Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-11-29
For the Advertiser.
Gen. James Jones.


: Gen. JAMES JONES was born in the District OF /
Edgeaeld, October 3rd 1905, and expired, after (
brief illness, ut his reaidencoin GraniteTilie on
the rornins of October 1sth, 1855.
During his life it was his fortune 20 Gil various
positions Of public trust, and all Of them With
universal ssmmcndation. Fond Of social esso
and enjoyment, he might have been regarded
perhaps as exhibiting too little Of carsfulnoss
and solcitude in the pursuit Of his private iAter-
est. But when advanced to public Office and en-
ployment, this seeming indifference and qaietuds
never followed him there. In hisoGicial spheres,
sloerles5 vigilance andslaborious energy always
accompanied him. No details however eompica-
ted or irksome, 10 labors however invidious in
their Performance could weary or battle him in
the discharge Gfehis public duty.
His services as an officer and soldier during
tho Indian war in Florida will nsrcr be forgotten
by his csmpanions-in-arms. Without disparage"
mont to those who have filed the aame office, it
may be most truthfuliy said that the duties sfthe
inspector and Adjutant General of this State,
were neror more efficiently and satisfactorily per-
formed than during the period of his admins
tration. For long series Of years he occupied
the position of Chairman Of the Board of Visi=
tors Of the Military Academies of the State.
These schools feeble and langishing at frst
were the objects of his unceasing care and dero-
ton. It mas mainly through his energetic and
unwearied efforts that they were introduced to
public favor, and were built up into. Institutions
most honorable to the State.
In the war wagsd by the United s.stos upon
the States Of the South he commanded ono of the
Regiments fr.m South Carolina, and no officer
perhaps ever. posIessed frmer hold than himself
upon the respect and attachment Of his command.
In each and all OF tho public Offices and en-
l pigments which he filed, his admirable COED
sense, his sound and we'll poised judgment, and
his noble conscientousness, inspired perfect con-
fidencc, and the warmest esteem.
But it was only to his intimate and personal
friends that his general worth, and his true nobil
ity of character were fully and thoroughly known
By the casual observer, his native moaesty and
reserve were sometimes mistaken for coldncss ant
apathy. But beneath this quiet exterior were t'
bc found the wArmcst social affections and th'
highest generosity. No man was over moro con
slant and faithful in his friendships, and no ONT
had ever warmer or rucr friends
4 Possessed Of such qualities, ho could not b.
otherwise than rercrod and loved in the circle
of hi, immediate family. ThO'sore calamity
Of his life was the loss Of his devoted and noble
!, wife, whom be survived not oven enc brief year
and the blessings of children had bscn denied tt
him. Under such circumstances, it was eninentl!
characteristic of the man to give, as he did, hi
entiro estate to the two orphans, the childron o
poor stranger, whom he had adopted and reared
as his own.
By all to whom he was properly known, hi
memory will be cherished asl long as unostenta
tious virtue, incorruptible pyobity, and mani!
J worth shall be esteemed among men.