New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06

on May J. 1886. Ordered That Mr.. Lispenard
and Mr.. Van Ranst be a committee TO remove
the gallows from where II now stands to the
place where the negroes were burnt. some five
years ago. at the foot of the hill called Cattle
NUTS Hill. near the fresh water pearl and
Centre sts) What grewsome undertaking.
This year St Andrews Society was estab-
l,shed. on November 10. by natives Of Scotland
and men OF Scottish descent. for charitable pur-
poses. The objects of this society were friendly
intercourse between the natives of Scotland and
their descendants, the relieving OF deserving
people the furnishing of implements and ma
teTials for domestic manufacture to the indus
trious poor. the giving of money. medicine. cloth
ing and fuel to the needy and in some cases
homes were provided for the destitute. While
for a period of twenty years this society adhered
strictly TO the law regarding the holding Of
meetings and the dispensing of charity. in 1I7o
il suspended it's meetings, but continued to dis
tribute for benevolent purposes its accumulated
capital during the Revolution. At the restora
tion Of peace Il renewed its vigor and from 1874
until the present IL has continued to sustain
its original character
The reign Of Sir Charles Hardy Governor
was short. While he was well thought OF by
the Colonists. the position palled on him. and
he petitioned the Crown TO restore him to his
former command in the navy, which was grant
ed in 1907. The control of affairs again fell TO
De Lancey. Meanwhile the conquest of Canada
occupied the attention OF the citizens and 'arge
bodies of militia went from New-York to aid in
the defence of the English forts. THE Corpora
ton had barracks made for eight hundred men.
1t built on the Commons, between the
Jail and Catiemut's Hill Tin Chatham-st). The
sum Of f3 500 was received from the Treasurer
Of the Colony for the barracks and support of
soldiers" Another kick from the tax oppressed.
Long Island Ferry, which mentioned in
previous article, was leased IN 175S for 1850
year. and Bedlow's Island was purchased by the
Corporation from Archibald Kennedy for fl 600
for the purpose of erecting pesthouse on IT.
In lbs the jail for the confinement of debtors
was erected on the side Of the City Hall.
nearly adjoining Chatham-st., Park Row.
Centre-st. had not been opened al the time and
City Hall Park extended to Chatham-st. 1t was
a small stone building nearly square. three
stories high. with belfry rising from the centre
a chapel was fitted up the first floor and
prayers were read every Thursday. No settled
allowance was made by the Corporation for the
support of the prisoners nor had they any
bedding The inmates were permitted to walk
on the roof OF the building at BILE hours
FOR healthful purposes" and those who desired
TO reside outside the limits of the Jail paid 30
cents, as well found proper security to satisfy
the Jailer, but only after judgment had been OBJ
tanned Those arrested for debt previous to the
obtaining of judgment were required to find
bail for their appearance. After the organiZa-
ton of the Humane Society in 1857. each pris-
oner was given half pound OF meat. three
pints Of soup, two potatoes and an Indian corn
cid Hall Of Records of 1903 was the site of the
Jail