Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-11
Born October Is 1859.
Died January 1c 1923

these TWO NOIlLl Olu Da-LOIr ivl me-
the closest friendship with each other,
which continued until their deaths. Il
was beautiful and unique. resulting
from the gentleness and humor OF their
dispositions and the kindness Of their
hearts. These characteristics won
them friends among all classes Of the
people Youths and young maldens
old and young, a they passed
them on the streets, would be
greeted with cheerful remarks. and
their own affection for them would
express itself IN smiling counte-
nances. They were fortunate also
u having many friends and admirers
among rank OF gentlemen. the supe-
riors Of many Of whom this country
has never produced. who have given
their testimony respecting them. Hear
what President John Tyler, who knew
them well. has said Of them. In a
speech delivered by him IN tbs city
Of Richmond on the 4th day Of No
yembeY. 1855, he said
u first came "a Richmond 81 the age OF
eighteen 10 iOin my venerated father VINO
was then the Governor Of Virginia. A.
mat time there were but three churches in
the city and the population did nos exceed
eco There were the Baptist Methods.
end Episcopal churches on Church Hill.
The tpiscopalians and Presbyterian mad
minister each. Parsol Blair aHd FarsOu
buchanan. ! never knew Two better men.
They preached on alternate sundays a. the
Capitol and 81 the old church uu the nil.
lie ~ cans old 81. Johns church. one o the
oldest ln the United States. IL lsstll stand
ing TemOdeilec and 4nodernizec and IA
been rendered conspicuous a. being the
place where Patrick Henry gave utterauce
10 the Ords give me liberty OF give ne
death. which Wal go ringing down through
the corridors OF the centuries
The same congregations attended Or
their miuisfratlOnH. No difference In tine
forms o. service WAS permitted 70 inter-
rupt their perfect harmony. They taught
the same sublime doctrines and were TOO
intent on the execution OF their hos mis-
sion 70 dispute ATOM mere eIierna. icr.ns
and cereu Ouies Their lives were Cnlteiif
devoted 20 the high and important task OF
making men good citizens and good Lufl.-
tiGns. nor did they esteem % necessary 10
order TO ompli6l their ends, 20 maze
VA on those innocent amusements which
serve a. a respite from labor and to-. bl-
chanans spring u Identified viii the
Quoit Ciub. az which the good Old men
triOuE men associate with them IN these
harmless relaXatiOrs wnOse memories y j.
ever live IN The hearf OF Richmond NJ
Buchanan livec IA q small wooden huust
situated near Aayos bridge suliel ~
his condition OF old bachelOHlip. .
trace Of which has long since pass
away Under that roof he wa once hon
Ored by the presence o. another divine
who bringing % suitable credehlihla anl
wearing suitable caDOnicals, offciatel I'D
he tIa ~ mtnAnf FUfulEfpFr
Church Hi and the CapifOi. During rs
stay IN Richmond he WAS Hospitality enter
tanned by Nj. buchanan. BysOme arraAgr-
menf Of the toilet IL was. however disco
veTed that the new conner wac WOm8L
dressed in canOnicAls. some time thereaf-
ter The two aged ministers diued a. The Go
yernork. when Brother Blsr INDUCED d.
innocent rsillefy a. the expense OF broihef
Buchanan % the INFINITE amusement o. g.
present. Ar. Buchanan had q few days De-
fore received o letter from his qnondAm
guest. apoiOgIziag for Der conduct and gis-
Ing Der true pstronymic a. Diana smith.
she was the rrEt woman IN America VINO
practically pat IN force the doctrine o. W.
man ~ rights.
THE BUCHANAN BARBECUE CLUB,
Of which Mr.. Tyler speaks. was great
institution 81 that time, and continued
IN existence until ls60. II has not had
q meeting since, and very few. II any.
Of It's members are now living. ltwss
composed OF thirty members. al o.
whom were gentlemen Of the highest
standing in society. and distinguished
FOR their literary and scientific tastes,
their genial dispositions. and rare so
cial qualities. IL was q great honor 70
be elected a member Of the club, and
each member was allowed the privilege
Of inviting one guest, with The restrlc-
ton that the invitation should be limit
ed TO distinguished strangers who might
be IN the city st the time OF meeting
1t was considered special privilege to
be elected an honorary member Of this
club. The Governor Of the State had
a standing invitation. but for long
time Psrson Blair and Parson Buchanan
were the only honorary members.
AT that day the club was composed
of the following distinguished mem
bers: John Marssall, Chief-J ustice oil
the United States DR.. John BrOcksn-
brough, president Of the Bank Of Viz
GINA; John wickhsm, the distinguish
cd lawyer; Dr. William Foushee, ths