Met pursuant to adjournment.

Rev. Mr. JOHNSON prayed.

10. The plan of a Constitution presented in the forenoon was again read, and being taken up article by article, was discussed, and adopted as far as the sixth article.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. SEMPLE.

Adjourned to half past 8 o'clock to-morrow morning.

SATURDAY, May 21.

Met agreeably to adjournment.

Rev. Mr. WILLIAMS prayed.

11. Resumed the consideration of the remaining articles, which, with some amendments, were adopted-Agreed to postpone the second reading until the afternoon.

Rev. Mr. MONTANYE prayed.

Adjourned to half past 3 o'clock.

Met pursuant to adjournment.

Rev. Mr. BOLLES prayed.

12. Proceeded to a second reading of the Constitution. Some amendments were proposed to the 12th article, which were agreed to. On a third reading, the important question was put by the President in the following words; "Shall this Constitution as now "read be adopted, as the basis of union, and the rule of conduct to "be observed by this Convention and its board of Commissioners ?" The vote was unanimously passed in the affirmative, by the rising of the members.

13. Resolved that the President be requested to furnish an ab. stract of the sermon delivered by him on Wednesday evening last, for publication with these minutes.

14. Agreed, that the members, in their individual capacity, furnish Rev. Mr. Rice with the names of Persons whom they conceive most eligible for members of the board of Commissioners, with a view to assist the Convention in the choice about to be made. Rev. Mr. HOUGH prayed Adjourned to Monday 10 o'clock A. M.

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MONDAY MAY 23.

Met pursuant to adjournment.

REV. MR. RANALDSON prayed.

15. Resolved that the President, the Secretary, and the Rev. Dr. Staughton be a Committee, to superintend the printing and distribution of the Constitution, the afore-mentioned address, the abstract of the opening Sermon, and the minutes. To this Committee Dr. Holcombe was afterwards added.

16. Resolved, that the next meeting of this Convention shall be held in Philadelphia, on the first Wednesday in May, A. D. 1817.

17. Resolved, that an arrangement be made by the board of Commissioners, about to be established, for the preaching of a sermon before the Convention on the evening of the first day of their next meeting, by the appointment of a suitable person to perform the Service, and of another to supply his place in case of failure; and that at least six months previous notice shall be given to the persons concerned-On which occasion, after the sermon, a collection shall be made in aid of the Missionary fund.

18. Proceeded to elect the board of Commissioners, agreeably to the Constitution; when the following persons were returned as duly chosen.

Richard Farman, Wm. Rogers, Henry Holcombe, Wm. Staughton, Thomas Baldwin, Burgiss Allison, James A. Ranaldson, Daniel Dodge, Obadiah Brown, John Williams, William White, John P. Peckworth, Wm. B. Johnson, Robert B. Semple, Stephen Gano, Lucius Bolles, Lewis Richards, Matthias B. Tallmadge, Jeremiah Vardeman, H. G. Jones, and William Moulder.

19. Resolved, that it be, and it is hereby recommended to the several societies and public bodies in connection, to maintain constant and affectionate intercouse with the corresponding Secretary, communicating all information to him in their power, which may conduce to the interest of the whole.

20. Resolved that the Recording Secretary be requested to insert first in the book, which shall contain the proceedings of the board, the minutes of the present Convention, and the Constitution.

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21. Dr. Rogers, reported a donation of fifty dollars from a lady, intended to aid the designs of this Convention. He is requested to return her their grateful acknowledgments-Dr. Staughton also is requested to present the thanks of this body to Mr. T. Dobson, for the donation of a blank book for their records.

Rev. MR. WHITE prayed.

Adjourned to 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

TUESDAY, May 24,

Met agreeably to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. MR. PROUDFOOT.

22. The President produced the sum of one hundred dollars, which had been placed in his hands by the Honorable Judge Tallmadge, as a donation to the Mission Fund: for which the thanks of the Convention were returned to the worthy Donor.

23. The following Gentlemen were chosen Honorary Members of this body;

Robert Ralston, Esq. Philadelphia.

Hon. Jonas Galucia, Vermont.

Captain Benjamin Wickes, Philadelphia.

John Bolton, Esq. Savannah.

Rev. Thomas B. Montanye.

24. A letter was received through Rev. Dr. Rogers from Mr. W. W. Woodward, relative to the publication of Dr. Gill's exposition of the Old Testament; the New Testament having been, by that Gentleman, already printed. This Convention recommend to the churches throughout the Union to give the publication their united and liberal support. Dr. Rogers is requested to answer Mr. Woodward's communication.

25. Mr. Waldo of George Town, South Carolina, through the medium of Rev. Mr. Rice, offered conditionally, certain profits, for the use of this body, from the publication of his elementary works for the use of Schools, which have by good judges been pronounced truly valuable. The Convention entertain a lively sense of his benevolence, and request Mr. Rice, to write him on the subject.

26. A Committee consisting of Dr. Furman, Dr. Baldwin, and Dr. Staughton, were appointed to receive for safe-keeping such monies as have been transmitted from the several Societies, until placed in the hands of the treasurer elect.

27. The business of the Convention being closed, its session was dissolved by an address from the President, followed with prayer and a benediction.

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BAPTIST BOARD FOR FOREIGN MISSIONS.

TUESDAY, May 24th, 1814.-12 o'clock.

Met at the first Baptist Meeting-house Philadelphia; the following members present: Furman, Holcombe, Baldwin, Rogers, Allison, Gano, White, Ranaldson, Tallmadge, Richards, Staughton, Williams, Bolles, Johnson, Moulder.

1. Dr. Baldwin was called to the chair, Mr. Johnson was requested to act as secretary.

2. Proceeded to the election of officers, when Dr. Furman was chosen President; but he declined the office, on account of his great distance from the seat of the board. Dr. Baldwin was then elected to the Presidency. Dr. Holcombe was chosen first, and Dr. Rogers second Vice-President. Judge Tallmage was elected Treasurer; but declining, on account of the delicate state of his health, Mr. John Cauldwell of New-York was chosen to that office. Rev. Mr. GANO prayed.

Adjourned to 3 o'clock, P. M.

Met according to adjournment.

Dr. ROGERS prayed.

3. The board resumed the election of officers, when Dr. Staughton was chosen corresponding Secretary, and the Rev. Mr. White recording Secretary.

4. A committee, consisting of Judge Tallmadge, Mr. Bolles and Mr. Johnson, was appointed to prepare certain by-laws for the government of the board.

Adjourned to meet at the Baptist Meeting-house in Sansom-street,

to-morrow morning, 10 o'clock.

1. Certain communications were made to the board by the Rev. Mr. Rice, containing remarks on fields for Missionary labour; together with a statement of the monies he had received and expended on his journey to the southern states: on which resolved-That the Board possess a high sense of the zealous, disinterested and faithful services of their beloved brother, and feel a lively emotion of gratitude to the Lord, for the success with which his labours have been crowned. Ordered that the communication be published. 2. Resolved, That Mr. Rice be appointed, under the patronage of this board, as their Missionary, to continue his itinerant services, in these United States, for a reasonable time; with a view to excite the public mind more generally, to engage in Missionary exertions; and to assist in originating Societies, or Institutions, for carrying the Missionary design into execution.

3. On motion, Resolved, That the Rev. Adoniram Judson, now in India, be considered as a Missionary, under the care and direction of this Board; of which he shall be informed without delay: That provision be made for the support of him and his family accordingly: and that one thousand dollars be transmitted to him by the first safe opportunity: That the Secretary of the Particular Baptist Society, for Missions in England, be informed of this transaction; and that this Board has assumed the pledge given by the Boston Mission Society, to pay any bills which may be drawn on them, in consequence of advances they may have made in favour of Mr. and Mrs. Judson.

4. Resolved, That our brother Judson be requested, for the present, to pursue his pious labours in such places as, in his judgment, may appear most promising; and that he communicate his views of future permanent stations to this board, as early as he conveniently can.

5. Resolved, That the proceedings of the late Convention, and of this board be communicated to the Baptist Missionary Society in England, and to their Missionaries at Serampore, assuring them that it is the desire of this board to hold an affectionate intercourse