New York as an Eighteenth Century Municipality: Prior to 1731, Part 1 |
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... charged that he bought three tickets , drew a £ 6 prize , but received only a periwig worth five shillings ... charges in court on the same day , October 18 , 1715. Henry Pounteney resented being called by her " That old French son of a ...
... charged that he bought three tickets , drew a £ 6 prize , but received only a periwig worth five shillings ... charges in court on the same day , October 18 , 1715. Henry Pounteney resented being called by her " That old French son of a ...
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... charges , she had to pay £ 16 damages.1 Hendricke Smith was fined five shillings , in 1693 , “ for abusing a ... charged with making an assault on Mary Wilson . " With his double fist " did he beat her , " so that of her life it was ...
... charges , she had to pay £ 16 damages.1 Hendricke Smith was fined five shillings , in 1693 , “ for abusing a ... charged with making an assault on Mary Wilson . " With his double fist " did he beat her , " so that of her life it was ...
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... charged " May 31 , 1715 , had great difficulty in reaching an agreement ; the court , after an ad- journment until four and then until six o'clock , required three constables to be sworn ' to keep the same Jury together . " 66 994 A new ...
... charged " May 31 , 1715 , had great difficulty in reaching an agreement ; the court , after an ad- journment until four and then until six o'clock , required three constables to be sworn ' to keep the same Jury together . " 66 994 A new ...
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... charged with them by Indenture Signed with the Mayor of this Citty and Duplicat Signed by the Clerq . " 4 3 An interesting item in the minutes of the common coun- cil of April 5 , 1695 , refers to the purchase of a new record book ...
... charged with them by Indenture Signed with the Mayor of this Citty and Duplicat Signed by the Clerq . " 4 3 An interesting item in the minutes of the common coun- cil of April 5 , 1695 , refers to the purchase of a new record book ...
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... Charge , " in August 1692. The same functionary was holding that office in 1698 , and we observe a curious phase of the coroner's activity at that time when he is appointed on a committee with two common councilmen , " to take Effec ...
... Charge , " in August 1692. The same functionary was holding that office in 1698 , and we observe a curious phase of the coroner's activity at that time when he is appointed on a committee with two common councilmen , " to take Effec ...
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Page 228 - Be it Ordained by the Mayor Recorder Aldermen and assistants of the City of New York convened in Common Council...
Page 230 - Council convened and it is hereby ordained by the Authority of the same That from...
Page 43 - A Copy of the Poll List of the Election for Representatives for the City and County of New York...
Page 196 - On the top of which cage was placed a pillory, for the punishment of bakers offending in the assize of bread, for millers stealing of corn at the mill, for bawds, scolds, and other offenders.
Page 15 - Philadelphia, be, and shall be, for ever hereafter, persons able and capable in law, to sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, answer and be answered unto, defend and be defended...
Page 104 - York the magistrates occasionally ordered lights "hung out on a Pole" from the upper windows of houses "in the Darke time of the Moon." This was done by private persons, "without expense to the Corporation." In 1697, "the great Inconveniency that Attends this Citty, being A trading place for want of Lights" led the authorities to order lanterns or lights put in the windows nightly, under penalty of a fine for neglect. Within a month, however, they changed this rule, and ordered "A Lanthorn & Candle...
Page 72 - ... to teach the said apprentice, the business or occupation which he pursues for a livelihood; and also, to read, write, and cipher, as far as the rule of three ; and at the expiration of said apprenticeship, to furnish the said apprentice with two complete new suits of clothing.
Page 118 - That the supreme legislature did intend a transportation to America, for a punishment of these villains, I verily believe: but so great is the mistake, that confident I am, they are thereby, on the contrary, highly rewarded. For what, in God's name, can be more agreeable to a penurious wretch...
Page 124 - The Citizens are summoned, at least four Times a Year to watch, or pay their Two and Six-Pence to a Parcel of idle, drunken, vigilant Snorers, who never quelled any nocturnal Tumult in their Lives; but would, perhaps, be as ready to join in a Burglary, as any Thief in Christendom.
Page 171 - Broadway fronting to the Fort to some of the Inhabitants of the Said Broadway in Order to be Inclosed to make A Bowling Green thereof with walks therein, for the Beauty & Ornament of the Said Street as well as for the Recreation & Delight of the Inhabitants...