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wood work has been left in its natural state. Hence, while it is remarkable for its solidity, it is permanent. The windows are of stained glass, and were erected by different persons, in memory of the dead of their respective families. Recently there has been placed in the tower a complete chime of nine bells, from the cele- brated manufactory of McNeely's Sons, Troy, conceded by many competent judges as the best ever cast by that celebrated firm.
This is the second Church built upon the present site. The first, a frame building, was opened for service on the 18th of November, 1838, and was used, up to the 24th of June, 1857, when the corner stone of the present building was laid, during the rectorship of the Rt. Rev. Joseph C. Talbott, D. D., now Missionary Bishop of the North-West. The Church was com- pleted and opened for divine service during the month of May, 1859.
Since the first organization of the parish, the following Cler- gymen have filled the position of Rector : Rev James Britton, Rev. Mason H. Hunter, Rev. Saml. Lee Johnston, Rev. Warren W. Camp, D. D.,Rt. Rev. Joseph C. Talbott, D. D., and the present incumbent, Rev. H. Stringfellow, jr. The present number of Communicants connected with the Church is about 190.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The Second Presbyterian Church was organized by the Rev. James H. Johnston, November 19th, 1838. On May 13th, 1839, a call was given to the Rev. Henry W. Beecher, which was ac- cepted, and he commenced his ministerial services in the Church July 31st, 1839. The Church edifice is situated on the north- west corner of Market and Circle streets. It was finished in 1840, and dedicated in October of that year. It contains 80 pews. August 24th, 1847, Rev. Henry W. Beecher resigned his pastoral charge of the Church, and removed to Brooklyn, New- York. In September, 1847, the Rev. S. G. Spees was tempora- rily employed to supply the pulpit, and continued his labors in the Church until April, 1848.
In April, 1848, the Rev. Clement E. Babb was invited to preach to the Church, which invitation was accepted. He commenced his labors on the 7th day of May. 1848, and on the 17th day of
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July, 1848, the Church gave him a call to become its pastor, which was accepted; and on the 18th of September, 1848, he was installed pastor of the Church. Rev. T. A. Mills succeeded Mr. Babb. Mr. Mills was succeeded by the Rev. G. P. Tindall, the present pastor of the Church, who resides at No. 54, west Ver- mont.
Public worship on the Sabbath, at 10} o'clock, A. M., and at the usual hour in the evening.
Weekly lecture, on Thursday evening. Monthly concert, on the first Monday of every month. Communion, on the first Sab- bath of February, April, June, August, October and December.
Preparatory services on the Thursday and Friday evenings previous to communion.
Meeting for parents and baptized children, and for the baptism of children, at 3 o'clock P. M., on the Saturday preceding each communion. Number of Members, 200.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The Third Church colonized from the First, and was organized in September, 1851; the colony numbered twenty-one, only ten males. The Elders were Caleb Scudder, James Blake and H. C. Newcomb. In October, the Rev. David Stevenson was called to the charge of the Church, and has ever since labored in this growing field, zealously and faithfully, and his labors have been greatly blessed. In less than eight years, the twenty-one have become two hundred and fifty-four; and those who held their prayer meetings in a private house, and had their preaching in a public hall, are now permitted to praise God in their own Sanc- tuary. And this beautiful temple, wherein they may worship the God of their fathers, erected at an expense of some twenty- eight thousand dollars, has been paid for almost entirely by themselves, only some fifteen hundred dollars having been con- tributed by persons not connected with the Church or congrega- tion; in fact, the enterprise has been self sustaining from its very inception. And while thus bearing a heavy burden, it has been liberal in its contributions to the various Boards of the Church, and in other beneficent works. The Church building is comfort- able and commodious. The eldership consists of James Blake,
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Caleb Scudder, John W. Hamilton, S. T. Bowen, William Stew- art, and H. C. Newcomb. The Deacons are William Blake, James Wilson, and J. D. Carmichael.
The Sunday school connected with the Church is under the charge of Mr. James Blake. Commencing in October, 1851, with ยท nine teachers, and twenty-five scholars, it now numbers upwards of thirty teachers, and nearly three hundred scholars. The first Sunday school in Indianapolis-and this was a union school, en- listing all the Churches in its behalf-was organized April 6, 1823, in Mr. Scudder's shop, and it numbered at the expiration of a year one hundred scholars.
When we contemplate the success that has crowned the efforts in behalf of Presbyterianism in Indianapolis, and especially when we look at the progress the Third Church has made in all the elements of spiritual growth, we may well exclaim, "Truly the Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad."-Pres. Hist, Almanac.
FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The Fourth Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis, corner of Market and Delaware streets, was organized in 1851, by a colony from the Second Presbyterian Church, and at once gave a unani- mous call to Rev. Geo. M. Maxwell, who continued to be their pastor until the Fall of 1858, when he received a call to a Church in Cincinnati, and resigned his pastorate. On the 1st of October, 1859, Rev A. L. Brooks was unanimously settled the pastor of this Church.
The house of worship is large and commodious, well lighted, and has ample means for thorough warming. The style of archi- tecture is Gothic. The andience room is plain and chaste. Cost of building, $18,000.
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
North-west corner of Delaware and Ohio streets.
This Church was organized in 1846, as the "Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, of Indianapolis." Upon the Union of the Associate and Associate Reformed Presbyterian Churches, in
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in 1858, which constituted the United Presbyterian Church, its corporate and ecclesiastical name was changed to the "United Presbyterian Church, of Iudianapolis.
The house of worship is frame, fronting on Ohio street, west of Delaware. Size of Building, 30 by 40 feet, and will seat 160. Size of Church lot, 78 by 101 feet. Parsonage on Delaware . street, north of Ohio.
Rev. Gilbert Small, Pastor; residence at Parsonage, No. 40, North Delaware street.
PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
The Congregational Church in this city, was organized on the 9th day of Aug., 1857, taking the name, " The Plymouth Com- gregational Church of Indianapolis."
Its house of worship is located on the north-west corner of Cir- cle and Meridian streets. This edifice is a substantial brick structure, built in a modified Gothic style. It contains, at pres- ent a chapel, or lecture room, haivng forty-seven pews, also a pastor's study, and social rooms. When completed according to the original design, the building is to have a large audience room in the rear.
For some time previous to the erection of their new edifice, this congregation worshipped in the Senate chamber at the State House.
The membership now numbers sixty-five. The whole number connected with it since the organization is seventy-five.
This Church is an independent ecclesiastical body, and in mat- ters of doctrine, order and discipline, is answerable to no other organization, It, however, co-operates with other Christian churches for purposes of counsel, fellowship, and usefulness re- quired by the true spirit of Christian love and union.
Rev. N. A. Hyde, its present pastor, was installed Nov. 12th, 1858. The Trustees of the Church are A. G. Willard, E. T. Sinker, Dr. B. M. Ludden, Robert Bronson.
THE CHURCHI OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST.
Was organized Dec. 1st, 1851, consisting of about 20 members, under the pastoral care of Rev. J. T. Vardaman.
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They erected a house of worship, about the same time, on the corner of Ohio and New Jersey streets; a plain brick structure, 40 by 50 feet.
There has been connected with the church since the date of its organization, about 260 members. Now connected with the church, about 125 members.
Jacob Rubush, Thomas Evans, Fletcher Rubush, Wm. H. Ken- drick, and Samuel Hanway, are the present Board of Trustees for the church property.
Number of pews, 52; all free. One Sabbath school; average number of scholars, 100; school meets every Sabbath, at 2 o'clock, P. M. Hours of public worship, 102, A. M., and 7 o'clock, P. M., each Sabbath day ; general prayer meeting every Thursday even- ing, 7 o'clock ; general class the first Monday evening of each month, at 7 o'clock.
Rev. C. W. Witt is the present pastor. Place of residence No. 75 North New Jersey street.
WESLEY CHAPEL. (METHODIST.)
The first Methodist preacher sent to preach in Indianapolis was Rev. James Scott, who opened his mission, in 1822, to the people in a log cabin owned by Isaac Wilson. The first camp-meeting was held on James Given's farm, one mile from the Court House. Rev. Samuel Hamilton was Presiding Elder of the District.
The Methodists in Indianapolis purchased, in 1825, a hewed log house, which they afterwards enlarged so that it would accom- modate about 200 persons. Cost of house and lot, about $300. This building was used for a school house also. In 1829 the Methodists completed a better building, of brick, which stood where Wesley Chapel now stands. In 1846, that building was removed, and that large substantial temple, on the corner of Me- ridian and Circle streets, was erected, 65 by 80 feet, with a base- ment above ground, having a large lecture room, study, library and class room. The entrance to the audience room is from the vesti- bule, by two flight of stairs. There is a front gallery, two center and two side isles; the whole well lighted with gas. The house and lot are worth $25,000. Will seat nearly 1,000 persons. The pastor occupies the parsonage, which is next door to the Chapel
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on Circle street. Public service every Sabbath at 10}. A. M., and 7 o'clock, P. M. Also, on Thursday. Sabbath school, 2 o'clock, P. M.
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ROBERTS' CHAPEL. (METHODIST.)
Corner of Pennsylvania and Market streets. Built in 1843, and is capable of seating near 800 persons. Cost about $8,000, but has undergone considerable improvement since its erection. The names of pastors, since organization, are, John S. Bayless, John L. Smith, SamuelT. Gillett, George M. Beswick, John H. Hull, William Wilson, Samuel T. Cooper, Horatio N. Barnes, John W. T. McMullen, Charles W. Miller, William Wilson. Ser- vices on the Sabbath at 102, A. M., and 7 P. M. Sunday school 2, P. M. Prayer meetings Thursday evenings, at 7 o'clock.
ASBURY M. E. CHURCH.
Situated on west side New Jersey street, between Louisiana and South streets. Size, 40 by 65 feet, with basement. Organized in 1849, under the pastoral charge of Rev. Samuel T. Cooper, and the church edifice erected in 1850. Dedicated by Rev. Elijah Whitten, 1852. Names of Pastors since organization-Samuel T. Cooper, John B. DeMotte, Samuel T. Gillet, Samuel P. Craw- ford, J. W. T. McMullen, Joseph Cotton, Asbury F. Wester, Eli- jah D. Long, and John G. Chafee, its present pastor. Residence, No. 137 Virginia Avenue. Cost, $5,000. Membership, 300.
NORTH STREET M. E. CHURCH.
Is situated on the corner of North and Alabama streets, is a one story brick, built in 1854. It will seat 250 persons. First pastor, J. C. Smith; second, F. A. Hasden; third, John Hill; fourth, C. P. Wright. Services, each Sabbath at 102 A. M., and 7, P. M. Sabbath school at 2 o'clock. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. C. P. Wright, present pastor. Residence, 128 North Alabama street.
FIRST UNIVERSALIST CHURCH.
An organization was formed in 1845, in the old Seminary building. Rev. B. F. Foster, and Rev. Charles Craven, were suc-
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cessively pastors of the church. Being weak in numbers and pecuniary ability, it finally languished. In January, 1854, meet- ings were resumed, in Temperance Hall, Mr. Foster again becom- ing pastor. In May the church was re-organized and after using Washington Hall and Masonic Hall each a few months, College Hall was secured, where meetings have been held ever since. In August, 1859, Mr. Foster's pastoral connection with the church ceased, and Rev. W. C. Brooks was chosen to succeed him. He began his labors in November, and is the present pastor.
FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE.
(Orthodox.) Is situated on the corner of Delaware and St. Clair street, and was erected in 1856. It is a two story brick, 48 feet long, and 40 feet wide, capable of seating 400 persons. Meet- ings are held twice a week, on the first and fourth days of each week, at half-past 10 o'clock, A. M.
GERMAN LUTHERAN. (ST. PAUL's)
German Lutheran, situated on Alabama, south of Washington street. The corner stone of this church was laid on the 19th of July, 1844, by Rev. Mr. Kunz, and was dedicated by him on the 11th of May, 1845. The building is of brick, 35 by 50 feet, with a frame tower. It is capable of accommodating 340 persons. Its present pastor is the Rev. Charles Fricke.
The congregation of St. Paul's are having a new church erect- ed, on the corner of East and Georgia streets. This church will be 13 by 108 and is intended to accomodate 1200 persons. The corner-stone is laid, and the building will be completed about the first of September.
GERMAN REFORM CHURCH.
Alabama street between Washington and Market. This church was erected in 1853, It was dedicated by the Rev. John Long. It is a brick building, 35 by 50 feet, contains about 50 pews, and will accommodate 200 persons. The present pastor is the Rev. G. J. Stearn. A school of 60 children is attached to the church, of which Mr. Stearn is the teacher.
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GERMAN EVANGELICAL.
(Formerly German Congregational.) This congregation erect- ed a church edifice in 1853, on New Jersey, between Market and Ohio streets. It will accommodate from 300 to 400 persons. The first pastor was the Rev. Mr. Ruley. The present incumbent is the Rev. Michael Krueger. Residence rear of church.
GERMAN EVANGELICAL, UNITED LUTHERAN AND REFORMED
CHURCH.
This church edifice was erected and dedicated in 1845, and is situated on Ohio, between Meridian and Illinois streets. The first pastor was the Rev. Mr. Kunz ; the present incumbent is the Rev. Hermann Quinius. Residence, basement of church.
ST. MARY'S CHURCH. (CATHOLIC.)
Was first founded in 1857, by the Rev. Leonhardt Brandt, uow pastorof St. Mary's Church, in Madison. In the month of August, the same year, the corner stone was laid, by the Right Rev. Maurice de St. Palais. The church was finished in the spring of 1858, by the Rev. S. Siegrist, pastor of the church. It was opened for divine service on the 15th of August, 1858, and . was dedicated by Rev. Fg. Rudolph, pastor of Oldenburgh, Ind., on the 11th Sept., 1859.
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH. (CATHOLIC.)
Georgia, between Illinois and Tennessee. Pastor, Rev. Aug. Bessonies. Hours of service every Sabbath, 8 o'clock, A. M., 10}, A. M., 3 P. M. Parsonage adjoining the church. On the corner of Georgia and Tennessee streets, next the church, is the Female School conducted by the Sisters of Providence. Seven Sisters are employed. Sister Mary Ambrose, Superioress.
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NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS.
THE INDIANA STATE JOURNAL.
The Indiana State Journal was established in January, 1822. The paper is now in. the fortieth year of its existence, and is, we believe, the oldest newspaper in Indiana. The daily Indiana Journal, changed in name in 1854 to the Daily Indianapolis Journal, was permanently established in 1851. Previous to this, daily, tri-weekly and semi-weekly editions of the paper were published for indefinite periods-mostly during the ses- sions of the Legislature. Our limited space will not permit us to trace the Journal through the changes it has experienced with its different conductors. It has had, however, fewer changes in owners than almost any paper of its age in the country-the publications being comparatively few that can show so small a number of names as the Journal exhibits in the list of its past and present proprietors. This fact is evidence of the stable charac- ter the paper has always sustained. The present proprietors of the Journal purchased the establishment in 1854. For six years they published the paper on South Pennsylvania street, opposite the Sinking Fund building, but in October, 1860, removed into their splendid new building, erected by them with a special refer- ence to the wants of their business, on the south-east corner of Meridian and Circle streets. This building is the most complete of its kind in the State-planned and erected with a special. reference to the requirements of the printing business, in all its branches. Few publishing houses in the West occupy as fine or convenient buildings as that owned by the Indianapolis Journal, Company. During the past year the circulation of both the Daily and Weekly Journal has greatly increased. In the city of Indianapolis alone the number of its daily issues has been aug- mented over thirty-three per cent. In the Daily Journal is published the official list of uncalled for letters, which is evidence of its claim to a larger circulation than that of any one of its city cotemporaries. The circulation of the Daily and Weekly, outside of the city, has increased in a corresponding ratio with that of its growth at home. 6
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INDIANA STATE SENTINEL.
The Sentinel was first published in June, 1840, by G. A. & J. P. Chapman, who continued its publication until purchased by Austin H. Brown, in 1849. Mr. Brown established the "Indiana Daily State Sentinel" in 1851. In 1855 the establishment was purchased by Walker & Cottom, and until August, 1856, passed through various hands, when it was bought by the present ener- getic and enterprising proprietors, Messrs. Bingham & Doughty, who have made extensive additions to the office in the way of type, new presses, and the largest book bindery and blank book manufactory in the State. In April, 1857, shortly after the purchase by them, the office was nearly destroyed by the explo- sion of the boiler, producing a loss of about $12,000. Although the building in which the press room and the job and news rooms were situated, was left a mass of ruins, the publication of the paper was only suspended for a few days, and in a few weeks the business of the firm in all its departments was resumed with entire new material.
This firm have seven steam power presses propelled by an en- gine of eight horse power, and they employ in the various de- partments of their establishment about 60 hands. Their job room is very complete, and their facilities for doing job and book work are nnequalled in the West. The Daily and Weekly have as large a circulation as any newspaper in the West, and enjoys a liberal advertising patronage. Daily $6, and weekly $1 a year. Sentiments Democratic. Office State Sentinel building, (formerly old Capital House, ) on the north side of Washington street, be- tween Meridian and Pennsylvania streets.
THE INDIANA STATE GUARD.
This paper was first established as "The Locomotive," and the first number issued on August 16th, 1845, by Ohr, Culley & Co. On the first day of January, 1848. the paper passed into the hands of Douglass & Elder, who continued its publication until March 30, 1850. From this date (over ten years,) until the present time, it has been published by Elder & Harkness, who, on the 10th day of November, 1860, changed its name to that of the "Indiana State Guard." It is issued as a large weekly, and
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enjoys a liberal patronage. In connection with the paper, the proprietors have an extensive book and job printing establish- ment, where they keep three steam power presses running. In sentiments the Indiana State Guard is "National Democratic."
THE INDIANA AMERICAN.
The Indiana American was established in Brookville, Ind., Jan. 1832, by C. F. Clarkson. In 1853 he sold it to T. A. Goodwin, the present proprietor, who continued to publish it at Brookville until April, 1857, when it was moved to Indianapolis. Being sui generis in its character, it at once took rank among the most extensively circulated papers in the State. It is largely devoted to agriculture and family reading. It gives a synopsis of current news, and is Republican in politics. It is now pub- lished twice a week, at $1 50, to mail subscribers, and delivered in the city at $2 00 per year. It is an excellent advertising medium.
THE HERALD AND ERA.
This journal is the organ of the Universalist denomination in Indiana and Missouri, and also circulates largely in the adjacent States. It was first published semi-monthly, at Madison, Ind., by Revs. B. F. Foster and Thomas Abbott, in 1850. In 1851 Mr. Abbott's connection with the paper ceased, and Rev. Dr. I. D. Williamson became one of its editors. Rev. T. C. Eaton became one of its proprietors shortly afterwards, and it was issued weekly. In 1853 the office was moved to Indianapolis, where Mr. Foster disposed of his interest, and M. G. Lee, one of the present editors, took his place. In 1855 the Golden Era, a weekly paper, started in St. Louis by Rev. E. Manford, and after- wards purchased by Mr. Abbott, was united to the Herald and the present name adopted. Offices are kept in both cities. Since then Mr. Eaton and Mr. Abbott have retired from the paper, and it is continued under the editorial control of Messrs. Lee and Williamson.
INDIANA FARMER-SEMI-MONTHLY.
The Indiana Farmer was established about twenty years ago,
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at Indianapolis, by Mr. J. S. Willetts, Esq. Since that time it has changed hands three or four times, and its publication has as often been discontinued, for want of adequate support. This has generally resulted from the common habit of Western people of patronizing Eastern instead of home papers.
In 1852 it fell into the hands of D. P. Holloway, Esq., of Richmond, who continued its publication in that city until the beginning of 1858, when it was purchased by Dr. J. N. Ray, who removed its publication to Indianapolis, where it has met with more general favor, and has attained a subscription patronage which makes its publication a source of profit, instead of loss, as heretofore.
The Indiana Farmer, is devoted, exclusively, to the interests of . productive industry, and is a valuable aid to the Agricultural Societies of the State, which number nearly one hundred. Dr. Ray, its publisher, has adopted the plan of providing a special editor for each department, which, whilst it increases the expenses of publication, adds greatly to the value of the paper, and com- mends it to the hearty support of all-for citizens, as well as farmers, derive great advantage from the perusal of agricultural papers.
Publication office, old post office building, South Meridian street, second floor; J. N. Ray, Publisher.
MISS DILL'S GAZETTE.
The Gazette, a first class literary paper, was established by Miss Lizzie St. Clair Dill, March 31st, 1860. Since that time it has become the most popular family newspaper published in Indiana. It gives all the current news, and its literary department is filled with the .choicest selections and contributions. The Ga- zette is a necessary fireside companion, and should be taken by every family. Terms, $1 00 per annum, in advance.
WEEKLY HUMORIST.
The Railroad City Advertiser, a monthly issue, published by Landon & Hastings, and distributed gratuitously, was established in June, 1860, and continued as a monthly up to January, 1861,
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at which time the name was changed to that of the Weekly Humorist, now issued on Saturdays, and published at 50 cents per annum. This paper contains eight pages of closely printed matter, giving each week a thorough review of the markets, local news, agricultural and farming interests, humorous sketches, witticisms, &c. No effort will be spared to make it a welcome visitor to every family in the city or country. Publication office, 8 East Washington street.
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