The Portland Gazette

MISCELLANY.

On Monday the 31st ult. the Corner Stone, of Christ's Church, a new Stone edifice now erecting in Gardiner (Maine) was laid by the Wardens and Vestry of the same. The interesting ceremonies were commenced with appropriate religious ceremonies in the present Church by the Rev. Gideon W. Olney, the Rector, and an Anthem by the choir of Singers. A procession was then formed who proceeded to the site of the new building in the following manner: Choir of Singers : Rev. Mr. Olney and neighboring clergy : Hon. Judge Putnam and D. A. Tyng, Esq. of the Sup. Jud. Court; High Sheriff of the county; Master Mason and Master Carpenter; Members of the Society; Strangers. On reaching the spot, the Singers arranged themselves upon each side of the stage, which was placed upon the foundation. and the Officers &c. in the procession ascended the same, the 100th Psalm from the collection was then sung, and Prayers and an exhortation were offered by the Rector, after which the Senior Warden deposited the Plate, named the building and laid the stone (aided by the master Mason and his assistants;) and made an occasional address to the Audience, the services were concluded by singing.

The collection of people was very great ; who appeared much gratified with the performances, and with the rising prospects of this Church.

*The walls of this building are to be constructed entirely of granite of an excellent quality; which is obtained from an extensive quarry in the neighbourhood; the order of Architecture is Gothick; and for neatness and elegance it is presumed the plan of this Church will not suffer by a comparison with any one now erected in the Country. -N. Herald.