The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-07

stances never had the TO spare to go him.
and only heard OF him through the newspapers
l am now sixty i've years OF age, my
family are all gone away me except
helpless Ny husband died about four years ago. and
am now left destitute. know that II you would
would send me enough to keep me comfortable 10 my
old age would not think OF writing to her directly
now, IN her sad Recommendation matters OF this
kind. enclose my photograph in order that you may
recognize family resemblance. have requested u
lew gentlemen here TO certify to my honesty and ve
racity-gentlemen who have known me for years-so
that you may not imagine that mposter. II
you should write me you will please direct your letter
In care Of Judge tombstone of the Savings Bank, Keo
MARTHA MocLEARY.
THE REFERENCES
KEoxrK, Iowa, April 2sth. 1875
This may certify that we have known Mrs AcClcary
for many years That we know her 20 be an old lady
Edward Johnsons Chairman, Edward Mumm, Clerk
OF Court J. c. Parrott. Postmaster Kcokuk, Iowa,
Patrick Gibbons, Proprietor Gibbons Opera House j.
Il. Burke.
A THREATENING LETTER.
OFFICE ruz SAxrrARIAS MANUFACTURING Co..
A. Coftlandt street.
New YORK, April 81 1870. J
MADAxE-WhiIe In tho Central Park yesterday after
noon, and being in position unosserved, overheard
the following conversation between two we'll dressed
men, whom | should have taken for perfect gentle
men from their outward appearanco:-Sny. Jim
You were telling me the other day OF pan
had In view by you TO make raise
have matured better What is ity kidpap
Mrs Stewart and demand million OF dollars her
ransom. Splendid idea; hut how will you accomplish
IL send her decoy letter waylay her at the proper
point and take her and the driver at tho muzzlc OF
pistol. That Is a bold aud dangerous undertaking.
know her and her turnout well and will not mako
plan does not succeed unother WILL l am your man
even unto DEATH We will talk more ABOUT il at some
suitable time and place. feel 1t my duty to inform
you OF wnat transpircd, that being lorewarned you
nigh: govern yourself accordingly
am with due respect your most n 0esdient
r. S-Plcasc do not mention my name, it might
Jcopardixc my life.
FROM THE BEGLEYs, or LIsBuRN.
APRIL ~, 1876.
MADAxE:-May presume to address a lew lines TO
you. Having With regret tho death OF Mr.. Stew
art, and being the OF his Irish relative,
trust you Will permit me 10 bring myself under your
notice Ny Father, Thomas Begley, OF Iisburn, near
Belfast, Is still living, and Mr. Stewart his rst
cousin. About ten years ago my father sent Of my
making the acquaintance OF Mr.. Stewart and asking
him as relative TO hclp him on in life. My brother
fast for that purpose and with the con.
sent Of his employers Mr. Stewart received
him kindly and offered TO give Kim
that effect. ! do not know, Madam, whether my
brother had the honor then Of meeting you, but his
visit TO Mr.. Stewart was known TO the person who
then head manager, aud he still lives the truth Of my
story can be ascertancd John Begleys health always
yea gave way, and 1t grew worse he had to
ho,.'n ana died almost Immediately. Ny three sons
we're then quite young children and could not cave
nor could AFFORD 70 give up my situation, but
y, 20 see Mr. Stewart aud ask him TO forward ther
va4 Hoaam, to help me and them the near
fienyt of. your late husband. My father is too old
Frgs ~ to write but his responsibility and his rea-
| EsAle Mr.. Stewart can be attestcd by many
| DHAAtk He has four sons Of which | am the
He ! myself am schoomaster and have held
ks me situation II or Is years. think any en-
| N aate Will result IN your receiving good char
and my boys Two o. them are APP
now give my address .Cornagilla Mullaehmorc Mon
Afghan Ireland" trust you viii pardon the liberty
have taken, and that you will kindly notice my appeal
shall feel grateful am madam your obt servant
WILLIAM BEGLEY.
LETTER FROM AN ORPHAN
ALBA. Iowa, May Is, 1870
Mr.. RILToN:-
T. Stewards or rather Uncle always call him. and
think am honest in the matter
and no was the only brother He fMr Stewartl and
my Father came to this country about the same
time or at the time OF tho time of the Rebellion
never remember OF seeing him but once he stopped
with us, having some business with Father as no
always friend Of Fathers all through his lfc
think no would be nine In need Ny Father died
some time ago. and my mother died when was but u
child OF two years old. so you can was left
orphan l married about (l9) nineteen years ago.
have four children living dead. have been toll.
ing along TO get them raised and educated
and It leaves mo not able TO do for them rs ought
| So now give all in your hands attend TOO and
whatever your charges will be want you state aud
please attend to this matter Immediately for me- as
would not hesitate moment Please answer this and
let me know the particulars. | do not ask you TO
do or transact business without recompense, nor
do think you will or would do II without pay. But
whatever allotted 10 you take your share
SO you have the power 70 get It before do So do
hope and pray you wall remember heir OF
some OF The estate you Will oblgc me by answering
your humble servant
MRS DR. MCDONALD.
MRS. CR. J. G. MCDONALD,
Abba, Monroe county, Iowa
THE WOODS ARE FULL OF THEM.
ANNOY, May Is 1870
Mrs. SrRwARr:-I take the Liberty 10 write TO you to
let now that have reasons TO believe mat the
Mr.. A. r. Stewart was relation OF minc my maiden
name is Sarah Stewart anu my native place Is near
Belfast ireland, and learned that is the place he
from and Alexande being famley namc and If you
think am trying to get money from you falls pre-
tence Please send me your address and will come
see you
Please Direct the letter to Amboy, Loe Co Illinois
from Mrs. SARAH BOYD.
have often thought OF gong 70 see him TO see If he
wsssn' some relation Of mne but we are poor and
time thought would write to you
A MODEST APPEAL.
Blue MOUNTAIN, Miss, April IS, 1874
Mr. A. T. SrEwAxr:-
sIK-l will endeavor to write you q short letter in
regard To relation from all accounts are I'M
dowbcdly related my mo her Stewart her parents
born Ireland. they moved from there 70 South
Aa-then 10 this state-my mother has eight children
have three children we're almost entirely broken
up by the war We barely mako a living
understand you are quite wealthy. and though
would apply for aid II you feel disposed 10 help
will be more Than glad to receive 1t II you do not feel
disposed 10 give money anything will be acceptable
Please let INC near from you immediately
Yours Truly
N. /. HANKS
If you doubt refer TO John Mcbride Cotton Plant
John Wright New Albany Hiss or TO J. l. Bonner Due
West $. G. would have written sooner but embar.
assmens would not allow mo 20 write Address
Mrs NJ l.. HANKS
Blue Mountain Tippah Co Miss.
CASE OF 'ISTENcE GEEIr."
MANCHESTER, So Beadfoardroard hume
Ladey STUEAkD:-
hoap that you VIII cxcucs me riting as
have the announcement OF my COUSIN Is death In
the paper which causd me intcnce gref never
TO know wheare he had SETTLED down my couison said
out the Roxi Charter 10 ChasIstown from Belfast
at the aec O. twcntcy one he had Brother named
Sam that Llistcd al the age OF nineteen have never
beard from him since ] have heard that he Is IN the
East Indies Dear couiscn Robert was cald after