of it would have been more than double his salary, at any time, in New Jersey. In the same year he was chosen Bishop of the Episcopal Church in his own Diocese, and was consecrated to that holy office, in November, by Bishop WHITE, Bishops HOBART and KEMP being present and assisting. In this responsible office also, the same traits of industry and zeal were, by him, manifested. Almost every year he visited all the churches in the Diocese, and by his judicious management of the missionary fund, he assisted in resuscitating several old and decayed congregations, and in establishing several new ones.

Of Bishop CROES, it may with truth be said, that the Church in New Jersey is to him indebted for a "long continuance of his nursing care and protection." For forty years he took a prominent share in her concerns, and for the greater part of that time, the most prominent. Nearly all the general institutions of the Church originated directly or indirectly in him, and ever received from him the warmest patronage and support-while such was the confidence reposed in him by both the clergy and laity, that for a long time they seemed cheerfully to accede to him the control and management of most of these institutions. To the Church his heart and affections were devoted-every instance of her prosperity caused him to rejoice, and never was he happier than when laboring for her.

From what has been said, it will be observed that Bishop CROES was a self-made man-"faber sua fortuna." Humanly speaking, to himself alone was he indebted for his attainments and his reputation; and the source of these may be traced to the qualities that particularly marked his character-industry, perseverance, a temper never desponding, and a mind unusually sagacious and accurate in its views. As a writer, Bishop CROES was uncommonly correct, his style is distinguished by neatness-his choice of words by the most scrupulous attention to their true signification. As a speaker, notwithstanding a complaint in his head which generally injures distinctness of articulation, it would be difficult to find any one more easily heard and understood. In reading the service of the Church, he was peculiarly happy. As a member of society, he was distinguished for the strict uprightness of his conduct, the urbanity and dignity of his manners, his kindness to the poor and afflicted, and the interest he took in all benevolent institutions. Bishop CROES was, from the natural disposition of his mind, a lover of order; he therefore never could tolerate deviations from the rubrics and canons of the Church; while, perhaps, no person could be found better acquainted than he was, with her laws and regulations. Finally, his discourses were all marked by clear and forcible exhibitions of the doctrines and duties of the Christian religion. He "rests from his labors," but his works will long be remembered.

FUNERAL OF THE LATE BISHOP CROES.

THE funeral of the Right Rev. JOHN CROES, D. D., Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of New Jersey, was attended on Tuesday, July 31, at 2 o'clock, P. M., at his late residence, in New Brunswick. The assemblage of the members of the flock of which the deceased had been, for about thirty years, the much respected pastor, of the people of other denominations in that city, and of those who came from other places to testify their regard for the deceased prelate, was large. Precisely at the hour of three, a long procession moved, with slow and solemn steps, to the venerable edifice in which the deceased servant of CHRIST had long officiated. The pall was borne by two of the clergy of the deceased Bishop, and by several ministers of the different denominations attached to Rutgers College, and to the several churches in the city, all assembled in Christian fellowship for the solemn and affecting purpose of conveying to the house of silence, the mortal remains of the first bishop that had finished his course in the Diocese of New Jersey. The anthem and the lesson in the funeral service, were read by the Rev. JOHN M. WARD, Rector of St. Peter's Church in Spotswood; and the service at the grave, which was opened near the chancel, was pronounced by the Rev. T. CHAPMAN, Rector of St. Peter's Church in Perth Amboy. A deep solemnity pervaded the whole assembly, and the words of the funeral service, in which it is expressed that "it hath pleased ALMIGHTY GOD, in his wise providence to take out of the world the soul of our deceased" Right Reverend Father in GOD, went home to the feelings of all, but more especially of those who admired in the deceased Bishop a firm attachment to the doctrines and practices of the Church, adorned with a consistent and exemplary conduct in all the relations of life.

It would have been gratifying to the feelings of the mourning relatives, and of the other friends of the deceased, if one of the brethren of the deceased in the Episcopal station, according to custom, could have been present to add a funeral discourse to the other solemnities of the occasion. But time could not be taken to procure the attendance of one of the bishops; Bishop ONDERDONK, of New York, being absent in a distant part of his Diocese, and the Bishops of Pennsylvania being too far removed to admit of the attendance of either of them on the occasion.

Immediately after the conclusion of the funeral solemnities, the clergy of the Diocese present met, and passed several resolutions expressive of their respect for the memory of their much valued and respected Diocesan, and of their sympathy with his family under their severe bereavement.

PROCEEDINGS IN THE DIOCESE OF NEW JERSEY.

Proceedings of the Protestant Episcopal Clergy in the Diocese of New Jersey.

At a meeting of a number of the clergy of the Diocese of New Jersey, held at New Brunswick, on the 31st day of July, 1832, the Rev. JAMES CHAPMAN being called to the Chair, and the Rev. JOHN M. WARD appointed Secretary, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted :

Whereas, it hath pleased ALMIGHTY GOD, in his wise providence, to call from the scene of his earthly labors, our Rt. Rev. Father in GoD, JOHN CROES, D. D., Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey, therefore be it unanimously resolved,

1st. That while we feel it our duty to bow with humble submission to this afflictive dispensation of Divine Providence, we cannot refrain from expressing our deep regret, at the loss which this Diocese, and the clergy in particular, have sustained by the removal of our venerated Diocesan, whose many virtues as a Chris tian endeared him to the hearts of all who knew him, and whose sound, consistent, and undeviating principles, so eminently qualified him for the office of a Bishop; and by whose nursing care the Church in this Diocese is, under GOD, indebted for its great increase and prosperity. His indefatigable zeal, fidelity, and promptitude, in laboring to discharge, though in feeble health, the duties of his apostolic and ministerial character, and to promote the best interests of our holy religion, and of the Church, placed him high in the affections, and secured the esteem of his clergy, in whom they ever found an affectionate friend, a wise counsellor, and a most faithful overseer and guide.

2d. That we offer our sincere condolence to the widow, and other members of the family of our deceased Bishop, and heartily pray that they may enjoy the consolation and support of the Gospel in their sore bereavement, and that God will sanctify to them, and to his Church, this afflictive dispensation of his providence.

3d. That as a further testimonial of respect and veneration for the memory of our revered Diocesan, we will wear the customary badge of mourning for thirty days, and we respectfully recommend to our brethren throughout the Diocese to do the same, as an expression of mourning for our bereavement.

4th. That a copy of the above resolutions, signed by the Secretary, be sent to the family of the deceased, and to the Editors of the Times, the Fredonian, and the Churchman, for publication.

JOHN M. WARD, Secretary.

Proceedings of the Vestry of St. Peter's Church, Spotswood, in relation to the death of Bishop CROES.

At a meeting of the Vestry of St. Peter's Church, Spotswood, held, on Tuesday, July 31st, 1832, at 9 o'clock, A. M., the following resolutions were unanimously adopted :

1st. That this Vestry have heard, with feelings of deep and unfeigned sorrow, of the decease of their venerable and much esteemed Diocesan and former Rector, the Rt. Rev. Bishop CROES. 2d. That this Vestry cherish with grateful remembrance, not only his valuable services amongst them during the time of his connexion with them as their Rector, but also, since his election to the Episcopate, his pious, consistent, and persevering endeavors, to promote the best interests of the Church, and of the Diocese at large, over which he has so long, so faithfully, and so efficiently presided.

3d. That as a further testimonial of respect for the private and public character of our Bishop, we will cause the church to be hung with the customary badge of mourning until the festival of Advent Sunday.

4th. That while we feel it our duty to bow with submission to the dispensations of an all wise Providence, we offer our sincere condolence to the widow and other members of the family in their sore bereavement, and heartily pray that He who has declared himself to be the "Father of the fatherless and the GoD of the widow," will sustain them with the spiritual consolations of that holy religion which supported their beloved head through the long and painful illness with which he was afflicted.

5th. That a copy of the above resolutions be forwarded by the Secretary to the family of the deceased Bishop, and also to the Editors of the Fredonian, and the Churchman, for publication. JAMES D. TARRINGTON, Secretary.

PROCEEDINGS IN THE DIOCESE OF NEW YORK.

During Bishop ONDERDONK's visit to Ithaca, on Wednesday, the 8th instant, several of the clergy of the Diocese being there present, passed, in conjunction with the Bishop, the following resolutions, occasioned by the death of the late Bishop of New Jersey.

The subscribers, the Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the State of New York, and clergymen of the said Church, being assembled in the village of Ithaca, in the said State, on occasion of the official visit of the Bishop to the Church in that village, and having received information of the decease of the Right Rev. JOHN CROES, D. D., Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey, do hereby unanimously resolve:

1. That we tender our sincere condolence to our brethren of the Diocese of New Jersey, on the severe bereavement to which they have been called, in the death of their venerable and excellent Diocesan; and to the venerated relict and family of the deceased, on their peculiarly heavy affliction.

2. That we cherish a lively remembrance of the sound principles, the primitive piety, the official fidelity, and the many estimable traits of character which commended the late Bishop of New Jersey to the confidence of all true friends of the Church, the respect of all who knew him, and the love of all who enjoyed the privilege of his familiar intercourse.

3. That we gratefully recollect his claims on the peculiar regard of the Churchmen of this Diocese, growing out of the essential services which he rendered to it during the absence from the country of its late Diocesan.

4. That in testimony of our respect for his memory, we will wear crape on the left arm for the space of thirty days.

5. That a copy of these resolutions, signed by all present, be sent to the family of the late Bishop, and another to the Secretary of the Convention of New Jersey.

Ithaca, N. Y., August 8th, 1832.

BENJAMIN T. ONDERDONK.
LUCIUS CARTER.

HENRY GREGORY.
JAMES D. CARDER.
GEORGE FISKE.

At a meeting of Clergymen of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the city of New York, held at the house of the Rev. THOMAS LYELL, D. D., on Thursday, August 16, 1832,

The Rev. Dr. LYELL was called to the Chair, and the Rev. Mr. SCHROEDER was appointed Secretary.

The Chairman having stated the object of the meeting, the fol