Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-10-11
From the Springfield Democratic ExposltOr
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Since last ISSUE we have seen New York city,
as much of it is generally by those who pay it
hasty visit. Notwithstanding have closely examin
ed six miles Of the most thronged parts of New
York, We were not absent from sanctum whole
hours Our readers startle because they have
not read the advertisement Of the railroad that would
convey passengers to New York, (near thousand
miles distant in two hours. There other modes Of
conveyance besides railroads and teegraphic wires.
The FIRST object Of interest that looked at in New
York, the splendid dwelling erected by Mr. Suydam
at the corner of Seventh street and Broadway.
This dwelling is four stories high, with basement
above ground, and a cellar under ground. It has
iron veranda which is entered from the front windows
Of the first story Of the house. When it, la
dies standing upon the Veranda deeply nere sted
IN some fashionable ladies who were passing, in
tte boy and girl who were driving hoops upon the OPP
pOste side walk. The house and lot Of ground cost
about ninety thousand dollars and all this for the &C
commodaton Of one family. With that amount of mo-
ney, eighty ninety farms could be bought, which
would accommodate hundred families. Since this
house was erected, the Grm, OF witch Mt Suydam
member has failed.
In Seventeenth street, near Broadway, stands the
magnificent mansion Of DR.. EOGat the proprietor Of
MoGats Pills and Ph@nix Bitters." Mr.. MoGat some
thlrty years ago was a poor man. jOurneyman book
binder we believe. He very much afflicted with
rheumatism, much go that he lost much time, and
suffered for the accessories : liz, By some fortunate
circumstance he recommend, 10 the articles Of
which his celebrated medicines composed, and by
them he perfectly relieved from the intense suffer
ings he had endured. He Immediately turned his at
tention to the manufacture Of his compounds and in
short time the sales thereof enabled him to commence
advertising the world that he had discovered
dy for the rheumatism and kindred diseases His sales
increased and he extended his advertising so that in
year he had expended over $4,000 for that purpose
alone. With good medicine and the aid of advertis.
ing, he has amassed a fortune which now, perhaps,
amounts to half million Of dollars.
little lower down Broadway, at the corner Of Tenth
street, is another house which cost large Il
was bnt by Henry Breevort, Esq, formerly Alder
man of the city. Mr.. Brevoort is Democrat, and
when occupying the position Of Alderman of the 18th
ward associated as the representative from the
a n ark hun
aristoCratic in style and mode Of living Demo-
cratic brother At that time he resided at his summer
residence. the shot tower, about four miles from
the City Hall. When inclined to indulge his natural
feelings, he would drive into the city his span of SPLEEN
did gray horses and beautiful carriage, but when he
thought that he ought to conform more to the crcum
stances and views Of his constituents, he would use his
free ticket, and ride the Harlem railroad far al
the Park.
Passing down Broadway to Fourth street, we saw the
New York Hotel This house but few years since was
the most fashionable hotel In New York. Now howev-
err it is but large Boarding House, accommodating
about fifty families q number Of single gentlemen.
Since the palmy days o. the New York Hotel the St
Nicholas the Metropolitan the Prescott and Tayor's
Hotel have been built either Of which far exceeds
tue New York in splendor and in popularity.
While upon Broadway, a splendid carriage
with drivev IN front footman the rear both dress
ed in livery In 1t sat Mrs George W. Brown, the lady
of enc Of the prOpretors OF Of the fashionable
eating houses Of the city
We also troop Of soldiers called "Hussars,'
commando General George P Morris, the poet, and
one Of the Editors Of the "Home Journal"
There also procession OF Odd Fellows, under
the Marshalshp Of our old friend Wakeman IL Dixie
mai, Esq. There also were to be Joseph X. Tay
lcr Esq, who Grand daster Of the order in the
Slate of New FORK, Andrew Wemmel Esq, John Doran,
Bsn and many other distinguished members Of the
der. There was large procession when the New Hall
dedicated.
Weaso witnessed one Of those exciting scenes that so
frequently In New York-a race to a destructive
fire. There about 500 hremen in New York. They
have 45 engines and Al hose reels. There also 2
hook and ladder companies and hydrant companies.
We also took view Of the celebrated " Toombs." II
is there that the Migrants Of the city, and those who
arrested for depredations confined until tried and
sentenced discharged Within the enclosure Of tho
nigh stone walls surrounding the square upon which
this city prison stands, all executions take place
These of hanging viewed by hundreds of the
desperate characters Of the city who shut in the
various cells Of the prison. There about 600 po
licemen duty every twenty four hours-S0O during
the day and 200 at night besides hundreds of private
night watchmen.
Among the gentlemen riding up Broadway on horse
back was George Doel, Esq, gentleman Of censdera
BILE distinction. II he had not been good rider, he
would have been thrown from his horse when it took
that elevated leap.
Upon Broadway we saw two Of the distinguished
citizens Of New York-Horsce Greeley and N p Willis
Whoever has once Mr. Greeley will readily recOg
nize him again. He met upon the street by Mr.
Willis, who is, In many respects, directly the
Of Mr.. Greeley. In no thing, however, is that diff
ference apparent than in their Dress the former
being perfectly Indifferent to his personal appear
Rpce, and the other most painfully particular
We also great many other things but this letter
extended too long. Now, respected reader, if you
want to witness all these things and great many
others Of general interest," Just and examine the Pan
Drama Of New York City by A. o Rullard