October, in the year 1839. The Committee considering the indispen sable importance of constructing the foundations in the most secure manner, resolved to lay them by day's work, and they were so laid under the direction of Messrs. J. and J. A. Harriott. The Commit. tee found it impracticable to contract for the whole building to advantage; but the principal part, that of preparing the materials to be put together, has been executed under contracts at various times and with different parties. The materials have all been procured by the Com-. mittee, and are of the first quality. The Committee made every inquiry as to the fitness, quality and cost of the various kinds of stone for the proposed edifice, and of the supplies that could be had, from the different quarries within a convenient distance from the city, and selected the brown stone from Little Falls, New-Jersey, as the most suitable in colour and durability; and the same was recommended to and adopted by the Vestry :-and the stone from Little Falls was thereupon furnished by contract; and the whole exterior of the Church, tower and spire, the large cut stone columns to support the Clere story, and other fine work of the interior, were constructed of this stone. The Committee very early provided themselves with a quantity of the best oak timber, for the pews, wainscotting, screen, &c., and had it sawed and properly exposed to undergo the seasoning process. And also, to facilitate operations, procured a Steam Engine and machinery for hoisting stone and other materials, which answered a very good purpose; also, a large iron chest, now in the Sexton's room at Trinity Church, for the more safe-keeping of the drawings and designs of the Architect, and the books and papers of the Committee.

The whole of the Mason's work has been done by the day, under the charge of James Vandenburgh, an experienced workman; the Carpenter's work has also been done principally by the day. All under the direction and inspection of Mr. Upjohn, the Architect. The Committee's regular day of meeting, was every Tuesday. Two of the Committee, viz.: Messrs. Treadwell and Hyslop, were appointed a sub-Committee to audit and examine all accounts, to be reported and passed on by the Committee. Pay day was once in two weeks, the bills and claims presented were particularly examined by the auditors, then passed by the Committee, with an order on the Comptroller, or certificate of the passing of the bill signed by the Chairman for payment. The Committee have met for the transaction of business three

hundred and eighty-nine times, and have taken regular minutes thereof.

On Monday, the 3d of June, 1841, a leaden box, with suitable inscriptions, and containing the various memorials heretofore reported to the Vestry, was deposited in the place made for the purpose, in the large corner-stone of the North East buttress of the tower. All the monuments and mural tablets, formerly in the old Church, have been removed and placed in the rear apartments of the edifice, as directed by the Vestry. The stained glass windows were executed and put up by Mr. Abner Stephenson, and cellars have been excavated in front and rear, and the Church heated by hot air furnaces, according to Fox's patent. patent.

The Organ and case have been built and erected by Mr. Henry Erben, according to the specifications and plan, and under the supervision of Doctor Edward Hodges, and the instrument has given very general satisfaction.*

Specifications were issued for the Church clock, and various estimates obtained, and the contract for the same was finally made with Mr. James Rodgers; the clock was required to be of the best materials and workmanship, and warranted to keep accurate time. The clock has been placed in the tower, and is in operation, and the appendages and striking part are nearly completed.

* The following is a list of the Organists of Trinity Parish:ORGANISTS OF TRINITY CHURCH.

The Committee have to report, with regret, the decease of two of their members. It appears from their minutes, that the last time Mr. Lawrence attended the Committee was on the second of January, 1844. His health had been previously failing for some time, and on the 4th of June, following, the minutes record his death. During his continuance, he paid all that attention to the business of the Committee, which his age and impaired health would permit.

The last time that Mr. Ogden appears to have attended the Committee, was on the 12th of November, 1844, and it is remarkable, that the only business then transacted, was the presentation by him of the specification and contract for the Tower Clock, thus being engaged with the rest of the Committee in preparing an instrument, to note the rapid flight of time, which for him was to be so short, for he departed this life on the 17th day of December following. Mr. Ogden, from the commencement to the close of his connection with the Committee, was constant and indefatigable in the duties devolving upon him, as he was in other matters entrusted to his care and management. But, alas, his eyes were not permitted to see the edifice in its beauteous, perfect and finished state, which he had long desired. It is to be hoped however, that he, as well as other deceased fellow-members, having finished their multiplied labours here, have gone to the rest reserved for the people of God, in that glorious temple not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

After the decease of Mr. Ogden, Mr. Treadwell was appointed Chairman of the Committee, and Mr. Dunscomb Secretary. And from and after the eleventh day of February, one thousand eight hundred and forty-five, Messrs. William Moore and Henry Youngs, according to the resolution of the Vestry, also acted as members of the Committee. The Committee have now to report the Church as completed, and that it was duly consecrated on Ascension Day, the twenty-first of May last, and that all the payments made, have been by directions of the Committee. It is a subject of congratulation, that in the erection of a building of such magnitude and elevation, no serious accident or loss of life has occurred among the workmen employed.

The whole payments for the Church, Tower and Spire, including compensation to vault holders, and the cost of new vaults, supplied to the owners of those rendered useless by the new building, and including the expense of taking down the old Church edifice, the steam en

gine and boiler, derricks and cordage, croton water pipes, workshops office, the Church Organ and case, the clock, four bells to complete the chime, the iron railing in front, and the flagging in the front of and around the Church, amount in the whole to the sum of There is yet to be paid to Mr. Rodgers a balance of $1600, due for the clock, and payable in nine month's after it is in successful operation

And also for additional work on clock, as stated below

$356,285 94

1,600 00

744 00

$358,629 94

$6,300 00

2,000 00

431 72

The only claims against the Church, which have not been passed by the Committee, are for the clock, viz.: $744 for additional contract and $1600 to be paid in nine months. The Committee ask to be discharged, and that the Committee of supplies and repairs be authorized to audit, and order payment of same when due.

The Committee have kept a book, in which the several contracts made by them from time to time have been recorded, and to which they beg leave to refer for all the particulars thereof.

The Committee also present and submit to the Vestry, a book containing the minutes of its proceedings at each day of its meeting; and would respectfully recommend it to be preserved with the other books and papers of the Committee in the Comptroller's office. Also, a book containing a fair copy thereof, commencing 18th Sept., 1839. All which is respectfully submitted.

Dated, January 11th, 1847.

ADAM TREDWELL,

ROBERT HYSLOP,

WM. E. DUNSCOMB,

WM. H. HARISON,

HENRY YOUNGS,

WILLM. MOORE.

Building Committee of Trinity Church.