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JOURNAL 


OF    THE 


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TWlLNTY-rtRBT  ANNUAL  CONVENTION 


OF    THE 
IN    THE 

STATE  OF  NORTH  CAR0I.II\A, 

HELD    IX 

ST.  JOHN'S  CHURCH,  FAYETTl^ILLE, 

On  Thursday  May  2b,  Friday  May2Q,  Saturday  May  27 ,  and  Monday 

May  29, 


fayetteville: 

PRINTED  BY  EDWARD  J,  HALE. 

1837. 


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LIST  OF  Cf.ERGV, 

In  the  Diocese  of  North  Carolina,  entitled  to  Seats  in  the  Convention. 

Right  Rev.  Levi  Silliman  Ives,  D.  D.,  Bisliop  of  the  Dioeese,  and  Ex- 
Officio  President  of  the  Convention. 

Rev.  Jarvis  B.  Buxton,  Rector  of  St.  John's  Church,  Fayetteville. 

Rev.  John  Burke,  Rector  of  Christ's  Church,  Newbern. 

Rev.  Moses  A.  Curtis,  Episcopal  School,  Raleigh. 

Rev.  Thomas  F.  Davis,  Jr.,  Rector  of  St.  Luke's  Church,  Salisbury,  and 
Christ's  Church,  Rowan  County. 

Rev.  Robert  B.  Drane,  Rector  of  St.  James's  Church,  Wilmington. 

Rev.  Adam  Empie,  Rector  of  the  Episcopal  School,  Raleigh. 

Rev.  George  W.  Freeman,  Rector  of  Christ's  Church,  Raleigh. 

Rev.  Edward  N.  Forbes,  Missionary,  officiating  at  Pettigrew's  Chapel, 
and  parts  adjacent. 

Rev.  Wm.  M.  Green,  Rector  of  St.  Matthew's  Church,  Hillsborough. 

Rev.  W.  N.  Hawks,  Rector  of  the  Griffin  School,  Newbern. 

Rev.  Samuel  I.  Johnston,  Rector  of  Calvary  Church,  Wadesborough. 

Rev.  T.  S.  W.  MoTT,  Rector  of  St.  John's,  in  the  Wilderness,  Buncombe 
County. 

Rev.  Cameron  F.  MacRae,  Rector  of  Christ's  Church,  Elizabeth  City. 

Rev.  Joseph  H.  Saunders,  Christ's  Church,  Pensacola,  Florida. 

Rev.  John  Singeltary,  Rector  of  St.  Peter's  Church,  Washington. 

Rev.  Harvey  Stanly,  Missionary,  St.  Thomas's  Craven,  and  parts  ad- 
jacent. 

Rev.  Lewis  Taylor,  of  Banks'  Chapel,  Granville  County. 

R-ev.  Mr.  Toland,  Missionary,  St.  Thomas's,  Bath. 

Rev.  Philip  B.  Wiley,  Rector  of  St.  Bartholomew's  Church,  Pittsboro'. 

The  Rev.  Messrs.  Empie,  Curtis,  Burke,  Hawks,  Saunders,  Wiley, 
Johnston,  and  Toland,  were  not  present  at  this  Convention. 


LIST  OF  LAY  DELEGATES  ELECTED  TO  THIS  CONVENTION. 

James  Davis,  St.  Matthew's  Church,  Hillsborough. 
Hon''ble  R.  M.  Saunders,  ") 

^n    ^■^"y""'f '/'■■'    .,    Ulirist's  Church,  Raleigh. 
Dr.  Thomas  S.  Beckwith,  \  "= 

James  McKimmon,  J 

W.  T.  Bryan,  St.  Peter's  Church,  Washington. 

Dr.  Thos.  D.  Parke,'] 

TkL^tTsi,        ^^'''l-'y  Church,  Wadesborough. 
fVilliam  E.  Troy,     J 


Joshua  Skinner,        7  g^^  p^^^.^  ^^^^^^^^    Edenton. 

J)r.  B.  R.  i^orcom,^ 

John  IV.  TFright,  "^ 

Charles  P.  Alallctt,         !  <-.^    t  i    ♦    in        i     r'       ^     ■^^ 

Charles  T.  Ilaigh,         f"^''  •'"''"^  ^''"'^'^'''  FayetteviUe. 

Edward  Lee  J J^ in  slow,  J 

Dr.  Thos.  H.  TVright,-^ 

Thomas  H.  Jhirne,        lo*    t         '    tm       \     ^r^-•^    ■     , 

John  11.  Holmes,  \^''  "^""^^''^  ^^  ^  ^^"'^^^'  ^^  ilmmglon. 

J)r.  A.  J.  I)e  Rosset,   J 

William  Chimn,  Christ's  Church,  KoAvan. 

ATajor  IVilUam  Locke,  St.  Luke's,  Salisbury. 

Samuel  S.  Jackson,~] 

"Xxil'liZSton,  H'-  ""'■'••"'""'ew's,  Pittsborough. 

Johnston  B.  Jones,  J 

Hon'ble  John  />.  Bailey,'^ 

Hon'blc  TV.  B.  Shepard,  !  ^,    .    ,    ^,,       ,    ^..    ,    ^  /-.-» 

<r^A«r/6.  /^  7r/»7,2/,  r>Clinst  s  Clmrch,  Elizabeth  City 

Benjamin  Albertson,       J 


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Fayetteville,  Thursday,  May   25th,   1837. 

This  behig  the  clay  and  place  for  the  meeting  of  the  21st  Annual  Con- 
vention of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  in  the  Diocese  of  North  Caro- 
lina, the  Bishop  and  attending  Clergy  assembled  in  St.  John's  Church. 

Prayers  were  read  by  the  Bishop. 

The  list  of  the  Clergy  belonging  to  the  Diocese  being  called,  the  follow- 
ing were  found  present: 


Rev.  Jarvis  B.  Buxton, 
Rev.  George  W.  Freeman, 
Rev.  William  M.  Green, 


Rev.  T.  S.  W.  MoTT, 
Rev.  Lewis  Taylor. 


The  Certificates  of  Lay  Delegation  were  called  for,  laid  on  the  Secretary's 
table  and  read.  The  following  Churches  were  found  represented,  and  the  fol- 
lowing Delegates  elected: 

Christ's   Church,  Raleigh. — W.   H.   Kay  wood,  Jr.,   Hon'ble  R.  M. 
Saunders,  Dr.  Thomas  S.  Beckwith,  James  McKimmon. 
St.  Matthew's  Church,  Hillshorovgh. — James  Davis. 
.S'^.  Peter's  Church,  Washington. — W.  T.  Bryan. 

Calvary  Church,  Wadesborough. — Dr.  Thos.  D.  Parke,  E.  S.  Hub- 
bard, Thomas  S.  Ashe,  AVilliam  E.  Troy. 

St.  PauVs  Church,  Edenton. — Joshua  Skinner,  Dr.  B.  R.  Norcom. 
St.  John's  Church,   Fayetteville. — Charles  P.  Mallett,  J.  W.  Wrio-ht 
Charles  T.  Haigh,  E.  L.  Winslow.  ''    ' 

Of  whom  the  following  appeared  and  took  their  seats  as  members  of  this 
Convention,  viz:  Dr.  Thomas  S.  Beckwith,  James  McKimmon,  Wm.  E. 
Troy,  E.  S.  Hubbard,  Dr.  B.  R.  Norcom,  W.  T.  Bryan,  Charles  P.  Mal- 
lett, Edward  Lee  Winslow,  Charles  T.  Haigh,  and  John  W.  Wright. 

The  President  declared  the  Convention  duly  organized,  and  ready  to 
proceed  to  business. 

On  motion,  Resolved,  That  a  Secretary  for  the  ensuing  year  be  now 
elected;  and  on  counting  the  ballots,  E.  L.  Winslow  was  declared  duly 
elected. 

On  motion  of  the  Rev.  Mr.  Green,  Resolved,  That  the  Convention  ad- 
journ to  half  past  four  o'clock. 

Divine  Service  was  performed  by  the  Rev.  W.  M.  Green,  and  the  Con- 
vention Sermon  preaclied  by  the  Rev.  J.  Singeltary,  from  1st  Epistle  to 
Timothy,  3d  chapter,  latter  clause  of  the  15th  verse. 


45    O  CLOCK,  P.  M. 

Tbe  Convention  met  pursuant  to  adjournment. 

The  Rev.  Messrs.  Thomas  F.  Davis,  Edward  N,  Forbes,  Harvey  Stan- 
ly, and  Cameron  F.  MacRae,  Clerical  members  of  this  Convention,  ap- 
peared and  took  their  seats. 

James  Davis,  a  Delegate  from  St.  Matthew's  Church,  Hillsborough,  ap- 
peared and  took  his  seat. 

Certificates  of  Lay  Delegation  from  the  following  Churches  were  pre- 
sented and  read,  and  the  following  were  found  elected  as  Delegates  to  this 
Convention,  viz: 

St.  Jameses  Church,  Wilmington. — Dr.  Thomas  H.  Wright,  Thomas 
H.  Byrne,  John  H.  Holmes,  Dr.  A.  J.  De  Rosset. 

ChrisVs  Church,  Roumn. — William  Chunn. 

St.  Bartholomew'' s  Church,  Pittsborough. — Samuel  S.  Jackson,  Hen- 
ry A.  London,  John  H.  Haughton,  and  Johnston  B.  Jones. 

Of  whom  the  following  were  present  and  took  their  seats  as  members  of 
this  Convention,  viz:  Dr.  Thomas  H.  W^right,  Thomas  H.  Byrne,  Dr.  A. 
J.  De  Rosset,  AYilliam  Chunn,  and  John  H.  Haughton. 

On  motion,  Resolved,  That  the  Rev.  Robert  B.  Drane,  Rector  of  St. 
James's  Church,  Wilmington,  not  as  yet  entitled,  be  invited  to  take  a  seat 
in  this  Convention,  as  an  honorary  member. 

On  motion.  Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  three  persons  be  appointed 
on  the  unfinished  business  of  the  last  Convention. 

The  following  were  appointed  by  the  President:  Rev.  Cameron  F.  Mac- 
Rae, and  Messrs.  Norcom  and  Bryan  of  the  Laity. 

On  iXLOtion,  Resolved,  That  the  appointment  of  the  Standing  Committees 
be  postponed  to  Friday. 

John  W.  Wright,  Treasurer  of  the  Diocese,  made  his  Annual  Report, 
which,  on  motion,  was  referred  to  the  Committee  of  Finance. — [^See  Ap' 
pendix.'] 

On  motion,  the  Convention  adjourned  to  Friday  morning,  9  o'clock. 

At  night.  Divine  Service  was  performed  by  the  Rev.  Mr.  Stanly,  and  a 
Sermon  preached  by  the  Rev.  Mr.  Forbes,  from  the  14th  chapter  of  Mark, 
21st  yerse, 

Friday,  May  2G. 

The  Convention  met  pursuant  to  adjournment. 

Prayers  were  read  by  the  Bishop. 

The  Minutes  of  yesterday  were  read  and  approved. 

Henry  A.  liondon,  a  Delegate  from  St.  Bartholomew's  Church,  Pittsbo- 
rough, appeared  and  took  his  seat. 

Certificates  of  Lay  Delegation  from  Christ's  Church,  Elizabeth  City, 
and  St.  Luke's  Church,  Salisbury,  were  presented  and  read.  The  following 
appeared  elected  Delegates,  viz: 

Christ's  Church,  Mizabeth  City. — John  L.  Bailey,  Wm.  B.  Shepard, 
Charles  R,  Kinney,  Dr.  Samuel  Matthews. 


St.  Luke's  Church,  Salisbury. ^Mapr  William  Locke.- 
Of  whom  iMajor  Wm.  Locke  appeared  and  took  his  seat. 
The  President  appointed  the  following  to  compose  the  Standino-  Com> 
Jnittees,  viz:  ^ 

C^^Y'%%i^'T'%T^''  Thomas  H,  Wright,  Dr.  A.  J.  De  Rosset, 
Charles  1\  Mallett,  Dr.  Thomas  S,  Beckwith,  and  E.  L.  AVinslow 

Cominittee  on  the  State  of  the  Church.^The  Rev.  Messrs.  Buxton, 
Davis,  Green,  Freeman,  and  Mott. 

On  motion  of  the  Rev,  Mr.  Freeman, 

Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  live  be  appointed  on  the  condition  of  the 
il.piscopal  bchool. 

The  fallowing  compose  said  Committee,  viz:  Rev.  Mr.  Singelfary,  and 
Messrs.  Haigh,  T.  H.  AVnght,  De  Rosset,  and  Norcom,  of  the  Laity. 

On  motion,  Resolved  That  the  Report  of  the  Rector,  and  all  documents 
relating  to  the  School,  be  referred  to  this  Committee. 

The  Bishop  then  read  his  Annual  Address  to  the  Convention,  which  ort 
motion,  was  relerred  to  the  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Church:       ' 

My  Brethren  of  the  Clergy  and  Laity: 

^ince  we  last  met  in  Conventimi,  God,  in  his 
wise  providence,  has  removed  from  the  Church  on  earth,  many  of  those 
who  ministered  with  us  at  her  altars;-Among  whom  we  recogni^,  a^ 
chief,  our  much  loved  and  venerated  Presiding  Bishop.  Long  had  he  been 
spared  to  bless  the  American  Church,  by  the  extent  of  his  knowledge,  the 
soundness  of  his  judgment,  and  the  purity  of  his  example.  But  that  Omw 
mscient  Being,  through  whose  goodness  we  hsd  enjoved  the  blessing  of 
his  long  hfe,  saw  fit  during  the  past  year,  to  crown  that  life  with  a  peace- 
ful and  trmmphant  death.  It  becomes  us,  therefore,  while  we  cherish  a 
proper  sense  of  our  loss  to  be  thankful  to  God,  that  it  was  thus  graciously 
deterred;  and  to  strive,  by  prayerful  diligence,  duly  to  improve  the  lessors 
which  It  IS  intended  to  enforce. 

Although  the  Ministry  in  our  own  Diocese  has  not  been  impaired  by 
death,  yet  there  is  one,  till  recendy  of  our  number,  who^e  removal  to  ano- 
ther,  and  we?>elieve  better  state,  desen-es,  at  our  hands,  some  token  of  fra- 
ternal recognition  and  regard.  The  Rev.  Dr.  Avery,  lonff  a  Presbyter  of 
this  Diocese,  oiten  the  President  of  its  Conventions  and  of  its  Standino- 
Committee  possessed  qualities  that  had  given  him  no  common  place  in  the 
affections  of  the  people^  to  whom  he  ministered  for  about  20  years,  and  of 
his  brethren  who  counselled  with  him  for  the  welfare  of  the  Diocese  His 
meekness,  his  great  purity,  child-like  simplicity,  and  modest,  yet  well  di- 
rected  labours,  added  ta  high  mental  endowments  and  acquirements,  have 
reared  to  him  a  monument  in  the  Parish  of  St.  Paul's,  Edenton,  Which 
time  will  not  destroy;  and  surely,  brethren,  I  have  no  need  to  s^eak  his 
praise  in  this  p  ace,  to  kindle  your  admiration,  and  ensure  to  him  vour  af- 
fectionate  and  lasting  remembrance.  Many  of  you  I  know,  could  have 
wished  had  God  so  ordered  it,  that  his  last  days  had  been  passed  in  the 
midst  of  those  who  had  acted  with  him  so  long  and  loved  him  so  well,  that 
his^ave  had  not  been  in  a  land  far  ofi~and  that  his  widowed  wife  ami 

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fatherless  children  had  been  left  among  us  to  receive  the  testimony  of  our 
sympathy  and  christian  fellowship.  But  our  Brother  is  gone,  and  Ave  feel 
that  he  has  ffone  to  the  resting  place  of  the  just.  Let  us  follow  him,  in 
nieelvness,  in  purity,  in  singleness  of  heart,  in  faith  unfeigned,  and  ours, 
throuk'h  the  blood  of  Christ,  will  be  the  happy,  the  exalted  destiny  upon 
which  he  has  entered.  Brethren  of  the  Clergy,  it  is  a  glorious  thing  to  die 
a  faithful  ambassador  of  the  cross!  Death  is  then  emphatically,  the  end  of 
trial,  the  beginning  of  a  bright  and  everlasting  reward!  AVho  of  us  will 
not  strive  to  be  faithful  unto  death? 

Since  the  date  of  my  last  Address,  I  have  performed  the  following  du- 
ties. 

Sunday,  May  8th,  1836,  I  admitted,  in  Christ's  Church,  Newbern,  the 
Rev.  Edward  N.  Forbes,  the  Kev.  Cameron  F.  McRae,  sndthe  Rev.  Har- 
rev  Stanly,  Deacons,  to  the  holy  order  of  Priests. 

Saturday  and  Sunday,  14th  and  15th,  I  officiated  at  Pettigrew's  Chapel, 
Washino-ton  County,  preaching,  confirming  on  the  latter  day,  seven  per- 
sons, and  administering  the  Holy  Communion.  Also,  on  the  evening  of 
Saturday,  I  preached  to  a  large  and  interesting  coloured  congregation,  at 
Lake  Phelps,  the  residence  of  Mr.  Josiah  Collins,  Jr.,  who  deserves  much 
praise  for  his  persevering  and  successful  efforts  to  improve  the  religious 
condition  of  his  slaves.  On  this  occasion,  I  baptised  one  adult  and  one 
infant.  I  was  much  gratified  to  perceive,  that  a  very  decided  interest  iri 
favour  of  the  Church  had  been  excited,  by  the  labours  of  the  Missionary  in 
the  neighborhood  of  Pettigrew's  Chapel. 

Monday,  16th,  I  ofticiated,  for  a  small  congregation,  at  the  house  of  Mr. 
Hofi'man,  Washington  County,  who,  by  his  indefatigable  efforts,  has  near- 
ly completed  a  small,  but  commodious  edifice,  Avhich  I  expect  to  conse- 
crate to  the  service  of  Almighty  God,  during  my  visitation  there  next  month. 

Saturday  and  Sunday,  21st  and  22d,  I  officiated  in  Christ's  Church,  Eli- 
zabeth City,  preaching,  and  confirming,  on  the  latter  day,  seven  persons. 
This  parish  has  sufTered  much  during  the  past  year,  from  removals  and 
deaths.  To  the  few  zealous  friends  of  the  Church  still  remaining,  we  look 
with  hope. 

Tuesday,  24th,  I  preached  at  Hertford,  Perquimons  county.  I  have  not 
yet  relinquished  the  hope,  that  a  union  of  this  place  w'ith  Old  Neck,  may 
secure  the  erection  of  a  Church  edifice. 

Wednesday,  25th,  I  performed  Service  and  preached  at  Williamston, 
Martin  County,  where  a  few  friends  of  the  Church  have  united  to  ask  for 
the  partial  services  of  a  Missionary. 

Sunday,  June  5th,  I  preached  in  Christ's  Church,  Raleigh,  confirmed 
five  persons,  and  examined  the  children  on  the  Catechism. 

Sunday,  12th,  I  preached  to  the  pupils  of  the  Episcopal  School.  The 
rest  of  the  week  I  passed  at  the  semi-annual  examination  of  the  School, 
and  at  meetings  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

Saturday  and  Sunday,  18th  and  19th,  I  preached  in  St.  John's  Church, 
Williamsborough,  and  administered  the  holy  communion. 

Friday,  Saturday,  and  Sunday,  24th,  25th,  and  26th,  I  preached  in  Em- 
manuel Church,  Warrcnton,  and  on  the  last  day  confirmed  six  coloured 
persons,  of  whose  s<}\ind  and  scriptural  piety  were  entertained  the  most 
favorable  opinions. 


Tuesday,  28th,  I  performed  Service  and  preached  to  a  large  and  serious 
congregation  at  Louisburg,  and  conlinned  two  persons. 

Sunday,  July  3d,  I  preached  in  St.  Matthew's  Church,  Hillsborough, 
conlirnied  five  persons,  administered  tlie  holy  communion,  and  examined 
the  cliildren  of  tlie  congregation  in  the  Catechism.  Here  the  congregations 
were  large  and  attentive;  and  although  St.  Matthew's  has  suffered  by  re- 
movals, it  still  presents,  particularly  from  the  great  number  of  younsr  per- 
sons connected  with  it,  a  most  interesting  and  important  field  of  labor. 

Wednesday,  Gth,  I  preached  to  a  small  but  interesting  congregation  in 
St.  Mary's  Chapel,  Orange  county. 

The  next  day,  in  Salem  ('hapel,  I  performed  Service  and  preached  to  a 
congregation,  chiefly  of  coloured  persons,  from  tlie  plantations  of  Judge 
Cameron  and  Mr.  Bennehan. 

Saturday  and  Sunday,  9th  and  10th,  I  preached  in  St.  Stephen's  Church, 
Oxford,  confirmed  one  person,  and  addressed  the  children  and  parents  of 
the  congregation.  This  Parish  has  a  temporary  supply  of  ministerial  ser- 
vice from  the  Rev.  Mr.  Taylor. 

Monday  11th,  I  preached  at  Banks'  Chapel,  where  a  good  congregation, 
chiefly  Methodists,  were  assembled  to  hear  tlie  v/ord  of  life. 

Saturday  16th,  I  preached  at  Haywood  and  confirmed  two  persons. 

Sunday  17th,  preached  in  St.  Bartholomew's  Church,  confirmed  one 
person  and  examined  the  children  of  the  Parish  in  the  catechism.  1'his 
Parish  is  increasing  in  numbers,  and  it  is  believed  in  spiritual  strength. 

Sunday  24th,  I  performed  Service,  baptised  six  infants,  preached,  con- 
firmed six  persons,  administered  the  Holy  Communion,  and  examined  the 
children  in  the  catechism,  in  St.  Luke's,  Salisbury.  This  Parish  has 
greatly  sufl'ered  from  removals  and  long  intermissioiis  of  ministerial  ser- 
vice. I  am  happy  to  state,  however,  that  they  have  now  a  supply  in  the 
settlement  there  of  Rev.  Thomas  F.  Davis. 

Friday,  29th,  performed  Service,  preached,  and  baptised  nine  infants  in 
Christ's  Church,  Rowan  County. 

Saturday,  30lh,  oflliciated  at  a  funeral  of  a  child  in  the  Parish  of  St. 
Luke's,  Salisbury. 

Sunday,  31st,  performed  Service,  baptised  two  infants,  preached,  con- 
firmed 3  persons,  (all  coloured,)  and  administered  the  Holy  Communion, 
in  Christ's  Church,  Rowan  County.  This  Parish  is  now  enjoying  for  one 
half  the  time,  the  services  of  the  R^ev.  Mr.  Davis. 

Tuesday,  August  2d,  performed  Service  and  preached  in  the  Methodist 
Chapel  (kindly  tendered  to  us)  at  Charlotte,  Mecklenburg  County. 

Wednesday,  3d,  preached  in  the  Union  Meeting  House,  Beattie's  Ford, 
Lincoln  County,  and  confirmed  two  persons. 

Sunday,  7th,  preached  in  St.  Andrew's  €hurch,  Burke  County,  and 
confirmed  two  persons.  The  Tuesday  following,  I  proceeded  to  St.John's 
Chapel,  Avith  a  view  to  its  consecration,  but  did  not  perform  it,  owing  to 
the  violent  rains.  After  the  Morning  Service,  however,  I  preached.  The 
friends  of  the  Church  in  this  neighborhood  are  few,  but  might,  I  am  con- 
vinced, be  greatly  increased  by  proper  missionary  labour. 

Wednesday,  10th,  performed  Service  and  preached  at  Morganton,  in  this 
County. 

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Friday  moniiii?,  12th,  baptised  two  children  of  Col.  Averj',  who 
resides  about  5  miles  from  Morofanton. 

Sunday,  14th,  preached  at  his  plantation,  at  the  liead  of  Toe  River, 
Yancey  County;  and  although  notice  was  given  late  Saturday  evening,  a 
large  number  of  persons,  many  of  them  manifestly  himgering  lor  the  bread 
of  life,  were  assembled,  and  expressed,  after  service,  a  deep  anxiety  to 
know  more  of  the  Avay  of  salvation.  I  traversed  much  of  that  mountain 
region,  which  for  beauty  of  scenery,  salubrity  of  climate  and  fertility  of 
soil,  is,  I  believe,  unsurpassed  in  the  known  world;  but  I  found  there  a  depth 
of  moral  ignorance,  Avhich  made  my  heart  bleed,  and  my  lips  exclaim,  "is 
it  possible,  that  a  people  so  destitute  and  withal  so  interesting,  are  within 
so  short  a  distance  of  the  most  flourishing  and  privileged  Churches  of 
Christendom!" 

Sunday,  28th,  I  consecrated  to  the  service  of  Almighty  God,  a  building 
styled  St.  John's  Church  in  the  Wilderness,  situated  at  Flat  Rock,  in  Bun- 
combe county,  and  erected  by  the  liberality  of  Charles  Baring,  Esq.  1 
preached  on  the  occasion,  and  administered  the  holy  communion.  A  con- 
gregation has  been  regularly  organized  in  this  new  but  interesting  settle- 
ment, which  promises  to  become,  at  no  very  distant  time,  an  important 
field  of  ministerial  labor. 

Sunday,  September  4th,  I  performed  Service  and  preached  at  the  Warm 
Springs,  Buncombe  County. 

Tuesday,  13th,  baptised,  at  Wilkesborough,  three  children  of  Mr.  Dodge, 
of  that  place. 

Sunday  and  Monday,  18th  and  19th,  officiated  in  Rockingham  county, 
and  received  m.uch  encouragement  to  believe  that  efficient  Missionary  ser- 
vices here  would  be  rewarded  with  a  large  increase  to  the  Churcli. 

Sunday,  25th,  performed  Service  and  preached,  in  the  absence  of  Kev. 
Mr.  Norwood,  in  Emmanuel  Church,  Warrenton. 

First  two  Sundays  in  October,  preached  in  Christ's  Church,  Raleigh; 
confirmed,  on  the  latter  day,  ten  persons.  This  Congregation  is  in  a  flour- 
ishing and  advancing  state. 

Friday,  14th,  I  performed  Senice  and  preached  in  the  Chapel  of  the 
University,  at  Chapel  Hil). 

Sunday,  16th,  performed  Service  and  preached  in  St.  Matthew's  ChuTch, 
Hillsborough, — the  Rector  being  absent. 

Sunday,  23d,  I  preached  in  Christ's  Church,  Raleigh. 

Sunday,  30th,  at  Tarborough. 

Tuesday,  November  1st,  at  Turner's  X  Roads. 

Wednesday,  2d,  at  Windsor.  The  interests  of  the  Church  in  this  re- 
gion are  fast  declining  from  want  of  Missionary  lalTOur. 

Sunday,  6th,  I  preached  iii  St.  Paul's  Church,  Edenton,  on  occasion  of 
the  death  of  Mrs.  Cairns,  whose  sudden  removal  from  the  scene  of  her 
duties,  can  only  be  regarded  in  the  light  of  a  public  loss  to  the  Church,  in 
this  Diocese.     In  the  evening  of  this  day,  I  confirmed  five  persons. 

Wednesday,  9th,  preached  at  Hertford,  Delivered  an  Address  at  an 
Adult  Baptism  by  immersion,  and  confirmed  three  persons. 

Sunday,  13th,  performed  Service  and  preached  in  Christ's  Church,  E- 
lizabeth  City. 


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Sunday,  20th,  performed  Service  and  preached  in  St.  Peter's  Church, 
Washino^ton. 

Sunday,  27th,  preached  in  Christ's  Church,  Raleigh,  and  the  three  fol- 
lowing days  attended  the  Examination  of  the  Episcopal  School. 

Sundays,  11th,  18th,  25th  of  December,  and  January  1st,  preached  in 
Christ's  Church,  Raleigh. 

January  5th,  started  on  a  visitation  to  St.  John's  Church,  Fayetteville, 
and  Calvary  Church,  Wadesborough,  but  was  hindered  from  the  accom- 
plishment of  my  purpose,  by  being  thrown  from  my  carriage,  which  caus- 
ed a  bad  dislocation  of  my  sliouldcr. 

Sunday,  February  12tli,  I  had  sufficiently  recovered  to  preach  in  St. 
John's  Church,  Fayetteville.  The  Church  here  I  found  in  its  usual  pros- 
perous stiite. 

Sundays,  19th  and  26th,  preached  in  St.  James's  Church,  Wilmington, 
on  which  occasion  I  conllrmed  nine  persons,  and  examined  the  children  of 
the  congregation  in  the  Catechism.  The  labours  of  the  Rector  of  this 
parish  have  been  attended  with  much  success. 

Sunday,  March  5th,  I  preached  in  Christ's  Church,  Newbern. 

Sunday,  12th,  in  St.  Paul's  Church,  Edenton. 

Having  been  requested  by  the  Trustees  of  the  Episcopal  School,  to  vis- 
it our  Northern  cities  to  solicit  funds  in  aid  of  this  Institution,  I  left  Eden- 
ton for  New  York,  on  Tuesday,  14th  March,  where  I  arrived  on  Satur- 
day, 18th.  The  following  week  being  Passion  week,  I  did  not,  during  that 
time,  bring  the  object  of  my  mission  before  the  Churches.  In  the  week 
succeeding  that,  however,  I  did;  and  met  with  a  response  of  the  most  grate- 
ful and  encouraging  character.  To  a  meeting  of  a  few  Episcopalians,  at 
the  house  of  Samuel  AVard,  Esq.,  I  made  a  statement  of  facts,  showing  the 
M-ants  of  the  School,  and  its  connexion  Avith  the  best  interests  of  the  Dio- 
cese; which  was  replied  to  by  a  unanimous  resolution  to  raise  for  us  in 
that  city  $10,000,  and  by  the  appointment  of  a  committee  to  act  with  me 
in  carrying  the  resolution  into  effect.  But  at  the  very  tlireshold  of  our  un- 
dertaking, we  were  met  by  the  sudden  and  disastrous  reverse  in  pecuniary- 
matters,  which  has  produced  such  ruin  in  our  Northern  cities. 

I  was  advised,  under  the  circumstances,  to  postpone,  for  a  short  time, 
my  application,  in  the  hope  that  a  few  days  miglit  bring  relief.  But  as 
every  day  seemed  to  place  such  relief  farther  and  still  farther  off,  it  was 
thought  advisable  for  me  to  relinquish  any  further  attempt  at  collections  till 
a  more  propitious  time;  w^hen  I  was  assured  of  receiving  every  aid  neces- 
sary, in  case  of  our  being  able  for  the  present  to  secure''  the  existence  of 
the  School,  to  place  it  on  an  independent  footing. 

In  Philadelphia,  I  met  with  the  same  sympathy  and  encouragement,  and 
also  with  the  same  embarrassments.  We  are  throAvn,  then,  in^the  present 
crisis,  back  upon  our  own  resources.  If  those  w^ho  have  the  means,  a- 
mong  ourselves,  will  come  forward  and  supply  the  present  necessities  of 
the  School,  I  feel  contident  that  we  hazard  nothing  in  relying  upon  ade- 
quate assistance,  in  the  course  of  a  few  months,  from  the  North,  to  place 
our  School  above  contingency.  Brethren,  your  Bishop  feel5  that  he  has 
done  his  part  in  the  present  crisis  of  our  affairs,  and  that  it  rests  with  your- 
selves whether  an  institution,  in  whose  prosperity  I  verily  believe  the  in- 
terests of  the  Diocese  to  be  most  intimately  concerned,  shall  cease  to  ex- 


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ist;  or  rccrivp  from  you,  in  your  bounty,  your  prpiyrrs  and  your  patrona^p, 
an  impulse  to  increased  and  permanent  uset\dness.  The  time  has  come 
when  hikewarmncss,  or  mere  jrood  wishes,  will  not  do.  Something  must 
be  done,  and  prom])tly  done  before  the  commencement  of  another  session, 
or  the  Institution  will  be  irrecoverably  lost.  What  that  shall  be,  is  for  you 
now  to  determine.  The  Scliool  is  your  own — its  destiny  is  wholly  in 
yotn- hands. 

One  remark,  however,  I  liave  to  make  in  relation  to  the  contcmidated 
Theological  department  of  the  School.  That,  or  some  other  measure, 
mast  be  put  in  immediate  operation,  or  our  parishes  must  be  without  Cler- 
f^vnien.  A  larire  and  interesting  portion  of  them  have  already  been  vacant 
for  many  months.  Your  Bishop  has  tried  in  vain  to  supply  them.  He 
lias  written  to  odier  Dioceses — has  depended  upon  other  institutions, 
and  he  has  done  so  till  his  heart  is  sick  with  disappointment.  Some- 
thing to  relieve  this  necessity  must  be  done,  or  the  Diocese  will  be,  in  the 
course  of  a  few  years,  wholly  destitute  of  the  ministers  of  Christ.  It  is  a 
truth  I  have  reiterated  again  and  again  in  our  Conventions,  that  upon  a 
native  Clergy  alone  can  we  depend  for  a  permanent  ministry;  and  it  is  a 
truth  which,  if  we  do  not  soon  heed  it,  will  force  itself  upon  our  notice  by 
our  deserted  altars.  Look  at  the  following  fact,  and  setde  it  in  your  minds, 
if  this  be  not  so.  In  tlie  short  space  of  live  years,  the  term  of  my  connex- 
ion with  the  Diocese,  I  have  received  into  my  Diocese  eleven  Clergymen 
educated  out  of  it,  one  alone  of  whom  is  now  with  us;  while  of  those  The- 
ologically educated  within  the  Diocese,  during  that  period,  only  one  has 
removed. 

The  following  changes  have  taken  place  among  the  Clergy  of  the  Dio- 
cese since  our  last  Convention:— The  Rev.  Mr.  Norwood  has  removed, 
with  letters  of  dismission,  to  the  Diocese  of  Virginia.  The  Rev.  Mr. 
Cairns,  also  with  letters,  to  the  Diocese  of  Georgia.  The  Rev.  Mr.  Saun- 
ders has  removed  to  Pensacola,  Florida,  still  continuing,  however,  his  con- 
nexion with  this  Diocese.  The  Rev.  Mr.  Singeltary  has  removed  from 
Tarborough  and  Scotland  Neck  to  the  charge  of  St.  Peter's  Church,  Wai5h- 
ington.  The  Rev.  Mr.  Mott  has  removed  from  St.  Stephen's,  Oxford,  to 
St.  Jolm's  in  die  Wilderness,  Flat  Rock.  The  Rev.  Mr.  Johnston  has 
removed  from  Calvary  Church,  Wadesborough,  to  the  Rectorship  of  St. 
Paul's  Church,  Edenton.  The  Rev.  Mr.  Curtis  has  removed  from  the 
Missionary  Station  in  Lincoln  and  Burke  counties,  to  the  Episcopal  School, 
Raleigh.  The  Rev.  Mr.  Davis,  who  was  forced  for  a  time,  by  ill  health, 
to  discontinue  his  labours,  has.  I  am  happy  to  state,  resumed  them  in  the 
parishes  of  St.  Luke's  Church,  Salisbury,  and  Christ's  Church,  Rowan 
county. 

The  Rev.  Mr.  Drane,  I  have  received  by  letter  from  the  Bishop  of  Ma- 
ryland, to  the  Rectorship  of  St.  James's,  Wilmington.  The  Rev.  Mr. 
Croes,  I  have  received,  by  letter  from  the  Bishop  of  Virginia,  to  the  charge 
of  Emmanuel  Church,  Warrenton,  and  St.  John's  Church,  Williamsborough; 
Mr.  Croes  has  been  obliged,  however,  from  bad  health,  to  remit  his  labours 
for  the  present.  The  Rev.  Dr.  Empie,  I  have  received  by  letter  from  the 
Bishop  of  Virginia  to  the  Rectorship  of  tlie  Episcopal  School,  Raleigh. — 
The  Rev.  Mr.' Hawks  I  have  also  received,  by  letter  from  the  Bishop  of 
Connecticut,  but  owing  to  loss  of  voice,  he  has  accepted  the  Rectorship  of 


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the  Griffin  School,  in  Newborn.  'J'he  Rov.  Mr.  Toland  has  bocn  recoivcd 
by  the  proper  testimonial,  and  is  engaged  at  St.  Thomas's,  Bath. 

I  have  received  notice,  that  in  concurrence  with  my  nomination,  tlie  Do- 
mestic Board  of  Missions  of  the  Church  in  the  United  States,  has  made 
the  Counties  of  Lincohi,  Burke  and  Yancey  a  Missionary  Station,  with  tlie 
usual  appropriation  of  salary.  I  have  not  yet,  however,  been  able  to  se- 
cure for  tlie  Station,  the  services  of  a  proper  Missionary. 

April,  25th,  I  admitted  Edwin  Geer  a  candidate  for  Orders  in  this  Dio- 
cese. 

Mr.  John  De  Berniere  Hooper,  owing  to  the  fact  that  his  necessary  en- 
gagements put  it  out  of  his  power  to  pursue  theological  studies,  has  re- 
quested tliat  his  name  be  taken  from  our  list  of  candidates  for  Orders. 

The  steps  recommended  by  the  last  Convention,  in  regard  to  the  plan  of 
systematic  charily,  have  been  taken  by  myself,  and  so  far  as  the  Churclies 
have  entered  cordially  into  the  matter,  the  most  favorable  results  have  been 
experienced.  I  would  respectfully  suggest,  however,  that  the  full  benefit 
of  the  proposed  plan  can  only  be  realized  by  the  united  and  perseverino- 
efforts  of  our  Clergy,  seconded  by  our  Vestries. 

I  have  noticed  with  pleasure,  that  in  the  appropriation  of  the  moneys 
collected  upon  this  plan,  the  general  objects  of  the  Church  have  not  been 
forgotten.  Depend  upon  it,  Brethren,  our  giving  a  little  to  the  General  Mis- 
sionary Society,  the  General  Theological  Seminary,  and  the  other  Gener- 
al Institutions,  will  not  diminish  our  ability  to  sustain  our  own  Diocese; 
and  we  should  not  forget  that  the  Church  is  one  body  and  that  if  one  mem- 
ber suffer  all  the  members  suffer  with  it,  and  if  one  member  be  honoured, 
all  the  members  rejoice  with  it. 

During  my  last  Visitation,  I  have  remarked  with  peculiar  satisfaction, 
an  increased  attention  to  the  duty  of  catechetical  instruction.  Brethren, 
may  you  become  doubly  diligent  in  this  matter.  Upon  your  fidelity  here 
depend,  far  more  than  we  are  apt  to  imagine,  the  preservation  of  truth,  the 
prosperity  of  the  Church,  and  the  salvation  of  souls.  An  interesting  work 
has  recently  been  republished  in  this  country  by  the  Bishop  of  New  Jer- 
sey, upon  tliis  subject,  which  I  would  earnestly  recommend  to  the  Clergy 
and  parents  of  my  Diocese. 

I  had  intended  to  say  something  in  this  Address  upon  the  subject  of  the 
frequent  removals  of  the  Clergy.  But  I  have  concluded  to  waive  the  point 
for  the  present;  not,  however,  without  expressing  my  heart-felt  acknow- 
ledgments, in  this  public  manner,  to  some  of  my  Clergy,  who,  during  the 
last  year,  have  refused  calls  to  highly  eligible  situations,  on  the  high 
grounds  of  duty  to  the  Church. 

One  subject  remains,  which,  with  a  proper  regard  to  your  interests,  I 
cannot  wholly  omit  on  this  occasion — it  is  that  of  the  embarrassed  state  of 
our  country,  in  regard  to  secular  affairs. 

Whatever  secondary  causes  or  subordinate  agents  may  have  been  em- 
ployed in  bringing  about  this  state  of  things,  be  assured,  dear  Brethren,  it 
is  the  just  and  sovereign  appointment  of  Almighty  God.  Our  National 
sins,  I  doubt  not,  have  invoked  this  awful  chastisement.  While  we  look 
around  with  dismay  upon  the  ruin  of  our  earthly  things,  it  may  be  well  to 
recollect,  that  an  inordinate  love  of  these  things  was  our  sin — and  that  the 
manner  in  which  we  receive  correction,  will  probably  measure  the  extent 


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t\nd  proportion  of  our  suffcrino-.  If  like  David,  we  arise  in  the  midst  of 
our  distress,  and  prepare  ourselves  and  g-o  into  the  temple  of  the  Lord  to 
Avorship  Him,  whose  claims,  amid  the  seductions  of  time  and  sense  we  had 
lorj(otten — if  we  turn  from  these  dumli  idols,  this  absorbing  pursuit  of 
worldlv  vanities,  and  seek  first  tiie  kingdom  of  God,  the  period  of  our  suf- 
fering may  be  short.  But  if  we  refuse  to  acknowledge  the  hand  of  the 
Lord  God  omnipotent  in  our  troubles,  refuse  to  give  up  ourselves  to  his 
service,  but  plead  these  very  troubles  in  excuse  for  thinking  and  acting  on- 
ly for  self,  we  may  expect  a  continuance  of  them,  hi  a  more  fcarfid  and 
ag<^ravat€(lform.  Beloved  Brethren,  may  you  be  wise — may  you  duly 
consider  these  things,  and  by  God's  grace  come  to  a  better  mind; — lly  to 
Him  for  relief,  who  hath  in  his  wisdom  and  mercy,  bro't  distress  upon  you. 
To  his  heavenly  gi-ace  I  commend  you,  now  and  forever. 
Your  affectionate  friend  and  serv't, 

L.  S.  IVES. 

On  motion  of  Dr.  Thomas  H.  Wright, 

liesolved,  That  so  much  of  the  Bishop's  Address  as  relates  to  the  Epis- 
copal School,  be  referred  to  the  School  Committee. 

On  motion,  the  Convention  adjourned  for  Divine  Service,  to  meet  at  half 
past  4  o'clock. 

Morning  Service  was  read  by  the  Rev.  Mr.  Singeltary,  and  a  Sermon 
preached  by  the  Rev.  Thomas  F.  Davis,  from  Luke,  12th  chapter  and  57th 


4^  o'clock  p.  m. 

The  Convention  met  pursuant  to  adjournment. 

The  Parochial  Reports  were  laid  on  the  Secretary's  table  and  read,  and 
on  motion  of  Charles  P.  Mallett,  were  refen'ed  to  the  Committee  on  the 
state  of  the  Church: — 

CHRIST  CHURCH,  RALEIGH. 

Jicv.  George  JV.  Freeman,  Rector. 

Baptisms' — Adults  5,  Infants  28,  33 

Confirmations,  14 
Communicants— Died  1,  removed  9,  added  10,  present 

number  70 

Marriages,  4 

Burials — Adults  (5  col'd,  8  not  of  the  congregation,)  16 

Infants  (1  col'd,  1  not  of  the  congregation,)  6 

Families,  48 
Adults,                                                                                    140 

Sunday  School — Scholars,  62 

Teachers,  12 
Moneys  received — For  the  Bible,  P.  B.,  T.,  h  Miss'y 

Society:  Sale  of  Ravenscroft's  Works,     $37  50 

Sale  of  Bibles,  Pr.  Books,  <&:c.     12  07 


15 

Ofieriiiirs  of  the  coiififregation,     245  00 

Do.  r^enl  by  the  Bishop,  15  00 

For  the  Bishop's  Salary  and  contingencies,     125  00 

V  — 

$434  57 
GEORGE  W.  FREEMAN. 

ST.  JAMES'S  CHURCH,  WILMINGTON, 

Rev.  Robert  B.  JJrane,  Rector, 

Communicants — Died  2,  added  9  whites  and  2 

present  number, 
Baptisms — Adult  1,  Infants,  10  white,  6  coloured, 
Confirmations, 

Marriages — white  2,  coloured  3, 
Sunday  School — Teachers, 
Scholars, 
Bible  class, 
Moneys  collected — For  Episcopal  Fund, 

Contingent  Fund, 

Diocesan  Missions, 

General  Missions, 

Parochial  charities, 

$635  58 
The  above  table  exhibits  a  correct  view  of  all  the  items  usually  commu- 
nicated in  this  w^ay.  In  looking  over  these  results  of  ten  months'  ministry 
in  St.  James's,  the  Rector  feels  humbled  and  mortified  at  the  apparently 
small  amount  of  good  which  he  has  been  able  to  accomplish.  Neither  hi.*? 
efforts  nor  success  have  corresponded  Avith  his  wishes.  He  cannot,  how- 
ever, omit  to  mention,  that  in  his  apprehension,  there  is  much  in  the  con- 
dition of  his  charge  which  wears  the  aspect  of  promise,  and  encourages  the 
hope  of  better  results  hereafter.  AVith  regard  to  all  the  great  interests  of 
the  Church,  the  congregation  appear  to  be  happily  united  in  feeling  and 
effort.  The  attendance  upon  public  AVorship  is  unformly  good,  and  the 
attention  paid  to  the  ministrations  of  the  Rector  highly  gratifying.  During 
the  past  year,  the  Rectory  has  been  put  in  good  repair,  and  by  the  libe- 
rality of  the  congregation,  supplied  with  most  of  the  expensive  furniture 
requisite  to  the  comfort  of  a  family.  A  subscription  has  also  been  raised 
for  the  purpose  of  re-building  the  Church  edifice.  The  disastrous  state  of 
the  times,  however,  has  for  the  present,  led  to  a  suspension  of  this  highly 
desirable  and  laudable  undertaking.  Owing  to  the  absence  of  many  of  the 
congregation  during  the  Summer  months,  the  Rector  co^ild  not  introduce 
the  plan  of  systematic  charity  recommended  by  the  Bishop,  until  a  con- 
siderable part  of  the  year  elapsed.  Three  hundred  and  ninety  dollars  of 
the  preceding  amount,  was  its  result  for  about  six  months.  In  this  con- 
nexion, it  may  be  proper  to  mention,  the  AVorking  Society  among  the  La- 
dies still  continues  its  praise-worthy  efforts,  and  contributes  essentially  to 
the  proepcrity  of  the  parish.  '  •  ' 


col'd, 

166 

? 

17 

8 

5 

18 

104 

32 

$100 

00 

75 

00 

200 

00 

100 

00 

158 

58 

16 

Tlie  foregoing  facts,  viewed  in  connexion  with  the  uniform  kindness  and 
affection  shown  him  by  the  people  of  his  charge,  constrain  the  Rector  to 
beheve  that  the  field  which  he  cultivates  contains  much  soil  that  is  gener- 
ous and  good.  May  the  Lord  of  tlie  harvest  send  down  upon  it  the  dews 
of  liis  grace,  so  that  in  due  time  the  fruits  of  his  bounty  may  be  gathered 
with  abundant  increase. 

R.  B.  DRANE. 

ST.  JOHN'S  CHURCH,  FAYETTEVILLE. 

Rev.  Jarvis  B.  Buxton,  Rector. 


Baptisms-! — Adult,  white  1,  coloured  1,  2 

Infant,  white  31,  coloured  17,  48 


50 


Confirmations,  none. 

Communion — decrease,  by  death  4,  by  removal  14,         18 
Additions,  white  5,  coloured  1,  6 

Present  number,  white  88,  coloured  25,     113 
Marriages,  4 

Burials,  5 

Moneys  collected  for  Assessment,  §175  00 

Appropriated  to  the  Missionary  committee,  150  00 

Through  the  tender  mercy  of  God,  peace  and  co'/inued  prosperity  pre- 
side over  and  within  this  congregation.  The  communion,  however,  dur- 
ing the  last  year,  has  been  sensibly  affected  by  death  and  removal.  Under 
this  loss  we  are  consoled  with  a  lively  hope,  that  the  dead  enjoy  the  bless- 
edness of  those  who  die  in  the  Lord,  and  that  the  ''^scattered  ahroaiV^  will 
prove  ''good  seed"  wherever  their  lodgement  may  be  fixed.  This  congre- 
gation has  fully  recognized  and  partially  assumed  its  Missionary  responsi- 
bilities. The  Missionary  Register,  when  completed,  \\'\\\  comprehend  the 
baptized  infant  of  days  and  the  hoary  head,  with  every  intermediate  stage 
of  regenerated  existence,  and  unite  the  Avhole  in  the  support  of  the  Gospel. 
The  female  industry  of  the  congregation  has  extinguished,  within  the 
past  year,  the  balance  due  upon  the  Rectory;  Avhile  the  lovers  of  sacred 
melody  have  recently  procured,  and  will  shortly  annex  to  the  Church,  an 
Organ,  in  every  respect  highly  creditable  to  their  taste,  to  their  zeal,  and 
to  their  liberality. 

JARVIS  B.  BUXTON,  Rector. 

CHRIST'S  CHURCH,  NEWBERN. 

Rev.  John  Burke,  Rector. 

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Baptisms — Adults  2,  infants  8,  10 
Confirm  ations — N  one . 

Marriages,  2 

Deaths,  10 
Communicants — Removed  1,  died  2,  added  9;  present 

number,  90 


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The  Rector  has  himself  undertaken,   as   a  substitute   for  the  Sunday 
Scliool,  the  catechetical  instruction  of  the  youth  of  his  congregation* 
Collections  towards  the  Bishop's  Fund,  $150 

Rec'd  for  the  Bible,  P.  B.,  Tract,  and  Miss'y  Soc'y,  55 

JOHN  BURKE,  Rector. 

ST.  MATTHEW'S  CHURCH,  HILLSBOROUGH. 

Rev.  William  M.  Green^  Rector  * 

Baptisms — 1  adult,  6  infants,  7 

Confirmations,  5 

Communicants — 3  removed  from  the  congregation,  1 
dead,  3  removed  into  the  congregation,  3  added, 
present  number,  67 

l)eaths — 1  adult,  1  infant,  2 

Moneys  collected — 'For  annual  Assessnient,  $43  08 

Bible,  P.  B.,  and  Miss.  So.  70  00 
The  general  condition  of  the  congregation  remains  very  nearly  the  same 
as  reported  to  the  last  Convention.  A  comJbrtable  stove  has  been  procure 
ed,  and  a  suitable  Organ  is  daily  expected.  The  Rector  continues  to  give 
his  attention  to  the  Sunday  School,  Bible  class,  and  monthly  catechisino:  of 
the  children;  and  is  not  without  hope  that  the  blessing  of  God  upon  tliese 
institutions  will  yet  cause  his  \vork  to  revive  in  the  midst  of  us.  The 
course  of  Lectures  during  the  week-days,  has  been  suspended  for  a 
time.  And  the  Rector  is  grieved  to  add,  that  this  congregation,  which  was 
the  iirst  to  lead  the  way  in  making  "weekly  offerings"  for  the  benefit  of 
the  Church,  is  already  evincing  indifference  on  the  subject, 

CHAPEL  Hn.L. 

1  have  officiated  at  this  place  on  the  second  Sunday  in  each  month  since 
the  last  Convention.  No  visible  effect  has  as  yet  attended  these  labours, 
yet  is  there  hope  that  they  have  not  been  altogether  in  vain.  Every  facil- 
ity has  been  extended  by  the  authorities  of  the  College,  and  the  most  re- 
spectful attention  paid  to  our  services  by  the  Students.  At  this  place  I 
have  baptised  1  infant. 

ST.  MARY'S  CHAPEL. 

The  second  Saturday  in  each  month  has  been  given  to  this  little  congre- 
gation. On  Sunday  the  31st  of  April,  the  communion  was  administered 
to  12  communicants.  W.  M.  GREEN,  Rector. 

ST.  PAUL'S  CHURCH,  EDENTON. 

Rev.  Wm.  D.  Cairns,  late  Rector. 

Communicants — Removed  6,  died  6,  ceased  to  com- 
mune 1,  added  15» 


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Pree^nt  number — Wliite  41,  coloured  14,  55 

Besides  7  who  reside  iu  other  places  where  the  Church  has  not  been  cs-' 
fablished,  whose  names  ure,  in  consequence,  retained  on  the  parish  Regis- 
ter in  E  dent  on. 

Marriages,  6 

Baptisms — Adult,  v/hite  3,  coloured  8,  II 

Infant,   do.  11,       do.     61,  72 


83 

Confirmations,  6 

Burials,  16 

Collections — For  Bishop's  Salary,  (fee.  $100 

Missionary  purposes,  100 

*Z  Ravenscroft's  Works,  8  50 


$208  50 


Sunday  School — 6  Teachers  and  about  50  Scholars. 

'Die  Parish  and  Sunday  School  Libraries  have  been  increased. 

The  system  of  Charity  has  been  adopted  in  this  parish  with  more  thaw 
anticipated  success, — the  sum  subscribed  already  exceeding  $500  per  annum, 

100  Prayer  Books,  a  number  of  Bibles,  and  a  large  quantity  of  Tracts 
have  been  circulated  during  the  year,  in  the  parish  and  its  neighborhood, 
partly  at  the  Rector's  expense.  For  the  contribution  of  50  Prayer  Books, 
he  is  indebted  to  the  Bishop  White  P.  B.  Society,  in  Pennsylvania,  and  for 
ihe  Tracts  to  the  New  York  P.  E.  Tract  Society. 

There  are  in  the  parish  about  15  candidates  for  confirmation,  awaiting 
the  visit  of  the  Bishop, — 10  are  coloured  persons.  Two  coloured  persons 
were  confinned  by  the  Bishop  in  the  Fall,  The  present  number  of  can- 
didates from  that  class  of  our  population,  together  with  the  increasing  num- 
ber of  communicants  from  the  same,  and  the  very  large  number  of  colour- 
ed baptisms,  will  evince  the  interest  which  has  been  taken  by  them  in  the 
services  of  the  Church.  The  Rector  has  devoted  every  Sunday  night  to 
their  Religious  instruction, — the  white  congi-egation  having  very  properly 
consented  that  the  Church  should  be  used  for  their  accommodation;  and  he 
does  not  hesitate  to  give  it  as  his  opinion,  that  the  most  encouraging  pros- 
pect of  usefulness  opened  to  the  ministry  of  the  Church  in  Edenton,  is  in 
the  continuance  of  these  services  to  that  too  generally  neglected  people. 

The  parish  may  be  stated  to  be  in  a  healthy,  and,  it  is  hoped,  an  im- 
proving condition.  The  late  Rector  rejoices  in  his  successor,  and  has  no 
doubt  that  the  parish  will  continue  to  improve  under  his  faithful  ministry. 

WM.  D.  CAIRNS,  late  Rector. 

CT,  BARTHOLOMEW'S  CHURCH,  PITTSBOROUGH,  AND 
HAYWOOD,  CHATHAxM  COUNTY. 

Rev.  FhUlp  B.  Wiley,  Rector. 

Baptisms — 1  adult  and  4  children,  5 

Confirmations,  3 

Communicants — (2  dead,  2  removed,  0  added,)  3^ 

Burials,  3 

Mun-iuges,  ^ 


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Families,  18 

Children  publicly  catechised,  averag:e  number,  25 

Bible  Class,  recently  renewed,  number,  20 

Sunday  School — Teachers,  7 

Scholars,  40 

Money  collected  on  the  plan  of  systematic  charity  recom- 
mended in  the  Bishop's  circular,  and  appropriated  as 
follows: 

To  pay  annual  Assessment,  1836-7,  $30 

To  the  Gen.  Prot.  Ep.  Sunday  School  Union,    30 
To  the  Bible,  P.  B.,  Tract,  and  MLss'y  Soc'y,    70 


$130 

The  condition  and  prospects  of  the  Church  are  improving  in  Pittsbo- 
rough.  Some  important  accessions  have  been  made  to  tlie  congregation 
during  the  past  year. 

A  neat  and  comfortable  dwelling  for  the  Rector  has  been  commenced, 
and  it  will  probably  be  completed  by  the  Fall. 

At  Haywood,  the  prospect  of  organizing  a  congregation  and  building  a 
Church,  is  much  less  encouraging  than  at  the  time  of  my  last  report.  Two 
out  of  tiie  three  Episcopal  families  then  residing  there,  have  since  left  the 
place;  and  though  our  services  are  treated  with  respect,  there  is  no  reason 
to  hope,  under  present  circumstances,  that  we  shall  be  able  to  organize  for 
a  long  time  to  come. 

I  have  performed  Service  and  preached  once  at  a  place  on  Deep  river 
called  the  Gulph,  w^iere  resides  a  family  strongly  attached  to  the  Church; 
and  it  is  my  purpose  to  give  them  such  occasional  services  as  may  consist 
%'ith  my  dut}^  to  the  Church  in  Pittsborous^h. 

PHILIP  B.  WILEY,  Bedor  and  Missionary. 

ST.  PETER'S  CHURCH,  WASHINGTON. 

JRev.  John  Singdtary,  Rector, 

Communicants — White  50,  coloured  2,  52 

Baptisms — Infants  10,  adults  2,  coloured  infants  2,  14 

Assessments — St.  Peter's,  $50 

Trinity,  Beaufort  county,  20 

Calvary,  Edgecombe  county,  20 


J.  SINGELTARY,  Bector. 
CHRIST'S  CHURCH,  ELIZABETH  CITY. 

Bev.  Cameron  F.  MacRae,  Rector . 

Baptisms — Infants,  3 

Confirmations — White  6,  coloured  1,  7 

Communicants — Decrease,  by  death  2,  by  removal  6,  pre- 
sent aumber,  40 


20 

Burials,  3 

Marriag-e,  1 

Money  collected — For  the  Assessment,  $35 

At  the  village  of  Hertford,  where  I  have  officiated  on  the  second  Sunday 
in  each  month,  there  have  been — 

Baptisms — Infants,  4 

Confirmations,  2 

Moneys  collected — For  the  Assessment,  $15 

CAMERON  F.  MAC  RAE,  Rector  and  Missionary. 

CHPJST'S  CHURCH,  ROWAN  COUNTY. 

Thos.  F.  Davis,  Jr.,  Rector. 

Baptisms — Infant,  white  3,  coloured  1,  4 

Communicants — Added  1,  whole  number  77 

Burial,  1 

Money  received — Assessment,  40 

I  took  charge  of  this  congregation  in  November  last.     For   some   time 

previous,  they  had  been  deprived  of  the  services  of  a  minister.     It  is  to 

be  supposed,  therefore,  that  they  had  suffered  in  their  religious  condition. 

I  hope  there  has  been  a  reaction  among  them  for  the  better.     The  Church 

building  is  now  almost  completed.     When  finished,  it  will  afford  abundant 

room  to  a  large  congregation.     An  ample  gallery  will  be  prepared  for  the 

use  of  the  coloured  people. 

ST.  LUKE'S  CHURCH,  SALISBURY. 

Thos.  F.  Davis,  Jr.,  Rector. 

Baptisms — Infant,  white  3 

Communicants — Added  1,  whole  number  22 

Burial,  1 

Sunday  School — Scholars,  20 

Teachers,  2 

Money  received — For  assessment,  $30  50 

I  took  charge  of  this  congregation  also  in  November  last.  They  had 
likewise  suffered  from  the  want  of  Religious  services,  and  from  the  remov- 
al of  some  of  their  most  valuable  members.  I  wish  I  could  say  that  the 
present  state  of  the  Church  furnished  a  good  hope  of  better  things.  But 
there  is  little  or  no  appearance,  to  human  view,  of  spiritual  improvement. 
May  Almighty  God  pour  upon  these  congregations  the  abundance  of  his 
Heavenly  grace.  Their  Pastor  cannot  but  feel  his  own  insufficiency,  and 
deplore  the  small  apparent  fruit  of  his  labours. 

Besides  my  ministrations  at  the  foregoing  places,  I  have  preached  regu- 
larly on  every  fourth  Saturday,  and  on  one  Lord's  Day,  at  the  house  of  Mr. 
Mills,  in  Iredell  county.  There  are  in  this  neighborhood  18  communi- 
cants of  the  Church,  all  members  of  one  family.  I  baptised  here  three 
infants. 

THOS.  F.  DAVIS,  Jr.,  Hccior. 


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CALVARY  CHURCH,  ^YADESBOROUGH. 

Rev.  Samuel  I.  Johnston,  Rector, 

Baptisms — Adults,  white,  2,  infants  5,  7 

Marriages — AVhite  1,  coloured  1,  2 

Death — Infant,  1 

Communicants — Removals  4,  additions  0,  present  num- 
ber, white  24,  coloured  5,  29 
Sunday  School — Scholars,  70 
Teachers,  7 
Volumes  in  Library,                                   38 
Moneys  collected — For  Assessment,                                  $30 
Missionary  Fund,                            13 
SAMUEL  L  JOHNSTON,  Rector. 

MISSIONARY  STATION,  WASHINGTON  COUNTY,  AND 
PARTS  ADJACENT. 

Rev.  E.  M.  Forbes ,  Missionary. 

Baptisms — Infants  11,  adults  5,  16 

Communicants — Removed  6,  died  2,  added  16,  present 

number,  20 

Marriage,  1 

Funerals,  8 

I  have  distributed  between  six  and  eight  thousand  pages  of  Tracts,  fifty- 
seven  Prayer  Books,  and  eight  Bibles  and  Testaments. 

I  have  commenced  teaching  the  Blacks  committed  to  ray  care,  orally,  in 
the  Scriptures,  on  a  plan  somewhat  similar  to  that  adopted  in  Infant  Schools. 
In  this  way  I  have  so  far  instructed  them  in  the  Old  Testament  that  they 
can  answer  the  leading  questions  with  accuracy.  I  have  begun  the  New 
Testament  on  the  same  plan.  Many  of  them  are  now  able  to  make  the 
responses  in  our  Evening  Service,  with  the  exception  of  the  Psalms. 

By  the  praise\vorthy  and  untiring  efforts  of  Mr.  Hoffman,  a  Church  has 
been  built  in  the  neighborhood  of  Plymouth,  which  will  be  ready  for  con- 
secration on  the  visitation  of  our  Bishop. 

E.  M.  FORBES. 

ST.  ANDREW'S,  BURKE  COUNTY. 


Baptisms — AVhite, 

4 

Confirmed, 

3 

Collected  for  Missionary  Society, 

$4  75 

from  sale  of  Prayer  Books, 

1  75 

6  50 

LINCOLN  COUNTY. 

Confirmed— White,  2 

M.  A.  CURTIS,  Late  Miasiomr^. 


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MISSIONARY  STATION,  BEAUFORT  ct  CRAVEN  COUNTIES. 

Rev.  Harvey  S'fanhj,  Missionary. 

I  continued  to  hold  Divine  Service  at  these  Parishes  till  lost  Januarv, 
\vhen  I  found  it  necessary  to  give  my  undivided  attention  to  St.  Tliomas's 
and  St.  Paul's,  Craven  county. 

All  of  these  Parishes  remain  as  they  were  when  reported  to  last  Con- 
vention, with  the  exception  of  Swift  Creek,  Craven  county,  where,  by  the 
blessing  of  Heaven,  there  are  many  attached  to  our  doctrines  and  ordinan- 
ces:  and  the  hope  may  reasonably  be  entertained,  that  numbers  will  be 
added  to  the  Church. 

Baptiigms — St.  Thomas's,  Bath,  infant,  1 

Zion,  Beaufort  county,  infant,  1 

Trinity,  Beaufort  county,  infant  1,  adult  1,  2 

St.  Paul's,  Craven  county,  infants  18,  adults  3,     21 
Newbern,  infant,  1 

26 

Burials— St.  Paul's,  Craven,  2 

Newbern,  1 


Communicants — St.  Tliomas's  Bath,  (as  in  la.st  report,)       18 
Trinity,  Beaufort,  (1  added,)  19 

Zion,  Beaufort,  (as  in  last  report,)  1 1 

St.  Thomas's,  Craven,     (do.)  9 

St.  Paul's,  do.         added,  0 

G3 

Candidates  for  Confirmation — St.  Thomas's,  Craven,  4 

St.  Paul's,  do.  6 

10 

40  Prayer  Books  distributed  at  St.  Paul's. 

H.  STANLA',  Missionary. 

BANKS'  CHAPEL. 

Rev.  Leivis  Taylor,  Minister, 
Baptisms — coloured,  3 

Communicants— (removed  3)  3 

Marriage,  1 

Burials,  1 

Families,  4 

We  have  the  services  of  tlie  Churcli  regularly  every  other  Sunday  only, 
ill  this  place,  and  since  about  the  middle  of  February  last,  I  have  on  every 
other  Sunday  officiated  in  St.  Stephen's  Church,  Oxford. 

LEWIS  TAYLOR,  Minister, 

EMMANUEL  CHURCH,  WARRENTON,  &c. 

The  Rev.  Robert  B.  Croes  reports  tliat  he  commenced  officiating  in 
Warrenton,  "Warren  County,  in  November  last,  with  the  expectation  of  re- 


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iiiainir.QT  .six  months,  or  as  loiirr  as  an  impaired  state'  of  health  would  permii 
him  to  do  so.  During  the  six  months  that  he  lias  spent  in  North  Carolina^ 
lie  has  olTiciated  in  Emmanuel  Church,  V/arrenton,  lifteen  times  on  Sun- 
days, and  nine  or  ten  times  on  week  days;  and  in  St.  John's  parish,  AVil-- 
liamshorouu;h,  Granville  county,  ten  timei^  on  Sundays.  In  Warrenton 
there  have  been  2  baptisms,  one  of  an  adidt.  One  marriage.  Two  per- 
sons liave  been  admitted  to  the  communion,  and  one  removed.     One  has 

been  confirmed— tiie  rite  having  been  administered  in  another   Diocese; 

others  are  ready  for  contirmation.  One  funeral  in  Williamsborough.  The 
Sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Supper  has  been  administered  several  tmies,  in 
both  parishes,  and  the  collections  of  "vreekly  offerings"  which  have  been 
made  on  these  occasions,  will  be  appropriated,  for  the  most  part,  to  the 
Missionary  fund.  Three  collections  in  Y/aiTenton  amounted  to  $35  86; 
three  ditto  in  AVilliamsborough  to  ;$18  64; — Total  54  50.  Vestries  have 
lately  been  re-organized  in  both  parishes,  and  from  the  spirit  whTch  has 
been  manifested,  it  is  earnesdy  hoped  that  a  permanent  provision  will  be 
made  hereafter  for  ministers,  and  that  in  ^'i^an-enton  especially,  the  servi- 
ces of  a  clergyman  will  be  secured  for  every  Lord's  Day.  It  is  scarcely 
necessary  to  state  what  is  so  generally  kno'wn,  that  both  in  AVarren  and 
Granville  counties.  Religion  for  a  long  time  has  been  at  a  very  low  ebb. 

The  following  Report  has  been  leit^by  the  Rev.  Mr.  Norwood,  the  late 
minister,  to  be  transmitted  to  the  Convention: 

EMMANUEL  CHURCH,  WARRENTON. 

Families,  jg 
Baptisms— Adults  (coloured)  2,  infants  18,  (12  of  them 

coloured,)  20 

Confirmed — (all  coloured,)  g 
Communicants — Removed  1,  added  6,  (coloured)  died 

1,  present  number,  (Dec.  1,  1836,)  31 

Marriages,  3 

Burials,  (one  of  a  coloured  person.)  3 

ST.  JOHN'S  CHURCH,  WILLIAMSBOROUGH. 

Families,  -j- 

Marriage,  \ 

Baptism — Infant,  X 

Funeral,  j 

Communicants — Removed  I,  present  number,  14 
(The  number  at  this  time,  May  1837,  is  believed  to  be    12;   3   of  them" 
coloured.) 

CHRIST'S  CHURCH,  PENSACOLA,  (FLORIDA.) 

Rev.  Jos.  H.  Saunders,  Rector. 

The  subscriber  has  had  charge  of  diis  parish  six  months,  for  which  timer 
the  following  are  the  ititi:itiot,  viz:— 


24 

Baptisms — infants,  4 

Contirmations — (No  Bishop.) 

JMarrias^es,  3 

Funerals — (4  only  of  tlie  congregation,)  13 

Communicants — Number  on  taking  charge  9,  added  (3 

by  removal)  8,  removed  1,  present  number  16 

Sunday  School — Male  Teachers  4,  Female  Teachers  4,        8 
Number  of  Scholars,  40 

Volumes  in  Sunday  School  Library,  391 

Number  of  families  having  pews  in  Church,  42 

Christ's  Church  being  the  only  Protestant  congregation  in  the  place^ 
persons  of  various  denominations  belong  to  it; — *the  above  families,  there- 
fore, must  not  be  regarded  as  so  many  Church  families.  Besides  the  com- 
municants stated  above,  there  are  8  Presbyterian  and  Congregationalist 
communicants  residing  permanently  in  town,  who  have  been  uniform  par- 
takers at  the  altar. 

Of  the  13  funerals,  4  only  (2  infants  and  2  adults)  belonged  to  the  con- 
gregation or  town;  5  of  the  others  were  persons  who  came  in  the  last  sta- 
ges of  their  disease,  from  remote  parts  of  the  United  States,  for  the  bene- 
fit of  their  health. 

The  Sunday  School  Library  has  been  much  increased  by  a  present  of 
80  volumes  from  "the  Ladies  Association"  of  the  parish,  and  by  a  second 
donation  of  $50  worth  of  well  selected  Books,  presented  by  the  Hon'ble 
John  A.  Cameron.  The  morning  congregations  have  steadily  and  mate- 
rially increased,  while  the  responses  have  also  much  improved  in  distinct- 
ness and  animation.  An  afternoon  service  was  begun  on  my  arrival,  the 
attendance  on  which  has  also  increased,  though  not  near  equal  to  the  morn- 
ing congregation.  My  engagements  in  the  Academy  have  prevented  me 
from  having  any  night  service  during  the  week,  or  from  forming  a  Bible 
Class  of  young  persons;  both  of  which  have  been  suggested  to  me,  and 
mio-ht,  from  the  state  of  the  congregation,  be  introduced,  especially  the  lat- 
ter, with  decided  profit.  The  Protestant  population  has  rapidly  increased, 
and  must  now  be  beyond  a  thousand;  in  addition  to  whose  wants,  the  in- 
valids who  have  resorted  hither,  have  generally  been  anxious  for  spiritual 
counsel,  and  have  received,  with  much  thankfulness,  a  large  portion  of  the 
Rector's  time  and  labours.  Indeed,  the  openings  and  even  calls  for  paro- 
chial visiting  and  instruction,  have  been  far  beyond  what  my  other  engage- 
ments have  enabled  me  to  perform.  Upon  the  whole,  the  prospects  of  the 
Church  are  encouraging,  and  it  is  believed  that  her  most  judicious  friends 
are  in  pretty  good  hopes. 

JOS.  II.  SAUNDERS,  Rector. 

The  Rev.  Mr.  Green,  from  the  Standing  Committee,  reported  as  follows; 

REPORT  of  the  Standing;  Committee. 
The  only  business  of  the  Committee  during  the  past  Conventional  year, 
has  been  to  recommend  the  Rev.  Messrs.  Cameron  F.  MacRae,  Harvey 
Stunly,  and  Edward  M.  Forbes  for  Prill's  orders,  and  to  grant  to  Edwin 
Geer,  the  tcbiimonials  required  to  be  laid  before  the  Bishop  by  such  ^  de- 
sire to  become  candidates  for  Uoly  Orticra. 


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The  resignation  ofths  Kev.  Joseph  11.  SannJers,  a  member  of  the  Com- 
mittee, was  received.  And  the  committee  bejr  leave  to  express  here  their 
imfeit^ned  regret  at  losimr  his  vahiable  services,  and  their  hearty  prayers 
lor  his  success  in  his  present  tiekl  of  labour. 

AV.  iM.  GREEN,  Premlent, 

Referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Churcli. 

The  Rev.  Mr.  Buxton,  Agent  and  Secretary  of  the  Missionary  Commit- 
tee, made  the  following  Report,  which  was  read  and  accepted: — 

REPORT  of  the  Missionary  Committee. 

The  Missionary  Committee  of  the  Convention  of  the  Protestant  Episco- 
pal Church  in  the  Diocese  of  North  Carolina,  respectfully  report:  First — 
Tliat  in  pursuance  of  the  preliminary  arrangements  between  our  late  Bible, 
Prayer  Bock,  Tract  and  Missionary  Society,  on  the  one  part,  and  the  last 
Diocesan  Convention,  on  the  other  part,  mutually  agreed  upon  and  unani- 
mously confirmed, — the  affairs  of  said  society  were  closed,  and  the  Mana- 
gers, witli  the  Bishop  as  chairman,  by  appointment  of  the  Convention, 
took  nev/  ground  as  the  Missionary  Committee  of  the  same.  Upon  being 
organized,  the  committee  found  themselves  in  possession  of  fifty  Bibles, 
217  Prayer  Books,  a  quantity  of  Tracts  and  other  publications  of  approved 
character,  and  a  sum  in  the  Treasury  more  than  adequate  to  meet  the  lia- 
bilities of  this  department. 

In  a  few  weeks  after  their  appointment,  the  Committee  held  its  first  ses- 
sion at  Raleigh,  the  Rt.  Rev'd  Bishop  in  the  chair,  wdien  eflective  mea- 
sures were  taken  to  close  the  long  standing  account  w^ith  the  Protestant 
Episcopal  Press.  A  special  committee  was  appointed,  and  by  reference  to 
a  communication  from  this  Agency  herewith  enclosed,  it  appears  that  a  fi- 
nal settlement  Avith  the  press  has  been  equitably  arranged,  in  which  ths 
pretended  claim  upon  the  missionary  department  for  a  balance  of  $436  17, 
has  been  expurgated  of  error,  and  reduced  to  the  comparatively  small  sum 
of  $56  98.  This  balance  is  believed  by  your  Committee  to  be  just  and 
true,  and,  in  full  and  final  settlement  of  all  demands,  has  been  promptly 
paid.  It  is  due,  however,  to  the  Press  to  state,  that  the  Publishing  Com- 
mittee of  the  V/orks  of  the  late  Bishop  Ravenscroft,  must  share  largely  in 
the  fault  implied  in  settlements  too  long  delayed,  and  consequent  perplexi- 
ty in  which  the  account  has  been  involved.  It  is  proper  to  state  also,  that 
the  Agencies  for  the  sale  of  the  work,  appointed  by  the  Press,  and  which 
appointment  involves  the  loss  of  79  copies,  was  made  at  the  instance,  and 
upon  the  authority  of  the  "Publishing  Committee."  Under  these  circum- 
stances, all  that  could  be  reasonably  expected  by  the  Committee,  of  the 
Press,  has  been  readily  conceded — that  no  exertion  on  its  part  will  be 
spared  to  recover  the  copies  or  the  payment  therefor.  Your  Committee, 
however,  have  abandoned  all  hope  of  realizing  the  one  or  the  other. 

The  funds  which  have  been  at  the  disposal  of  the  Committee  during  ilu^'. 
past  year  amount  to  $1176  01,  of  which  the  Committee  has  appropriated 
to  the  payment  of  Salaries  due  the  Missionaries  $1069  83.  In  settlement 
with  the  Press  and  its  contingencies  $00  25,  leaving  under  the  control  of 
the  Committee,  the  sum  of  $45  97.  For  information  as  to  the  source.^ 
frwn  which  funds  have  been  derived,  and  ibv  the  particular  diabur&ements, 
your  Qommittee  respectfully  refer  to  the  Treasurer's  Report. 


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To  give  effect  to  that  feature  in  the  ^lissionaiy  Department,  which  pro- 
vides for  the  distribution  of  Bibles,  Prayer  Books  and  Tracts,  the  Commit- 
tee have  established  three  depositories,  one  at  Kaleigh,  another  at  Fayette- 
viile  and  the  third  at  Edenton.  Two  of  these  Depositories  have  heen  par- 
tially supplied,  and  the  Committee  have  voted  an  appropriation  of  two  hun- 
dred dollars  for  the  purchase  of  Books,  and  a  request  to  the  Bishop  to  fur- 
nish a  list  of  the  same. 

For  the  changes  which  have  been  effected  in  the  Missionary  Stations,  the 
additional  claims  created  in  some  instances  upon  this  department,  and  the 
relinquishment  of  claims  in  others,  your  Com.mittee  respectfully  refer  to 
the  Bishop's  official  report.  The  Rev.  Mr.  Forbes  and  the  Rev.  Mr.  Stan- 
ly, are  still  engaged  within  this  department.  In  addition,  the  following 
Congregations  have  been  aided  in  the  support  of  their  Ministers:  Calvary 
Church,  Wadesborough,  Scotland  Neck  and  Calvary  Church,  Tarborough, 
St.  Bartholomew's  Church,  Pittsborough,  and  Emmanuel  Church,  War- 
renton.  The  aggregate  nmriber  of  Baptisms  reported  from  these  Stations 
is  54;  of  Confirmations  5;  of  additions  to  the  communion  8. 

Finally,  it  is  believed  and  felt  by  your  Committee,  that  to  whatever  ex- 
tent the  efforts  of  this  department  may  have  been  put  forth  during  the  past 
year,  or  with  whatever  success  these  efforts  may  be  ultimately  crowned, 
they  are  the  operations  of  a  responsible  body  within  its  peculiar  sphere. 
In  contrast  with  the  distractions  which,  on  this  point,  have  hiilicrto  pre- 
vailed, your  Cemm.ittee  see  in  our  present  Scriptural  mode  of  Missionary 
effort,  matter  of  deep  and  heart  felt  gratulation.  The  power  "to  send  forth," 
can  pertain  to  Him  only  vvdiose  inheritance  is  the  Heathen,  and  whose  pos- 
sessions are  the  utmost  bounds  of  the  earth.  "To  go"  is  at  once  the  com- 
manded duty  and  the  glory  of  the  Church.  These  are  inalienable  in  their 
very  nature.  The  Church  cannot  exonerate  herself  of  the  dr.ty;  neither 
can  she  give  her  glory  to  another.  Her  Institutions  are  the  settled  laws  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  and  when  rightly  received,  regeneration  of  the  spirit,  sub- 
ordination to  the  spirit,  pardon,  peace,  and  eternal  life,  are  as  aciually,  as 
they  ni'cfreeli/,  conveyed  to  the  souls  of  men. 

In  this  Scriptural  view  of  the  office  of  the  Church;  of  her  delegated  pow- 
er; and  of  her  glory,  nothing  can  be  conceived  more  animating  to  the  hearts 
of  all  v/ho  love  the  Lord  Jesus  and  the  purchase  of  liis  blood,  than  to  co?i- 
tempkile  the  Church  awakened  from  her  slumber;  her  iMissionary  respon- 
sibilities assumed;  the  field  before  her;  and  herself  girded  about  and  enter- 
ing upon  the  work  which  her  Redeemer  gave  her  to  do.  Your  Committee 
see  in  her  systematic  liberality  and  missionary  exertion,  evidence,  clear, 
scriptural  and  conclusive,  that  her  daily  evening  prayer  has  gone  up,  as  a 
xnemorial  before  God.  That  God  has  been  merciful  to  her  and  blessed  her 
and  showed  to  her  the  light  of  his  countenance,  and  been  merciful  to  her — 
that  his  ways  might  be  known  upon  earth — his  saving  health  unto  all 
people,. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

JARVIS  B.  BUXTON,  8echj  and  Agent. 

The  Rev.  Mr.  MacRac,  from  the  Committ?e  on  unfinished  business  of 
the  last  Convention,  reported,  that  there  was  nothing  which  required  the 
action  of  this  Conventioni. 


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On  motion,  the  Convention  proceeded  to  the  election  of  Delegates  to  the 
General  Conventioi:,  Standing  Committee,  and  Missionary  Committee,  for 
the  ensiling  year.     The  following  vvere  duly  elected: — 

Deleo-ates  to  thz  General  Co7iventinn.—^The  Rev.  Messrs.  Freeman, 
Green,' Buxton,  and  Sin^eltary,  of  the  Cjergy;  and  Messrs.  Thomas  H. 
Wright,  Thomas  P.  Devcreux,  Charles  P.  Mallett,  and  Edward  L.  Wins- 
low,  of  the  Laity. 

SUmding  Ccminittee.^ThQ  Rev.  iNIessrs.  Freeman,  Green,  and  Bux- 
ton, of  the  Clergy;  and  Messrs.  Duncan  Cameron  and  Thomas  P.  Devc- 
reux, of  the  Laity. 

Missionary  Commit  tee. —The  Kev.  Messrs.  Buxton  and  Freeman,  of 
the  Clergy;  and  Messrs.  Charles  T.  liaigh,  John  AV.  Vf right,  and  Edward 
L.  Winslov/,  of  the  Laity. 

On  motion,  Fcsolved,  That  as  the  Rev.  Wm.  D.  Cairns,  a  Trustee_  of 
the  Theological  Seminary,  has  removed  from  this  Diocese,  the  Convention 
will  now  proceed  to  the  election  of  a  Trustee  to  supply  such  vacancy. 

On  counting  the  ballots,  the  Rev.  Wm.  M.  Green  was  elected. 

On  motion,  Resolved,  That  the  Convention  proceed  to  the  election  of 
the  first  class  of  Trustees  of  the  Episcopal  School,  for  the  ensuing  year. 

On  counting  the  votes,  the  Rev.  Mr.  Buxton  of  the  Clergy,  and  Messrs. 
Rich'd  Hines,''T.  P.  Devereux,  and  Dr.  B.  R.  Norcom,  of  the  Laity,  were 
elected. 

On  motion,  the  Convention  adjourned  to  9  o'clock  Saturday  morning. 

At  ni^rht,  Service  was  read  bv  the  Rev.  Mr.  Mott,  and  a  Sermon  preach- 
ed by  the  Rev.  Mr.  Drane,  from  the  18th  chapter  of  Luke,  and  22d  verse. 

—..►♦©  ©  ©«<— 

Saturday,  May  26th. 

The  Convention  met  pursuant  to  adjournment. 

Prayers  v\-ere  read  by  the  Bishop. 

The  Minutes  of  yesterday  were  read  and  approved. 

Joshua  Skinner,  a  Delegate  from  St.  Paul's  Church,  Edenton,  appeared 

and  took  his  seat.  r  i     n^       u 

The  Rev.  Mr.  Buxton,  from  the  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Church, 
made  the  following  Report,  which  was  read  and  accepted: — 

REPORT  of  the  Commit  tee  on  the  state  of  the  Church. 
The  committee  on  the  state  of  the  Church  respectfully  report:  That  up- 
on a  careful  survey  of  the  documents  referred  to  them  by  the  Convention, 
they  desire  to  feel  grateful  that  notwithstanding  the  extraordinary  pressure 
by  which  the  country  at  large  is  so  sensibly  affected,  and  in  the  conse- 
quences of  which  the  Church  must  fully  share,  they  discover  many  pleas- 
ing indications  of  a  general,  steady  progression  of  onr  holy  cause.  Among 
these,  the  marked  increase  over  the  preceding  year  in  the  reported  number 
of  baptisms,  of  confirmations,  and  of  additions  to  the  communion,  compen- 
sate for  some  less  cheering  facts  in  the  circumstances  of  the  Episcopal  School. 
The  number  of  baptisms  rewricd  to  this  Convontion  is  found  to  be  S97; 


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— of  confirmations  in  congrcfrations  thus  far  visited  by  the  Bishop,  GO; — 
of  additions  to  the  roinmiinion,  76.  In  all  these  interesting  particulars,  the 
Parochial  reports  very  advantageously  compare  with  those  which  have  im- 
mediately preceded.  The  number  of  marriages  reported  is  32;  and  of  bu- 
rials 7'S.  The  present  number  of  communicants  is  found  to  be  753,  exhib- 
iting a  decrease  in  the  whole  number  last  reported  of  281.  A  part  of  this 
decrease  has  passed  into  Eternity,  but  by  far  the  larger  portion  has  swell- 
ed the  tide  of  emigration  to  the  South  and  West.  Your  committee  see  no 
;«n'ound  of  discouragement  in  this  dispersion  and  consequent  reduction  of 
numbers  within  our  peculiar  sphere.  "The  field  is  the  v/orld."  The  \vorld 
to  become  fruitful  must  first  be  seeded, — and  by  emigration  now,  as  by 
y^p.vsecuiiou  form trhj,  *'they  that  are  scattered  abroad"  are  identified  with 
the  chosen  seed  of  the  Church. 

On  no  one  point  connected  with  the  Diocese,  has  your  committee  dis- 
covered matter  of  more  sincere  gratulation,  than  in  the  evidence  r.fforded 
of  an  increasing  sense  of  missionary  responsibility.  In  almost  every  par- 
ish, this  awakened  sensibility  to  baptismal  obligation,  under  the  guidance 
of  the  Bishop,  lias  systematized  Christian  liberality.  They  who  have  free- 
ly received  begin  freely  to  give;  and  the  missionary  stream,  once  scanty, 
]iarrow  and  perturbed,  begins  to  assume  an  aspect  more  worthy  of  the 
(church. 

Your  committee  will  not  close  this  Report  without  adverting  to  an  over- 
sight, which,  they  regret  to  state,  has  in  some  instances  been  created.  We 
allude  to  the  neglect  in  the  wardens  of  destitute  parishes,  to  forward  to  the 
Secretary  of  the  Convention,  in  the  form  of  a  Parochial  report,  the  exist- 
ing state  of  the  parish,  and  also  the  assessment  made  by  the  previous  Con- 
vention for  the  support  of  the  Episcopate,  and  for  the  contingent  fund. — 
Without  these  Reports,  the  real  state  of  the  Church  cannot  be  accurately 
understood,  and  without  promptness  in  forwarding  the  assessments,  the  E- 
piscopate  cannot  be  sustained.  Y^'our  committee  believe  that  no  higher  in- 
citement to  the  performance  of  this  duty  need  be  suggested,  than  a  survey 
of  the  consequence,  if  this  license  were  generally  extended  w^hcre  it  might 
as  reasonably  be  found.  All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

JARVIS  B.  BUXTON,   Chairman. 

The  Rev.  Mr.  Singeltary,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Episcopal  School, 
made  a  Report,  wliich  was  made  the  order  of  business  at  the  meeting  of 
the  Convention  this  afternoon,  at  4  o'clock. 

On  motion  of  the  Rev.  Mr.  Green,  the  following  resolutions  were  unan- 
imously adopted: — 

jResolvecU  That  this  Convention  has  heard  with  unfeigned  sorrow,  of  the 
death  of  our  late  beloved  brother,  the  Rev.  John  Avery,  D.  D. — and  that 
his  great  worth  and  I'aithful  labours  amongst  us,  justly  entitle  his  name  to 
the  long  and  grateful  remembrance  of  this  Diocese. 

Jiefiolved,  further,  That  the  Secretary  of  this  Convention  be  directed  to 
communicate  a  copy  of  this  resolution,  together  with  that  part  of  the  Bish- 
op s  Address  relating  to  the  subject,  to  his  bereaved  family. 

On  motion  of  the  Rev.  Mr.  Buxton,  the  Couvention  adjourned  for  Di- 
vine Service,  to  meet  at  4  o'clock  P.  M. 


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Service  was  performed  by  the  Rev.  Mr.  Mac  Rae,  and  a  Sermon  preach- 
ed by  the  Kev.  Mr.  Mott,  from  ISumbers,  23d  chapter  and  10th  verse. 

4  o'clock  p.  m. 
The  Convention  met  pursuant  to  adjournment. 

Dr.  Thomas  H.  AVright,  from  the  committee  of  Finance,  made  the  fol- 
lowing Report,  wbiich  was  adopted: — 

llEFOPiT  of  the  Comimitce  of  Finance. 
The  Committee  of  Finance  has  taken  into  consideration  tlie  several  mat- 
ters referred  to  them,  and  respectfully  report: 

That  the  accounts  submitted  to  the  Convention  have  been  compared  with 
the  vouchers  connected  therewith,  and  found  to  be  correct. 
Thev  exhibit  a  balance  in  the  hands  of  their  Treasurer, 
'In  favor  of  the  Diocese  of  $95  69 

In  favor  of  the  fund  of  the  Episcopate,  89  70 

In  favor  of  the  Missionary  Fund,  45  93 

S231  32 

The  fund  for  the  support  of  the  Episcopate  amounts  to  88,667  70,  of 
which  87,400  is  loaned  to  the  Episcopal  School,  and  is  satisfactorily  se- 
cured by  mortgage  on  the  property  of  that  institution. 

The  claims  of  the  Diocese  for  the  next  Conventional  year,  to  wit: — the 
Bishop's  salary.  Missionary  stations,  and  contingent  expenses,  the  com- 
mittee believe 'will  be  fully  met  by  the  balance  now  in  the  hands  of  the 
Treasurer,  the  interest  on"  the  Episcopate  fund,  the  assessments  on  parish- 
es, and  the  systematic  collections. 

For  the  ensuing  year,  the  committee  recommend  the  parishes  be  assess- 
ed as  follows: — [See  Appendix. ~\ 

TIIOS.  H.  WRIGHT,  Chairman, 

The  following  Report  and  accompanying  Resolution  from  the  committee 
on  the  Episcopal  School,  was  called  up  and  adopted: — 

BE  PORT  of  the  Commitfce  on  the  Episcopal  School, 
The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  School,  report: 

That  upon  examination  of  the  Report  of  the  Treasurer  of  the 
School  made  to  the  Trustees,  and  upon  an  estimate  of  the  liabilities  of  the 
School,  they  find  its  pecuniary  condition  greatly  embarrassed.  The  School 
owes  within  a  fraction  of  ^20,'OCC:  of  this  sum  $1600,  being  the  amount  due 
for  the  purchase  of  the  land,  and  $7,400,  being  the  amount  of  the  Episco- 
pal Fund,  are  liens  upon  the  property  of  the  School;  $6000  are  due  the 
Bank,  having  been  borrowed  upon  the  personal  responsibility  of  the  Trus- 
tees. The  residue,  consisting  of  salaries  and  other  current  expenses  of  the 
School,  was  contracted,  it  is  presumed,  by  the  corporation.  It  is  proper 
also  to  state,  that  the  expenses  of  the  School  for  the  last  twelve  months, 
have  exceeded  the  receipts  lor  board  and  tuition  by  the  sum  of  82,000.  To 
enable  the  trustees  to  open  the  School  for  'another  session  under  circum- 
stances which  will  give  even  a  hope  of  its  continuance  for  even  six  months, 
it  is  indispensible  that  tlie  lum  of  e^5,000  should  be  raided  before  the  vaca- 
tion, which  v/ill  take  place  on  the  15th  of  next  month. 


;?  80 

-The  ComiTiittse  are  unable  to  devise  any  specific  plan  which  appears  to 
them  practicable  and  expedient,  to  meet  these  diffi cullies.  But  as  the  sum- 
mer exam.ination  of  the  Gcholars  will  take  place  on  the  12 ih  of  next  month, 
and  as  it  is  pfebable  many  cf  the  friends  of  the  School  M'ill  be  present  on 
that  occasion,  and  as  the  School  must  inevitably  sink  beneath  the  burden 
which  oppresses,  if  not  relieved  by  that  timiO, — the  Committee  recom- 
mend that  the  whole  matter  be  referred  to  the  Trustees  of  the  School,  in- 
vesting them  vv'ith  power,  so  far  as  the  assent  of  this  Convention  is  neces- 
sary or  proper,  to  act  in  the  premises  as  to  them  may  seem  most  conducive 
to  the  several  interests  concerned. 

The  Committee,  therefore,  propose  the  following  Resolution  for  the  a- 
doption  of  the  Convention: 

Besolvcd,  That  this  Convention  give  their  assent  and  authority  to  the 
Trustees  of  the  Episcopal  School,  to  manage  its  affairs  and  property  in 
such  manner  as  they  may  judge  most  conducive  to  the  interests  concerned; 
first,  to  sustain  and  carry  on  the  School  according  to  its  original  plan,  if  it 
is  practicable  and  expedient,  if  not,  then  to  divert  the  property  to  such  uses, 
or  so  dispose  of  it,  by  sale,  lease  or  otherwise,  as  in  their  judgment  may 
best  comport  v/ith  the  interests  of  the  Diocese  and  the  claims  to  be  pro- 
tected. Provided.,  and  it  is  hereby  declared,  That  nothing  herein  con- 
tained is  intended  to  waive,  or  in  any  manner  impair  the  lien  of  the  Epis- 
copal Fund  upon  the  property  of  the  School. 
Respecifuily  submitted, 

J.  SINGELTARY,  Chairman, 

On  motion,  Besolved,  That  the  Report  of  the  Rector,  and  the  documents 
relating  to  the  Episcopal  School,  be  referred  to  the  Trustees. 

John  W.  V/rigiit.  Esq.  v/as  unanimously  re-elected  Treasurer  of  the 
Diocese,  for  the  ensuing  year. 

On  motion,  Eesohed,  That  the  next  Annual  Convention  of  the  Church 
in  this  Dioeese,  be  held  in  St.  Bartholomevv^'s  Church,  Pittsborough,  on 
the  first  Wednesday  in  June,  1838. 

On  motion  of  E.  L.  Winslow, 

"Whereas  a  crisis  has  arrived  in  the  affairs  of  the  Episcopal  School  of 
North  Carolina,  and  the  existence  of  that  Institution,  so  valuable  in  its  cha- 
racter, and  calculated  to  produce  lasting  benefits  to  the  Church  in  North 
Carolina,  depends  on  a  liberal,  generous,  and  prompt  elTort  on  the  part  of 
the  friends  of  the  Church  in  this  Diocese: 

Resolved,  That  the  Bishop  be  requested  to  appoint  one  or  more  Agents, 
to  proceed  forthwiih  to  make  collections  in  aid  of  the  present  necessities  of 
the  School,  and  make  report  to  the  Trustees  at  the  ensuing  Examination. 

On  motion.  Resolved,  That  700  copies  of  the  Journals  of  this  Conven- 
tion be  published. 

The  Convention  adjourned  to  Monday,  6  o'clock  A.  M. 

At  night,  Service  was  performed  by  the  Rev.  Mr.  Davis,  and  a  Sermon 
preached  by  the  Rt.  Rev.  the  Bishop,  from  8th  cliapter  of  Luke,  18th  verse. 
After  cervices,  the  rite  of  confirmation  was  administered  to  11  persons. 

On  Sunday  morning,  Service  was  performed  by  the  Rev.  IMr.  Drane, 


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and  a  Sermon  preached  by  the  Bishop,  from  19th  chapter  of^^Liike,  10th 
verse.  During  the  services,  the  lioly  communion  v/as  administered  to  160 
recipients. 

In  the  afternoon,  Service  was  read  by  the  Rev.  ^Tr.  Forbes,  and  a  Ser- 
mon preached  by  the  Rev.  Mr.  Stanly,  from  the  7th  chapter  of  Luke,  14th 
verse. 

At  night,  Service  Avas  read  by  the  Right  Rev.  the  Bishop,  and  a  Sermon 
preached  by  the  Rev.  Mr.  Freeman,  in  aid  of  the  Missionary  operations  of 
the  Diocese.     A  collection  Avas  madj  amounting  to  $200. 

Monday,  6  o'clock  a.  m. 

The  Convention  met  pursuant  to  adjournment. 

Prayers  were  read  by  the  Bishop. 

The  Minutes  of  Saturday  Avere  read  and  approved. 

On  motion  of  Dr.  Thomas  H.  Wright, 

Resolved,  That  it  is  the  opinion  of  this  Convention,  that  the  Rule  of  the 
Episcopal  School  prohibiting  the  admission  of  boys  over  a  certain  age,  is 
prejudicial  to  the  interest  of  that  Institution,  and  respectfully  recommend  to 
the  Trustees  to  abolish  the  same. 

On  motion  of  the  Rev.  Mr.  Freeman, 

Whereas,  great  inconvenience  has  been  felt  from  the  occasional  intro- 
duction into  the  congregations  of  this  Diocese,  of  copies  of  the  Book  of 
Common  Prayer,  Avhich  do  not  contain  the  whole  book  of  Psalms  in  Me- 
tre, and  there' is  danger  that  the  inconvenience  will  be  greatly  increased  in 
a  few  years,  by  the  scarcity  of  the  Standard  edition  of  the  Book  of  Com- 
mon Prayer  established  by  the  Church: 

ResoheJ,  That  the  subject  be  referred  to  the  Missionary  Committee, 
with  instructions  to  report  to  the  next  Convention. 

No  other  business  coming  before  the  Convention,  after  singing  a  few 
verses  of  the  123d  Psalm,  and  benediction  by  the  Bishop,  the  Convention 
adiourned. 

EDWARD  LEE  \YIXSLOW,  Secretary. 


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iiiPiPiass'E^nSo 


RATES  OF  ASSESSMENTS, 

On  the  several  Congregafions,  for  the  Bi^hojys  Salary  and  Contingent 
Fund,  for  the  year  1837. 

St.  James's  Clmrcli,  Wili-nins^ton,  ^HS 

St.  John's  Church,  Fayetteviile,  1^5 

Christ's  Church,  Newbern,  ^'^^ 

St.  Paul's  Church,  Edeuton,  160 

— -^ St.  Matthew's  and  St.  Clary's,  Orange  county,  50 

Christ's  Church,  Kaleigh,  160 

St.  Peter's  Church,  Washington,  i>0 

Christ's  Church,  Elizabeth  City,  ^^ 
St.  Luke's  Church,  Salisbury 


30 


0 


Christ's  Church,  Rowan,  ^^ 

Emmanuel  Church,  Warrenton,  yO 

St.  John's  Church,  Williamsborough,  ^0 

Trinity  Chapel,  Beaufort,  20 

St.  Thomas's  Church,  Bath,  20 

Trinity  Church,  Scotland  Neck,  30 

St.  Thomas's  Church,  Craven,  1^ 

Calvary  Church,  AVadesborough,  ^^ 

St.  Bartholomew's  Church,  Pittsborough,  40 

St.  Stephen's  Church,  Oxford,  ^^ 

St.  John's  in  the  VvliderneGS,  ^0 

Zion  Chapel,  Beaufort,  1^ 

Calvary  Church,  Tarborough,  20 

?,iissio"nary  Station,  Louiiibur;^,  10 

Su  Piiul't'.  S^vift  Creek,  1^ 


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Dii. 


Diocese  of  ^i'^ortli  Carolina,  in  account 


lo3b, 
iMay  10. 
Juiio  1. 
Ocl.  1. 

]837, 

I'cb'y  8. 


April  4. 


Tu  CjsIi  pnid  lo  lit.  Rev.  L.  S.  Ives,  on  account  ot'salary, 
Du.  K.  J.  Halt),  lor  printing  700  copitjs  of  llic  Juuriial  ol"  1S3G,  , 
Do.  dralt  ol"  lU   liev.  L.  IS.  Ives,  on  iiccouiil  olCilary,  ' 

Do.     do.  I'avor     E.  13.  l'"rttii»aii,  j 

Do.     assessmont  of  General  Convention,  per  receipt,  j 

Do.  Rl.  Rev.  L.  S.  Ivus,  tor  expenses  in  Episcopal  visitations,  j 
keeping  iiorse,  &lc.  from  Eeb'y,  1830,  to  Fub'y,  lc'37,       * 
Do.  do.  lor  ])oi>lagcs  for  12  niontlis. 

Do.  in  full  of  salary  to  l.st  March,  1837, 
Do.  draft  of  Rt.  Rev.  L.  iS.  Ives,  in  part  of  salary, 
Tu  balance  ou  hand, 


aouu 

1)1 

lUU 
IGU 

10 

399  2.^ 

5G  U5 

127  5U 

2on 

93  09 


$1739  46 


SUMMARY. 


Amount  received  for  assessments  and  contributions, 
J^o.  l',,r  interest  on  funds  invested, 

(Jasli  on  hand  at  last  Convention, 

Payments  on  aci;ount  of  LJi.sliop's  salary, 

Do.  lor  L-Apenseh  in    Episcopal  visituiions,    prinlin|» 

and  oihof  contiu-ieni  tliargts, 
Bahacc  iu  Tryaaurtr's  liuudu, 


Journals, 


$1299  03 
376 
64  43 

1067  50 

5.56  27 
95  69 


$1739  45 


1739  46 


35 


with  the  Treasurer  of  the  Coivcriiion. 


Cr. 


Apr.  29,1  Ky  hnlanm  on  hand  por  ptatemont  rend  to  Convention  of  183G 


May  10, 


18: 


Feb.  10, 

14, 

May  25, 


Casli  for  cnlloclions  at  Cnnventinn,  viz: 
From  Christ's  Church,  lialeip^li,  for  assess't  pay 
('alvary  Churoli,  Wad<-phornnjrh, 
Trinity  Chnrcli,  Scnlhuid  Nock, 
St.  Polnr's  Chnrf^ti,  Wnf:Iiinj:;ton, 
St.  Paul's  Church,  EHontnn,  bahmco  of 
St.  Jamps's  Church,  Wilmington, 

-^   St.  Mntlhow's  and  St.  M!iry'>-,  Orange, 

St.  Bartholomew's  Church,  Pittsborough 
Calvary  Churcli,  Tarbnrongb, 
Christ's  Church,  Klizahclli  City, 
Trinitv  Chnrch,  Ijoautbrt, 
St.  John's  Church,  Fiiyettcvillo, 
Christ's  Church,  Rownn, 
St.  Luke's  Church,  Salisbury, 
St.  Andrew's  Cliurch,  I>urkp, 
Emmanuel  Churcli,  Warrenton, 
St.  John's  Church,  VVilliamsborougl), 
St.  Tlioma.ts's  Church,  Craven, 
Christ's  Church,  N^wbern, 
Cash  from  Trcns'r  Epis.  School  for  interest  nn  loan  to  them 

from  10th  Aug.  1836  to  10th  Feb'y,  1S37, 
Do.  from  Bi.shop  Ives,  contrihulion  frotn  ciirist's  Ch.  Rowan. 
Do.  from       do.  do.  St.  Luke's  Ch.  Salisbury, 

Do.  from  T3ank  of  C.  Fear  for  dividends  nn  l.'>  sliares  Stock, 
viz:  July,  1836,  Nov.  1836,  Jan'y,  1837, 


$64  43 


iblo  May  1836, 

175 

Do. 

25 

Do. 

20 

Do. 

50 

Do. 

.54  23 

Do. 

175 

Do. 

50 

Do. 

25 

Do. 

20 

Do. 

50 

Do. 

20 

Do. 

175 

Do. 

11  .'■,0 

Do. 

37  80 

Do. 

15  50 

Do. 

30 

Do. 

30 

1S35  and  183G, 

22 

D^, 

300 

222 
8 
5 

154 


SI 739  46 


By  balavipe. 


$95  69 


J.  Vi\  ■WRIGHT,   Treasurer. 


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Dr 


Fimd  for  fhe  I^piscopatej  in  account 


Muv  25,1  To  sf'niiritiPB  in  Trcnpnrer'R  Iinnd^,  viz.  I 

j  I  I  Shares  Cape  Fear  R  ink  Slock,  at  ropf,  ,$     998 

15  Sliurps  Sfiie  Bank  Do.  12  por  cont.  mipairl,  180  j 

Loan  to  tlie  Episcopal  School  ol'N.  C,  pr.  receipt,     7,400 

Cash  on  linnd,  1 


$0,578 
89  70 


S8.r.67  70 


Dr. 


Missionary  Fandy  in  account  icith 


]?.?6. 

May  10. 

ToC 

ash  paid  t 

r,  Rev.  Mr.  Curlis,  salary  !o  l.st  Juno,  1836, 

$100 

J).,. 

Rev.  I\lr.  Wiley.            '                   Ho. 

100 

Dr. 

R«-v.  Mr.  Stanley,                            do. 

100 

])o. 

\V.  C.  Lord,  froijjht  of  Roolcs  from  N.  Yor)?, 

50 

July  2 

])o. 

Rf;v.  S.  {.  Johnston.  P.il-iry  to  l.«!t  June,  1636, 

50 

Do. 

Rev.  Mr.  Cairns,  hajance  of  his  nrcount. 

69  83 

Fopt  23 

Do. 

Rev.  Mr.  Stanley,  salary  to  1st.  Dec.  lb'36, 

100 

Oct.  3 

Do. 

Rev.  Mr.  VVi!«'y^                                  do. 

100 

24. 

Do. 

Proipslant  Episcopal  Prpss,  New  York,  in  full 
of  thoir  acf;oi).it    (or    publioalion    of  Bishop 
Itavenserofl's  VVorh.«;  and  Bonks  furnished, 

57  26 

Pnc.  13 

Do. 

Rev.  Mr.  (:nrti.<=.  Fr,i,,ry  to  1st.  D,.c.  1836, 

101) 

])0. 

Freight  of  Books  from  Wilmioj^lon, 

2  49 

18.37. 

Feb'v  15 

Do. 

Rev.  Mr.  Johnston,  salary  to  1st  March,  1837, 

150 

Do. 

Rev.  Mr.  (>oej»,                                do. 

50 

Do. 

Rov.  Mr.  Forbffl,             .^o.  2Rlh  Jan'y,  18^7, 

100 

?.T'ch  28. 

D'.. 

Rev.  Mr.  Stanh'y,           do.  1st  Maroli,  1837, 

50 

May  25 

Nfl'.r 

account  A 

r  balance  on  iiarid. 

45  93 

85176  01 

Oi\  hanO  nl  l^ist  ronvenlinn, 
t  oniri'jntioHF  since  received, 

/.ppliff^  in  aid  ofpal.irieF. 

J^o.  yrtUiMppnt  with  Frof.  Epi?,  Tfo^f,  and  contingent  cxpenecs 

^i*«)i»ficp  on  hund, 


Oinc  01 


117C  01 


87 


ivith  the  Treasurer  of  the  Convention, 


Cr. 


163b. 
Apr.  29, 


Jnno  10. 
18.37, 
Apr.  20, 


By  cash  ann  socnrilies  on  hand  as  reported  to  Convention  of 
1S3G, 

Viz.  Cash, 

11  SharRS  Capp>  Fear  Bank  Stock,  nt  rnpt. 

l.T  Slinrf?  Siril.^  Hniik  Do.  12  per  f-rnt.  nnpaifl. 

Loan  to  the  Episcopal  Sc-li..ol  ofNnrlli  Caf-Iina, 

Cash  from  M.  C.  Stephtjns,  for  his  4lh  inslalmenl, 

Do.  from  F.  J.  Cutlar,  in  full  for  his  subscription, 


998 

]8() 

7,4UH 

10 

25 


.<$8,6f.: 


J.  W,  Wright  J  Treasurer  of  the  Convention, 


Cr. 


1636. 
May  10, 


1837, 
Feb'y  13 

U 
May  20 


By  amount  transferred  from  credit  of  the  Episcopal  Bible,  Tract 
and  Missionary  Society  of  North  Carolina,  beinjrhalunce 
of  ihat  account,  as  reported  to  Convention  of  1836, 
By  contril)utions  to  this  fund  at  Convention  of  1836,  viz: 
From  Christ's  Church,  Raleigh, 

.  St.  Matthew's  Church,  Hillsborough, 

St.  Bartholomew's  Churcli,  Pittsborough, 

Calvary  Church,  Wadesborough, 

Ciirisi's  Church,  Eli/nbeth  City, 

E.'ninanuel  Church,  Warrenton, 

Rev.  Mr.  Buxton,  for  contributions  in  Sampson  county. 

Rev.  Mr.  Curtis,  do.  Lincoln, 

Ditto,  do.  Mecklenburg, 

Rev.  Mr.  Sincellary,  for  collpctinns  by  liim, 
Rev.  Mr.  Curtis,  for  sales  of  Books, 
Rev.  Mr.  Borke,  for  collection  at  Convention, 
Cash  from  Rev.  Mr.  Johnston,  for  contribution  from   Calvary 
Church.  Wadesborough, 
Do.  Rt.  Rev.  Bishop  Jvcs,  ironi  Mrs.  Sarah  Polk, 

Do.  E.  J.  Hale,  for  sales  of  Books, 


9.!S.   Bv  halanro. 


S800  54 


75 

25 

42 

65 

12 

11 

2G  62 

4 

11 

19 

4 

65 

12 

1 

25 

74 

21 

20 

10 

6 

.^0 

81176 

01 

S45  93 


J.  W.  WRIGHT,  Treasurer. 


The  next  Annual  Convention  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal 
Church,  in  the  Diocese  of  North  Carolina,  will  be  held  in 
St.  Bartholomew's  Churcli,  Pittshorough,  on  the  second 
Wednesday  in  June,  1838. 


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