New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-10
Obituary..
PELATIAH PERT.

The telegraph yesterday morning announced
the death Of this eminent NewYork merchant, at his
residence in Ncw.Haven. in his 18th year. Few men
have filed more useful or moro honorable station In
this community than Mr.. Perit
Born in Connecticut he was taken 10 New.Havcn.
with his elder brother by HE mother than 60 years
ago. 10 finish their education. lie became member OF
the Hopkins Grammar School, and afterward OF Yale
College from which he was graduated in le02. under
the recent Presidency Of DR.. Dwight From tho Glass
TO which lie belonged came Two Governors Of Connect
cut two United States Senator's three College Pres.
idcnts two College Professors two Judges Of the su.
preme Court and other notabillties
Choosing commercial career, Mr. PERT came 10
New-YoTk. where he 10 eIninence. In 1912,
he became a member Of militia company composed Of
tie young merchants Of the oty. Becoming member
Of the wel.known house Of Goodhuc and Company, he
joined the Chamber Of Commerce In the year 1879 OF
that Institution he continued bonorol and foremost
member till his death being elected President OF the
Chamber in 1885, and thereafter annually honored with
reelection by acclanaton Those who have habitualy
attended the Chamber wiz remember with pleasure hs
dignied discharge Of the duties Of presiding officer
and his quiet, quick dispatch Of business.
Though model merchant closely applying himself
to bis vocation. Mr.. Peri. literally contributed bis
services and his substance TO promote every phian'
thropc enterprise of the day lie was On earnest mem
her OF the Congregational Church In the foundation
OF Sunday Schools he took leading parti lie became
member Of the Union, ard the Visiting Committee.
and rarely absented himself from the Sabba'hschoo
Among many other positions OF trust and honor which
he has filed he has bssn President Of the Board Of For
sgn Missions Of the American Bible Society. Trustee
Of the seamans Retreat and Sailors Snug HarbOr was
M - ,ha Pa NJ
President Of the Seamanls Saving Bank.
strong Wing. when that party was In existence
Mr. PERT subsequently became Republican Unionist.
and souty labored to sustain the Government in It's
struggle for sefpreseryaton At the time OF bis death
he was engaged in the preparation OF work Tor the
Government on the Commerce Of tho United States,
which be recently remarked was so far competed thh
in case he should be called away it could be finished by
the gentlemen associated with him.
About Eve years ago Mr. PERT sold his valuable rea
estate in this city and removed to NewHaven. In
1861 he retired from business and o!ncc that time has
lived Life Of comparative seoluSion and repose Abou'
ten days ago when returning from visit to friend
Mr. PERT was taken suddenly III In the street. aud car.
red into tho residence of Prof Siman where he re-
maincd unconscious until morning, when he was con
viewed TO his own residence. This attack eliminated IN
dropyy on tho chest He retained his intellect In fl
vigdpry mn N the perod OF his dissolution lie leaves
widowLthe daughter OF Daniel l.. Colt Of Norwich. to
whom he was married IN ls25-but no children
Inc funeral Of Mr. PERT Is announced TO take place
rom his residence in NowHayen this afternoon. ~
will be largely attended by his personal and
friends from this city. The time appointed - - CLOCK
The shipping in the haTbOr yesterday displayed thei
flags at half mast in honor Of hs memory ana measuf
were taken by our merchants as viii DO seen beioW
properly mark the loss which his death mas entahea
upon the community. - . 49,
DEATH OF AB. PEIlT-AcTIoN OF TIE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE.
The following acquisitions we're Issued yesterday
H., ,ne.ting Of the Chamber OF Commerce ~ take action u
/ respect 10 the death Of Nh T. Perit
ErwYoax March o. 1884,
Dam sIa: We the undersigned, members q the Chamber
Commerce respectfully request that you wii cal speea
,ach action as may to meet and proper upon t
occasion OF tho death Of s late President tho venerable fsa
T worth ofMr Pert his long connection will
the commerce OF this city end his terms Of service
PTedeut of the Chamber Gail Tor unusual demonstration
respect 10 his memory. ,,.
| Jxo A. SrKyEss a.. q. b0GaRT
G n huyyLL CHAA kEExLAED.
nj ~ GpI.sxfI. tDND T.. Bo6ERT
u ID Josys RoBERT LEsox KENNEDY
A (JpAcIe KIse WALTERS GRIFFITH,
A. C. KICaARps CHogGg =. THohAs.
| M MAUI JAMES q. KIse.
CALEB BARsT0v. w. u. DODGE
To A. a. Low esq President Of the Chamber Of Commerce
Nxw.Yonx, March 8. 1864.
DEAR Sra You respectfully requested TO call neetin
chamber Of Comnsoe at The earliest date possible fo
be purpose Of expressing The feelings Of the Chamber ih
des.h Of It's Prssident Peash Pert Asspeetfuy
ROBERT TAILOR r. r. MORGAN
RUSSELL SIuReis, CHAA LAhsos
Gro w. BLnET.
ToA A. Low es Prosidsns Of the Chamber Of CoHnsrce