Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-11-16
The Man WHO Delivered Vir-
ginia.

We copy the following extracts from the
Virginia press on that noble gentleman
and sagacioas statesman who has at one
blow laid low forever the oppressor OF
Virginia
No eulogy commensurate with the mer-
its CT this distinguished gentleman can De
compressed into editorial llmlts. 1ue
magnitude of the task he undertook may
well be contrasted with that OF mllltary
cbieftaln who assumed comma and OF OFT
defeated soldiers. and from disorder ana
Generalization brings them DacK TO tne
perfection of discipline, dlspoSes tnem IN
hattie. and leads them, with superb skill,
to victory. -
Mr.. Barbour bore himself throughout
the canvass with knightly mein, and has,
besides. shown himself to be master of
pol;tical tactics-Wonderful in resources.
Jealous, watchful. penetrative, and of
tireless industry. He not only planned
the organization of the Democratic forces,
but the results of his labors show that he
comprehended the man@lvers and pur
poses of the public enemy, because they
have been met, thwdrted, all but annihila-
ted. Certainly there is 10 recognition of
his eminent worth which the Democra tic
people of Virginia would not cheerfully
and promptly make as just return for his
distinguished services.-NorfOlE Virgif-
ian.
If ever man deserved the gratitude and
plaudits of his fellow-citizeus, then has
John STROBE Barbour worthlly won that
highest mead of praise.
He stands to-day the very Moses of Vir-
ginia, who has led her people out of Egyp
tian captivity and brought them safely
and trlumphantly through the Red Sea OF
Coalitionism and into the Promised Land.
There they may rest secure in the shadow
of the great rock of Right, Justice and
Truth. Surely
''-Such gallant feat of arms
Was never seen beforeW
Alexandria Gazette.
John S. Barbour, Chairman of the Dem
ocratlc Executive Committee, has ''Or-
ganized victory - Virginia salutes and
blesses her gallant son.-FfedericksburQ
Neavs.
Congratulations from all parts of the
country are pouring in upon Hon. John
S. Barbour. He directed the campaign
with consummate ability and richly mer-
its all the praise accorded him for organ
izing victory.
Mr.. Barbour was never more happy in
the selection of an agency than in the
choice of Capt. Ham. Shepherd as Secre-
tary OF the Executive Committee. Capt.
Shepperd has always taken the most ex-
acting service with a smile and measured
fully up to every requirement of duty. He
has never dishonored any draft on his
patriotism. His sacrifices and sleepless lab
ors deserve recognition. A ringing huzza
for Shepperd.- Worrenton Inder.
We endorse the above IN toto, not only
that which is so truthfully said of Mr..
Barbour, but also the just praise of Mr..
Shepherd. Mr.. Barbour could have had
in the campaign, which he directed with
consummate skill, no better lieutenant
than the active, wide-awake and talented
secretary of the State Committee Rich
f,l0nd State.
This distinguished gentleman will be
the guest ct Richmond tonight. aid will
preside at the Democratic rally, in which
thousands will take part.
We congratulate our people upon MT.
Barbour's presence in our midst. There
will be few who will not wish to see the
man whose wisdom. whose prudence and
whose energy have done so much for US
in our recent struggle. The hearts 81 all
true Virginians go out to John S. Bar
bour. May he live long to do honor to his
people and to be honored BIZ them. Rich
4nond State.