Synod.

2. "Resolved, That General Synod do hereby sanction for one year, the appointment of the Rev. Staats Van Santvoord by the Board,

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for the collection of the outstanding subscriptions, and obtaining additional subscriptions and donations for the Professoral Funds.

3. Resolved, That the General Synod deem the rendering an annual digest to Synod highly proper, and do hereby direct its continuance.

4. Resolved, That one collection be taken up for the Theological Seminary in each congregation.

5. Resolved, That as the subscription of the Consistory of the Collegiate Churches in New-York, of $1750 per annum for three years, in aid of the Theological Seminary, so generously granted by them, will expire on the 9th day of November next; and the Board of Direction apprehend that without the continuance of that aid for some time longer, the means of Synod to support the professorate will be inadequate, and their funds become embarrassed; therefore, Resolved, that Jacob R. Hardenbergh, C. C. Cuyler, John Ludlow, Abraham Van Nest, Andrew Howell, Jacob Brodhead, and Nicholas I Marselus, be appointed a Committee to make application to that Consistory for their continuance of the same favour for a few years longer.

4thly. The Treasurer's Annual Account, accompanied with its digest, called forth the attention of your Committee. From said communications, as far as your Committee have been enabled to examine them, it appears that the fiscal concerns of your church are in a course of successful operation, with the exception of the Indigent Students' Fund and the Contingent Fund of General Synod. Your Committee cannot here omit expressing their approbation of the zeal, industry, and great labour which your Board of Direction have manifested in arranging, elucidating, and simplifying the fiscal concerns of your church.

Your Committee further suggest the propriety of the Synod's expressing their grateful acknowledgments for the liberal donation from Mr. Isaac Heyer, their late Treasurer, to the Theological Seminary; and recommend the following resolutions to Synod for their consideration :-

1. Resolved, That Synod feel, and do hereby express their high sense of gratitude for the donation of $2500 from Mr. Isaac Heyer, their late Treasurer, to the Synod for the use of their Theological Seminary.

2. Resolved, That the Board of Direction of the Corporation of General Synod be, and are hereby directed to appropriate said donation

for the establishment of a scholarship, to be styled the "Heyer Scholarship in the Theological Seminarty of the Reformed Dutch Church."

5thly. Certain papers containing applications of students for aid and dispensations claimed the consideration of your Committee.

1. A paper containing an application in favour of Mr. Henry Morris, a student of theology now in your seminary, for obtaining from General Synod a dispensation for one year and two sessions study in your seminary. So that having remained one year, commencing the 15th of September next, in addition to the present session in your' seminary, he may then, if found competent, be admitted to licensure in our church.

Your Committee having examined the case of Mr. Morris, unhesitatingly recommend to General Synod the adoption of the following resolution :

Resolved, That the dispensation requested in favour of Mr. Henry Morris be and is hereby granted.

2. Papers containing applications in favour of Mr. Jacob Ennis, Elihu Doty, Aaron A. Marselus, and John C. Baldwin, for aid from your Charity funds. Your Committee having considered their several cases, concluded to recommend to the consideration of Synod the following resolutions :-viz.

1. Resolved, That as it appears that the fund for indigent students is already appropriated, therefore the above said applicants cannot be aided from that source.

2. Resolved, That the above said applicants be advised to apply for aid to the General Education Society of the Reformed Dutch Church.

In relation to the suggestion of the Board of Direction, as to the manner of keeping their accounts

Resolved, That all the monies, the interest of which is appropriated to the support of the professors of the Theological College, be placed under one head, to be denominated the Permanent Professoral Fund of General Synod.

Your Committee beg leave to conclude their report with commending to the fervent and importunate prayers of all your churches, your College in both its Literary and Theological Departments.

All which is respectfully submitted.

W. ELTINGE, Chairman.

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The Committee to whom was referred the application of Peter Gordon reported, and their report was adopted, and is as follows.

The Committee appointed on the application of Peter Gordon, to be received on trial for license to preach the Gospel, report -That they have examined the documents submitted to them, and from their deficiency as to his literary and theological attainments, and the entire absence of any testimonials as to his present moral and religious character, they recommend to General Synod the adoption of the following resolution.

Resolved, That this Synod have not sufficient information to act in the case, and that Mr. Gordon have leave to withdraw his application. By Order of the Committee.

WILLIAM M MURRAY, Chairman.

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The following Resolutions on the subject of Intemperance were introduced, and adopted unanimously.

Resolved, That the principle adopted by many individuals and societies in different parts of this country for the suppression of intemperance, viz. total abstinence from the use of ardent spirits, excepting only its use as a medicine, meets with the decided approbation of this Synod.

Resolved, That it is therefore earnestly recommended to the members of our churches that they entirely refrain from the use of ardent spirits, except as above mentioned.

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