The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-04
NOVEMBER A, lS7O.-TRlPLE SHEET.
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NaphsaIi Phillips.

This well known gentleman, but few days ago
the Oldest living native OF this city and the oldest
American israelite in the United states, died on
Tuesday last aged ninety Weight years and eighteen
days. Mr.. Phillips was born In New York on the
llth Of October, l772 OF respectable Jewish parents
both OF whom lived to an advanced age. His
mother, also Q native New Yorker. lived in Phila-
delphia and attained the great age OF eightysix
years. She was known as one OF the most religious
Jewesses In the country. From her Mr.. Philips re-
ceived those religious opinions which remained nm
altered during his life. Following her example, he
became conspicuous for his devotion to Judaism,
and for his rigid observance OF all It's
he arrived s yeaa .aa' ASSERTION 'ne the
day OF his death he never omlI,ed performing his
religious duties ior slnaie sabbath and never neg
active In promoting the welfare Of his corcligionsts
and aided In founding several Jewish charitable In;
with pride by the people OF this city.
Mr.. Phillips engaged In politics At an early age as
Der OF the Tammany Society ut the time Of Its IN
corporation In 1905, and may be looked upon ~ one
o. rs io@aders Although at one time possessed q
for oillce, nor did he ever seek nomination from
his party. For some years no acted as
and In this way became Intimately nc.
quanted with Journalism. Mr.. Phillips was employed
during this lengthy period Of time won the CONN
dence OF his superior officers by his energetic and
faithful discharge OF the duties devolving upon nlm
During the war OF 1872 he served the United
States In the delo ana indeed throughout his long
career manifested an ardent patriotism.
Among his corellRionist5, VINO knew MIN Dest
Mr.. Phillips was much respected, and he was popu-
lar and respected for his sterling integrity by per-
either RI in person or by repute lie died, as he had
lived for nearly century. most devoted adherent
of his religion; HIS funeral WIN take place at haf.
past nine O'Clock this (Fridayl morning, from the
old Orthodox Portuguese Synagogue In Nineteenth
street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues Mr. phil
lips was the oldest member OF the congregation OF
this Synagogue and one OF It's original organizers.
Charles Peters.
This veteran comedian died on Wednesday last,
at MS residence In this city, In the fortysixth year
OF his age. He was born In Birmingham England, on
the 18TH OF April 1925 and came to the United States
during the latter part OF lS49 In the summer Of
1850 he made his debit before an American audience
at Niblos Garden, In this city then under the man.
agement Of Brougham Il ChIppendae. Subse-
quenty he played an engagement ut the old Federal
street theatre, in Boston, with the Espinola Ballet
Troupe. During the next three years Mr.. Peters
made tour OF The Western States, kindly received
every here and gaining reputation o. . comedian.
peared o. Waack,s theatre, performing the charac.
CHARACTERS as Barney. in aoar American Cousin"
Cupid. In the .Seven Sstersn &c. MIR. Peters &C
companied Laura Keenes company on its travelling
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parts OF the country until 1854, when he was en-
gagged by Montgomery Field for the Boston Mu-
scum, taking the place OF William Warren. On the
4th OF October Of the same year, being then IN New
York. he met with serious accident, being run
over by street car OF the Third Avenue Railroad.
From the effects OF TINS misfortune he never entirely
recovered, and was IN fact prevented. save for
brief PERIOD from resuming the exercise Of his pro.
fession. A long and painful illness and slow con.
valesccnce reducing him to Indulgence, his
brother actors came to his relief with their charac
teristic generosity. On the Sth OF December, 1855,
frov n i'm n "
him some four thousand dollars. After the compile
ton oil Bootn's theatre ne obtained an engagement
there, and during tho memorable run OF s.Hamlet'
played the part OF inc first grave digger At this
time he was sufferer from rheumatism, upon
learning which Mr.. Booth generously sent his
carriage for him every night and sent him BONE Ivy
the same conveyance. Some months ago he opened
q smA shop at the corner Of Eightythird street ana
Third avenue, where he resided and died. The
cause OF his death was consumption. Mr.. Peters
an able acter warnl-hearted, SOciable gentle
man and an honest. upright man. He married in
1864 Eliza, second daughter OF John NlcknsOn. His
funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon from
ST. Marks church.