In the Second Provincial Council held in Baltimore, a decree was passed respecting the publication of books for the use of Catholic institutions in this country. The difficulties which had occasioned the delay of such action no longer exist and materials have been collected and presses purchased to put into effect the wishes of the Council. The decrees say quoted in Latin that the Bishops appointed a committee consisting of the presidents of the three colleges of the archdiocese of Baltimore, St. Mary's, Mt. St. Mary's and Georgetown to select and edit these books. When these books are prepared with the approbation of at least two of the presidents and of the archbishop they are to be printed and care taken that they are used in schools and colleges. A circular has been sent to the Board of Examiners appointed by the Council who will give their opinion on the merits of works submitted. The works may be secured from Father Francis L'homme, S.S., agent for the clergy, Baltimore. They will also be sold in the principal cities of the Union. In a postscript he adds that immediate publication is also intended for standard Catholic books, moral and controversial, at prices within the reach of the poorer portion of the Community. The New Testament will head the list. :: III-2-h L.S. 2pp. 8vo.