He will cheerfully ordain Patrick McManus ; he requests a regular dimissorial for his ordination. The difficulty about transfers of Church property is a very serious one. He thinks it might be obviated by having the law of New York enacted on March 25, 1863 also passed in his state. The Bishop, his Vicar General, the Pastor and two laymen whom they select are the trustees. The two laymen may be changed whenever the majority wills. Deeds may be made to the Corporation "For the good of Society and Religion, and for one dollar." He thinks this is the best way to meet the radical faction that would crush them if they could. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.