Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-04


The Trustees of The newly erected Meth.
odIst Church in this village, feel it due 10 the
Architect, Builder, aud Superintendent of tho
said hIure, that they express TO the pnhlic
then grateful dckno wledge;ucnts for The neat,
eomInodious, and we'll arranged building with
which they are now supplied for the worship
Of God
The house is built after tho plan Of A. d.
YOUNG, Esq. architect OF the Slatc-house,
and it is but just TO Mr. Young that they ack-
nuwlcdge their high regards and confidence in
him Cor this additional proof Of his scientific
skill, good taste, and ability as All experienced
architect, worthily deserving tho continued
confidence OF the public.
The builder, MIR ASA EDGERTON, Of
Cabot, ia well known 10y many in this section
OF country for his experience ard celebrity in
! building Meeting Houses; in this case, how.
| ever wv think him deserving much common
| Inion Tor the dispatch and faihfulness with
which he has executed the plan and performed
tho work committed to his trust.
| All The contracts have been made, and the
building npletet thus far, under the Super
| intcnd-ncy Of Daniel Baldwin, ESQ, merchant
of this village and, Tor lhc good economy,
faithfuness, and interest with winch he has
discharged his duty ia this department, the y
would tender u due sense Of their hi Oh obliga-
lions.
This church which has been built the past
| season aud was dedicated TO the service OF
God on the 18Th inst. Is located in central
| part Of our village. ON the street leading from
| Main street 10 tic State House. 1t is con-
structed Of wood, except three feet OF the
basement story, and is &c feet by AZ, with
90 feet post above the basement, and is
surmOunted by a plain tower FOR Bell
when needed. 1t contains gallery, Ia It.
wide over the lobby, .supplied with raised
seats for singers, SO pews-and also free
seats that will convene from 80 to 40 per-
sons. The pews and pulpit are made Of
Butternut, stained and varnished-the lat
ter standing on base of iliative Egyp-
tan marble. We have windows on side
in each story, Of large sized glass with
over the doors, lighting both the lobby and
gallery, and are all well supplied with
weights and blinds. The house is warm
ed by small furnace in the basement, from
which the heat is conveyed by pipe through
the vestry, and also up through The main
building. Our basement is conveniently
arranged into three rooms, to accommo-
date lecture, prayer, aud social meetings
as well as Sabbath schools, Bible classes
&c. &c.
TO conclude this brief sketch, they car
but express their gratitude TO Almighty
God, through whose kind Providence hem.
selves and the society they represent have
thus far been graciously guided; and alst
to many OF our traders, and other citizens
not of this, but connected with other socie
ties--yet who have displayed truly com
mendabe s. liberal feeling, by cheeriully
subscribing, contributing of their funds, s
purchasing pews, during these times OF pc
cuniary pressure there by relieving til,
trustees of an otherwise heavy debt, an,
giving in this case a fresh exhibition of tina
generous public spirit for which the peopl
OF Montpelier are so deservedly distinguish
ed. SAMUEL KELLEY,
In behalf of the trustees.
Montpelier, Nov. so, 1887.