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For the Gazette.


Mr.. EDIToR:-It has been for long
time subject Of inquiry 10 the animated
why it is that the walls of the new Con-
gregational Church, which for more
than two years have been staring at us
like the ruins Of antiquity, are suffered to
remain in statu quo. 1t is we'll known
that an amount which was thought nearly
sufficient 10 complete the erection Of the
church, was subscribed some years ago,
and that many Of the subscribers have
long since paid their subscriptions aud the
balance, or at least a portion Of them are
doubtless ready when called upon to do
likewise. It is also stated, ! presume cor
rectly, that an agent was sent east during
the last summer to solicit further contri-
buttons, who'succeedcd in obtaining sew
eral hundred dollars in cash.


II is therefore think very Justly a
matter Of inquiry to the public why this
work has been so long suspended? Moth
ing is further from my intention than to
attribute any neglect, or improper motives
to the trustees, all Of whom are known to
be gentlemen of worth and probity and of
great energy in tha management Of their
own affairs, but it seems to me that the
public and particularly those who have
paid their subscriptions, have a right to
demand and expect some explanation Of
the matter.


A SUBSCRIBER, :