This dispute has been once detf3rmined by a due course of Law in favor of Rev^ M'^ Poyer, one of my predecessors, since wliicli time they have constantly raised & paid it without trouble, but B9W appear resolved to stand another trial.

NOTES OF AN ARGUMENT

BEFORE THE COURT OF CHANCERY ON BEHALF OF THK MINISTER OK JAMAICA CHURCH.

New YckkCub. Cakc. Rever'd Josht7A Blcomeh ) afft V

H1NCKSMA.N and EcsAt, )

After briefly stating the Bill & Answer we shall observe that the Merits of this Cause have in a great Measure been exhausted uf>on the Solemn Arguments which arose upon the Demurrer -- That for this Reason & to prevent useless Altercation .with

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respect to Subjects on which the Court has received full Information it was thought proper to take his Excellency's Directions in the further Prevention of this Controversy. That his Excellency the last Term was pleased to communic|,te the Points upon which he Avas in Doubt and to desire that the farther arguments might be confined to these only -- (to wit). --

jst Whether as the Act directs that the money to be raised for the Support of the Ministry shall be drawn out of the hands of the Church Wardens, by Order from the Justices and Vestrymen, & not otherwise -- the Court has Power to compel them to pay the Salary by Decree % -- and --

2diy Whether these are proper and sufficient Parties before the Court to justify a Decree ?