The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-02-22
OND VA, FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY o. 1878 3

RICHMOND
was recommended by most Of the member
Of the bar for the hghIy-respon ponsibie ofics
Of Judge or the Hustings Court OF Rich
mond. He was nominated In conservative
caucus and elected. ~ .;..5:5.5
| The times were. indeed troublons. Tbs
military still had their iron grasp upon tht
State, or, az they called it, District No. /. Tht
carpet -bnggers were; struggling to retair
their hold, md were fighting for continued
political life and its accompanying spoils
The honest masses were anxious and ex
cited, and here In disturbed Richmond il
seemed doubtfulwhetherw we could establish
an existence as a State, even after our vic.
tory at the polls. :t s 80 80 =,
Judge Guigon succeeded Judge Bramhal
"a military appointee) upon the bench OF the
Hastings Court May O. 1870. II ever there
was time which demanded In the Judi
cial character courage, frmness, and ability,
that was it. II ever there was q man de
signed by nature and habit for such sta.
tion, it was plain, quiet, undemonstratiye,
and unninching Captain Guigon. 49,,
The Ellyson-C Chahoon case was one OF the
first great ones to come before him. His
Judicial, experience was very brief, but even
then he gave evidence. OF those solid quail
ties which made him afterward blessing
to this city. 81
Judge Guigon, during his service Of eight
years Che was reelected a year or two ago.
probably tried two or three times as many
criminals as any Judge of the State. Offend
ers OF all sorts were before him, and many
OF the cases were complicated, and attracted
much attention from their importance and
prominence. A few may be named, such
as the trials OF Chahoon, Sands, and others
for the Haunstein forgery; the Mordecai-
McCarty, duellists; Mayo and Coleman I;
Keisel, Dull, and others, engaged in the
Fowlkes swindle.
Each month he was called upon to dis
pose OF heavy docket. 1t was his plan
never 10 carry work from one term to an
other. Once when allowed, an accumula-
tion would have been to permanently choke
up the business Of his court. So, unless for
most weighty reasons he never permitted a
continuance. for, besides his great criminal
docket, he had to try numerous appeals in
civil causes from the Police Court, many
revenue matters, &c.
Many appeals went up from him to the
Supreme Court, and he suffered some re-
versals; not more, however, than his fair
share. Ths Supreme Court several times
paid their tribute to him as fearless, con-
scientious iustice-loving and able crimi-
nal judge.
One OF the judges Of that court year or
two ago said Of him in private conversa-
tion, "He is a blessing to Richmond and
to Virginia."
THE FATAL ATTACK.
Yesterday morning Judge Guigon left his
residence, No. 402 west Grace street, as
usual, to come down town. He had an ap-
pointment to 60 before the Senate Commit
tee on Counties, Cities, and Towns to give
his views about the proposed change in the
city charter in relation to the election OF
certain officers. He felt q deep interest in
the matter, as he did in everything affect
ing the welfare of Richmond, and started,
though quite unwell.
Passing the Office OF DR.. McCaw, corner
Of Sixth and Grace streets, he saw the Doc
tor there, and stopped and told him that he
(the Judge) was feeling very badly. He
complained Of sore throat, pain in the back
Of the neck, and thickness of voice.
He iocularly remarked that he talked now
very much like Mr.. - Ia distinguished
and elderly member Of the bari. DR.. Nc
Caw prescribed for Judge Guigon, and adj
ising to call to see him in the evening.
Or. McCaw did call, as promised. The
Judge was then feeling worse and was fear
ing paralysis. His condition was serious
but not alarming. DR.. McCaw saw that
cupping would be necessary, and leaving
the Judge at the door went for Mr.. Doran,
the cupper.
Mr.. Doran came in the course OF an hour.
Judge Guigon opened the door for him,
and Immediately thereafter felt that he was
in critical situation, for he staggered and
exclaimed, 81 am pardtySed!"
He exerted himself to 60 up stairs to his
chamber, but could not do so unaided.
Young Mr.. Rose, q neighbor, and Mr.. Do
ran helped him up the steps and to his bed.
A doctor was hurriedly sent for, and DR..
Moncure was first found. Immediately after
DR.. McCaw came in, and twelve ounces OF
blood was taken from the back OF the
Judges neck. After that he was asked,
"Do you feel better"; and he responded,
eyes" That was his last word.
In few minutes his physicians saw that
he was dying. After few gasps the golden
bowl was broken, and the spirit of this reso-
lutte Judge, devoted citizen, and upright
and good man had gone before the Great
Judge.
THE NEWS.
Intelligence Of Judge Guigon's death
spread over the city with surprising rapid
ity. It could hardly be believed, however,
and many were not satisfied OF the truth OF
the report until they went to his house.
Dozens OF our best people gathered there
last night and claimed the privilege OF see
ing all that was mortal OF their friend. He
was altogether unchanged in appearance,
except his ruddy color had given way to
paleness. His face wore lifelike serenity
and calmness. a.a 5E..l3f .r.#
n THE FUNERAL.
The funeral will take place probably Sat,
urday afternoon or Sunday from Monu.
mental church, at which he was a very regu.
lar attendant, and Of which his wife was Q
commitment. His son is to be consulted
before q positive announcement can be
made. Deceased was a member OF Joppa
Lodge, No. 40, A. #. and A. NJ.
TIE ROBBER AND THE DoCToK.-On the
morning of the 18th instant, about O'Clock.
Doctor Jackson was stopped on Broad street
between Eleventh and Twelfth streets by q
rough-looking man, who intended, it is sup.
posed, assault and battery, but as the Doc,
tor used little persuasion, by way of pre-