The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-28
HISTORY OF THE GoULDY FAMILY.

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HISTORY or THE G0UIDY FAMILY.
Mr. Gouldy of about forty cigh, years Of age,
old resident of the city, and highly esteemed by all
who knew him. He for many years carried on the hum
her business tho of Carkson and West streets
but about -four years ago sold ont to Messrs Horton
Lewis and retired from business. Ills present wife, who
was Mrs Mead he was married to about twelve
years ago. OF tie Eastern States His FIRST wife
a Miss Dssosway, brother Of whom was at one time
State Senator from Richmond county shortly after his
second marriage Mr.. Goudy bought the dwelling where
they at present reside in Thlroth street. and moved his
family there, where they have remained until the present
time. He was always known as very upright and hon
orable citizen, and a very liberal man.
lie has always been member of the Methodist church,
and for number Of years constant attendant at
the Duane street Methodist Episcopal church, but on his
removing up town he joined the Rev. Mr. Crawfords
church, the pastor who was shot at in the pulpit, week
ago Sunday by Frenchman, who was insane He was
of the trustees Of the above church, and was esteem
ed by it's members as an exemplary Christian The three
oldest of the children Francis A. Goudy the unfortunate
young man. Mary Eliza and Nathaniel were children by
his first wife. Mrs. Goudy and Mary Eliza are both mem
bers Of the same church. Mrs Gouldy is spoken of as
very intelligent and afectionatc woman, and kind
wife and mother. She has always been very
said to have manifested constant anxiety for the pros
pery Of her children especially for Francis and Mary
Eliza She appeared to be wrapped up in Francis, and
did all that mother could do to make his homo one OF
happiness. When his father could not do anything with
him. and he seemed angry she would gradually win his
affections and soften down his bosterous temper and
finally succeed accomplishing all that her husband had
failed in. His father however, very seldom Of late used
very decided language him. and seemed desirous
Of doing all he could without oyersteppng the duty of
father in favorng him.
YOUNG GOULDY.
OfFrancis A. Gouldy the young man. but little good can
be said He from the time he became Of the age OF twelve
or fourteen always manifested vindicve spirit, and
was very passionate, much that at the above
age he would quarrel with his younger brother and sister
constantly He attended school in the city for tme
but his father finally sent him to Charlottesville Academy,
where he remained two three years. About four
years ago he manifested strong disposition TO TO sea,
and at last told his father that unless he consented to let
| him go he would run away. Mr. Goudy finally con
| sented, and Francis shipped before the mast in
vessel commanded by his unee and sailed for Liverpool
The voyage had tendency to scken him Of seaaring
life and he on his return gave ii up He remained at
home for some length Of time, doing nothing, but finally
| entered the establishment Of Messrs. Sullivan IL
| Hyatts, hardware merchants, in Plat street. Here
Il
been doing nothing remaining, however, at home and
enjoying himself evenings by going about with
| raj young men Of his acquaintance. The company he
| kept obliged him to spend money, and for
| time he was compelled TO draw upon his father.
Mr. Gouldy gave him pocket money but finding Francis
getting rather loose in his ways he thought that for
his best interest he would be compelled deny him
| at times money, his demands became frequent
and larger This did TO please his son, and for
long time he acted rather independent and and
Grabbed when spoken 10 by any Of the family. At last
his father had long conversation with him. and told him
that he should not act he had done that he could
have all the clothing he wantcd and all tho comforts
in his father Is honse besides, nc would give him
| bank book, and allow him SO much q month 10
| deposit 10 his own credit in savings bank,
and, IL he obtained situation what money he earned
he could he thought proper; that he felt that
| il not doing him any good to keep him in money
while he idle, and he hoped he would the mpor
tance Of making start for himself This seemed TO meet
the approval Of young Francis and he for time kept
at home evenings and what money he got from his father
deposited the Savings Bank, and tho bank book
LEFT in charge Of his father. Unfortunately, after
| lapse OF time, he again got running about nights,
and he felt the great requirement OF
money to keep up with his associates Tho
result has been what has already been given, and he
Las only to his God for the terrible
be has committed. During the revival last winter IL Is
said that he became awakened and joined the church on
probaton but he in the Of three months fell back
his old of habits which his parents had hoped
he had renounced forever. His attendance at church
very seldom previous 10 the revival II was his mo.
theirs constant study however 10 get him go with her
70 church Her efforts failed for a long time, until one
| Sabbath evening he remained away from home rather
later than usual all the family had done supper and had
| departed TO church; Mrs. Gondy, however, re.
mained al home, and when Francis arrived
she had prepared n warm supper for him expressly
This seemed TO please him. and she, taking advantage Of
il, asked him TO accompany her to church, which he
readily consented TO do; and the result no became
awakened and joined the church probation. Frank
among his companions spoken Of rather wild fe
low, always on hand for any fun, and what might be
classed "pretty good fellow He was never regarded
as bad young by them, but what might be called
whose desire to rank among the fact young men
Of the day. On the above night he by several
Of his friends. During the evening he in Showers
oyster saloon No 1855 Eighth avenue where he had some
refreshments, and then left for home
Mr.. Campbell, who lives adjoining Mr. GouIdy's
house s said to have young Gouldy about half past
nine O'Clock in the evening passing the Of rte,h
street and Eighth avenue apparently much excited ami
carrying something In his hand wrapped In paper and
rong hurriedly towards his home IIe IL also said 10
have been FREQ from the Of intoxicating liquors. but
no doubt would have acquired the Of drink had he
went on in his usual when he shot himself he
bad given up all hopes OF daring make escape
and ended his miserable life by suicide
Mr.. Hyatt, Of the firm of Sullivan Hyatt, in Pla,t
street, with whom he employed, says that young
Goudy had been with them upwards Of two years. and
that he was in general well behaved boy. Mr.. Hyatt
thinks, however that be not sound in mind as nc
often acted very foolshy. 10 dun and lazy, 20
much that the firm become convinced he never would
be worth anything, and discharged him. They never
knew him TO indulge In bad habits, and caught him in a
falschood but cncc. This when he said that bis
father bad directed him to leave his situation No such
direction bad ever been given BY the unfortunate parent
Mr. Hyatt greatly surprised when he heard Of the sad
affair lie thought that young Gouldy was capabeo