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Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 1., Chapter 17: events in and near the National Capital. (search)
ntioned, See page 854. was held on the 20th of April, when a Committee of Safety was appointed. It was composed of some of the most distinguished citizens of New York, of all parties. They organized that evening, with the title of the Union defense Committee. The Committee was composed of the following citizens:--John A. Dix, Chairman; Simeon Draper, Vice-Chairman; William M. Evarts, Secretary; Theodore Dehon, Treasurer; Moses Taylor, Richard M. Blatchford, Edwards Pierrepont, Alexander T. Stewart, Samuel Sloane, John Jacob Astor, Jr., John J. Cisco, James S. Wadsworth, Isaac Bell, James Boorman, Charles H. Marshall, Robert H. McCurdy, Moses H. Grinnell, Royal Phelps, William E. Dodge, Greene C. Bronson, Hamilton Fish, William F. Havemeyer, Charles H. Russell, James T. Brady, Rudolph A. Witthaus, Abiel A. Low, Prosper M. Wetmore, A. C. Richards, and the Mayor, Controller, and Presidents of the two Boards of the Common Council of the City of New York. The Committee had rooms at
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 1., Chapter 18: the Capital secured.--Maryland secessionists Subdued.--contributions by the people. (search)
val of the Massachusetts troops was just in time to save the Constitution. Communication was speedily opened between General Butler and Captain Blake, and a hundred of the troops, who were seamen at home, with the Salem Zouaves as a guard, were detailed to assist in getting the Constitution from the wharf, and putting her out beyond the bar in a place of safety. With the help of the Maryland, acting as a tug, this was accomplished. That venerable vessel, in which Hull, and Bainbridge, and Stewart had won immortal honors in the Second War for Independence, was built in Boston, and was first manned by Massachusetts men; now she was preserved to the uses of the Government, for whose sovereignty she had gallantly fought, by the hands of Massachusetts men. This, said General Butler, in an order thanking the troops for the service, is a sufficient triumph of right; a sufficient triumph for us. By this the blood of our friends, shed by the Baltimore mob, is so far avenged. We will add, th
Horace Greeley, The American Conflict: A History of the Great Rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-65: its Causes, Incidents, and Results: Intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the War for the Union. Volume II., Appended notes. (search)
f Fort Sumter by the Confederates, consecrated all they had to the maintenance of the Union. This class is fitly represented by the eminent New York merchant, A. T. Stewart, who acted throughout in the spirit evinced in the following business letter, which, unexpectedly to the writer, first reached the public through the [Rebel] Msecession or repudiation, as long as there are any to uphold the sovereignty of the United States, I shall be with them supporting the flag. Yours, &c., Alexander T. Stewart. To Mr. J. P. Strange, Memphis, Tenn. The Appeal saw fit to accompany this letter by the comment that, after the Confederates should have thrashed the hireling hordes of New York into a proper appreciation of Southern rights, Stewart and his Black Republican comrades may feel inclined to come down South on a collecting tour. If so, they will be quite warmly received. The consummation of the War anticipated by The Appeal not having, thus far, been attained, it is presumed that t
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 222 (search)
At the great demonstration at Union Square, New York, April 26th, for the defence of the Union, a committee was appointed, which was subdivided into other committees, and among them a committee to obtain subscriptions in aid of the fund to be provided. Mr. A. T. Stewart, who is one of the latter, headed his own subscription list with the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars!--N. Y. Times, April 26.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 379 (search)
account of the conservative sentiment manifested by its merchant princes towards the South; but my native State will be involved heart and soul in the present war, and needs means to arm and equip our volunteers. I have devoted all my means to that end, am equipped and ready, and expect to be in New York in about sixty days, and hope to be welcomed by you and other friends. Please make arrangements to quarter our soldiers. My own regiment is already unanimously determined to occupy A. T. Stewart's dry goods house. However, arrangements equally as good have been made for the balance of the regiments. I shall take my grub at Taylor's with the general officers, but be certain to have ample arrangements. Tell Delmonico to be ready for us also. Be kind enough to meet me, and invite all the members of the following houses * * * * and my particular friend----at Taylor's. Be certain to make ample arrangements. My appetite is very good, and the camp life is said to make soldiers eat
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 393 (search)
The Memphis Appeal prints the following reply of Mr. A. T. Stewart, of New York, to a letter from Mr. J. P. Sprague, of Memphis:-- New York, April 29, 1861. dear Sir:--Your letter requesting to know whether or not I had offered a million of dollars to the Government for the purposes of the war, and at the same time informing me that neither yourself nor your friends would pay their debts to the firm as they matured, has been received. The intention not to pay seems to be universa made by me, I yet dedicate all that I have, and will, if need, my life, to the service of the country — for to that country I am bound by the strongest ties of affection and duty. I had hoped that Tennessee would be loyal to the Constitution. But, however extensive may be secession or repudiators, as long as there are any to uphold the sovereignty of the United States, I shall be with them, supporting the flag. Yours, &c., Alexander T. Stewart. --Maine Republican Journal, May 24.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
can shipping approved......May 10, 1892 Steamer Conemaugh sent from New York and Philadelphia with provisions for the starving Russians, arrives at Riga......May 12, 1892 Spain removes restrictions on American pork......May 22, 1892 Senator Stewart's bill for free coinage of silver taken up by the Senate......May 26, 1892 Provision for closing the World's Fair government exhibit on Sundays adopted by the House of Representatives......May 26, 1892 James G. Blaine, Secretary of Stahich several are killed......July 11, 1892 Cyrus W. Field, born 1819, dies at Ardsley, N. Y.......July 12, 1892 River and harbor bill, appropriating $21,153,618 and authorizing in contracts $31,555,401, approved......July 13, 1892 Bland-Stewart free-silver bill, passed by the Senate, 29 to 25, July 1, is refused consideration in the House by 154 to 136......July 13, 1892 Proclamation of President commanding all persons in insurrection in Idaho to disperse......July 16, 1892 Ind
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 77 (search)
, Fred. Kapp, Anson Herrick, Theodore Fowler, Daniel Leroy, S. L. Mitchill, Augustus Schell, Chas. Christmas, J B. Varnum, Wm. Hall, Chas. A. Secor, John T. Hoffman, Hamilton Fish, Luther Bradish, Fernando Wood, A. T. Stewart, Morris Ketchum, Jonathan Sturges, J. J. Astor, John Cochran, Alex. Duncan. Secretaries. J. Smith Homans, John Bigelow, John T. Johnston, Sheppard Gandy, D. D. Lord, C. H. Marshall, Jr., Jas. G. De Forest, George al Phelps, William E. Dodge, Greene C. Bronson, William M. Evarts, John J. Cisco, James T. Brady, Simeon Draper, James S. Wadsworth, Isaac Bell, James Boorman, Abiel A. Low, Edwards Pierrepont, Richard M. Blatchford, Alexander T. Stewart, Hamilton Fish, Samuel Sloan, John Jacob Astor, Wm. F. Havemeyer, Charles H. Russell, Rudolph A. Witthaus, Charles H. Marshall, Prosper M. Wetmore, Robert H. McCurdy, On motion, the name of Hon. John A. Dix was added to the
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 1, Chapter 12: (search)
ngham, of Connecticut, contributed personally one hundred dollars to the association, expressing his warm appreciation for the thoughtful and considerate kindness in making provision for the soldiers of his own State. The Governors of all the New-England States were unanimously elected honorary members of the association. A splendid set of books was presented by the well-known firm of stationers, Messrs. Francis & Leutrel. A handsome and excellent carpet was also presented by Alexander T. Stewart, Esq. The association received continual calls from physicians, heartily offering their services; and also from the two years students in the College of Physicians and Surgeons, who were willing to spend day and night in rendering professional aid. The president of the Adams Express Company offered the gratuitous use of any number, from one to twenty wagons, for the purpose of conveying wounded soldiers that might arrive in the city; and would, with pleasure, furnish horses and
Adam Badeau, Grant in peace: from Appomattox to Mount McGregor, a personal memoir, Chapter 19: (search)
s position, however, Grant designed for Alexander T. Stewart, the well-known merchant of New York. ecretary of War. It was soon discovered that Stewart was ineligible to the post for which he had bbility was ascertained, Grant requested that Stewart should be exempted by Congress from the operatewart were greatly mortified at the result. Stewart offered to place his business in the hands ofhanges and disappointments, the blunder about Stewart, the uncertainty about Fish, and Cox, and Hoas Washburne was supplanted in a week by Fish, Stewart's name was withdrawn and Boutwell's substituty to cope with his new difficulties. Alexander T. Stewart was a New York merchant who had been stto private life, was hard. But besides this, Stewart thought that some of the importance or influeip cooled. Something like this occurred with Stewart. I went out of the country in May, 1869, aptember. On arriving at New York I went to Mr. Stewart's great store, as I had been used to do bef[10 more...]
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