Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-10-07

Episcopal Ccnrea,.on-The annual C0nven-
ION of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the
Diocese of Ohio, met at Gambler, on Wednes-
day the 9Th instant-twelve Ciergymen, besides
de bishop, and twenty-nne lay Delegates, being
IN attendance. The ceremonies OF the day, which
we're Of a highly interesting character. were per-
Armed in a large and commOdious arbour, pre-
yared for the purpose at a convenient distance
aom the College edi6ce-no room being found
,nHicieptly spacious to accommodate the large
concourse Of people whom the occasion had drawn
tocether.-Aftcr the Convention vas organized,
they adjourned until the morning following, in
srder 10 allow the members of the PhHoRlaihesidn
Society to celebrate their anniversary, as well as
ar the purpose of solemniZing the annual com
mencement of Kenyon College; when the de-
xree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred on
Messrs. Henry CAswALL ut England. WILLIAM
:. of Washington City, JAMES Hun
FER of Virginia, ard ALEXANDER NORRIS of
North Carolina. 1t is no more than simple
justice to add, that all the young gentlemen who
took partin the different exercises, acquitted them
selves in a manner highly creditable to their own
talents and industry, as well as to the piety,% learn
;ny and ability Of the professors and other Off
GERS attached to the Institution.
The number of students now at the college
does not fall far short of 100; and the constant
apDlCaIlOUS lOt dutnsSStpu warrant the Ueltti mat
it would be raised to three hundred within a
twelSemonth. II suitable Accommodations could
De provided for them. Sundry improvements
and additions have been made in the buildings,
and a considerable quantity Of land brought un-
der cultivation. durinr the past year: but the ne
cessarv works cannot be carried on with as much
expedition as desirable. owing 20 the scarcity OF
funds-the reports circulated through the
q Newspapers, of large sums Of money having re-
Gently been ob,aiued in England for the benefit
of the Seminary. being unfortunately entitled
TO no credit. 1t is, therefore. much to be wish
ed that the friends of religion and literature III
che United States and more particularly in the
West, would step forward, and stretch forth a
helping hand towards an Institution, which, if
properly encouraged. will assuredly ditfuse the
countless blessings of a good education among
the youth Of our country.
In addition to the ordinary business OF the
Convention. which was resumed ON the morning
Of the 9th, and brought to a close at noon on the
lOta, resolutions were offered, and unanimously
agreed to, approving of the formation and OBJ
;ects of the Missionary Society of the Associated
Brethren of Kenyon College; Of the efforts now
making by the American Sunday School Union,
10 establish. a Sunday School within two years in
every part Of the Western country where it is
practicable, and recommending the formation of
Auxiliaries to the American Temperance Socie-
~. A resolution was likewise adopted, apprOv.
ing of the establishment of the Gambler Observer,
and recommending it to the active patronage OF
The members aud friends Of the Episcopal Church
If. Ohio. The parochial reports furnish a graft
fyinr evidence of the increase of vital religion,
* well as of numbers. in this Diocese. A c0nsi-
derable number OF new parishes have been or.
sanized, and several Churches erected or com
menced, within the past year; aud the excellent
spirit which prevailed among the members pre-
sen. on this occasion, affords the most cheering
hopes Of future prosperity.
The annual meeting of the Board Of Trustees
of the Theological Seminary, took place immedl-
ately after the adjournment OF the Convention.
and continued until the Tuesday evening follow
ins.-From The report of the appoint
ed TO examine the accounts. It appears that the
total re eipts from the Cd day OF October 1929
to the llth dav Of September, 1880, inclnd-
sy the proceeds Of the Farm. Store, Mill. TUT
finn. Donations, &c. amount to the sum of $685.
ase 54 s-4; aud the total expenditures, during
Che same period, including the salaries of the Pre-
sident and Professors, the erection and repair OF
BINDINGS the purchase Of Goods, the improve
mept of the Farm. &c. to S25, sos 81 1.2-show-
In I, a small excess over the receipts. The estimate
of the personal property belonging t. the Semi
nary exclusive ofthe household furniture amounts
20 Sil.5e4 ls5; and the whole Of the debts show
an aggregate Of Slo.4l5 II 14-leaving a ba-
lance in favor Of the Institution. Of S1,l7S sofa.
The real estate. we presume, IS worth upwards
of $50, 900.
1t may not be improper to state that, at this
meeting, the Bishop expressed a wish to resign
his agency Of the fiscal concerns OF the Semina-
~. of which, as well as Of the various depart
ments connected with it, he has had The man
agement ever since its FIRST organizations; but, at
the urgent solicitation Of the Board. he finally
conse ted to retain the general superintendence
of its affairs until the next annual Convention Of
the Diocese, when new Trustees are to be chosen.
II should likewise be remarked, that, in addition
to the sum Of So, 600. given BY h,m IN October,
1895, he made a donation to the Institution OF
his valuable private Library, consisting OF about
1900 volumes and of the further sum OF S2,000;
one half If which has been appropriated to the
foundation Of a Scholarship, and the other nail To
A...., IS .. huildino f0r the accommodation