Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-18

His Death at the. Residence of His
Father Yesterday Morning The Ca
reer of a Brilliant Young Nan-Action
of the BaF-The Funeral To-day,


reer of a Brilliant Young Man-Action
of the BaF-The Funeral To-day,
The many friends of Hon. Davenport
jackson We're panied yesterday to learn
of his death, which occurred at the resi-
dence of his father, Gen. Henry R. Jack
son, shortly after 10 O'Clock in the morn
ing, after a protraeted illness superin-
duced by nervous dyspepsia.
Mr.. Jackson was born in this city on
the 10th Of April, 1850, and in 1868 gradu-
ated at the University of Georgia. After
short recreation from his classical
course he returned to the University and
entered the law department, whence he
graduated with honor, and on presenting
his diploma was admitted 10 the bar at
Watkinsville in 1870. He located for the
practice OF his profession in Augusta, and
on the 18th Of January, 1872. was appointed
Solicitor General of the Augusta Circuit
by Governor James NJ. Smith. The nomi-
nation was surprise to Mr.. Jackson. for
he had not sought the office. At the time
Of the appointment he had not been three
years in practice as required by law, but
the General Assembly promptly passed
statutory act, and the Senate confirmed
In i SoH Mr. . Jackson fae p0' = was Was
reelected Solicitor General for the term
of four years, and held the office until
January, 1877, when he declined to be
candidate for another term. When first
appointed he was only 81 years of age,
and was one of the youngest men ever
appointed to that Office in the State. But
his pleadings were models of terseness
and precision, and he proved himself to
be match for the ablest members of the
bar.
; In August, 1873, Mr.. jackson was nom
mated by Judge Martin J. Crawford as
Trustee of the University Of Georgia, and
was elected by large majority. He had
an aversion to politics, but in 1880 he was
nominated by a mass meeting of his fell
low-citiZens of Richmond county for the
lower branch Of the General Assembly,
and was elected without opposi-
ton. He was placed on the Ju-
dietary and the Railroad Committees
and was Chairman Of the Committee on
the Public Library. While a member of
the House of Representatives he seldom
took part in the debates, but the brllliancy
of his mind and l6s qualifications as a
legislator were fully shown in the CON-
mittee room where he was laboTous and
indetatigable. Upon the close of the ses-
sion Mr.. jackson made a visit to Eu-
rope, partly on account of his health,
and on his return devoted himself to his
profession, which proved very lucrative.
The deceased was unmarried, but was of
an affectionate disposition, though some
what reserved in manner. When a per-
son learned to know him well he was
found to be one of the firmest of friends
and one of the nOblest of gentlemen. 4
few months ago Mr.. Jackson moved to
Savannah and became member
of the Savannah bar, put his complaint
seemed to resist the skill of physicians,
and a few weeks ago he visited upper
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atmosphere would improve his condition.
A few days ago, however, he returned to
his home in this city, where, notwith-
standing the best of attention. he quietly
bEeathed his last.
AS soon as the intelligence of his death
was communicated to the bar, a meeting
was called of that body in the court house
yesterday afternoon at O'Clock. Hon. 2.
w. Meldrim moved that Hon. A. z.
Adams take the chair. Hon. Fleming
DuBignon was chosen Secretary.
On motion of Mr.. 5. b. Adams. a COM
mittee of five was appointed with inStruc-
tions to retire and report an expression of
the sentiment of the meeting. The fol-
lowing named gentlemen were appointed
and submitted the report below: S. b.
Adams, w. ;. Baslnger, L. w. Meldr1m,
W. G. Charlton, A. r. Lawton, Jr.
Ar. Chairman and Gentlemen OF the Sqoan-
nah Bar The committee appointed by you to
give expression to the sentiments Of the bar
concerning the death of Davenport Jackson,
Esq, beg leave to report as follows:
Although Mr.. Jackson has been member
of this bar only few months, and his i'll
health prevented the active pursuit of his pro-
fesslon during this short period, he came to
US no stranger, either personally or profess
siOnally, and he leaves US respected aud ad-
mired by all of US. He was born and reared
in this city, prepared here for the University,
took the degree of Bachelor of Arts and
Bachelor OF Laws at the University
of Georgia, and then joined the bar
OF Augusta. For more than ten ears he pur-
sued an honorable and successful career at
the Augusta bar, and established there a rep
utatiOn as a man and as a lawyer. of which
his family and friends may well feel proud.
Davenport jackson was splendldly en-
dewed. of illustriOus lineage, with mind
both strong and brilliant, of the highest order
of physical and moral courage, tenacious OF
purpose, ambitious, resOlute, until his recent
i'll health no prize seemed too high for his
reach, no achievement in the line of his pro-
fession too great. Young though he was when
disease arrested him IN his onward career,
The was only 34 he had established
all over the State high reputation for ability
and character, and was in the very front rank
of the Georgians of his generation.
Some Of us knew him intimately as a school
boy, as a college mate, and an every day as
sOciate. Those who knew him in these rela-
lions knew and appreciated the pure gold Of
his true and manly character; knew him as
firm and faithful friend, gallant, knightly
gentleman.
We move, Mr.. Chairman, the adoption Of
the following resolutions:
/. In the death of Davenport Jackson, Esq,
this bar recognizes a loss to the profession of
this city and state of an able and an accom-
plished lawyer, loss to our State OF de-
voted and patriotic son, and to society Of
useful and hon0red member.
2. That we tender to the family OF the de-
ceased the assurance of our sincere sympathy
in this their great bereavement, and direct
that the Secretary Of this meeting send to the
father Of Mr.. Jackson a copy OF this report.
,. That this bar attend the funeral in a
body.
4. That the Judges Of the Superior and City
Courts be requested to direct that this report
be spread upon the minutes of their respective
courts. and that copies of this report be Jur-
nished the press of this city for publication.
5. b. Adams, Esq, R. D. Walker, Jr.,
and Hon. p. w. Meldrim delivered brief
but appropriate addresses in the order
named, touching the life and character of
the deceased, when the report Of the CON-
mittee was adopted.
1t was moved and seconded that the
members of the bar assemble at the
court house this afternoon at half-past
four O'Clock, and thence proceed in a body
TO attend the 0bsequies from the resi-
dence, northwest corner of Barnard and