Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-16
Tribute of Respect.

At a meeting of Nashville Typographical
Union No. %, held on the 18th inst, the I'M
dersigned committee was appointed TO draft res
oultiOns ON the death of Capt j. j. mcdaniel.
With hearts saddened and shocked by the sud-
den death of one who held such prominent po-
sition in our Union as member, In our hearts as
a friend, and in our community as cluzen, no
needs no formal Introduction from your commit
tee. Gazing back upon the past, recollections
hang in thick clusters around the arbOr of friend
snip and of youth. Its pathway has been marked
at every step by monuments that memory rears
iii atfectionate remembrance to those who were
dear TO US In friendship, association and interest,
and none stands out in holder relief than that OF
Capt. j. j. MCDANIEL. One among the nrst 70
take decided ground in the formation Of local
Union In subordnation to the International
Union, he lent all his energies TO the accomplish
ment of that purpose. With him to resolve was
TO accomplish, and to none does 1t owe more OF
its success and stability its power and influence,
than to him who now "sleeps his last sleep"
In return, this Union honored him as but few
hfEs ee sSd h1nSsd III TaI Its
the national councils of our organization he re-
fected credit on himself and honor TO this Union
and in all the relations that he sustained-wheth-
er as an Off Ger or an humble member, in public
or in private-his frmDeSs and faith In the
principle and justice Of our organization never
wavered. A man OF strong convictions and i'm
pulses-yet ne carried his heart In his hand-the
appeals of charity always found him willing
listener and ready giver-when affection laid
its heavy hand upon household, 1t found him
ALWAYS ready 10 alleviate severity Oh the DlOW
by sympathetic and by tangible aid. Strong as
he was in his typographical convictions, he was
equally 50 in his political relations. When the
war broke out between Mexico and the United
States he was one of the first to spring 10 arms III
defence of the honor of his country, and helped
to baptize his regiment with the name of the
"BloOdy First" When the late civil war began,
from conviction of duty and fidelity to prin.
cple he enlisted on the side Of the South, and
with others, raised an artillery company, of
which he was elected the first lieutenant He ai-
forwards became its captain and served his
country with a courage and an honor unexcelled.
Returning home, and laying aside the armOr Of
war, he quietly engaged in the pursuits of life
until the dread messenger summoned him from
among us. There are many that have gone down
to the grave crowned with the worlds honor, but
few, very few, reflect back from the grave the
virtues and the nobility of Capt j. j. Nc
DANIEL.
But why should we lengthen this notice. His
career is well known to you in all Its varied rela-
tions and your committee would therefore report
the following preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Almighty in his
wise providence to remove from our midst our
friend and felOw-craftsman, Capt j. j. Nc
DANIEL; therefore, be it
ResoIred, That in his death this Union has lost
a valuable member, the community good citi-
zen, his family an affectionate son, and his wife
loving husband.
Pesotred, That we tender to the family our sin
cere sympathy and confidence in this, their hour
of bereavement, and that they may be cOnSoled
by the reflection that tho chain is not broken, but
heightened by the addition OF another link con-
Meeting them with him who has crossed the riv-
or and is now resting under the shade Of the
trees"
Resolred, That the symbol of mourning be
placed upon the charter Of our Union for thirty
days. 90 p.
ResoJced, That copies of this preamble and
resolutions be furnished to the family lOf the de-
ceased.
Ordered, That the foregoing be published in
the UHIos AND AMERICAS and Republican Bon
RsT, WM. AIMIsoN, -
p, G, PRICE,
JOIN PLAxroN,
GEO. NJ. ANTHONY, 81 r
Be- ... JAMES K. WILLIAMS.