The clarion., 1886-04-21
THE LATE JAMES SMITH.
The People Of Jackson Honor His
Memory.


Memory.
At meeting of citizens of Jackson,
to do honor 10 the memory OF Mr..
James Smith, deceased, late Of Glasgow,
On motion of ". J. Brown, Jr., Hon.
John McGii!, Mayor, was called to the
chair; and on motion of Col j. l.
Power, ID. p. Porter was requested to
act as Secretary.
The chairman, in few well-timed
remarks, stated the object of the meet
ing TO be, to pay tribute to the memory
of the distinguished dead,
Col J. L. Power moved that a Com
miitee of seven be appointed t1 draf,
suitable resolutions for the occasion.
The Chair appointed on said Commit |
tee, Messrs D. n Barrows, c. H. Man
ship, Wm. j. Brown, Sr, Dr. Robert |
kells, Hon. t. J. Wharton, d. p Porter |
and J. l.. Power
The Committee retired, and after 3 |
short absence, the chairman, Mr. Bar |
rows, reported the following preamble |
and resolutions:
WAEREAs, cablegram has been re
ceived in this city announcing The death |
Glasgow, Scotland, on SATURDAY. last, and
the people of this, his former home, are
so panied by the sad intelligence, We
have assembled to give expression to Il
sense OF the loss we have sustained, a
~ell as to pay suitable tribute to the
memory of our departed friend. Be i.
therefore
Rs,oired, That in the death of Jane,
Smith, tins city has lost a friend who
in the long ago, was an active, usefu
and upright citizen, and who, alihougi
ne has not resided here for more than
| thirty years, cherished, and in many
was manifested 4 warm attachment for,
| and generous interest in this community
he came from Scotland to jackson IL
1884, and resided here until 1854, and
during that score of years was recognized
as one OF its most public spirited and
useful citizens. When he returned t.
| his native land, in the year last named
this community sustained great loss
The Steamer Artic on which he took
passage, was wrecked in mid-ocean OF
| the 24th September, 1854, but kind
Providence provided a raft and a baske
| on v hich he foated until rescued by
passIi vessel On returning TO Glas
gov, and introducing American ideas
and methods into his business, he soon
| accumulated not only riches, but great
| wealth, and was justly rated as one of the
most progressive and prosperous citizens
OF Scotland. His factories and found
ries at Bonnybrig have, for = score of
years, given employment To hundreds OF
| persons, for whose benefit he established
night schools and other beneficeut
measures. During the war between the
| States, we remember, with gratitude,
| the active interest that he took
IN uphoiding the cause of the Con
| federacy, Ee was forcibe writer,
and used the press of Scotland freely,
on ali suitable occasions, to vindicate
the South. He invested largely In Con
| federate securities, and Just before the
blockade was established, sent to this
city six-pounder brass cannon and
twenty five Belgium rifles. After the
war, on learning that it was the wish oi
the people of this city to erect monu.
| ment 10 the memory of his gallant
| brother, Col. Robert A. Smith, who fell
at Mumfordyille-but which they were
prevented from doing by an intimation
! from the military authorities then having
control of the city government-Mr.
Smith fowa ded the handsome granite
shaft, and the railing that surrounds il.
that now marks the spot in our City
Cemetery, where the nero of MumfOrd-
vile is sleeping. And less than two
| years ago he caused to be erected on the
| field where he fell, massive and costly
cenotaph, not merely to perpetuate the
name and fame of his brother, hut all
others VINO were sacrificed with him in
that sanguinary and disastrous battle
| La this patriotic work our State co
operated, SO that the remains of all Mis-
sissippians who fell and were buried upon
| that field, now rest near the monument,
which will tell to coming generations
the story of their valor.
During his last visit to this city, he
contributed a handsome sum toward
enclosing the Public Square north of the
Executive Mansion, and in view of this.
It would be a graceful recognition of his
generosity if the Board of Mayor and
| lldermen were to name this SQUARE the
James Smith Park Soon after the close
of the war he contributed two thousand
dollars toward the support of the public
schools of this city. His benefactions
30 other public objects, and his unceas
| ing and generous remembrance of his
| relatives and friends here and elseM here.
will cause his name to be held il
afectionate regard, aud gratitude, that
| fairest blossom that springs from the
soul, will keep fragrant the memory of
this truly good man in the hearts and
| homes of the people of this city.
| ResotUed, That we tender to the be
reayed family of our dear friend the
hearty sympathy of this entire comma
nifty in the great loss they have sustained,
bat they have the pleasing assurance
that he left them "a good name," which
| is even better than the great riches
accumulated during his wondrousIy
successful career.
Resolred. That the papers of the cities
of Glasgow and Jackson be requested to
publish this expression of our respect
| for him whose memory we have this
afternoon assembled to honor, and that
copy thereof, suitably engrossed. be
transmitted to his family
The meeting was addressed in feeling
and eloquent terms by Hon. D. \. Bar5
rows, Judge 7. J. Wharton, and Hon
Chas. II. Manship
The resolutions were then unanimous
y adopted.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
JOHN McGILI., Chr'm.
ID. p. PORTER, See'y.