erected by subscription, and is 87 feet long, and 53 feet wide, having pews capable of accommodating about 1500 persons, of which about 500 are free sittings.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST'S CHURCH.

This church is situate in Harrington, and was built by parliamentary grant. It is constructed of stone, and is in the Gothic style of architecture.

ST. JAMES'S CEMETERY.

The building appropriated to the recital of the funeral service over the remains of those who are interred in this cemetery, is constructed of stone, and is a most elegant specimen of Grecian architecture. It is situate at the higher part of Dukestreet, and is of a quadrangular form, being embellished at the east and west ends with a portico, each composed of six Doric columns, surmounted by a corresponding entablature and pediment. A similar entablature and cornice, decorated with lions' heads, adorn the sides; and each façade of this edifice is approached by a spacious flight of steps. The interior, which is lighted from above, is 29 feet wide, and 46 feet long. It is decorated with eight Ionic columns, and suitably furnished with pews. This oratory is constructed after the model of a Greek Hypæthral temple, and stands at the north west corner of the cemetery.

The ground occupied by this cemetery is equal

to about 44,000 square yards, and was formerly a stone quarry, whence much of the material was procured that composes many of the edifices now standing in Liverpool. The two ends, as well as the western sides, are sloping, and planted with shrubs and such trees as are suited for the purpose. These plants, when ripened by growth, will add much to the appearance of this spot,"the appointed place of rendezvous."

The lower part is laid out in serpentine walks, grass-plots, shrubberies, &c., and is chiefly assigned to graves. The east side, which is nearly perpendicular, is about 1100 feet long, and 52 feet high, and is faced with stone obtained from the quarry. On this side there are 105 catacombs, disposed in different tiers, each having a door-way, 7 feet high, and 4 feet wide. These tombs are approached by sloping and horizontal roads, wide enough to admit a carriage, and defended by a stone fence, about 2 feet 6 inches high. The entire length of these grounds is about 500 yards, and the average width about 90 yards. At a short distance to the south of the oratory stands a handsome stone house, appropriated to the use of the minister; and another, of humbler aspect, is situate at the south end, which is allotted to the porter. The whole is enclosed with a strong stone wall, and neat iron palisades. The entrance at the southern extremity is through a stately and handsome

gateway. Besides this there are three other entrances, one from Hope-street, and two from the top of Duke-street. In the construction of the

oratory and the catacombs Mr. Foster has given another proof of refined taste.

ST. DAVID'S CHURCH.

This handsome stone edifice is situate in Brownlow-hill, and was consecrated on the 31st of July, 1827. The service is read here in the Welsh language.

INDEPENDENT CHAPELS.

There are four chapels in this town belonging to the Independents. The largest, which is situate in Great George-street, was originally intended for the Rev. Thomas Spencer, a young minister of great talent and considerable acquirements, and whose oratorical powers are said to have been of the highest order. This young pastor was unfortunately drowned while bathing in the month of August, 1811, having himself laid the foundation stone of this edifice in the preceding April. His memory is held in the highest esteem by many who knew him. This structure is formed of brick, with two ranges of semicircular headed windows, and the entrance at the front is adorned with a handsome stone portico, of the Ionic order of architecture. The interior is commodiously fitted up with pews, and the galleries

are neat, and supported by slender cast iron columns. There are seats for about 2000 persons, and the part beneath the chapel is appropriated to the Sunday-school, in which there are about 1000 pupils.

Another chapel belonging to this class of Christians is situate in Renshaw-street, and has a small cemetery attached to it.

Bethesda, in Duncan-street East, is also a place of worship belonging to the same body.

And the Welsh Independents have a chapel, which is situate at the top of Great Crosshall

street.

There are five chapels belonging to the Bap. tists, which are situate in Byrom-street, Limestreet, Comus-street, Edmund-street, and Great Crosshall-street.

The Welsh Calvinists have three chapels, one in Pall Mall, one in Rose-place, and another in Bedford-street, Harrington.

The meeting-house belonging to the Society of Friends is situate in Hunter-street.

UNITARIAN CHAPELS.

The Unitarians have two chapels, one in Paradise-street, which is built of brick, and ornamented with stone. This edifice is of an octagonal form, is neatly furnished with pews, and has a good organ. The other is situate in Renshaw-street, and has a handsome stone portico

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at the entrance. The interior is commodiously fitted up with pews, and a fine-toned organ is placed in the gallery. Each of these chapels has a free school belonging to it.

METHODISTS' CHAPELS.

There are seven chapels belonging to this class of Christians, and they are as follows:

Pitt-street chapel is a large and commodious building, well fitted up with pews, and has a good organ.

Moss-street chapel is a spacious edifice, with a handsome stone portico, of the Ionic order of architecture, surmounted by a fine bold pediment. The interior of this structure is remarkably neat, and the seats are arranged in an ascending order, similar to an amphitheatre. The communion table is placed at the west end, over which is a small gallery, having a handsome and fine-toned organ, and is appropriated to the choir, and the children belonging to the free school, which is kept in the lower part of the building. A burial ground surrounds the chapel, and is enclosed by a wall and palisades.

Leeds-street chapel is a neat brick edifice. It has an extensive gallery, and is well fitted up with pews.

Mount Pleasant chapel. This is likewise a plain building, but well adapted to the purposes of public worship.