Old landmarks and historic personages of Boston . Seventeen substantial mechanicsformed the nucleus of this, the ., - t - Second Congregational Societyin this part of the town. In1714 they erected a smallwooden building at the cornerof Clark and Hanover (Xortli)Streets, unassisted by the morewealthy part of the communityexcept by their prayers and goodwishes. This house reipiiredenlargement, in 1730, to accom-modate its increasing congrega-tion; and in 1802 was supersededby the present edifice. In 1805 ^?^^^ ^^= a beU from the foundry of Paul Eevere Avas placed in the tower,John Webb was the f
Old landmarks and historic personages of Boston . Seventeen substantial mechanicsformed the nucleus of this, the ., - t - Second Congregational Societyin this part of the town. In1714 they erected a smallwooden building at the cornerof Clark and Hanover (Xortli)Streets, unassisted by the morewealthy part of the communityexcept by their prayers and goodwishes. This house reipiiredenlargement, in 1730, to accom-modate its increasing congrega-tion; and in 1802 was supersededby the present edifice. In 1805 ^?^^^ ^^= a beU from the foundry of Paul Eevere Avas placed in the tower,John Webb was the first minister, the two Mathers assisting atthe ordination. In 1870 the church was raised bodily, andmoved back to conform to the increased width of the street, ithaving been sold to the Catholics a few years before. The installation of Rev. Peter Thacher, in 1719, as colleague, was attempted to be prevented by the minor-ity opposed to him, who assembled at the house of ThomasLee, in Bennet Street, next the Universalist meeting-house,. 174 OF BOSTON. resolved to resist the progress of tlie minister and the councilwhich met at Mr. Webbs, on the corner of North Bennet andSalem Streets. A crowd gathered and matters looked serious,when Mr. Webb led his party out by a back way to the church,thus out-manoeuvring the rival faction. The house of , of the Xew North, is still standing. It is next but oneto the north corner of Hanover and Bennet Streets, is of wood^and appears in good preservation. On the southwest corner of North and Clark Streets stood,within thirty years, an ancient brick building, reputed to beover two hundred years old. It was certainly built as early as1650, and probably dated back a few years anterior. It hadbeen one of the oldest inns or ordinaries in Boston, and wascalled the Ship Tavern. It stood at the head of or oppositeClarks shipyard, and was kept by John Vyal in 1663. Vyalswas a favorite resort of the Kings Commissioners, who wer
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