The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-28

A meeting OF both branches OF the City
Council was held last evening to take action
on the death of City Treasurer Henry w.
Hersey.
In Board Of Mayor and Aldermen.
The board. having been called to order, the
purpose of the meeting was announced and
Alderman Thompson Of Ward l, spoke as
follows:
Mr.. Mayor:
keenly realize the meaning of this an
nouncement. While / recognize the fact
that there are those older and more intimate
ly connected with Mr.. Hersey than myself,
who can better voice the sentiments Of this
body, yet l cannot permit so good and wise
a man and so efficient public officer to pass
from us without publicly expressing for my
self. and belive express the feeling Of my
associates, that we are aud have been enjoy
ing for many years the fruits Of the wise,
honest and efficient character of Henry w.
uersey, and it is fitting for us at this time,
and In this public manner. to speak Of his
virtues, that his name may long be held in
which we have held for him may be COM
memorated In words and spread on the re-
cords of this municipality.
We may say he has ceased from his labors,
yet the results of his labors will long. speak
of him.
1t is not necessary to dwell upon his early
life or associates, as these are already famil-
lar to most of us and can be better spoken of
by those upon whom that loving service may
fall.
Mr.. Hersey was born in Portland, March
II, 1921 and so was we'll up to the allotted
mark for man. 1 wish to refer briefly to
his official services in the interest of the
city Of Portland. He was first elected city
treasurer March 27, 1868, and deceased while
holding that office this 9th day of March
1900 Ha has faithfuliv eervod tha c;tu os a
Jealous custodian Of its funds for % years.
may safely say that he has been more than
a faithful custodian of its funds, as am sure
you will bear me out when | say that his
keen intellect, his great foresight. his stabi-
ity Of character, have been the handspring
of our municipal action, and his large ex-
perience in our city affairs, aided by a con-
servative judgment, has made US all feel that
our financial interests were wisely planned
and judiciously managed.
We cannot pause to consider the immense
financial problems which have engaged the
city's attention during MI. Hersey's admin
istration, without gratefully acknowledging
our indebtedness to him. The Atlantic IL
negotiations, the Portland & .Ogdensburg
loan, as we'll rs the Portland & Rochester
matters, were all matters of importance to a
city of the size of Portland, and are too IA
miliar to justify my alluding to them. Sci
dom have our most: experienced members M
course or policy to be pursued. 50 that the
burden and responsibility has been thrown
upon Mr.. Hersey.
In view of his official service | deem 1t
but Justice to his memory that the records Of
this board should perpetuate the testimony
of the high regard entertained for him, and
its appreciation of the faithful manner In
which he discharged the duties which have
devolved upon him, and l therefore offer the
following resolutions:
Whereas, the members OF the City Council of
Portland, have learned with sorrow. OF the death
of the City Treasurer, Henry w. Hersey, whose
decease occurred on the 22d anniversary OF h Is
first election to the ofice which ne has held with
27th day OF March, A. D., 1868.
Be it resolved, BY the Aldermen and Common
Council Of the City OF Portland in City Council
RESOLVED, That Henry w.Hersey. by his uni
form courtesy 10 the discharge Of the important
and sometimes delicate duties Of the office of CITY
Treasurer, and by his able aud Conscientious
management of the financial interests Committed
to his care during his long term Of service be-
came eputleu 10 the esteem, confidence and COM
mendation of the citizens OF Portland; and that
by his decease the City loses the services of a
vanabe etaen sn ana Ine community parts with
ry Will hereafter be cherished for the many good
qualities he possessed.
Resotued, That the sympathy of the members
Of the City Council be rendered to his family in
thls hour OF their bereavement.
ReSotUed, That In respect TO the memory of Mr..
HerSey, the treasury OF the City be closed until
after the burial services shall have been held and
that the usual symbol of public mourning be ex.
hiblted on the City Building during the interval,
and that the treasurer'S Office be draped Tor
period of 80 days.
Resolved, That the City Council attend the
funeral services OF the deceased; that these reso-
luton be spread upon the city records, and copy
thereof be transmitted by the clerk to the family
Of the deceased.
Alderman McClutchy, in seconding the
motion, referred to his pleasant acquaintance
with Mr.. HeIsey, which commenced in 1866.