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E. B. PATCH General Commission Merchant and Auctioneer,
MAUCTION STORE.TO
NG.
FAHEAGE SC.
Liberal advances made on Goods, Wares and Merchandise, of every description. Cash paid for New and Second-hand Furni- ture. Sales of Farms, &c., attended to in any locality.
REGULAR SALES OF FURNITURE, HORSES & CARRIAGES EVERY SATURDAY.
All business entrusted to his care will be promptly attended to, and charges made satisfactory.
CHAS. A. F. SWAN, Attorney and Counsellor at Hat, Office No. 3 Canal Block, Central Street, LOWELL, MASS.
E. A. CLARK, CONSTABLE, Office Canal Block, Central Street, LOWELL, MASS.
LOWELL, MASS.
NOS. 6 & 7 COMMERCIAL SQUARE,
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clergymen have been pastors of the church : Rev. William Twining, installed October 4, 1831, dismissed August 25, 1835. U. C. Burnap, installed July 6, 1837, dismissed February 8, 1852; George Darling, installed December 30, 1852, dismissed 1855; John P. Cleave- land, D. D., present pastor, installed October 2, 1855. M. Hemenway is church clerk. The Sabbath School is under the superintendency of H. B. Stanton. The number of scholars is 265, an increase of eleven since April last.
JOHN STREET CHURCH-John Street, corner of Paige. This church was organized May 9, 1839, and had at its commencement about 200 members, most of whom had previously been connected with the First Congregational and Appleton street churches. The present membership is about 430, 52 having been added during the year 1858. The brick edifice in which they worship, was built in 1839, and dedi- cated January 24, 1840. The sermon was by Rev. Amos Blanchard, then pastor of the First church. The cost of the building was about $20,000. It contains an organ costing $1,200. It contains 170 pews, which will seat an audience of about 1000 persons. The rent of pews is from $12 to $44 per annum ; single seats from $3 to $6. The sexton, Daniel C. Eaton, will be in attendance, at the vestry of the church, Saturday evenings, by application to whom, seats may be obtained. The first pastor was Rev. Stedman W. Hanks, who was ordained March 20, 1840, and dismissed February 3, 1853; on the same day, Rev. Eden B. Foster, present pastor, was installed. O. L. Allen is superintendent of the Sabbath School, which contained, at the date of the last report, 433 scholars .
KIRK STREET CHURCH-Kirk, corner of French Street. This church was organized May 21, 1845, with about 130 members. The present number is about 300, of whom upwards of 50 were added during the year 1858. The church structure was erected in the year 1846, and dedicated December 17th, the same year. The sermon was preached by Rev. Dr. Blanchard, from Psalms LXXVII: 13. The building which is of brick, is pleasantly located, and with the land and the organ which it contains, cost about $22,000. It contains 154 pews, capable of seating 853 persons. The yearly rent of pews varies from $7 to $36, and of a single seat from $2 to $6. John F. Rogers is treasurer and collector, of whom seats may be obtained. Rev. Amos Blanchard, D. D., has been pastor of the church since its or- ganization. S. W. Stickney is superintendent of the Sabbath School, which contained 310 scholars at the date of the last report.
HIGH STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-East Merrimac Street, corner of High. The church was organized in 1846, with 71 members. Their numbers have increased to 171, 54 of whom were added in the year 1858. The church was originally built by an Episcopal society, which subsequently sold it to the church and society now worshiping in it. It is built of wood, and cost $12,500, and has an organ costing $1,600. The number of pews is 176, which will seat 880 persons. The annual rent of the pews is from $6 to $36; single seats from $1 20 to $7 60. Leonard Worcester is treasurer, City Hall building, to whom applications may be made for seats. The pastors have been as follows : Timothy Atkinson, from 1846 to 1847 ; Joseph H. Towne, from 1848 to 1853; O. T. Lamphier, from 1855 to 1856 ; and the present pastor, Rev. Owen Street, installed September 17, 1857. Joseph H. Ely is superintendent of the Sabbath School, and the number of scholars at the date of the last annual report was 300. For several
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JOSIAH GATES,
No. 6 Mechanics' Building, DUTTON STREET,
OPPOSITE BOSTON & LOWELL R. R. DEPOT,
LOWELL, MASS., Manufacturer of and Dealer in
STRETCHED, CEMENTED, AND STITCHED
LEATHER BELTING, Rubber and Gutta Percha Belting,
Top Roll Covering, Roller Cloths, Calf Rollers, Sheep Rollers, Baling & Harness Twine, Lacings, Cotton Spinning Banding, Card Leather, Sole Leather, Belt Leather, Loom Straps, Belt Hooks, Belt Cement, and Manufac- turers' Articles generally.
Every article warranted of the very best material and workmanship, and will be sold at the LOWEST CASH PRICES.
REFERENCES.
JOS. WHITE, Lowell, WM. SPENCER, « WM. A. BURKE, «
SAMUEL FAY, Lowell, JOHN AVERY. C. A. BABCOCK, Boston.
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years the debt of the society caused it some embarrassment, but dur- ing the past year $4,000 have been paid towards its extinguishment, and the society is now in a prosperous condition.
EPISCOPAL.
ST. ANNE'S CHURCH-Merrimac, corner of Anne Street. This church was the first one organized within the limits of the present city of Lowell. The organization took place February 24, 1824, when the members of the parish numbered 97. The number of communi- cants at the close of the year ending May 1, 1858, was 406, an in- crease of 45 over the previous year. The church, which is of stone, with Gothic doors and arched windows, was originally built by the Merrimac company in 1824, and consecrated by Bishop Griswold, March 16, 1825. In 1827 it was leased for 15 years to the Merrimac Religious Society, the name by which the present church was then called, and at the expiration of the lease, was purchased by the proprietors of St. Anne's Church. The cost of the building, with additions, was about $16,000. The organ, of which Benjamin Walk- er is organist, cost $1,200, There are 165 pews, capable of seating 825 persons. The annual rent of pows is from $10 to $35; single seats from $4 to $7. Seats may be obtained of Charles Hovey, the treasurer, at his store, City Hall building. The first and only rector is Rev. Theodore Edson, D. D., the present incumbent. Charles Hovey is superintendent of the Sabbath School, which contains 400 scholars. During the winter of 1857-8, this church raised $930,25 for the relief of the poor and needy.
In the tower of this church is a chime of eleven bells, weighing in the aggregate 9,899 lbs., and costing over $4,000. These bells are chimed every Sabbath for half an hour between 9 and 10 o'clock, A. M .; for half an hour immediately preceding sundown on the same day, and on public occasions of more than ordinary interest, and con- tribute much to the enjoyment of the citizens.
METHODIST.
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH-Hurd Street. St. Paul's church was organ- ganized in 1826. It now contains 428 communicants, of whom 77 have been added the past year. The church edifice, which is the largest Protestant church in the city, is of brick, and was erected in 1839 at an expense of $18,500. It has an organ for which $1,400 was paid. The number of pews is 180, capable of seating 1,300 persons. The yearly cost of pews is from $7 to $25; single sittings from $2 to $5. The agent for renting pews is H. W. Blaisdell, who may be found every day, Sundays excepted, at 140 Central street. The fol- lowing clergymen have officiated as pastors, to wit : Benjamin Griffin, 1826 ; A. D. Merrill, 1827 ; Benjamin Lambert, 1828 ; A. D. Sargeant, 1829 ; E. K. Avery, 1830-I; George Pickering, 1832 ; A. D. Merrill, 1833-4; Ira M. Bidwell, 1835; Orange Scott, 1836 ; E. W. Stickney, 1837-8; Orange Scott, 1839-40; S. Horr, 1841-2; Wm. H. Hatch, 1843-4; Abel Stevens, 1845; C. K. True, 1846-7; A. A. Willets, 1848; John H. Twombly, 1849-50; Gershom F. Cox, 1851-2; L. D. Barrows, 1853-4; D. E. Chapin, 1855; George M. Steele, 1856-7; H. M. Loud, 1858. There are two flourishing Sabbath Schools connec- ted with this church, with an aggregate of 512 scholars, an increase of 35 since April last. There is also a Ladies Benevolent Society, the object of which is to relieve the poor, which annually raises hundreds of dollars for that purpose, and is in a flourishing condition.
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A. LAWRENCE, M. D., DENTIST, Office and Residence : 11 John ·Street. (ESTABLISHED OCTOBER 1, 1839,)
DR. LAWRENCE inserts the Best Premium Teeth on gold plate, as pure as coin, or on silver or platinum, with continnous gums, as may be preferred.
Teeth filled with chemically pure gold-and filled as they should be. Extracting, Cleansing, &c., attended to.
Charges according to circumstances.
I3 Dentists wishing Fancy Work to exhibit at Fairs supplied as usual, at short notice.
Dr. Lawrence was awarded the highest premium for his speci- mens on exhibition at the late Fair of the Middlesex Mechanics' Association in this City, as also from all other Fairs to which he has been a contributor.
To avoid all mistakes in the person or locality, remember JOHN STREET, NO. 11. Opposite Samuel Kidder's Apothecary Store.
EDWIN L. SHED, DEPUTY SHERIFF & CORONER FOR MIDDLESEX COUNTY.
Office : TYLER'S BLOCK, CENTRAL ST.,
Residence : No. 8 LAWRENCE STREET, LOWELL, MASS.
Bills for services will be rendered on the first of July and Jan- uary.
des Orders by Express or Mail promptly attended to, and particular attention given to criminal business.
H. G. BLAISDELL
Counsellor and Attorney at Fal,
Tyler's Block, Central Street, Lowell, Mass.
STEPHEN MANSUR, DEALER IN Hard, Crockery, Glass and China Ware, AGRICULTURAL TOOLS, &c. No. 138 Central Street, Lowell, Mass.
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WORTHEN STREET CHURCH-Worthen Street, near Lowell. This church was organized October 2, 1841. The number of members at that time was 261. The present number is 475, of whom 75 were ad- ded in the year 1858. The house of worship was erected in 1842, at at a cost of $8,800. The organ cost $1,300. The number of pews in the church is 162. which will seat 850 persons. The yearly rent of pews is from $8 to $27 ; single seats from $2 to $580. J. C. Smith has the renting of the pews, and may be found at the Committee room on Saturday evenings. The clergymen have been as follows : A. D. Sargeant from 1841-1843 ; A. D. Merrill, 1843-1845; J. S. Springer, 1845-1847; Isaac A. Savage, 1847-1849 ; Charles Adams, 1849-1851; I. J. P. Collyer, 1851-1853; M. A. Howe, 1853-1855 ; J. W. Dadmun, 1855-1857; Wm. H. Hatch, 1857-1858; A. D. Sargeant is the present pastor. At the date of the last report, the Sabbath School contained 508 scholars.
CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH-Merrimac, corner of Central St. This church was organized April 1854, the number of members at that time being 102. The present number of members is 275, of whom 45 were added during the past year. The building in which the church worships, is rented by them, it having originally been occupied by the Universalists, and subsequently by the Wesleyan Methodists. The church contains an organ for which the present owners paid §200. The church contains 132 pews, which will seat 660 persons. Single pews are let for from $18 to g24 per annum, and single seats from $4 to $550. N. S. Sleeper, 25 Hamilton Cor- poration, has the letting of pews and seats. The pastors of the church since its organization have been as follows: William S. Studley, 1854-55; Isaac S. Cushman, 1856-57; Isaac J. P. Collyer, 1858, who is the present pastor. The number of scholars connected with the Sabbath School of this society, at the date of the last report was 214. C. M. Battles is superintendent.
ROMAN CATHOLIC.
ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH-Fenwick Street. This church was organ- ized about 1831, there having been previous to that time, Catholic services by different clergymen in such places as could be secured. The number of worshippers connected with this church is reported to be about 5,000. The original house of worship was erected in 1831, which was replaced in 1853-54 by the present commodious, and splendid edifice. The building is 186 feet long by 106 wide. The height of the centre of the ceiling inside, is 6] feet from the floor. The architecture is of the Gothic style of the 13th century. The in- side finish is very elegant, the stained windows costing $3,000. The church was dedicated on Sunday, Oct. 29, 1854, with grand and im- posing ceremonies, Bishop Fitzpatrick of Boston, Bishop O'Riley of Hartford, and Rev. Dr. Moriarty of Philadelphia, taking part in the exercises. The cost of the building was about $75,000, and contains an organ used in the old church, but steps are being taken to secure a new and more costly instrument. There are 315 pews in the house, which will seat about 2,250 persons. The annual cost of a pew is from $16 to $24, and a single seat rents for $4. They can be se- cured by application to Patrick Haviland at the church. The pastors of the church have been Revs. John Mahoney, Peter'Connelly, James T. McDermott, Henry J. Tucker, and John O'Brien the present one, who is assisted by Michael X. Carroll.
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To the Traveling Public and Citizens generally.
If you wish to obtain
TRUNKS, VALISES, AND CARPET BAGS,
CHEAPER than they can be bought at any other Store in the City of Lowell, call at 68 Central Street, Hayward's Old Stand, ON THE BRIDGE. 13 I shall keep on hand a good assortment of SOLE LEATHER TRUNKS and VALISES.
P. CUMMISKEY, AGT
WILLARD'S Hotel and Eating House,
NOS. 14 AND 16 MARKET STREET, LOWELL, MASS.
WAITT WILLARD, PROPRIETOR.
BOARD SEVENTY > FIVE CENTS PER DAY.
STREETER & POWERS, DEALERS IN GROCERIES, TEAS, OIL WOODEN WARE, & c., &c., Corner of Merrimac and John Streets. H. W. STREETER, HANNIBAL POWERS.
Medical Notice.
DR. J. M. HARMON, PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, OFFICE AT No. 29 KIRK STREET, LOWELL, MASS.
Dr. H. gives special attention to Diseases of Females. Con- sultation free, and strictly confidential, in all cases, and under all circumstances.
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ST. PETER'S CHURCH-Gorham, corner of Appleton Street. This church was organized December 25, 1841. The present membership is about 2,000, there having been no increase during the past year. The church edifice, which is of brick, was erected in 1841, costing $22,000, with subsequent additions. The building is capable of seating 1,500 persons. Seats, which can be procured of John Garretty, at Rev. P. Cradden's, are rented for $4 per year. There have been two pastors of this church, viz : James Conway, who officiated from 1841 to 1847, and Peter Crudden, the present pastor, who was settled in March of the latter year.
ST. MARY'S CHURCH-Suffolk, corner of Lowell. This church was organized in 1847. The present number connected with the church is about 800. No additions have been made during 1858. The house in which this church worships, was erected by the Bap- tists, and passed through several hands, until it was purchased by the present owners, and dedicated March 7, 1847. The cost to the latter, with improvements, has been about $12,000. This church contains the best organ in the city, which cost about $4,500. It contains 160 pews, which will seat about 1,000 persons. Pews are rented at a sum varying from $14 to §20 per annum, and single seats let for $4. They may be secured by applying to James Farley, 72 Suffolk street. James 'I'. McDermott, the present pastor, was set- tled over the church at its commencement.
UNITARIAN.
FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH-Merrimac, opposite John Street. The Society connected with this church, was organized in 1830. The present number of members is about 600, the increase during the past year having been about 100. The building belonging to this society, was erected in 1832, at a cost of $32,000. There are five stores un- der the church. There is also a vestry, on the opposite side of the passage way leading to the church, which cost $3,500. The society owns an organ costing $1,800. The building contains 154 pews, · which will seat 900 persons. Pews can be secured in this church for $12 to $25 per annum, and a single seat rents for from $4 to $5, and may be secured by application to J. B. McAlvin, the treasurer and collector, at the Suffolk counting room, or at the church on Sab- bath mornings. The pastors of this church have been as follows : William Barry, ordained November 17, 1830; resigned July 12, 1835. Henry A. Miles, installed Dec. 14. 1836, dismissed 1853. Theodore Tebbetts, from 1855 to 1856. Fr. derick Hinckley, the present pastor who was installed November 12, 1856. Connected with this church is a Free Parish Library, containing 3,000 volumes, most of which are standard works.
LEE STREET CHURCH-Lee, near Kirk Street. The Society of the Lee Street Church, was organized August 2, 1845, and the church constituted April 14, 1846. The number of members of the Society at the present time, is about 400. For several years after the organ- ization of the Society, its meetings were held in different halls. In 1850, the stone edifice, in which the Society now worships, was erec- ted and dedicated July 10, the same year. The cost of the structure was about $16,000. It contains an organ which cost $1,200. The church contains 102 pews, which will furnish seats for 600 persons. The rent of pews ranges from $10 to $36, and single seats from $4 to $6 per annum, and may be had by applying to Alfred S. Saunders, treasurer and collector, of the society, at the church on Sundays.
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WILDER & DANA, (SUCCESSORS TO DAVID DANA,)
Jackson Street, . Lowell, Mass.,
MANUFACTURERS OF
LOCOMOTIVE FLUES, COPPER DYE KETTLES, SET DO.,
Cylinders and Copper Work generally. Also,-Brass and Composition Castings, Spinning Drums, Rov- ing Cans, and all kinds of Tin and Sheet Iron Work for Factory Use.
DEALERS IN Copper, Block Tin and Lead Water Pipe, Furnaces, Cooking Ranges, Copper and Brass Suction and and Force Pumps.
PLUMBERS' WORK In all its branches, done to order, by experienced Workmen. H. H. WILDER, GEO E. DANA
JOSHUA MERRILL, Publisher, Bookseller & Stationer,
DEALER IN PAPER HANGINGS, BORDERS, BLANK BOOKS, &c.
Blank Books made to order and Paper Ruled to any pattern. Bookbinding done with neatness and despatch.
AGENT OF THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. NO. 23 CENTRAL STREET, LOWELL.
S. C. SMITH, Steel Letter and Fancy Stamp Cutter, Alphabets and Figures for Machinists' Use, Names and Fancy Stamps cut on the best of stock and warranted. A liberal discount made to Agents. Orders sent to S. C. SMITH, 123 Cross St, Lowell, will be promptly returned.
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The pastors of this society have been M. A. H. Niles, from April 8, 1846 to July 17, 1847. William Barry, from December 12, 1847, to April 18, 1853. Rev. Augustus Woodbury, from September 4, 1853, to April, 1, 1857. J. K. Karcher, from April 1st, to Nov. 1st, 1858. J. B. Willard has accepted a recent call,
UNIVERSALIST.
FIRST UNIVERSALIST CHURCH-Central, corner of Green Streets. This society, was organized July 1827, with a membership of 166 per- sons. The present number of members is about 600. The building in which this Society worships was erected on Chapel street in 1828, and in 1837 was removed to its present location. The original cost of the building with the stores underneath, was about $16,000. It is rented by the Society. The organ in the church cost about $1,000. The house contains 146 pews, and will seat 630 persons. The annual rent of pews is from $8 to 22, and single sittings from $3 to $6, and may be hired of Hubbard Wilson, 66 Hamilton Corporation, or at the church on the Sabbath. The following named clergymen have been settled over this church, viz : Eliphalet Case, from 1828 to 1830. Calvin Gardner, from 1830 to 1833. Thomas B. 'Thayer, 1833 to 1845. Elbridge G. Brooks, 1845 to 1846. Uriah Clark, 1846 to 1850. Thomas B. Thayer, 1851 to Oct. 1857. The society has been for a year without a pastor, but a call has recently been extended to Rev. U. M. Fiske, to settle over them.
SECOND UNIVERSALIST CHURCH-Shattuck, corner Market Street. The society connected with this church was organized in 1836. The present number of members is about 400. Their house of worship, costing §20,000, was erected in 1837, and dedicated November 1838. The cost of the organ was $1,500. There are 125 pews in the church, which will accommodate 600 persons with seats, and persons wishing to obtain pews or seats, may procure them by applying to J. B. True- worthy, at the church before and after the services on the Sabbath. The rent of the former is from $18 to $22 yearly, and the latter from $4 to $5, Ten different pastors have been settled over this Society, of which the following is a list. Z. Thompson, April 1837 to April 1839. Abel C. Thomas, July 1839 to July 1842. Alonzo A. Miner, July 1842 to May 1848. Luther J. Fletcher, May 1848 to July 1848. L. B. Mason, October 1848 to July 1849. I. D. Williamson, August 1849 to September 1850. Noah M. Gaylord, October 1850 to May 1853. John S. Dennis, September 1853 to November 1854. Charles Cravens, April 1855 to April 1856. Charles H. Dutton, April 1856 to July 1858. There is now no pastor of this Society, though preach- ing is had in the church every Sabbath.
FREE CHAPEL-Middlesex, near Davis Street. The Ministry at Large was established in August 1844, by the Lowell Missionary Society, with Rev. Horatio Wood as its minister. It was intended as a benevolent institution, for the benefit of the poor of the city, and was to have none but pure philanthropic aims. It has uniformly sus- tained this character. It has developed itself into a form, distinctly charitable, religious, educational and reformatory. The poor of the city, not reached by any other existing organization, are the subjects of its care. The necessaries of life as required after investigation, are given in such a manner as to prevent dependence and promote self-reliance, and with advice suited to the physical, and moral wants of the applicant. The sum of about $1,300 was expended, the last
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L. B. RICHARDSON, BROKER,
No. 80 Central Street, Near the
American House, LOWELL, MASS.,
Dealer in COLD AND SILVER WATCHES, GOLD CHAINS, JEWELRY, &C., &C.
MONEY TO LOAN
On all kinds of Personal Property, such as Gold and Silver Watches, Gold Chains, Piano Fortes, Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Carriages, Harnesses, &c., &c.
Watches and Jewelry carefully Repaired and Warranted.
The best Lunett Watch Glasses inserted for Fifteen Cents.
EASTERN, WESTERN AND CANADA MONEY BOUGHT.
N. B .- A large lot of Unredeemed Property for sale cheap.
H. R. BARKER, No. 8 Central Street, Lowell, Mass., Practical Steam & Gas Pipe Fitter,
Gives his personal attention to orders for Heating Buildings by Steam and Lighting the same by Gas. Particular attention given to Jobbing in the above line, and work warranted. Also, at wholesale and retail, a large stock of
Welded Wrought Iron Pipe
and all kinds of Fittings for same. Constantly on hand a good assortment of GAS FIXTURES, from the best manufacturers, at the lowest market prices.
KERSHAW & SCHOLEFIELD, Dealers in Ladies' and Gents'
BOOTS, SHOES, RUBBERS, Trunks and Valises, 76 CENTRAL STREET, Williams' Block, Canal Bridge, LOWELL. Measures taken, and Ladies' and Gents' Boots and Shoes man- ufactured to order. All Goods warranted. Repairing done at short nottce.
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year for food, fuel, clothing, &c., for the poor. The Free Chapel will seat about 400 worshippers, and the slips are open to all, who, uncon- nected with any church, and unable to clothe themselves and pay for seats, will partake of its adapted teachings, and share its multiplied blessings The Chapel has often proved itself a stepping stone to other churches. Religion is also carried to the firesides of many, who are unable to attend church by reason of sickness, and from other causes. The Ministry at Large recognizes no difference of religious opinions, but persons of all sects are placed on an equal footing, with a view " to the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace." A Free Evening School was organized in 1845, at the Chapel, and another on Suffolk Street in 1852. The schools are under the direction of the Ministry at Large, assisted by about seventy volunteer teachers, two thirds of whom are females. They are held in each place two evenings in each week during the winter. No scholars are. admitted under fifteen years of age, and a great majority of those attending are op- eratives in the mills. The number of scholars registered in 1857-8 was about 1,200. Many persons of mature age here learn to read. The man of fifty has here learned his letters, and received the first rudiments of an education. The city annually contributes $500 for the support of these schools, and they have been under the super- vision of the School Committee, since 1855. It is contemplated to start a third school, soon. There is a library of 500 volumes, at the Chapel. Children and adults are learned to sew, in a school for that purpose. Reformation from intemperance, and every kindred vice, is a prominent object of attention on the part of the Ministry. The object is to take the erring young in guidance, and prepare the aged penitent for the tomb. The adopted principles and methods are true friendliness, kindness, openness, faith and hope. At the same time its cardinal maxim is, " Prevention is better than Cure." The build- ing occupied for the Free Chapel, was erected by the Hamilton and Appleton Corporations, for school rooms, and was occupied as such until 1844, when a part was transferred to the Ministry at Large, and in 1846 the whole passed into the hands of the latter.
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