The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-12-04
Aa Appreciated Trib ..Ge.

The associates of Col j. L. Power
have seized the opportunity afforded by
his temporary absence to reproduce i'll
the CLARION the following appreciated,
and Owe who have had the best means of
of knowing will be excused for adding
deserved tribute 1t is due to him to
say that human applause was not his OBJ
ject in performing the deeds that have
inspired this tribute. 1t was higher one
and is seen in the results which have at
tended his services to the poor, the lowly,
| the sorrow-stricken in the hour of attic
ton. The distinguished authorship of
the subjoined communication enhances
its value. Though it was published &nony
mously, We have readily discovered the
marks of an eminent jurist who has
illustrated in his own successful career
that,
Honor and fame from no condition rise,
Act well your part-there all the honor lies"
Judge Mayors in the Corinth Record
The distress and atfi' ction in Vicks0urg.
Grenada, and other places, bring prominent
ly before the country name already known
and associated with many good works
| allude 10 Col. j. l.. Power, Of the CLARION
There are hundreds of men whose uam-s
occupy conspicuous places. aud the country
Is loud in their praises, who iall far short OF
being 80 useful To their fellows, and who
are not guided bY SO noble "a philanthropy
he. 1t = not amiSs to say chat he was
poor Irish orphan boy, in Lock port, n. l..
here he worked for n any years. He came
to Mississippi twentY-odd years agn, mar
nd AFr lad at L. "a,
connected with all the benevolent enter
prises of the State, and is known every
where as one OF the most reliable, prom pt
and efficient business men in the State. In
quiet, uuPretending way, he is always
doing good to his feliowmau. He remain
ed at Jackson, aud through his efforts has
collected thousands of dollars in all
parts OF the Union, and has Judi
ciousy expended them TO the great
relief OF tie afflicted. To see him at work
one would suppose "the Grid was his home
and to do good his religion" But he
acts from weli-defned religious principles,
aud is guided by the true faith OF the hum
bic Christian, being consistent M EN- Der OF
the Presbyterian church. He has long been
a teacher in the Sabbath School, and attends
all the convocations and conventions in that
interest, that he may learn how TO be more
useful. A more unselffSh man | never
knew. Wherever there is ii sorrow to 500; he,
tea to dry, mourning heart to be com
forte l. charity to be bestowed. he will be
there
ITO do good by stealth and blush to find it
fame"
A few years ago | witnessed his reception
in the city of Lockport " hero he had lived.
Ii was truly an ovation. The offic as OF
the city, editors, bankers, Congressman,
ministers. lawyers, and indeed all the
prominent men of the city, took pleasure
in giving cordial reception to the FORMER
orphan boy, whose conduct among them
gave an earnest of his future usefulness |
and whose career in the far South they had |
witnessed with such pride and pleasure.
think 1T but proper to hold up for the |
encouragement, and Tor examples to the |
rising gtnerauon the successful career of |
such men in their works oftrue charity and |
benevOlence. Though such rarely receive |
any reward here below, save the gratitude |
and love of the recipients of their favors |
and the respect of the few who know their |
true history; yet, in the Sweet Bye and |
Bye" they will receive "a crown that fadeth |
not away
II is not amiss to say that notwithstand- |
ing his labors above stated, he carries on /
his business with perfect system. and is a |
most energetic and thorough business man,
and loved by all who know MIN. Nav God |
continue to bless him in his good works