The New York Herald Newspaper, June 7, 1876, Page 3

AN AVALANCHE OF HEIRS —t.____ Two Thousand Kinsmen of A.T. Stewart Announce Themselves. AND STILL THEY COME! Pen and Ink Portraits of an Army of Poor Relations. THE SPIRITS HEARD FROM. These letters are trom people of both sexes and show a great desire on the part of the writers to participate in any benefits that might accrue from their proposed division of the property reterred to, The Hurazp reporter found considerable difficulty in getting permission from Juage Hilton to publish the lettera, but after consulting emi- Rent counsel he decided tuat he would give part of the correspondence, the rest being filed away for future reference, In giving them Judge Hilton alluded to the fact that from the number of letters pouring in—there being twenty-two in one mail—some people might imagine that the entire human race, of all colors and conditions, might claim affiliation and kinship with the late Mr. Stewart. It seems that Mra Stewart receives very many letters every day, some of which are quite disconnected, while others border on the profane. Some of the letters are humor- ous and request the widow of the dead man to Proceed to divido the estate and to be sure and answer their letters at once. Others are of a jocuse sharacter, and on the part of the writers there 18 a statement that they do not believe that they have any of the blood of the Stewart family coursing in their veins, but if there is any money to be distributed, to please ‘‘send it along at once,’”? as one of the sub- acribers to a note states. Ireiand waz never so bonored before by the multiplicity of her children with heraldic references to their ancestry. In fuct, Ulster teems with claimants, and the shade of Anneke Jans must retire for ao while. Dno letter was received trom a personal friend of the iate A T. Stewart who lives in Ireland, and from this letter it appears that A. T. Stewart's lather’s sister, whose child Mr. James Bailey slaims to be, was named Mary Begley, instead ot Bailey, and that Mr. Stowart during his lifetime recognized the claim and paid the funeral expenses of the deceased many years ago The letter referred to is Printed bolow, tho others being quite character- \stic and showing a well drawn portraiture of life ip many phases, Many of the letters will prove inter- tsting reading to the fair sex, as they contain revela tions of domestic troubles and, griels and hope and despair, such as can only be found in real life, There \ea letter from Mra, McCleary, of Keokuk, which is tather peremptory in its nature, and with it was a tin jype Mkeness. of herself in cap and mantle, havipg features. of. considerable firmness, Mrs, MoCleary _Jeems angry that Judge Hilton should not recognize her and admit her claim at once as the only living relative of Mr. Stewart, and like an old lady she speaks her mind rather freely. Among other letters is one from Mr. Charles Edward Stewart, a name of onomantic memory, in which he shows the genealogy of the Stewart family as he found it in the crumbling old church of Drumboe. This record, it is claimed, shows the descent of the branch of the family whose Tate. issue were cousins to the dead merchant They seem to have started into Ireland and probably re- ceived lands there on tho Ulster plantations about the time that James Il. ran away from Ireland after the battle of the Boyne, It is a story of the names of a dead and gone race in the old village churchyard of Drumboe, over whom hostile armies have since tram- pled and tought, FROM THE VICAR O¥ DERBIAGHY, Dexaiaguy Vicaracr, Dunuurry, Bruvast, May 11, 1876, Mavau:— The thought has occurred to me that if you were made aware of their coudition you might like to aid two aged parisbioners of mine, bamed James and Anne Carrick, who claim kindred with your late honored husband. They are brothor and sister, ving together in a very humble, but clean and orderly littie cottage, in the village of Stoveyiord, parish of Derriaghy, about jour miles irom Lisburn. For many months past the brother, who is the elder and more infirm of the two, ‘Was confined to his bed and tenderly nursed by his good sister, A small pension of three pence a day, with the very little the sister can ei by needlework, the pro- ind occasional kelp from ighbore is all they have to subsist on; and yet acy is such that they do not plead poverty or ¢, a8 others do, irequeut appeais ior help, In the course of conversation, during a recent visit, James Carrick told ne how, when boys together, the late Mr. A. T. Stewart and be often occupied the same bed. I have ventured to write thus on their beball, without their knowledge or any suggestion on their purt. think- ing that perhaps you would be glad to relieve such de- cent piventy, and make two such desercing people a little more comfortable in their old age and intirmity. If they were capable of earning a livelinood fo: them- selves I would not think of doing so, as 1 do every- thing in my power to discourage begging appeals from any who can work for their bread. 1 cannot but think that had the late Mr. A. T. Stewart been made aware of the existence and condition of these worthy people he would, ufier due investigation, have made dowe little provision for them. I am personally known to the Rev. John Hall, D. D,, who will, | have no doubt, satisty any inquiry you may wisu to makeas to the value of my testimony. Hoping you will pardon my thus intruding upon vou, and decm my interest in these humble Christians, members of my flock, who love God's word ana prayer, a sufficient apology, | have the honor to be, madame, your faithiul servant, SAMUEL M. MOORK, M. A., Vicar of Derriagby, near Lisburn, + ‘BE WAS A SMALL MAN.” 4 Honxspaue, May 16th, 1876, Hon, Judge Hittox:— Dar Sin—I suppose you are not awaro that Mr. A. T. Stewart had relatives liveing at bis death through the newspapers some time previous to his death staied he had pone I denied it in a letter to Mr. A. T. Stew- art some months before be died Mr. Moses Stewart who lived and died in Courtright Centre Delaware county State of New York was a relative they say ho wasa wall man, he has two grandchildren stul liveing. the mother of two of these grandchildren who is pow deaa Staited x number of times that A. T. Stewart of New York City was her cousin her name before she was married was Laura Stewart Daughter of Moses Stewart, Yours Truly T,S. BROWN. “DEAR AUNTY S1RWART.” Warzntows, Jefferson county, N. Y., 3d, 1876, Draw Aust Conxeiia StTRWART:— Dear Friend--1 was alraid I had made some mistake about the bank. Iwas in my une! mployment a great whiie, cleven years in all, worked in tho underclothing shop, ladies’ and gent’s clothing wade \p this shop besides 1 clerked it m the stores for uncle; dut | assumed another Name while I was. with uncio and in bis empioyment, Mr. Curtis remembers my being there, they is 20 persons more in want of heip than I am and sufters as I do because I am poor picuse do what you can right off Aunty Stewart your neice, Mrs. MATTIE STEWART im caro of Mrs, Martha M. Varker. “& PRIVATE IN COMPANY 3B.” Lavayerrs, Ind., April 1870. Mrs, A. T. Strwant, City of New York, N. Respected Mavan—Hav' read a copy of y t "s will :n tho Newspapers, and tinding ement of bis ample Estate was entrusted to you er the advice and and assistance of several legal Gentle gentiomen and and personal iriends of mauy Years starding | have come to the conclusion to submit & matter of rather # delicate wavure to your kind and 1 trust iavorable consideration, When in the service of the United States as a pri in Company 3 fad Regiment of Indiana Volunteers im the War of the Rebetiion (ip which war I served three years and four months) while lying in the hos- pital at Nashville, Tenn, sick and in great distress, I remembered that my father bad told me that 1 was a fecunt cousin of A. T. Stewart, the wealthy merchant of New York city, and im my extremity | wrote a let ter to bim, whieh be kindiy answered, as he did alse anothe, 1 wrote to him afer my revurn to Indiana— in my last letter, in whieh 1 made mention of my dis- abled condition, being paralyzed from the etfects of my service in the war, and advised me to come to New York city and he would asst me to get a situation where I vould support mysel and small family. | was unable tu yo and he jas since goue, | trust, to a better world, “where sickness, Sorrow, pt Are tell w and when you mect hin there, and to the question, how did you dispose OF tye “Stewart ship” 1 leit you in the lower world? you will be able to say, “About Righ:—to the beat of my knowledge and beliel—Among manny acts of bevevolence and pits to the meritorous ri remember giving a poor disabled relaiive of yours, Who lived 1 Indiaoa—who claimed to be a second cousin Of yours, the small sum of §$——, In bis lever acknowleging the receipt of it he expressed tauep grati- tude, abd suid he was a son oF your consip, Chas. C. Btewart, of Hamiitou county, Ohio, Respectfully yours, WAL F, STEWART. P. S.—You will please give my cage proper considera. Hon and a¢t as you think proper, aud | will be content with your veru ald you demre further evidence vouchers as to the trath of my statements, 1 can them. Ww.FS and furpish by. Mrs, Srewart;— Deak Mavpaux—While tal with a lady this morn- ing, who sa friend of yours your late husband— Sho tell into a deep trance—and said, Will some one here write to my Wile A. T. Stewart and toll her that I now find how much I left behind me which I now wish some one to do for me with my help. You cam do them eo much, ve them so much pain, sickness & sorrow by keeping watch & thinking for them» in a body, but not indiviauaily, You know they al! hve in poor, unhealthy houses; all suffer, more or from_malurieux. I want you to wnt Dr. Moore, Broadway, and get thousands of bis litle books on chills and fevers, headache and other family medicmes, and see that every boy & girl in the establishment has one to read so if they-aro sick they will know where to find a safe cheap remedy. 1 knew the Dr and know he is a truthtul afd a reliable man—This will cost you nothing—The judge will send tor the books & see that they are thourally distribuwd among my ie—Do not say this is a trick of some speculater but believe it as the medium writes —I ain as Fr in tho spiritual hfe asf was rich in the when in Earth hte—I now see how much ie working people and not cogt mi had I done thts I should now have their blessing which would be go much capatal in spiritual life—I must now try to impress some one to do for me that work which Teh un dane betane I oda progrena or bo free from tbe cares of my earth life—Do this that I may feel that I have taken one step in spiritaal growth. +» [No signature.) RESPECTABLE SOLICITATION. Smravitie, Ont, April 24, 1876, Mrs, A. T, Stuwart: Dxarn Mapau—Having beard with grief of the death of your busband, I would fain offer condolence, and especuilly as I believe myseit to be w niece of ycur lato husband, My father’s name was Daniel Stewart and my mother’s maiden name was Mary Skelly; they were married by Rev. Mr. Sims, I think, in whe county of Antrim, Ir Mr. A. T. Stewart's father’s name— if ho was my unclo—was Arthur stewart, His mother's pame, I think, was Hopkins, She was a large, stout woman, He owned the estate of Tereloscan, or Tere- loschan (spelling this from sound), im the county ot Antrim, Ireland. There were at least two brothers beside A. T. Stewart and my futher—Jobn and Charles, My father was drowned near the Cape of Good Hope and Charles was killed. With the exception of your family there are none of tbat Stewart family but my sister and myself left. If tnis is not the tamily ot which your husband was such a distinguished member I do not claim any relationsbip. If you will give the matter any cousideration | will be most happy io give any further information that you may desire to establish the relationship of your Husband and myseif. I may as well state plainly whut you probably are ex- pecting—tbat Iam tn very poor circumstances, and if of the same familly with your late husband out of the great abundance which he haa le(t what would by you ve considered a mere trifle would be a great deal to me and my poor family, We are almost without the means of subsistence now, and the prospect in the future is even darker. If not of the same family I ask nothin; but would be pleased to have this letter answered, believe myself to be a niece of late Mr. A. ‘T. Stewart. Tam hving inSmithville in the county of Lincoin, On- taria, Canada. 1 would refor you for any iniormation concerning me to parties living ip the villago and know- ing me_ well iz., Dr. McMurchie, Robt. Murga- p troyd, J. P,; Martin Lally, Geo. Brant, Revd, Mr. Stobbs, W. P. Buckbee or Robt. Thompson, J. P., post master. Tam most respectfully yours TARE STEWART? BURNS, per D, McM. TOO LATE TO SEE HIM PERSONALLY. Proctorsvitg, Vt. Apr. 26th, 1876 Judge Hittoy . Dear Sir 1 am surprised to learn by the papers that the late A. T. Stewart w: cousin of mine. Wecame over from Ireland about tho same time, but know nothing ‘of each other then he sailed from Belfast & landed a: N. Y. as 1 suppose I sailed trom Londonderry & landed at Quebec, his father was my own Uncle Thoy a; we were both named after our Uncle Alexander; I have long been satisfied of this bave written him once but received no reply and was tnudiding to have bad an interview with him this sum- mef but am to late to seo him personally, 1 have no relatives in this couutry by my name now, I would be jad to hear from Mrs. A. T. Stewart in regard to it, oage Go me the kindness and greatly oblige ananxious friend. Very Respecttully ore i ALEXANDER STEWART, Proctoraville Vt, DEAD, OB COULD TELWALL ABOUT HIM. Afni 29 1876 Mt. Carmel Mr neyey Hrttox KIXp 3iR—you will be suprised at this letter but pray read it though before you cast it away 1 would hav Titen betore this time | was noserten un tll now that my mother was a relation of A. I. Stewarts her name was Rachel Stowart her fathers name was James Stew- art and her mothers name was gone she was boro Ir- land in the provence Og oad ‘utr near Beljust sie w: ae jecent and an rased a strict precbitiels ai i Rave herd her suy she had cousin in new york adry good merchant that was very welthy she saw him once after she cam to this country. my mother is dead or she coul tel) all about Mr Stew- arts age 1 supose she has thre chidrem liven i am the younges i wil be filty two if i live to the 17 of next May ican find out mor by riting to my oldest sister pleas Jet Mrs Stwart know this and yoa will oblige Racust Jons to henry Initon pleas ansr this soon and direct yo leter to the state of Ohio Ciearmount Ca Union town ship Mt Carmil po pleas excuse poor riting for i dont write olten Racug. Jonxs AN ORFHAN WITH A FATHER AND MOTHER, New York, May 24, 1876, Mr. Judge Hittow Deak Sim—I understand that you have charge of my Dear Dead late Deceased cousin, Alexander T. Stewart, I am his‘only male cousin, and did not know in which IT poor it til I saw =, Bible the otber day, have a record of the Stewart family, am Jittle orphan, with only one farther and moth would like to have about $10,000 to go in b: with, It you do not send it to me in a week | will prove who I am, and you will wish you had sent me the cash—Send it to me through box 96 of the Sun office. Your true friend, R, 3. STEWART, 4 COUNTY CAVAN MAN SPEAKS. Bautixags, Cavan, Ireland, May 18, 1876, Dear Sir—1 um requested by one of my parishioners to write to you on her behal! widow, Mrs. Sarah Scott ste says she is second cousin to tho Jate Mr. A. T. Stewart by his mother whose maiden name was Lucy Clarke trom Cicnes, her mother was Eliza Scott, Witliam Scott's sister, ber iather formerly lived in Cavan. If Mrs. Soott’s claim will be taken under your kind consideration as being a Reiation to the late Mr. A. T. Stewart I trast she will not be forgotten, Mrs. Scott would heve sent in her claim before this but it was only a few days ago she got the New York Times of April 14 1876 giving an account of Mr. Stewart's funeral ‘“‘under the heading of Mr. Stewart’s Will whether there are any nezt of kin who desired to be heard.”* Waiting your renly, 1 remain traly yours EDWD roTTERLON, A. B., Incumbent of the Parish of Bailintemple, Mr, Lrpaxy. INDUSTRIOUS MARY BRENNAN. Lispurx, May 16, 1876, Dear Sin—I am ture you will permit mo on behalt of Widow Mary Brennan née Stewart to make somo suggestions to Mrs, A. T, Stewart and yourself, a very early period of my lite | had become acquainted with several of the reiatives of the late merchant of Broadway, and among others was that of Mary Bren- gan. She is daughter of the late Johu stewart, of Geerstown Maze and fall couzin of Mr. New York, Two of her surviving sisters sh reside ove in Lurgan ond the other io Giasgow, I don’t know these women but have Jong respected Mra. Brenpan as a well to do industrious woman who with great credit has got thro’ the world so far and even now that she is & grandmother manages to keep herself by hard work. My object in writing this letter is simply to state that havmg had considerable experieuce in eh matiers that it might be well if whatever money you and Mr, Stewart thought fit to set apart tor that purpose should ve paid these poor poopie in weekly instalmenis—ot course | merely take the jiberty of throwing out this suggestion that it might be consid- ered. lL wrote you three weeks ago about the Lodging Houses for widows of cotion operatives. You will recollect that im course of our conversation at Glenmore aud when we presented the AppREss to Mr, Stewart, | nad some talk with him on the subject, and when [ said we (the Trustees) had stil £200 and only wished 11 to be supplemented you said ‘whatever may be done in the case wd only be done by Mr, Stewart himse(f? It would be a matter ot regret to all those who delight to think of the Stewart bounty that there Shuaid Lot be some iasting memorial of 1 in Lisburn, Believe me, dear sir most truly, &e. Rov. Judge Hu-toy. . HUGH McALL. “AN OWN COUSIN TO MR. STEWART.” Beruixctoy, Vt, April 20th, 1876. Hon. Hexry Hivos ;— Deax Sik—Mrs. ixavelia Boyle has been for the Inst cight or vine yeurs a veneticiury of my parish, and ax be 18 a faithtus Christian woman, willing to do ail she can ior herseil, we are very gind to give her a portion of the charitable offerings of vur peopie; but she being | gh own c.usin of Mr, Stewart, lately deceased, it scems fo us that something might be done Jor her out of we wealth of her own kindred. She wa shter of James gow Susan Canniogham and was bora in Dou ireland, August 1, 1799. Ber father was a orovher of Mr, Stewart's mother, Exther (Cunniugham) Svewart, We take the liberty of bringing her to your notice, and to that of Mra. Stewart, not at her suggestion, but a a simple act of justice to her, knowing as we do her worthiness, her poverty and ber infirmities. 1 remain, sir, Your ovedient servant, BAe ATWILL, Keetor of St. Paul's chareh, Burlington, Vt. THE OLD LADY OF KEOKUK, * Kroxux, Towa, April 28th, 1876, Judge Hittox, of the aie firm of A. I, Stewart & Co, corner of Chanibers and Broadway, N, Y. Kesvecrey Sin—The wudersigned humbly begs leave to state, that she is the only nexrest uving relative of the late Alexander Tarney Stewart bem, brother's childreu—the children of Alexander and Rovert Stewart. A. T. Stewart was the only child of Alexander stewart, Joon, Thon Rovert, Isaac, Mary and Betue and Martha Stewart were the chiluren of Rovert Stewart— all of whom, I believe are dead except mywelf, A. 7. Stewart jcit home someten or twelve years betoro | did, I lett {)) 1834 and came to Ohio, alterwards moved out here with ty husband. Every place was then wilderness, and being in rather straightened circum: ' NEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 1876—TRIP stances I never had the means to to go see him, iy only heard of him through the newspapers. am now sixty ive years of age, my family are all gone away trom mv except one who is partially deat and dumb and almost helpless. My husband died about four years ago, and 1 am now left destutate. I know that if you would make known the circumstances to Mra. Siowart she would send me enough to keep me comfortable in my old age, I would not think of writing to her directly ‘now, in her sad bereavement—about matters of this kind, I enclose my photograph in order that you may recognize a tamily resembiance. { have requested a few gentlemen here to certily to my honesty and ve- racity—gentlemen who have known me for years—so tbat you may not imagine that 1am an imposter. If you should write me you will please direct your letter in care of Judge Johnstone, of the Savings Bank, Keo- kuk, lowa, 1 remain, very reap ry MARTHA McCLEARY. THR REFERENCES, Ksoxex, lowa, April 28th, 1876 This may certify that we have known Mrs, McCleary for many years. That we know her to be an old lady of honesty, integrity and veracity. Edward Jobnstone, Chairman, Edward Mumm, Clerk of Court, J, C. Parrott, Postmaster, Keokuk, lowa, Sprugue & Gibbons, M. Gregg, J. M. Shelley & Son, gr ate Proprietor Gibbons’ Opera House, J. urke, 4 THREATENING LETTER. Orvice oF tax SAsrTaRIAN Maxuractusixe Co., 44 Cortlandt street, New York, April 27, 1870. Mrs. A. T. Srawant— Mapame—W hile in the Central Park yesterday atter- noon, and being ina position unodserved, | overheard the following conversation between two. well dressed men, whom I should huve taken for periect gentic- men from their outward appearanco:—Say, Jim? You were ee | me the other day of a pian bad in view by you to make a raise. [ have matured a better one. What ie? pap Mrs. Stewart and demand a million of dollars tor her Yansom. Splendid idea; but how will you accomplish it? Send ber a decoy letter, waylay her at the proper point aud take her and the driver at the muzzle of a istol. That isa bold and dangerous undertaking. I now her and her turnout and will not make a move unless I know that it is perfectly safe. If one plan does not succeed pnother wil, 1’ am your man even unltodeath. We will talk more about it at some suitable time and place, 1 feel it my duty to inform you of whut transpired, that being forewarned you might govern yourselt accordingly. am, with due respect, your most obedient, W. POWELL WARE. P. 3 —Please do not mention my name, as it might Jeopardize my hte, FROM THE BEGLEYS, OF LISBURN. APRUL 27, 1876. Mapaun:—May I presume to address a few lines to you, Having seen with regret the death of Mr. Stew. art, and being the sou of his nearest Irish relative, I trust you wili permit me to bring myself under your notice, My Father, Thomas Begley, of Lisburn, near Beltaat, ig “still living, and Mr. Stewart was his first cousin, About ten years ago my father sent one of my brosuers (John Begley) to America tor the purpose of making the acquaintance of Mr. Stewart and usking him as a relative to help bim onin life. My brother gave up a government situation which he beld in Bel- faust for that purpose and with the con- sent of his employers. Mr. Stewart recvived him Kindly and offered to give kim employment, his mauager also epoke to my trother to that effect, 1 do not know, Madam, whether my brother hadthe honor then of meeting you, but his visit to Mr, Stewart was known to the person who was then head manager, and if he still lives the truth of my story ¢#) be ascertained. John Begley’s health (always ‘yea, gave way, and it grew worse he had to return | Howe und died almost immediat ly. My three sons | wore chen quite young children and 1 could not leave es, wor could I afford to give up my situation, but . ¢) ys intended, as soon as my boys were sufficiently 4, to see Mr. Stewart and ask him to forward their Sag aow I am too late, and I venture to ask yoo Macam, to help me and them as the near “eo Ye ef your late husband. My tather is woo old so} Mito write, but his respectability and his rela- : 9 Mr. Stewart can be attested by many near “He bas four sons of which I am the » I myself am a schoolmaster and have held Me Siuation 170r18 years, Ithink any en- ohade will result im your receiving a good char- eHqi24 | mo and my boy: Two of them are ap- prenticed as’ clerks in Belfast, the eldest ia but 18 I now give my addres Cornagilia Mullaghmore Mon- aghan Ireland.”” I trast you will pardon the liberty I have token, and that ee will kindly notice my appeal, I shall feel grateful, 1am madam oy obt. servant, WILLIAM BEGLEY, LETTER FROM AN ORPHAN. Atnia, Iowa, May 15, 1876, Mr, Biztoy:— Sin—aAs | have a claim or expect somo of Mr. Alex. T. Stewart’s or rather Uncie as I always call him, and 1 think [ am honest in the matter. My Father's movber was a sister of A. T. Stowart’s, and bo was the only Urother. He (Mr, Stewart) and my Father came to this country near abcut the same time or at the time of the time of the Rebellion. [ never remember ol seeing him but once, he stopped with us, having some business with Father, and as bo always was a friend of Father's ali through bis lite, . think he would be mine, in need. My Father died some time ago, and my mother died when I was but a child of two years old, so you can seo | was leftan orphan, I married about (19) nineteen years ago, have four children living one dead. I have been toil- ing along to get them raised and educated and it leaves mo not able to do for them as I ought. So now I give all in your hands w attend too, and whatever your charges will be I want you to state, aud please attend to this matter !mmediately for am needy, and if you knew the circumstanc: would not hesitatea moment. Please answer th let me know the particulars, I do not ask you to do or transact any business without recompense, nor -do I thing you will or would do 1 without pa Bat whatever is allotted to me you can take out your share, 80 you have the power to get it beforeI do. Soldo hope and pray you will remember me as an heir ot some of the estate you will oblige me by answering your humble servant. MRS. DR. McDONALD, MRS. DR. J. G. McDONALD, Albia, Monroe couuty, lowa, THE WOODS ABE FULL OF THEM. Annoy, May 18, 1876, Mrs. Stewart:—I take the Liberty to write to you to let you now that I have reasons to believe that the tate my maiden place 13 near place he 1s from, and Alexande being our famley name, aud tf you | think Iam trying to get money {rom you on fals pre- tence Please send mo your address and I will come see you. And if you wish to write tome Please Direct the letter to Amboy, Loe Co. Illinois, from Mrs. SARAH BOYD, T have often thought of going to see him 10 wee if he Wasent some relation of mine, but we are pour and I could not afford the money to go and alter go long a time I thought I would write to you. A MODEST APPEAL, Buvx Mountaty, Miss, April 25, 1876. Mr, A. T. Stewant:— Six—I will endeavor to write you @ short Jetter in Fegurd to our relation from all accounts we are un- dowbtedly related my moi her was a Stewart her parents were born in Ireland. they moved trom there w South C@rroiina where my mother was born then moved to Ala.—then to this state—my mother bas eight children 1 have three children we were allmost entirely broken | up by the war we burely mnake a livin L understand you are quite wealthy, and though I would apply for aid if you feel disposed to help us wo will be more than glad to receive it if you do not feel disposed to give money anything will be exceptable Please let we hear from you iinmediately Yours Truly M. L. HANKS If you douvt mo reter to John McBride Cottou Plant John Wright New Albany Miss or to J. L Bonner Due | West 8. C. I would have written sooner but embar- assment would not allow me to write, Addresd Mre. M. L. HANKS Blue Mountain Tippah Co Miss. A CASE OF “INTENCE GhEIY.” Mancuuster, 53 Beadfourdfoard huime. Ladey Stvraky:— 1 bowp that you will excucs me ritingas 1 have seen the announcement of my cousin’s death in the paper which causd me intence greif as I never got to know wheare he had setield dowo my couion said out in the Rowi Charrter to Charistown from Bellfast at the ugeo! twentey one he had one Brother named Sam that wtisted ab the ot nineteen I have uever heard trom bim since J have heard that he isin the East Indies my Dear coulson Roberrt waa eald after my Dear father Roavert Chew wich died 2 years after my dear coutsen depart at preasact there is geutelimen ju Bellfast tiat weare coaiege Boys with him of the name ot Chartes [ dear say you have heard him speak of them lam soarry that T did not gu to Bellitast to get some iniormution of my coulsons Wheare avouts during his Hoillayadeas he spent bis time with my grao- moather and me I was then a chieid he uesd to burs fo on ws nee like a baby wich makes me grieve moare about him wich maid me moare atacat to him once seut a leatter from Charlstown to Delifust for his sister Margrate and me to go to lim but Thad you then to England to my father 1 am still ia England married thirtey three years jamly of 13 ebil- dren Dear Mra Stuardi am very soary for your sad loss boaping the Lourd will sustain you under such a heavy trial I have taken very much to hart as I have lived in hoaps to see him ouce monre but my Hoaps in this world's gon honping we aii meet in the next ny | Dear Mrs Steard do rive to me and vet mo know soame things about him and let me know ifever you heard him speak of ine bis couison Mary Chew | now conciacd dear Mrs =tuard with kina loave to Ring boaping to heur from you soon 8 HULL 63 Beatfoard streat hulme Manchester JEALOUS OF LUCKY MR. CURTIS. Warxntows, May 10, 1876, Jefferson county, N.Y. Mrs. Conskuta A. STEWART and JupGR Hiro Airs. Stewhrt do you desire proof that I ama relitive Lean give tt if you wish plain us can be, you ouaght to give citing because [ was employed by uncle 11 ars and Tecan prove I was employed by hun the eleven years, you gave Mr. Curtis tive thousand be- cause be was cosber cight years. ho was there when I was (0 work th Just write to ré. ff you dont wish to do anything and bs 80, Yours very traly, rs. MATTIE STEWART, ‘arker. ana needy and they is no person so poor as I at such a suffer as I am, RECOMMENDED BY LORD DARTREY. Muttacuuong, Monaghan, wel April 28, 1876, Mavas—Will you Por very oun to you for ad- Gressing you in faver of very near relations of your late husband? Mr. William Begley is the son of Mr. Thomas Begley, and your husband, M ‘ his first cousin. The son has, 1 know, written to you, jut I feol that should you trom the connection wish to ip and to assist him, you would like to know some- thing about William Begiey’s character. Ho has lived as a schoolmaster at a selvol on my = pom for sev- enteen or eighteen years, The length of time I think proves his high and excellent character and testifies to the respect I have for him. His wile (also a school- mistress) is a very highly educated woman and one of very unusual ability, and they have brought up their bovs thoroughly well, But the salaries in lreland are smull, aod my own income ia also not large, £0 that theirs bas been a struggle through life. To name my- self would be ridiculous, but that at the distance you apd I, Madam, ure at trom each other, I wou!+ feel that to recommend is useless unless the person who writes is of known respectability. Though my income ig not large, 1 am well known here, and should you en- tertain the idea of heiping Mr, Stewart’s relations (which I firmiy trust and hope you will do), the trath of my aceount of them can be attesied by the chiet people of this county, viz :—Lord Dartrey (the Lieu- tenant of the county), by Sir John Leslie (Bart,, M. P.) and Mr. Mr. Suitley, M. P., itll of them being friends of mine personally. Madam, for the sake of your husband’s memory, as- siet and forward these cousins of his, Tam, Madam, yours, with sespect, ° GERTRUDE ROSE. To Mrs. A. T, Stewant, of New York. Address to me, Miss Rose, Mullaghmore, Monaghan, Treiaud. AN OCTOGENARIAN CLAIMANT. Sr. Lovurs, April, 1874 Mrs. A. T. Stewart:— Dran Mavau—The enclosed isa true statemont of facts, as I bave heard Mrs. Andrews tell them years ago. She knew nothing of this being put im the puper, and does not know that | am writing pow. Tgond this'stmply to bring the iact before you that your tate husband did have one hving re.ative at the Ume of his death, Should you wish to know anything further of her you eoula send to hor address, 725 Locust street, St. Louis, Respectiully, A Faiexp oF Mra. A. i (Enelosure.} A. T. STEWART BAS A BLOOD RELATION IN 87. Lovis. St. Lovis, April 23, 1876, To tax Epitor or tus Gronk Denockat:— It fs claimed for the tate A, T. Stewart, of New York, that he bad no reiatives living, which is not the fact, ag there 1s now living in St. Louis, on Locust street, near Eighth, a lady of the name of Elizabeth Andrews, who 1s in her cightieth year, Her grandfather was the grandfather of A. T, Stewart, Her mother was a Stewart, aud a daughter of tho tirst wife. A. T. Stew- art’s father was a von of the second wite—their mutual grandfather, Stewart. Mrs, Andrews is the widow ol a United States surgeon of the war of 1812, and, though poor, has never received any pension, as she was not murried ull durimg the war, This 1s writ- ten without the Knowledse or consent of Mrs, Andrews. The following letter was written ta a personal friend of the late Mr. Stewart by Mr. Begiey, who seems to be one of Ube most persistent of claimants, and was for- wurded to Judge Hilton :— Buurast Mopxt Scuoon, 18th Muy, 1876. Stn:—Having been requested by my father, Who has been for some years continea to bed through frailty, to make out and forward to you the relationship which existed between A. T, Stewart, Esq., ot New York, and himself: \. 1 beg reapectfully to state that my father’s, mother, Mary Begley, otherwise Stewart, was sister to Aloxan- der” Stewart, father of tho Stewart, My father and Ino Mr, therofore full cousiua, 1 also been requested by my father to reiate that Mr. Stewart manilested particular iriendship toward bis relatives on several occasions, My father’s mother qed during one of his visits from Amerivato thia country, He not only attended the funeral of his aunt (so Clifton street or as it 18 called the New Burying Ground), but also paid the funeral expenses. My father’s family consists of 4 sons and 3 daughters, viz :—James Begley, teacher Beliast Model School; Wm. Begley, toacher, Cornugiltaagrel; Georgo Begley, teacher, Poriaicrry N. 8. School; Jacob Begley, Bally: carrickmaddy N. S.; Mary Jape Begley, married; Margaret A. Begley, married; Georgina Begley, not married. I romain, Sir, your obedient servant, JAMES BEGLEY, for Thomas Begley, Ballycarrickmaddy, Lisburn. There was jorwarded by this letter the following ad- vVertisement, copied trom a Bellast newspaper, which shows the generally prevalent desire of many bard- headed natives of the North of Ireland to share in the estate leit by A. T. Stewart, small favors being duly ac- cepted in the absence of large sums:— ALEXANDER T. STEWART, Late of New York, lace, LISBURN, Ireland. deceased Gentleman will please by letter, stating full particulars Y, (G202)," Office of this Native Relatives of the al ike themselves kno tionship, addressed to “X, Pi ‘Petras, 16th May, 1876, A LADY FRIEND OF THE BEGLEYS. ° McLLovenmork, Monaghan, 20th May, 1876, To Mrs. Stxwart:— Mapam—I wrote to you about a fortnight ago to rec- ommend to your notice a cousin of your husbund’s, Wilhain Begley, as I feit that you wis to help one so. neariy conneete!-with the Stewarts. And, Madam, my Jong acquaintancowith Witltain Begley enables me to apeak highly of him and of his young sons. His near relationsbip,(he is a son of William Begley, of Lisburn, whose first cousin your husband was, Madam) may, trust, recommend him, aud can be proved. 1 write again, as last time Iommitted to register my letter and fear in the many you receive mite may be ove! jooked. In conduct, education and principles Wm. Begiey will not be tound wanting. His 3 suns under 1s years of age) ae aud good lads, Lam, Madam, respectiully yours, K GERTRUDE ROSE. Note.—Back of lope marked “Custle Blagney, Treland.”” “GEORGE WON'T TAKE A CENT.” Larger, Mich., June 2, 1876, My Dear Judge Huttox:— ‘Alter looking up our family tied I have discovered that Iam no relation to A. T. Stewart and probably won't get any of his woney, but in cage you find other- wise nutify me at once. Very truly, GEURGE W. PRAY, A RELIC oF 1812. LovisviLix, May 6, 1876, Mrs. A. T. Stewart: afin Dean Map, nciose & short paragraph, clipped from the Lo le Courier-Journal, aud, as | suppose you would wish to do justice to your husbund’s relations, ive satistied that you will do as he would in regurd (0 the matter. I presume this is a relation be bad no kuowledge was living. Respectfully, Mrs. K. WARREN, No. 51 Main streot. PARAGRAPH REVERRED TO ANNEXKD. The St. Lous peopie have discovered u blood rela- ton of A, T. Stewart in that city, notwithstunding the reports that the millionnaire bad no kindred in the world, This persou is Mrs. Kitzaveth Andrews, au old lady, eighty years of age, whose grandiather was also . Stewart, the lattor’s father being a son of the grandiather’s seco wife Mra Andrews i@ the widow of a United States surgeon of the war of 181: id she is poor and pensioniess, No provision sevms to have been made in Stewart’s will for this relative. She was too modest to claim her A few thoosand doll from the doubdtiess be very grateful to her. to have been ignorant of her existence. A LITTLE QUIET CHEEK. *AuBaxy, N. Y,, May 29, 1876, Judge Hexry Hixto: Deak Stn—I just heard of Mr, A. T. Stewart's death yesterday. Why dian’t you send mea paper contain- ing the apmouncement? I should have been glad to lalways woderstood from Mr. Stew- was his intention to provide for mein his there no mems. desiring hi have received it. art tbat wil W KecuLors 10 see that I 's just tho way he expreased Limsell to me when I last called on bim). T should 8 to you if you would bis papers with a view to the dis- covery of such a re . Please communicate with CHARLES STEWART LA MONTANYE, Albany, N. Y. “WE ARK ALL IRISH Now.” Campgn Ala, May 25, 1876 Mus Coxxetia Stewart Dean Mavam Seeing tho death of A. T. Stewart and seeing that he is from Ireland believe that he is an uncle oF cousii of mine, As my father und grand jathers come trom Ireland, also my grard father had several brothers and sons there also, but my father dying in 1831 I beg very small did not kuow much of his people, bat remember that his uncles were Joha Andrew and Thomas and his fathers name was Adam Stewart whom I was named for I have met with eeveral ‘sons acquainted with Mr A. T. Stewart of New York 1 red him very much. Ive been thinking fer of forming an acquaintance with lim havo delayed it antil now. 1 intend ~ him for assistance as he was very withy and | bemg disable trom lavor by rheumatism and a large family to support, but hope i will help me some ag he left you several millions. 1 had to serve in the late war and vetug exposed to hard ships have become disable to work almost any at all, 1 hope you will not turn away (rem the poor and heedy for such I be but will trust to providence for better days. if vou want | any information you can get it trom Camden as I have a good many aquaintanees there, I wish you woud intorin me something about Mr A, T. Stewarts relatives | io [reiand if he had any and what their names are I have lived in ignorance of my fathers people untill late but hope to be informed in (ime to come will you please let me hear frow you s:0n address to ADAM 8, STEWART Camden Wileox Co Alabama B. 8 I was born in abboville 3. C. in 1821 aod moved to Ala, Wilcox Co, Led AS STEWART Care of Judge Hilton EXCITEMENT IN KEORUK. The oid iady of Keokuk, Martha McCleary, pot hav- ing attentiwoe paid to her first letter, becomes impa- tient and, being unavle to write berseil, gets s lawyer to write tor ber, a8 ioliows:— Kxakcn, Lowa, June 2, 1876. Judge Hutox, New York cicy:— Duar Sin—On the 25th day of Aprill wrote yoo not to the attitude of Heigant, but as ove clasming near kinship to thelato A. T, Stewari—but up to preseot time I have beard nothing (rom you except that] am lalurmed that some reports appeared in the New York | are Pp % ne down among other imposiors, Now wave made nO threats, nor have I claimed anything * mat fright, 1 only case Levald establish my snip as stated would you gi me in oid wpe!” The James M. Shetiey & Sov, dry goods merch: city, shoeld alone ve suiticient to eatiafy that lam no i they are well known in the sity | husband through the Stewarts and Hustons, of LE SHEET. of New York, and known to your own firm. I hope you will do me the kindness to answer this letter. Write in care of Judge Johnston, of the savings bank, or of Messrs, Sprague & Gibvons. Very respectiully yours, MARTHA McCLEARY. “Yes,” said Judge Hilton, in reading this Jast letter, “the old lady is too far gone, I suppose, to write herself and she bas to geta lawyer. ‘ou see that she is recommended by some houses that deal with us, They Fiery 1 suppose, to humor ber in her delusion, that 13 “BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATER.” Prrexnono, May, 1876. To Mrs, A. T. Stewart:: Deak Mapam—Upon hearing of the death of your late lamented husband I intended writing to you at once, but for many reasons have until the present de- layed dommg so. I will now say that! feel very much annoyed at myself for not writing sooner to you, but I trust you will now accept my sincere sympathy under your present severe affliction, Would have ‘written before, a8 I said gooner, only Mr. McLanus said he was coming over to see us here, but he never came. I am at present living here, anda relative of your late Shar- cock. You may never have heard of us, as we are in very humbie circumstances; but we are still relatives of your late busband, and biood is thicker than water, they say. Yours, 'truly, Mra. E. STEWART, North Sonaghau, Peterboro, Ontario, Canada, AMUSEMENTS. SENORITA ESMERALDA CERVANTES’ CONCERT. A very large audience was assembled at Chickering Hall last evening. ‘The occasion was the début of a very young harpist, numed Sefvrita Corvantes. The lady is young and beautiful, and an artist of the first order, She seems to bo a mistreas of the harp in the fullest sense of the word. Her playing reminded the hearer of the best moments of Aptommas, and it the several works she selected encores were frequent and hearty. Sucu playing on an instrument which has fallen into undeserved disuse is calculated to stir up the energies of some of our amateur harp players, A young girl like Seforita Cervantes, achiev- ing such a success as she did last night, will go a great deal toward popularizing the harp, which has veon too long neglected. ‘There was a time when the harp was the most popular instrument in the house- hold. Of course, tho piano was thea very dif: ferent from what it is at present. Yet there is no reuson why the harp should be enurely banished irom the fireside, Artisis like Aptom- mas, Senorita Cervantes and Mary Werneke are working earnestly tv bring the harp back to its pristine position of importance, Seforita Corvantes Was assisted last evening by the and the most oo of Amegican operatic contraltos, Miss Adelaide Lillippe, SeioF Vilanora, a piauist of ‘well deserved renown, Ferranti, the bufo singer par excellence, and Messrs. Qudin, Gould und Moderati. OFFENBACH'S LAST NIGHTS. This is the last week of Offenbach. Only three nights remain for the metropolitan public to witness the Mo- mus of music conduct his own works, or rather the crystallization of those strains that havo set thalf the world dancing. From New York to Constantinople Offenbach’s music has been heard and appreciated, Had “La Grande Duchesse’’ or “Genevieve de Bra bunt” been accepted by the big Powers in Europe as a means of settlement of the Eastern question, poor Abdul Aziz might now be enjoying Iffe ana prosperity, without having apy necessity for the scissors of the Parcw. Offenbach has proved himself a public bene- fucton by causing people to torget their cares in the hearing of his delicious music, There 1s, of course, uu great difference between Offenbach as a conductor of # summer garden orchestra and Offenbach before the foothights in ‘La Vie Parisi- enue,” for instance, as he will bo on Monday night at Booth’s Theatre, with Aimee before him. Yet Otten. bach is one of those yeniuses that can only be seen and be heard to be apprec: ‘AS we said al his opening concert, he infuses fire and some of bis own magnet- ism into the orchestra, His works, now familiur to every one, acquire now interest under his direction. A wiry, little, impetuous, excitable, nervous conductor— such jacques Offenbach. Gilmore succeeds him on Saturday night and Levy plays his first cornet solo this season, MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES, Mr. Thomas F, Shea, chief usher of the Union Square Theatre, has a benefit on Thursday night,” To-night Miss Gertrudo Corbett repeats her very re- markable impersonation of ‘Norma’ at the Academy of Music, Miss Corbett has demonstrated the fact that an American artist can achieve success in the hignest ‘waiks of opera without the preliminary European trais- ing sorlong considered necessary. Mile. Anna de Belocca, Tom Karl, Tagliapietra and Maurice Strakosch are in San Francisco, and will, snortly appear there in concert, Messrs. Jarrett & Palmer opened the California Theatre with “Henry V.”» on Monday night to a full house, and it was well received, Mr. John H. McKenna, treasurer of the Globe Theatre, will receive a testimonial benefit to-morrow evenivg. A host of voluntcer artists, in connection with the regular company, will appear ina bill espe- cially prepared for the occasion, FINE ARTS. PAINTING OF COLONEL KANE'S COACH BY H. C, BISPHAM, A reception will be given this evening at the Bruns- wick Hotel by Mr. Henry C. Bispham, for the pur- pose of giving those interested in coaching an opportu. | nity of viewing his last work, Colonel Delancey Kave “New Rochelle and Pelbam Coach Going into West- chester Town.” The picture 18 five feet in length aud ropresents the coach and four-iu-hand in a swinging trot out on the road, the Colonel driving and the horses well in hand, the nigh leader pacing and the others trotung. The seats and top of the coach are filled with passengers, the box seat oc- | cupied by Colonel Kane and his wife, and just behind are seated Colonel Jay, the president of the Coaching Club; Mr. Sherman and Colonel Kane’s brother, with the guard standing and sounding the horn, The hack seats are occupied by several passengers denoting the business element of the establishment. Inside is one of the old-fashioned elderly women who have scen enough of the world to be content with quiet and ro- tirement, The horses are portraits, and carcful atten- tion has been pard to the details ut the gold mounted | harness, The extra straw collar hangs at the side of the corch, to be used in emergen- cies, and or the side under the window i= painted in gilt letters the sign, “Mott Haven and Pelbam Bridge.’ On the side of cach horse's head is fastened a bunch of ecasonable flowers, a similar bunch beimg fastencd to the coat of Colonel Kane, which is of the regulation coaching color—bottle green. A Itttle dog, such as are always scen on herb 4 roads, looks as though he wero almost tired out with his exertions to keep up with the horses. The artist has chosen the early autumn tints for his ‘landscape, and they = are well managed, repeating and modifying the col- ors of the animals and draperies, and he has succeeded in avoiding stiffness of lines in the composi- tion by giving a three-quarter view of the cvach and horses advancing along the road, which runs toward the lower right hand corner of the pleture. Above this, beyond the cloud of dust raised by the horses? feet, may be scen a distant village, aod on the left is a portion of an old rail fence, with clumps of bashes, weeds, &c., all forming agreeable accossories to the principal object of interest, The artist has been work- ing on the picture at bis new studio, southeast corner of Fourth avenue and Twenty-fifth street, ever kince {ts exbitition at the Century Club on Saturday evening last, This 16 the first pletare con- taining figures by this artist, and he bas succeeded in catching a characteristic likeness, that of Colonel Kane being particularly will pored and natoral and easy in action. Mr. Bispham has commenced sketches for a contemplated representation of th pola, game. His knowledge of the rough mastangs of the West is shown in “The Stampede.” now on exhibition at the Ceuten- nial, and will, without doubt, make his new picture au Interesting and authentic one. ANTI-CHINESE DEMONSTRATION. A BECRET SOCIETY IN CALIFORNIA—ITS OBJECTS AND METHODS DARKLY HINTED AT. Sax Fravctsco, Cal, June 6, 1876, Ata meeting last night of the Anti-Chineso Central tUnion, composed of delegates from all the city clavs* he following communication was read :— CALIPORNIA ANTL-COOLIE SECRET ONGANIZATION, June 1, 1876. Dear Sin—We beg to refer you to one of our letters to the six companies pubished im the daily papers last week, and ax we seo that you aro likely to be in correspondence with every Anti-Chinese club, we wish you id call their attention to the same. Since that letter was written oor great organization has spread immensely and is now calied as above, We have received more support(ban we could have expected. Our supplies 6 city are nearly all at hand our country de- pots are complete and ready | We cannot be too strong. — Therefore, if there t clubs who will support us, ail the We nevtt ‘k ident. We shal! there- fore deem it « favor if you wil! make this known to every member. We exonerate every wnti-coolie club from any participation in the organization. We are a picked army of true Americans, determined to have a centennial of our own to celebrate, Signed, sworn and registered according to the laws of the above organization. THE PRESIDENT. A resolution was passed depreeating, on tho part of the anion and city clabs, all violience toward the Chi- nese, and calling on the Chief of Police to protect tno Chinese and punish those committing outrages on them | was the A BOLD RESCUE. The Fenian Prisoners in Western Australia Set Free, Taken on Board an American Whaler— How the Work Was Done, Arumor which reached this city yesterday evening to the effect that all the Fenian prisoners confined in Western Australia had escaped, created con- siderable excitement among the Irish portion of the population, and much anxiety was manifested to learn the details of the afftir, As nothing was published, however, but the bare fact that they had escaped and had got on board an American whaler, much specula- tion was indulged in as to the means by which they had succeeded in eluding tho vigilance of the British jailors and regaining their liberty. Nothing definite or even probable seemed to be known, and the very absence of detail added to the interest inthe affair, Several prominent Irish nationaliste, supposed to be in the secrets of the revolutionary party, woe visited by a Hknaxp reporter yesterday evening, with a View to divcover whether any preconcerted plan had been formed to effect the release of the prisoners and whether any Irish-American nationalists had anything to do with it, but it was found very difficult to get any definite information. At length, however, a gentleman was found who ts cognizant of the whole affair and who, though very reticent on the principal points, was quite willing te communicaté certain facts which would, as he said, “show Mr. Disraeli the extent of the mistake he had made in refusing to grant an amnesty.” The following is his statement substantially :— Altbough I do not think it would erve any good purpose to have all the facts in my possession concern- ing this affair published in the Hxaay, and the salety of those who elif the cue of those prison. ers demands that I should be reticent, still think there are maaoy things that cap be given with safety, and that may. be of some interest to the pubhe, Of course this news requires confirmation ; but I feel certain it 1s true, because I have been look- ing out for the news for some time, and certain things in connection with it carry conviction to my mind for reasons | an not prepared to mention. Now if you wuat the names of the mon who did the work, or any such intormation as that, I tell you frankly you shall not have it, and no newspaper bas the chance of getting it for the present, but the general features ot the affair 1 am prepared to give you. The American public must be aware hint several humble members of the late Fenian ovement, mostly soidiers of the British army, have been detained in prison for the last ten years, although the leaders have heen long ago released. They were tried by court martial lor mutiny, desertion and other military erimes, and all direct mention of Feniunism was scrupulously omitted from the indictments, so that the uniortunate men might fall in for none of the benetits of an amnesty to political prisoners, They were not recognized as political prisoners tall, Petitions for their release have been time and again sent to the British governmenf, thousands of poople have attended meetings to advocate amnesty, and every possible effort has been made. to procure their release, but ab tono purpose. Finally, tired of waiting and hopeless of avy good coming trom appeals to England’s mercy, some of the prisoners’ friends made up their minds to SEE WHAT FORCE COULD Do, and commenced to organize for a rescue, Itis now over four years ago since a lady in this city, who it now dead and who was a devoted Iriend of the prison ers, received a letter from ove of them, asking that something might be done tor them, and pointing out the fact that a rescue was possible. The letter was, of course, smuggled out of the prison, From thia point a regular correspondence was started, and atter careful inquiry it was found that tbe prisoners could ail be rescued if money enough could be got to defray necessary expenses How to get that money without exposing the odjeo was tho problem to be solved, and considerable ditt. culty was experienced in procuring it, It wouid be the easiest thing in the world to raise money for such 4 purpose among the Irish people bere; but such an en- vorprise demands tho most absolute secrecy, and it would ruin the project to confide it to too many people. Finally, a(ter long delays, a plan of raising the money was bitupon and two years ago the movement waa dotinitely started. How the money Was raised, who subscribed it or how it was applied I, am not prepared to make public just now, but a time will come when it can be done, and the fi will redoutd mere to the credit of the Irish revolutionary party than anything that bas occurred for many years, ihousauds of men knew of the fuet that an attempt was to be made, though the details were known tu a very limited number—possibly fiiteen at the outside, A great deal had to be risked and many personal sucri- fices had to be made by individuals, but finally the thing was got into shape and over twelve months age a gentleman eminently qualitied to carry vut the enter. prise started trom hers for Australia and com- menced operations. It was a peeunarly difficult ana delicate = task = ands required = &@ =o man of unusual ability and tact to periorm i. The prisoners were often separated from each other and seattered among gangs of convicts through the bush, working at various kinds of employment, and were liable to be changed at any moment to avother working party or sent to the chief convict establish. ment at Fremantle. It was a very aillicult matter to arrange everything 80 thit a simultaneous dash might be made by all the prisoners and that they might all be sateiy conducted to the point of embarkation. For- tunately THERK ARE NO TROOPS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA, but there is avery strong police force, and every colonist is certain of a large reward for the capture of an escaped prisoner, The escape could only be effectea by naving @ good borse jor every mun and supplying him with a respectable suit of civilian clothes and a good revolver, and as most of the Fenian prisoners ure en they could very well take care of themse! if once together and well mounted and armed, The great difficulty would ve in procuring a ship to take them and in making connection wito her, but fortune seems to have favored the prisoners this tine in sending an American ship juatat the right time, whose captain was willing to take the passengers ou board. That portion of the story, of course, can only be told when the escaped men arrive here; bat you may rest assured the whole atlur result of @ well contrived plan, for the agent who had charge of the affair te a man of extraordinary ability and of infloite resoure hat, ail those associated with him and under are men of pluck and cooinoss, who were selected ior their peculiar fitness for the work required of them, and they are all veteran revoiutionmats” Even if Mr. Disraeli bad consented to proclaim an amnesty ut the time the Queen was proclaimed Empress of In- dia he would have been too jate, for T feel certain the work was already done. About the 27th of April THB CABLE WAS BROKEN between Java and Australia, acd Uns was taken by | those in the secret as the signal tuat the work had been accomplished, This was done to prevent pursuit till. the fugitives were beyond reach of the British authorities, Owing to 1 circumstances, it must take a very jong time to discover where a break occurred im the cable near Australia, and that job was evidendy done thoroughly, for J notic that this is the first item of news that has come by cable irom Australia since April ‘Then no date is mentioned for the occurence, and the ship has probably half her voyage to the United States performed by this time. This will do more to stimulate Srish revolu- tionary work and to restore the coniidence of the Irist, people in the revolutionary party than anything that has occurred for very many years. It is the inst Victory, and 1s a great blow to the prestige ot England. There were only seven men im actual confinement, but there were nine others living in Western Australia on tickets of-leave, Tho actual prisoners were as follows:— James Wiison, Fifth Dragoon Guarda, tried by court martial in August, 1366, and sentenced to imprison. ment tor life; he is a native of county Down, Ireland, Martin Hogan, Fifth Dragoon Guards, tried by cours martial and sentenced to imprisonment for life; bora im Limerick city, Ireland. Darragh—tTried tn Ireland at court martial in , 1866, Charged with breach of the articles of war—coming to the knowledge of an intended mating and not giving information, &c, Sentence—Death; commuted to penal servitude for life. Thomas Hassett--Tried tp Ireland at court marti@ August, 1866, Charged with breach of the articles o war, mutinous conduct and desertion, Sentence Penal servitude for life, - vert Cranston—Tried ja Troland at court martial in 1866. Charged with breach ot the articles of war—mutigous conduct and enveavoring to induces soldier to become a Fenian, Seuteace—Peval servitude for life. James Kelly—Tried tn Ireland at court martial im Jane, 1866. Charged with breact of the articles of war—coming to the knowledge of an intended muting, &e. Sentence—Penal servitude for lite, Miebael Harrington—Tried in Ireland at court martial in July, 1866, Charged with breach of tne articles of war—imutinous conduct and desertion, Sentence Penal servitade for life, The men who were out on tickets-ofleave wore Messrs, Delaney, Foley, MeCoy, Shine, Donohue anda tew others. Whether all escaped or not, of course, remains yette be seen, CARDINAL M’CLOSKEY. Cerdinal McCloskey will return to Seton Hall fa few days, as his health has been bad since his visit to New York. He now intends to spend the summer season at the college in South Orange. OBITUARY. COLONEL WALTER W. PRICE A telegram from Glenn's falls, N. Y., under date of yesteruay reports as follows :--Colonel Waltor W. Price, who served with distinction the late war, com- on Bomfay night at, nie lake George, residence a prowanee tines of Bright's disease, aged