New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-30
VIM. Cornell Jewett.
To hs Editor Of The ~ Y Tribune.

To hs Editor Of TIE ~ Y. Tribune.
SIR: respectfully ask for brief space in
your Journal to reply to Mr. Jewetts communication Of
this morning.
Tie letter from me, which he publishes. was written
at his earnest solicitation than eighteen months
since after he had exhibited, what then considered
plausible evidence Of his sincerity and integrity IN the
shape OF numerous Endorsements and recommendations
not the least convincing OF which IL remember Alright
letter from the editor Of The TRIBUNE. Although
well satisfied at that time OF his semiunacy. bad not
then the evidence, since accumulated, OF bis con-
fdence genes. and his utter want Of integrity Twas
willing, as expressed in ny letter to gid him " in
haddJk and honorable enterprise. and no written or
verbal declarations Of mine can be distorted into an In
dorsoment or approval Of his course.
Nr Jewett's appeal ITO the citizens now in Colo
RADIO" viii only intensity the feeling OF contempt and dis
gust which every citizen of that Territory entertans
tou ard him. For years he has been lavish In promises
OF the benefits which were to inure to Colorado az
Result " his enterprises and not few unfortunately
for themselves have conhded In hi; representations
The most positive proof exists In this city. IN Balt
more Buffalo, aud In Philadelphia OF bis obtaining
money in large quantities on JaI,e Prsisnsss. III MI
Jewett wishes this evidence published. he has but to
indicate desire to see It, and It viii DO promptly iur'
nished
Had Jewett pursued bis dshones. praotices in the
81 simple Jowet s0ne the people OF our Territory
would have special reason for indgnation but they
do aad viii protest against his making Colorado the
scape.goat Tor his stupidity. his impotence and his
kna,ery. These strong terms, Sir. but 1
ind them almost daily in tie police reports OF HE
TRIBUNE applied to who infinitely better emil
tied 20 public respect and confidence than this Jewett
With Jcwetts fantrsticn and ridiculous :" Peace"
middle have nothing do. He. and oil others who
Join bands with him In this business are welcome to
any personal popularity notoriety they may achieves
but 1t il by this time distinctly understood that
" Colorado citizens have not single sentiment In com
mon With Jevett in this matter. He does well TO
withdraw further efforts for Colorado and to ask the
press no. refer ~ him hereafter rs Colorado Jew
EFT" although his srIogated claim TO the title oil Col
Jewet7 looks nearly 6shy as bis former so'-di'sH
title. His rank - Colonel" given him. rs be con-
fcsses by the dsting rushed Southern Commissioners
now in Canada" will hardly be acknowledged by the
loynl people Of the North who will with difficulty rec
onc- freedom Of through the North with AN
acceptance Of military title from Confederate Com
missioners"
Jewett mistakes when no thinks intend 10 abuss
HIN owe Colorado duty; and. In the discharge OF
this duty becomes TO do oil in my power to abase
ngisanoe. That Jewett Is regarded such by Colo
radans is proved by the unanimous favor with which
my communication In Yesterday World was received
by representatives Of that Territory In this city
Very respectfully EDWARD BLISS
Commissioner Of Emigration for Colorado.
Colorado Emigration Office. No. 100 Broadway, third
story New York. July, -, 1904.