National Republican., 1880-05-01
THE REAPER'S HARVEST.
Two Prominent officers Called to
Their Long Rest.
Sudden Death of Colonel Joseph scgar on n
Steamer En- Route for WashinGton-IIis
Remains Sent TO Virginia for Inter-
ment-Colonel william Hemp
hill Jones Follows
Beloved Brother.
peath of Colonel Joseph segar.

Upon the arrival of the steamer George Lcary
from Norfolk yesterday morning the citizens of
Washington were shocked by the announcement
that Colonel Joseph Segnr, who had taken passage
on her at Fortress Monroe for this city had died
OH board during the night Mr. segnr was arbitra-
tor on the part of the United States upon the Span
fish Claims Commission, in which capacity he has
served for some years. lie was born in King Will
lam county, Va, in 1904, ard was consequently
seyenty-six years Of age Mt the time OF decease.
Colonel Scgnr WAS liborally educated TO the bar,
and at nn early nge entered politics. lie was
elected to the Stale Legislature at the age of thirty.
two ard continued to serve In that body with but
trfng intervals until the State seeded In ls6l.
lie was an ardent Clay-Nhig and strenuous ad-
vocate Of internal improvements at the expense
of the State. The canals and railway sys-
TEN Of Virginia ever found in him their chiei
supporter. When Virginia seeded Colonel Sesar
adhered 10 the Union and denounced the rebel
lion as n logical result of Democratic doctrines.
During and since the war he spent the larger Por-
ton OF lis time in Washington. In the Thirty
seventh Congress no represented the Second dis
trct of Virginia, and was chosen by the AlcXnn-
dria Picrpoint Legislature TO succeed the late
Hon. LeInuel ]. Bowden as United States Senator.
His credentials were presented In December, 1851,
but the case was discussed and postponed Tor lack
or time 10 consider its bearings on rehabilitation of
the States lately in rebellion. that being short
session, until tile following December. By that
time the policy Of tho Republican party on recon-
struction had developed into opposition 70 repre-
sentation OF the States lately in rebellion i'll Con-
gres', and Colonel SCg.r was not admitted lie
was however partially compensated few years
| ago for his time and expenses in prosecuting his
| right to his seat In August, 1877, Colonel Segar
was appointed OH the Spanish Claims Commission,
where he continued to serve until his decease. In
1873 lie contested the second district OF Virginia
| for Congress In opposition to Hon. John Goode,
and received 1889 votes as Republican against
| lG,SS5 for his opponent
| Like most old Clay Wings, Colonel Scgar was an
uncomprOmising enemy TO the Democratic party.
This was the first and last article of his political
| creed He was q generous and stcadiast friend.
and an industrious energetic and painstaking law
yer, entirely devoted TO the interests of his clients.
Colonel Segar leaves wife and son at Hampton
and q wide circle of attached friends who will
sincerely mourn his decea'c. lie had for many
years been great sufferer from gout, which was
no doubt his fatal malady. His remains were
viewed by the coroner and turned over TO his
| fIicnd Mr.. NJ. A. Booker, Of Hampton and Mr..
Eustacc Collctt, secretary of the Spanish Commis-
sion, who accompanied them to Hampton by
steamer Lady of the Lake last evening.