The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-01-13
LOCAL MATTERS.
sudden Death OF DIR. Fairfax.

morning went to his bedside TO awaken
him. DIR. Orlando Fairfax was found TO be
dead, having apparently passed away seve-
raj hours before without struggle. On
the previous evening he complained OF q
pain in his side, of which he was relieved
before retiring 10 rest, and with this eX-
ceuti0n he was in his usual health.
Dr.. Fairfax was born in the city OF Alex.
andria February II, 1906. He was the
son of Thomas Fairfax, OF Fairfax county
who, in the ninth succession, was Lord
Fairfax OF the Peerage of Scotland
though, thorough Republican as he was,
he never claimed the title. The sixth
Lord Fairfax, the son of the fifth Lord
Thomas. and Catherine. the daughter OF
Lord Thomas land Lady MargareD Cul'
pepper, Colonial Governor Of Virginia, de-
rived through his mother several manorS
in England and the Northern Neck Of Nir-
ginia containing more than five million,
of acres of land. He never married. and,
ever an ardent Royallst. ii is claimed that
he died of grief soon after the failure OF
the cause and the surrender OF Lord
CORVALLIS. at his seat, Greenway Court,
in Virginia, December Q, 1871, in
the ninetv-second year of his age,
the title went TO his brother Robert, OF
Leeds Castle, who also dying without
issue, the title reverted to Rev. Bryan
Fairfax. rector Of Fairfax parrish, Va,
the warm personal friend OF Washington,
and the son of William Fairfax Of Belyon.
Va, first cousin of the last two Lords.)
Thomas. of |Nncluse," the eldest son of
BRYAN, succeeded him as Ninth Lord. He
was the father of Albert, Tenth Lord Fair
= IA,. ISlr 4 nj Tf~fg
Is the eleventh Lord Fairfax, and OF the
deceased, who married Mary Randolph.
daughter Of Wilson Jefferson Cary, of
.|CarysbroOk." Fluvanna county, Va,
who was descendant in the seventh gene
ration from POcahontas and John Ro1e,
and bore also in his VEINS the blood OF the
Poythresses, Bollings, Cannons, Ran
dOlphs, Carys, and Jcfiersons.
The issue of this marriage was seven
children-four sons and three daughters.
OF the sons, Cary and Randolph were killed
at Fredericksburg during the late war, and
Of the last-a noble Christian youth-a
touching allusion from the eloquent pen
OF the venerable Philip Slaughter, d. d.,
was published. The remaining sons,
Ethelbut and Thomas, survive. one OF
the daughters, Monimia, married Hon.
- ~
nev-General of the Confederate States, and
Edith married DIR. j. j. a. Moncure, OF this
city.
DR.. Fairfax was educated at the Uniyer-
sity of Virginia, and graduated in Medi-
cine in the University OF pennsylvania
about 1929. For fifty-three years he fol-
lowed the profession to which he had de-
voted his life. In his native city he
achieved eminent success, and was in the
foremost rank of the medical fraternity
there when, at the beginning OF the late
war, he removed to Richmond. Here he
soon won the esteem OF his medical breth-
rem and Of all who became acquainted with
him in professional or social life. III need
hardly be added that this excellent Chris
tian gentleman was full Of good works, a
ready and cheerful helper OF the poor, and
that when the summons came for him ut
the good old age Of seyenty-siX he was
ready to 90. .,
The funeral OF DR.. Fairfax will take
place from Grace church this afternoon at
O'Clock.
Mrs. p. W. WILSON, wife of Mr.. r. B.
Wilson, died suddenly yesterday morning
at her residence in this city. Mrs. wilson
was IN her usual good health "Wednesday
night, but after retiring was taken III, ana
continued to grow worse until O'Clock,
when death relieved her Of her suiierings.
CRITICAL ILLNESS or MADAME BERNARD
Madame Caroline Richings-Bernard, who
has been sick for some time past with
smallpox. was between 10 and IL O'Clock
last night reported by her physician to be
!, Int hare
her recovery. Madame Bernard is known
and esteemed by hosts of friends in all
narfs OF the country, and this intelligence
will be received by them with feelings Of
the sincerest regret. She made this city
her residence about two years ago, ana has
since been successfully conducting, In con-
junction with her husband, school OF
vocal and instrumental music, besides being
engaged i'm other enterprises TO develop the
musical talent Of our city.
MARRIAGE AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
The marriage OF Miss Mamie Anderson 10
Mr.. Andrew Haynes, by Rev. Dr. HaW-
thorne, AZ the First Baptist church, on
"Wednesday afternoon, was a social event OF
deep interest TO their wide circle OF friends.
The bride daughter of the late DR..
Thomas Il. Anderson, Of Caroline) has re-
sided in Richmond for several years, ana
has qualities OF mind and heart Whlch
make her exceedingly popular. Mr.. Haynes
(oi the firm OF Mccarthy d Haynes Is one
OF our most popular young businessmen
They will be followed on their Drldal "Trip
and through the journey Of life win pest
wishes and most fervent prayers Tor their
health and happiness.
The following young gentlemen actea as
llshers on the occasion: Messrs. W iiiiain
Harrison, Benjamin Christian, William DO,
-her, John 5. Harwood, James Estes, ana
William Couling.
KNIGHTS Og HoNoR.-Lodge No. 2l9, OF
this order, will convene tonight at y
O'Clock at their hall, corner OF Fifth ana
Marshall streets, when, after the lnstaila-
tlon OF officers Occupying about an hours
time), the members, with invited iady-
guests, viii repair 10 Monticello Hall,
Broad street, where a sumptuous reIast
viii be served in honor of the OCCASION
There will be speaking by oratorically-
gifted brethren, singing, and other agree
able concomltants of such an occasion.
The meetings Of the members OF this order
ire always invested with much interest,
md the order itself is one Of the most
thriving in our midst.
COFFEE FROM RI0.-The bark Marga-
'etha, with cargo OF $500 bags new
.rop Rio coffee, has just arrived from MO
Ie Janerio. The cargo Is consigned 10
fessrs. Davenport e. Morris, and VIII DC
old at auction in few days ut their ware