Of this unfortunate result, the vicissitudes of the times ought always to be given in explanation; and it should also be remembered, that the good seed, though scattered, is not lost, but producing doubtless in many quarters, its desirable fruits.”—Episcopal Address, 1834.

A RELIGIOUS SERVICE FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY.

"There is a custom common in some parts of our country, and I believe increasing, of celebrating with religious services, the the anniversary of the Declaration of the National Independence. I highly approve of it. Without any regard to the suspicion of desiring an establishment of religion, I venture to say, that there is, in our political and civil institutions, too little reference to Him who is the only source and security of whatever is good in them. I enter into no discussion of the causes of this deficiency, or of the apologies for it. The fault exists and is to be regretted. What is still more to the purpose, it is, so far as may be, to be obviated. Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is the reproach,' and will be the destruction, of any people.'

"In the 'Proposed Book,' so called, there is a Form of Prayer and Thanksgiving to Almighty God, for the inestimable blessings of religious and civil liberty, to be used yearly on the Fourth day of July.' I know not why it was omitted in the final revision. It is a service well adapted for the occasion; and, with suitable alterations, will be set forth for use in this diocese."-Episcopal Address, 1834.

A THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL RECOMMENDED.

"There is but one subject more, of a general character, to which I shall at present venture to invite your attention. And I do so, because from its great importance, it deserves to be presented as early as may be to your notice, that you may be the sooner prepared to act in regard to it with efficiency. I recommend, brethren of the Clergy and of the Laity, for your most serious consideration, the establishment, under the auspices of the Church, of a School or Seminary, of a high order, at which there may be provision, wholly, or in part, gratuitous, for the preparatory education of young men designing to enter on a

course of Theological study. The diocese of New Jersey presents peculiar facilities for institutions of learning. An Episcopal School that deserved patronage—and I should be sorry to see one that did not-would be liberally sustained by scholars from the vicinity, and from abroad. A portion of the profits should be set aside as a foundation for the purposes above named ; and individual bounty would, I am very confident, come liberally in aid of the enterprise. We should thus have the means of educating our own sons under circumstances most favourable to their character and principles. The number of candidates for orders would be increased by the facilities of education. The standard of learning among us would be elevated. Better than all, the means of instruction would be presented, as they ought ever to be, under the sanctifying influences of religion. I am sanguine in the opinion, that a judicious plan for this purpose would be most cordially encouraged. I should most cheerfully devote myself, as a duty of the highest moment, to its establishment and furtherance. Having done what our hands find to do in a work so charitable and holy, we may safely leave it to the blessing of Almighty God."—Episcopal Address, 1834.

DEATH OF THE WIDOW OF REV. DR. WHARTON.

"1834, June 21. Buried Mrs. Anne Wharton, (by Rev. Mr. Moorehouse)."-Parish Register.

A handsome mural tablet erected in the East wall, on the North side, of the old St. Mary's Church, bears this inscription: "This Tablet The Memorial of

CHURCH ENLARGEMENT DETERMINED UPON.

A resolution was adopted by the Vestry, September 3d, 1834, in these words:

"Resolved, That Christian Larzelere, William McMurtrie, (Wardens,) Jacob Shedaker, Daniel Hancock, and James Hunter Sterling, with the Rt. Rev. Rector, be a Committee to inquire and report at a future meeting of the Vestry what alterations can be made in the Church, whereby its revenues may be augmented, its appearance improved, its convenience increased, and its usefulness extended."

The plan reported by the Committee, was, on the 26th of September, approved and accepted by the Vestry; and John Larzelere, Edward Rogers, and William McMurtrie appointed the Building Committee. A contract was entered into with Mr. Isaac Holden, Architect of Philadelphia, for the execution of the plan designed by him, reported by the Committee, and approved by the Vestry. On the 6th day of October the work was commenced-and on Tuesday, December 23d, the building was consecrated to the worship of Almighty God.

ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CHURCH.
[From the Missionary.]

"The plan of the Church is that of a Latin Cross, the head being towards the south east. The interior dimensions of the nave and choir, are eighty feet, six inches, by thirty feet; and of the transept, thirty feet by fifty-nine feet, six inches. The whole affords sixty pews, calculated for eight persons each. † It is built of bricks, and is to be rough-cast, in imitation of free stone or granite.

"The south east, or principal facade presents (as nearly as circumstances would permit,) a composition in accordance with the Grecian style of architecture, exhibiting a centre building and wings, the centre having a pediment, in the tympanum of which is inserted a circular window, surrounded by an Isthmian wreath, composed of the Lotus leaf. On the apex of the pedi

The former number was thirty-four.

ment is intended to be fixed an acroterium, bearing an enriched Greek Cross; behind which, and on a square stylobate, rises an octagonal bell-tower,-the apertures of which are filled in with luffer boarding, the whole surmounted by a gilt ball and vane. The design of the tower is derived from that built at Athens by Andronicus Cyrrhites, commonly called the Tower of the Winds. "The door or entrance, is decorated by a Doric entablature and antæ, over which is a raised tablet. The windows are finished, with plain architraves, over which is a sunk pannel. The principal entrance into the Church is situated at the south west side, (under a porch,) on the inside of which is a vestibule, opening into the transept. At the opposite extremity, and on the wall of the chevet, is intended to be placed a mural monument, to the memory of the late Rev. Charles H. Wharton, D. D., who was for thirty-seven years Rector of this Church. On the south east side, occupying the head of the Cross, is placed the chancel and choir, the architectural decorations of which are arranged from approved Grecian models. The pulpit is of a semi-octagonal form. Immediately in front of which, and attached thereto, stands the reading desk,-and on the sides, enclosing the stairs, are placed, panneled pedestals upon which are fixed carved scrolls. On each side of the pulpit are large tablets, containing the Lord's Prayer, the Apostles' Creed, and the Ten Commandments. The whole is enclosed by an enriched railing and mahogany capping. Behind the chancel, and under the choir, is situated the Rector's robing room, the vestry room, and the parish library.

"On the north west side is also an entrance and windows, similar in exterior decoration to those on the south east front, and having on the inside a vestibule opening into the nave of the Church. Under the nave, is constructed a furnace, for supplying the Church with heated air.”

CONSECRATION OF THE CHURCH.

On Tuesday, December 23, 1834, St. Mary's Church was consecrated to the public worship of Almighty God, by the Right Reverend Bishop Doane. The request of the Vestry,

being presented to the Bishop, by Christian Larzelere, Esq., Senior Warden, was read by the Rev. Hewlett R. Peters, assistant to the Rector, in the following terms:

"To the Rt. Rev. George W. Doane, D. D., Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey.

"The memorials of the Wardens and Vestry of St. Mary's Church respectfully sheweth, that the house in which their fathers worshipped, and in which God's name has been honored, and the gospel of his Son proclaimed, for one hundred and thirty years, having been erected for a long period previous to the establishment of the Episcopacy in the United States of America, was never consecrated to the worship of Almighty God, according to the usages of the Protestant Episcopal Church; and having now, at great expense, extended, repaired, and improved, and, in a manner, rebuilt it, for the better accommodation of the congregation worshipping there, they present this their request to the Right Reverend the Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey, desiring him, at his earliest convenience, to set apart and consecrate the same to the service and worship of Almighty God, according to the order of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America.

"Signed, by order of the Vestry,

"WM. M'MURtrie,

"CHRISTIAN LARZELERE,

"Burlington, 7th December, 1834."

Wardens.

The sentence of consecration was then read by the Rev. George Y. Morehouse, Rector of St. Andrew's Church, Mount Holly, and is as follows:

"The ancient edifice of St. Mary's Church in the City of Burlington, which was erected, and had been occupied, eighty years before the introduction of the Episcopate into the United States of America, having never received consecration; and the Vestry of that parish, acting by the Wardens, having set forth in their memorial addressed to me, that it has lately been enlarged and much improved, and requested me to consecrate it in the usual form:

"Be it known, that on this 23d day of December, in the year