only one to which we shall allude. "The science of mechanics or of building introduced the unquestionable improvement of carrying off the water by an internal system of spouts and gutters, instead of exposing the foot-passengers, as in some parts of the Continent, to the dripping from the eaves, or to the still less agreeable contributions from the water-spouts. But as the overhanging of the roof became no longer necessary by these improvements, the bulging cornice should have immediately taken the place and office of the suppressed projection of the roof. However, by a gradual diffusion of taste in architecture, the deep cornice and moulding are becoming more and more generally adopted; but had this improvement of taste kept pace with the progress of the science of building, the uniform blank wall, terminated only by a narrow and insignificant coping, would never have been tolerated, even in this country of innovations." The new church, which was opened for divine service in 1837, has no architectural beauty to recommend it. It is dedicated to St. Martin, and consists of a nave, aisles, transept, and chancel. The building has a square tower, surmounted by an octagonal spire, and will accommodate about 1800 persons. It was raised by voluntary subscription amounting to £10,000., £500. of that amount being presented by the Incorporated Society for Building Churches. There are several tablets in the church, but the only names which the stranger will recognize, are those of Abraham Tucker and Jeremiah Markland,— |