Abont this time a new place of worship was mooted, the old house
on Front street becoming too small. Rev, Dr. Staughtou, of Hiiludel-
phia furnished apian for an imposing building, modeled somewhat after
the Pantheon at Rome. Its circular shape involved a large expense
beyond that of a square structure, which was a serious objection to
those on whom the responsibilty of its cost would mainly fall, among
whom was, chiefly, Mr. William Wilson. The majority of the Church,
however, decided in favor of the costly edifice, and it was built. Mr-
Wilson stood up generously to their aid, and advanced a large sum of
money to pay for materials and labor. The cost was about $56,000.
