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SHERIFF'S OFFICE, CITY HALL,
Daniel Van Voorhis, Sheriff of Kings County, and principal keeper of the county jail ; residence in the jail in Raymond street.
Williams Jenkins, under sheriff, Raymond street, near Myrtle avenue.
Deputies :
Residence.
John Swertcope, - -
John Hanford, -
87 Livingston st. Williamsburgh.
Garret Van Duyne, Assistant Keeper, County Jail.
John Van Voorhis. do do
Inspectors of County Jail :
William Rockwell, cor Willoughby and Jay st.
Wm Rushmore, Schermerhorn, near Hoyt st. John S Folk, 200 Pearl street. Alfred Hodges, Williamsburg.
Nicholas Stilwell, Gravesend.
Stephen B Hendrickson, Flatlands.
Physician :
David F. Atwater, - Clinton corner Remsen.
JUDICIARY. SUPREME COURT. Second Judicial District. Justices :
Selah B. Strong, William T. McCoun, -
Nathan B. Morse, Seward Barculo, - Poughkeepsie.
John M. Hicks,
Setauket, L. I. Glencove, L. I.
- 48 Livingston st., Brooklyn.
Clerk :
« 41 Willoughby st., Brooklyn,
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1848. General Terms in Kings County :
Third Tuesday of July, at the City Hall, Brooklyn ; Justices Strong, McCoun, Morse and Barculo.
First Wednesday of November at the City Hall, Brook- lyn ; Justices Strong, Morse, Barculo and McCoun.
1849 .- First Tuesday of March, at the City Hall, Brooklyn ; Justices Morse, Barculo, Strong and McCoun,
Special Term.
1848 .- Fifth Tuesday of August, at the City Hall, Brooklyn ; Justice Morse.
First Tuesday of-October, at the City Hall, Brook- lyn ; Justice Morse.
1848 .- First Tuesday of Decembor, at the City Hall, Brooklyn ; Justice Edmonds.
1849 First Tuesday of February, at the City Hall, Brook- Justice Morse.
First Tuesday of April, at the City Hall, Brook- lyn ; Justice Morse.
First Tuesday of June, at the City Hall, Brooklyn ; Justice Morse,.
CIRCUIT COURT.
1848 .- Ffth Tuesday of August, at the City Hall, Brooklyn ; Justice Morse.
First Tuesday of October at the City Hall, Brook- lyn ; Justice Morse.
First Tuesday of December, at the City Hall, Brook- lyn ; Justice Edmonds.
1849 .-- First Tuesday of February at the City Hall, Brooklyn ; Justice Morse.
First Tuesday of April, at the City Hall, Brook- lyn ; Justice Morse.
First Tuesday of June, at the City Hall, Brooklyn, Justice Morse.
COURT OF SESSIONS FOR KINGS COUNTY.
, City Hull.
Clerk-John M. Hicks, - 41 Willoughby st.
Deputy Clerk-Charles B. Simonson.
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William Rockwell, County Judge, corner Willoughby and Jay streets, Brooklyn. New Utrecht, L. I.
Stedman Wright, ¿ County
Wm. C. Hughes, S Justices, Williamsburgh, L. I.
Terms :
First Tuesday of January, March, May, July, Sep- tember, and November, in each year.
COUNTY COURT.
City Hall.
William Rockwell, County Judge, corner Willoughby and Jay streets.
Stedman Wright, } County
New Utrecht, L. I.
Wm. C. Hughes, § Justices, Williamsburgh, L. I.
General Terms for hearing actions or proceedings First Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September and November in each year. The Court is deemed al- way to be open for the transaction of any other business. Clerk-John M. Hicks.
Deputy Clerk-Charles B. Simonson, 200 Pearl street.
MUNICIPAL COURT.
City Hall.
Open daily at 9 o'clock A. M., for the transaction of civil business.
Justices : John Pierce, 271 Gold street. Samuel Garrison, 259 Bridge st. Robert Atwater, 42 Concord st Clerk : Jacob C. Blachley, 136 High st.
POLICE COURT.
City Hall.
Open daily from sunrise to sunset. Justices : John Pierce, 271 Gold street. Samuel Garrison, 259 Bridge st. Robert Atwater, 42 Concord st.
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ALMS HOUSE.
Extract from the Report of the Superintendents of the Poor, for the year 1847.
There was expended for the year 1847, for the Alms
House proper. .$19,215 45
Temporary relief. 8,361 69
Total $27,577 14
The whole number of persons relieved or supported during
the year, were .. .7,185 The number of persons who were temporarily relieved
during the year, were. .5,955
The number of Paupers admitted to the Alms House this year, average about one hundred per day over any former year. The average expense of supporting each pauper this year was ninety two cents per week.
Attached to the Alms House is a farm of 113 acres, 70 of which is the property of the County, the additional 43 acres have been leased for a term of 7 years, at $6,00 per acre, by the Superintendents.
The products of this farm during the last year was as follows : Wheat, 190 bushels ; Oats, 360 bushels ; Corn, 1,100 bushels ; Potatoes, 1,100 bushels ; Beets, 390 bushels; Turnips, 400 bushels ; Onions, 150 bushels; Carrots, 47 bushels ; Flax, 300 pounds; Cabbage, 3,500 heads ; Cellery, 2,000 heads ; and a large supply of garden vegetables. Pork, 4,205 pounds; Calves, 5 head. There was harvested also 86 loads of Hay and 20 acres of Wheat.
There has been made in the house for the use of the inmates during the year, garment pieces No. 3,214; Stockings Knit, 624 pair ; Shoes made, 91 pair ; Shoes repaired, 118 pair ; thread spun, 30 pounds ; Coffins made, 114 ; Iron Bedsteads for Asylum and Hospital, 43.
The following was the amount of stock on the farm on the 31st July, 1847-8 horses, 8 cows, 2 oxen, 1 bull, 62 swine, 200 poultry.
During the year there were 32 births, and 111 deaths. LUNATIC ASYLUM.
In this department there are 89 of these unfortunates, 40 of which have been added during the past year. Since that time, however, 10 have died; 1 absconded; 11 discharged; 4 im- proved and 1 unimproved, leaving a balance remaining 62.
RECAPITULATION.
'Remaining in the Alms House on the 31st July, 1847. 458
62
In the Lunatic Asylum
Total. 520
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Statistics of Persons Committed to the County Jail,
For the years 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, 1843, 1844, 1845, 1846, 1847 and to 1st April, 1848.
Date.
City and Date.
City.
1839.
County Jail. 1841.
County Jail.
January,
23 April, 26
February,
15 May
46
March,
21 June, 31
April,
4 July,
44
Mav,
12 August, 42
June,
38 September, 25
July,
29 October,
32
August,
27 November,
27
September,
27 December,
23
October,
32
November,
10
Total. 363
December,
18
1842.
26
1840.
March, 25
January,
'9 April,
25
February,
29 May,
30
March,
19 June, 25
April,
23 July,
34
May,
· 52 August,
39
June.
37 September,
32
July,
52 October,
27
August,
42 November, 24
22.
October,
21
November,
15
Total.
330
December,
31
1843.
22
Total.
362 February
26
1841.
March,
24
January,
25 April,
36
February,
24 May,
31
March,
17 June,
63
Total,
January,
256 February,
21
September,
31 December
January,
166
Date.
City.
Date.
City.
1843.
County Jail. 1843.
County Jail.
July,
42 January,
46
August,
47 February, 47
September,
36 March,
30
· October,
38 April,
67
November,
25 May,
66
December,
26 June,
*106
July,
89
3
Total.
416 August,
103
1844.
September,
121
January,
45 October,
78
February,
22 November,
44
March,
28 December,
59
April,
46
May,
43
Total. 864
June,
59
1847.
July,
81 January, 78
August,
74 Februery, 89
September,
78 March,
66
October,
44 April,
33
November,
27 May,
116
December,
40 June,
102
July,
147
Total.
587 August,
84
1845.
September,
115
January,
74 October,
120
February,
33 November, ;
87
March,
45 December.
86
April,
49
May,
37
Total. 1172
June,
79
1848.
July,
94 January,
109
August,
90 February,
94
September,
58 March,
107
October,
65
November,
67
Total.
31:1
December,
48
Total.
712
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Statement of votes for Supervisors, at the Election, on the 13th of April, 1847.
SUPERVISORS.
FIRST SEVEN WARDS.
First Ward.
Charles J. Taylor,
381
Samuel Smith. 237
J. J. Studwell,
380
Edward Clark, 216
David Barker,
378 Thomas Hegeman, 195
David B Baylis,
357 Wm Hinman,
194
Barnet Johnson,
354 Owen Colgan,
186
Second Ward.
389 Samuel Smith, 483
388 Edward Clark, 488
David Barker,
390 Thomas Hegeman, 478
373 Wm Hinman, 473
Owen Colgan, 448
Third Ward.
67.
Samuel Smith, 176
658 Edward Clark, 165
David Barker,
669 Thomas Hegeman, 135
641 Wm. Hinman, 136
626
Owen Colgan,
115
Fourth Ward.
788 Samuel Smith, 365
785 Edward Clark, 356
David Barker,
783 Thomas Hegeman, 297
David B. Baylis,
718 Wm. Hinman, 296
Barnet Johnson,
715 Owen Colgan,
243
Fifth Ward.
Charles J. Taylor,
456 Samuel Smith, 805
459 Edward Clark, 802
456 Thomas Hegeman, 672
331 Wm Hinman, 675
330 Owen Colgan, 629
Sixth Ward.
Charles J. Taylor,
721 Samuel Smith, 640
Charlas J. Taylor, J. J. Studwell,
David B. Baylis, Barnet Johnson,
Charles J. Taylor, J. J. Studwell,
David B. Baylis, Barnet Johnson,
Charles J. Taylor, J. J. Studwell,
J. J. Studwell,
David Barker,
David B. Baylis,
Barnet Johnson,
168
J. J. Studwell,
714 Edward Clark, 643
David Barker,
716 Thomas Hegeman, 602
David B. Baylis,
678 Wm. Hinman, 597
Barnet Johnson, 678 Owen Colgan, 570
Seventh Ward.
Charles J. Taylor,
721 Samuel Smith, 742
J. J. Studwell,
713 Edward Clark, 726
David Barker, 718 Thomas Hegeman. 640
David B. Baylis, 630 Wm. Hinman, 648
Barnet Johnson, 539 Owen Colgan, 601
SUPERVISOR, EIGHTH AND NINTH WARDS.
Eighth Ward.
Dehart Bergen,
103 Rem Lefferts,
66
Ninth Ward.
Dehart Bergen,
72 Rem Lefferts,
138
RECAPITULATION.
Supervisors --- First Seven Wards.
Charles J. Taylor, 4127
Samuel Smith, 3428
J. J. Studwell, 4099 Edward Clark, 3396
David Barker, 4110 Thomas Hegeman, 3019
David B. Baylis, 3728 Wm. Hinman, 3019
Barnet Johnson, 3716 Owen Colgan 2795
Eighth and Ninth Wards.
Rem Lefferts, 204 Dehart Bergen, 175
AStatement of Votes for Supervisors, at the Election, on the 11th of April, 1848.
SUPERVISORS. :
FIRST SEVEN WARDS.
First Ward.
Charles J. Taylor
358 James M Scabury, 174
Barnet Johnson,
357 Wm. Hinman, 177
David B. Baylis, 358 Samuel Smith, 173
1
169
Geo. W. Prince, 357 Andrew Demarest, 175
Nicholas B. Rhodes, 357
Albert H. Osborn, 173
Second Ward.
Charles J. Taylor, 421 James M. Seabury, 457
Barnet Johnson, 420
Wm. Hinman, 455
David B. Baylis, 422 Samuel Smith, 456
Geo. W. Prince, 424 Andrew Demarest. 452
Nicholas B. Rhodes, 428
Albert H. Osborn, 456
Third Ward.
Charles J. Taylor,
663
James M. Seabury. 143
Barnet Johnson,
665
Wm. Hinman, 142
David B. Baylis,
665
Samuel Smith, 145
Geo. W. Prince,
662 Andrew Demarest, 140
Nicholas B. Bhodes, 660
Albert H. Osborn, 140
Fourth Ward.
· Charles J. Taylor, 753
James M. Seabury. 358
. Barnet Johnson, 755
Wm. Hinman, 359
David B. Baylis,
757
Samuel Smith, 357
Geo. WV. Prince, 752
Andrew Demarest, 353
Nicholas B. Rhodes, 743
Albert H. Osborn,
354
Fifth Ward.
Charles J. Taylor,
468
James M. Seabury, 719
Barnet Johnson, 467
Wm. Hinman, 714
David B Baylis,
467
Samuel Smith, 713
Geo. W. Prince, 469
Andrew Demarest, 715
Nicholas B. Rhodes, 462
Albert Hl. Osborn
714
Sixth Ward.
Charles J. Taylor,
890 James M. Seabury, 614
Barnet Johnson,
887
Wm. Hinman, 610
David B. Baylis,
886
Samuel Smith, 614
Geo. W. Prince, 890
Andrew Demarest, 614
Nicholas B. Rhodes, 886
Albert H. Osborn,
612
Seventh Ward.
Charles J. Taylor. 787
James M. Seabury. 736
Barnet Johnson, 790
Wm. Hinman, 737
David B. Baylis, 785
Samuel Smith, 731
Geo. W. Prince,
804
Andrew Demarest, 724
Nicholas B. Rhodes, 785
Albert H. Osborn. 715
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SUPERVISOR, EIGHTH AND NINTH WARDS.
Eighth Ward.
Rem Lefferts, 98 Alfred S Smith, 129
Ninth Ward:
Rem Lefferts,
139 Alfred S. Smith,
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RECAPITULATION.
Supervisors --- First Seven Wards.
Charles J."Taylor, 4340 James M. Seabusy, 3201
Barnet Johnson, 4341 Wm. Hinman, 3194
David B. Baylis, 4320 Samuel Smith, 3189
Geo. W. Prince, · 4359 Andrew Demarest, 3173
Nicholas B. Rhodes 4146 Albert H. Osborn, 2557
Eighth and Ninth Wards.
Rem Lefferts, 237 Alfred S. Smith, 218
SCHEDULE OF OFFICERS.
Whose Salaries are pard out of the County Treasury.
Names.
1
By whom appointed. |
Compensation.
. Charles J. Taylor, Supervisor, the people,
Not to
Barnet Johnson, do
do
exceed
David B. Baylis, do
do
$200
George W. Prince, do
do
do
Nicholas B. Rhodes, do
do
do
Rem-Lefferts do
do
do
Leonard T. Coles.
do
do
do
Daniel Maujer, do
do
do
Philip S. Crooke do
do
do -
Tunis G. Bergen, do
do
do
John A. Vorhees, do
do
do
Bernandus J. Ryder, do
do
do
Charles J. Debevoise, do
do
do
Charles E. Bulkeley, Clerk of do, Supervisors,
do
,
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Name
By whom appointed Compensation
Wm. Rushmore, Sup't of the poor,
do
500
John S. Folk, do
do
500
Alfred Hodges, do
do
150
Nicholas Stilwell, dc
do
150
Stephen B. Hendrickson, do
do
150
Wm. Rockwell, County Judge,
people
1,200
Stedman Wright, do Justice,
do
1,200
Wm. Hughes, do do
do
1,200
H. B. Duryea, District Attorney,
do
1,500
Daniel Van Voorhis, Sheriff,
do
Fees
George A. Abrams, Coroner,
do
do
Andrew B. Hodges, Surrogate,
do
1500
Peter Shapter, Jr. Clerk to Surrogate
Surrogate, · 500
· Charles B. Simonson, Dep. Cl'k of Sessions, 500
David F. Atwater, Phys'n to Co. Jail, Supervisors, 175
S. C. Herbert, keep'r Alms House & Asylum, do Hyatt Resident Physician,
do
500
Tim. R. Ingraham, cousulting do
do
400
Miss Burchell, Matron of Alms House,
do
100
Mrs. Granger, Teacher, do
do
150
Stephen Colyer, Farmer, do
do. 200
Davis Afflick, Keeper of Penitentiary,
do 600
Rose Murdock, Matron do
do
100
Wm. Rockwell, Inspector of Co. Jail, People
Wm. Rushmore, do do Supervisors,
John S. Folk, do
do
do
Alfred Hodges, ₹
do do do
Nicholas Stilwell do do do
S. B. Hendrickson do do
do
John M. Hicks, County Clerk,
People
Fees
Charles B. Simonson, dep. do
Co. Cľ'k
do
Sidney C. Herbert, Searcher,
do
do
Wm. C. Herbert do
do
do
Thomas R. Mercein, Copyist,
do
do
Wm. Furman, do
do
do
Charles W. Thomas, do
do
do
Wm, Barre, do
do
do
Judah B. Voorhes,
do
do
do
400
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BROOKLYN POST OFFICE.
Postmaster. . HENRY C. CONKLING. · Location.
The Post Office is located at No. 147 Fulton street,
Office hours. Open daily, 7 o'clock, A. M. to 7 o'clock, P. M. Sunday.
From 8 1-2 to 9 1-2 A. M. and from 2 1-2 to 3 1-2 P.M City Letters --- Hours of delivery.
Letters deposited before 10 o'clock, A. M. will be sent out for delivery at 10 1-2 A. M. and letters deposited before 4 o'clock, P. M. will be sent out for delivery, at- 4 1-2 o'clock, P. M.
Rates of Potsage.
On single letters, or any number of pieces not exceed- ing in weight, half an ounce, and mailed any distance, under 300 miles, 5 cents
Any distance over 300 miles, 10 66
Drop letters, not mailed.
2
For each additional half ounce,
5 1
Newspapers of 1900 square inches or less, sent by editors or publishers, from their offices of publication, any distance not exceeding 300 miles. Free
All sizes over 1900 square inches, postage same as pamphlets.
Pamphlets, Magazines, and Periodicals, any distance, for one oünce or less, each copy, Each additional ounce or fractional part,
On Circulars, Quarto Post, single Cap, or paper not larger than single cap, folded, di- rected aund unsealed, for every sheet, any distance.
2 cents
2
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SCHEDULE OF OFFICERS,
ATTACHED TO THE
NAVY YARD AND STATION.
NAVY YARD ..
Commandant of the Navy Yard and Station.
ISAAC MCKEEVER, Navy Yard.
Commander. Charles W. Bell, Brooklyn.
First Lieutenant. Francis B. Ellison, 249 Jay street.
Second Lieutenant. Montgomery Hunt, New York.
Purser. Samuel P. Todd, New York.
Purser and Inspector. James C. Douglas, Lyceum House.
Surgeon. Thomas L. Smith, 87 Henry street.
Chaplain. Joseph Stockbridge, Williamsburg.
Master.
William Brady, Navy Yard.
Boatswain. John Blight, 126 Hudson ave.
Keeper of the Magazine. James M. Cooper, Ellis Island.
Carpenter. William Lee, 127 Sands Street.
Sail Maker. Theodore C. Herbert, Adelphi st.
Master's Mate. Adam Young, Gun Block.
CIVIL DEPARTMENT.
Naval Constructor. Samuel Heartt, Mansion House
Naval Store Keeper. Adam P. Pents, New York.
Inspector of Timber. Joseph Simmons, 124 Gold st.
Clerk of the Yard. George W. Lee, 136 Sands st.
Foreman John Wells, New York.
Master Smith. Daniel Ladd, Green Lane.
Master Mast Maker. Isaac Denike, New York.
Master Boat Builder. John Bulkley, East Brooklyn
Master Joiner. Jonathan Rogers, East Brooklyn.
Master Cooper. Theophilus Hardenbrook, 338 Sands street
Master Caulker. Wm. Webb, 56 Carlton Avenue.
Master Plumber. Samuel W. Sable, 137 High street. Master Painter. Douglass M. Collins, New York.
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Master Block Maker. Peter McMannus, 179 Bridge street. 1
Overseer of Laborers. Jesse M. Folk, 151 Concord street,
MARINE BARRACKS.
Lieutenant Colonel. Samuel Miller, Gowannus. Captain. Thomas S English, 229 Washington st.
NAVAL HOSPITAL.
Surgeon: Waters Smith, Naval Hospital.
Passed Assistant Surgeon. George Maulsby, Naval Hospital.
Assistant Surgeon. William Grier, Naval Hospital. Chaplain. Charles S. Stewart, New York.
RENDEZVOUS.
Commander.
William J. McCluney, Livingston st.
Lieutenant.
Burrit Shepard, New York.
Lieutenant.
Aug. L. Baldwin,
do
Surgeon.
Thomas B. Salter,
do
Master.
Samuel C. Reid,
do
RECEIVING SHIP ..
Commander. Joshua R. Sands, 27 Sands st. 1 First Liuutenant, Samuel Swartwout; on board ship
Second Lieutenant.
William P. Griffin,
do
Third Lieutenant. John P .. Parker. do
· Fourth Lieutenant: Latham B. Avery, do
Surgeon: Joseph Beale, do
Purser.
Garret R. Barry, New York.
Acting Master.
W. F. Spicer, on board ship,
Purser's Clerk.
Edward Agar, York street
Commander s Clerk. Wm. Sands. 183 Henry st.
Boatswain. George Wilmuth, 210 High st.
Carpenter.
Wm. E. Sheffield, Myrtle Ave.
Acting Gunner. John C. Ritter, 80 Willoughby st Master's Mates. Richard P. Robinson, James T. Power, on board ship. STATION.
Navy Agent. Prosper M. Wetmore, New York. Engineer of Dry Dock. Wm. J. McAlpin, 87 Henry street.
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Assistant Engineer. John O. Morse, Globe Hotel. Naval Engineer. Charles W. Copland, Henry st.
NAVAL LYCEUM.
President. Captain James McKeever.
Vice Presidents. Commander Wm. J. McCluney, Commander Charles H. Bell.
Corresponding Secretary. Chaplain Charles S. Stew- art. Treasurer. Purser G. R. Barry.
Librarian. Surgeon Thomas L. Smith.
UNITED STATES DRY DOCK .: Brooklyn Navy Yard.'
Chief Engineer.
WILLIAM J. McALPIN, 87 Henry street.
Assistant Engineer. JOHN O. MORSE, Globe Hotel.
This stupendous work was commenced in the month of October, 1844, when ground was broke with appro- priate ceremonies. The foundation of this dock is com- pleted, and the masonry embracing two-thirds of the first course of the stone floor, and the cutverts, (as far as they go) have been constructed. The foundation of this dock consists of about 7000 piles driven between 30 and 40 feet into the earth. The intermediate space is filled for three feet deep, with a mass of 'concrete,' com- posed of pebbles, broken granite and cement. Timbers one foot square are next 'dowelled' to the heads of these piles, between wh ch the 'concrete' is again filled in. A. floor of plank four hundred feet long, by one hundred feet wide, covers these timbers ; and another course of square sticks and concrete follow, over which will lie first, a course of stone flagging 20 inches thick, and sec- ondly, the fine cut granite, constituting the floor proper.
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From the head of the pile to the surface of this last men- tioned course of stone, is nine feet of work, the most sol- id and enduring. From this floor, rise the walls of the dock 36 feet high. These will be of fine cut granite, leaving the dimensions of the chamber 38 feet wide at the bottom, and 98 feet at the top.
Its length at the bottom will be 258 feet, at the top 308 feet. It will require 100,000 stones besides 4,000 tons of Rubble, and when finished, will 'dock' the larg- est ship in the American Navy. Its entrance will be closed by two gates, and it will be emptied of water by means of 6 or 8 large pumps, constructed for the pur- pose. The average number of men employed on this- magnificent work, is about 400.
It is confidently expected that the 'Dock' will be fin- ished in the spring of 1850, and the cost probably amount to about a million and a half of dollars. Under the su- perintendence of the present worthy and efficient Chief Engineer, Wm. J. McAlpin, and his assistant, John O. Morse, this work is going on as rapidly as the necessa- ry funds can be obtained, and the permanent and dura- ble construction of the work will admit.
CERTIFICATE OF THE CENSUS
of the Town of Brooklyn, taken in 1814, (FROM THIE ORIGINAL.)
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We, the Subscribers, certify that the number of electors and other inhabitants of the town of Brooklyn, exclu- give of the Fire District, is 1356, according to a census taken by us in May and June, 1814,
ABRAHAM D. BEVOIS. FRANCIS SKILLMAN.
Mr John C Vanderveer, County Treasurer, Dr. To Ab'm D Bevoise & Francis Skillman, For taking a census of the Town of Brooklyn exclusive of the Fire District, containing 1356 persons, at 1 cent per head. $13,56
Received payment in full $14,49. Feb 11th, 1815.
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The compiler cannot close this first volume of the " Municipal Register" without presenting to the public a few extracts from the Ancient Records of the county of Kings and the Town of " Breukelen," commencing at so early a period as 1654, and continuing the same down to the year 1699 These curious relics of Anti- quity have been selected from the records in various of- âces in the county, and present to the reader a speci- men of the style and manner of conducting the public affairs in the incipiency of the county and town go- vernment. The compiler also feels assured that these. selections from the olden time will afford to the reader instruction and amusement.
First European Settler, 1625.
The first European settler in this Town of " Breuck- elen,"' was George Jansen de Rapelye at the "Het Waale Boght" in the year 1625. On the 7th of June, 1625, Sarah was born unto these pioneers evidently the first white child born on this Island, and was so honored and regarded. Sarah grew up to womanhood and became united in marriage to one of the original Dutch settlers named Hans Hanse Bergen, this union produced six children whose names were, Michael Hanse, Joris Hanse, Jan Hanse, Jacob Hanse, Breckje Hanse and Marytje Hanse While these children were yet young, her husband died, and in due time she formed another matrimonial connection with Teunis Guysbertse Bo- gart. This union proved as fruitful as the preceding one, the result of which was six more children, who were named, Aurtre, Antje, Neelje. Aultye, Catalynije and Guysbert. Breckje Hanse went to Holland. In the Dutch Journal of 1656 it is recorded as follows: "The widow of Hans Hansen the first born Christian Daugh- ter in the New Netherlands, burdened with seven chil- dren, petitions for a grant of a piece of meadow in addi- tion to the twenty morgan (forty acres) granted to her at the Waale Boght.
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REMINISCENSES AND EARLY RECOLLECTIONS OF THE HIS- TORY OF THE COUNTY OF KINGS AND TOWN OF BREUCKLEN.
Application for a marriage license in the year 1654. To the Bight Honorable the Lordships the Magistrates of Gravesende.
DEAR FRIENDS :- Whereas on the date of this 10th. Frebruary, 1654, a peticion is presented to the cort hear- by, Johannes Van Beeck that the banns (of Matrimo- ny) betwene him and Maria Varleth, may bee hear re- gistered and bee properly proclamed, and wee hav un- derstoode that the saime Johannes Van Beeck ande Maria Varleth had prevusly too this maide procklema- tion of thare banns throgh youre cort att Gravesende, wich (under koncison is contrarie too the stile and cus- tomes off oure Faderlande. Itt is oure requeste too youre honourable cort inn case such an ockacion should ockur in futur, that we mai bee innformd koncerneing thee same, inn order on ether sydde too preventee all impropriertys, which allso wee engaige too doo on oure parte spechally iz thee praktize and custome off our Fa- derland that everry one shal maike three procklermo- cions inn thee plaice ware his domercil is, ande then hee maye bee maryed werever hee pleses. Wherein wee ar ande remaine you Right Honourable Lordships.
Affecionate freend,
ARENT VAN HATTEN.
Bye order off thee Burgomasters and shepens of New Amsterdam.
Attest Jacob Kipp, Sec.
Amsterdam in Niew Netherlands this 10th Febuary, 1654.
Caspar Varleth ande Johannes Van Beeck appeared inn cort ande praed most ernestly thatt onn thee perti- cion and remostrance konserning the marrage between Johannes Van Beeck and Maria Varleth presented too thee Burgomasters ande Schepens may bee disposd off and in konsequense off thee Bench note beeing kom. pleate itt iz posponed ontill Thursda next soe az inn thee meantime too notufie thee other Lordships.
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Johannes Van Beeck appeered in cort and requested az before thatt acion maye bee had onn his peticion of- fering furthurmore iff thort nesary att the time ande thee okeacion too bee readie to affirme under oathe whatt hee stated inn his peticion respecting espesially three con- versacions hadd with his Excellencie Petrus Stuyvesant.
By thee Burgomasters ande Shepens off Niew Ams -. terdam-haveing been seen ande examined thee peti- cion as presentede toooure cort onn thee 10th ande 16th days off this month, tochinge the bonds off matrimonie between Joh Van Beeck ande Maria Varleth. Thare- for wee inquire intoo,
First -Who frome the begining wos the institutor of marrage, and also whot thee Apostels off thee Gentiles teeches thareon,
Secondly-Thee proper ande attaned ages of Johan- nes Van Beeck ande Maria Varleth.
Thirdlie-Thee consente off thee Fathure and Moth- ure off the Dauter.
Forthly-Thee distance ande remoatnes beetweene this ande oure Faderland, toogether withe thee calamniters re- lacion, betweene Holland and Englend.
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