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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
A. L. STEWARDS REMAINS.

NOTHING KNOWN OF THEIR REcovERY-DE-
TEcTIvEs STILL AT WORK ON THE CASE
HERALD reporter called at the Chambers street
Office of Judge Hilton yesterday for the purpose of
ascertaning from that gentleman his opinion of the
announcement i'll morning paper setting forth that
the remains Of the late A. T. Stewart had been
cred within the past few days. 1t was
at once ascertained that the head of the
firm invisible to all newspaper representa-
tvcs. Judge Hilton's private secretary, however,
informed several of the latter who were in
waiting that the Judge asked to be excused from all
interviews. as he occupied with the business Of
removing to the Tenth street store and desired to
state that he had no information whatever to impart
to the press. He also wished to have it understood
that he was unwilling to converse ut all on the sub
ice. OF Mr.. Stewards remains. The secretary pro-
duccd small slip of manifold embodying the sub
of the above, and which. he stated, had been
sent to the offices OF the daily papers.
Before the writer left the Chambers street building
Inspector Murray came i'll and at once proceeded to-
ward Judge Hilton's private Office.
'Have you the report in regard to the recovery
of Mr.. Stewards rcmans? inquired the reporter OF
the Inspector.
Inspector Murray have.
what do you think of it?''
'Well. can only say that it is all news to me-
The Inspector here passed into the office and the
writer took his departure.
STRONG HOPES DISAPPOINTED.
During the afternoon HERALD reporter found
Rev. Dr. Rylance. pastor nj st. Marks Church at his
residence in Livingston place. without Whiting for
the writer to state the object of his visit the Doctor
remarked chccrfully, II believe know the mission
you have upon, and III relation to the article
published this morning l may say that 1 know
nothing of its truth otherwise"
Do you think there is any probability of its being
founded on fact?
II am unable to say. as have not seen Judge Hill
ton in five or six days. Neither have seen Mrs.
Stewart in that time, have been confined to the
house through the illness OF my family 1t may be
that the body has been recovered Some four FIVE
weeks ago was in hope. of moral certainty, that
the remains would be restored. but that hope has
failed This reported restoration of the body
may be the outcome OF that had hoped. but don't
know that this report of the finding Of the body has
any connection with what had hoped for. 1t may be
a distinct altogether"
superintendent Walling and Captain Kea1y regard
the reported recovery spurious. They say they
have heard nothing of it, and doubt II Judge Hilton
would keep Pnkcrton's men still engaged II it
true for 10 is said that ten of them have right along
been employed ON the case.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17

THE BATTLE OF CHALMETTE.

To THE EDIroR or THE HERALD:-
Thomas Dunn English is right; stand corrected.
The battle hastily written, without To
my journal and The ballad read the occasion
referred to by Duccliic., u Frenchman attached
to the Louisiana battalion. Ducoct presented copies
to his companions when about to depart for France.
There also piece composed by u Louisianian.
1t represented Jackson's reception ct tho
theatre. WILL in timc, translate both articles.
Ducoilict had, like Mr. English, passed over in
silence the dongs of navy and the part of the
Louisiana battalion stationed at the metairie, but
which reached Chalmette in time to participate in
the battle. believe Fitzgerald Tassstro. former
empioyc OF the State Department, was present at Mr.
pryroux's when Tyrone Power was there. remember
NJ rassistros visits to the battlefield. accompanied
by hr. Peyroux. Power. Tsssistro and Sir Charles
Stewart were frequent visitors at the plantation.
IL Mr.. English Is veteran no might contribute to
the history ot Louisiana by giving his version OF the
battle. Now is the time to accumulate Information.
The chansoncttc of La Garde. &C., Halle La, was
frequently intoncd when the "battsiion boys" were
out of hearing OF the pretty sex Very few Louisi-
anans remember it. IL composed by Du pis*%%c.
Please correct in Battle Chainlctte the folio wing
Instead OF saint ogre il should be saint eyre: of
Pianche. it should be Plalcne OF Jumonvillc dc
Where 1t should he Coulon, Junlonvllc. de vicrs.
Tho Burkijlghains were OF the branche cadcttc of
the dc Nillicrs.
Chevalier dc villiers. to whom General Washington
surrendered For. Necessity, died in New Orleans ian
lso3 Ia the cemetery OF our ancient church Of ~.
Louis this inscription may be resd upon his tonib:-
~,~>~>>D
: eight
Charles Jumonvllc Cuulon de Nilicrs.
Rejection dune flinatrc race.
sans ccsse ceups opposant grand corur
Dams ictrolt scuticr dc rhouncur
Dc SEES aeux toupurs II 70 suivI la trace.
Tyrone Power spent most of his leisure ut Mr.. Ha-
gan 1homas BarIctts Sinnotts, &c. His boas nl,is
continue to be remembered. particularly his
appearance in the Irish Lion" Power was under
the influence One of the pit boys yelled out How
natural" ayes. replied Power. educ TO the gentle
men occupying that pox," aud he pointed the above
named persons T. B.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17

and is little over two years old. She Is owned by
Francisco Guicanello and consigned to Slocovirh
Co., New York. She lett Plymouth. England, Novem-
Der Is. in ballast. and had rough voyage. Last
evening was steering west by south. wind northeast
The wind shifting later to the eastward we stecred
north alf-east and. the wind increased we snort
ened sail. 1t blowing hard and the weather very
thlck, violent snow storm raging Az twelve CLOCK
last night gave up my watch to the mate win al
rections to keep her northeast and to sound Win se
fafhoms and at half-past three twenty fathoms ana
shortly after we struck. showed no signal OF dis.
tress at that time, and refused little later about
seven ocloak) to allow myself and crew to
he taken OF by the life-savng crew, be-
cause fully thought that l might succeed
gan to careen owing to her ballast having shifted,
that gave that hope, and considered our position
daneerous one. saw too, that she haa sprunB
leak and had about eight feet OF water in the hold.
so hoisted the signal, which, being observed we
were brought off. The captains name Is Pietro
Mazzan. The Italia is 625 register but looks to
be about 1000 tons a. being in ballast and resting
the bar much of the coppered bottom can be seei
AZ present the sea is not very rough but should u
blow hard from the northeast during the night her
fate is sealed. Should the continue calm 1T is
probable that the Coast Wrecking Company may at
high water ease her position and save the vessel.
The scene on the beach during the rescue OF tho
crew OF the bark was an animated one, the crowd
being divided into two gangs, one OF which hauled
the brooches buoy out TO vessel the other having
the tail rope which brought the buoy back to the
beach with it's precious freight and each cargo was
discharged on the sands hearty cheer from
the crowd greeted them q welcome. Russell
White was on the beach with VOLUNTEER crew and
begged repeatedly of Keeper Vannoe to be- allowed to
have the use of the lifeboat that he might bring the
entire crew from the wreck without subectng them
to the danger and delay experienced III the use or the
buoy. In answer to his last request for the boat
Keeper Vannote replied, in the presence of your re-
porter. that he could not let him have it, he
Nannote responsible for it, and would not trust
1t to any else. White seemed much disappointed
but lent his aid the beach in the rescue OF the
wrecked crew. The instruments OF the captain and
the clothing OF the crew remain on board.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
THE ExpRESSMEN'S CONVENTION.

The second day of the meeting of the Convention
OF the Exprcssmcn's Mutual Bcncht Association met
yesterday at the Metropolitan Hotel. Vice Prcsi-
dent Weir occupied the chair. General b. y.
sanford, vice president of Adams Express, New
York. L. A. Fuller, Springfield, ILL.,. division
superintendent OF the United states; +. W.
Sloan, Of indianapolis, division superintendent
Of the American; J. c. Babcock. treasurer Adams
Express. and W. HUT. superintendent Of National
Express at Albany. were among the members OF tho
organization present. The question ct amending
into Committee OF Tho Wnolo. After q lengthy
discussion various amendments were adopted
and the committees and reported action 10
the Convention, whercupon all the matters relative
thereto were rc4crfei to the Committee the Con-
stitut;on and Bylaws. After adjournment the Con-
constitution was Substantially adopted. Among
tho changes ms<le ia the constitution tho
substitution OF b.cfial Tor annual meetings aud tho
increase of tho number OF the Executive Committee
from six to nine members. The election of officers
for the ensuing term OF two years took place with
maker Baltimore. Vice Prcsident--Jamcs o. Fargo.
New York. GRAND Secretary and Trcaruref--suther-
land Dewitt, of Elniira. Y. Executive Committee
10 serve tor four ycars--H w. Dwight springfield.
Mass; IL. Hayden, 81. Louis; j. >. Hubbard, Detroit
Mich, and A. u. kecnor, ~ Baltimore. For two
years-W. q. Yates, Cleveland; j. Il. Floyd, Chicago;
NY.
The Convention adjourned 10 NEE. at Cincinnati
on tho third Wcdncsda, in January, 1881
The members ~ the Convention last night at
tended ball given TO them by the american Express
Company at Irving Hall, aud to-day will enjoy q
breezy excursion in che arb0r aud Will visit thu
GUS public Institutions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
DELAYED MAILS.

The foreign mails not despatched yesterday
via Liverpool per White Star steamer Adriatic Post
master James issued o notice that an extra mail
would be made up the Post Office, closing as fol-
lows Regular mail at halt past nine A. NJ. and a
supplementary mail at half-past ten A. M. This is
the first instance since the establishment of the line
that White Star steamer failed to sail on the day she
advertised to leave, but the Adriatic will sail
positively this morning.
The Southern mai! due in this city at a quar-
ter to seven yesterday morning came in two hours
late; the Western mails four hours behind
time. Advces from local agents along the lines
OF the Hudson River Harlem, Erie, Pennsylvania,
New York Central and Eastern roads report the prev
alence of very heavy snow storms. with furious
drifts All the mails are either late or absolutely
stopped and the indications point to serious delay
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17

NJ. were indecent in the extreme. Between New York
and Jersey City communication was incons'ant. The
sengers who understand the mysteries OF ebb and
flood fortunate. while Others. who permitted
business to determine their hour OF crossing We're
compelled to submit to the vagaries OF one OF the
most comfortless OF days.
sLEIGHING IN THE
Foul and discoored the great snow heaps are to-
day their virgin beauty was yesterday most attract
i've Long before the storm ceased the 1ngling of
tuneful bells made the streets and avenues merry
with their seasonable melody. Fifth avenue
pecially gay and at five in the afternoon there was
continuous procession OF sleighs from Thirtieth
street to Central Park. New York never saw gaycr
turnout Than that of yesterday. The bottom was
hard and frozen just ripe and ready for the coming
snow. The snow itself WAS in prime condition and
packed rapidly as it fell and better still it yielded
to the pressure OF the dancing seeds In the Park,
where skating has been the order OF the DAY, was
scene of lively jolity that might smooth the fur
rowed brow of Time himself and send the hot blood
of youth into the shrvelled veins of age. Family
cutters bright and dashing as sunbeams
in the morning; single sleds, livery coaches
Of maIeshts iied the PARK The air was cool not
cold. There was no wind. The storm had ceased,
and amplest opportunity was afforded to all who
ION the road" Well known drivers speeded equally
well known horses, and the customary gatherings
were held ut Pop Ryans Gabe Cases and the rest.
NIGHT SCENES.
At ten O'Clock last night the lower part of the city
was deserted. The ferryboats made their trips more
rapidly Occasional sleighng parties hlrrahed along
the Broadway line. Belated mails from Boston and
the West made the Post Office busy. Deadlocks oc-
Cured on the Third Second Blocker and Belt line
roads. The extra of the 'I roads switched
OIL. The ruins OF the great fire shone brilliantly in
the light of the moon. that threw it's dancing
beams arabesquery OF icework which
recalled recollections of the iced FACADE
OF Barnums Museum many years ago. The scrape
OF the industrious shovel made money II not melody
all along the line, and hundreds OF men and boys
thanked heaven tor the snow that gave them bread
Walking was next to impossible. The streets were
impossible and If the weather predictions are ver-
fled the beautiful snow will in a few hours become
beautiful slush and arctics will be in demand.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
RAILWAYS BLOCKED IN CENTRAL NEW YORK.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

LIZ IELEiEAPd III LIE hEhALD.
SYRACUSE, JAM 16. 1879.
During the past twenty-four hours this region has
been visited by heavy fall of snow, which, follow
ing close the heels of the recent blockade has
fully alarmed the railroad authorities and not with
out cause Although the storm may now be said to
be at end three IF the five roads centreng in SYRIA
cuse seriously troubled.
The Syracuse Northern road, which only
opened Tuesday last, after being entirely closed
for full week, again obliged to suspend travel
yesterday. The train sent out early this morning
five hours reaching Liverpool five miles north OF
the city, and returned to the city.
The Oswego branch of the Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western Railroad ran no trains to-day, that which
left Oswego in the morning got further than LAM
Barney Macauley and his Uncle Dan'l'' COM
pany showed in at Oswego and Kate Claxton and
company, billed to play in Oswego tonight, were
forced to remain in this city,
On the New York Central road the trouble has been
encountered on the Eastern division The passenger
trains have been moved. but not at all on time.
Freight traffic has been abandoned nothing but stock
being kept moving. Between this city and Sche-
nectady there twenty seven freight trains stalled.
Six engines have been received in this city from
the Albany works to help the superintcndents.
The depth of snow is between six and fifteen
inches, and it is of very troublesome sort.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
THE STORM IN PENNSYLVANIA.

PrrTsBURG JAM 16. 1879.
The heavy fall of last night has delayed trains
on most of the roads three to five hours. The fast
line on the Pennsylvania Railroad which left this city
last evening with six locomotives. nine hours be-
hind time ut Altoona: western trains the same
road dcayc from two to five hours The road il
open now and trains will run schedule
inn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
IN BROOKLYN.

The heavy proved of great incon-
venience to travel in Brooklyn. The the va
rious horse railroad lines drawn by double teams
and were at intervals of from ten to fifteen min
utes several Of the routes. The snow plough was
kept constantly going over the roads and
the companies were put to the expense OF employing
hundreds of snow-shoveers to clear the sides OF the
tracks The livery stable keepers and private
of seighs got out their runners and placed them i'll
order tor the promised season of sleghing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
STILL SHOWING AT THE EAST.
INK TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. ]

Bf TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NEwroKr, X. L., Jan. 49, 1879.
Newport is now experiencing the heaviest snow
storm which has been hero for years, snow
having commenced falling at two o'clock this morn
ing and shows no signs OF abating At this hour,
nine =. NJ the fall amounts to twelve inches
The New York boat arrived on tune this morning, but
none will leave this cni of the route tonight for
No
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
rRAMpS' HAVEN.

Amovement is on foot in Paterson to have a bill
introduced in the New Jersey Legislature compelling
the Board of Freeholders to provide hard labor
for the convics in the county Jail Under the present
system the jail is perfect haven for tranips and
idlers who live In luxurious case during tile Geld
weather. SO famous has the jail become for its com
forts that ut the first appearance OF cold weather
there appear large number OF tramps, who
manage to secure permanent winter quarters.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
NOTHING roE THE POOR.

The special committee appointed by the Kings
county Board of Supervisors to confer with the
county Charity Commissioners in regard to aiding
the distressed poor of the city of Brooklyn reported
to the Board yesterday that nothing definite had
suited from the conference. Supervisor Byrne then
offered resolution that $4,000 worth of coal be-
purchased Tor the poor and that the money for tho
payment OF the be taken from the heating and
vcntilating account. Supervisor Egof claimed that
there were enough private charitable organizations
in the city to care for all the poor. Supervisor
Byrne's resolution not adopted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
TRAINS BEHIND TIME.

BUFFALO. n. Y, Jan. 16, 1872
1t has stopped showing. the weather is moist ard
there is wind. Trains on the New York Central
and Erie roads generally from six to eight hours
behind time. The Lake Shore trains are few hours
late. The Canada roads nearly on time. At East
Buffalo there arc about fifty OF cattle, twenty
five of hogs and twenty of sheep in the
yards, partly through consignmcnts. and there
reported to arrive thirtysix of cattle and twenty
two of hogs. The late storm VIII probably pre-
vent any shipments inside of forty-eght hours.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
RAILROAD AND STEAMBOAT DELAYS.

Boston, Jan. IL. 1879.
Tho snow storm has been very general to-day
throughout New England. 1t was very severe i'm
New Hampshire. the being foot deep several
places. Trains have been delayed several hours
all roads. About foot of has fallen in this
city. The steamboat train which due at FALL
River at twenty minutes past seven o'clock two
hours late. Tho New York boat lett at quarter past
nine o clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
THE STORM AT PORT JEEvIs.

Pom JERyIs. N. Y. Jan. 16. 1870.
severe northeast sct-in about eleven o'clock
last night and continued up to two O'Clock this after
Ioon OBTAINING trains on the Eric road from to
five hours. The train tho Port Jervis and Mon
ticello railroad made its regular trip with slight
detention. Snow has fallen to the depth of fifteen
inches throughout this section
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
ALONG THE HUDSON.

PoUGHKEEPsIE. N. Y. Jan. 16, 1879.
1t has been showing along the Hudson since three
o'clock this morning At six O'Clock p. NJ. the storm
lulled. All the trains bound south the Hudson
River Railroad are two three hours behind time,
and the north bound trains are from thirty minutes
to an hour behind
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
IN NEWARK,

Rich owners Of sleighs and livery stable keepers
in Newark are in high glee over the heavy fall of
snow and yesterday the silver bells of the sledges
tintnnabulated numerously the avenues and roads
leading to the country. The snow caused consider
able interruption of horse traffic, and in
cases small lines were showed UP. Delays on the
steam railroads also occurred
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
HEAVY SNOW on THE DELAWARE.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO TIE HEaALp. ]

EAsroS, Pa JAM L. 1879.
severe storm ragged here all of last night
and the greater portion of to-day. The fall was
about twenty inches. In the mountain regions OF
this section il much greater Several parties
who were ont slcghing last night snow
bound and number of tn, ladies suffered severely.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17

Faulkner's planning mill, Freeman street. caused
breakaso that sent the roof from the Freeman street
side through to the adjoining alley aud carrying to
tine ground the entire second story which contained
very heavy machinery. The and north wall also
fell outward. The damage To the building and ma
chinery Is estimated at from $4,000 to $4,000
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17

RAILROAD COLLISION CAUSED BY THE STORM.
INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE, Fort ERIE, Jan. 16, 1872
During binding storm early this morning
two engines collided in the yard of the Canada South
ern Railway, at this place. They came together with
terrific force and were totally disabled track had
10 be built around the wreck to allow the trains to
pass The road was blocked about seven hours. No
one WAS hurt
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
ON LONG ISLAND.

The railroad trains on Long Island were not ma
terially interrupted, the snow not having drifted
Ploughs kept running the main lines
and branches during the night.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
TRAINS DELAYED BY SNOW.

ALBANY, Jan. 16, 1879.
snow storm has prevailed here all day. Trains in
all directions from three to four hours behind.
The morning train from New York reached here at
about half past four o'clock this afternoon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
THE OHIO RIVER.

CAIRo ILL.,, Jan. 10, 1879.
heavy field of ice. about midnight last night.
stove in and sank the barge Perry Ihrope of Pavens
tow, lying at the bank loaded with grain and -four.
The weather is clear aud pleasant and the river is
clear of ice.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
SHOWING AND VERY COLD.

Troy, N Y, Jan. 16, 1872
heavy snow storm commenced last night, the
fall having reached this morning depth of twelve
inches II is still showing hard. The thermometer
has stood at oil the morning. Trains from the
West on the Central road were six hours late.
The northern roads were only half an hour behind
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
MINING STOPPED SNOW.

louisville, Pa, Jan. 16, 1879
Work has been stopped in number of mines in
the vicinity OF Ccntralia by the heavy fall of snow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
PLENTY OF SNOW.

PROVIDENCE, IL. l., Jan. 16, 1872
The snow storm, after fifteen hours duration,
cleared of this evening. slcighing will be excellent
when the snow is beaten down.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
MILL CRUSHED ny SNOW.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 16, 1879.
About two o'clock this morning the enormous
weight OF snow upon the roof OF Messrs. Taylor 4
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
THE CITY CANVASS.

Owing to the severity of yesterdays storm
tho General Committee TO Canvass for City Charities.
whose Office and warehouse are at No. 1872 South
Fifth avenue, has been compelled TO suspend opera
tons till Monday next, when those parts of the city
that not yet been called subscribe will be-
industrousy csvassed By agents of the organization.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
THE ROANOKE RIVER FI,EsHEr
QUARANTINE AND YELLOW FEVER.

NUKFULk, va, jan. TO- 1873.
The recent rise In the Roanoke River has subsidized