The expectation, expressed by us a week ago, that at the adjourned meeting of the Overseers the three prayer petitions would be referred to a special committee, was realized yesterday morning. The names of the members of this committee we give on another page. From these gentlemen a report is expected, not only on the petitions for voluntary prayers, but also on all the religious needs and interests of the university. At least one purpose of this year's agitation, the purpose of securing for the subject of compulsory religion a thorough consideration, seems to have been accomplished.