New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-11-08
OBITUARY.
rEAR-ADmRAL CHARLES STEWART.

REAR-ADMIRAL CHARLES STEWART.
Rear Admiral Charles Stewart, L. s. n, died
yesterday at BOrdentOwn, n. j., aged o.. He was
born in Philadelphia, OF Irish parents. entered the
merchant service when only - years Of age and steadily
rose from cabinboy to the command Of East Indian
man. In 1873 he abandoned the merchant service, and
was commissioned Lieutenant in the navy. In 1900 he
commanded the schooner Experiment and in 1902 Joined
tho frgate Constellation First officer. He
was appointed 20 the command OF the brig
Siren in 1909 and took part in the expedi-
ton to destroy the frigae Philadelphia and afterward
in the siege and blockade Of Tripoh. At the
commencement OF the War OF 1912 he placed in
command Of the Constellation and assisted in defending
Norfolk and Craney Island. In 1913 he assumed COM
mand Of the Constitution. and during years cruise
succeeded in capturing several British vessels. In Feb
ruary 1915. he fell in with the British ships-Of war
Cyane guns and the Levaut f2 guns and captured
them after sharp combat Of 40 minutes having three
men killed and - wounded, while the
British vessels lost IS killed and a. wounded. The
Levant was subsequently recaptured by the British
Squadron but the Constitution escaped with her other
prize On his return he was received with the highest
honors The Legislature Of Pennsylvania presented him
with sword, and gold medal commemorative Of the
capture OF the Levant and Cyane was ordered to be
struck by Congress He commanded the Medlter-
ranean Squadron from 1917 to 1870, and was after
ward transferred 20 the command OF the Pacific
member Of the Board OF Navy Commissioners
at Washington, and In 1887 he succeeded Commodore
Barron in command Of the NavyYard at Philadelphia.
Upon the death Of Commodore Barron he became the
senior officer OF the naval service He placed on the
retired list in 1901 after eventful OF CO years
service. He has since resided in BOrdentown.
TIE HON. OLIVER BAsCOM.
The Hon. Oliver Bascom died at his resi-
dence at whitehall n " yesterday, of heart disease
aged a. He was born in orwell, VI, at which place ms
father pursued the occupation OF farmer and when
quite young commenced life as a clerk III a store IN
Whitehall n. Y. He afterward became Director OF the
Northern Transportation Company and for ten years
Secretary aud Treasurer Of that corporation About two
years ago resigned those Offices and entered the lun
Der firm Of Brett spooner Co. In the Fall Of 1868 he
was elected Canal Commissioner by the Democracy
and performed the duties OF that Office with credable
assiduity which probably aggravated the malady
which terminated his career so suddenly. About
two weeks since he attacked with spasms
and fell from his seat while attending a meeting OF the
Canal Board in Albany. and the physicians who were
summoned attend him stated that had they been two
minutes later resusctaton would have been impossible
few days ago he buried his second son George one OF
the most promising young men in Yale College, and tins
affection so preyed upon his mind that he sank under IT,
and it was probably the eliminating OF his sudden
denise For many years he has occupied prominent pub
lie positions in whitehall, and OF the leading
members OF the Episcopal Church there. funeral will
take place on Tuesday from the Episcopal Church in
Whitehall.
Frederick l.. Nulte, many years under-sherlff
OF this county, died the Fifth Avenue Hotel Yesterday
morning He native OF this city, and belonged TO
a KnckcrbOcker family. On the organization OF the
North River Savings Bank, in 1856 he became its Score
tary OF Ill health resigned about year
ago. and since that time has lived a retired life.
Mr.. James Lucas, who died suddenly on
Saturday his residence in GTeenpOinf. was - some
VIII AZ member
Collector MaNwells administration, held an important
position In the Custom House. He was for long time
resident OF the Eleventh Ward In this city, but lsttery
removed 10 Greenpoint where iog many years nc was
ferry master.