We have been called on to mourn the death of one of our citizens " Captain ISAAC S. DAVIS, a native of Mobile. He was the youngest son of George Davis, a worthy English gentleman who immigrated to this country about 50 years ago.
Captain I.S. Davis was studying medicine when the Florida War broke out. Although very young, he joined a company and served out his term with honor. He held the position of 1st lieutenant in the Alabama Militia, and of honorary member of two Fire Companies in Mobile; one of the latter he organized, and is now one of the largest companies in the city.
Three years ago, in the general financial crisis, Capt. Davis lost a fortue, but seemed to bear it without a murmer, as coming from the hands of Divine Providence. He came to Galveston at that time with the full intention of making this his future residence. He was the first to raise a company to protect Galveston, but was ordered to the Rio Grande. The day previous to his departure he was attacked by severe illness, but said he would be carried aboard the vessel before he would resign. He had several severe attacks afterward which resulted in his death. He died in his country's defence.
Captain D. was son-in-law of Councilia George Blakely, of Quebec, Lower Canada, and nearly connected with General Ross. He was a devoted member of the Catholic Church, and under its communion placidly expired. He leaves a widow and two children to mourn his sad loss.
Noble fellow, his heart was the best of every manly virtue. May he rest in peace.
