The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-13


knobs OF silver, washed with gold. 4 rim OF gold
all around the black velvet pail which closely adj
here's to and covers :hc outer surface O the caskct
The casket has solid silver plate on which Is en-
gravcd the words
AK K STEWART '~'''>'''''>~~
Born Oct. IL. 1903
Died April IL, 1870
The enclosure for this costly caskct being flushed
lastcvcnng and win DO made OF red cedar tho mostcx
pcnsve and enduring Of all wood This box Il seven
feet In length and VIII be Theoretically sealed after tho
caskct has been placed within The cedar box
taken to the church and the caskc to the late
dcuce OF Mr.. Stewart last evening Mt eight o'clock
II Is calculated that the funeral coricgc Will
leave the house, in Finh avenue, az half
past ten O'Clock this morning. and Will reach
the church at about eleven O'Clock. There will not be
any service at the residence Bishop Potter or New
by Rev. DR.. Ryance, rector OF St. Marks and Rev.
Stephen H. Tying Jr rector of the Church OF the Holy
worshippcd, viii he drapcd Mr. stewards name is en-
gravcd silver plate fastened to the top Of the pew
door,
III is probable that tho funeral address will be do.
vcred by the Rev. DR. Rylancc. Amer the service the
remains will DO taken TO the Ste ~art vault, which Is
covered with white marble nagstonc, numbered liz,
side OF the churchyard and opposite tho His.
torca Society building, In Second avenue
Of Mr. stewart Is to take place. April 18Th - iho A.
tccnth anniversary OF the great Sumter mass meeting
in Union square. and the uprising Of tho North. Mr..
Stewart presided AT that meeting Mrs. Stewart and
the members the Clinch and Smith families with Mr.
Iibbcy and hrs family, and Judge Hilton and family,
togo.
POLICE ARRANGEMENTS.
One hundred police have been detailed by Supcrin-
tcndcnt Waling 10 escort the funeral to the church and
to preserve order ut ST. Marks and the house in
Thirty seventh street. The police force at the house
will be under tho command of Captain Steers OF tho
Twenty -iourh precinct large number OF detectives
have also been detailed to along tho limo OF tho
funeral procession.
As there have been measurements In regard to
the taking OF cast OF Mr. Stewards bust Is proper to
gfnfo Init hp work ~ Il he
OF Albert Bicrsiad who will execute portrait OF tho
deceased hereafter.
MEETING OF THE MERCHANTS.
Yesterday afternoon there was very large repre-
scniation OF the leading merchants OF tho city the
assembly chamber or the Merchants Club In LEONARD
street. They had boon called together testify their
regret at the demse OF the man who above all others
had boon conspicuous in the commercial community
for years Tho president nominated II. II. Cain 10
net chairman and Mr.. Warren secretary o. tho
meeting resolution was passed to close the whole
sale stores ut haifpas ten A. NJ aud keep them shut
till y. NJ. out Of respect to the deceased
IL was also determined to appoint committee OF sew
cnty five representative merchants attend the flu
neral OF Mr.. Stewart and act dcpuaton IRON tho
business men OF New York. Mr. Thomas Barbour then
delivered brief but telling cncomium the deceased
He said that II was exceedingly gratifying to see
large body Of merchants assembling to pay tribute 10
tho memory OF Alexander T. stewart lie regarded
himself honored in being born within q mile Of the
deceased and he also felt proud in stating that he had
begun his business lie in Mr. stewards employ.
that he should take advantage the occasion to give
expression to tho sense OF bereavement all
pcrienccd In Mr. stewards demise lie thought him
man whose answering principles ana commercial hon
esty contributed more than any other cause to INTRO
ducc proper system into mercantile dealings in this
city. and whose strict integrity worthy tho
emulation OF ali men engaged business pursuits
The fact that Mr. stewart would develop such OK.
tcnsivc business in half century proclaimed tho
sources OF this country OF ours and attcstcd tho
colossal achievements which strong VIII and energetic
action could accomplish.
Mr.. Barbour SAID that tho career OF Mr.. Stewart
must be standing incentive 10 aspiring merit, and
must reflect honor alike on tho land Of his birth and
on that OF his adoption
The committee appointed to attend tho funeral CON-
prscs the following scntlcmen:-H j. cann, +. =
sen .s. h"~ ~
Moir Lowell Lincoln, John Bycrs, James NJ. dunbar
+. y. whiitlclnorc. Gardner II. Colby. Cor
A. Page, W 5. Garner, james Haze hurst
y. ". Hohrook, W. r. Strong ". q. Langley, Walter
H. Lewis William /. Pomcroy, Charles : smith. y.
sullivan, William Turnbu, Fred Taylor, Fred Victor,
Bryce Gray. Jerome !. Hill. John !. Donaldson, Mat
thew G. Borden, Robert J. Woodward, samuel
Joseph W. Goddard, John W. sladc, George Hail. 81 H.
Smith, Thomas J. DAVIS. Edward W. sladc. Thomas
T. Van yolscnbura, James II. Rhoadcs. y. H. Haynes,
John Pummer. Daniel Van vokcnburgh, n T. Car
l. q. wsodhouse, s :. Fisher, j. s. Leav,, W b.
Kendall William H. Ialstcd, james G. Griswoid, Henry
l. Butler, Eainsnam Townsend William s.oans, Jacob
Louis NouIant ). W. Fay, John I. Brcmcr James N.
Noycs, samuel Keyser, James T. Swift and william II.
stewart The committee resolved to meet at the Filth
Avenue Hotel at hapast nine A. NJ tomorrow and
proceed in u body to Mr. stewards house. Colonel
Strong will have tickets Of admission Tor the members
OTHER MARKS or SYMPATHY.
AZ the meeting 81 the American Society for Proven
ton OF Cruelty to Animals tho President referred
the lamcntcd death Of Mr. A. T. Stewart, and Mr..
1.crgh said:-'Mr. Chairman and gentlemen, IN alud-
ing 10 tho death III OF the best
friends and earnest co-opcrntcrs OF your society,
would mention that Mr. stewart one OF the found
Of your society on tho occasion Of the meeting OF
organization held IN Clinton Hall, the 2ist OF April
1866, Mr. stewart was present, although II was very
Indictment night and no earnestly advocated the cause
and his stands on the roll Of incorporators IL
~ purpose TO make any culogy on his business
fame aud good deeds, which are we'll known to You.
but II my duty officially TO call your attention TO the
DEATH
Upon motion tho Char appointed a committee Of
three draw up suitable resolutions OF confidence to
the family.
COMMISSIONERS.
Tho Board OF Fire Commissioners at their meeting
yesterday passed the following resolution:
Resolved, That ms mark Of respect To the memory
ri tho late Alexander T. stewart, tho national stand
ard NJ this department be displayed upon the various
houses OF this department from sunrise until sunset
thc day or the funeral
Mr. stewart formerly contributed 81 900 10 the Fire.
mems Relief Fund. Although the suggestion made
have the money bestowed annually in the shape OF
this pcrpciuaton OF his prcicrring TO have
money 90 Into the general reiic fund
NETTING OF GARDEN CITY REsIDENTa
meeting Of the citizcns OF the town OF Hampstead,
I. L. in which Garden City Is included, held ycstcr
day afternoon ut four o'clock, In the Town Hail. IN
tho village Of Hampstead. Expressions Of regret ut
the death OF Dir. A. 7. stewart were adopted, and n
deruiation was appointed 10 attend his funeral asa
mark OF respect
.s.rrs.