New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-05
A. a. STEPHENS DEAD.
A PEACEFUL END AFTER MUCH PAIN.

ATLANTA. Ga, March AT about 2 o'clock this
morning IL was evident that Governor Stephens
was much weaker and that q crisis was ap-
preaching. The doctors had prepared strong
mustard plaster and put it on his wrist. They let 1t
remain for perhaps twenty minutes and when 1t
was removed there was not the slightest
sign of inflammation, showing that there
was very little vitality left. At about
half-past 2 o'clock his extremltIes be-
came cold and clammy and assumed a purplish
hue. DIR. Miller, ono of the attending physicians,
said The end is not far off" As the end drew
near, Mr. Stephens was lying on his back, with his
head turned slightly to the right. The husky rattle
in his throat that had been plainly perceptibie
earlier in the night had ceased entirely. There was
no heavy breathing and not the slightest gasp
ing. At quartef-past o'clock the family was
called in. After breathing almost imperceptibly
for few minutes, he died without the slightest
tremor. The news of his death created profound
sensation as it was not generally believed he was
30 near the end. To-day his remains were viewed
at The Executive Mansion by 10000 persons.
This afternoon meeting of citizens was held and
addresses were delivered by Senator Colqultt,
Judge Martin j. Crawford Judge Logan, Z. Bleck-
ley and other prominent citizens. A citizens COM
mittee was appointed to cooperate with the COM
mittee from the Legislature and the State House
officers in the conduct Of the funeral. The remains
will lie in state at the Capitol until the burial,
which will occur here on Wednesday or Thursday.
Colonel John A. Stephens, nephew of the Governor,
eaid last night i have never known him to speak
80 little of death as during his present illness,
make so few arrangements for the worst that might
come. In all his other attacks he has been most
careful to impress on me the minutest
details of his wishes and intentions.
In this illness he has not SAID a
sipgle word of any of his desires This confirms
the theory of his illness. 1t was exhaustion rather
than disease that brought about his death. 1t was
the mind and not the body that gave way." Mr.
Stephens made his will some time ago. He leaves
$4,000 in money to the children of his late
brother Judge stephens, and the rest of his estate,
with the exception of few minor requests, to mis-
nephew. Colonel John A. Stephens. What his es-
tate will foot up to depends largely on the sale of
his New History of the United States" He made
about $780, 600 on 1.-THE War Between the States"
and his new book is selling well. Above his be-
quests his estate will probably pay $4,000
AUGUSTA Ca March 4.-The Chronicle says:
"The death of Governor Stephens is a calamity to
the State All denominations and classes irrespec-
tive of party are profoundly moved by the death OF
this statesman, patriot and philanthrOpist Though
dead, he Will live as the most illustrious of
Georgians"
WASHINGTON March 4.-In the House of Repre-
sentatiyes, to-day, Mr.. Reese, of Georgia offered
the following solution, which was unanimously
adopted:
RESOLVED: TIL at this House has just learned with
the deepest SORROW the death of the Hon. Alexander
III. Stephens, Governor OF the State of Georgia and
so long a useful and distinguished member OF this
House; that this House expresses heartfelt SYM
patty with the people. not only of Georgia but
with the people of the whole country in the loss of
q statesman and patriot.