San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-05-15
John DlandOlph.

Joha Randolph.
A reporter Of the Philadelphia
Record says. that the widow of DR.,
Isaac Parish. Of that city. has in her
possession the card Of John Randolph,
of Roanoke. on which the word Re
morse was written. at bis own request,
just before his death, which took plaoc
in Philsdelphia. on the 24th day Of
June. 1924 f
The incident here referred 10, was
published soon after his death. by
Randolph's medical attendant; and is
reproduced by Garland in his Life Of
John Randolph The latter had
reached Philadelphia on his way to
Europe in pursuit Of health. He was
really in . dying condition at the
time Of his arrvsl-so that the idea
Of . sea voyage was entirely out Of the
question. With NO companion but his
oolored servant. John. he had taken
lodgings at the old City Hotel. on
North Third street, where he was
visited professionally by the dis.
tinsuished Quaker physician. Dr.. 10.
seph Parish.
Before leaving home, Randolph had
made . will giving freedom to his
slaves sad providing for their fature
support. He explained TO DR.. Parish
that, to prevent the will ohom being
set aside, its provisions must be con-
firmed by himself in the presence Of q
white witness who would remsin with
him until his death, and could after.
wards testify thatit had not been re.
voked. He requested the Doctor to
be that witness, but it was afterwards
arranged that his son, DR.. Isaac Par.
ish. and DR.. Francis West should act
in that cspaeity-as they did.
After detailing these facts, DR.. Par.
ish continues as follows:
He now made his preparations tod
die. He directed John to bringAim|
his fathers bre1st button; he then di.
rected him to place it in the bosom of
his shirt. It was an old fashioned,
large sized gold stud, John placed
It 10 the button hole of the shirt bosom |
but to fix it completely. required q
hole on the opposite side. Get knife, |
'aid he, and cut one.' A napkin was
,alled for. and placed by John over
his breast. For a short time be lay |
perfectly quiet, with bis eyes closed.
He suddenly reused up and exclaimed
-'Remorsel remorsel' It was thrice re.
oeated-the last time, at the top Of his
voice. with great agitation. He cried
me see The word. & Get Die.
.ionary. lot me see the, xord.' There
s none in the room. sir Write it
foWn-then-let me see the vord.,s The
Doctor picked up one Of his cards'
Randolph Of Roanoke -'shan / write
{ on this card?' Yes, nothing more
,ropsr.,a The word .reaorsc. was then
written in pencil. He took the card
% hurried manner, and fastened his
Eyes on it with great intensity. Write
L on the back he exclaimed-it was
70 done and handed him again. He
was extremely agitated-'Remorse! you
nave no idea what it is; you can form
10 idea Of il. whatever; it hiss con-
.ributed TO bring me 10 my present sit
zstiou-but I have looked to the Lord
Jesus Christ, aud hope have obtain.
ID pardon. Now let Joha take your
,sscil ssd draw line under the word
Which vas aeeordinsly done. What
IN I 10 do with the card7' isquirsd the
Doctor. Put il is your pocket-tste
are Of it-vhsa I An dead. look at it.
The vitssssas wsss sov sent for. and
he patient wss proppsd up 10 bed.
vith . blanket over his head ssd |
ihealdsss. ssd his hat % top Of the
,Isskst 10 hold the latter on his head.
He rallied all the expirins energies
4 mind and BODY. 10 the last sSort.
His vhcle soul.' ssys Dr.. Parish
seemed eoBesstrsted in the set HIS
-. A.she1 f.els,, .,S i,s~rfiSs,ee Il