Resolved, That this discussion be for the present postponed.

Resolved, That this Convention take measures to ascertain immediately the financial condition of the Columbian College, with a view to relieve it from present embarrassment.

Resolved, That the above resolution be referred to a Committee on the concerns of the College to be hereafter appointed.

Resolved, That Messrs. Semple, Going and Mercer be a committee to devise if possible, and present at 3 o'clock, some plan of arrangement on the subject of placing Mr. Rice's name on the list of nomination for Trustees. Adjourned.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Olmstead.

Met at 3 o'clock. Mr. Maclay prayed. The committee having entered, made the following report.

"Mr. Rice having declared his determination to devote his time to the colection of funds for the College, and never again to perform any part of the service of disubursing monies on account of the College, unless specially directed so to do by a resolution of the Board of Trustees; and having also expressed his determination to retire from a seat in the Board of Trustees, provided he shall be found in the opinion of the Convention on the investigation which he has invited, unworthy of that office, it is the opinion of the Committee that his name ought to be placed on the list for Trustees."

The report was accepted, and Mr. Rice's name was accordingly added.

After some further alterations made by the Convention,

Resolved, That Messrs. Stokes and Ruggles be a committee to forward the nomination and votes, by Messenger and by Mail; with liberty to draw on the Treasurer for expenses of a Messenger if they should send one. Adjourned. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Ball.

Saturday, April 29. Met at 9 o'clock. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Leonard. Minutes were read.

Rev. Mr. McCoy, Missionary from Carey Station, was invited to a seat.

The Board of Managers were called on for some statement of their proceedings since the last Convention, but not being yet prepared, time was allowed them till Monday next.

The printed statement of accounts of

Archibald Maclay,
Henry Jackson.

4. On the Burman Mission, Messrs. Daniel Sharp,

William Staughton,
Thomas Brown,
Francis Wayland, jr.
Lucius Bolles.

5. On accounts with the Missionaries in India.

Messrs. Daniel Sharp,

Samuel Cornelius,
Eli Ball.

6. On the African Mission. Messrs. William Staughton, Lucius Bolles,

Thomas.

Francis Wayland, jr.

The Committee on Agents' Accounts, reported that they had been referred to former numbers of the Luminary and Annual Reports, and a recent Manuscript Account, and that they were not able to accomplish an investigation from such

resources

Resolved, That the Agent be directed to furnish a Manuscript Account current to the Committee by to morrow morning. The Report of the Committee on the Burman Mission, was read and accepted. The President announced Dr. Staughton, Dr. Bolles, J. Mercer, J. Kerr and N. Ken

Star.

James Loring.

Resolved, That the President be Chairman of that Committee.

The President announced Messrs. Peck, Rice, Maylin, and Chase as a Committee on domestic Missions.

Resolved, That the accounts of the Columbian College be presented to the

lege.

afternoon.

morrow.

Adjourned to 9 o'clock to Rev. Mr. Jones prayed.

Tuesday, May 2, 1826.

Convention met at 9 o'clock.

Rev. Mr. Wilcox prayed.

The Committee on our account with the English Missionaries in India reported, "That on inquiry they found that they had no facts on which to report except what are contained in the Treasurer's Report, and therefore beg leave to be discharged."

Resolved, That the request of the Committee be granted.

Resolved, That the Committee on the Star and Luminary be instructed to inquire into the state of the property which at the last meeting of the Convention the Agent estimated to be worth $10,000, and which he then proposed to deed to the Convention without delay.

Resolved, That the communication of the Agent read yesterday morning, and now lying on the table be referred to the Committee on the conduct of the Agent.

Messrs. Stokes, Peck, Leonard and McCoy, were appointed a Committee on the communication from the American S. S. Union. Adjourned to 12 o'clock. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Wayland.

Met at 12 o'clock.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Dagg. The report of the Board of Managers was called for, which was accordingly produced, with documents accompanying, &c.

Resolved, That it lie on the table. Adjourned to 9 o'clock to morrow morning. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Brantley.

Wednesday, May 3, 1826.

Prayer by Dr. Kendrick.

The Minutes were read, the roll of Delegates called and corrected.

The Report of the Committee on the African Mission was read and accepted. See Appendix (A.) Whereupon

Resolved, That this Convention, as far as their information has extended, cordially approve of the Missionary labours of the Rev. Lott Carey in Africa.

Resolved, That the interests of the African Mission be particularly recommend

ed to the attention of the Board.

Resolved, That this Convention regard with deep interest the objects and the exertions of the American Colonization Society in the establishment of their Colony at Liberia in Africa-and as the enlargement and support of this Colony is intimately connected with the progress of Missions in that part of the world, we readily recommend to the friends of Africa of our own denomination particularly to take collections on the 4th day of July, and at any other proper seasons, in aid of the funds of the Colonization Society.

Resolved, That it be recommended to the Board to employ an Agent or Agents for the express purpose of soliciting donations and collecting funds for the support of our Missionary operations at Liberia in Africa.

The Report of the Committee on establishing a Mission in Mexico or South America, was read and accepted.

See Appendix (B.)

The Report of the Committee on the Carey and Thomas Stations was read.

Resolved, That the report be recommitted to the Committee, and that Dr. Staughton be added.

The Report of the Committee on the concerns of the Luminary and Star, with the property deeded to the Convention by the Agent, was read and accepted.

See Appendix (C.)

Resolved, That the recommendation of the committee appended to their report be adopted.

Resolved, That if the Board find it expedient to re-convey to Mr. Rice the property of which he was the donor, that they be fully authorized to do so on behalf of the Convention.

The Committee on the Charter reported the entire validity of that instrument, At the proposal of the Committee on the Carey and Thomas Stations, Rev. Mr. McCoy was requested to make a full and verbal statement of such points as he considered important to be known by this Convention. Rev. Mr. McCoy continued till the hour of adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Gammell.

C

Thursday, May 4th.

Convention met at 9 o'clock.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. McCoy.

The Report of the Committee on the Carey and Thomas Stations was read and accepted.

See Appendix (D.)

Whereupon

Resolved, That the unfavorable reports, alluded to in the Report of your Com mittee of 1823, are altogether unfounded, and that we entertain unshaken confidence in the integrity and missionary zeal of the Rev. Mr. McCoy.

Resolved, That it is expedient and necessary to adopt an uniform rule for the support of our Indian Stations, and the compensation of Missionaries there employed :—

Resolved, That if in the opinion of the Board it be deemed expedient, a memorial be presented, at the next session of Congress, expressive of the entire ap probation of this body of the plan of the present Secretary of War to colonize the Indians in the West, and of our readiness to co-operate in the measure; and praying Congress to increase the appropriation to aid Indian reform.

The Report of the Committee on the Agent's Accounts was read and accepted. See Appendix (E.)

The Report of the Committee on the communication from the Corresponding Secretary of the American Sund. School Union was read and accepted.

See Appendix (F.) Whereupon

Resolved, That this Convention view with lively interest the extensive operaAmerican Sunday School Union, and tions, and growing prosperity of the that the Secretary of this Convention be requested to return a friendly answer to the letter received from that body, accompanied by a copy of this report and resolutions,

Resolved, That the particular attention of our denomination be urged to the support and establishment of Sabbath Schools. Much has already been done, but such is the wideness of the field of labour, that new and vigorous exertions are highly necessary.

cock, Eastman, Keir and Gammell be a Resolved, That brethren Semple, BabCommittee to prepare a nomination for the next Board of Managers.

Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to examine into and report the best location for the Board of Managers of this Convention.

Convention met.

Friday, May 5th.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Knowles. The consideration of the report of the Committee on Domestic Missions was called for, and it was

Resolved, That this Convention will heartily rejoice in the adoption of such general measures in relation to Domestic Missions as shall be calculated to unite the energies of the whole denomination in systematic missionary labours within our country, either by the co-operative efforts of State Conventions, and Associations, or other eligible means.

A communication from the Baptist General Tract Society was read

Resolved, That it lie on the table. The Report of the Committee on the conduct of Mr. Rice was read and accepted.

See Appendix (H.)

Resolved, That no charge against Luther Rice as to immoral conduct has been substantiated.

Resolved, That many imprudencies are properly attributable to him, for which, however, the urgent embarrassments of the College furnish at least a partial apology.

Resolved, That from the various developements it appears that Mr. Rice is a very loose accountant, and that he has very imperfect talents for the disbursement of money.

Adjourned to half past 7 this evening. Rev. Amasa Smith prayed. Friday, half past 7 o'clock, Convention met. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Welch. The Report of the Committee on appropriations was read and accepted. See Appendix (I.)

The Committee on locating the Board reported as their unanimous opinion that Boston, Ms. was the most eligible place for the location of the Board.

Resolved, That the Board of Managers be located in Boston, as recommended in the above report.

The Committee on State Conventions having reported

Resolved, That the Corresponding Secretary be instructed to commence a correspondence with the Corresponding Secretaries of the different State Conventions in the United States soliciting their co-operation in the object of this Convention, and inviting them to send delegates to attend its next triennial meeting according to the rules of the 2d Article of the Constitution, and also to correspond with the Missionary Societies in such States as may not have formed such Conventions directing their attention to this important subject.

The Committee appointed to nominate a list of names for a Board of Managers, reported a list.

Resolved, That it lie on the table for the use of members.

Resolved, That Messrs. O. B. Brown, G. F. Davis and J. D. Knowles be ap pointed a Committee to prepare a suita ble expression of respect for our deceased brethren Furman and Baldwin.

Resolved, That brethren B. Jacobs, and L. Leonard be a Committee to inquire into the unfinished business of this Ĉonvention and report to morrow morning.

The Convention then proceeded to the election by ballot of a new Board of Managers. Several officers were elected, when the Convention adjourned to 10 o'clock, to morrow

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Patterson.

Saturday at 10 o'clock, the Convention

met.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Jackson. Minutes were read.

The communication from the Baptist Tract Society was considered.

Resolved, That brethren Gammell, Staughton and Sommers be a Committee to attend to said communication and re

port.

The Committee on the Address of the

Baptist General Tract Society reported a resolution which was adopted by the

Convention as follows:

Resolved, That this Convention rejoices in every exertion employed for the advancement of the Redeemer's kingdom. Among such exertions it considers the distribution of tracts. The blessing of the Lord has already attended efforts of this nature. The Convention wishes the Society much success in its endeavours, and will ever rejoice in its prosperity.

The Committee on the concerns of Columbian College reported.

After some discussion of resolutions predicated on this report, the Convention adjourned to 3 o'clock.

Prayer by Rev.Mr. Cornelius.

At 3 o'clock Convention met.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Sommers. The discussion of the subject of the College was continued, and the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:

Whereas it appears by experience, that the connexion between the Missionary and education concerns of this Convention is of no benefit to either-and

Whereas it is evident that this Convention can exercise no control over the affairs of the Columbian College which will either be beneficial to that Institution, or maintain the confidence of the public, and as this inability is rendered more evident by the late decision of the Attorney General* ;-therefore,

Resolved, That the Board of Trustees be requested so to alter the ordinances of the College, as to place the power of nomination in some other body than this Convention, taking due care to preserve to the Baptist Denomination the effective control of the Institution.

Resolved, That as a sentiment has in some degree, though erroneously, publicly prevailed that this body was responsible for the debts of the Columbian College, and as this Convention feels a deep interest in its prosperity, should the Trustees pursue the course recommended to them in the list of nomination recently furnished by the Convention, and their measures be such as to inspire public confidence, we will use our influence and exert our powers in obtaining monies by subscriptions and donations to relieve them from their present embarrassments. Adjourned to 9 o'clock Monday morning. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Malcom.

Resolved, That we recommend the Board to request the Rev. Peter Doty to take into his immediate care all the financial concerns of the Stations, and that Rev. Lee Compere be also requested to transfer them to him.t

The Report of the Committee on the Valley Towns and Tinsawattee Stations was read and accepted. See Appendix (L.) Whereupon

Resolved, That the Board be requested to make further inquiry respecting the deficiency of vouchers referred to, from the Valley Towns Stations, and that they instruct our Missionaries at that, and other Stations, in the United States, to pay particular attention to this subject for the future, and also to accompany every account with its proper vouchers, and to transmit at proper times a distinct estimate of the property they severally hold belonging to the Convention.

Resolved, That the prosperity of the School at Tinsawattee affords us peculiar satisfaction, and we recommend to the early attention of the Board the importance of adopting such measures as may tend to the permanent establishment of that Station.

The Committee appointed to prepare a suitable expression of the feelings of the Convention in regard to the members of this body, who have deceased since its last session, presented the following notice, which was unanimously adopted.

"While this Convention acknowledge with devout gratitude to God the benignant kindness which has redeemed from destruction the lives of so many of their members, they cannot but deeply feel the loss which they in common with the Baptist denomination and the whole christian community have sustained, by the death, since the last session of the Convention, of several individuals who have shared in their councils, and zealously promoted their designs.

The removal from this disordered world of any one, who with an enlightened mind, and a renovated heart, is actively occupied in the diffusion of piety and truth, is at any time a cause of regret. But the Convention feel, that it is right to mention as a peculiar reason for unfeigned sorrow, the death of Richard Furman, who was for six years, the President of this Convention, and of Thomas Baldwin, who was during many years and at the time of his deccase the President of the Board of Managers.