McCloskey was in Troy last week and there learned from the President of the Provincial Seminary of Troy, New York that he will hardly be able to open studies before the middle of October. Meantime he wishes each Bishop to furnish him a list of the seminarians who are to attend from each diocese and stating what class each will follow - philosophy or theology. This will save the trouble of writing to each seminarian. Bishop John Fitzpatrick was kind enough to meet him at Albany and they considered the points submitted at the meeting in New York on August 22. Fitzpatrick thought that in view of the present high prices the pension should be $200 per annum. Father John Conroy and McCloskey agreed to these terms at least for the first year. He asks if McFarland has any objections. As the cost of repairing and furnishing the building will be about $30,000, McCloskey suggested the following division: New York $10,000, Albany $5,000, Hartford $5,000, Burlington and Portland $1,500 each. New York is set down with $10,000 but the amount will really be larger as it will make up an amount exceeding #30,000. Portland and Burlington were left off with a smaller amount because it would be useless to tax them more than they are willing to pay. For the $30,000 mortgage the division will be Boston $9,000, Albany $8,000, Hartford $7,000, Burlington $3,000, Portland $3,000. The payment of interest on these would suffice for many years, the principal can be met whenever convenient. The sum for repairs should be met as soon as possible, at least before All Saints. The semi-annual pension of the students should be paid in advance. This is submitted to the consideration of the Bishops and can be amended if necessary at later meetings. His pastors are now on retreat and he is absent on business. ` P.S. The list of seminarians can be sent to Conroy., P.S. He forgot about the professor' salary. The Bishop of Boston and the administrator of Albany agree each to take charge of one. McCloskey will take two. What does the Bishop of Hartford offer? :: I-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.