Ecclesiastical records, state of New York, Volume I, Part 68

Author: New York (State). State Historian. cn; Hastings, Hugh, 1856-1916. cn; Corwin, Edward Tanjore, 1834-1914, ed. cn; Holden, James Austin, 1861-
Publication date: 1901
Publisher: Albany, J. B. Lyon, state printer
Number of Pages: 812


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tleman, well-affected to religion. He would as I believe quickly decide the case for the best of the congregation. But I thought it would seem ridiculous for me to complain of my congregation at the very beginning of my services, as if they were not fulfilling their promises to me. This would also have increased the bad feeling not a little, and this consideration made me hesitate. I therefore prefer patiently to leave this matter to God and time. In every other respect there is great friendship among the mem- bers in general. If it were not for this dispute among the vil- lages much good might be done, but this now, I fear, will be frustrated, and my efforts be made fruitless for a while.


The whole number of members in the four villages is about three hundred. At Breukelen there are one hundred and six- teen, including the surrounding hamlets and farms; at Midwout about one hundred; at Amersfoort sixty, and at Utrecht, which is the poorest village, and which was almost entirely destroyed by fire three years ago, there are only fifteen or twenty. I have also been obliged to hold an election for a new Consistory there, viz., two elders and two deacons, although one elder and one deacon would have been sufficient; that in the general Consistory of all the villages Utrecht should not be at a disadvantage. Be- fore I could begin my services in the villages, the above mentioned Governor wished to hear me preach in the city first. When this had been done, I was inducted at Midwout on the 19th of Sep- tember, and there-after I preached also in the other villages. I hope also to administer the Holy Supper in each village twice a year, being eight times in all; because the people of the different villages can easily come together and take the communion with their neighbors, as frequently as they think it necessary. The Supper has been administered by Domine Van Nieuwenhuysen, ever since the death of Domine Polhemius, of blessed memory.


The salary of three thousand guilders in wampum, is not quite worth seven hundred and fifty in Holland currency, but only


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about six hundred guilders being five to one, and not four to one, as I was promised. This, together with the trouble about the building and furnishing of the parsonage, is not a little depress- ing at the beginning of my service and my happiness is taken away. In addition, although eatables are cheap here, all foreign goods necessary for housekeeping are extremely dear. It is there- fore as cheap to live in the Fatherland as here. Nothing more of importance has occurred in the churches of this country, ex- cept that Domine (Nicholas) Rensselaer who officiated in the Colony of Rensselaerswyck, has been deposed by the Governor on account of his bad and offensive life. Of this Domine Nieuwen- huysen, who knows all about this man, will probably write more details, which are not so well known to me.


In closing I commend your Reverences to God and the word of his grace, praying for the peace and edification of Jerusalem, the blessing of the Almighty upon your counsels in the Classis, and upon your services in your churches. With my humble greetings, I am and remain,


Your Reverences Obedient, Very Affec- tionate Servant and Fellow-Laborer in Christ,


Casparus van Zueren, Minister of the Dutch congregation (in Kings County) on Long Island in America.


Midwout the 30th of Sept., local stile, 1677.


List of members at the settlement of Domine Casparus Van Zuuren on Kings County, Breuckelyn, Midwout, New Amers- foort, New Utrecht, 1677.


Brooklyn.


Thomas Lambertse and Jannetje, z. h. (zijn huisvrouw, his wife.) Jan Gerritse en Anna Remse, z. h.


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Paulus Dirkee en Jannetje, z. h.


Teunis Janse en Barbara Lucas, z. h. Hans Teunise en Marretje Teunis, z. h. Lucas Teunis


Bourgon Brouard


Dirk Storm en Marie Pieters, z. h.


Jan Harm Bergen, Jannetje Teunis, z. h.


Paulus Dirkee, Aagte Teunis, z. h.


Elizabeth Paulus


Elizabeth Thomas


Hendrickje Johannes Styntje Gerritse Marie Pieters


Waale Quartie.


Rem Jansen Joris Remse


Tunis Gysbertje Bogart


Joris Hanse Bergen. Jannetje Joris Rapalje, z. h.


Hildegond


Femmetje Remsen, Sarah Joris Rapalje,


Postscript to letter of Van Zueren of Sept. 30th 1677. To the Reverend, Pious, Very Learned Domine Cornelius Danc- kerts, Faithful Servant of God's Word in the Congregation of Christ at Amsterdam: (This Cornelius Danck- erts was brother of Rev. Edward Danckerts, minister of the Dutch Church at Smyrna.)


Admodum Reverende Domine:


These few lines are to serve only as postscript, because the facts contained therein, occurred after closing my first letter ; namely, that the dissensions concerning the erection and expenses of a new parsonage for us, have been settled, by the two leading men of the


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Dutch villages, who are called Justices, in the following manner: They understood somewhat differently the words which I under- scored in my letter, and because of which, we had argued about the common expenses of the carpenter work. They imagined that I would have, not only a suitable house for dwelling in, and for use ; but that it was also to be my hereditary possession ; that, when I should die, it would belong to my wife or children, etc. ; because since my salary and the free fuel were at my own disposal, the house was to be so likewise. This does not seem entirely consistent, unless they also after my death intend to give my salary and free fuel to my wife or children. This I do not think they meant to do, and do not claim it, as it would be quite contrary to precedent, and was never promised. It seems, that the statements mentioned in my letter were so convincing to these leading men, that they understood the case better, listened to reason, and gave reasonable answers, and finally this decision followed. This conclusion in- deed, is somewhat lame; so much cannot be drawn from the said premises; because the three things, salary, house and fuel, are common and at my disposal, and to be used at the pleasure of the minister; but they last no longer than the minister's life. At his death he must give them all up to his successor; and there- fore also the house, which was loaned to him and granted to him only for this purpose, namely, to dwell in it while attending to his duties. As far as I know at least, this is the usual custom all over the world, in all countries where the Reformed service is maintained by the ministerial office. I do not doubt therefore, but that is the sense and meaning of the words in their letter, and which were mentioned and underlined in mine. I shall be able to inform you in my next, how the congregation understands this, and what will be the outcome of the matter. Meanwhile please, at your opportunity, communicate the foregoing to the Rev. Classis. Relying on this, I remain with due respect, Sir,


Your obliged and willing,


Casparus van Zuuren.


From Midwout,


the 9th of Oct. 1677.


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PROPOSALLS FROM THE CONSTABLES OF YE EAST AND NORTH RID- INGS TO THE GOVR. AND CRT. OF ASSIZES.


To ye Right Honorable Edmond Andros Esq., Governor Generall of all his Royall Highnesse Territories in America, The Worshipfull his Majesties Justices of ye Peace sitting in the Honorable Court of Assizes this 4th of October 1677.


The humble Desire of ye Constables of ye East and North Riding on Long Island:


To your Honor and Wopps. most humbly Sheweth it is their desire that the Main- tenance and Encouragement for ye Ministry may by some way bee Established and that such encouragement may bee, that there may bee a Minister in Each Respective Towne that wants.


2ly That there may also bee some way Established for the Maintenance of a Schoolmaster in Each Towne.


3ly That your Honor and Worpps. would be pleased to consider of some way to prevent the great abuse there is of Indians being frequently made Drunke to the great disturbance of severall Townes.


4ly That if there must be entry made by all Vessells, that come from our Neigh- bour Collony to trade with us, that there might be an Office in Each Place of Trade that soe they might enter and Cleare where they soe trade and not to be compelled to come to this city to doe the same.


5ly That your Honor and Worpps. would consider the great Wronge that many sustain by reason of the Over Value, that is sett upon Horses and Mares in ye Rates it being above Double what they are worth and all other Rates (viz.) the Ministers Rate and the Towne Rate being made by the same Valluation, as the Country's Rates are made by.


Gly That there may be some order by this Honourable Court Established Con- cerning stray Cattle that stray away from one place to another; that the person that takes up any such shall within a certaine time bring in writting to the Con- stable of the places the marks of all such both Naturall and Artificiall.


7ly That whereas there is no Law extant concerning Pound breach, that your Honor and Wopps. would establish one to that end.


John Mulford


Samuel Glouer


Past 1677.


John Jagger Samuel Lekes John Thompson. - Col. Docs. N. Y. xiv. 730, 731.


CLASSIS OF AMSTERDAM.


Acts of the Deputies and their Correspondence.


The Classis of Amsterdam to the Rev. Caspar Van Zueren, Eccle- siastes on Long Island, in America. No date; about 1677-8. xxvii. 124.


Reverend, Godly, Highly Learned Sir, and Brother in Christ Jesus : -


Your letter of September 30th 1677, together with the accom- panying and gratifying postscript, dated October 9, 1677, came safely to hand. With unwonted joy we learned of your safe pas-


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sage. It grieved us, however, to learn that soon after your arrival a fire of division blazed up among the villages under your minis- try, about the building of a parsonage for you; but perceiving from the postscript to your letter, that the same had been quenched through the wise management of the two magistrates of the two Dutch villages, with God's gracious blessing, our hearts were again refreshed. We hope that what has been done will be so under- stood by the church, that entire satisfaction may result therefrom, and that you may pursue your duties among that people with joy and peace. We shall, in accordance with your request, acquaint our Classis with all the particulars at the first opportunity. Be pleased to continue to inform us as to the condition and circum- stances of the church entrusted to your supervision and care. This will be very agreeable to us. Furthermore, be commended to God and the word of his grace. With the most hearty wishes for the richest blessing of the Most High upon yourself, your household and your ministry, be heartily greeted by those who are and remain,


Rev., Godly, Highly Learned Sir, and Brother in Christ,


Your obedient,


In the name of the Deputies ad res Maritimas et extraneas eccle- siasticas,


Henricus Kiest, Eccls. Amstelod. et Con- ventus Deputatorum ad res Ecclesiast. p. t. Praeses. Henricus Rhynsdyck, Eccles. Amstelod. ejusdem conventus, p. t. Scriba.


Call, as Ministers to the Moscow, Rev. Theodorus Schoonerwoerd; and to Aesopus, in New Netherland, Rev. Laurentius Gaas- beeck.


1678, March 7th.


The Rev. Deputati ad res Marítimas have made it thoroughly understood, that upon whatever footing it may be, a minister will


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have to be called for the Moscow, at the request of the gentlemen of the Muscovy Trade. They had received a written application from the Reformed church there, (for a minister) in the place of the one deceased. Also there was needed a minister for the three villages on the Aesopus, in New Netherland. To this end the Rev. Classis had been requested to meet. Therefore Rev. Peter Pavo was introducted into the room who offered his services for the church of Moscow; as likewise Rev. Theodore Schoonwoordt, can- didate, of Leerdam, who exhibited a recent certificate, as to his edifying walk, from the Rev. Consistory of Leerdam.


Rev. Cnaeus Cornelius Uythagen, formerly chaplain in the States' army, was also brought in. After exhibiting several very laudable testimonials, both in regard to his preaching and other particulars, he offered his services for the churches in foreign lands, and particularly for those in Asia, likewise also Rev. Lau- rentius Gaasbeeck, licentiate and Medical Doctor, residing now at Amsterdam, and who had previously reported himself here, exhibited again his church certificate from Leyden. It was re- solved, after Rev. Gaasbeeck had given a brief specimen (proefje) of his gifts before the Rev. Classis, that in behalf of the greatest benefits of the Church of Christ, favorable heed would be given to the request of all these brethren.


Hereupon the Rev. Assembly called, in the fear of the Lord, from the nominations made up of these three persons, viz. Rev. Theodore Schoonerwoort, Rev. Thomatius de Bruin, and Rev. Cnaeus Cornelius Uythagen, as minister in the Moscow, Rev. Theodorus Schoonerwoort. He having been called in, and being informed thereof by the Rev. President, declared himself willing to accept this call, and for this purpose, previous to submit to final examination here.


Also from these three persons put in nomination, viz. Rev. Peter Pavo, Rev. Laurence Gaasbeeck, and Rev. John Arnaem, minis- ter at Bettemer in East Friesland, there was called in the fear of the Lord, as minister to the three villages of Aesopus, in New


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Netherland, Rev. Laurence Gaasbeeck. He was called in, and in- formed thereof by Rev. President. He declared himself inclined and willing to follow up this call, and for this purpose to subject himself previously to the final examination.


Examination and Ordination of these two.


After Rev. Schoonerwoordt had preached a sermon on John vi:44; and Rev. Gaasbeeck had been first heard on Psalm xxiii:4, the examination of these two individuals, now called, was proceeded with. Having given good satisfaction therein, they were both solemnly ordained by the Rev. Examiner, Abraham Montanius, (Bergen ?) with the laying on of hands. They also signed the usual formulae of Concord.


The next Classis, which will be the first regular one this year will be held, God willing, on the 28th of this month, at which Laurentius Homma will preside. vii. 174-175. xix. 183-4.


COUNCIL MINUTES. HUNTINGTON AND THEIR


CLERGYMEN ;


At a Councill etc.


March 18th 1677/8.


An order to the Constable and Overseers of Huntington to empower them to levy by distresse the Rate to ye Minister and their Town Rate .- Col Docs. N. Y. xiv. 734.


GOVERNOR ANDROS' ANSWER TO ENQUIRIES OF THE COUNCIL OF TRADE. RECEIVED IN LONDON, APRIL 9, 1678, CHIEFLY RE- LATING TO NEW ENGLAND.


1678.


14. I doe not knowe that there is any superioritie of one Collony over another, but all independent though generally give place to and are most influenced by the Massachusetts, both in state and religion.


15. I doe not find but the generality of the Magistrates and people are well affected to ye King and Kingdome, but most knowing noe other government than their owne, think it best, and are wedded to and oppiniate for it. And ye Magis- trates and others in place, chosen by the people, think that they are obliged to assert and maintaine said Government all they cann, and are Church Members, and like soe to be, chosen, and to continue without any considerable alteracon and change there, and depend upon the people to justifie them in their actings.


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16. There are severall sorts of religions in all the Collonyes, but inconsiderable to ye Presbiterians and Independents; being only allowed (but not all Church Mem- bers) except att Roade Island, where most are Quakers, but government now out of their hands. I have not heard of any Church or Assembly according to ye Church of England in any the Collonyes; their Ecclesiasticall Government is as in their law bookes, and practice most or wholly independent. Their Colledge at Cambridge directed as by their law booke.


17. There is a trade between the Collonyes and New Yorke of European goods, some wine and rumm, fish and provision.


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(Signed) E. Andross. - Col. Docs. N. Y. Ili. 264.


ANSWER OF GOVERNOR TO ENQUIRIES ABOUT NEW YORK.


18. Ministers have been so scarce and Religions many that noe account cann be given of childrens births or christenings.


19. Scarcity of Ministers, and law admitting marriages by Justices, no account cann be given of the number marryed.


1678, April 16.


20. There are Religions of all sorts, one Church of England, severall Presbi- terians and Independants, Quakers and Anabaptists, of severall sects, some Jews, but Presbiterians and Independants most numerous and substantiall.


27. The Duke maintains a chaplain which is all the certaine allowance or Chirch of England, but peoples free gifts to ye ministry, And all places oblidged to build churches and provide for a minister, in which most very wanting, but Presbiterians and Independants desirous to have and maintaine them if to be had, There are about twenty churches or meeting places of which aboue halfe vacant their allow- ance like to be from 40 li to 70 li a yeare and a house and garden. Noe beggars but all poore cared ffor, If good Ministers could be had to goe theither might doe well and gaine much upon those people.


Endorsed


"Answers of inquiries of New Yorke. Received from Sr. Edm. Andros on the 16th of April 1678 " .- Col. Docs. N. Y. iii. 261-2.


ACTS OF THE CLASSIS OF AMSTERDAM.


Van Zueren's Letters.


1678, May 2nd.


Rev. Deputati ad causas Maritimas read to the Assembly ex- tracts from two letters, written at Midwoudt, in New Netherland, by Rev. Casparus van Zueren, and dated Sept. 30th, and Oct. 9th, 1677. They related to his arrival in New Netherland, his resi- dence, for the present, at Midwoudt, and the number of his church members at Breuckelen, Midwoudt, Amersfoort, and New Utrecht. These letters have been already answered. vii. 178. xix. 184.


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MATTHIAS NICOLS TO THE REV. MR. PRUDDEN OF JAMAICA.


Reverend Sir - I must crave your excuse that I have not ere now returned you an answer of what you desired at Jamaica, touching liberty of setting a day a part for your Congregacon to assemble together to worship God more particularly at this season. I have communicated the same to the Councell, who are well content therewith, and that you make use of the publick meeting house in your Towne any day this week or next following where none are to presume to give you disturb- ance in your divine exercise. You laying no Injunctcon on any but leaving them to their freedome who are willing to partake with you therein. In which I pray God to give you comfort and the good successe you ayme at or may desire, for the good of the Church or State. So I take leave and remaine,


Your very humble servant, M. N. - Doc. Hist. N. Y. iii. 121.


New York, June 24, 1678.


FRIENDS, IN WEST JERSEY, RESOLVE TO HOLD MONTHLY MEETINGS.


1678, July 15.


Since by the good Providence of God, many Friends, with their families, have transported themselves into this Province of West New Jersey, the said Friends in those upper parts, have found it needful, according to our practice in the place we came from, to settle " Monthly Meetings " for the well ordering the affairs of ye Church, it was agreed that accordingly it should be done, and according it was done the 15th of ye 5th month, 1678.


Note. Two companies of Quakers had arrived at New Castle in 1677, and settled d at Burlington, N. J.


SYNOD OF NORTH HOLLAND, AT ENCKHUYZEN. 1


1678, Aug. 1 et seq. Art. 9. Rev. Rudolphus Varick.


Rev. Rudolphus Varick, formerly minister in the East Indies, at Malacca, was present, and requested to be admitted as " Recom-I mandatus " of the Synod. For this purpose he exhibited proper certificates both ecclesiastical and civil. Thereupon his request was granted.


Art. 10. Ministers sent out by the Classis of Amsterdam.


To Esopus, in New Netherland: Rev. Laurence Gaasbeeck.


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ACCOUNT OF A CHURCH OF ENGLAND SERVICE IN NEW YORK, Ост. 15, 1679.


15th Sunday. We went at noon to-day to hear the English minister, whose services took place after the Dutch Church was out. There were not above twenty five or thirty people in the Church. The first thing that occurred was the reading of all their prayers and ceremonies out of the prayer-book, as Is done in all Episcopal Churches. A young man then went into the pulpit and commenced preaching, who thought he was performing wonders; but he had a little book in his hand out of which he read his sermon, which was about a quarter of an hour or half an hour long. With this the services were concluded, at which we could not be sufficiently astonished. This was all that happened with us to-day .- Danker's and Sluyter's Journal, 1679-80. Page 148.


CLASSIS OF AMSTERDAM. Correspondence from America.


Rev. Caspar Van Zueren to Classis of Amsterdam, October 30, 1678. xxi. 209. (Extract in Mints. Syd. North Holland, 1680, Art. 9.)


Reverend, Pious, Very Learned, Very Prudent Gentlemen and Brethren in Christ: -


Gentlemen :-


The letter sent me, by the Rev. Deputies for the Foreign and Transatlantic Affairs of the church, was handed to me by Domine Gaasbeck, the minister sent over for the congregation at the Esopus. I learn therefrom your Reverences friendship for us personally as well as for our church. I thank you from my heart, and request you to continue your interest in us, even as we also will persevere in informing you of the condition of our church as opportunity offers. The following lines will serve this purpose for the present :


The last information, to the best of my recollection, which I sent you on church matters, was about the promised parsonage and its cost. This matter caused a difficulty among the several villages, especially between New Amersfoort and New Uytrecht; and for no other reason than jealousy of Midwout, which village I had selected as my place of residence. This was a central loca-


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tion, and consequently the most convenient for attending to the services of all the others. We tried many ways to restore har- mony, but in vain. The proposition of the two principal judges was reversed on the next day by Amersfoort and Uytrecht. Fi- nally, these places could not be brought further in regard to the costs of the dwelling promised me, than the amount which they had consented to give for my salary, namely, the Amersfort people eight hundred florins ; the Uytrecht people six hundred florins, all in wampum. The people of Midwout had to be satisfied therewith. Even if said village should sometime call a min- ister for themselves alone, Midwout was then to be obliged to have the house allotted to me, appraised, and to pay back to these villages so much, as it should be adjudged that their eight hundred florins amounted to, and were worth, then. This was to be used for fitting up the house, which they would then provide for their minister. Meanwhile all this was done without communicating with Breukelen, and this raised a new question when the costs for the house were collected and had to be paid. The Midwout people claim from Breukelen one fourth as their proportion of the salary; but the Breukelen people will not give more than eight hundred florins in wampum, like the people of Amersfort. It is calculated that the house will cost about five thousand florins in wampum. To this the other villages have contributed only about twenty two hundred florins and Midwout is to pay the balance. If the matter falls out otherwise, and much to their disadvantage, I should have spoken in time about it to his Excellency the Governor. I have no doubt that then it would have turned out to the greater satisfaction of the Midwout people. But Midwout was too careless, although they knew their opponents. So far as I am concerned, I would willingly have taken the trouble to complain myself; but I thought to do this against my own congregation in the beginning of my service was ridiculous, and could only have been followed by more bad feeling and alienation. I remembered also, with how much trouble the liberties of our Dutch church here were defended by


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Domine Nieuwenhuysen. I therefore judged it not advisable to trouble the Governor with it, and have hitherto delayed doing so.


But besides this something else has rather unexpectedly hap- pened to me. It may easily be guessed from this, how the minds of the people here are divided; how little zeal and love there is for God and his service. The following will prove this still more fully. I believe I have mentioned in my former letter the small- ness of my salary; that the promised three thousand florins in wampum would in Holland currency and value not be worth more than six hundred florins, and not seven hundred and fifty, as I was given to understand, as well as the Rev. Classis. This was done by Domine Nieuwenhuysen, who therein did not act in good faith. He misled me and the congregation as well as the Rev. Classis. He makes only this excuse, that he received his salary in such values, while he acknowledges, that neither was he treated with good faith. He had been promised one thousand florins Hol- land currency, in specie. But he learned on his arrival, that no silver money was in circulation. It was then agreed, that he should have at the rate of four guilders for one, and thus a com- pensation such as is usual here, in wampum or beavers. It was then really four for one, in wampum; but wampum has since lost in value, and is now only five for one; and this was so in the year, when Domine Nieuwenhuysen wrote to the Rev. Classis, to ask for a minister for my congregation; and what reasoning for a minister ! Somebody else has cheated me; therefore I, too, may cheat another man. I am obliged to receive my salary that way; ergo, the minister, who is to come, must receive it in the same way. Such reasoning is more appropriate in the mouth of a worldly man, than of an honest Christian and teacher in the holy church, in reference to another minister, etc. My salary therefore can hardly be equivalent to, and certainly not worth more than than six hundred florins. I also believe and assure your Rever- ences, that in Holland more food and clothing, with all the neces- saries of housekeeping can be bought for four hundred and fifty




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