Bolton, Robert Jr. A History of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. I. New York: Alexander S. Gould, 1848.
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In 16S6, John Pinckney appears as supervisor ; Richard Shute, clerk of the town court ; Joseph Drake, constable ; William Haiden, Samuel Drake and Philip Pinckney, town commissioners ; William Haiden and John Pinckney, representatives. In 1691, John Pinckney, supervisor. The following election took place in 1776-7. Stephen Ward, supervisor; Samuel Sneden, town clerk; Charles …
The village of Eastchester is situated in the south east angle of the town, at the head of the Eastchester bay, fifteen miles from the city of New York ; it contains about three hundred and fifty inhabitants, fifty dwelling houses, one Episcopal and one Methodist church, post office, three taverns, four stores, and one grist mill. There is also a convenient landing,^ from …
a Town Records. -- The town books consist of three volumes ; the first commencing on the 13th of February, 1672 ; 2d vol. in 1693 ; 3d vol. at a much later period. b Laws of N. Y. 69 session, chap. 185-208. « At an early period called Sillick's landing, A. D. 1G76. d Extracts from Pell's grant. 134 HISTORY OF THE out the original farms in narrow strips called home lots, which …
At the same time John Jackson, Richard Hoadley and Samuel Drake, jun. were chosen to stake out the place as aforementioned for the said fortification ; also John Jackson and Richard Shute were chosen to the constable to be overseers for the carrying on the said works ; and it was further agreed, that for a man's day's work, (provided he do an honest day's work,) he shall be …
By the governor's orders it appears to have been dismantled the following year, for on the 4th of Sept. 1676, we find the inhabitants agreeing " to employ a man to tear or to take down the stockadoes according to our governor's order ; also on the same occasion, Richard Shute was chosen to go to Westchester to hire or make an agreement with John Hudson to carry the stockadoes …
The first school-house was erected in 1683, for at a public meeting of the inhabitants, held on the 15th of October of that year, it was ordered, " that a school-house be erected upon a site between the property of Richard Shule and William Haiden, and encouragement given to Mr. Morgan Jones to become tlie school-master."* This building occupied the site of the present village …
The town and village of Eastchester were distinguished, in our early colonial annals, for the active part they took in favor of Governor Leisler; for we find " Leisler's party strengthened on the 3d of June, 16S9, by the addition of six captains and four hundred men in New York, and a company of seventy men from Eastchester, who had all subscribed on that day a solemn …
Nicholas Cooper, Esq., high sheriff of the said county, having, by papers affixed to the church of Eastchester and other public places, given notice of the day and place of election, without mentioning any time of the day when it was to be done, which made the electors on the side of the late judge very suspicious that some fraud was intended -- to prevent which, about fifty …
They were joined on the hill at the east end of the town by about seventy horse of the electors of the lower part of the county, and then proceeded towards the place of election in the following order, viz. : First rode two trumpeters and three violins ; next four of the principal freeholders, one of which carried a banner, on one side of which was affixed, in gold capitals …
his Excellency, (the present governor,) Clerk of the Peace and Common Pleas in that county, which commission, it is said, he purchased for the valuable consideration of one hundred pistoles, given the governor : next him came two ensigns, borne by two of the freeholders ; then followed the Honorable James De Lancey, Esq., chief justice of the province of New York, and the …
About an hour after, the high sherifi' came to town finely mounted, the housings and holster caps being scarlet, richly laced with silver, belonging to . Upon his approach, the electors on both sides went into the green where they were to elect, and after having read his majesty's writ, bid the electors proceed to the choice, which they did, and a great majority appeared for …
Upon this, Forster, and the two Fowlers, Moses and William, chosen by him to be inspectors, questioned his having an estate, and required of the sheriff to tender him the book to swear, in due form of law, which he refused to do, but offered to take his solemn afiirmation, which both by the laws of England and the laws ©f this province w-as indulged, to the people called …
This Cooper, now high sheriff of the said county, is said not only to be a stranger in that county, but not having a foot of land, or other visible estate in it, unless very lately granted, and it is believed he has not where withall to purchase any. The polling had not been long continued before Mr. Edward Vol. I. 18 . . 138 HISTORY OF THE Stephens, a man of a very …
under him, which gave him bread ; yet notwithstanding that, should James come into England, he should think himself obliged to go there and fight for him. This was loudly and strongly urged to Forster's face, who denied it to be true ; and no more was said of it at that time. About eleven o'clock that night the poll was closed, and it stood thus : -- For the late chief …
Forster said he hoped the late judge would not think the worse of him for setting up against him, to which the judge Replied, he believed he was put upon it against his inclinations, but that he was highly blamable, and who did or should know better for putting the sheriff, who was a stranger, and ignorant in such matters, upon making so violent an attempt upon the liberty of …
On Wednesday, 31st October, the late chief justice, but now representative, for the county of Westchester landed in this city about five o'clock in the evening, at the ferry stairs. On his landing he was saluted by a general fire of the guns from the merchant vessels lying in the road, and was received by great numbers of the most considerable merchants and inhabitants of this …
Beneath the shade of the venerable locusts (which still adorn the green,) stood the village stocks, erected in 1720. ^ Embedded in the bark of one of the trees may be seen the iron staple to which culprits were formerly attached and publicly whipped. Upon the green, between the locust trees and the present church yard, stood the old parish church, built by the Independents …
a Nev7 York Weekly Journal, 1733, No, viii. b Assize Rec. Alb. c Bridgman's Hort. Rep. 1846. d The stocks consisted of a rude wooden instrument, firmly secured in the ground, into which the offenders' hands and feet were locked. It was once a common mode of punishment, but since the Revolution has fallen into disuse. -- Editor. ^ The fact that the old church once stood upon …
The following day, at a public meeting of the inhabitants of Eastchester, it was resolved by vote, " to go jointly unto Westchester, and so speake with the Rev. Mr. Fogge, by reason we heard that Mr. Fogge did express himself to be desirous, and also willing to live and settle among us in Eastchester ; in consideration whereof, we are willing to manifest our acceptance to …
As in some measure, according to our honored governor's order to keep the said day in the best manner we can attain unto. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. Mr. Pinckiiey appears to have been selected to carry on the said day of humiliation." It was farther agreed on the same occasion. " that we will meet together on Sabbath days, for time to come to celebrate the worship and service of …
That is to say, to be paid unto the said minisister, for his encouragement to administer the word of God unto us, as our minister ; and that we the said inhabitants, do engage to pay the abovesaid sum of £40 in good provincial pay, at the price according to the same of this government ; provided, that the said Mr. Jones do come and live among us. and perfor.n the office of a …
it was resolved to contribute the following salary towards the maintenance of a minister. £ s. d. Daniel Drake, jr. Richard Shute. Moses Hoite, Richard Hoadley, John Pinckney, John Drake, John Wear ford, Cornell Goding, Henry Fowler, John Joan, Nathaniel White, £ 5. d. William Gray, 10 0 John Clarkson, 5 0 Thomas Norton, 6 0 John Shute, 5 0 Thomas Pinckney, 5 0 Walter …
I, Morgan Jones, have officiated for some time as a minister in Newtown, without any agreement for a salary, upon the promise of some particular persons of the town, to allow me some small recompense, of their own accord, I do hereby acquit and discharge the town of all salary, moneys, goods, or wares, which I might claim. Aug. 28, 168G. Morgan Jones."* This must have been …
Upon the 9th of May, 1693, it was resolved that a meeting bouse should be built, and Captain William Haiden, John Drake, John Pinckney, Richard Shute, and Henry Fowler, sen. were appointed overseers to superintend the work." ". On the 31st of July, 1696, it was determined to lighten the meeting house by a lantern to every seat of the same. The following is a plan of the …
■^ ■ - 169. * There is a tradition in the Pinckney family, that one of its early members presented the land to the church, embracing the present green, church-yard and adjoining property, for which they enjoy the privilege of free interment. 144 HISTORY OF THE By an act of Provincial Assembly, passed 1 llh of May, 1697, the parish of Westchester was divided into four several …
On the 26th of December, 1699, it was resolved, at a public meeting b.eld in Eastchester, " to haste and erect the said meeting house, and that it shall be finished at or before the 3lst of Ma}^ in the year of our Lord 1700, and in case the said work be not finished, that then John Drake and Jeremiah Fowler shall set men at work and finish the said work on the town account …
" Whereas since the passing of said act, (that of 1699,) it has been found inconvenient, to the great discouragement of religion and the public worship of God, for the inhabitants of Eastchester to travel to Westchester aforesaid at the preaching of God's word. Wherefore the said inhabitants and freeholders of the town of Eastchester have by their humble petition to the House …
"At a public town meeting called by order of the inhabitants, Oct. 4th, 1700, the said inhabitants directed Mr. Henry Fowler and Richard ^hute, (with the rest of the intended church,) to write nnto the reverend ministers in New England concerning the ordination ; they having the assistance of the Rev. Mr. Morgan. Also, that Mr. John Pinckney, Henry Fowler and Richard Shute …
John Tompkins, jun., was also chosen " to beat the drum constantly every Lord's day if occasion require, and at other times when it is needful, and to keep the drum in rej^air, and the said inhabitants do promise to pay him therefor 9 pence a piece every one." In a summary account of the state of the church in the province of New York, as it was laid before the clergy …
Caleb Heathcoate, in a letter to the secretary of the venerable Society for Propagating the Gospel in foreign parts, dated Manor of Scarsdale, November 9th, 1705, thus writes; "and thirdly, one Mr. Morgan, who was minister of Eastchester, pron;»ised me to conform."^ To Mr. Morgan appears to have succeeded the celebrated AVilliam Tennent, who officiated here for a short time …
The population of Westchester was about 553, that of Eastchester 400, who, being Presbyterians, obtained an act by which they were formed into a separate parish, and ob' tained a minister of their own persuasion, but on Mr. Bartow's comino[ among them " they were so well satisfied with the liturgy and doctrine of the church, that they forsook their minister and conformed to …
John Bartow, for the minister's rale in the year 1703, stating that he had paid Mr. Bartow the sum of seven pounds thirteen shillings, for his collecting.* On the 23d of December, 1707, it was resolved to raise the sum of five pounds towards purchasing boards for Eastchester church. b In 1703 Capt. John Drake and Edmund Ward were appointed to go to New York to ask concerning …
Thomas Standard (rector of Westchester) officiated here every other Sunday, and publicly catechised the children. This year there appear to have been fifty children, and thirty communicants.^ In 1745 Mr. Standard informs the society that the parishes of East and Westchester are in a thriving and growing state." The Rev. Mr. Milner, his successor in 1764, reported to the …
Occasionally the French clergy of New Rochelle must have performed services in this parish, as we find the following entry on the records of Trinity Church, New Rochelle. '• Cet anjourd'hui le 5 mars, 173f , baptise a East Chester, William Fowler, fils de Joseph Fowler et de Madame Sarah sa femme age d'environ six mois, et presente au saint bapteme par Ezekiel H.ilstead, son …
Philip Pelh Lewis Guion, Isaac Ward, John Reed, Isaac Guion, Abraham Valentine, William Pinckney and William Crawford, vestrymen. We have previously shown, that the present church was erected in 1764, by the inhabitants of this town, situated in a pleasant valley (bordering the Aqueanouncke.) It presents from the neighboring hills, a very picturesque appearance. On the west …
Thomas Standard, former rector of the parish, and Anne his wife. a St. Paul's Church, Eastchester. The chandelier and organ, were the gift of George Rapelje, Esq. The communion silver consists of a flaggon, two chalices, and paten. The former bears the following inscription : St. Paul's Ch., Eastchester, N. Y. In memory of Mrs. Mary Gregg, obt. Janry. 2d, 1844. yE 71 years …
At a court of Oyer and Terminer and general jail delivery, held at the church at Eastchester, in and for the county of Westchester, on Tuesday, the l:^th day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1787. Present, the Honorable Richard Morris, Esq., Chief Justice of the (Supreme Court of Judicature, for the state of New York. Stephen Ward, 1 t f r r^ i n^ • , , r^ m 1- I Justices of …
The village grave yard which lies on the south and west side of the church, is one of the most extensive in the county. The earliest tombstones bear the following inscriptions : R. S. D. Here H D 1 D DECEMBER is 14. 1704. the body N 20 of Thomas 1711 PiNCKNEY died ye 1 1732 E. G. 71. On the north side of the church is a marble tomb, inscribed as folio AS : COUNTY OF …
LIST OF MINISTt:RS AND RECTORS. Instituted or called. Incumbents. Vacated by 1703 Rev. John Bartow, Clericus, per mort. 1726 Thomas Standard, Clericus, do 1764 John Milner, Clericus, do 1766 Samuel Seabury, Clericus, per resig. 1787 Andrew Fowler, Presb. do 5 July, 1790 ; Theodosius Bartow, Presb. do 1794 ' ,. Elias Cooper, Presb. ^ , do Aug. 1795 . ..^ John Ireland, Presb. do …
" Marcus Christian, the sexton to the church in Eastchester, was sent for and examined respecting the bell's being rung on Saturday, the 30th of April, on the family of James Bogart's moving out of this place ; which charge he denied, and, on his examination, said he was lame, in bed, and was not at the church on that day. He was further examined on his former conduct, on his …
This portion of Westchester county appears to have suffered severely during tlie war of the Revolution, and was constantly " This individualis a lineal descendant of the first Episcopal Rector of the parish, his mother being a daughter of the late Augustus Bartow, great grandson of the Rev. John Bartow. b Church Rec. ^ Religious Soc. Co. Rec, Lib. A. 54. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER …
These he also charged, and, on his passing them, his horse was wounded, and threw him, when he fell into the enemy's hands. Two of the lieutenant's party, which consisted of twenty four, were killed, and one taken prisoner ; the rest escaped safe to their regiments.^ In the vicinity of the village a detachment under the command ' of General Parsons, fitted out in sleighs …
The cottage commands an extensive view of the winding creek and the high grounds of Pelham. The adjoining property formed a portion of the ancient planting grounds of Eastchester. Further to the southwest lies Black Dog Brook, a Heath's Mem., 218. t Hugh Gaines' Gazette, b As late as 1775, a rattlesnake was killed near the brook, measuring some six feet, c Town Rec, 1 Feb …
The house, seated upon rising ground, overlooks the valley to the southeast, Eastchester Creek, and the distant waters of the Sound. The adjoining property on the west belongs to Mrs. Givans, widow of the late Robert Givans, Esq. The mansion is surrounded by extensive plantations and ample woodlands. The latter affords a favorite rendezvous or head- quarters for vast flocks of …
Prime, " in a Bouthcasterly direction, is a granite rock imbedded in the ground, on the upper surface of whichjs the apparent impress of a human foot. '•The figure is as perfect and distinct as would follow from the pressure of the left foot, upon some cohesive substance, except being deficient in a toe ; a deficiency not at first sight apparent, and discernible only by …
Council at the time of his death in 1699; judge of the tsupreme Court Nat l'il8; will dat. 1698, Thomas, joint patentee with his__Francina Smith father, ancestor of the Eastchester branch. widow of M. Smith. Thomas, justice of the--Frances Isaac, nat, peace for Bergen co. from Edsall. from Long 1702-1*13, judge of court of Chester, ciJ of C. P., ancestor of N. J. branch. 1730 …
The earliest proprietor (of this estate) was Isaac Lawrence, Esq. who originally emigrated from Long Island to Eastchester, cir. 1C89. On the I2th of ]May, 1690, Isaac Lawrence was chosen by the inhabitants of this town, one of the pound-masters for the year ensuing. In 1700, he appears to have been town treasurer, and in 17'2l his name occurs in the list of the grand jurors …
feet and distinct ; the one in the Indian field, and the other west of Fort Pond. The heel of the foot is towards the east in ail of them, as though formed in passing to the west. Excepting that they are the footsteps of the evil spirit, no record or tradition pretends to give their story. They existed at the first settlement by the whites, and were a subject of pawwa to the …
Stuyvesantin 166:1; mayor of New York and member of the Gov. Council at the time of his death in 161)9; judge of the Supreme Court Nat l-i 18; will dat. 1698. William emigrated to Ami brother, one of the first paten ing in 1645, proprietor of L^ magistrate of I<'lushing und ub 163U. _ Elizabeth Smith of Smiihtown, da of Richard, patentee of Smithtowti ; this lady afterwards …
Isaac, nat. 166&-7, reinoved_.Anna Ironi Long Island to East- I Squii Chester, cir. 1689, oh. cir. _=2 E 1730. Ca John nat. 1668,^ Eliza' ob. 17;^2, remov- I _2Ma ed IJ Cortlandt's patent, 1730- | Thomas, will dat. i:i May, 1752; lib. 18 p 202. Isaac, nat 1687, ob < --Keziah Pell, 2 Jesse, nat-- Elizabeth 3JosephkiII- 4 Gilbert,-- 1 Margaret I nat. 1729, ob l>ec 9, 1727, I …
A portion of it was called Virginia from its beantifnl appearance. The earliest proprietor (of this estate) was Isaac Lawrence, Esq. who originally emigrated from Long Island to Eastchester, cir. I(i89. On the r2th of ]\Lay, 1690, Isaac Lawrence was chosen by the inhabitants of this town, one of the pound-masters for the year ensning. In 1700, he appears to have been town …
feet and distinct; the one in the Indian field, and the other west of Fort Pond. The heel of the foot is towards the east in alt of them, as though formed in passing to the west. Excepting that they are the footsteps of the evil spirit, no record or tradition pretends to give their story. They existed at the first settlement by the whites, and were a subject of pawwa to the …
The Pinckneys of Eastchester descend from Philip Pinckney, one of the first ten proprietors and patentees of this town, who originally emigrated from Fairfield, cir. 1663-4. Philip Pinck-. ney was a lineal representative of the Pinckneys of England,, whose ancestor Gilo de Pincheni or Pinckenie came into that country in the train of William the Conqueror. The Pinckney estate …
On the 9th of Sept. 1650^ Samuel Drake received a grant of land from the freeholders of Fairfield. Upon the 8th of Feb. 1677, Samuel Drake of Eastchester sold luito his son Samuel Drake, three separate parcels of land lying in Fairfield. a The will of Samuel Drake, sen. bears date May 30th, 1676. i> Samuel Drake is presumed to have been a son of John Drake who emigrated to …
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The Drakes were also extensive proprietors in this town ; the old estate called Nonsuch being bounded on the west by the Bronx, on the north by the Yonkers road leading to Swain's mill, on the east by the White Plains turnpike, and on the south by the Hunt's Bridge road. The property is now owned by various individuals. It is somev/hat curious, that the only portion of the …
The will of Samuel Drake, sen. bears date May 30th, 1676. •> Samuel Drake is presumed to have been a son of John Drake who emigrated to Boston in 1630, and finally settled in Windsor Conn., from whence his son Samuel removed to Fairfield. The Drake family are of great antiquity, and descend from the old house of Drake of Ashe, Devonshire, England, a branch of • Fairfield town …
John, nat. Philip, nat. Cliarles Mav3l, laihJuly, 21st Ocio nal.aiat presenlativG 1743 1746, of Noher, 1749, nf Nov. of the house va Seolia. Nova Scotia 1751, of of nssejubly Nova of Nova Scotia. i:;cotia. Thomas Elijah Briggs Josiah Riehard^^Susan Henry, kiHed du-: ring the war :Esther Coutant, da. of Jacob. Jonalhan=Elizabeth Palmer 1. John Town- 2. Thomas C. 1. Elijah 2 …
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 157 which gave birth to the ilhistrious Sir Francis Drake. The name is supposed to be derived from the heraldic wivern. The arms of tiie family, which is another name for the fabled drngon of antiquity ; draco or drago being the Roman name. As late as the time of Sir Francis Drake, writers called him the Dragon. Of this family was Joseph Rodman Drake …
About two miles and a half north of this place is situated Bronx Mill, the property of James P. Swain, Esq., formerly known as Underbill's Mill. The Bronx River here affords a fine water power to an extensive gj-ist mill and screw manufactory. The building is a large and handsome structure of stone, four storiajg high, and measures forty feet by eighty. The machinery is of the …
The mill and adjoining property, at an early period, belonged to the late Lnncasler Underhill, who lived to the remarkable age of 9S. Thronghout the trying period of the Revoluiion, this individual resided on his farm, and appears to have suffered severely both in person and estate. Durifjg many a severe winter nig!u he lay concealed beneath the body of an oxcart, (which he …
From the petition of Jonathan Ward (one of the former proprietors of this place) to Congress in 1825, we learn, " that at the commencement of the Revolutionary war, Stephen Ward (the petitioner's father) resided in Eastchester, and county of Westchester, seven miles south of White Plains ; that the British troops took possession of the city of New York and the southern part of …
After an offer of surrender hnd been nriade by the Americans, a shot was fired from one of the windows, which, unfortunately, killed Capiain Campbell. ^ The Briiisfi, seeing their commander fall, instai]tly forced the house, and, no resistance l)eing made, revenged his death by killing upwards of twenty on the stairs and in the adjoining. rooms ; a few effected tlieir escape …
The Honorable Stephen Ward, above mentioned, was for many years a judge of the county, and a firm patriot throughout the Revolution. At an early period he appears to have been proscribed by the loyalist party, and a bounty set upon his head. ' The following epitaph is inscribed on his tombstone in Eastchester church yard : : . ... . ^ r - ■. , ' 'In ^- ' -■ :-,r/^ ■;:_:' T'v …
Edmund Ward was for many years a member of the Colonial Assembly, 160 HISTORY OF THE But duty bids us all resign, and say, Thy will be done, who gave and took away. By his wife Ruth Gedney, the Hon. Stephen Ward left issue eight sons and four daughters ; the fourth son was the late Jonathan Ward, surrogate of the county of Westchester, and a delegate to the convention that …
Major John Andre, who was returning to New York, after having, in the character of a spy, concerted measures with the infamous Benedict Arnold, then commanding at the posts in the Highlands, for betraying the said posts into the hands of the enemy, and for his virtue in refusing a large sum of money ofi'ered by the said Major Andre as a bribe to permit him to escape, &c., and …
d For a full account of this individual see Hist, of Schoharie County, N. Y. To face pnge 161, vol. i. Arm?. -- A Edmn C«»ai chea fice. Edmund Ward, member of the=P] Colonial Assembij'; will da ted 12ih Feb 1731. Surro- ]2ate's Rec. No 11, 276. Ediinnd, of Ea-tchestnr, to whora^^Phcebe Hon. Stephen, J| lii:J fatber bequeathed a silver 1 Fowler of Westchestel liilted sword; ob …
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His remains were taken to Trinity Church, " where the impressive funeral service of the Church of England was read, and were subsequently interred in the new burial ground, followed to the grave by one of the largest and most respectable funeral processions ever seen in this city ; inckiding in distinct bodies, the justices of the peace for the city and county of St John, the …
a Abstract of Sales of Confiscated Estates, 138. b Sabine's Hist, of Amer. Loyalists, 67?, Vol. I. 21 To ftre pnge lCl,Vol, PEDIGREE OF WARD OF WESTCHESTER CO. ArmF. -- Az. a cross, patonce, or. Crest. -- A wolf's head, erased, or. Motto. -- Non nobis soliin Andrew Ward, of Walertown, Afasa. freeman, 1634, accompanied the first settlers^ to Connecticut, and was elected a …
I Pell nat. 2U, 1783 May 28, Toinp- Jomew, S' Surr. of kins. nat. g. Weit'r Aug. 25, ~ Sep. 31, ? 1768,0b. = Sep. 28, 2 I8t3. W Jonathan=Sarah Kicliard=: tJ Jagper= t> Brown, nat. 1st g- nat. da. of Jan. S Fe.4, llacha- 177ll,m. g. |-7;i. llBh, Mar. 6, a ot) 4 nat. 2d 1791,ob 2. Dec. June, S8 May g 1834. Stephen, nat. Philip Pell, Jefler. Margaret Sarah=nenj. Apiil8, sou …
i, of=Ann, da. of Philip, g I Job Shcr- ob. s, p. I I I Israel--Sarah Samuel=Mary Nancy=St€phen I Ros- I Pur- Arclier. I sell I dy Rebecca--Naihani- Freelove^OIiver EIi2abeth=Gilbert U'ider- Torra Tomp- Hannah=Jame3 Phffibe-- Wiltiatn Naihan- Maj. Gen. ] iel.ob. Aaron, of S-P- Sing Sing Hannah=EIijah Elizabeib Ann=Lev riiomaa Mary=G. uJbe ca=:Dr. Scrib- Ji ner, of Tar. rylown …
His remains were taken to Trinity Church, " where the impressive funeral service of the Church of England was read, and were subsequently interred in the newburial ground, followed to the grave by one of the largest and most respectable funeral processions ever seen in this city ; inchiding in distinct bodies, the justices of the peace for the city and county of St John, the …
claim descent from William de la Ward, who flourished temp. Henry II. 1154 to 1189. The first member in this county appears to have been Andrew VVard,^ of Watertown, Mass., who accoinpanied the early settlers to Connecticut, and was elected a magistrate in 1636; he subsequently removed with the Rev, Richard Denton to Hempstead, L. I. In 1649, we find him residing at Fairfield …
The town is well watered throughout, both by springs and streams. The growth of wood and timber resembles that of other towns in general ; oak of various kinds, hickory, chesnut, white wood, ash, walnut and pine, (fcc. '•Among the most important minerals" of Eastchester, ("in an economical point of view,) may be ranked the dolomitic marble.^ which occurs abundantly in various …
The aboriginal name of the town itself was Weckquaskeck ; afterwards varied to Wechquossqueeck and Wiequoeshook ; in pure Algonquin, Weec-quoes-guck, the place of the bark kettle. b Opposite Tappaan, (says Be Yries, in 1640.) lies a place called Wichquaesqueeck. Van Tienhoven describing tlie same spot" remarks : '• Wicliquaesqueek, on the North River, five (twenty) miles above …
At the mouth of this beautiful stream the powerful tribe of the Wichquaesqueecks, had erected a village which was standing in the time of Nicholas Johannes Visschers, (Nicholas John Visschers.) for in his map of Novum Belgium, published at Amsterdam, 1659,^ he calls it Wickquaskek, a name which was also applied to the surrounding lands as already shown. The site of this …
i> See copy of Visscher's map engraved by Thomas Starling, Wilmington Square » London, 1833 ; from the original, in the possession of S. Converse, New York. ""■ Schoolcraft's Ethnology. Oneota. d Proceedings of N. Y. Hist. Soc. 1844. e These canoes of bark were sewed together with thongs made from the dry sinews of the deer. One of them was capable of holding from twelve to …
This individual sanctioned the sale of lands called Ubiequaeshook toPetrus Stuyvesant, A. D. 1649.b The chief of Weckquaskeck in the year 1660 was Ackhongh, who is called the chief and counsellor of Weckquaskeck. In 1663 we have the names of Toawenare, sachem of the same place, and Souwenaro his brother. Also the same year occurs the name of Schowmenarack. In 16S0 the chiefs …
The cruel murder of an aged warrior of this town, Sept. A. D. 1620, plunged the Dutch colony into a long series of wdrs. It appears that " one of the neighboring tribe of Wickwasqueeck Indians had come, with his nephew and another of his nation, to the Dutch fort to sell some beaver skins. He was met, unfortunately, by three of Minuit's farm servants, who not only rifled the …
Shrouding his evil purpose under the cloak of a friendly or business visit, he called a-t the house of one Claes Cornelisz Smits, the '• raadmaker,"^ an aged settler resident on the west side of the river, under pretence of making some purchases. The old man suspecting no harm, (for the Indian had been in the habit of working for his son,) set some food before him, and …
He was sarry that twenty Christians had not been immolated ; the Indian had but avenged, after the manner of his race, the murder of a relative whom the Dutch had slain nearly twenty years before. On receipt of this answer, armed parties were sent out to retaliate, but they returned, having effected nothing,"*^ - / Aug. 29, I641y it was proposed to wait -'until the hunting …
To ensure complete success, the expedition was placed under the direction of a trusty guide, who professed to be intimately acquainted with the homes and haunts of the savages. This party started in the fore part of March, and pushed actively forward towards the Indian village ; but fortune favored the red man. The night set in clouded and dark; and when the expedition reached …
The expedition however was not without its effect. The Indians had observed, by the trail of the white men, how narrowly they had escaped destruction, and therefore immediately sued for peace, which Cornells van Tienhoven concluded with them, in the course of the spring" of 1642, "at the house of a settler named Jonas Bronk, who resided on a river to which he gave his name …
In the stillness of a dark winter's night, the soldiers at the fort, joined by freebooters from Dutch privateers, and led by a guide who knew every by-path and nook where the savages nestled, crossed the Hudson," (into Pavonia, New Jersey, whither the unsuspecting Weckquaskecks and Tappaens had fled from Manhattan,) " for the purpose of destruction. The naked and unsuspecting …
Every settler on whom they laid hands was murdered -- women and children dragged into captivity ; and though the settlements around Fort Amsterdam extended, at this period, thirty English miles to the east, and twenty-one to the north and south, the enemy burned the dwellings, desolated the farms and form-houses, killed the cattle, destroyed the crops of grain, hay, and …
D. 1644, some of the Stamford people having surprised an Indian village and taken some prisoners; one of them an old man, proposed to the Dutch, in hopes of obtaining a reward '• to lead any of their troops against the Weckqnaesqueecks, who are said to be entrenched in ihree casiles, at the north, liieutenant Baxter and Sergeant Cock were, thereupon, ordered to proceed under …
John Underbill. '' xMamaranack. chief of the Indians residing on the Kicktawanc, or Croton River ; Mongockonone, Pappenoharrow, from the Weckqueesqueecks and Nochpeem ; and the AVappings from Stamford, ])resented themselves,ia a {^\Y days, at Fort Amsterdam, and having pledged themselves, that they should not henceforth commit any injnrV; whatever on the inhabitants of INew …
This peace hath borne little frnit for the common advantage and reputation of our lords, &c. ; for so soon as these savages had stowed away their maize into holes, they began again, to mnrder our people in various directions. They rove in parties continually around day and night, on the Island of Manhattans, slaying our folks, not a thousand paces from the forts, and 'tis now …
On the occasion of this treaty, which took place 30'h August, 1615, " Aepjen, cliief of the Mohegans, spoke for the Wappinecks the Wechquaesqueecks, the Sinlsings, and tjie Kitchtawancks ; these, with others, sealed themselves, silent and grave, in front of Fort Amsterdam, before the Director General and his councih and the wholecommonalty ; and there, having religiously …
" On this day, the date underwritten, appeared before the noble Lords, the Director General, and the council, Megiegichkama, Oleyochgue, and WegtaJiOckhen ; the right owners of the lands lying on the North River of New Netherland, on the east shore, called Ubiequaeshook, in the breadth through the vvoods, till a certain kil called Seivegrat, diverging at the East River, from …
In consideration of which, the before-mentioned owners do hereby the said land convey, transport, and give over, to the aforesaid (noble Lords the Director General, and his successors in full, true, and free ownership : To the said land, we the grantors, neither now nor hereafter, shall ever present any claim for ourselves, or our heirs and successors, desisting by these …
O CD " 2 ° ^ rr TJ - en o -- • 3 cr = S CD ?J CD > 5 Cu 5' t2 ^ ^ p CLi B" cn5 CD P p - 3 13 1.1 174 HISTORY OF THE The sachems of this town subsequently committed further depredations, and probably armed several of ihe sixty four war canoes that attacked and ravaged the country around Manhattan during the absence of Stuyvesant in 16o5.a For on tlie Cth of March, 1660, we find …
"Souwenaro, sachem of Weeckquaesqueeck, came of his own accord, with his brother, and asserted th:)t he was warned by a Wappinger Indian that the Esopus Indians intended to come down, within five or six days, with forty or fifty men to kill them, with the Dutch of New HarUiem and other places, and those of the New Village: he told them he, with his people, took therefore their …
qnaesqiieeck, soliciting for himself and his men to go fishing unmolested near the village of Harlaem, which was granted on condition that they shall not come with arms near the Dntch dwellings, and that it may be known, with full certainty, that they were his savages, and not some of Esopns ; so was delivered to him a senl (signet) of tlie Dutch Company, printed on wax, in …
During the summer of 16()2, "Connecticut purchased of the Indians all the lands on the seaboard as far west as the North River."c Thus a second lime was this territory ceded by the sachems of Weecquaesqneck. Upon the confiscation of the property of the Dutch West India Company, 15ih of June, 1665, the New Netherlands passed to his Royal HighnesSj James, Duke of York; and these …
said land, north-east and by east until it comes to and meets with the creek called Neppizan, if the said creek shall fall within that line, otherwise to extend no further than the head of the creek or kill called Pekantico, or Pueghanduck, and then southerly alongst said river Nippizan if the sanae shall fall within the said line as aforesaid, or else in a direct line from …
V, The mark of Wearaweghein. / The mark of Sayjaenw. Here follows a schedule or particular account of the wampum and other goods paid by Frederick Philipse for the said land. 10 fathom of duffils, 2 iron potts, 6 howes, 10 blankets, 5 earthen cans 12 axes, 8 gunns, 12 steeles to strike fire, 9 kettles, 7 shirts, 2 coopers' adds, 40 knives, 1 anker of rum, 2 half vatts of …
*' Beginning at the south side of a creek called Bisightick, and so ranging along Hudson's river, southerly to a creek or fall called by the Indians Weghquegsike, and by the christians called Lawrence's plantation ; and from the mouth of the said creek or fall, upon a due east course, to a creek called by the Indians Nippiran, and by the christians Youncker's kill; and from …
" All that tract of land situate, lying and being on the east side of Hudson's river, beginning on the north side of the land belonging to the Younckers kill, or Wepperhaem, at a great rock called by the Indians Sigghes,b and from thence ranging into the woods eastwardly to a creek called by the Indians Nepperha, and from thence along the said creek northerly till you come to …
The last purchase made by PliiUpse in this town, (on the 5lh of June, 1684,) includes the land situated between the Saw Mill and Bronx river, viz. : ■ - ■ ■■ ^ . " All that tract or parcel of land, situate, lying, and being, to the eastward of the land of the said Frederick Philipse, between the creek called Neppiran, or the Younckers kill, and Bronck's river, beginning (on …
creek Neppiran, however it runs, till you come to the most northerly bounds of the said Frederick Philipse's land, and from thence north-east into the woods, to Bfoncks's river, and from thence along Broncks's river so far as it runs southerly to the eastward of the Younckers land aforesaid, and from thence with a westwardly line to the aforenamed Younckers kill or Neppiran …
These lands remained in the Philipse family, until the attainder of Colonel Frederick Philipse, A. D. 1779, when they became vested by forfeiture in the people of this state. Under the commissioners they were parcelled out for small sums, to the Van Tassels, Van Warts, Odells, Lawrences, Posts, Archers, Harts, Ackers, Dyckmans and Requas, former tenants of the manor in …
For constable and collector is chosen Jocqheni van Wart. Pound master is Elbert Airsse. Frederick Philipse appears to have been supervisor in 1752. The first independent election held in 1778, is thus recorded. '' Being a memorandum of all the public officers appointed and chosen at a town meeting held as usual on the manor, the 7th day of April, 1778, and in the second year …
The winding stream that buries itself in the adjoining ravine, supplies valuable water privileges for the chemical and button works of Mr. Sheckler, a brass factory, and the celebrated axle manufactory of Mr. Saunders. The advantages presented by the river, combined with the healthfulness of the situation, has rendered Hastings a favorite resort for New York citizens during …
Sheldon having received information from his spies, that the enemy were prepaiing an incursion into this vicinity, left his quarters at New Castle, and led by Isaac Odell, a trusty guide, followed the by-roads to this place, where he ascertained from Peter Post, that the Hessians had not yet passed. Enjoining secrecy upon Post, the Colonel ambuscaded his horse in the adjoining …
Astonished and maddened with rage, Emmerick started his COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 181 whole command in pursuit. Poor Post was stripped for his fidelity, and after having a sufficient number of blows inflicted upon his person, left for dead. The lane, half a mile in length, has been since used as a race course. The former residence of Van Burgh Livingston, Esq. is agreeably …
They returned the fire as they passed, but without effect. On board the Savage, ship of- war, a box of powder took fire, and such was their consternation, that twenty people jumped into the river, among whom was a prisoner on board, who informs us that he was the only man who got on sfiore, all the rest being drowned. He reports also, that the Savage was several times hulled …
the Dutch Church, Sleepy Hollow^ Thomas, their son, was born on the manor, A. D. 1712. 20th September, 1729, occurs a record in the church books at Sleepy Hollow, of a marriage between William Dobs, born in Philadelphia, and Lea van Waert, a native of the same place. They were perhaps Swedes, originally from the Delaware. Jeremiah Dobs, fora.er proprietor of the ferry, left …
Here a pipe of nine hundred feet in length conveys the water lo the neighboring mill, affording a fall of thirty feet to an overshot wheel. In the vicinity of the upper dock, the ravine opens and displays a splendid view of the Hudson River. The road, passing through the gap of the Greenburgh hills west of the Saw Mill Valley, follows the course of the ancient Indian path …
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 183 and Captain Crafts, with a howitzer, to watch the movements of the enemy up the river.^ To this place the British army retreated after tlie battle of White Plains, closely followed by reconnoitering parties of the Americans. On the 7th of November, 1776, the enemy commenced foraging for grain and hay, and driving in cattle.^ On the 29th of January …
Early the next morning he proceeded to Dobb's Ferry, at which place Andre had arrived, according to his appointment, accompanied by Colonel Beverly Robinson, to whom the secret had already been entrusted by Sir Henry Clinton, probably at the suggestion, or at least with the knowledge of Arnold. An accident occurred which prevented the interview, and was near putting an end to …
Filling up the principal part of his letter with matters of some importance appertaining to his command, he said, as if accidentally, that he had come down to that place, in order to establish signals, which were to be observed in case the enemy ascended the river, and also to give additional directions respecting the guard-boats, and to have a beacon fixed on a hill, about …
Sparks) supposed he was to be sent on board the Vulture, as will appear by the following extract, which he wrote after his capture. 'Arnold quitted me,' said he, 'having himself made me put the papers 1 bore between my stockings and feet. Whilst he did it, he expressed a wish, in case of any accident befalling me, that they should be destroyed ; which I said of course would be …
Before he departed from Smiih's house, he urged Smith to go back with Andre to ihe Vulture as soon as it should be dark ; yet the matter seemsNo have been undecided, for he wrote and gave to Smith two passports, (dating them ' Head (Quarters,') one authorizing him to go by water, and the other by land. " The former was in these words : * Joshua Smith has permission to pass …
They were accompanied by Beverly Robinson as a witness in the case, and were fortified in their estimation, but w^eakened in reality, by a long explanatory and threatening letter from Arnold to General Washington . The commissioners went up the river in the Greyhonnd schooner, with a flag of truce, on the first of October. Notice of the - intended visit and its objects had …
Greene rephed, that it was liecessary for them to know at the out-set on what ground they stood : that he was not there in the character of an officer ; that he was allowed by General Washington to meet him as a private gentleman, but that the case of an acknowledged spy admitted of no discussion. Robertson said his design was to state facts, wljich he hoped would have their …
Other considerations w^ere urged by him, not so much in the way of argument as on the score of reciprocal benefits and humanity. He added that he should confide in General Greene's candor to represent in the fairest light to General "Washington the arguments he had used ; that he should stay on board all night, and hope in the morning to take back with him Major Andre, or an …
Sir : -- A note I liil fro:Ti General Greene leaves me in doubt if his memory had served him to relate to you, with exactness, the substance of the conversation that had passed betvvnen him and myself on the subject of Major Andre. In an affair of so much consequence to my friend, to the two armies, and humanity, I would leave no possibility of a misunderstanding, and …
As General Greene and I did not agree in opinion, I wished that distinguished gentlemen of knowledge of the law of war and nations, might be asked their opinion on the subject, and mentioned Monsieur Knyphausen and General Rochambeau I related that a Captain Robinson had been delivered to Sir Henry Clinton as a spy, and undoubtedly was such ; but that it being signified to him …
I added that Sir Henry Clinton had never put to death any person for a breach of the rules of war, though he had, and now has, many in his power ; under the present circumstances much good may arise from humanity, much ill from the want of it, if that could give any weight. I beg leave to add that your favorable treatment of IMajor Andr^, will be a favor I shall ever be intent …
"On the night of the 3cl of August, 1781, about 11 o'clock, the British and American guard boats met in the river near Dobb's Ferry, when a considerable firing ensued ; the Americans had one man badly wounded, who died soon after. The damage sustained by the enemy was not known." 7lh August, 1781, in the morning, about two o'clock, the American army was awakened by the firing …
The two former came down the river in barges ; the latter ascended the river in a frigate. Four companies of light infantry performed the duty of guards on this memorable occasion. b Near the junction of the Albany Post, and Saw Mill river road, is situated the Presbyterian C.iurch, sometimes called by way of distinction, the lower Greenburgh Church. This society was organized …
1835 Total number of communicants, 37, bapt., 7 1846 do 67 do 6 First delegate to Presbytery, Van Burgh Livingston, Esq. a Heath's Mem. 277. b "The tour of duty having fallen to our regiment, we marched from Nelson's point, on the 24th, crossed the river at King's Ferry, and on the 25th, encamped near the block house at this place." August 5th ; " flags are passing and …
The ground whicli it occupies, was the gift of Van Burgh Livingston, Esq. Its erection took place A. D. 1833, during the incumbency of the late Alexander Crosby, A, M., at that time Rector of the parish. This gentleman was succeeded by the Rev. William Creighton, D. D. The present incumbent is the Rev. W. G. Higher. There are two or three interments in the grave yard …
On their arrival in the city, they were consigned to the provost. Here four of them died of poison, said to have been administered in their food. Jonathan Odell escaped through the kindness of a friend, who daily brought him provisions. Each of the sufferers had sons in the continental army, which was the cause of this inhuman treatment. Bordering the river in the same …
The quaint old weathercocks and finials, the crowstepped gables and the hall paved with Dutch tiles, are among the ancient and venerable ornaments of the houses of the original settlers of Manhattan, now almost extinct among us. There is also a quaint keeping in the cottage, and grounds around it, that assists in making up the chain of the whole ; the gently swelling slope …
In the. library are preserved the elbow chair and writing desk of Diedrich Knickerbocker. ?unny Side, the residence of the Eon. Washington Irving. " Van Tassel House" occupies the site of " Wolfert's Roost," which was built by Wolfert Ecker, an ancient Dutch burgher of this town. In 1697, we find recorded the name of Jan Ecker, first accepted deacon of the Dutch Church, Sleepy …
From the Eckers, tliis property passed by marriage lo the gallant family of the Van Tassels, who figure so coiispiciionsly in the writings of Died rich Knickerbocker. During the stormy period of the revolution, it belonged to "Jacob Van Tassel, or Van Texel, as the name was originally spell, after the place in Holland, which gave birth to this heroic line." The following …
In the fastnesses of these hills, and along these valleys, exist a race of hard-headed, hard-handed, s^.out-hearted Dutchmen, descended of the primitive Nederlanders. Most of these were strong whigs throughout the war, and have ever remained obstinately attached to the soil, and neither to be fought nor bought out of their paternal acres. Others were tories, and adherents to …
Neither of them stopped to ask the politics of horse or cow, which they drove into captivity ; nor, when they wrung the neck of a rooster, did they trouble their heads to ascertain whether he were crowing for Congress or King George. " While this marauding system prevailed on shore, the Great Tappan Sea, which washes this belligerent region, was domineered over by British …
" All these were eyed with bitter hostility by the Dutch yeomanry along shore, who were indignant at seeing their great Mediterranean ploughed by hostile prows ; and would occasionally throw up a mud breast work on a point or promontory, mount an old iron field-piece, and fire away at the enemy, though the greatest harm was apt to happen to themselves, from the bursting of …
As the Roost, from its lonely situation on the water's edge, might be liable to i^ttack, he took measures for defence. On a row of hooks above his fire-place reposed his great piece of ordnance, ready charged and primed for action. This was a duck, or rather goose-gun, of unparallelled longitude, with which it was said he could kill a wild goose, though half way across the …
He was, as I have already hinted, of pugnacious propensities, and, not content with being a patriot at home, and fighting for the security of his own fireside, he extended his thoughts abroad, and entered into a confederacy with certain of the bold, hard-riding lads of Tarrytown, Petticoat Lane and Sleepy Hollow, who formed a kind of holy brotherhood, scouring the country to …
When at home at the Roost, the stout Jacob was not idle ; he was prone to carry on a petty warfare of his own, for his private recreation and refreshment. Did he ever chance to espy, from his look-out place, a hostile ship or galley anchored or becalmed near shore, he would take down his long goosegun from the hooks over the fire-place, sally out alone, and lurk along shore …
These lurked about in nooks and bays, and behind those long promontories which run out info the Tappan Sea, keeping a look-out, to give notice of the approach or movements of hostile ships. They roved about in pairs, sometimes at night, with muffled oars, gliding like spectres about frigates and guard-ships riding at anchor, cutting off any boats that made for shore, and …
The chronicle here goes on to recount divers wonderful stories of the wars of the Roost, from which it would seem that this little warrior nest carried the terror of its arms into every sea from Spiting Devil Creek to St. Anthony's Nose ; th.at it even bearded the stout island of Manhattan, invading it at night, penetrating to its centre, and burning down the famous De Lancey …
Bang I bang ! the shots were repeated The reports brought several sharpshooters of the neighborhood to the spot : before the transport could bring a gun to bear, or land a boat, to take revenge, she was soundly peppered, and the coast evacuated. She was the last of Jacob's triumphs. He fared like some heroic spider that has unwittingly ensnared a hornet, to his immortal glory …
The house was sacked and plundered, fire was set to each corner, and in a few moments its blaze shed a baleful light far over the Tappan Sea. The invaders then pounced upon the blooming Laney van Tassel, the beauty of the Roost, and endeavored to bear her off to the boat. But here was the real tug of the war. The mother, the aunt, and the strapping negro wench, all flew to the …
The edifice is constructed of Sing Sing marble, after the designs of Alex. J. Davis, Esq, In its details, both externally and internally, the most minute attention has been paid to a careful correspondence with the best examples of the Tudor era. Among the most remarkable features of the building, deserves to be noticed, the admirable porte cochere, or covered entrance for …
A small stream running through a deep and woody glen has been obstructed in various places by rock work, and thus forms several artificial cascades. Some close walks, winding by the stream, conduct to a large fall situated at the glen's mouth. The scenery about the fall is extremely fine, embracing a lovely view of the Hudson river. The old Van Weert mill has been transformed …
Here was an Indian village in 1659, ^ styled by the aborigines Alipconck, that is the place of elms. It seems more than probable that this ancient settlement occupied a hill at (he sQuth end of the present village. This opinion is son^iewhat confirmed by the circumstance that the whole ground is covered with shells, in some places to the depth of two or three feet. It is …
At the present day there are over one hundred dwellings, five churches, three hotels and taverns, seven stores and an extensive brick yard. The steamboats Columbus, Mountaineer and Arrow make daily trips from this place to the city of New York. A number of sloops are also owned here, which run to various places on the river. Among others the Katrena van Tassel, Harvey P …
The location is, perhaps, the most desirable that could be selected for the purposes of education in this vicinity, 'i'he 5iVe is half a mile from, the village landing, and about twenty-five miles distant from New York, with which there is daily communication. The edifice is a commodious brick building with wings, and a large rear building for the school. The grounds embrace …
divided." Her remains rest within the walls of the Tower of this Church. The memory of the just is blessed. -- Prov. x. 7. The Rev. William Creighton, D. D., first and present incurnbetit. Upon a commanding eminence, nearly in front of the Episcopal church, stands the mausoleum of the Cobb family. The lower portion consists of a broad marble base, containing apartments for two …
* This structure has been recently erected for Capt. Nathan Cobb, now a resident of this village, formerly and for many years a most efficient and successful corumander in the Liverpool packet line from New York. -- Irving Banner. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 201 Above the entrance is placed the following inscription. "Reformed Dutch Church." Erected A. D. 1837. In all places where …
The circumstances which led to the arrest of the spy were as follows : Major John Andre had been long negotiating with the American general, Arnold, to put the British general, Clinton, in possession of West Point. " This post, says Major General Greene, (who. it must be remembered, was president of the court that tried Andre,) is a beautiful little place lying on the west …
The North river had long lieen the great vein that snpplied life to the American army, and had theenemy obtained possession of this post, besides the actual loss in men and stores, the American army would have been cut oiF from their principal resources in the ensuing' winter, or been obliged to fall back above the Highlands, and leave all the country below open to conquest …
The commander-in-chief had offered him a command suitable to his rank and reputation in the army, but he niade the unhealed state of his wounds, and so;ne other causes, the pretext for declitiing it, as the negotiations for the surrender of West Point had already commenced. Soon after the relinquishment of the enterprize against New York, a meeting was concerted to take place …
From (hat time Greene's communications to the president of congress are full of the hurried preparations 2:oing on at New York for some important enterprise ; little did [ie, or any other |)erson suspect to what point that enterprze was directed. It appears that General Greene had estabh'shed a regular communication for obtainitig intelligence from the city by spies; and his …