and against it the Chancellor, the Bishop of Toronto, the Bishop of Huron, the Provost, Professor Ambery and Messieurs Allan and Strachan,-7, when the motion was declared "lost."

Resolved, That the Report prepared by the Committee appointed for the purpose of drawing up a Circular to be used by the Reverend Doctor McMurray in England be adopted.

III. THE (FREE) PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CANADA, REPRESENTING KNOX COLLEGE.

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT OF KNOX COLLEGE.

The Board of Management of Knox College, in presenting to the Synod their Annual Report for 1863, would notice that:

Last year the total number of Students in all of the classes was 57, this year it is 58. Of these, there were in the Theological Class, 11; in the Senior Class, 10; in the Junior Class, 11; in the Senior Preparatory Class, 11; in the Second Class, 12; and in the Junior Class, 3; in all, 32 in the Theological Classes, and 26 in those that are preparatory.

The Treasurer's Account shows an increase of Income for the present year over that of the past year, to the extent of $1,111.14; the total amount received in 1861-2 from Presbyteries being $3,628.82, while the amount received this year is $4,739.96. This difference is no doubt mainly due to the special effort made in the former of these years, in aid of the Building Fund. It will be observed that the Income this year, although considerably in advance of that of the last year, is still inadequate to meet the necessary current expenditures, and that the balance previously existing against the Ordinary Fund will be further increased. The deficit for this year, added to the previous arrears, makes a total of $904.39. The contributions of the various Presbyteries were as follows:

In 1861-2, $3,628.82. In 1862-3, $4,739.96.

The sum of $241.78 has been received on account of the Bursary Fund. Not including the Prince of Wales' Bursary, amounting to $60, and held this year, as last, by Mr. James Mitchell, there has been paid to Students, both as grants-in-aid, and upon the ground of successful competition, the sum of $394.

Very few additional Volumes have been added to the Library this year, the outlay for additional Volumes not being more than $62. This outlay, together with the ordinary expenses, has been met by Matriculation fees, and a contribution from one of the Congregations of the Church.

In regard to the Boarding Department, it is unnecessary to say more than that it appears to have been conducted, as heretofore, in a satisfactory manner.

The Board invites the attention of the Synod to the following recommendations:Ist. They concur with the Senate in thinking that a higher degree of preparation should be required as a condition of admission to the classes of the College. They do not, however, approve of lengthening or enlarging of the Theological Curriculum. IInd. They concur with the Senate in recommending that a sum of $50, be given to Mr. Gibson, as a small acknowledgment of his services in teaching Greek and Latin during the past session.

IIIrd. They concur also in the recommendation to the effect that greater strictness should be observed in inviting the advantages of the Boarding Department to the Students connected with Knox College.

In addition to the above, they recommend further that a list of the Students who matriculate in the various subjects of the Curriculum, should be prepared and printed with the Report of the Board. Such a list has been prepared for the present year.

Finally, the Board would press upon the attention of the Synod the necessity of devising some method for placing the Finances of the College upon a more satisfactory footing. ROBERT URE, Chairman.

TORONTO, June, 1863.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION.

The Committee appointed at last meeting of Synod, to take into consideration the whole subject of the preparatory Theological education of Candidates for the Ministry, beg to submit the following Report:

The first point to which the Committee directed their attention was one frequently referred to in previous discussions on this question, videlicet, the propriety of abolishing the purely literary classes in Knox College, restricting the teaching within the Institution to Theology, and its cognate branches. The Committee are not insensible to the weight of argument, by which such a change can be supported, nor do they doubt its propriety in the abstract; but, while thinking it a point of too great importance to be lost sight of, they cannot, under existing circumstances, recommend its immediate adoption by the Synod. While attending to the matter, the Committee may be permitted to express their satisfaction that provision was made by the Senate during the past Session of Knox College, for the efficient teaching of the Classics within the Institution; and to recommend, not only the continuance of the arrangement in the meantime, but also the appropriation by the Board of Management of a small sum in connection therewith, in the event of the students' fees failing to afford a suitable remuneration to the Person employed in giving the instruction.

Farther, the Committee unanimously and strongly recommend the appointment by the Synod of a Board of Examiners, who shall be empowered to subject to a uniform examination, at the begining of each session, all Candidates for entrance to the College, with a view to determining whether their attainments would justify their entrance, and, if so, at what point in the Curriculum. Also, that this Board should, at the same time, take, on examination, in certain prescribed subjects, the Students of each successive year, with a view of deciding whether they are entitled to pass into a higher stage in the Course of Study. The Committee would propose that Students passing a regular Course in the University of Toronto and taking a Degree, should be exempted from examination by the Board, until the period of entering on their Theological Course.

With a view of adjusting the relation of the Presbyteries to the Board, the Committee would propose that no Student be taken on examination by it for entrance to the College, without having been first examined by the Presbytery in which he resides, as to his religious and moral qualifications for the work of the Ministry, and if deemed desirable, as to his literary attainments, as well, and thereafter duly attested; and that the Presbytery attestation should be necessary, not only for Entrants, but at each successive year of the Course.

The Committee trust that the Synod will see its way clear to give the proposed changes a trial. It will secure uniformity of standard, and a more thorough examination than is always, and perhaps often, possible, where the time of Presbyteries is so much engaged with attention to the Mission Stations within their bounds, and work of a similar kind, while it might be expected to supply a stimulus to effort on the part of the Students which could hardly be looked for from a plan like that now in operation, according to which the examination is divided over a number of Presbyteries, with only a few Students in each. The proposal is not a new one in the Presbyterian Church. It has been long in operation in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It was adopted several years ago by the Free Church of Scotland, after the fullest consideration. It will be apparent to all, that if such a Board is required in Countries, where the Students pass through a regular University Course, it must be much more imperatively demanded in the present circumstances of the Canada Presbyterian Church.

TORONTO, June, 1863.

ROBERT URE, Convenor.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SYNOD OF THE (FREE) PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ON UNIVERSITY MATTERS.

June 5th, 1863. The Synod called for the Report of the Committee appointed last year to confer with Principal Willis, respecting his proposed resignation of the office of Principal of Knox College. The Report was given in and read by the Convener, the Reverend Mr. Ure; as was also a Letter to the Convener from Principal Willis, withdrawing his tender of resignation.

It was moved by the Reverend William Caven, seconded by Mr. Doak, That the diligence of the Committee, appointed to confer with Doctor Willis regarding his resignation of the Principalship of Knox College, be approved of, and that Doctor Willis' withdrawal of his resignation be accepted.

It was moved, in amendment, by the Reverend A. F. Kemp, seconded by the Reverend D. H. McVicar, That the Report of the Committee, appointed by last Synod, to confer with Principal Willis be received, and their diligence commended; and that, in view of Principal Willis' withdrawal of his resignation, a Select Committee be appointed to prepare a suitable Deliverance on the subject.

It was moved, in further amendment, by the Reverend John Gillespie, seconded by the Reverend William Ball, That the Report of the Committee on the resignation of Principal Willis be received and approved, that the diligence of the Committee be commended, and that the Synod record their satisfaction in learning that Doctor Willis has agreed to withdraw his resignation.

It was moved in further amendment, by the Reverend William Inglis, seconded by the Reverend J. McTavish, That the Report of the Committee, appointed to confer with Principal Willis on the subject of his resignation, be received, the diligence of the Members commended, and the withdrawal of his resignation accepted; it being at the same time clearly understood that the Synod, in accepting such withdrawal, by no means recedes from the position which it took upon the question of the division of the University Endowment.

It was moved, in further amendment, by the Reverend J. M. King, seconded by the Reverend William McLaren, That the Synod receive the Report of the Committee, and approve of their conduct, inasmuch as it is made apparent by this Report, now lying on the Table, that they had led Principal Willis distinctly to understand that the Synod had not resiled, and could not resile from the decision it had all but unanimously come to on the University Question, in connection with which the Principal's resignation was tendered; and whereas, on other grounds, stated in the Report, the Principal has seen his way to withdraw his resignation, this Synod cordially accepts of that withdrawal.

June 8th, 1863. The Synod called for the Report of the Committee, appointed last year, to watch over any proposed University legislation, which might have for its objects the appropriation of the funds of the University of Toronto, or of other public funds, for the endowment of Denominational Colleges in Canada West. Α verbal Report was given in by Mr. Kemp, the Convener.

The Synod agreed to take up, in connection with the foregoing, an Overture from the Presbytery of Cobourg on the subject of Public Instruction, setting forth the dangers to which the System of non-sectarian education in the Province is exposed, and requesting the Synod to adopt measures to guide our people in this matter. The Reverend John Laing was heard in support of the Overture.

On motion of the Reverend Robert Ure, seconded by the Reverend S. C. Fraser, it was unanimously agreed, That the Report of the Committee anent the matter of the University Endowment be received, and that a Committee be appointed to watch over any legislative action that may be taken on the subject, and that said Committee be authorized to petition against any attempt that may be made to interfere with the Endowment of our Provincial University, or to foster further, by the aid of other public funds, Denominational Institutions.

On motion of the Reverend William McLaren, seconded by the Reverend J. M. King, the Synod unanimously agreed, That the Overture of the Presbytery of Cobourg be received, and cordially approved of; and that, in its, regards it as substantially covered by the Resolution come to on the subject of University Education.

The Committee to watch over any proposed legislation on the division of the University Endowment of last year were reappointed, with the addition of the Reverend Professor G. P. Young. The Committee will then be composed as follows: Reverend Messieurs A. Topp, D. Inglis, J. Laing, J. K. Smith, A. Kennedy, the Honourable John McMurrich, Doctor Agnew, and the Reverend Professor G. P. Young. Mr. Laing to be Convener.

The Synod called for the Report of the Board of Management of Knox College. The Report was read by the Chairman, the Reverend Robert Ure, and embodied the Report of the Senate; a statement of the amounts contributed by the several Presbyteries to the ordinary Fund; the contributions to, and the disbursements from, the Bursary Fund; the expenditure on the Library; as also a statement of the satisfactory management of the College Boarding-house, during the last year. The Report closed with several recommendations as to the best means for effectively sustaining all the interests of the Institution.

There was read, in conection with the above, the Report of the Special Committee on Theological Education, (see page 44 herewith); and relating to the examination of Students preparing for the Ministry, in the same Report.

After reasoning, on motion of the Reverend John Laing, seconded by the Honourable John McMurrich, the Synod,

Resolved, That the Report of the College Board be received, its recommendations adopted, and that it be printed as an Appendix to the Minutes of the Synod; and, with the view of Meeting the great deficiency in the Income of the ordinary College Fund, the Synod instruct the Board to prepare and remit to Presbyteries a Statement of the amount which they may be expected to contribute within their respective bounds; in the preparation of such Statement, having regard to the numbers and circumstances of the Congregation concerned; and instruct the Presbyteries to transmit a similar statement to Kirk Sessions, and to visit, by deputation, any Congregation which may not be doing their duty towards the Fund. Further, that the last week of February be appointed as the time, on, or before, which all contributions shall be remitted to the College; at the same time that Congregations, which can do so, be urged to remit money as much cariler as possible.

June 9th, 1863. As the suggestion of the Reverend William Reid, Clerk of the Synod, it was agreed unanimously to recommend, like as the Synod did, last year, and do hereby recommend, that on the first Sabbath of October next, special Prayer be offered in all the Congregations of the Church, on behalf of Knox College.

IV. THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (OF SCOTLAND), REPRESENTING QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY,

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

January 21st, 1863. Resolved that a Statement on the University Question be drawn up, printed and circulated among the Members of Parliament and others interested in the Question, and that the Reverend Principal Leitch be requested to draw it up.*

That the services of the Honourable Alexander Campbell be engaged for the purpose of drawing up and bringing in a Legislative Measure for the settlement of the University Question, on the basis of the plan recommended by the University Commissioners.

February 26th, 1863. The Secretary reported that he had forwarded to the Honourable John Hamilton, at Quebec, the usual Petitions to the three branches of the Legislature for the Annual Grant to the College.

A Letter of the date of 26th of January, 1863, was read from Doctor Dickson, Dean of the Medical Faculty, relative to the resignation of the office of Secretary to that Faculty by Doctor Lawson.

Resolved, That the Principal be requested to correspond with the Corporation of Trinity College, Toronto, requesting their co-operation in securing a satisfactory Legislative Measure for the settlement of the University Question, the Board of

* A copy of this Statement of the University Question is printed in the next Chapter of this Volume.

Trustees being persuaded that the co-operation of Trinity College will be of essential service in seeing that, while a suitable provision is made for the support of the several chartered Universities, their independence will be preserved, and as the interests of both Collges are identical in this important question, it is hoped they will agree to united action for the settlement of the common object.

The Principal submitted a number of suggestions in relation to the Draft of the new University Bill proposed to be introduced this Session of Parliament. The Board approved of the suggestions, and the Secretary was instructed to forward a copy of the suggestions to the Honourable Alexander Campbell at Quebec.

April 2nd, 1863. The Secretary reported that the Petitions to the three branches of the Legislature, on the subject of University Reform, had been transmitted to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Quebec.

The Principal reported that the Statement on the University Question had been prepared by him and printed. The Secretary was instructed to transmit a copy of the Statement to each Member of the Board. (See next Chapter of this Volume).

December 2nd, 1863. The Reverend Doctor Williamson, from the Committee to whom had been referred a Letter of Mr. J. W. Cook, to the Treasurer, relative to a deduction in the annual allowance to the College from the Temporalities Board, submitted a Statement upon the subject, which, having been read, was unanimously approved, and is as follows:

"The Board heard read a Communication to the Treasurer, of the date of the 30th of June, 1863, from Mr. J. W. Cook, Secretary-Treasurer to the Temporalities Board, informing the, Trustees that, in consequence of the induction of the Reverened Doctor George into a pastoral charge, and a claim having been made by him, as a Commuting Minister, for £112.10.0 annually, the Temporalities Board had thought it right to retain, the sum of $150 from the College allowance for the last half year, until the legality of his demand was decided: said sum retained being the proportion of an allowance of £112.10/.0 per annum from the time of Doctor George's induction.

"Whereupon the Board unanimously resolved to make the following representation to the Temporalities Board, which will at once show that any such claim on the part of Doctor George cannot affect the amount to be paid annually to the College from the Temporalities Board.

"At the time of the Commutation in 1855, a Letter, addressed "To the Reverend Professor George and to the other Professors in Queen's College" was received from Mr. Hugh Allan, a Member of the Committee appointed by the Synod to negotiate with the Government, and the Secretary of that Committee. After stating generally that the terms of the arrangement had been settled with the Government, that document proceeds as follows:-..

"One pleasing feature of the bargain is the securing to Queen's College of £500 a year in perpetuity; this was done with the consent of the Government by putting the £500 paid to the College by the Commissioners of the Clergy Reserves Fund, as an allowance of, £125 to each of the four Professors, and commuting with them for that

sum.

"Please let each execute these papers, as directed in the Circular Letter, before witnesses, and make an affidavit as to age, and return them to me by mail as early as possible.'

It is added in a postscript,

"If anything was to happen to the College, the annuity would be paid to the Professors, as individuals.

"It thus appears that the object of the arrangement effected with the Government was to secure to Queen's College £500 annually in perpetuity, and with this view Doctor George, as a, Professor, as well as his Colleagues, signed the necessary documents and made the necessary affidavits. So long as he remained connected with the College he received his share of the annual allowance which it received, but when his connection with it ceased, his claim to that share ceased also, just as the claim of the Reverend Professor Mowat, as a Minister in the cure of souls, to the £112.10/.0 ceased when he resigned his pastoral charge, and became a Professor in the University, by whom he has since been paid a salary, and this salary of Professor Mowat, being paid by the Board of Trustees, the sum of £112.10/.0 annually, which he would otherwise have received from the General Fund, has been left, for a number of years, at the disposal of the Tem · poralities Board for the maintenance of Ministers in the pastoral charges of our Church. "That this is the simple view of the case is further shown by the By-Laws of the Temporalities Board, which were submitted to a numerously attended Meeting of Synod