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was the king's collector of the customs in Rhode Island, at the commencement of the Revolution, and educated his son at Newport; who came to Albany in 1819, and engaged in mercantile pursuits, during which he made one or more voyages to India. He had filled the offices of mayor of the city, and state and United States senator; and his name was associated with most of the improvements of the day.

Jan. 30. A meeting of citizens was held at the Young Men's Association rooms to take into consideration the propriety of an application to the legislature for a charter to build a bridge across the Hudson river at this city. The mayor presided, and the meeting was addressed by Samuel Stevens and John V. L. Pruyn. The frequent breaking up of the ice during this winter, which rendered the river impassable for many days, and the near completion of the rail road to communicate with Boston were thought to be strong and sufficient reasons for providing without delay the means of crossing the river at all times. A committee was appointed to make the proposed application to the legislature, and to take all other necessary steps to expedite the business in hand.

Jan. 31. Hannah, wife of Edwin Thomas, died, aged 39.
Feb. 4. Thomas Waugh died, aged 37.

Feb. 5. aged 27.

Feb. 6.

Mary Sanford, wife of Peter Gansevoort, died,

Hugh H. Van Steenbergh died, aged 21. Cornelia Maria, wife of Moses Cooke, died. Feb. 10. Matthew Gill died, aged 68.

Feb. 12. Anne, wife of C. F. Pruyn, died at Bath, Rens. Co., aged 47.

Feb. 15. Mrs. Janet Winton died, aged 68.

Lydia Sybil, daughter of Oliver Kane, died

in New York.

Feb. 18. Ann, widow of George Knower, died, aged 60. Feb. 19. Mr. Nichols, manager of the Amphitheatre appropriated the profits of the performances to the Apprentices' library, which yielded $173. The tragedy of George Barnwell was enacted on the occasion.

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