The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-08-20
Jefferson Davis Friend I'm scot
land.

Mr.. James Smith, with whom the HOnl
Tsf~rson Davis sojourned at his palatia,
Ie.idence, in Scotland, during his late trip
ras at one time engaged in the cutlery
bnsiness at Jackson, Miss. lie was on Mr..
his visit to jackson that Mr. Smith
pade his acquaintance Sympathizing
aserlv with the South, Mr.. Smith volnnta
iiy equipped a company of infantry, aud
s.iil further plimented the city of Jack
con BY presenting it with battery "f artii-
isrg. 4 man of great influence and wealth,
=. procured his own appointment ~ chief
If If rhe Liverpool police department, and was
~ enabled TO protect the Confederate
aiming interest.
Wien. after the surrender. Mr.. Davis
IA. lila first visit to Europe, he spent
W. t,ave in our possession photograph of
~ bnuse and grounds, " hich also contains
IMMATURE portraits OF his entire family and
.Isf Of his guss', Mr.. Davis.
NJ Smiths previous life has not been
.I-li,,.tht-r uneyentfuI. He was on board
a. IN. fated Atlantic that parted amidships
g., tbe middle OF the Atlantic. a few mo-
us - b,fore the vessel went down he pro-
M a q bfead-b basket from the pantry. put
c.d a,d water therein, and getting into it,
llors,,,Ilv lowered himself over the ships
~ AMI was carried away by the huge
- For three days and nights he was
I'D upard down at the mercy of the
30 ami waves on the bosom Of the deep
nm 1br tIird day he signalled sailing ve>-
III Ia star ding on tiptoe in his little craft
,,d waving handkerchief. a passG niger
>" .cross-trees of the vessel was amusing
Gf,nsflI wi. n telescope, and sighted what
iiilsnrno,ed was IA large bird. He prevailed
-, th, captain TO tack and get nearer to It,
H., capfain humored his within, and Mr.
sen IA. discovered and rescued. He was
nearly dead from want and exhaustion. but
managed to half cXclaim. Eureka! Eu-
H.. Il
at distress used BY the Masonic Fraternity.
Austin Texas Gazette.
The foregoing article is most appropriate
lv headed. There are hundreds of others
however, who gratefully acknowledge the
trenGship Of James Smith. When this
writer came to Jackson in the Spring of
1853. Mr. smith was about taking his de
nsrture for Scotland. He had lived here
many wears. acquiringa handsome property
and good name, which is better than rich
es He 3 As ono of the most public spirited
and useful citizens OF the place, and his de-
narure Was reg rded "a a substantial loss.
On bis return to Scotland, he engaged large
lis in manufacturing. and through h ener-
gy and sagacity, the American cooking
stove, and other castings, but little known
in Europe, were rapidly introduced. When,
tb. American war broke out, Mr. Smith
Invested freely in Confederate bonds, and
being a torcible writer, used the public
press when opportunity offered to vindicate
the cause Of the South About the last
contraband articles received at New Orleans
before the establishment of the blockade,
were his twenty-five Enfield rifles, and
- In -
liberalty, a company was at once formed
here, known as the Smith-Quitman Rifles.
When the war ended, we hear of this
generous and noble gentleman. making in
qniries about his old home, of his liberal
acts to personal friends, and of his ordering
The sale OF property TO the amount of two
thousand dollars and donating the same to
our Public Schools Soon after a special
came from Scotland with the
magnificent shaft OF granite that marks, in
our cemetery, the resting place of the gall
LIANT Col. RI bert a. smith, brother OF him
y hose praises we would now speak. When
few years since, the Presbyterian congre-
CATION of this city were about making some
costly but needed repairs upon their house
elworship, the mere intiInation to Mr.. Smith |
THAT help would be appreciated, brought his |
check tor fifty pounds sterling. When the |
State Fair was started In 1869, he claimed |
the privilege of being a subscriber to the
enterprise. His latest Kind act that has |
come under our notice was an invitation to !
his old friends, Mr. and Mrs. c. II. Manship, |
10 pay him a visit, he generously furnishing |
the ways and means. They are still enjoy |
Ing his hospitality.
We sincerely hope it may be the pleasure /
OfOur citizens who knew Mr.. Smith in the |
oldeu time, to greet him once more in Jack
son. Ifhe can leave his many important |
interests for brief season, to come among |
as once more, We will pledge him an all
heart welcome