Church of the Pilgrims.
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Church OF the PfiSrims'


The Corner. Stone of the Church of the fi'-
grims' an ediice about to be erected for the use
of Congregational Church in Brooklyn, was
laid last evening at 6 O'Clock, with the usual
ceremonies. The site selected is very Gig bic
one. on the corner of Henry and Remscn- streets.
After an appropriate prayer by Rev Ali
LEWIS. Rev. Dr. Cox delivered eloquent
and ingenious address, in which ne set forth, IN
his usual happy and forcibIe manner, the pin
ciolcs and purposes of those concerned in the en-.
tcrprisc. He dwelt with appropriate emphasis
upon those striking traits III the character OF the
Purtans which must ever endear their memory
10 the friends of Liberty and Justice. Some Of
his a,lusions To- historical events as well as IL
certain passages of Scripture were exceedingly
happv. He said it had been remarked OF Brook
lyr that she could afford to build Churches.
though she had nothing 30 waste upon Theatres,
and ho reiniccd th., New. York, in her mighty
capacities for evil, operated as common sewer
to dram off the impurities which would otherwise
collect in their midst, so that they were left high
and dry above the dark waters OF iniquiiy which
flowed nj their feet At the clese of the address
Rev. DR.. Srows of Cincinnati, read list o
the various documents and papers contained in
the box to be deposited under the cornerstone.
The stone was then placed in its proper position.
after which the assembly united IN singing the
Christian Dcxoogy-


''Prai,e Cod from whom all blessings flow -


The articles IN the box consisted of Bible,
uynn Book, several Sermons and other religious
pamphlets, various secular and religious ncwspa
pcrs. New-York and Brooklyn Directories, &c
SC together with piece ol the Plymouth Rock.
The audience was large and deeply interested IN
the exercises The Church, designed by Up
lohn, is 10 be an antique structure OF fine proper
tons. with tower IS feet high, and being on
elevated ground, will be among the most promi-
ncnt buildings 10 be seen on approaching The
the City.