The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-06-11
Death OF John Calvin Davls-.--Tfae
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Many in this community were startled
Yesterday morning by the announcement of
che death OF John G. Davis. which occurred
at his residence, corner of Eighth and Clay
streets, on Sunday afternoon at halfpast
O'Clock. TO his more intimate friends il had
been known that his health had been i'm
paired for several weeks, but II was hoped
not seriously. But their hopes were blighted
by his sudden death Of apopleXy.
Although only twenty years Of age
Mr.. Davis had occupied many positions of
trust, and was alike popular in his official
and private relations. s3
A few years ago, while cashier Of the
Richmond Banking and Insurance Company,
be first exhibited that ability as fnancier
which soon brought him TO the front rank.
subsequently be was promoted to the same
position in the Planters National Bank, and
continued in the active and successful dis
charge of its duties until within few days
Of his death. He was also well known as
Director of the Eastern L,,natic Asylum,
and was treasurer Of that institution. Not
quite month ago he received, unsolicited,
the Conservative nomination for the City
Council from Madison Ward, and was elected
by an unusually large vote, receiving the
support of both political parties. He was to
have taken his seat in the Council on the 1st
of july next.
The funeral of the deceased took place
Yesterday afternoon. Rev. DIR. Burrows and
Rev. Mr.. Biting conducted the services
and the remains were followed to the grave
by an unusually large procession, including
detachment Of the Walker Light Guard,
Old Dominion Lodge, No. 4, Knights of
Pythias, and Dove Lodge, No. 81. of Masons.
The deceased was an honored member OF
each Of these organizations. The City
Council also attended in Il body. The scene
at the grave Was remarkably solemn. and
impressive, the relatives and many of tile
friends Of the deceased being almost over
come with grief.
We append the resolutions adopted by the
City Council at the regular meeting yester-
day in honor Of the memory Of the deceased :
"A more melancholy duty rarely devolves
upon any public body than that which is inn
posed upon the Council Of the city of Rict,-
lnOnd by the announcement of the death OF
John Calvin Davis, Esq. In the prime of an
early and promising manhood, just as be had
been summoned by the voice of his fellow
citizens to take part in the deliberations OF
this body for the ensuing two years, he has
been laid low by the iron hand of death.
Though young in years he has occupied for
no brief period positions in tine walks OF
business life in this city which demanded
high qualities of head and heart, and the sue
cess with which he had met every RESPONSE
biiity and discharged every duty commended
him to the confidence and esteem of this
entire community, and gave bright prom
Use OF q life of eminent public usefulness.
IL would not become this body to
intrlide into the sacred circle OF home
and tireside, or to lift the veil which
surrounds The privacy Of The deep sorrow of
the stricken household, but as representa-
tivcs of the people OF Richmond, in view OF
the public calamity and grief, it is
"Resoired by The Council, That in testi-
mony OF their own appreciation and that OF
their constituents OF the character and worth
of the late John Calvin Davis, Esq, and as a
mark of respect to his memory, the members
of this body will wear the usual badge or
mourning for thirty days, and will attend
his funeral in a body.
"Resoioed, That copy of this minute be
forwarded by the clerk TO the family OF the
deceased. and that it be published i'll the city
papers"