New-York tribune., 1876-07-12
NIP IrwrLEs PUBIC SERVICES.

Marshal Jewell, late Postmaster General, ala
not begin his political career until 1867, his previous
years having been devoted to business pursuits In early
life learned the rado of tanner and was engaged III
the leather business for many years In Hartford wh're
lie accumulated large fortune. HIS character as a
busncs, man and his popularity in Hartford
brought him forward in 1867 the Republican
candidate Tor state Senator from tie lst District This
being strongly Democratic portion OF tie city, Mr'
Jewell WAS defeated In tie election however be had
shown much popularity by running. far ahead oI Ills
ticket that in SOS ne was nominated against James l.
EnsiSh a. succeed the late william A. Buckingham as
Governor Of Connecticut In tEa contest he was def aed
bat in the following year the pubican5 nominated him
again, and he was elected In 1870 he was defeated by
Nh English and IN 1871 elected over HIM. In lhe
following year Richard d. Hubbard the Democratic
candidate, and Air. Jewell defeated him.
In May. 1878. James l.. Orr died while Minister TO
Russia and President Grant appointed Mr.. Jewell to
succeed hun This Office he continued to hold until july
g. ls7l when Ec was nominated TO succeed John A. j..
Crcswc rs Postmastcr-G Gcneril He resigned his place
rs Minister to Russia and accepted the new oniee IT.
turning home Immediately to assume its duties
Though Congress was not in session, so
that his confirmation had to be delayed,
Mr. cucl entered earnestly into the work OF his office
and at once BEGAN vigorous policy toward the corrup-
tions that had become known to the Department. In
Texas and Alabama he did effective work In putting an
eid 10 sysem of straw bids, ana other forms Of fraud
and thus incurred tue bitter opposition of senators
Flanagan and spencer from tGose States VINO Worhed
vigorously against his confirmation when the
senate convened. They failed, however. in their
purpose. Mr.. Jewell had announced that he
intended to luct the Department on business prlnc
pies For the frat tme In his life." he SAID hc had
found himself Mt head OF institution which did not
uay Its own expeuscs" lie kept his promise faithfully
His administration hcnceorth continued ITS vigorous
policy toward corruption and by It's reform measures
aud the establishment OF the fast mail train, which have
b,cume useful TO the country his administration has
distinguished itself beyond Gny other for many years
when the facts regarding the attitude OF DiStictAttOrney
Fisher toward the District Oi Columbia Ring III the sde
burg AIRY trial became known, ilr jewell was very ac-
tive In securing Fishers removal At the annual dinner
OF the cYuik Chamber Of Commerce in MAJ 1870, IL
the absence OF q II. Grant Mr.. Jewell Responded to
the toast to the President, and at the con
olusion Of his address he said: L say Tor
myself as merchant, now temporarily III
poli,!,. aul on the strength OF u merchants word.
pcd to you aua declare you that IN any feeble at
tempt have made to administer the department OF the
Government over which prcsilr. | have admins
tered It as would my private affairs. have admins
tered II as a merchant always dOcs his aiiirs-for the
benefit Of his Owncrs which the people" He struck
here the Of his service POsnasterGcncral OF
the United states.