The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-11
Obttu ary.
DEATH OF JOHN T. JACKSON.

The duty devoves this morning TO announce the
death Of Mr. John p Jackson late Vice President and Su
perntenden Of the New Jersey Railroad and Trasporta
ton Company, who died at his residence al Newark
terday morning Mr.. Jackson has been connected with
thai company from its organization to tho present time
He appointed secretary on the 4h OF June 1882 and
held that position to the LIST Of November. 1919 On ths
4h of June 1896 he elected director, and on the
2Sih Of juno ls49 chosen vice president and in thai
oc united with the slperntondcncy OF the road he has
remained since He was man Of great energy and the
company which the services of the better portion Of his
life was devoted indebted in small dcgroe for its
present prosperity TO his judcious management and ability
in the arrangement Of details. The deceased educat
ed for ano bar and held excellent position in the legal
profession when he turned his attention toward the rail
read business, then just springing into existence At
c time uf the grant OF the charter OF the road though
quite young man, he Speaker Of the House Of As
senby and his position and prospects in political life
ths t attsring cha acler but from his connec
ton with the company he devoted his whole cnergas to
its service, and abandoned active participation in the
pursuits Of politica! life. Ho admitted TO the New
Jersey bar very early in life. aud engaged in tho practice
of law 70 # the villages OF his native
county. While engg ID in the practice Of law he was
marked rs young man Of promise and ability Possess
ing nlay respects high qualifications orator, he
frequently invited by the country people to deliver
sonr Of Juy oraons aad address political meetings or
pubic speaking lie was extremely fona and eventually
he became deeply Interested in the politics of his country
BY reason of Ills influence, his popularity and the
confidence VI the people in his integrity, he was
twice elected to the Legislature OF the State, aud
member Of that body discharged his duty with crodit
himself and TO to utmost satisfaction ol his costit
lie also twice elected Clerk OF the county OF
Fsscx very lucrative office tnow the most lucrative in
the s atc), and tor by amassed considerable money.
Having become dun .g his political life acquainted with
al the inncn ai mcn Of ia. state and being srswd and
sagscio,s himself in political Affairs tho company with
which he connected entirely relied upon him TO pro-
tect their interests ii ths Legislature from any lDrac
ton. For years past the interests Of the Camden
and Amboy Railroad Company greatly conhicted with
so OF tho Now Jersey Transportation Company. and
although the Camden and Amboy threatened at ono time
absorb ntcres. IN the State conflicting with that
company, thu Nav Jersey Railroad and Transportation
Company through the perseverance, and sagacity OF Mr.
Jackson PROJECTED from any ruinous competition
He would only employ coansa to argue the questions
toes, hut assist as senior counsel himself and would
very frequently discuss tho points involved great
length and WITH marked ablitye. Bat in his business
transactions his,cuse wa.aiways ma kcd with strict
integrity and honesty OF purpose, and not only the
pay the head Ct which H. stood will sustain an Almost
irrrparable ios, bit the community In which he lived
lie was man Of fine address, coursos in bis iemcanor
and universally beloved by altwhc kaew him. He was
asa distinguished for his benvvclence and charity and
was wharew,th.i, devote! Christian. Mr. jackson
always took two part in everything Which could
advance the prosperity Of the city OF Newark, his resi-
Gcace for many Yeas rast. lie was member cf III.
church Of tho Rev Mr. Wilson, aud tho superintendent
the sunday school In al ition he was nln of calti
waited nte,ec md cs great mental ability, and his .os
will be deeply fell III tho community wh.ro he resided
as well by The company which no Oh so long AM
q faithfully He ended his earthly at the age
lfLy.six