The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-14
Civ Intelligence.

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Mr. Joseph Brewster, whose DEATH by accident
board the ship Challenge, Thursday, have noticed
already, among Oldest business men. having
steadily transacted MS trade in this city for about forty
yeas lie about 81 years Of age, native of the
town of Preston, in New London county. Connecticut
and nea descendant of Elder Brewster Of the
Pilgrims who came over in the Mayhower to Plymouth,
in 1920 Mr.. Joseph Brewster having served appren
ticeshp a halter commenced business in this city
more than forty years since and for long time the
most fashionable halter in the city. Ills store in
Broadway, and well rccollect when he sold beaver
hats at from ten to twelve dollars each After the
clusion of the with England he took his brother
Samuel (now holding Office in the Custom House)
into partnership, and they for many years carried
large wholesale, as well as RETAIL business in has Mr.
phi Brewster purchased neat country seat the
Third avenue in the vicinity Of the residences OF the
Costars and other fashionable families and for time
considered prominent among our wealthy citizens.
But be unfortunately became voved in the real estate
speculaons Of 1886 and made bad failure which forced
him to to active business from which he had re-
tired. Being VERY ienticus and upright man. Mr..
Br,vster deeply regretted the result Of the specuatons
into which he had been led, and had involved him in
debts that lie in vain struggled to pay He. however,
pursued his original business with great energy TO the
time Of his death and always preserved the esteem ofa
large cclc acquaintance There f. perhaps trade
in this city whih has undergone more yiotudes than
there probably but few Of his early cptemporaes in
the hat business now living or following that trade As
good citizen and industrious, honest trades man,
Mr.. Brewster died universally regretted by his many
friends and acquaintance.
ORDER OF UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS
Apuoic meeting Of the New York Council No. 10, Or
der OF United American Mechanics, held last even
ing, their council chamber No 70 Allen street Be-
sides the members Of the order the hall was dcnsely
crowded with spectators and numerically large detaeh
ment from the Harper Council No. United Daughters
Of America After short address from the President,
stating the objects Of the order and setting forth the
necessity united action the part Of Amer
mechanics for the purpose Of shieldng themselves
against the Eff cts Of foreign labor in this country
opening patriotic cde was sung 10y number Of young
ladies. The Jenny Lind Ethiopian Opera Trolpe then
sang variety int resting songs accompanied by mus
cal instruments, which they executed in pleasing mln
Col T. g. s. Whitney, editor OF the Republic then
addressed the meetpg but owing to the ateness Of the
hour he found 1t to contract his speech and
to take rely cursory glance at the various points
TO which 1t his intention to have alluded lie call
ed upon all native Americans. and all others who
desired to maintain the original purity Of the con
stiiution and American political and religious insti-
tutions to unite in resisting by constitutional
the Innovations that rapidly gaining grpund in
many Of the States by granting undue political privileges
TO every class o. Foreigners after their arrival in
this country. lie stated in strong terms his opinion that
oonfedrated attempt was in progress 10y the despotc
powers of Europe for the overthrow Of republican in
tutions; and he urged the expedeney Of viyant CO.
operation the part Of the lovers If republican, free
dom to meet those arbitrary influences abroad AID to
guard sgaipst their consequences home second ode
being sung by the band of young ladies Mr. Daniel Yrce
land on behalf Of the Council presented gavel to the
The present received by Mrs Fancher presiding off,
Ger Of the latter order who replied in neat speech to
the presen tation address closing ode sung after
which the meeting separated.
Garrs oSr DoSr Bsows IN Mock ArsrroS saor.-
Yesterday morning, young man named A. ID. Perrin,
OF Atlanta, georgia, went into n mock auction shOp
In Chatham street, where number Of Peter Turks
Justify bidding gold watch that being exhibited
for sale. The green un anxious to bring hone an ee
CANT gold lever and massive chain bid the watch mp
Fix dollars, when il was knocked down, The watch
then handed to the auctoneer for the purpose Of
putting in crystal; and instead Of the same being
returned to the purchaser, pinchbeck resembling the
one sold was handed over. The money paid down,
and the victim walked out with his pinchbcck gold
watch After showing II to friend, he found he had
been duped With ptifu face he went to the Office Of
the Chief Of Police for redress An officer despatch
ed for the purpose OF getting the money. The
watch has been before the Chief of Police many
tTenty thirty times and has often found its way
hack into the mock auction shop and again into the
pocket Of some unsuspccng and stranger
CHofoE sTHkwpEaRIrs-We received. yesterday, the
finest specimen Of strawberries have this
season. They from the garden Of Mr. Joseph iod
at stspleton Staten leland, and comprised four
hnds-British Queen Turner's Pine, Black Prince, aud
Judge Buel They Of delicious flavor and several
q them measured five inches in circumference Mr. H.
took the first premium at the staten Island hortcul
tural fair.
AnnrsL OF ENoKAsrs-The following table shows the
number Of aliens arrived in this city from the 10th to
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