New-York tribune., 1873-07-29
OBITUARY..
SIDNEY DORLGN.


A man whom hundreds knew as a gener-
Gus. true-hearted friend and whom thousands knew
who felt proud Of conducting place of popular
Sort has passed away after brief Illness Sidney Dor
Ion died Sunday, at his residence, No 81 Johnon.st,
Brooklyn. 1t is little fortnight ago that his
familiar face and form at his place OF busl
ness. He has suffered for time from an illdehned
internal disorder thought TO be organic disease OF the
heart accompanied latterly with homoThage.
Few names are better or more faIniarly known than
those Of the Fulton Market oyster dealers MeSsrs Dor
Ion dS Sha1ier. BY their eOmbiued industry they
achieved wonderful success, and by his personal pc
cuarites and generosity the senior partner made him
self popular and respected. Mr. Dorion was born in
the old Of Hampstead Long Island, June 15 1871,
being NJ tho time OF his death slightly 90 years OF
age. His parents natives OF America his father
Ohver DOrlOn, being Oysterman and foT many years
engaged in business in Fulton Market. When Sldneys
parents moved to New-YOrk ne quite young, but
had nevertheless acquired taste for boating and yacht
ing, in which he now had an opportunity TO indulge
freely. In his youth he perfectly familiar with
every kind Of craft, and aferward for several years.
was engaged in the boating business. owning several
boats and yachts, which he let TO pleasure ana fishing
parties. He a strong oarsman, being an adept
with the scus, and IN ls5 Lie pulled several matches
with the then champion Of the United States whom he
defeated several times and himself beaten in two
matches The father Of Sidney DOrlon died in 1884, and
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subsequently shared the business with Phietus the
youngest brother. For many years it was the Gus
tom Of Sidney to work for his brothers during
tho Winter when the boating season closed. Geo.
II. Shafer employed by A.. & p. Dorlon and
friendship sprang up between the young 90. when
years ago i'll 1856 favoraby situated stand the
site of their present place became vacant aud
offered sale at low price, the two friends, with the
advice and assistance OF their employers, opened
a small though attractive oyster saloon.
Here Mr. Dorian built UP a business which OF
its class has not any equal IN New-YOrk At any
time Of the day his restaurant may be seen crowded with
ladies and gentlemen many Of whom 1t would DO found
on inquiry had driven from their homes in the
part Of the ciypcked their way through the uncean
and bustliug market-for the purpose Of enjoying
plate OF DJlon's delicious oysters. Business men blocks
away Will undertake the most disaqeeable journey
on wintry day for similar treat while every person
who has visited Fulton Market from whatever part of
the Union may come, VIII speak in glowing terms of
the oysters found at DorOns The secret Of this
apparent. The restaurant was kept In the best order
no liquor except ale, found its way into the
treat and none but perfectly sober men ever dned
there.
About the same time that the business started in
Fulton Market Mr. Dorian married Miss Shafer, sister
to his partner who, with his two daughters survive
him. Mr. Dorlon also left two brothers, Alfred and
PhiIetus the former Alderman Of the Fourth Ward
deceased hegan lite with strength Of body,
mind and purpose and Notwithstanding
mis- lavish lheray he has accumulated sufficient
wealth 70 leave ms family well provided fOr MI Dor
ION was admired and respected by his business issO
cates in Fulton Market and his familiar face VIII loug
In Tecar TO dress SIr Doron had his ideas. His
clothes were large and untashiOnaDe, but they were
comfortable and not designed 10 attract, notice.
His hat was a stu broad-bI1mmed Affair." under
which beamad honest smiling face. lie was IN ardent
adnirer OF flowers and Tor many years fresh bouquet
mas daily adorned his breast Fragrant flowers were
nearly always to be in his Restaurant Mr. DOrOns
mauners were also eccentric though pleasant. Ir Dor
ian attended Plymouth Church Mr. Beechcr viii prob
ably attend the funeral which VIII take place today at
5 D. IL. from the late residence OF the clceased.
BENJAMIN J. CAHOONB.
BENJAMIN j. Cahoone died in this city Sun
day night at the age Of years Throughout long and
vigorous life he has well known among the officers
of the United Navy, with which he was connected
for nearly 40 years. born Rhode Island, and
AT an early age entered the naval On Nov 10
1880 he received the appointment Of Pay Director in the
navy with the Of Commodore or the 80 years dur
ing which he was connected with the department. he has
seen 6 years of service and has left behind bin an
excellent record of diligence and fahulness in the dis
charge Of every duty. He retired from active service
Nov l. 1865 his last duty having been performed on
board the receyingship Vandala, In Portsmouth mar
bOr N III. Mr.. CanOOne member OF the Protesttut
Episcopal Church, constant the performance OF
his religious duties, and Openhandcd Ia the support or
the Church and general charitable objects He leaves
family consisting of wife aud two sons. The funeral
will take place tomorrow at p