The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-11-24
"wlsr IN corysELs. A pRIE1 TO AL

Mr. Cownrdin was closely identified with
Virginia journalism. moulding ITS charac-
ter, actively contributing TO it, progress,
and ever proving himself a shining exem-
plar OF the profession which nc so dearly
loved, and 20 the advancement Of which
his life and energies were devoted.
Mr.. Cowardn was man OF true genius.
lie never grew old in editorial harness.
HIS mind expanded rs his days increased,
and his heart grew larger and warmer with
It.. His writings were ever fresh, and buoy
ant, and vigorous. His summer letters
from the mountains and the seaside were
marvels Of beautiful description, investing
everything about which he wrote with an
interest that charmed and pleased.
Guileless and pure in life. gcnmi ana
courteous in manners, wise in counse's'
friend to all and an enemy TO none. ne mas
gone TO receive the reward cf the just made
perfect.
"AIwAys BATTLHD FOR THE RIGHT
wilmington IN. c. start
We had known Mr.. Cowardin from our
earliest boyhood, and always had high
admiration for his conscientious devotion
10 his chosen profession. Honest and sim
cerc i'm his convictions, he always battlcd
for the right, but never permitted partisan
prejudice TO warp his judgment or embit-
ter his heart. Nearly all the old Richmond
journalists have now passed away. John
Hampden Plcasants and his brother, Hugh
r.. the Ritchies, John NJ. Daniel, AleXan-
der Moseley, Robert Ridgway, Edward
William Johnston, William Muscoe sem,
pie. John Hampden ChamberlayDc, and
James A. Cowardin-aIl dead. what
brilliant galaxy they formed!
OUTRIGHT AND BLAMELESs LIFE
Norfolk Landmark
Thcycnerahlc founder. and for Il long
time editor-in- chief Of the Richmond Dis
match, has put of this mortal frame to put
on immortality; and he will be sadly missed
from the circle which he so long adorned
with his urbanity and grace. In common
with our brethren OF the fourth estate we
ioin in lamenting the loss OF so amilble and
accomplished Il member OF the profession,
and trust that his upright life and blame
Io.. career have not been without their re-
ward.
"rAITGFUL AND TRUE TO MS WORK.
Norfolk Virginian.l
lie ha, passed away. leaving behind him
the precious legacy OF a good and honored
name, FOR in all the relations OF life he bore
hi, part we'll and true.
| As a Journalist Mr.. COwardin had few
equals-not alone as an editor, but as a
practical manager and publisher; for his
/ knowledge OF the craft aside from his ma
| tive ability, vas derived from long cXpc-
ricnce in the newspaper business. lie was
nearly sixty wears in harness, and during
all that time, until stricken with i'll health.
/ ne was faithful and true to hi- work-in-
deed, he was welded TO il. In the history
Of Virginia journalism he viii occupy Il
prominent place.
Asa citizen he was OF that make that re-
| fleets honor upon state. He was a devoted
son Of VIRGINIA. The Commonwealth never
had one more true to her interc,t-nOr ono
more proud OF her good name. He was
genial in his disposition, true friend and
II loyable companion. He always had a
kind and cheerful word for the young and
struggling Journalist. He looked always
| to the bright side. and made others happy
by the warmth of hi, generous nature.
"wAS UNIVERSALLY POPULAR
IDanyilc Rogsterl
! In his long connection with the press
| Mr.. Cowardin had ample opportunity to
assist in moulding public sentiment, and
no impartial critic can deny that his oppor-
tunitv was always used for good purposes.
| The success and character OF the dispatch
newspaper, which was the browning work
OF his life is enough of itself to establish
his reputation and perpetuate his name.
Mr.. COwardin, who was remarkable for
bis gcniality and his unfailing flow OF good
humor, was universally popular with his
confrfYeS of the press, and now that he la
nassed from among us, we desire, in COM
/ .fh To owl
the loss 10 hie public and our sympathy for
the. ht reayed.
"HIGBEsT uoNOrS IN TIE RANKS or JOUR
NALISM.'
CLeesburg Mirror.
MIR. Cowardin was warm-hcalted, genial
wise. and ardently devoted to all thai
tended to the advancement OF the Interests
of his native state. As the senior editor
Of the Dispatch, that excellent paper, thai
stands monument to his energy, wisdom
and indOmitable perseverance, he attained
the highest honors in the ranks OF journal
ism, and the announcement of his death
though not unexpected, will he received
with unfcigncd sorrow throughout tn
: State.
: "COUE1E0US AND COURAGEOUS N rs IT
, TERANCEs."
valley Nngmian.I
aIIc WA, gentleman Of varied accom-
plishments, graceful and inciSiyc writel
and genial and tru>ty friend. ~ iour
E nali>t he was n well equipped Is any on
b, we have ever known. Practical in hi
I views Of public questions, courteous an
! courageous in their utterance. and labor
. Gus and painstaking in his researches, h
Il combined all the essential qualifications 10
success in the field OF journalism. Will
/ maintaining with earnest ardor his opir
+ ion on controyerted questions, he poSScsse
;, the happy faculty of giving expression
i them with the feast possible offence to tho,
J. who opposed him. lie was general fave
/ rite in society, well known throughout IL
= Commonwealth, and loved and c>tccmc
, wherever known.