The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-26

of men who have systematically stood al0of from
politics. and have devoted their lives and energies
70 other and disreputable less dlsagreeable
callings. 1t is openly assumed now that II man
does not come out and proclaim himself for one
candidate or the other he is q butt for falsehood
and calumny as an opponent Of this or that candi-
date.
IN THIS CATEGORY
stands Mr.. Alexander T. Stewart, the merchant
prince' OF New York, to-day. He once stepped
from the domain Of commerce and acted as presi-
dent Of the first Grant mass meeting ever held In
New York. and now 1t seems to be assumed by most
of the administration journals that he has
no right to exercise his views in favor
Of any other candidate should he de-
sire to do 80. 1t has been rumored
abroad for some weeks and has hundreds Of times
found its way into print in that period, that Mr..
Stewart has contributed a large sum Of money
toward the support of Mr.. Greeley for the Presi-
dency, and on Tuesday morning the following very
1mpertinent inquiry was addressed to one Of the
morning dailies. instead Of to Mr.. Stewart. who
would be most likely to know all about it,
srv yo T.r y gS,sy j hsh1g y SIZE es7sgn
n ST,asys has eoP aH%sf isS
In reply to "Grant Man" the paper to which he
addressed his letter vouchsafed the following in
formation. which he did not request and perhaps
did not care about learning
We know nothing about this. We do know,
1as for ns
cher ri Know Ss' that Mr. Stewart Is very much dis
pointed Collector Of New York. And We also know
that Mr.. A. I. Stewart threw all the weight OF his
thieves, for the purpose Of saving few Thousand
dollars year IN his assessments. It would, there
fore, not be at all surprising to ind Mr. Stewart
Vamm0nv
Mr.. Greeley.
The assertions being made so point blank in ref
erence to the great merchant, HERALD reporter
called at his Office in search of some
INFORMATION FROM HIMSELF
upon the subject. One Of Mr.. Stewards connden.
tial agents was first encountered and,
upon asking the object OF the reporters
visit, was, of course, informed thereof At
the same time copy Of the above communi-
cation, with the comments appended to 1t, was
handed to him. The gentleman then politely and
firmly informed the reporter that Mr. Stewart had
repeatedly and peremptorily declined to hold com.
Win any 81 Be 81 sae
to HIM and he desired to avoid all manner OF con-
troversy.
left the reporter, but In q few moments returned
and conducted the reporter to Mr. Stewards pri-
The merchant was seated alone, and, after saint
Ing the reporter, Mr.. Stewart proceeded to say
that he had determined not to accord any inter;
views to members OF the press upon political
anairs, and that he did not wish to have this
sidered as an "interview" In the same sense In
which that word Is lately understood
He held in his hand a copy OF the Grant organ,
and looking at the article above in reference to
himself said that his attention had but juss been
The reporter said, ''Mr. Stewart, have called in
reference TO that article generally, and would ike
TO know-if you have no objections In stating the
iact-whether you have or have not subscribed q
large sum of money fOr"-
not answer any questions on that subject, but so
far as the remarks appended to that letter are
Cerned have no objection to speak to you"
The reporter OF course acquiesced, and
MR.. STEWART PROCEEDED
he considered it utterly untrue that ''Mr. Greeley
has very recently attacked General Grant for NOM
mating A. T. stewart 20 the post Of Secretary Of
tack, had not seen 1t nor heard Of It,
He continued 10 read and comment as follows
"'We further know that Mr.. A. I. stewart Is very
much disguised because he c0u d not get Henry
Hilton appointed collector of New York; That is
ored to secure the appointment OF Mr.. Hilton as
Collector, and have never felt displeased or dis.
he s Rus %
Hilton, from his general attainments and
business qualifications would make, perhaps,
as good Collector of the Port as most other men.
And we also know that Mr.. A. T. Stewart threw all
the weight Of his influence last year into the scale
a few thousand dollars year In his assessments.'
And that" he said, is as false as the other state
mentS preceding IL. Nnat nave 10 90 WIN inc
'Tammany thieves or any other class OF thieves
only know that my property is assessed regu.
they they are re- made. de- why, last year my assess
largely In excess, / think, OF the assessments Of
some OF my neighbors, and the idea OF my con-
nivance with any man or class OF men TO secure
any dminution Of tax, II there has been no error
IN the assessment Of that tax Is absurd. have no
doubt that you can obtain the facts from Senator
Andrews, who is q member OF the Board OF Taxes,
In reference to my assessments. This state
easements has been made before and was
as untrue then as II Is now. can form no idea as
TO the cause that prompts II and my dislike to run
nlng into pint or taking part In any controversy
has prevented my making any reply to It. Some
men like to come before the public In the press. but
40 not Inc present campaign promises, from
regret IL very much"
THIS terminated the conversation on the subjects
above referred to, but allusion being made to Col
lector Tom Murphy's letter, DENYING that he
(Murphy) mad anything to do with tho purchase
and presentation to President Grant OF that Long
Branch
'CorTAoB BY THE sEAD
Mr. Stewart remarked that he had noticed Mr.,
Murphys letter on the subject In the HERALD, and
that i was strange what agitation and discussion
ecrbers in all for the purchase OF that property for
General Grant, and he mr. Stewart) knew Of one
gentleman who was invited to become subscriber
to the Iund. In fact, he thought that some OF the
city Journas or, at least one OF them, had now the
full list OF the eight subscribers In its possession.
This closed all that MIR. Stewart desired to say
publicly at present. and tho reporter took his
leave, the millionaire courteously and smilingy
c0rfing him to the door.
To ind Mr.. Hilton was the reporters next OBJ
ject, but 10 was ascertained that MIR. Hilton is at
on ANOTHER TRAIT.
Failing to obtain Mr. illlton's views on that qucs-
tion, however the reporter visited the Tax CON-
missioners' 01ice to ascertain whether the "few
thousands" why wasn't 10 put at million or two y