The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-03-21

been largely interested IN the trade between
Cuba and Spain, and some Of his ships to Africa,
It IL said, have brought out cargoes that have
paid q great profit.
HARPER & BROTHERS. $500, 900
This firm consists Of four brothers, James
formerly Mayor Of this city,. John, Joseph W.,
and Fletcher. They arc of a respectable family
on Long Island, and, coming 10 this city, learned
the printers trade. James and John, under the
firm name of J. J. Harper, after their time was
out, commenced doing job work and printing for
publishers. The distinguished house of Collins,
Keese & Co. tnow Collins Brothers), largo pub
lishers OF school books, gave them employment.
Getting out of work, they applied to the Collinses
for advice as to what book they should print.
The Collinses gave them advice and they printed
q work which was successful, followed up by
another fortunate book, until at length they Boz
camo publishers, and finally their two other
brothers being added, they enlarged their bust.
ness under the firm Of Harper s. Brothers. They
are now the most extensive publishers in this
country, and their names, In the history of litera-
ture, will be associated with those of Galliano,
Constable, Murray, and Longmsn. They have,
in different parts of America, from twelve to
fifteen hundred booksellers acting as their
agents. besides q largo number Of travelling
clergymon and other itinerants. So extensive Is
their business connection that should they dis
pose OF but one or two copies to each agency they
would DO sure to pay the expenses Of publication,
and no matter what work they may publish land
they have published several Of the worst and
most stupid books ever issued). they nre sure to
dispose Of on an average moro than two copies to
each house with which they deal. They have n
correspondence established not only with every
considerable place in this country, but with cities
abroad where books are published, informing
them Of every work worthy OF publication.
They have, besides, in this city and other parts
OF the United States, many literary men in their
employment to pronounce their opinion OF manu-
scripts submitted for publication, to revise those
that are imperfect. and to write notices and pufrs
for the more important newspapers and maya
zines which they have either directly or indi-
rectly subsidized to their interest.
HARSEN DIR. JACOB .................. SSOO,OOO
DR.. Harsen is q very benevolent individual, and
President OF one OF the city missionary societies.
His father, Col. Cornelius Harsen. left q dona-
ton OF So, 0 as a fund for tho benefit of the
widows and orphans of deceased clergymen OF
the sect to which no Observation-Disclosures
Of which DR.. Jacob is also a greatly respected
member
hART, DAVID. F-OO,VO
A worthy jew. who went from this city to New
Orleans, where he so gained the confidence ofhis
employers that they intrusted him with the
charge Of their business, which soon enabled him
TO engage In business on his own account. Ho
has now retired, and resides in this city. Heisa
very benevolent and upright man. He has five
brothers worth from $4,000 to 800, 600; two Of
whom are in New Orleans.
HART, ELI. ESTATE ". ......."........, .$250,000
A distinguished -four merchant, whose store
was sacked by rioters some eight or ten
years since. He was an influential member ofthe
Democratic party and a very worthy citizen.
His death is of recent occurrence and Is noticed
at great length by the journals OF the western
part Of the State. where he was. from his bust
ness, extensively known. Mr.. Hart belonged to
n family OF five brothers.. distinguished for their
intelligence. energy, independence, and other
manly qualities. Their father was among the
first settlers of Oneida county. Thomas Hart,
the only surviving brother, a merchant for many
years ut Clinton, Oneida county. removed in
1892 to Rochester, where he still resides. Eli
Hart has left q large estate to his daughter. who
is his only heir. The business of his very extern
sive house will be continued by his nephews.
Thomas r. and G.. w. Hart, sons of the late
Roswell Hart.
HART, PETER G.. widow Of E............$ $3.50. 900
Her husband made his money in the grocery
business. by tho assistance OF his wifc's brother.
Thomas Ii. Smith, deceased. A daughter Of
widow Hart married Lieut.-Gov. Bradish. and
another Peter Barker. son of James Barker. de-
ceased. once a very wealthy dry goods merchant
Of this city.
HATCH. GEORGE $780, 900
Rawdon, Wright & Hatch are the celebrated
bank engravers. and another sample of intel
ligent, spirited mechanics, making for them
selves a name and u fortune incomparably moro
to be priced than tho wealth which has been ac
quired too often by mere mercantile gambling.
There Is substance and truth and reality-some-
thing tangible and definite and susceptible OF
ocular demonstration and utility in the fruits of
mechanics labors. but what visible means OF
livelihood, and what direct and practical utility
do we see in many other professions. to wit:
stock operations, but which are yet
deemed moro reputable than the walks of me-
chanic life. Tho time has gone by, however,
when dreaming spectators and fancy operators
can any longer sneer superciliously at tho
Z" brawny arms" and "russet palms" Of the
honest laborer. Thus much has been done by
breaking up a false system OF credit, and by con-
breaking up the nests of lounging,
idle upstairs that, like mushrooms on a dung.
hill, sprouted up out OF the corrupt masses OF
and spurious capital. May Rawdon
and Hatch never lend their burin and meZzotinto
to any paper that does not yellow mint
drops instanter at the counter on the very face
OF it. Mr.. Hatch is half brother OF ex-Gov.
Throop, and, to judge OF his early prosperous ca
reer. cannot be said to have counted his chickens
before they were Matched. Mr.. Rawdon is a
branch OF the Irish family Of Rawdon, Earl OF
MORA, who was so distinguished as a British
partisan or cavalry officer during the Revolu-
tionary War.
H~AvEMEYER, FREDERICK C........... 800, 900
Ola German family, and with his brother. VIII
liam F.. a merchant In Front street.
H~AvEMEYER, WILLIAM F................ $50, 900
A brother of Frederick c., above, and elected
Mayor of the city in the spring OF ls45, with u
very large majority. by the Democratic party.
OF which he has long been n distinguished lead
err. Mr.. II. is OF German descent, and succeeded
his father in the sugar business, whence he has
made his money. His refinery as well cs his
dwelling is in Vandam street.
HAWLES, loo 1000
dAWLEf, JCDbOS .S2oO,OOO
A bachelor. of the firm Of Hopkins & Hawley.
large groccrs.