Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-06
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6.
DEATH OF JOHN JANNEY. ESQ.

death of John Jauney, esq, Of Loudoun For
some time past his health has been declining,
so that his dcccasc was not unexpected to his
family and friends.
He was born in Alexandria on the Sth day Of
November, l19S. In 1910 or II, his father re-
moved to Ilisborough, Loudoun county, where
his son John received plain English educa.
ton, which, with his natural Abilities laid the
foundation of his knowledge. He made his
preparatory studies Of the law in the office OF
r. Ii. Henderson, Of Loudoun, and commenced
.he practice of his profession in lS25.
His industry, business habits, energy, and c-
GAL learning, soon made him known to the bar
and the community, and gave him place in
the front rank Of his profession. and which he
maintained with increasing fame and distinction
TO the close of his active career. lie was dis
tinguished for his honor, honesty, and fair deal
ing in his practice-and for his excellent conf
mon sense and judgment in his business trans
actions, as well as for his acumen and skill. He
was considered and admitted to be one Of the
best lawyersof the Commonwealth and his servi
tCS WI Ss'iiSN
to requi>tion from different portions of the
State
AS public man, he was honored and respect
Ell, not only by his own party, but by those who
were opposed to him in politics. He was in
former party times a Wing OF the old school
and to his principles he adhered with a
fidelity and devotion honorable and char-
acteristic. While he was modest and re-
firing, he was strong and decided. His
speeches on public affairs were always able
listened to with pleasure, and had great weight
with unprecedented men. lie was persuasive
and eloquent.
\ man Of his abilities could not remain in
retirement. Though avcrSe to public life he
was frequently called upon by his fellow citi-
zens to represent them in positions of honor
and trust. He was a member Of the Conven-
ton which formed the late Constitution Of the
State, and also, President Of the Convention
which was held just previous to the war His
eloquent address to Gen Robert f. Lee, when
the war commenced, will long be remembered.
But to all the qualities and merits we have
enumerated he added the browning glory Of
the truly deserving-the exalted character Of
good citizen, a sincere frieud-and "a man
without reproach." His word was his bond
his integrity unsullied-anl his whole life con-
SiStent.
dIe was Firginian in heart and soul. He
had no narrow or contracted views, but to Viz
ginia he was especially devoted. Those Of her
people who knew him, appreciated his love and
affection.
Mr.. Janncy was ola fine personal appear
ancc,--a man who in his manners and bearing
showed that he was of the old school Of Virgin
ians-dignifed and manly-so that he attract
I'd to himself, personally the young and the
old.
This brief and imperfect tribute to the mem
Dry of John Janney is paid by one who had
known him from boyhood, who always admired
him. and from whom he always received tokens
Of kindness and friendship. We have been called
upon, OF late, to record the deaths Of many Of
our old and once familiar friends, but for none
Of them have We felt more grief than for the
loss which We now deplore-and We are sure we
speak the universal feeling Of all who knew
the deceased, when we say that the whole COM
munily unites with us Virginia mourns the
loss Of one of the best and ablest Of her sons