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g to them in the school-house on Elm Street, was ordained January 17, 1821, the same day the new house of worship was dedicated on Church Street, on the spot now occupied by the Catholic burial ground. The views of Rev. Mr. Harding not according with those of a majority of the parish, he was dismissed by a vote of the society, April 4, 1825-62 affirmative, 15 negative. The church-members, with the exception of one or two only, adhered to their pastor and left in a body, worshiping at Deacon Pearson's house on Main Street until they procured a hall on the corner of Main and Newton Streets, where they remained till their first house of worship, erected on the corner of Main and Heard Streets, was dedicated, October 11, 1826. The church, in withdrawing with Mr. Harding, were desirous of retaining the original name; but as this was deemed to be inadmissible the present name was taken July 5, 1826. The building was originally small, with but 60 pews. It was twice enlarged, first by