Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-11-03
The Lato Gov. Jones, of Tennessee.

The Memphis Enquirer, edited by Messr.. Gle
mems and i ,rand,.. both of whom served with Gov
Jones in the U. 5, Senate, announces the la,tcr's
Acah, in the Glowing eloquent, aul feeling
terms
/ 1t IS with deep regret that we are called upon
! to announce the death OF Hon. James e. jones.
who died ut his residence near this city, NJ about
ton minutes after four o'clock yesterday evening
Coy Jones has played prominent part in the
history of the State and OF the Nation ind tho an
nouncement Of his death will bring gloom and -or-
row to many heart beyond the circle of his i'm
mediate irienus and acqunnanccs.
lie was born in Wilson county, Team, ON the
! Sth Of june 1909, and began life with limited
education. and without the MD of fortune or inlu
ental friends.
lie entered the arena of politics in 1889 and
was elected MS membcr OF the Legislature from
Wilson county In 1911 he was nominated as tho
lWhi, candidate ilr Governor, and after u canvass
unparalleled in the annals of the Southwest suc-
.crc'rd hy majority of about two thousand five
hundred votes over James X. Polk. In 1913 he
ngao defeated Mr.. Polk for Governor, by aa in
creased ma joriiy In 1850 he was elected to
l'hc Senate Of the United States for II term OF six
Years.
In all the various public trusts committed t., his
keeping. Gov. jones proved himself to be man
not only of extraordinary ability and energy, hut
luiSo vi eAtaOTuilTy nucltv 10 the interests OF MS
constituency. Through life he was the warm and
devoted friend OF Henry Clay, and the last illness
I"f that great statesman was soothed by his com
slant presence and attention-the last thrJbbingS
loi that mighty heart gradually grew faint, nnd H.
,nally ceased IN his presence.
But ii is not our pdrposc now to record the pub
lie services of the deceased Another time will sut
h;c for that: still the general gloom which now
Ipcryadcs this city. wherever the fact Of his death
lie known reminds us that tn ere are some OF them
which cannot be passed over without disappoiut.
Ing the public expectation. lie found Memphis
almost village WHEN he came here to reside In
Ia period OF about twelve years he made magni6
cent city. lie organized system Of Internal I'm
prosements. and ty his indomi,ahle energy and
perseverance, carried it into successful operation
which has made this city what it is--the gem OF
the Southwest
The first nank-ruad enterprise owed its existence
to him. lie spoke the Memphis and Charleston
Railroad into beings 10 10 th" very hour when
he was struck down by the fatal disease which
has terminated lis existence. lie was engaged in
other schemes To promote the prosperity and wei
fare OF the city. His family may mourn the loss
iof loving husband. and kind and gentle father
his friends that OF the genial companion in all
their hours of JOY and wnrm-heartcd sympathizeI
in all their trials-the Nation. that Of a States
man who has made his mark upon the records
of the past. AMI to whom it could confidently
look for wise and salutary advice in the future;
but all these combined do not moro than express
the loss our city has sustained
Peace he to his ashes. For many years we have
heen associated with him ip private and public
life, and mourner more sincere will follow his
body to the tomb.
The New York Herald. in noticing his death,
says
On the 10Th of june lS54. the Senate having
under consideration The motion /, refer to tho
Committee On the judiciary tie petition from
itwentr-hine hundred citizens of Massachu.e t.
7. aging tor the repeal Of the Fugitive Slave Law,
Mr.. Jones made aspect. in which occurs the fol-
lowing paragraph, which is rather appropriate at
the present day
! This memorial, Mr.. President, comes To us
tecmng with treason and reeking with tho blood
Of an innocent victim treason, because it seeks