Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-19


men. an exemplary husband, member
OF the bar, he had few superiors. He
was pnre minded, Of perfect integrity
and pure OF character. His loss, l feel,
is almost an irreparable sone to the bar"
Mr.. D. D. Johnson thought the me-
mortal expressed the true sentiment OF
every member of the bar. He referred
to the changes, the loss of so many
members of the bar in recent years, and
said that its greatest loss was in the
death of Gov. Jackson. Mr.. Johnson
referred to the great ability, the fair
ness, and the unusual equinimity OF
temperament Of the deceased. He
doubted that Gov. Jackson ever went
away from the Court House with a
knowledge Of having been unjust or I'M
fair toward any member of the bar.
Mr.. @. I. Caldwell followed with the
remark that "the death Of Gov. jack
son was so recent that the present pro-
ceedings seemed like passing encomluns
Of respect with him present" The
greatness Of Gov. jackson was in his
private, social and professional life.
mo member Of the bar has more rea-
son to respect and admire him than N.Y.
self" He referred to his extreme
kindness, his fatherly manner of giving
advice. 81 never met, in all my life,
just such character as that Of Gov.
Jackson. l vas never in bis presence
without realizing that 1 was in the
presence Of grace"
Mr.. w. n. Miller said that mo man
in his acquaintance had greater virtues
than Gov. Jackson. lie had reached
that point in life when almost might
have been heard the voice OF God
among men. AS a friend there was no
one more dear, &C."
Mr. L. n Tavenner paid a most
beautiful tribute to the honored dead.
His remarks were so pathetic and so
true that many OF his hearers were az
fected to tears. He spoke Of the genial
warmth, the kindness Of disposition,
the truth aud true goodness Of the de-
ceased. His remarks were merited and
appropriate branches in the chaplet TO
the memory of Gov. Jackson.
Hon. d. II. Leonard, an old and inti-
mate friend of the deceased, eulOgized
his character In brief but most beau
utiful tribute TO his deceased friend,
closing by saying that the bar had "lost
its brightest member"
Judge ]. G. McCluer followed Hon.
D. II. Leonard, and spoke Of his close
acquaintance, professionally aud social
ly, with the deceased and In few
brief remarks rendered feeling tribute
to his memory.
Hon. John A. Hutchinson followed
Judge MeCluer, and delivered one OF
the most beautiful eulogiums OF the
occasion. 81 have no hesitation en-
asserting my belief that he who was
with US, is with us still. 10 be ready
to die is to be ready to live, and that
our brother was ready TO die, his char
scter bears witness" Life is
ever loved of death, and love can never
lose its own" "If you love him
and love his character, then emulate 1t;
avoid those things he avoided, love
those things he loved"
Judge Brannon, who was suffering
from severe attack Of neuralgia, was
unable to make extended remarks, but
delivered, nevertheless, a splendid re-
view Of the character and life of the de-
ceased from his youth up to the day OF
his death. The Judge knew the de-
ceased from boyhood, and his biograph-
ical sketches of Gov. Jackson was most
excellent and thorough, though brief.
The Judge expressed his admiration OF
the ability, manly character and beau
tiful, upright and honestly correct life
of the deceased, concluding with pero-
ration, which in itself was q most beau
tiful commentary.