Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-31
IN MEMORIAM.
The Late Colonel william TappAn
Thompson.
Americus Republican.

AHtcftCWo ASpbOteCuIt
Well, he is dead one who in the discharge Of
life's duties won 1.-THE encomiums of all who
knew him-Colonel VIM. T. Thompson, editor
of the Savannah MORNING NRws. He was
true type Of the scholar and the gentleman,
and for long years he was foremost man in
Georgia journalism, and the highest compli-
ment that can be paid him Is this, that he has
never written a line that he would wish now to
blot OUTPUT his influence and his words were
ever on the line of advanced and beautiful
thoughts. He was an exponent Of journalism
in its purity, and the maidens cheeks never
blushed in reading an article Of his,
but the hue OF subdued meliowing influence
tinged with a beauty all OF his writings.
His pen ever flashed with reason. for his
character was that Of wise, noble and good
man. For thirty-two years he managed the
Savannah NEWS, and he did It most success
fully. He was popular in our literature as an
humorist, and his Major Jones Courtship"
and other works have given him reputation
world wide. But today he is dead. and to his
in this life to love him will follow him, and
deep down in the hearts of all our people there
viii ever remain for this noble man the fra
GRANGE Of the sweetest memories.
Sparta Ishntdelite.
Colonel w. T. Thompson. editor Of the Saw
annah MORNING News and author of major
Jones' Courtship,' is dead. He was one Of the
ablest editors in the State.
couington Star.
Colonel william Tappan Thompson, one Of
the Oldest editors and 'Nestor OF the Georgia
press" died at his residence in Savannah, on
last Friday evening, after a painful illness of
three months aged about 70 years.
But the great monuments to his facile and
brilliant pen are his literary works and his con-
tinuous editorial management of the Savannah
MORNING NEws for nearly q third or century.
These two are the solid pillars upon which his
fame will rest forever. They form structure
scarcely equalled in architectural grandeur. and
one never surpassed in elegance and beauty Of
finish But his great work is finished. May
his rest be peaceful and sweet, In the enjoy
ment Of his reward,
BarnesUIlte Gazette.
Colonel W. T. Thompson. the editor OF the
Savannah NEWS, died last Friday afternoon,
He had been Ill some time The press. not only
Of Georgia, but all over the Union, will be
panied to hear of his death.
Walton Netcs and Vidette
On the oath inst Henry W. Longfellow, the
great poet. and Col. W. 7. Thompson, the
and author of major Jones Courtship." both
died, thus extipguishing two Of the brightest
literary lights of this continent,
WdrTenton Clipper.
The MORNING News comes to US draped in
mourning for its late editor. Colonel William
T. Thompson, whose deatn occurred az ms
SEVENTEEN year of his age. Colonel Thompson
had been editor of the News for more than
thirty years, and belonged to that old school Of
journalists Of whom but few are left.
Spring Place Times
Colonel w 7. Thompson, the venerable and
able editor OF the eavannah MORNING NEWS.
died on the oath instant. He was the Oldest
and one of the ablest editors in GeorRii. In his
death Southern journalism loses one OF It's
brightest ornaments, Democracy one OF its
most earnest advocates, and Georgia one Of its
most valuable citizens,
Hatrkinsville Netcs.
The MORNING NEWS of Saturday GENES to US
in mourning for the death of Colonel William
T. Thompson, late senior editor Of that paper,
which occurred at his residence in Savannah,
Ca, on the evening Of the oath inst. Colonel
Thompson was one among the oldest jour-
nalists in the State, was an able and forOible
writer, and as the author of Major Jones'
Courtship" and other humorous sketches had
acquired national reputation.
TAOndsuilIe Enterprise.
The announcement by telegraph Of the
death of this well and widely known
gentleman carried a shock to many hearts
in Georgia and elsewhere. He had lived
friends had fondly hoped that he might be
spared for many years OF usefulness in the
profession which he adorned. He was recog
nized as The estor Of Georgia journalism, but
his name and reputation were inseparaby con-
nected with the MoRNING NEWS. OF Savannah,
with which he had been identified since 1850,
and which to day owes, in a large measure. its
high standard of excellence and reliability to
the ability and skill of Col. Thompson both as a
writer and as a manager OF all the details CON
nected with the successful conduct or daily
paper In private life he was man OF most
pleasant and agreeable manner and Of the
highest character.
Jesllp Sentinel
Last Friday Colonel William Tappan Thomp-
son, chief editor of the Savannah NEWS, de-
parted this life after lingering illness OF sew
eral months. Hewas the founder OF the NEWS,
and for thirty-two years had devoted his time
and ability to that excellent Journal He was
also the author of Major Jones' Courtship,'
and q number of other popular works. Colonel
Thompson was in his SEVENTEEN year, and had
spent long life OF usefulness to his country
In addition to the rare literary talent which he
possessed, he was a man OF honor and Christ
ian integrity. In the death Of Colonel Thomp-
son Georgia has lost most valuable citizen.
Wdynesboro Herald
This distinguished gentleman. the editor Of
the Savannah MORNING News, died on Friday
Of last week at the ripe age OF three score and
ten Colonel ThomI son had won distinction
In the literary world had lived the life Of a use
full patriot and citizen, and was beloved and re-
spected es thorough gentleman OF the old
school, We have been accustomed to read,
with much pleasure, the labors OF his pen In
the editorial columns OF the NEws, and while
we did not have the pleasure OF personal &C
quainta1ce,w we felt a personal sorrow when the
news of his death was received. A grand thing
it is for one, when lifes onerous duties have all
been met. to merit such a tribute as appeared
In the NEgs of Saturday.
ITI0tntoH Southerner and Appeal.
Colonel William T. Thompson, editor of the
Savannah MORNING News, died at his home in
Savannah on the evening OF March 24th. after
painful Illness OF several months. Colonel
Thompson was Georgias oldest editor and
author, having entered his roth year. He was
the author Of "Major Jones' Courtship" which
was his first book. He also wrote Major Jones'