Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-11
Death Of Col. Thomas j. Randolph.

ty OF Albemare, 10 the eighty fourth year of
bis age.
Deceased was the son Of Governor Thomas
Mann Randolph and NJ artha Randolph, (daugh-
ter OF Thomas Jelterson) and was born in the
county OF Alhemarle on the ll;h Of September,
lI92 Most OF the years of his boyhood and
carly manhood were spent at Monticello in the
company OF his grandfather, who superintendent
his education and bestowed upon him his fullest
aHcctons. MIR. Randolph imbibed the political
opinions of Thomas jefferson in very large de-
gree, and to the last hour delighted to talk If
Jefferson private and public life and services.
Mr. randolph became the executor Of Jcffer-
son and assumed his debts, thereby taking upon
h!msei! burden which weighed him down for
mary years. He married daughter of Govern
/ or Nichols, by whom he had seversl children.
! In 1879 he published the Life and Correspond
ence OF Thomas Jefferson" in four volumes. He
served several terms in the House of Delegates
between 1882 and 1888 snd with VIM. G. Rives
YVES more than once opposed by Gilmer and
Southali, Wing candidates, in contests which
are memorable. He was member of the Leg
lslAture at the timo of The Nat. Turner insured
tl9n' and distinguished hims If by speech fs.
voring the abolition OF slavery and was re-elect
ed the next year. although Albemarle was one
o. the largest slavehoding counties In lS5l-'2
he became member of the convention which
met To revise the constitution of the State and
was once afterwards in the legislature His
/
National Democratic Convention 1T Baltimore
which nominated Greeley for President, when
ne Was made temporary chairman, and by his
venerable and digniied appearance commanded
more Than ordinary respect and attention. He
WAS for many years rector of the University
and WAS always the ardent friend of that institu-
| ton.
Deceased was an excellent farmer, and his
home at Edge Hill WAS the abode of an elegant
ana refined hospitality: He was six feet four
ihches TALL well proportloned, very imposing in
appearance, and the very finest specimen of the
grand old Virginia gentleman He was pleasant,
genial, polished snd kind and considerate to all
His mind was well stored with information of all
sorts, but be particularly loved Revolutionary
history, IN which Jefferson bore part His
memory was excellent, and his acquaintance
with public men and political measures was
very extensive.
His health had been splendid until year ago
when ne accidentally s.umpcd the great toe Of
one FOO, Knocking off the skin. From the
wound, slight and insignificant as il was consid-
cred at first, came tester, which turned into
dry gangrenc which latter gradually assembled
his leg until it reached his body In Septem Der
he went to the Hot Springs hoping to find relief
from those famous waters; bat after staying
theFe lew weeks, and not materially improv-
ing, ne WAS brought back home, as he knew, to
de Tic was rcconcilcd to the call for his de-
parlure, and frequently told those around him,
Don't weep for me; my hopes for the future
fear to die" The 18th of September was his
eighty birthday, and he had intended to
celebrate it with moro than ordinary ceremony.
The only surviving sisters Of Mr.. Randolph
are Mrs. Coolidge, Of Boston; Mrs Trist, of
Alexandria; Miss Mary Randolph, of Alexan.
dr!a and Il sister who is the widow Of y physi-
cian Of New York. Hon George w. Randolph,
who was long respected citizen OF Richmond,
and Tor u time Secretary of War for the Confed-
crate States Of America, was his youngest
brother; Dr. Wilson Cary Nicholas Randolph,
OF Charlottesville, is his SON. Colonel Frank
6. Ruthn, of Richmond married one of his
daughters, long since dead. Sarah N. Randolph,
author Of the Home Life of Jefferson" is his
daughter. His wife several years ago preceded
hlm TO the grave
At 4 meeting of the citizens Of Charlottesville
resolutions setting forth the virtues of the de.
ceased and The regret experienced by the people
ut his loss, and recommending that his funeral
be observed by closing of business houses, At
| tendance upon services, &C., were adopted, and
aspccal committee of ten WAS appointed to at.
| tend the remains from Edge Hill to Monticello
The burial took place at Monticello at about
| l. o'clock Saturday. the Monticello Guard es
cortlng the body through Charlottesville
ESESEsRG.ez3szHfzHza
Hon. JOHN L. HARRIS IN Io.-Judre
Harris is producing favorable impression, and
doing effective service 10 Ohio, where he is
making speeches In behalf OF Governor Allen
and the Democratic party The Alliance Lead
er, Democratic newspaper, published at AL
lance, Ohio, says he addressed one Of the larg-
est meetings Of the campaign at Canton, in
Stark county, on Tuesday, the 2Sth of Septem-
Der. Fully 10000 people were present and
the greatest enthusiasm prevailed The Lead
er publishes al account of Mr. Pendletou's
speech upon the occasion, aud then proceeds
as follows:
Hon. John T. Harris, of Virginia. was intro
! duced, and spoke for about one hour and y quar-
ter, the people all remaining till the last Mr.
Harris Is large, fine Looking man, fit repre-
sentative of old Virginia, and u Southerner in
| style OF address. His speech was very interest
ing throughout and was listened to with eager
| attention by the people; especially as Dir. Harris
| is SouthcrLe r, and co Id tell them OF the rea!
| condition Of the South since The war, which he
dd IN fair and impartial manner. He said the
| people OF tho South desired peace and harmony
| tina. they entertained no hatred for the North,
| but or the other hand invited honest farm RS
| mechanics lborers, and all good clnsses of peo.
| pie from the North 20 locate in their midst and
| they would receive them with open arms and
warm hearts. There is one class Of individuals,
SAID Mr. Harris, for whom the Southern people
mad III feeling, and they are the carpetbaggers
They came down there OH the heels of the was,
| and told the negroes they We're their friends
ana that they must vote for chem for offices, if
they wanted to be protec.cl. The ignorant ne
groea did vote for them, and what was the result
They were elected, and sold out the people, by
issuing State bonds selling them and pocketing
the money, and the people are now suffering
| rulnous taxation in 'nsequcnce of the enormous
STATE Ce5t. Gentlemen, is it any wonder we do
not love carpet baggers? [Applsuse.l Is any
wonder one OF them gets Knocked down some
times, and the news is sent over the wires-"Thc
Rcoellion's broke out again! Send on the
troops! A Federal officer lnsulted p Laugh.
ter and sppiause.l God only knows what the
Southern people have put up with sinccthe war
but we arc willing to bear it. What we sire
!, I, peace and prosperity and good feeling. The
Confederate soldiers buried the hstchct at the
close Of the war. ard are now ready to shake |
hands with the Federal soldiers, ne brothers in |
On" comm N cause.
We should ike to publish more Of Mr.. Harris
speech. but iorbcar for want of space. 1t YVES |
We'll received and highly Appreciated, as coming