Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-09-07

District Court He served continual.
" in that capacity from the time Of
his appointment in 1861. until the FIRST
Of January Of last year. AT the time
OF his retirement from the bench
Judge jackson was in good health and
declared that he was as willing and
able to work as ever.
For several years previous to his
retirement his friends urged MIN to
give ZIP the position and spend his
asst years in ease and comfort, but
the "TrorAJudge' refused. 1t has been
said that it was his ambition to die
while on the bench in the service OF
his country. After his retirement
Judge Jackson spent the greater part
of his time at his home "Carrieada,
which for years has been noted for the
hospitality which was extended to all
who visited there. He has made oc.
casionai trips to the seashore for his
health since his retirement from the
bench.
The death Of Judge Jackson will not
only cause sorrow in this city. but
also in all portions OF the country as
his was a national reputation. For
years he was n of the most prom
inent figures on the bench and he was
known far and wide among members
of the ltgal fraternity.
In 1851, when the nation was trem-
bling In the balance. Judge jackson,
although at that time a man of note.
became generally known all over the
state as a newly appointed United
States Judge. before when many
questions OF grave Importance came
for consideration and ADJUDICATION. IT
was truly a trying hour but the youth.
full jurist met the issues ~squarely and
faced the opposition to the govern.
! ment with a courage that at times
bordered on heroism. During the four
years of the continuance of the wal
Judge Jackson did as much as any
other West virginian to maintain the
unity of the government and the hon
or and integrity OF the flag. Aad when
the war clouds had passed away m
peace returned, he, with others. re-
fused to waste hit energies in reviv-
ing ended conflicts or to encourage
his fellow citizens to forsake practical
duties in order TO engage in fruitless
discussions of past grievances,
whether real or imaginary. Like a
true American. instead. he urged the
people to restore and build up vast
ing industries, to renew hope In de-
spairing hearts and to open up new
enterprises, in the boundless
OF the nation. Such was his nature
and no man can t%ruthfully say that he
ever prosecuted any one, either In
open field or in secret inquisitiol. He
always openly denounced what he 0
ceived to be wrong wherever ii APP
peared in friend or foe. He was bold,
outspoken and fearless and because
of these characteristics, those who
often differed from him learned to ad-
mire and respect him.
To know him was to appreciate his
many good qualities. Men often be-
came offended at him because Of their
lack of knowledge of his natural traits
Of character. Like all positive men
Judge Jackson was strong and EN-
phatic in his likes and dislikes. His
quick perception enabled him to in
stantly detect the gold from the dross.
He was rarely deceived by any one,
and when his mind was once made up,
one might as well have tried to stop
the circl!ng of the sun as to essay to
change him and as a jurist there we're
none more abe than he.
The remains Of Judge Jackson were
taken to Parkersburg whore the fua-
eral will be held.
Remains Ldtu IN otdtc IoT OHS ffoui
Parkersburg. Sept. 5-The funeral
of Judge John Jay Jackson, was held
at 3 o'clock Thursday. The re-
mains were taken from the residence
to Trinity Episcopal church at /
o'clock, where they lay in state until
2: 80 o'clock. where the public had an
opportunity to view the remains.
AT 2;30 the casket was closed, and
there was an iatermisslon of a half
hour from then until the hour for the
services.
The following active pallbearers
were: C. 4. Caldwell, Judge Reese
Blizzard, Major G. D. Elliott DR.. A.
N. Frame, J. w. vandervort, Col. John
T. McGraw, Judge John II. Holt and
Fl. NJ. O'Bleness.
The following honorary p~allbearers
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