New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-10-26
The Late General Barber.

The Late General Barber.
man whose career has been an eventful
one has passed away. Born slave, and a
bOndman until after the civil war, he
climbed the ladder of progression until his
ambition was quite satisfied. During his
enslavement in Kentucky he had the conf
dence of his owner, and remained away
from home almost as he pleased, some of
the time acting as steward on river steam
boats. About ten years ago he concluded
to settle in this city, and his history since is
tolerably well known. He took an active
part in politics, and in the year 1870 was
elected to the State Senate from the third
ward. Governor Warmoth found him to
be one who could assist the Republican
cause, and cherished him for that qualifca-
ton. The Governor appointed him Briga-
dier General of the State militia, and
made him member of the board of harbor
masters, and in both positions he was
earnest in performing his duties. As a
Senator he worked faithfully for his party
and his race In the year 1873 he was one
of a committee that went North to explain
the situation of affairs, political and other,
wise, in Louisiana. He spoke in Cooper In
stitute to an immense audience, and his
statements were published throughout the
country; he also spoke in Philadelphia and
other cities, whereby he gained quite q
reputation as an orator. On returning home
ha nd hfo md ,rrtt
torial term expired held considerable intlu-
ence, especially with colored people. Re-
firing from Office, he became domestic in
his habits, and renewed his studies, striving
to cultivate his mind for still higher posi-.
tions, though it did not appear that he was
really ambitious for place or power. Gradu-
ally, in the whirl of time, other men rose up,
and LIE lost something of his prestige, but
still persisted and hoped. The change from
an uneducatsd slave in Kentucky to SEN
would have turned the head of more pre-
tentious man.
His funeral will take place this morning
from the corner of Common and Dryades
streets.
With view to paying appropriate mill
tary honors to the memory of the diseased,
the following orders were issued yesterday:
:. STATE OF LOUISIANA
Adiutant Generals Office. ,
New orleans, October rs, 1875.
Special Orders No. ls.
lExtract.l
Brigader General T. Morris Chester is
| hereby assigned to the command of the
First Brigade, First Division, Louisiana
| State National Guard, until further orders.
By order of the Comnander-in-C Chief.
GEORGE L. NORTON,
Acting Adjutant General.
STATE OF LOUISIANA }
Executive Department
New Orleans October rs, 1875
General Orders No. IT,
Extract
Brigadier General T. Morris Chester, com.
| manding First Brigade, First Division, Lou
isiana State National Guard, is hereby
| ordered to assemble his command at the
| corner of Dryades and Common streets at
| . P. NJ. Tuesday, October 90, for the pur-
pose of attending the funeral of the late
| c. C. ANTOINE,
| Acting Governor and Commander in Chief.
Official:
GEORGE L. NORTON,
Acting Adjutant General.
HRApeuARTRRs FIRST BRIGADE, FIRST DIVISION, }
| Louisiana state National Guard
New Orleans, October Is, 1875
General Orders No. IL
l. In accordance with special orders No.
| lS, Adjutant Generals Office, dated October
| 25, 1875, the undersigned hereby assumes
command of the First Brigade, First Divi-
sion, Louisiana State National Guard.
II. Called to the discharge of duty, over
the grave of the lamented General Alexan-
| der E. Barber, late commander Of the
brigade, the undersigned is conscious of the
private and public grief which his demise
has ocoasioned. His indomitable perse-
verance and sterling qualities eliminated in
| a character of rectitude and patriotism.
Born under adverse circumstances, he
manifested patience when it was q
| virtue TO suffer, but when quick
ened with the inspiration of citizen
ship, he developed a strength of mind and
force of character which exalted him in
| respected for his generosity and integrity,
and as q citizen soldier he has faithfully
served the State and sheathed his sword in
honor. His varied and remarkable life his
resigned and Christian DEATH and the cher.
ished influence of his character dignified in
adversely and unblemished by prosperity,
| are worthy of emulation. Our cOmrade and
commander is no more! He has heard his
last reveilie and is now obeying the eternal
| order of rest. In severing his connection
with he citizen soldiery his virtues will af
ford him passport to the redeemed hosts
of Paradise.
Ill. The officers and enlisted men of the
First Brigade, First Division, Louisiana
State National Guard, are hereby ordered
to assemble at the corner of Dryades and
Common streets at 1:30 p NJ, on Tuesday,
October 26, 1875, to pay the last tribute OF
respect to their late commander, Brigadier
General Alexander E. Barker, deceased
October "a, 1875
T. MORRIS CHESTER,
Brigadier General Commanding.
HEApauARTERs SECOND REGIMENT, }
Louisiana State National Guard,
New 0rleans, October Is, 1875.
General Orders No. j