Wilmington journal., 1872-01-26
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WILMINoTON, n. g.:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1872.
THOMAS BRAGG.

THOMAS BRAGG.
Those who have known the precaiiousE
condition of his health for Il Year past, Will:
hardly be surprised to learn OF the death OF
North Cardinals distinguished son.!
THOMAS BRAGG. \ special telegram an
nounces that he died at his residence nj
Raleigh at forty-five minutes past two o clock
Sunday morning, and was buried yesterday
afternoon at half past three.
Governor BRAGG was native of War
rem comfy. and the second of three broth
ers. all of whom have filed important po-
sitions in the country. Hon. JOHN BRAGG,
after representing Warren county in the
Legislature for four years, removed to Mo
bile. Alabama. where he was elected Judge
of the Superior Court. General BRANToN
BRAGG, his younger brother, distinguished
himself in the Mexican war, saving, with
his artillery, the battle ofBuena Vista. He
of the Confederate army, and enjoyed il
an eminent degree the confidence Of Pre-
sident DAVIS.
Governor BRAGG entered public life il
1912 as a member Of the House OF Com
mons from Northampton. In 1850 he was
of bul
improvements. Receiving the Democratic
nomination for Governor in 1854, he wa:
elected over his opponent, Hon. ALFREI
DOCkERY, after one Of the most exciting
canvasses which had ever taken place il
the State. lie was renominated i'll 1896
defeating Hon. JOHN \. GILNEE.
At the close OF his term OF office in 1853
he was elected to the United States Sen
ate, which position lie resigned upon Tie
secession of North Carolina in 1861.
Governor BRAGG devoted his time anC
great talents in aid Of the cause in which hi
people had cast their fortunes. IIeWas firs
upon the staff Of Governor CLARK during
the earlier months Of the war between th
States, and in 1862 succeeded Mr.. BINJA
MIN as Attorney General OF the CUn1eder
ate States, that gentleman having beei
transferred to the War Department upol
~ l..
bama.
Governor BRAGu remained in the Cabi
net less than year, and was succeeded b,
Governor WATTS, Of Alabama, who in tlII1
was succeeded by he Hon. GEORGE
DAVIS, Of this city.
Upon retiring from the Cabinet OF Presi
dent DAVIS, Governor BRAGG dcvote
himself to the welfare and ultimate success
OF his struggling people.
After the o4osc Of the war ne resume
1he practice OF the law, and was reSarde
Is the head of his profession il ti!e State
He has, during this time, avoided all activ
participation in he political contest
through which our people have passed, a.
ccptipg, without protest, the ciyE disabil
ties, which the conquerols have established
only once, and then as candidate tor IL
Convention in 1871, was he voted 10
but the condition Of his health prevente
Ills personal participation in the canvas
As the Chairman Of the Conservative Z!
ecutive Committee, his efforts have bee
freely given to his people, and much Of OF
success in 1870 was due to his wise al
prudent councils.
In the death of Governor BRAGG EOr
Carolina has sustained, in this particul
crisis, a very great loss. He was looked
more than any othe" man, to give directiC
to her political contests, and enjoyed, mo
than any other citizen, the confidence Of h
people. Surrounded, as he was, by &C
tuptions and profigacies which have ca
their damning shadow over the State, al
professionally connected with many of t
important suits which lave grown out
them, he passed through them all Il
scathed and purified by the fire wLi<Ii {
stroyed SO many. TllA disease which W
slowly but surely destroying his physit
strength, spent its force in vain upon
mental vigor. His last great effort, in t
Holden Impeachment, was probably t
ablest of his life. 1t will remain fifth
znonuInent TO his great abilities and to
devotion to the liberties and welfare Of
people.
He dies momned by the good people
the entire State.
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tracts from a letter from Raleigh to L