Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-04
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iicrc 10 Al aHlOuDt OIL I'VE nliuohs VI aSS"
mulated and left by four plain, pedding individuals
all of whom began life with little or no capital, about
forty years back.
A short history of the lives Of these gentlemen
particularly with reference TO their mode of doing
business, and their private affairs would be exceed
ingy useful for teaching of business in the pre-
day, how to conduct their business. matt ers-
John Mason left family Of five six children; his
daughters the most accomplished ladies we have
! in the city: his he has left the bulk
I Of his property to Mr.. Jones, his son-n-aw, the
present President OF the Chemical Bank. He has left
Mr. Aston, of South Carolina (another son-in-law,
$25OO year. To the son who married Miss Wheat
Icy, the actress, he has left $780, and on in pro-
portion to others of his children. And in conse
qucnce of this judcious disposition of his wealth,
an attempt has been set foot to set aside the will
which will not probably succeed.
Mr.. Henry Wyckoff was gentleman of the high
est responsibility and integrity of characters perhaps
little much make a very extensive fortune
and hence the reason probably, why he did not leave
a fortune of much more than half million; he
disposed of that sum in due proportions to his
lawful heirs.
Mr.. Samuel Ward was gentlemen of easy
ners; good address, liberal edscation; Of excel
lent Industrious business habits and what very
he had taste for the fine arts. He was a
bon vivant in early life, and member of the tenn
perance society in his latter days. He lived be-
loved and died lamented by many. His collec-
ton of paintings supposed to be worth $4,000,
and considered to form the finest private gallery
in the country. They comprise some excellent pro-
auctions Of the Flemish school, Cuyp, Ostade, TIE.
niers, and others, but very badly arranged. A
curious ncideat connected with the une raj OF Mr.
Ward. He was laid in splendid coffin, richly
robed in ornamented grave clothes ; a heavy gold
chain placed round his neck, to which was at
tsched heavy gold locket, containing lock of the
hair OF each Of his children Into his coffin
thrown by beautiful maidens, handsome bouquets of
choice flowers, and in this way he was consigned TO
the cold and silent tomb. His fortune was equitably
divided amongst the several members of his family
Robert Lennox was very old merchant, of very
good standing; he was Scotchman by birth; began
life with nothing, and made fortuae solely by in
dustry, prudence, economy, and integrity He was
what is called "close man. and by some was
abused for meanness. But after all, probably, his
was the best policy; for he paid his own debts-fre
quenty helped others to pay thers-felt as much
for his fellow men they felt for him, and died with
reputation in these degenerate days, for ster
ling integrity.
All these gentlemen nave passed quietly aEG sys
tematicaIly through life; have ihstood the shocks
IF five or six revulsions, and were much az
fected by them: and they have been enabled to do
this by sticking to the good old system of doing bus
ness, avoiding all kinds of spec ulations, adhering
rigidly to short credits and prompt payments, and
pursuing rigid system OF economy and industry.
EyLIsrsESr SAILORS TExrAS NAVY
The recent arrest OF the gallant and hands ONE Com.
q, 81. b,. Ill.
excitement in this most excteable city, and partcu-
larry in the fair circles Of fashion and beauty The
arrest i.ruy ridiculous far regards any equit
dore Moore was charged in the affidavit upon which
the warrant was predieated with having I'm conjunc
ton with four or five others) enlisted caused TO
be enlisted certain persons in this city, 20 be ship
ped as seamen, on board the Texian brig of war Col
oradn, now lying ia cur harbor. For this he has
given bail in the Of $780, to appear and answer
for the charge in February. But his duties call
him away before that time, he has deposited 1000
in specie TO indemnify his bail
In the first place, the arrest is ridiculous, because
the galan. Commodore does not know the persons
with whom he is said to have acted in ccllu.ion.-
And in the second place, Commodore Moore has
been very particular in his mode Of obtaining sea-
men for the service Of Texas. He has not enlisted
anv, nor caused any TO be enlisted. He has merely
received those persons who have come voluntarily
on board his vessel and desired to go TO Texas and
fight under the star spangled banner Of liberty.
As any citizen Of the u S. at any time Donation
alize himself, and as we owe eternal allegiance
20 crowned heads, in Europe, there Is no law Of
this country that can prevent any one from actag
thus. Any can go voluntarily on board a Texan
vessel 20 enrol hmse in the service oftha country,
and any officer enrol his name, and no one has
the power to prevent this arrangement. The law Of
Congress- passed in 1902. (or alleged violation Of
which Comm. Moore has been arrested) merely de-
crees that no armed bodies Of shall be
within the territory ofthe United States, for the pur
pose Of proceedng.as aggressors,to country PEG
pie or foreign pow, r. with whom we are at peace -
Commodore Moore is well aware Of the limits with
in which the law confines him; and being prudent
as he is handsome and brave, is not likely TO tran.
scend tic same.
The charge against him, causing his arrest, ernana
ted, as we understand. from Commodore Renshaw,
who either suspected something Of the kind, else
charged Commodore Moore with receiving and en-.
listing deserters from the United States Navy. Th
charge is utterly untrue. So far from harboring,
| enrolling such deserters, Com. Moore has given
strict orders to his officers to detsin all deserers,
that they may be given up TO the United States. In
an interview he had since this affair, with Com Rem
/ shaw, Com Moore told him that he uld go more
/ than half way to meet him the subject Of deser.
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