From the Church Chronicle.
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The Corner Stone of the Church in this place 0ormerly known as Bradleyville) was laid with appropriate ceremonies, on the 22d inst, by the Rev. Truman Marsh, the vener- able former Rector of St. MichRl's, Litch- field, including Bradleyville and Milton, who also delivered on the occasion a very appropriate address, which was listened to under d burning sun, by all present. espec

 ially his old friends and parishioners, with deep and joyful interest, assisted in the reading of selected sentences Of Scripture

 by the local Minister the Rev MT .Porter,and in prayers suitable for the occasion, by the Rev. Isaac Jones' for many years Assistant Minister in the congregations ot St. Mich8i's Parish. Twelve of the Clergy of the Coun. ty were present. Many of our citizens had never before witnessed similar ceremony. The practice, we are happy to learn, of lay ing with suitable worship and ceremony, the corner stone of our Church edifices, (though more common it is believed in the Episcopal, than in the denominations around us,) is becoming increasingly frequent- Except the Lord build the house, their la- bor is but lost that build it." This Church, it is expected, will be ready for consecration. bv the Bishop, in early Autumn. Much harmony and spirit in respect to it, at pres ent prevail. For all which, Gods holy name be praised. r:

 Hon John Holmes of Maine, died at Portland on the Evening of the 7th inst. He had just completed