In conformity with the clause of the Constitution requiring the correctors to report at the end of their term, the undersigned beg leave to submit the following.

We are happy to say that a laudable zeal has been manifested by some of the members in the performance of the duties which come under the correctors' notice. A few of the compositions, which were read during the term just expired, are highly creditable to the witers. They show marks of talent on the part of the composers, of industry, of society pride & of a sense of duty. But in the case of other members there is great room for improvement. There are on the secretary's role about twenty two members, who are required to perform duty in the morning [Saturday]. The number of compositions recd has notaveraged more than3 ten for each morning meeting—less than half the number required. And of these ten, after deducting such as have passed through the hands of Dr Wheat4, and such as have been borrowed,—after deducting all except those which were prepared specially for the Hall, there hardly remains an average of five compositions for each meeting. To this condition of things we earnestly call the attention of the members & hope that they will endeavor to remedy it.

In declaimation many of the members do credit to themselves and to the Hall: Some are capable of excelling in this most desirable and most attractive of all acquirement. But as in composition, more than half pay very little attention to it or neglect it altogether.

With regard both to declaimation & composition we would beg leave to urge upon the members a more general a more punctual and a more diligent attention to them. Your own interest requires it: the well-fare of the society requires it. In these matterslet duty, and not convenience be your guiding star. And with an eye fixed fast upon it pursue it with a steady & manly step & you will find your reward. You will find it not only in the advantages of improvement but in the secret applause of your own breast.

We have examined the books of th books of the Secretary & Treasurer, and we take great pleasure in saying that they afford evidence, that incumbents of the term which has just expired have discharged their respective duties in a neat and faithful manner.