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.

This was kept up until Hopkins arrived near the house of Job Sherwood, a short distance from the present arch of the Croton acqueduct, on the road to Sing Sing. Hopkins now rightly judging that the best horses of his pursuers were far in advance of their comrades, instantly checked his horse, and in turn became the pursuer. At the spring brook which crosses the road in the …

The road from Twitchings' descends gradually to the valley of the saw mill, on the east bank of which, stands the church and hamlet of Union ville, delightfully sheltered by high hills. The most prominent object in the immediate vicinity, is the Buttermilk mountain, which towers like a giant, far above the neighboring scenery. A small perennial spring rises on its eastern …

• The present churcli edifice was erected the same year. * Religious Soc Co. Kec. Lib. B. 73. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 359 and estate of Isaac G. CTraham, M. D , for some years a member of General Washington's medical staff, and a lineal descendant of the ancient and lionorable family of the Grahams of Montrose in Scotland, who derive their origin from tlie renowned Grasme in …

The present building was erected in 1820. Its pastor in 1847 was the Rev. Charles T. Pelton. A small burying ground surrounds the church which contains memorials to the Clarks, Brouvvers, Montroses, Searles, Romers, Ackers and others. - ""-' .^ A short distance west of the village, is situated the Westchester rail road depot and hotel, in front of which, rise high hills …

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 361 NEWCASTLE. This township is situated ten miles north of the village of White Plains, and distant one hundred and twenty-one miles from Albany ; bounded north by Cortlandt, Yorktown and Somers, east by Bedford, south by North Castle, and west by Ossin-in^r and Mount Pleasant. New Castle was taken from the older town of North Castle, and set off as a …

In 1660 John Richbell, of Mamaroneck; purchased of the Indians, (who claimed to be lords of the soil,) a large tract of land extending twenty miles north of the Sound. This grant comprised the entire township of New Castle. The next proprietor was Colonel Caleb Heathcote who obtained of Mrs. Anne Richbell, a patent right to purchase lands ''which are already included in her …

"This inueiifure made on the 19th of October, in the eighth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord William the Third, by the grace of God, &c., &c., and in ilie year of our Lord Christ, 1696, between Wampus, Indian sachem, and others, whose names are hereunto set and seals affixed, native proprietors of all that tract of land, situate, lying, and being in the county of …

" Xow ^?ioiv all men that said Wampus, Cornelius and Coharnith, Indian sachems, and others, whose names are hereunto subscribed and seals affixed, the native proprietors of all the aforesaid tract of land, have, for and in consideration of the sum of lOOZ. good and lawful money of New Y^ork to them in bands paid by the said Caleb Heathcote, at and before the ensealing and …

In testimony whereof, the parties to these presents COUxNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 363 have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals, the day and year first above vi'ritten.* Sealed and delivered in Pathiinck. presence of Coharnus. William Lawrence, and Betty Pathunck. Joseph Samuel. WiUro Coharnus's wife. Wacapo ^ her mark. . - ■• '■ • W^ampus, Indian, O liis mark …

"William the Third, by the grace of GoJ, of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c., to all to whom this present shall come or may concerne, greeting : Whereas, our loving subjects, Robert Walters, Leigh Atwood, Cornelius Depeyster, Caleb Heathcote, JMatthew Clarkson, John Chohvell, Richard Slater, Lancaster Simes, Robert Lurting, and Barne …

Within ye bounds there are, by estimation, about five thousand acres of profitable land, beside wastes and woodland, which reasonable request wee being willing to grant, hioio ye, that of our special grace, certain knowledge, and meer motion, we have given granted, ratified and confirmed, and by these presents doe, for us, our heirs, and successors, give, grant, ratify and …

Lurtino-, and Barne Cosen3,'all the above recited tract of land within our county of Westchester, and within the limits and bounds aforesaid, together with all and singular the woods, underwoods, trees, timber, feedings, pastures, meadows, marshes, swamps, ponds, falls, waters, \-rater courses, rivers, rivulets, runs, brooks, streams, fishing, fowling, hunting and hawking …

Witness John Nanfan, Esq., our Lieut. Governor and Commander-in-chief of our province of New York, and the territories depending thereon in America, vice-Admiral of the same, and at our fort in New York, this I4ih day of February, A.D. 1701, and in the 13ih year of our reign.* John Nanfan." Tliis grant was subsequently known as the West Patent of North Castle. The following …

In the Secretary of Staters office at Albany is a map of part of a tract of land (granted by letters patent under the great seal of the colony of New York, bearing date the fourteenth day of February, 1701-2, to Robert Walters and others) " which remains unsold, and contains four thousand one hundred and fifty one acres, divided into sixteen lotts by Charles Clinton, Jonathan …

Wallers, Leigh Atwood, Cornelius Depeyster, Caleb Heathcote, Matthew Clarkson, John Chohvell, Richard Slater, Lancaster Simes, Robert Lurtingi and Barne Cosens ; a certain tract of land in the county of Westchester, bounded northerly by the manor of Cortlandt, easterly with Bedford line of three miles square, the V»*hite Fields and Byram river ; southerly by the land of John …

And whereas we the subscribers, in pursuance cf a certain act of the lieutenant governor, the council, and general assembly of this colony, entitled, An Act for the more effectual collecting of his majesty's quitrents in the colony of New York, and for partition of lands in order thereto* have lately made a survey of all that part of the lands above-mentioned, which have not …

Given under our hands this 23d day of June, 1766. [Pat. 7, 223.] " CHAR. CLINTON, } Surviving " JONATHAN BROWN, \ Commissioners." We find the following indenture, on the 5tli of April, 1774, betv\een Benjamin Smith, Caleb Fowler, and Joseph Sutton all of the west patent of JNorth Castle, (fee, of the first part, and Caleb Sands of Bedford, of the other part, witnesseth that …

Now this indenture witnesseth, that for and in consideration of the sum of £15 125. of good current and lawful money of the province of .New York, well and truly paid by tlie said Caleb Sands, one of the associates in making of the above said purchase, we the said Benjamin Smith, Caleb Fowler and Joseph Sutton doth acknowledge by these presents, and therefore have given …

^. .-?. Benj. Smith, Caleb Fowler. The principal proprietors of New Castle are the Wards, Concklins. Hiatts, Underbills, Haights, Carpenters, Greens, Kirbys, Davenports, Van Tassels, Griffens, Tomkins, Kipps, Secors, Bradys, Reynolds, duinb^^s, and Merrits, 6cc., &c. The first election for town officers took place on the 5th of April. 1791, vvhen the following individuals were …

It contains a Methodist church, several stores, a post-office, a grist mill, a needle manufactory, and twelve or fifteen dwelling houses. The neighborhood of this beautiful spot abounds with the most romantic scenery. It is now about one hundred and twenty-eight years since the first families settled in this place. They appear to have met with great discouragements, and to …

At a vestry meetinj^, held March the 1st, 1730, for the parish of Rye, it was ordered, that " whereas the vestrymen of the district of North Casth have neglected to make up their parish rate last year and this year, though often requested thereto, ordered therefore by ye vestry and justices, that the North Castle vestrymen^ for ye last year and this year do appear at Rye at …

Among the reports of the Society in 1761, occurs the following; "Second Sunday in October, 1761, the Rev. Mr. Dibble preached at the opening of St. George's church, North Castle. Mr. St. George Talbot, the pious and noble benef\ictor was present, and was highly pleased with the number and devout behaviour of the people. The same day, Mr. Dibble baptized thirteen inumts, and …

George's church, which had stood for nearly eighty years in the Episcopal burying ground, was dismantled in 1S39, and sold at public auction for the sum of forty dollars.^ The following inscriptions are copied from monuments in the grave yard. In In Memory of Memory of Isaac Lounsberrv, James Wright, who was born Oct. llth, 1703, who was born March 14th, and died March 3 …

During the Revolution, this part of the county was greatly annoyed by the enemy, who frequently made sudden inroads, plundering and capturing the defenceless inhabitants. February 7lh, 17S2, (says General Heath,) about fifty of De Lancey'rf horse came out within four miles of Chappequa, where they halted. On the 8th ihey moved toward North Castle, but turned off by \Yright's …

In vain their victim plead in broken English for his life, numbering his children upon his fingers. The lot fell upon one Totten, who, approaching the doctor, instantly shot him dead as he knelt on the ground. He was now stripped of his clothing, watch and money, and dragged a few rods further into the bushes- The skeleton was afterwards found and interred upon the spot.^ Near …

interspersed ; soil gravelly, clay and sandy loam. The natural growth of wood is of various kinds, as oak, chestnut, hickory ash. maple, walnut, elm and v/hitewood, <fcc. The Chappequa Isills in this town are worthy of particular notice. They begin near the great hill known by the name of the Buttermilk Mountain, and extend north easterly four miles, terminating northward in …

This pond covers about fifty acres, and empties into the Byram (Armonck) River, Fish were never caught here until within a few years, when pike were put therein, which have multiplied exceedingly.* Upon the west side of Wampus Pond rises Prospect Hill, the property of Mr. Caleb Quinby.b It is impossible to describe the variegated prospect that meets the eye from its summit ; a …

Arms, or, on a bend sa. three trefoils slipped ar. Ci «3 i^ Josiah_-IIannah nat. March Cornell of 31, 1G92. Scarsdale Jonatiian nat. 13 Feb. 1695. James. Samuel--Pliilakett \s nat. 2 may, Lester. ? 1697. I- inh lov. 43, i.p. ly. 5. 2 Aaron nai. April 1, 1747, ob. s. p. 3 Mo5es=BatliPli«ba Jam?s_-1 Anne Underliiil nat. 11 March, 1719. Pell of Eastchester. i.at. 12 Oct. 1751. da …

ft. ~ • 2 > Mary J. Cornelia. 372 HISTORY OF THE interspersed ; soil gravelly, clay and sandy loam. The natural growth of wood is of various kinds, as oak, chestnut, hickory ash, maple, walnut, elm and whitewood, (fcc. The Chappeqna hills in this town are worthy of particular notice. They begin near the great hill known by the name of the Buttermilk Mountain, and extend …

This pond covers about fifty acres, and empties into the Byram (Armonck) River, Fish were never caught here until within a few years, when pike were put therein, which have multiplied exceedingly. a Upon the west side of Wampus Pond rises Prospect Hill, the property of Mr. Caleb Quinby.b It is impossible to describe the variegated prospect that meets the eye from its summit …

Arms, or, on a bend sa. three trefoils elipped i PEDIGREE OF QUINBY OF NORTHeASTLE. Creat, a cubit arm, erect, vested, or, with three slashes in the sleeve, in the hand ppr a cimetar, hilted of the firat, the blade enibrued i William Quinby emigrated from England-- 1 of Westchester io 1664, and t Josiah^Mary Mullioex, June 17, 1783. -llflimnh " Ciirnull of - Scariidale …

of Yoiklown. SS^s; £=^5-SS!5 S3 Francis^ Esther nat. :10 da. of Sept. Benj. and 17J1. Maiy Sniit Joslah=Phcebe Isaiah=JVlary nat. ,1 Underbill da. of Isaac and Sarah of Yorktown, mar. Sept. 18, 1793. 1749. 3=« ■sk r,; si Si I I 3| a| mjab. Daniel. 1 Phoebe Sulton. 2 Hannah Barnes. 3 C.troline Under- Mose8=Abigail I Carpen- Obadiahi=Freelove Jo6iah=Amy da. of I Caleb Un …

The vvaterj as it rises from the rocks, is transparent, but in its course deposites a reddish yellow powder. The salts held in solution are said to be sulphate of lime, chloride of calcium, and the muriate of iron, and manganese. The water is supposed to possess medicinal properties similar to those usually ascribed to sulphur springs.''^- It is a singular fact, that …

The town of New Rochelle, (which formerly constituted a portion of the manor of p Pelham,) is situated on g the south-east side of i the county, distant eight miles south of the village of White Plains, and one hundred and Indian imagp stone a forty miles from Albany ; bounded by Scarsdale on the north, by Mamaroneck and Scarsdale on the east, by Hutchinson's river and Pelham …

* This image stone was discovered on the lands of John Soulice some few years since. Beneath it lay a smooth stone, (weighing 7 lbs.) resembling in shape a kidney, and encompassed with a circular grove. ^ J^ee Pelham. ■■- Testimony of Mrs. Le Count, who died January, 1841, aged 105 years; also Mra. Pine. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 375 A few settlements were also scattered along …

Upon the sixth day of October, 1666, Richard NicoUs, governor of the province, did give, grant, ratify and confirm unto Thomas Peil, gentleman, all that tract of land lying to the eastward of Westchester bounds, (subsequently known as the manor of Pelham,) &c., " which said tract of land hath heretofore been purchased of the Indian proprietors, and ample satisfaction given for …

Upon the 20th of September, 1689, we find John Pell, Lord of the manor of Pelham, and Rachel his wife, conveying to Jacob Leisler of the city of New York, merchant, "all that tract of land lying and being within the manor of Pelham, containing 6000 acres of land," (fcc, <fec., (the present township of New Rochelle,) "The grantee and his heirs yielding and paying unto the said …

proprietor of the manor of Pelham, within the county of Westchester, in the province of New York, within the dominion of New England, gentleman, and Rachel his wife, sendeth greeting in our Lord God everlasting, Know yee that the said John Pell and Rachel his wife for and in consideration of the sum of sixteen hundred and seventy-five pounds and twenty-five shillings sterling …

Bounded on the east by a line that runs from said meadow north-westerly by marked trees, to a certain black oak tree standing a little below the road, marked on four sides, and from thence to run due north four miles and a half, more or less, and from the north side of the said west line, ending at Bronckes's river, and from thence to run easterly till it meets with the north …

As relation being thereto had doih more fully and at large appear, as also the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders of a certain lott of land and meadow, now in the tenure and occupation of John Jefferd, and Olive his wife, being part of the aforesaid six thousand acres of land, with all the privileges belonging thereto or any wise appertaining, or therewith now …

The said John Pell and Rachel his vvite, for themselves, their heirs, executors, and administrators respectively, do hereby covenant, promise, and grant to and with the said Jacob Leisler, his heirs and assignees, in manner and form following, that is to say, at the time of the ensealing hereof, they the said John Pell and Rachel his wife, do avouch themselves to be true …

And the said John Pell and Rachel his wife, for themselves respectively, and for their respective heirs, do covenant, promise, and grant to warrant and defend the above granted premises with their appurtenances, and every part and parcel thereof, unto the said Jacob Leisler, his heirs and as» signees, forever, against the lawl'ul charges and demands. In witness whereof the …

" Ebeling, the Dntch historian of New York, (says Dunlap,) gives an impartial account of the transactions of this lime, and the fate of Jacob Leisler. On the surrenderof the fort (of New York,) Leisler, Milbourne, and others who had form.ed the council, were imprisoned and immediately tried by a court of oyer and terminer, appointed by the governor, instigated by the enemies …

2 F'rorn the original document in the possession of Bonnett Underhill, Esq., of Upper Koclielle. b In a roll or list of persons embarked in the ship Otter, (at Amsterdam, in 1663, 4,) for the New Netherlands, occurs the name of Jacob Loyseler of Franckfort. Alb. Rec. ' This committee had been appointed by the people. «J Dunlap's Hist. N. Y. vol. i. 153. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER …

In this council he was urged and pressed to execute the sentence immediately !'' Sloughter is said to have been unwilling. Was he not fearful ? The historian Ebeling, says," when every thing else failed, he (Sloughter) was made drunk, and the execution took place May 17th. Every tiling proves that Leisler was cpndeinned unlawfully, and executed unjustly. Afterwards the act of …

Boeby, Esq., of Youkers, Westchester County, is a gold piece, of the time of James II., said to have been in the possession of the unfortunate Leisler, the night preceding iiis execution. Around the edge is the following inscription, cut with the penknife of Leisler. " Remember well and hear in mynd, a faithful friend is hard to find.'' b Dunlap's Hist. N. Y. vol. i. 210. c A …

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D. 1689, given, granted, bargained and sold, unto the said Jacob Leisler, his heirs and assignees for ever, all that tract of land lying within the said manor of Pelham, containing six thousand acres of land, and also one hundred acres of land more, which the said John Pell and Rachel his wife, hath given freely to such, or cause to be erected for the French Church, by the …

In witness whereof, I the said Jacob Leisler, have set my hand and seal to these presents, this one and twentieth day of May, A. D. 1690. . . - . , - . 382 HISTORY OF THE The quantity of acres I acknowledge be above the limits, I will not engage at all. New York, 31 May, 1690. Sig. Jacob Leisler, Elsje Leisler. The same year, Jacob Leisler with the consent of Elisee his wife …

Saghlers and Lacounte's neck, (now Davenport's neck) contained, according to the survey, two hundred acres. Upon the 20ih of November, 1700, Sir John Pell^ and Rachel his wife, granted to Daniel Sampson and Isaac Cantin, one hundred acres, " provided that the purchasers aiid their assignees* shall do suit and service, now or at any lime hereafter, from time to lime in the …

" The cruelties which they suffered in France are beyond anything of the kind on record, and in no age was there ever such a violation of all that is sacred, either with relation to God or man ; and when we consider the exalted virtues of that glorious band of brothers, w^e are amazed, while we are delighted with their fortitude and courage. Rather than renounce their …

At this timt", the University was the principal seat of European learning and Roman Catholic orthodoxy. "Among the people of Picardy and Dauphiny, the first principles of the great work appeared before they were manifest in any other country. This is the fact if we regard dates; and therefore the earliest honors of the Reformation belong to France, a circumstance which lias …

Of this individual, Beza remarked : 'It was he who boldly began the revival of the holy religion of Jesus Christ. Thus a new era opened in France, and the Reformation soon made rapid progress. One of its first witnesses in the court of royalty was the celebrated Princess, Margaret of Yalois, Duchess of Alen^on, and sister to the reigning monarch, Francis the First. '"^ She is …

John Le Clerc was the first martyr of the gospel in France. He was the pastor of the church at Meaux. For writing against antichrist of Rome, he was seized by the enraged priests, whipped three successive days, and then branded as a heretic with a heated iron on his forehead. But the martyr uttered not a groan, and he was again set at liberty. He ihen withdrew to Meiz, where …

During all these horrid tortures his mind was kept in perfect fidelity and peace, and he ejaculated solemnly: 'Israel trust in the Lord, he is their help and their shield.' Such was the first confessor of Jesus Christ who suffered and died in France, and therefore demands our especial notice. A system of terror soon began over the whole of France. " But in vain did its enemies …

Towns were taken and retaketj ; when the Huguenots triumphed they destroyed altars and images, and the Romanists in their turn burned all the bibles they could seize. Such were the effects of fanaticism on both sides. To assert that the excesses were only committed by one party would be untrue, and that some of our race were allied to angels ; but we hazard nothing in saying …

In honor of it high mass was performed by the Pope ; salvoes of artillery thundered from the ramparts of St. Angelo ; a Te Deum was snng to celebrate the atrocious event, and a medal was struck for the same purpose. If every Protestant account of this terrible transaction must encounter suspicion, we ourselves will be satisfied with the testimony of this medal alone of Gregory …

Edward Walker, publisher of "Dowling's Uisiory of Romanism." Some of the Huguenot families of New Rochelle appear to * Sketch of the Huguenots by Mr. G. P. Disosway. See Christian Intelligencer. t There is an original medal in the possession of the Rev. S. Farmar Jarvis, D. D. L. Ij. D., of Middletown, Connecticut ; who obtained it at the mint in Rome. Elec* trotype copies of …

It was however in 1G27, that this city made its last and ever memorable stand for the cause of the Huguenots. •.. <• ■ ;' • *' And it may safely be said, that this mighty city would never have fallen, (such was the undaunted heroism of the Rochellese themselves,) had it not been for the powerful minded genius of Cardinal Richelieu, who planned and executed such a mighty work …

The frame work of this mole consisted of huge piles which was filled up with stones., and sixty hulks sunk with the same material, for the purpose of buttresses. One arm of this immense dyke overlapped the other, so that the entrance instead of being in front was lateral. A stockade of piles, interlaced with chains effectually stopped the passage. This work he completed and …

Two illustrious ladies, the Duchess of Rohan and her daughter, who were not named in the capitulation, are thus referred to by a writer of that day. ^ Rigor without precedent, that a person of her quality, at the age of seventy, on quitting a siege in which she and her daughter had lived for three months on horse flesh and four or five ounces of bread per day, should be held a …

To enter into the minute particulars of this disastrous period would be superfluous ; suffice it to say. that now commenced a renewal of the outrageous proceedings of former years. Commissioners were sent into the provinces to dispossess the Reformed of all they held as citizens; nothing awaited them but fines^ humiliation and poverty. Troops of soldiers were quartered among …

"* King Charles 11. granted letters of denization in council, under the great seal, and assured the exiles that, at the next meeting of Parliament, he would introduce a bill by which they should be naturalized ; relieved them at the momenf from importation duties and passport fees, and encouraged voluntary contributions for their support.''^ This order was issued on the 2Sth …

Upon the 17th of April, 1695, we find letters of denization granted to Francis Le Count, under oaths appointed to be taken. ^ On the 6th of February. 1G95-6, letters of denization were issued, under the seal of the province, " to David de Bonrepos, Alexander Allaire, Henry Beignon, Esaye Valleau, Andrew Thaunet, David Bonnefoy, Louis Guion, and Louis Guion his son, Pierre Das …

Marie Cothonnean, and Guilliaume Cothonnean her son, Jean Neufuille, Eslensie Lavinge, and Jean Constant, of foreign birth, and a writ of "didimus potestatem," directed to Col. Caleb Heathcote, for administering the oaths nnto thetn."* Most of these Huguenots purchased under Jacob Leisler,'^ in 1690. They continued to arrive from England, as far as can be ascertained, till the …

On Daniel Bonnett's arrival in New Rochelle, he purchased land of Bartholomew le Roax, one of the first settlers. f'- For some time, all the exertions the Huguenots conld make men, women and children united, were necessary to prepare the land for cultivation, and enable them to pay for its purchase, which their perseverance at last accomplished. Yet amid all the hardships and …

T, John Mashett, a ship carpenter, born and bred in ye town of Frambbad in France, and dwelling in Bordeaux, and being fugitive by the persecution, with my family, viz., Jeanne Thomas my wife, and Peter, John, Jeanne and Mary Anne Mashett, my children, sons and daughters, and having all abandoned and forsaken all my goods for my religion's sake, which I profess in the purity …

And as for my corpse, to be buried after the custom and manner of my religion and discipline, till the accomplishment of times, and untill the ressurrection when our Lord shall come for to judge the quick and the dead, &c. &c. The above will is dated New Rochelle, 17th of April, 1694.* Among the Lespinard papers, (at Upper New Rochelle) is preserved a diary kept by a member of …

ret died, and has given her spirit to God, between 6 and 7 o'clock of the afternoon. a " Between the French Hnguenots, who settled at Oxford in Massachusetts, and those who came to New York, it appears by the Bernon papers, there was some correspondence."^ The freeholders of New Rochelle in 170S were as follows : Daniel Lambert, Elie Badeau, Daniel Giraud, Gregoire Gougeon …

Zaccarie Angevin, Pierre Elize Gallaudet, Isaac Mercier, Lancinie Thauvet, -' Aman Guion, ' - Andre Naudain, Alexander Allaire, Gregoire Gougeson, James Roubet, Henry Shadden, Rachel Neufille.d " Extracts from the Lespinard diary, in possession of Mr. Gaulladet, Upper Rochelle. b Massaclmsetts Hist. Collect, vol. ii. 34. c The site now occupied by Mr. Secor's mill. d Co. Rec …

. , „ I . > Surveyors of Highways Andrew narehut, ) o j Occasionally the entries occur in the French language: "La j^remiar jour d'avril, 1710, nous les inhabitanis de La Nouvelle Rochelle, assemble a I'autorite par un warant de Justice Gougeon date du en mnrs nous eumes a nommer pour officiers pour suvir le canton. Pour Supervoyser, Olliviere Besly, Pour Constable, Zacarie …

At a town meeting, held the 22d of December, 1723, at the house of Gilbert Brush, innkeeper, for choosing town officers for the town of New Rochelle, in pursuance of an ordinance of the Council, appointed by the act of the Legislature, entitled an act to provide for the temporary government of the Bouihern part of this state whenever tlie enemy shall abandon or be dispossest …

"The village of New Roclielle is agreeably situated on the Boston turnpike, extending to Long Island Sound on the south, where there is a convenient steamboat lauding, distant eigliteeu miles from the city of New York. It contains about 900 inhabitants, 130 dwelling houses, 1 Episcopal, 1 Presbyterian, 1 Methodist, and I Roman Catholic church ; a post office, a bank, 3 hotels …

La Rochelle, in France.^ This favorite asylum of the French Protestants was, at a very early period, a place of some resort not only for the acquirement of the French language, but on account of the hospitality and polit&ness of its inhabitvnE^s^ Here some of the most distinguished men in the country have received the elemen-ts of their education (under the charge of the …

For two generatioi]s the Huguenots of New Rochelle, preserved in its purity the French language, thus testifying their attachment to their native land, the sepulchre of their forefathers, and» to which perhaps, they cherished the hope of a return at souie falure period. The first dwelling houses were erected on each side of the hiah street. b in the vicinity of the old stone …

Here we rid over a bridge made of one entire stone, of such a breadth that a cart might pass with safety; and to spare. It lay over a passage cut through a rock to convey water to a mill not far off.<^ Here are three fine taverns withiu call of each other, and very good provision for travellers. ''d The advantages presented by the proximity of the sound are of great importance …

In addition to which there is the New York and New Haven rail road now in course of construction. The hotels, which afford excellent accommodations to parlies visiting the place for ihe amusement of fishing, the salubrity of its air, or the beauty of its scenery, consist of the New Kochelle Hotel, by Mr, George Fuller, and the Mansion House, by Mr. Henry Porter.^ The Le Roy …

William Scott, George Case, Samuel Trowbridge, James T. Eells, Monmouth Lyon, Caleb Rorcoe, William H. Bowne, Horace B. Smith, Thos. O'Farrington, Albert Badeau, D. R. Carpenter, Daniel Mapes, Alexander Banks, Alsop H. Lockwood, Sam'l W. Canfield, ' OFFICERS. Nathaniel Bayles, President and General Agent. James T. Eells, Secretary and Treasurer. George Case, Attorney and …

The first church edifice, of which any thing is known, was built by the Huguenots about 1692-3, upon the site of the present Episcopal church. a In 1693, " The elders of the church in New Rochelle have accorded to Ambroise Sicard, jr., and Daniel Sicard, to convert into a rent at 6 per cent, the 40 shillings which they owe for 10 acres of land sold them by the inhabitants and …

" Juilly 22d, 1700.'' " In general assembly of the inhabitants of ihis place, according to Justice Mott's warrant, it lias been agreed by the plurality of votes, that above the hundred acres of land given by Sir John Pell for the church of this place, the said 100 * Testimony of Elias Guioa, This individual was born February 14, 1728, and died November 26, 1811. b Town Rec. * …

" Between Phcebe, widow of Joseph Pell, and Samuel Sneden and Jacobus Bleecker, Esqrs., executors of Joseph Pell, on the one part, and David Guion of New Rochelle on the other, witnesseth, &c., whereas John Pell, formerly proprietor of the said manor of Pelham, was seized in fee of 6000 acres of land, part of said manor of Pelham, and being so seized did sell the said 6000 …

Peter Stouppe) also released to the Church in 1767.^ Prior to the erection of the first Huguenot church in New Rochelle, the devoted inhabitants of this town, walked regularly every Sunday to New York, a distance (by the road at that time) of 23 miles, to attend the Sabbalh service at the old Church du St. Esprit, in Pine street, and returned on the Sabbath evening to their …

About 12 miles from New York at a place since called the Blue Bell, there was a large rock by the road side covered with cedars, here they stopped for a short time to rest and take some refreshment, and then proceeJed on their journey till they came to a fresh water pond, (within the bounds of the city) here they washed their feet, put on their shoes and stockings, and walked …

to add '• Sonvenez vous les pauvres," remember yc the poor. Upon which, every person old and yonng, on going out of church, dropped a copper into the box.^ The money collected in this manner was divided the next morning among the poor who came regularly to receive their allowance at nine o'clock in the consistory room. At that early period, a large loaf of bread could be …

In the common sitting room of most houses, the mantel piece was finished with Dutch tiles, containing chiefly the history of the New Testament; and the Parables."^ They were taught to learn the subject by these tiles on Sunday evenings, for at that period Sunday evening services were not common ; other denominations first introduced them. The consequence has been that domestic …

'•OrAISOX DU FIDELE detenu en CAPTIVITE." The catechism of the French Church is also added, and the Psalms in metre with their appropriate tunes. On a blank leaf occurs the following memoranda, Cette Bible appartient au moy Valther Himbert du Locke & de ta de fond Bourgeois Mangin Lanmille Sept cent et un FI. Au nom de dieu Issac Gieon a marie ma file le 25 d'Aiigust, 1700 …

Peter Hulse, (constable for the town of New Rochelle in 1702,) who produced two receipts, for £5., the minister's rate for that year."^ The first minister of the French Reformed Church in New Rochelle appears to have been the Rev. Daniel Bondet. Although by a reference to the charter of Trinity Church it will Le seen that the pastors of the French Church in this place had been …

Oxford, July 0th, 1691." He mentions it as upon "an occasion wliich fills my heart with sorrow and my life of trouble, but my humble request will be at least before God, and before you, a solemn protestation against the guilt of those encorrigible persons who dwell in our place. The rome (rum) is always sold to the Indians, without order and measure, insomuch that according …

If it was your pleasure to signifie to the instrumens of that evil the jalosie of your athorite and of the publique tranquility, you would do great good maintaining the honor of God in a Christian habitation, comforting some honest souls, wich bjing incompatible wjth such abominations, feal every day the burden of afflixon of their honorable perigrination aggravated. Hear us …

At first he used the French prayers, according to the Protestant Ciiurches of France; but in 1709 his congregation unanimously, with the exception of two individuals, followed the example of their French reformed brethren in England and New York, by conforming to the English Church.^ In doing this, the Huguenots followed the sentiment of their own church, which, from the …

''' Bcza, one of the most powerful advocates for the Huguenots, wrote to some of lliem who were discontented in England, conjuring them by ail that was good and hacrod not to forsake the communion of the Church of England, for such indifferent rites and ceremonies as were there imposed upon them. Bcza, Ep, xii.j p. 105. Calvin, the founder of the French Churches, passes an …

Given under my hand and seal at New York, this 20th day of March, 170D, and of her majesties reign ye ninth year. a Richard Ingoldsby. This new church erected in 1710-1 J, stood a little east of the present Episcopal church, (at the entrance of the lane leading to Mr. Elias Guion's residence.) The building which was constructed of stone, formed nearly a square, being perfectly …

Jurieu, a minister of the Reformed church, in one of his pastoral letters, addressed to the " Protestants of France groaning under the Babylonish captivity, refers to this event, which he evidently considers a remarkable interposition of God a I Co. Rec. Lib. D. 72. b The first child baptised in this cliurch was Sovereign Belts. c Upon the departure from France, t!ie Huguenot …

Bondet, have built them a 7iew church of stone, for the worship of God, and are, many of them, reconciled to the usage of the Church of England) 100 French prayer books of the smallef sort, and 20 of larger impression. In consideration of the great learning and piety of Monsieur Bondet, at New Rochelle, and his long and faithful discharge of his office, they have augmented his …

" Anne, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Queen, Defender of the Faith, &c. &c., to all whonn these presents may come or in any wise concerne, sendeth greeting : Whereas, the inhabitants of New Rochelle, in the County of Westchester, &c., with the leave and lycense of our trusty and well beloved Robert Hunter, Esq., Captain General and Governorin-chief …

408 HISTORY OF THE Peter Valleaii, and Elie Debonrepos, their heirs and assigfle^s, for ever, in trust nevertheless and to the intent the aforesaid church or chappel with the appurtenances may and shall forever hereafter, continue, remain, and be unto all and singular the inhabitants, residents of the said town of New Rochelle for the time being, of the communion of the church …

Peter Valleaii, and Elie Debonrepos, their heirs and assigfle^s, for ever, in trust nevertheless and to the intent the aforesaid church or chappel with the appurtenances may and shall forever hereafter, continue, remain, and be unto all and singular the inhabitants, residents of the said town of New Rochelle for the time being, of the communion of the church of England, a free …

In testimony whereof we have caused these our letters to be made patent, and the seale of our said province of New York to our said letters patent to be affixed to the same, to be recorded in ye secretary's office of our said province. Witness our trusty and well beloved Robert Hunter, Esq., captain-general and governor-in-chief in and over our province of New York aforesaid …

Daniel Bondet died in 1721, having been twenty years minister of this church. As lie lived greatly beloved, he died no less lamented; his will bears date 24ih of March, 172^. In this document he styles himself "minister of the gospel of New Rochelle." To Betty Cantine he bequeathes all his ready money, plate, jewels, ring and household furniture ; and to the use of the French …

Stouppe writing to the Propagation Society, in 1726, thus describes the state of the church. " 1 liave baptized 6 grown negroes, 7 negro children, fitted 8 young people for the sacrament, and my communicants at Easter numbered 33." In 1730 he acquaints the society that the French and English prayer books sent him have been of great use, the number of his communicants …

1733 he writes that he has 35 communicants, baptized 3 white childreHj and has always a good number of hearers, and when service is performed in English : the congregation is so numerous of late that the people scarce can sit, and not only the English but the Dutch also of that town have applied to him for the baptism of their children. November 16, 1736, he reports, " that …

But hearing now from his own mouth that he designs to go no further than London, and is willing to return, with ye Hon'ble Society's permission, for the service of our church : we therefore upon this consideration take ye liberty to declare and acquaint you that our said minister, since his first coming, has constantly resided among us, preaching (as directed by ye Hon'ble …

But if, contrary to our expectation, it should fall out otherwise, we repeat our former petition, and beg leave to entreat ye Hon'ble Society not to leave us destitute, but to continue to us their charily in providing us with ar,olher in his room, as in their great wisdom and goodness they shall think fit. Such is ye prayer of us underwritten members of New Rochelle church …

In 1743, Aman Guion granted " to Isaac Guion and John Soulice, churchwardens or elders, and their successors for the use of the minister and communicants of the French church in New Rochelle aforesaid, as is herein settled according to the rules and form of the Church of England, as by law established, a small tract of land containing one acre and three quarters, more or less …

This is caused by removals, and enlisting in the King's service." Dr. Barclay in a letter dated Sept. 3, 1760, encloses an address to the Propagation Society, from the Church of New Rochelle,ij wherein they acquaint -that body with the death of the Rev. Pierre Stouppe, who for 37 years had been the society's missionary. He was a simple minded conscientious man, (says Dr …

*> The address appears to have been drawn up on tlie 30lh of Oct. 1760. « Hist. Not. of the Miss, of the Ch., by Ernest Hawkins, D. D. 282. COUNTY OF \YESTCIIESTER. 413 1749," being well testified of by various clergymen. He was appointed missionary of Trenton, in 1753. ^^ During the incumbency of the Rev. Michael Houdin, Trinity Church received her first charter from King …

Croix, Marie de Sain Croix, Deborah Foulon, Mary Guion, Marie Neufville, Mary Stouppe, Marthe de Blez, Rachel Guion, Jan Nicolle, Arquez,Ante Nicolle, Thomas Guion, John Bryan, Oliver Besley, Isaac Besley, Cornelia Besley, Frederick King, Benjamin Guion, Esaie Guion, Elizabeth Guion, Elizabeth Guion, Susanna Landrin, Dina Guion, Anne Danielson, John Houdin, Catharine Houdin …

That the said John Pell at the same time, did also give and grant to the said Jacob Leisler, the further quantity of one hundred acres of land for the use of the French church erected or to be erected by the inhabitants of the said tract of land or township, or by their assigns ; that the petitioners' ancestors had long since built a decent church within the said township, and …

That on the twelfth day of June, in the year of the Lord one thousand seven hundred and nine, all the then inhabitants of the said township who were members of the said French Church, excepting two, unanimously agreed and consented to conform themselves, in the religious worship of their said Church, to the liturgy and rites of the Church of England as established by law, and …

The petitioners, therefore, most humbly prayed our royal charter, confirming to them the said church and the lands and other rights thereunto appertaining, and also creating and constituting them COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 415 and the rest of the members of the said church a body politic and corporate for the managing and conducting the affairs and interests of the said church …

Wherefore we being graciously disposed to encourage and promote the pious intentions of our said subjects, and to grant this their reasonable request, Know Ye, that we of our especial grace, certain knowledge, and mere motion, have made, ordained, constituted, granted and declared, and by these presents for us, our heirs and successors, do make, ordain, constitute, grant and …

416 HISTORY OF THE and the ground on which the same stands; and, further, we do will and ordain, and by these presents tor us, our heirs and successors, declare and appoint, thai tor tiie belter ordaining and managing the business and affairs of the said corporation, there shall be one minister of the Church of England as by law established, duly qualified for the care of …

and the ground on which the same stands; and, further, we do will and ordain, and by these presents tor us, our heirs and successors, declare and appoint, thai tor tiie belter ordaining and managing the business and affairs of the said corporation, there shall be one minister of the Church of England as by law established, duly qualified for the care of souls, two church …

And further our will and pleasure is and we do for us, our heirs and successors, establish, appoint and direct, that on the said first Tuesday in Easter week next ensuing, and once in every year forever thereafter on Tuesday in Easter week in every year, at the said church, the members in communion with the same church for the lime being or the m^jor part of them, then and …

And we do ordain and declare that as well the churchwardens and vestrymen by these presents nominated and constituted, as such as shall from time to time hereafter be elected and appointed, shall have, and they are hereby invested with full power and authority to execute and perform their several and respective offices, in as full and ample manner as any churchwardens or …

And for the due and orderly conducting and carrying on the respective election of churchwardens and vestrymen by these presents established and ordained, our will and pleasure is, and We do declare and direct that the minister of the said church for the time being, shall give public notice thereof from time to time, as they may become necessary, and are hereby appointed, by …

And We do further give and grant unto the said minister and members of Trinity Church at New Rochelle, in the county of Westchester aforesaid, and to their successors forever, that the minister and churchwardens of ihe said church for the time being, or any two of them, together with the vestrymen of the said church for the time being, or the major part of thera in vestry …

And further our will and pleasure is that it shall and may be lawful for the minister and churchwardens of the said church, or any two of them, and the said vestrymen, or the major part of them, at a vestry to nominate and appoint a clerk and a sexton or bell-ringer for the said church, and also a clerk and messenger to serve the said vestry at their meetings, and such other …

And that on every lapse or default herein, the right of such donation and representation shall be in us, cur heirs and successors ; and further know ye, that we of our especial grace, certain knowledge, and meer motion, have given, granted, ratified and confirmed, and by these presents do for us, our heirs and successors, give, grant, ratify and confirm unto the said minister …

And lastly, we do, for us, our heirs and successors, ordain and grant unto the said minister and members of Trinity Church at New Rochelle in the county of Westchester aforesaid, and their COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 419 successors, by these presents that this our grant shall be firm, good, effectual^ and available in all things in the law, to all intents, constructions, and …

Witness our said trusty and well beloved Cadwallader Colden, Esquire, our lieutenant governor and commander-in-chief of our province of New York, and the terrir tories depending thereon in America, at our Fort George in our city of New York, the second day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, and of our reign the second." All which we have …

Samuel Seabury, rector of the parish of Westchester.^ During the American revolution the church must have been closed, for the congrega^ lion was much scattered. Shortly after the treaty of peace the church was again organized under Mr. Theodosius Bartow as a lay reader. Mr. Bartow continued his services in this capacity until January 27, 1790? when he was admitted to deacons' …

Bayard was elected minister of the parish, August, 1821, and resigned in 1825. ^ "It is but a short time since that he rested from his labors, having died at the Island of Malta, on his return from the Holy Land, September 2d, 1840."^ During the incumbency of Mr. Bayard, the present church edifice was erected (in 1821) on the site of the first Huguenot church, and consecrated …

Mr. Bayard's ancestors, both on the paternal and mateinal line, were Huguenots. • Matthew H. Henderson, rector of Trinity Cjuirch, Newark ; centennial discouree. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. Henry Ashurst, of London, to the French Church du St. Esprit of New York,!^ inscribed "SAMUEL NEWTON MADE ME 1706." The communion plate consists of a large chalice and paten, the gift of Queen …

a In 1823 it was ordered by the vestry of the Church du St. Esprit, that this bell, then iu the care of St. Stephen's Church, New York, be presented for the use of the French Church, New Rochelle. b The Queen also presented a Church bible, book of homilies, cloth for the pulpit and communion table. 422 HISTORY OF THE marble monument, consisting of a base and pyramid, with the …

died at New Rochelle, May 29th, 1839. The following is a catalogue of the ministers of this church from the year 1700 : -- MINISTERS OF THE FRENCH CHURCH, NEW ROCHELLE. * liistit. or Call. Ministers. Vacated hy. A.D. 1700, Rev. Daniel Bondet, Clericus, Death, Pierre Stouppe, Clericus, do Michael Houdin, Clericus, do Sourenne, Clericus, do Andrew Nodine, Clericus^ resig. 1722 …

The baptismal register of the church commences in 1724. Ce Dimanche 14 Mars, 172f, a ete baptise sortie du service du matin, Peter fils de Thomas Wall is and Madelaine sa femme le Peter a ete presente au saint bapteme par Denys Woertman and Elizabeth sa femme, Parrain et Marraine le dit Peter est ne le six du dit mois."a I'homas Wallis, Pr. Stouppe, Denis Woertman, Isaac …

Louis, the ancestor of the Guion family of New Rochelle, emigrated from England about 1687, having fled from La Rochelle in 1681. a The old family residence stands a little to the west of Mr. Lawtoij's. Louis Guion iiad one son Louis, the father of three sons -- first, Louis, grandfather of the late Frederick Guion ; second, Isaac; and third, Aman, the grandfather of the …

In this view they must represent some minority of the Huguenots, for in 1709 the majority conformed to the Church of England, according to the charter of Trinity Church which specifies, "That on the 12th day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand, seven hundred and nine, all the then inhabitants of the said township who were members of the said French church, excepting …

and by a solemn act or aofieement did submit to and put themselves under the protection of the same^ that fourteen years before," (1695,) "and ever since such conformity their respective ministers and pastors have been invested with episcopal ordination, and had received their principal support from the Society for propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts," cfcc.^ Fourteen …

To all Christian people unto whom these presents shall or may come, Alexander Allaire of New Rochelle, in the county of Westchester, in the province of New York, sendeth greeting in our Lord God everlasting : Know ye, that he the said Alexander Allaire, for and in consideration of the love and affection which he hath and beareth unto his brethren in Jesus Christ, Isaac …

* See Charter of Trinity Church. Vol. I. 54 426 HISTORY OF THE they shall immediately revert unto the said Alexander Allaire, his heirs and assignees for ever. This20lh day of January, 1723-4.* Alexander Allaire. The above lot embraces the present Presbyterian grave-yard. ^ On or near this spot, the Reformed Protestant congregation of New Rochelle erected a church about 1724,^ …

We add further, that we have seen with sincere regret the request which Mr. Jean Carle has made for his dismission from the Reformed French Church in New York with which we are connected, for we truly desired that he would finish his days with us, we being much edified by his ministry ; but wishing to acquiesce, we join with sorrow our consent with that of our sister church …

From this time (1764) no record appears to have been made of the state or progress of the French Protestant congregation in New Rochelle, as a distinct body ; probably about this period, such of its members as had not conformed to the Church oT England, allied themselves to the Presbyterian form of worship, for in 1770, the Rev. ichabod Lewis was ordained pastor of White …

Lewis P. Bayard, b of the town of New Rochelle, trustees of Lewis Pintard deceased, conveyed to the "trustees of the Presbyterian church of the town of New RocheWe, formerly known by the name of the French Church,^^ a certain piece of land lying in the town of New Rochelle, beginning at a corner formed by the intersection of the lot of ground on which the Presbyterian church …

« See Fuueral Discourse on the death of Matson Smith, U. D., by the Rev. G. D. Abbott. See, also, Presbyterian Manual. b The father of Lewis P. Bayard was the Hon. Samuel Bayard, a ruling elder in the Presbyterian church, and the author of a volume of letters on the Lord's supper. e From the original document in the possession of the trustees. Colonel Samuel Bayard, one of the …

The ancestors of the Allaires were of honorable descent, and possessed a iixu inheritance in France at a very early period.*^ The more immediate ancestor of the family however, was Pierre Allaire, Ecuyer, living in 1465. Prior to the revocation of the edict of Nantes, Alexander Allaire, the Huguenot, fled from La Rochelle to England, and soon after cam^e thence to America …

There is a large and respectable Methodist Episcopal society in the village, which was organized August 22d, 1791, and incorporated the same year, Peter Bonnett, Sen., Benjamin Morgan, Thomas Shute, Gilbert Shute, John Bonnett and Ramson Burtis, first trustees. b There is also a Roman Catholic church erected in 1845. The property adjoining it (on the south) belonged to the …

James Bleecker, son of Rutger Bleecker, mayor of the city of Albany in 172S.<i The house is said to have been used by the British as an hospital for the wounded soldiery in 1776. Captain Josiah le Count still occupies a portion of the old family place, situated on the south side of the road leading to the viU- age.e Guilliaume le Conte, the founder of the Le Count family in …

D., whose daughter, Mrs. Servoss, resides in this town. c Lewis Pintard was appointed by Washington commissary for the American prisoners in^New York. This individual occupied the Graham property in New Rochelle. d See Genealogy of the Bleecker family. e On this property there is a landing, from whence sail several sloops trading with the New York market. f See letters of …

At high water, the scenery presented in front of the hotel is altogether unrivalled : the harbour in the foreground, the long surface of the waters, stretching five miles across to Long Jsland ; the winding streams of the creek on each side, and Davenport's neck and island around, help to fill up the landscape ; and, in addition to the healthiness of the spot, give it …

although some have been taken in this vicinity weigliing eighteen pounds. The adjacent bays and creeks are the common resort of innumerable flocks of wild ducks. Immense numbers of these birds are killed annually either for sale or domestic use. The favorite method of shooting is technically called "lining," which is performed in the following manner. A number of sportsmen …

" On Tuesday a turtle of an enormous size and singular form and marks was taken with a harpoon, by Mr. Bleecker and some others, near New Ilochelle. His length is eight feet from fin to fin, and seven feet three inches from stem to stern. He is snotted under the fore fins like a leopard, and discovered amazing swiftness after beiiig struck by the harpoon. He had been seen …

The opposite shore of Long Island also, forms another charming addition to the landscape, sprinkled as it is, in all directions, by neat farm houses and villages. *'The Sound ! Oh ! how many delightful reminiscences does the name bring to our recollection. The Sound ! with its white sand banks, and its wooded shores, its far broad bosom covered with fleets of sails, scudding …

And are there not the ' Norwalk Islands,' with their pines, -- 'Old Sasco,' with her rocks, -- ' Fairweather,' with the wild birds' eggs deep buried in her sands, -- and the far famed fishing banks ofl" the ' Middle Ground.' Ay ! and is it not from the fierce boiling whirlpools of the ' Gate' to 'Gardiners,' and the lone beacon tower of 'Old Montaukett,' one continuous ground …

Gallop among Amer Scenery by A- B. Silliman, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 435 in the furious storm, she passed the siiuddering mariner, leaving comet-like long streams of flame behind. Beneath her sands the red-shirted buccaneers did hide their ill-gotten, blood-bespotted treasure. Ay ! and 'twas on her broad bosom that with ironseared conscience, sailed that pirate, fierce and …

When he was here many flocked to him from all parts, men of desperate fortunes and necessitous, in expectation of getting vast treasures," "He sailed from hence with 150 men, as I am informed ; a great part of them are of this province. It is generally believed here they would have money per fas aut nefas^ thai if he miss of the design intended for which he has commission H …

"Ye lamentable BALLAD, AND Ye TRUE HLSTORIE OF CAPTAINS ROBERT KIDD, WHO WAS HANGED IN CHAINS AT EXECUTION DOCK, FOR PIRACY AND MURDER ON Ye HIGH SEAS." You captains bold and brave, hear our cries, hear our cries, You captains bold and brave, hear our cries. You captains brave and bold, tho' you seem uncontroll'd, Don't for the sake of gold lose your souls, lose your souls …

He burieih the Good Book in the sand. I cursed my father dear, when I sail'd, when I sail'd, I cursed my father dear, when I sail'd, I cursed my father dear and her that did me bear, And so wickedly did swear, when I sail'd. I made a solemn vow when I sail'd, when I sail'd, I made a solemn vow when I sail'd, I made a solemn vow, to God I would not bow. Nor myself one prayer …

And being cruel still, as I sail'd, as I sail'd, And being cruel still, as I sail'd. And being cruel still, my gimner I did kill. And his precious blood did spill, as I sail'd. My mate was sick and died as I sail'd, as I sailed, My mate was sick and died as I sailed, My mate was sick and died, which me much terrified, When he called me to his bedside as I sail'd. And unto me …