The Portland daily press., 1863-10-12
Death OF Collector Jewett.


1 tor of this port, which took place about hall
past ~ o'clock, at his residence on Spring
street. He had been confined to his house
about two weeks with an affection of the throat,
but it was supposed he was recovering-in
fact the symptoms were all favorable until Fri
day, when change occurred which presented
alarming features. He suffered much during
the night, but appeared brighter Saturday
morning. 1t was but for brief period. for he
sank away in few hours to his eternal rest.
Mr.. Jewett was man of marked character
| Brought up as merchant he was ever among
the most active, and in that business he con-
tinued in this city for many years. In 1858 he
was elected Mayor of the city, and reelected
in 1850. During his administration of the
municipal affairs, the splendid Government
building, which was initiated during the adj
ministration Of Mayor Willis, was erected and
nearly brought to completion. In the cree
ton of the edifce Mayor Jewett exerted all
| his powers to have such a building as would be
an honor and credit to the city, and though
there was much opposition to the measure he
succeeded in carrying out his plans and he
has left proud and imperishable monument
| TO his memory.
While Mayor of the city il was his constant
effort to do every thing in his power for the
| improvement Of our city, and in all such meas
ures he succeeded. His recommendations for
alterations and improvements were presented
| to the City Council in SO candid and tersc a
manner that they were uniformly adopted.
He loved the city of his birth, and was ever
disposed to do all that he could to beautify and
adorn it. ........-.s- ..--,-e
In 1861 he was appointed, by President Lin
coin, Collector Of this port. We but speak the
sentiment of the whole community when we
say that in this Office he has been exceeded by
no previous incumbent for fidelity in the dis
charge of his duties, and amenities to those
having business transactions at the office. His
promptness of action on the occasion of the
seizure of the Revenue Gutter Caleb Cushing
and, also, on several other occasions since the
breaking out of the rebellion, have won for
him the commentator Of the Secretary of the
Treasury. sf .. l...
But it was not only in an official character
that Mr.. Jewett displayed his interest in his
native city, As a member of the Board of
Trade, a Director of the Atheneum, a men,
Der of the Natural History Society, and in
various other institutions with which he was
connected, he was always prominent. All Of
the above mentioned Associations will bear
witness to his untiring devotion to their inter
ests and to the good Of our city. The Park
Street Church, Of which he has been member
ever since its formation in 1885, and the Sab
bath School connected with it, of which he
was Superintendent, will feel his loss most
severely. He was one Of the most active and
efficient members, ever ready to fill any place
where he thought he could do good.
The loss Of such a man is felt by the whole
community. Ills place is not TO be easily filed.
With singleness OF heart he looked to the
greatest good of the greatest number, and with
all his energies devoted himself to it,
Less Than one year since, on the morning of
the annual day of Thanksgiving and Praise,
last year, his beloved consort left him for
brighter world. In how brief space Of time
has he joined her. The afflicted orphans of
that family have the deepest sympathy of the
community in their hcart-rending aflliction.
Mr.. Jewett was born July 18th, 1907, and
was little more than IS years Of age at the
time OF his DEATH He leaves three daughters
and one son, the latter, the youngest of the
family, being about IA years of age.
The flags on the Custom House, City Hall,
shipping and at the British Consulate were
hoisted at half mast on Saturday as soon as
the death of Mr.. J. was known.
At regular meeting Of the Mercantile Lii
brary Association, held at its rooms on Satur-
day evening, committee was chosen to pre-
pare resolutions expressive of the feelings of
the Association concerning the death of Mr..
Jewctt, who was one of the founders of the
institution and formerly President. Out of
respect to his memory the meeting then ad-
iourned.
The Board Of Trade and members of the
Merchants Exchange hold a meeting at their
rooms to-day, at IL o'clock, at adopt such
measures as they may deem proper in relation
to the loss they have sustained. ~
CITY COUNCIL PROtEEDlNcs.
At a special meeting Of the City Council
Saturday evening, the following preamble and
resolutions were offered by Alderman S. w.
Larrabee, and were unanimously adopted in
both Boards:
Whereas, II has pleased cd i'm his infinite wisdom
10 remove, by death, our worthy and distinguished
fellow citizen. Hon. JEDKpIAH JEwErT in his ma
ture manhood, and from the weighty and re.
sponsibilities that rested upon him--therefore
Resotred, That IN the deceaso of Mr.. Jewett this
city has lost of its most useful and devoted c.
to promote and carry forward any enterprise tend
ing to promote its real prosperity and true advance
ment; loyal and patriotic in his instincts, warm
hearted and generous in his sympathics. he was al
ways ready to cooperate with any enterprise, hay
ing in view the welfare of humanity
Resoired That tender 10 the afflicted family of
our deceased fellowcitizen, warmest sympathies
and commend them TO Him, who, in his infinite COM
passion, has declared that lie will be Father 10 the
fathcrless,
Resoired, That in testimony of our respect TO the
memory of the deceased, the City Council will at
tend his funeral obsequics.
Resotced, That the Mayor be requested TO furnish
the family of the deceased, copy of these Resou-
.tions and 10 publish the same in the daily papers.
Aldermen Moody and i. Larrabee, I'd, and
Councilmen Hamlen, Fling and Whittemore
were appointed acommittee to ascertain when
the funeral will take place, and to make such
arrangements for the City Council to attend
the same as may be necessary.
The funeral will take place from his late
residence at 3 O'Clock this afternoon.