The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-03-05
NEW IDEAS OF MR.. 4 r. sTTT1RT.-
A Change on the Accented story Of His Hum
HE Mercantile Beginning.


Mr.. Stewards advent into the new world
was That OF young gentleman OF fortune, with
! ample means at his command TO indulge bis
tastes In foreign travel or otherwise. according
| to his inclinations. lie arrived ia New YORK
| fresh from the university with the prestige OF
| high social connections In his own land, which
! gave rim assured welcome In the best homes In
| New York city. In proof ~ this we ind him
G3miciied az the outset IN ;hc ancient family Of
llvingstons; and an Incident OF his life con-
uected with that period has been tortured into
trnnsforming him into a pedagogue-a veritable
that youth OF the family at home from college
during vacation WAS reviewed in his studies by
Mr.. stewart. That story IS mild, however. in
comparison with Others that have found cur
rency. For Instance; A respectable-appearing
man. a few years ago, Informed me thai lie had
known Mr.. Stewart ever since he arst came to
this country, our itinerate peddler. with his
pack on his back, whose good wife kept a small
thread and needle store ON Greenwich street
rived from the source stated | have no knowl-
edge S other than can can be Cleaned from the fact
venture. Mr. Stewards first opening day was a
genuine sensation in the fashionable world Of
Gotham. ! have II from n retired merchant
lie said MIR, Stewart entered the field here
with the prestige of high social connections
tleman Of Independent means, belonging to the
Interior circle of New York's social life. en-
gagng IN trade, marked an era IN those days.
Yes sir very well recall TO mind the array 81
fashionable equpages that crowded about his
establishment on the opening day. Indeed,
there has been no change In that especial feat
ure since. Mr.. Stewart commenced at the top,
aud has retained his place. that's all
4 former employee Of Mr.. stewart says; My
nearly thirty years ago. The result Of the first
Year was not encouraging discovered at its
tlemanly, and neat for the performance Of our
daily duties My board cost me one-half my
salary, or 81 per week. At the close Of the
second year spoke to our general manager for
an Increase OF salary. and he promised TO sub
NIT the matter to Mr.. stewart Nothing came
around. II the matter ever reached Mr.. Stew
art ears, he gave no sign Of yielding to our APP
peals for the Imitation OF our salaries. concluded
after mature reflection TO remain
tlis year and not to purchase single
lutely indispensable to my wants, and by this
means save sufficient TO secure me a steeIdge
passage to the gold fields Of California OF Aus
as above, and was in possession OF S2o', all the
fruits Of my four years labor ia the New World,
and with but "A scanty wardrobe My appeal for
a raise Of salary was this time accompanied by
my ultlmatum OF going forth To conquer another
manager said There win be no raise Of salary in
yonr department; but you have been with us
Tour years. Will give you note To Mr.. Stewart
that he will have something else to offer you
with the managers letter in hand, | pro-
ceeded to Mr. stewards private office. l was
brought TO a sudden halt at the door by a sort Of
sentinel, to whom / had to exhibit my ere
dentials In regular army headquarters style.
Blarsted was announced in n clear and distinct
tone OF voice. was received without emotion
Of any kind, am free 10 confess. In fact
only saw gentlcmans back the owner Was
busily engaged in writing letter, and don't
believe he omitted to cross or 20 dot an /,
from any excitement my advent may have occa-
stoned him. After a long, long time, the pen
stopped, and Well, sir; what can do for you 2
was uttered by the man nj the desk, who never
turned around, his attention being now directed
toward folding and directing the letter he had
just written. | advanced at this recognition Of
my presence, and deposited the general mana,
gers letter on the desk, as the explanation Of
my visit. lie glanced over II hastily, and then
added, SO you are going away, are your |
commenced my little speech. / said behind
hi, back what had hoped TO say TO his face.
lie permitted me to fully state my case In my
own way, without interruption, and sharpening
pencil To keep from yawning, probably. AT the
conclusion, no responded 'You have stated
your case well but will not Increase the wages
moi salary In your department, and | have
nothing else to offer. YOU. How would Il suit
you TO 60 SOUTH / asked whlther2 He re-
piled, south Carolina, Charleston l said l
would go anywhere II the wages Il dropped sal
aryl were made az indueement. Wei, he re,
gladly accept. He seized sheet of paper, wrote
dozen lines or 80 thereon, added the address,
hessTs. X, q 90, Charleston, 4. o., passed Il
oyer his shoulder to me with the words,
STEAMER Southerner starts Tuesday for SIS
His hand struck bell at hle side, the door was
hung open, aud that ended my lIDt, last, aud
only lniiTyipw With A. 4 Stewart Y,