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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11
ALEXANDER r. STEWART.

The second of the three representatives of
colossal fortune in NewYOrk passed away
yesterday, leaving but single rival, already
far advanced in years, behind him. The re-
ports of MIR. Stewards illness during the last
week, as published in THE TRIBUNE, were con-
tradicted by his associates and his death comes
upon the community which knew him with a
shock of surprise. His physical vigOr seemed
unusually fresh, for a man of seventy three !;
his manner of life was carefully regulated; and
his activity has probably never been greater
than during the last year or two To those who
saw him recently, occupied in his daily in
spectiOn of that huge pagoda of Dress, which
has so long been the boast of New-YOrk and
the temptation of its women, there was no
sign of any abatement of his cold.
keen, watchful interest in his business. lie
dies, leaving some of his grandest enterprises
i'm md-carecr and others still in inception.
His Saratoga hotel, his Long Island suburb,
his vast unfinished manufactures at Glenham,
are all parts of single comprehensive scheme
for the active employment, and final immense
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, of his already exceptional
wealth. The ambition displayed in such a
scheme seems like a challenge to Fortune. Did
he should be thus cut off at the threshold of
an anticipated power, too great for any single
man?
Mr.. Stewart is remarkable example Of sue
cess achieved by the sternest concentration OF
all faculties upon single aim. He was well,
if not literally educated lie began life as a
school teacher, and it is said that an accidental
venture in laces brought from Ireland led to
his becoming a dry goods merchant. He
studied the business with the ardOr of dis
ciple of Science: vigilance that never slept,
an economy that overlooked no possibility OF
waste, knowledge chat revealed to him the
safest channels of profit, and prudence that
saved him from hazardous speculatiOn-these
were the qualities which carried him from
the little shop of an unknown immi-
grant, in 1924, to the marble marvel of
the first merchant of NewYork, in 1S4S. The
bent of his interests and habits was too
strongly fixed during that period to be after
ward changed. While his millions might have
grown as he slept, he but expanded his over
sight and added to his burdens with their in
crease. There seems to have been no return
to the intellectual interests of youth, in his
case and the purchase of works Of art, at
least of such as have distinct and perma-
nent market value, is not always indicative Of
o passion for Art itself. During the last years
of his life, however, Mr.. Stewart exhibited an
increased desire for society, and sumptuously
entertained all distinguished visitors to the
city, as well as bis own circle Of friends, at
bis mansion in Fifth-ave.
That childless man should over weight his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11
Jnorx 10 Nhpertle :mcilis.

AuusrNyNTs- Sd niGe--ith. 5tb. and 9th columns-
BAyKING AND FiSASCIAI-6h PGgc-Sth column.
BANKING HOUSES AND BASAEGs--1M fn1e-od coiuhin'
BOARD AMP i.oONs- Sd P0!c-3d coirHh
BOOTs AND SiOts Sd Pa9c-lst column
BUsIsEss CHANCEs-3i Page-3d cOluInn
RusINIss NorlCfs-iM PdGc-1st coillml
CopAKrSERsHIp NoTICEs-3d Pdge-2d column.
ORIIIoy N0TICEs-:}d Pdge-2d column.
DIyIDrND NOITcEs- IN Juqe-3d and 4th column
FISlNCIAI.-1E Pn9c-3d column.
FINE ALTs-3d Page-6n column.
FURNITUKE-2 I'd Fuoe-4th colmh
HgI,P WANTED-3d Page-6th column
BORsEs CARRIAGES. &C.-3d P0ge-1d coiulnu'
HoTELs-3d Page--3d column ~ "a. o,,,mn
HOUSES AND FAREs WASTED-7h FdJe-olh co'u"n'
Icy CREAM-30 Pags-2d coiumr.
IssrRr CTIoN-eM Poos-3d column 49,
IECrrREs AND MEETiNGS-3d Td1s-Gth coluihn.
IFGAI NOTfCgs-GM Pdqs-3d column. - -,
MARBIs AND SLATE MASIEIs-.'d faqe--u coIu'nh
MARRIAGES AND DEATHs-Jfh Pa0t-6th column. ~.
MIscrIIAsgous-3d Page-1st column; eM rage
9Th and 9th columns. o., ,,
MUsIcII ISsTpiranSTs-3d PdGe-6th column
Nyw PUnII cATIoSs-Gh PaGe-2d and 81 columns
rial ESTATE FoR SLE-CITT-Ih FdJe-4lh coun, u,
RPoOKIYN - IN PGGe 18th column CoUNIHin I'
P0oe-ith and 9th columns; AUCTION SALEaIm , nug'
9th column 10 EXCItaNGE-Ih fuge-o'h coi"ini
BALES BY AUCTION-3d PdGe-2d column , .., nm,
nITu. ATOMS WASTED- NAIEs-3d Pd0e-3d ana 4Ih COZ
nmns. FEYNEs-3d Ioge-4th, 9TH. and 6tn COZ
- . ~, ,.o
eprcI.I NoTrCrs-5M P0Ge-6th column - -
arr IuBoATs AND Railroads.&c. Fdge-oth coiuui''
erKAMEns OCnAS-3d P1ge-2d column.
IrAcHERs-6h Pa0S-3d column. 49,, -,
To Iyr- CITY PROPERTY - IN Pdge-3bh coiuiiI
EROOkIYN -7h Pdoc-5th column; CoUNrRf-'"
Paoe-5th and 9th columns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11

thence; another confagration; third thinks
the time at hand, unless vigorous measures
are adopted, when the whole State will be under
the domination of the Celestials, and governed
by mandarins according to Chinese law. Some
are for ejecting this obnoxious population az
once. Some are for a heavier capitation tax
on new corners. Some, however, boldly and
magnanimOusly deny that the evil is anything
like what it is represented, say that there Is
work and land for all, and ask who in the ADJ
sence of these maligned and maltreated toilers
would harvest the crops, sustain the railways
and generally keep'up a supply OF labor1
The best opinion in San Francisco seems to
be that in the first place the public passions
should be moderated before they proceed to
riot and massacre. Then it is thought that
some measures may be properly taken for
diminishing the emigration. The politicians,
however, have got hold of the matter, and
from their interference nothing can be ex-
pected but serious mischief. There Is to be
movement made upon Congress for the abro-
cation of tie Burlingame treaty. We are
already told that upon this issue the Presiden-
tial vote Of California, Oregon, and Nevada
will turn. Without stopping to take into con-
SlueratlOn tne pTODaole IniluchSo vi uio P"''
ton upon the vote, we may well deprecate
such contingency for the sake of the Cali
fornians and the Chinese themselves. The
matter may require prudence, fcrbearance, and
patience, but it certainly does net require the
kind of treatment which it will get from politi-
cal aspirants and party adventures. We doubt
if difficulties demanding the calm consideration
of enlightened political economists are likely
to be swept away by the resolutions OF eau
cuses and the flaming speeches Of stump
spouters. Above all things let us be just The
good name and fame of the American people
demand not mobs, not wild and hasty action
but a generous treatment of those who have
done us Intentionally no harm, and who are
hardly in position to do us any with all the
ill-will in the world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11
THE CONNECTICUT SEM TORSRIP.

They are having just now in Connecticut q
fine illustration of the sincerity of the men
who manage parties and conduct campaigns
a very characteristic exhibition of the honesty
of the newspaper editors who talk as though
their hearts would break about the cOrrup-
ton in politics. when all they are working
for is to get the other party's rogues out so rs
to give their own rascals a chance. 1t hap
pencd month or two ago that the Democrats
of the Hid District of Connecticut. in casting
about for o candidate for Congress in place of
Mr.. Starkweather, could find no one OF their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
THE TITIENS BENEFIT.

The farewell benefit of Mile. Titicns, at the
Academy of Music last night was very well attended,
every seat in the part Of the Academy being taken,
and the benches and asles Of the Family Circle being
crowded Nile. Titiens first appeared in an act from
"semiramde," singing during the act Bel Raggio''
She was called by the audience to the front OF the stage
several times when the act ended Nine Arabela God
dard followed and played very accepsbly to the audi
ence concerto for the piano and orchestra, by v" u
Cusins An aria from Oberon" which was next on the
nrogramme. and which it was announced Mile riticns
would sing In English, was omitted. Inc
fourth act OF "Trayiata then given; Mme'
Pappenheim taking the part Of T,oietd, Mr. Tom Karl
that OF Alfredo Germont and signor Tasapetra that OF
Giorqo Gerniont The performance concluded with the
second act OF Fldelio in German Mile Ttiens appear
ing as Leonor When tie curt ain went down on the act
Mile Tftiens was again summoned before the curtain
and received q hearty welcome.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11

life in the pursuit of fortune, long a1ter Ills
ccouisitiOn exceeded all bounds CT use, can
only be explained on the theory of an inherent
fascination in the pursuit. But if it thus be-
comes pleasure, where lies the cOmpensating
dcnial' What surrender shall be made, to
satisfy that unwritten law of Right which,
without formulating, all men feelf What ruby
shall Polycrates cast into the deep after the
browning victory Mr.. Stewart seems to have
asked himself this question, and whatever an
swer he intended to make during his lie Is
already known. The fourth of his great white
edifces, on FOurth-ave and Thirty second-st.,
was nearly completed two years since, when,
for some reason never explained, work upon
it was suspended. Mr.. Stewart made no ex-
plicit declaration of his intentions, yet 1t Is well
understood that the building is to be Home
for Door working women, offering them COM
Portable lodgings and wholesome food on con
ditions possible to the poorest. Our benevolent
citizens will await with interest the terms OF
his will regarding this most needed charity.
Whether any further portion OF his vast pos
sessions-estimated at not less than fifty mil
lions of dollars. possibly much more
shall be directed into other channels OF
beneficeDce, will soon be revealed; Dut, III
any case, Alexander II. Stewart has not
passed out of this world leaving an empty
name behind him. Thousands of that class
which needs help most and receives it least
will be indebted to him for secure and COM
Portable lives In a few generations bis
memory will die ont of the imperial sales
rooms where he received his wealth, but be
kept tenderly and sacrcdy fresh in the stately
Home where no gave it away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11
THE CHINESE IN SAN FRANCISCO.

The Chinese question continues to cngr0ss
public attention in California. The newspapers
of San Francisco are filed with discussions of
the subject. Meetings are held, committees
arc raised, public men are interviewed; and
many threats, warmer than they are wise, are
uttered. In the midst of this unwholesOme ex-
element the Six Companies, who virtually
control tho Chinese population, have issued an
appeal. They ask that their cOuntrymen al
ready in California may be treated with
justice if not with kindness, but they say that
they have all along discouraged emigration,
while the people have not believed them but
have continued to come over. They also say,
and with good deal of proprety, that if the
American people desire that the emigration
should DO entirely suspended, either the treaty
now in force with China should be abrogated,
or the number of immigrants by each steamer
limited by law to very few. 1t must be ad
mitted that these Chinese merchants speak
with great deal of good sense, and, cOrsid-
ering the circumstances, with u remarkable
degree of moderation.
The arguments and appeals used by those
who are engaged in inflaming the Californian
mind it is hardly necessary for lis to repeat
The most respectable consideration is that the
Chinese make labor cheap and are keeping it
so. There is, however, a deeply seated feeling
of caste prejudice natural, perhaps, but exceed
ingly to be regretted. Tho Chinaman can do
nothing right. All his habits are an abOm' ma
ton. He neither eats nor drinks, nor is no
clothed like European He is an
idolator. working for nothing in land of
Christians who are greatly in favor of high
wages. His shrewdness, his industry, and his
thriftiness are all vices in the sight of those
who hate him. The approximations of tho pub
lie arc truly alarming. One writer breads pes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11
The NETS THIS MORNING.

ForrIGS.-Uostilitics are expected between the
armies of Guatemala and Salvador. - There has
been fighting at New-Lereda, Mexico, near the
American frontier - The transatlantic steam
sbip companies decided to reduce the number OF
VOYAGES. - The members of the Italian Cabinet
were reelected.
DoMEsTIC.-Gen. Babcock, Mr.. Banfeld. and ex-
Attorney General Williams testified yesterday in the
safe burglary case. - Secretary Fish pcremptor-
Ily refuses to give the pledge as to Wmslow de-
mapded by England. - In the State Assembly,
Mr. Forster moved for a commission to frame an
assessment and tax law.
CoNGREss.-ln the Senate yesterday the Silver
Substitution bill passed, with amendments
after speeches by Messrs. Sherman, Morton, Nor
ril w.t., and Bogy; numerous petitions were re-
ceived. - The House passed the River and Har-
Dor BILL under suspension of the rules, by III to
$50: evening sessions were ordered on Legislative
Appropriations Mr.. Banks spoke 2l2 hours in adj
vocacy of the Hawaiian treaty; an inquiry into the
cause of T.. ON Condons Imprisonment in En-
gland was ordered.
CITY AND SUBuRBAN.-A. T. Stewart died at 2
o'clock yesterday afternoon after weeks severe
illness. His estate is estimated ut $oO,OOO,OOO.
g. Messrs Golsen. Roele, and Holland OF
Chicago testified before the Grand Jury against
New-York whisky houses 80 Andreas fuchs was
found guilty of murder in the first degree - A
conference of commercial bodies was held relative
to Dock Department expenditure. - Two men
were killed and three fatally wounded by the fall OF
trestle-work near Paterson, N. j. - defalca-
ton of $40 900 by John Ii. Sell, former teller of
the Security Savings Bank. was discovered. -
Gold, 113, 1875, 113. Gold value of the legal
tender dollar at tho close ssh cents Stocks fairly
active and lower, closing dull.
THE WEArHER.-The Government report predicts
cloudy weather. - In this city yesterday the
weather was sunny and pleasant; thermometer, 4O',
4So, 400.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11

Majesty ust at present. which would have caused quts
panic in tho old times The Queen crosss
to Cherbourg this morning, the Prince OF Wales d 4
st. Petersburg the Duke OF COnnaught s at Gibraltar
even Prince Leopold at Nice SO that for days hs
will be out of the Kingdom, and the royal line will b
represented by the Prince Albert Victor OF Wales, ased
~ years, No Regency has been passed concerning
this young Prince have Lords Justices OF the King
dom been appointed TO take charge OF things during the
absence Of the Sovereign"
OTTAWA, April 1O.-A deputation OF Senaton
and Members from Manitoba have formally invited the
Premier to visit that Province during the ensuing sum-
Mr.. Mackenzie said he would gladly accept their
invitation, il not prevented by public duties.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11

So Il turns out that our conding Chief Magistrate
placed his good name at the disposal of designing
Secretary. The Secretary, thus nicely set up IN
business, seems to have met with reverse" and
in the failure his capital stock-the Presidential
reputation, to wits somewhat impaired. But
Babcock protests that ne, too is of trustfl nature
and that he gave limitless credit to Whitley, and
that it is this abandoned detective who squandered
the moral assets of the concern Whitley appears to
be something Of man, and uters hardly an audible
"squeal;' but, then, that Nettleship- Now, there
is limit to the area over which this wicked-partner
explanation will spread without growing trans
parently thin. Isn't it possible that somewhere III
this chain of actors and factors there can be found
reputation or so sufficiently feeble to need the tonic
of a little vindicatonf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11

Every man whom Lyons testimony placed in
bal light before the Foreign Relations Committee
promptly comes up and swears tina. he wouldn't be-
leve Lyon under oath. 1t is most natural OPINION
10 seems to u.s. however that the testimony OF DIS
interested people to the same effect would be ikeiy
to have good deal more weight. SchehcK'
Park, Mexican, ct al. are compelled to swear
Lyon down. Either they must ruin him. or his
testimony has ruined them But it would look better,
at any rate if they would get somebody else to ex-
press the same bad opinion of Lyon. They are the
people under suspicion, the people whose characters
are in question That of Lyon is merely an incident
TO the investigation, not the object of it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11
Qmussmsnis ano Hleetinss 60 Might.

foorH's THE ArER.-" Henry ""
FIFTH AVENUE TueATER.-" Pidue 80
I,YoEuM TuEArgI-" Black Eyed susan, &C.
OLYMPIC THEATER.-Varety.
PARK TnEATER.-" Brass"
San FRANCISCO MISsrEEIS 49,,
ToNr PASTORS NEW IMEATER.-2 and 8: variety
JJSIoS SoUARx TI.EATER." Ferrccl-"
Rivals"
Ac.nyuy OF DrsIcS Exhibition Of Paintings
CuIcKEnISG U.rI.-Iecture. Bret Uarte.
scHAUs's AIT GALLEEY-Exhibiiion OF "fcncioPe'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11

Despite the efforts of the Mexican Govern
ment, the revolutionary movement is making
progress in the important States of Puebla,
Oaxaca, and Vera Cruz 1t is even feared that
seven other States will secede and form a
separate republic. President Lerdo has evil
IDENTIFY reason to regret that he reduced the
army, and thus afforded Gen. Diaz an oppor-
tunity for revolt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11
LYCEUM TIIEATER.

The attendance here last night was fairy
good. "The Little Rebel" was neatly acted. and tas
and the burlesqus wers received with much fsvos'"
which Admiral Dot did not share.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11

of this city. 1t is, that labor test for such
persons would Immediately diminish their num-
bers, and, among other advantages, would
give some chance of extending help and COM
fort to the few worthy cases occasionally to be
found anon them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11

In France the Chamber of Deputies appears
to have exceeded its powers by annulling the
election of NJ. Rouher, on the ground that the
Prince Imperials foolish letter was can affir-
"mation of dynastic right contrary to the
Constitution" Since, however, the ex-Min-
lister did many unjust and arbitrary acts in his
time, his complaints now are not likely to be
Needed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11
Business Notlfcs.

THE PHILADELPHIA BRANCH OFFICE OF i lie
rRBNE is removed 7l3 Chesnutst fold Masonic Iembe
Subscriptions advertisements received AT regss ~,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11

BY reducing the number of voyages between
this port and Liverpool, the transatlantic
steamship companies hope to concentrate their
business and derive reasonable return upon
the large capital invested. Since the public
will not be Inconvenience, there is no reason
to complain that the several lines are prudently
adapting themselves to the decrease in passen-
ger and freight traffic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11

MIR. Pellcw renders substantial service to
the community, in bringing forward in fuller
detail and again emphasizing the lessons taught
by the comparative statistics Of station-hOuse
dodgers during the first three months for each
of several years past. What shall be done
with the steady and alarming increase of these
people, is a serious problem; and there
can be no doubt that the suggestion
with which Mr.. Pellew closes his letter will
meet with o prompt response from most Of
those substantially interested in the prosperity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11

The nomination Of DR.. Austin Flint, IT,, by Gov.
Tildcn for the position Of Health Officer to the Port
of New-York is an every way satisfactory one. Dr.
Flint possesses qualifications for the post sterling
integrity, and very high order of business capacity.
He is well known as a first-rate organizer, and
would make an able executive. Perfectly RESPONSE
bic Cor all his acts. he would not be likely ever to
i, I'd the Baby act IN cXtenuatiQn of defects at
iriLuted To his administration. When in addition
To personal fitness, it is borne i'll mind that Or.
Flint possesses IA worldwide reputation rs physi-
olcgist il would certainly be graceful thing on
the part Of the Senate promptly to confirm his ap-
pOintment in u non-partisan spirit.
Ii is inferred from some utterances of the CABINET
organ that the President was not dspleased ut Mr.
Danas rejection But how is puzzled public to
ascertain his Excellency's preference when Conk-
ling il allowed to vote way and FrellnghuySen
anothcr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-11

Having finished with ex-Minister Schencks
connection with the Emma Mine business, the
House Committee on Foreign Affairs has
placed itself in an absurd position by permit
ting testimony to be called respecting other
branches of the speculation. The permission
given, Mr.. Schenck begins operations by call
ing fifteen witnesses. If the other side prove
equally prolific, the Committee will be able to
attend to little else during the rest of the ses-
sion.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

Jonathan Case, OF Hoosic. \. Y, is
wealthy and 50 years old. A bright young
widow charmed him and he married her
sIyly. His wedding present was $1,000 in
cash. ''Now, 20 home, said the new wife,
yet all your bonds, mortgages and money
and bring them here will take good care
Of them and YOU" He went, but his
family, having learned Of his marriage, i'm
prisoned him in his house, declaring that
he should not rejoin his wife. He had
made a viii giving them all his property,
aud they did not want to be fooled out OF
it. Mrs. Case sent a carriage and a stout
driver to get the old man, but the effort
filled Then she went herself, and. aided
by a hired man, besieged the house, the
doors Of which were locked Her husband
shouted encouragement to her from a win
dow, and pistols were brandished by both
parties, but she had to 20 away without
linn. The courts will decide.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

The Chicago Times publishes this, but
the public will do as they please about ac
cepting it as gospel truth: A negro known
as Uncle Ben has been found on the
Filous plantation, eight miles from Chap
pell hill, in Washington county, Texas, who
says he was a good-sized boy, blowing the
bellows in a blacksmith shop in Virginia,
at the time of Braddocks defeat in 1854.
He lost his eyesight at about go years of
age, butin the course of20 Years it returned
20 him, and he sees as well as anybody now.
His hair turned white with age, turned
black again, and is now white the second
time. He now masticates with his third
set of teeth He has had If wives, is the
the father of So children. and is hale, hear
" and active. From his statements he
must be 40 or 155 years old. The Cen
tennial can have him if they want him