The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-14
Tho Late II. n. TeIer.

The Richmond Eygmsnsr gives In it's Friday
Issue an interesting sketch Of RICHARD H. ioLEa'
the former distinguished editor OF the Lynchhafg
rTvgsasan, and afterwards OF the Richmond ""'9
Mr. Toier started In the world spen his own re.
sources. and learned the printing business 10 the
Office of the Richmond Enquirer, where he remain
ed for many years not leaving TIL some time after
the expiration Of the period OF his apprenticeship
The Eyamiosr informs us that before the expiFa-
ton of his apprenticeship he occasionally employ
I'd the leisure hours allowed him 10 writing arti
o,es for the press which. prompted by his eharac.
teristic modesty, he sent TO the Enqmrsr, or
to some other journal, through the post Office.
In a disguised hand. The prompt publication OF
his ooasmun eations encouraged him 10 continue
hi. exercises in writing, aud the sagscions ard
discriminating Tbos. Richie, Sr,, having ascei-
tanned the name of his youthful correspondent,
somplimented him upon his maiden efforts in
newspaper composition pointed out his defects,
and made some suggestions for his guidance which
Mr. Toer said be afterwards found profitable for
destruction"
Mr. Toier left Richmond when quite young
man, aud became connected with the Lynchburg
Press, the name of which was changed in 1924 to
the Lynchburg riFqiaiaa. His financial partner
was the energetic Elijah Fletcher, aud the part
narship lasted for eight years. The reputation
sad influence which he obtained in this journal
are familiar 10 the whole State. In 1888 he vas
elected 10 the House Of Delegates from Campbell
county, aud returned at each succeeding cleo
ton (except in 1913 when he ran Tor Cohgress) till
1sto. In that year, after the death of the lament
ed J. ii. Peasants Mr., Toer occupied the position
of editor of the Richmond Wing, position in
which he not permitted to remain long, but
long enough to satisfy bis friends of his compe-
L r..
Wing organ of the State. MIR. Toer was not only
abie writer, but spoke with eiearuess aud force
though the Examiner notices that until he had
attained the period of middle life, he under the
impression that he Iamentaby def cient in all
the requisite qualities OF a popular speaker
Nevertheless be proved a formidable antag onist
upon the stump, and in the hall of the House of
Delegates his speeches models of clearness
and strength.
MIR. ToIer possessed a sound judgment and more
than ordinary logical power. His editorials were
luminous and eogeat arguments, expressed in good
English, and ever distinguished by digniied and
courteous spirit. Whilst he demolished the posi-
tions Of his opponents with irresistible battle
axe Of logic, he WAS personally SO respectful and
good tempered that his adversary felt that he had
nosause Of complaint, except his own inability to
cope with powerful and sdroit champion. We
never knew man, il public or private life. who
combined mere of the sisarter mcto and t0rtiter
aR re- aud We have ceased to regard his death
an almost irreparabIe loss to the press of Vir-
gina, aud to the party, Of which he able,
Influential and consistent advocate.
The Examiner states that no stone or slab marks
Mr.. Teler's resting place, in shockoe Hill Cemete-
ry, and when the editor last saw it, the little
mound which had been thrown up by the under
taker, was levelled to the earth. worthy priR-
ter, who was long composition in Mr.. Toler office
in Lynchburg, suggests that movement be in
augursted to place monument over his last rest.
ing place, and desires the privilege of contributing
his mite to it. We are sure that the sugges tiou
will receive q warm response in both Richmond
aud Lynchburg, where the memory Of this emf
neat aud admirable man is fondIy cherished by
hosts of friends.