Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-06-26
rhe Late Joseph Button.

Rn,,oo ass;stant editor and brother OF the pro-
,yie,cr Of this paper, 10 deai-havipg fallen in
street .rencontre with Messrs. Geo. and VIM.
Hard~icke. Of the Republican,, on Saturday even.
;po lat. lie received his wound about two
O'clock. p NJ, and died about seven o'clock Of
the same evening after enduring great suffering,
The cause which led to thi. fatal and lameniahle
organization may be briefly stated rs follows;--
On the mornng Of Wednesday last a notice ap'
pearcd il the pugin,aa complaining Of the man
apement of the Lynchburg Post Office. To this
An edit rial reply was published in the Repnbh'
can Of Thursday morning., abusive of the chiei
e liter aud proprietor Of this paper. and stating
that Mr. Glass. VIII. il both leading editor VI the
Rspnbiieon, and PostMas Of the city, was alb.
sent iron hume.
Mr.. Charlie. Button being under bonds, md
therefore. unable 10 resent the insult ofes.- dln
his brother Joseph, intending to take upon himself
the responsibility attaching to the affair, pub
ii.hed card in Friday mornings issue Of this
ps,er, reflect ne on, and offensive to Go.
" Nsrdwicke the associate editor with Mr.
Chase, If the Republican. This led to the meet
ing under the stane es. aud with the results
before stated.
The writer designs to abstain from comment,
in this article. on the merits or dement's OF the
difficulty and the manner Of its al ustmcnt and
Z, others he wnud counsel like forlesrunce,--
Neither the voice nf censure nor approval can
reach the c'ld move the pull ess heart OF
he aincnied dead and as to the living. the laws
Of the land have them in custody, aud will
doubtless, visit up0n them whatever measure %,
reward their deeds may demand But he claims
the privilege Of paying public tribute TO the chnr
acter and worth IT bis departed friend. and #
laying some testimonial to his memory on tho
| rew-made mound beneath which he sleeps.
Mr.. Button WINS n native Of Jefferson county,
Virginia. where he resided the greater portion Il
his lie. He born in 1893. aud, consequent
was in the 80 year Of his age when his life was
suddenly and violently terminated. Some four
~ Eve wears age, he removed 70 the town Of Lib
erty, Virg,nin. AID took charge OF the Sentinel,
If that place. which paper he continued to edit
until be came to Lynchburg little over three
years ago, since which time he has be- IA Tho
CONSTANT discharge of largo share OF ,ho lab.
rions duties consequent the editorial IA.i.lz#a.
ment Of daily paper.
a'V ms """ VI WY ueNiucu pll ii.NlltAN
traits of character. His intimate as,ac.nt,ons
were comparatively lev. and consequently, he =? a.
hut little known bv the community nj large
Tnose whc knew him best, however liked him
mast and found much in his manner and cha
racler of life 10 admire and bind them more close
ly IL him. lie was modest in his nature, and re-
tir,ng in bis manners; adverse to notorirty of
every species, and preferrins peace with all men
to tumults and conflicts But, at the same time.
he possessed a scrupulous sense of honor respect.
ing what was due to himself, and a 6rmness
and bravery. which knew how to protect his
rights and relre,. his wrongs. lie was honor
atie to panc,'io--never for once losing sight If
'r deviat'ug from that strict line of coudu t
which charac,erizes the perfect gentleman. And
~ hs was thus strict and scrupulous in his own
principles and habits Of life ~ he was equally
scropulous and exacting with regard to others
always expecting and demanding Of them such
conduct US met the approval of his own high
sense Of right and honor. For the faults and
fcibles OF human nature he had but little ,hari-
ty; and his prejudices were strong aud easily ex-
cited On the other hand. his admiration was in
t-Hse for the virtuoas and honorable, and his
praises always loud in behalf Of thosc whom he
'adarei. lie knew 60 halfway ground. II a
man was high-minded, honorable and ju.,, he
4 respected, admired and loved him but il dere
lictions and Shortcomings, which many person,
wasld evan regard ss unimportant we're discovera
bic be had no fellowship gopd will TOR him. Hi
.litissl prejudces were especially strung.-
Ardentiy attached all his life to tina
marty Of which the immortal Clay wa,
l the great exponent, he was equally ar
dent in bis opp Sition to and aim at hatred o
its nnrelenting enemy, the Democratic party
i Especially the leaders. wire-workers and in,sis
/ aers VI that party. He had seen 20 much of Their
! -eif-hness and corruption that he had learned t,
ls"k with no degree OF allowance or federation OF
them or their acts; and honestly believed that i,
thsi- overthrow and dowu-fa! would be- reen the
annivtakeable harhioger Of coming good and glo
! ~ y the country. Thus believing, he opposed
ihens with all his might and soul.
/ ID ~. Bots"n was man Of great political infor
nasion- The xri.er questions whether there ia 4
men IN Virginia Of his age possessed Of the
nn1pUnf OF political information which he had II.
- familiar With the history and antecedents oil
almost every man Of mach prominence in the
dbnutry; snd could tell with unerring certaint,
list bad been their Distinguishing acts. So h,
ya familiar with the legislation of the eeuntr,
for ysafs running hack and was himself aim,s
1spk sysiopedia of Congressional acts. iii
eesesd infyrsnaticn vas alse quite extensive
~hish. sadsd . : mind naturally strong and si.
sfcss Nith : memory which mover proved treaci,
sses1 nede hin vel! saited Tor de post If nub
snslists For this. however. hin tsmrsrapwn