New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
HENRY W. GRADY DEAD.
GEORGIA DEEPLY MoURNs HIS LOSS.
PRAYERS FOR HIS RECOVERY IN ALL THE
CHURCHES OF ATLANTA-DEAR FRIENDS
PART FROM HIM on HIS DEATH.
BED - TRIBUTES TO HIS

CHURCHES OF ATLANTA-DEAR FRIENDS
PART FROM HIM on HIS DEATH.
BED TRIBUTES TO HIS
MEMORY.
Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 90 special-Dcath came TO
Henry W. Grady at 40 O'Clock this morning l's
coming had been feared by those who had wa'cleu
the case. but nobody expected II so soon Tie SCENES
at his home during the last hours were most pa,nc'o
II shortly after IL O'Clock that DR.. Everett an
nounced that the end near. Then IL was that all
the members Of the family and relatives gathered about
the sckb bed hoping against hope yet praying tha' the
bitter cup might be taken from them. Frienos WHO
had at the doctors suggestion, left the house IL"
hours before, were hastily summoned. Among 'hose
who came were Captain f. p. Howell, Z. A. Hempnh'
s. NJ. lnman, Mayor Glenn, Judge Newman, MAJOR
Kiser, Captain j. II. Wye, W. B. Lowe W. L' feeI'
T. D. Meader and Donald Balm. 1t was Mrs Oraus
wish that those who loved him be permitted to take
last look upon his face while yet life remaineu anu
one after another those who had loved him WIN
love that was exceeded only by that Of the nearest
dearest stepped into the sickroOm, which was 80
to be the chamber Of death. Gradually Ills co"
dtiOn grew worse until death came.
The scenes at the churches yesterday were afecthe
Every minister in the city, matter what was us
creed, prayed fervcnty that the life Of Mr., Grady
might be spared. and was prayer for the SIC"
Joined in so devoutly by tie people. Each cIerN
tried TO impress on his congregation the iacV ''
the will of God must be obeyed, and almost every
prayer ended with the words, " Thou knoweSt pest
Oh God. Thy will he done, not ours" Wheh 'he
services were over and the congregations were leaV
ing, there were none Of the usual greetings Every
body weighed down by the ieenhs
that the city and State in danger of suffering
great loss Mr.. Grady's condition and the
hopes Of his recovery the only subjects spoken Oh
The evening services all more fully attehoeu
than usual, and again prayers were offered LOT lhe
life held most dear by the people OF Georgia. IL was
known that Mr.. Grady had been steadily SINKING
since the morning and the clergymen all realized ta'
little hope left, and they prayed especially LOT
strength to bear the overwhelming sorrow when uou
had seen fit to send on the people Of the South
At 0 O'Clock Wednesday morning the remains
will be taken TO the First Methodist Church, and MI
Grady's friends will be given opportunity OF look
ing upon the face they loved in life as it lies asleep
in death. AT O'Clock in the afternoon the funeral
services will be held after which the remains will be
taken TO Oakland Cemetery and placed In CoIohel
Grants family vault until vault can be built.
Memorial services will be held Thursday at the
new Capitol The hour has not yet been decided
upon The following gentlemen will be requested 10
make addresses on that occasion: p. W. Mehrlh
Of savannah Walter B. Hill, Of Macon: Patrick
Walsh and Boykn Wright, Of Augusta John Temple
Graves, of Rome: W. 4. Little, oil Columbus; Pro
of Macon: Judge Howard Van Epps, 3. H. sill and
Albert H. Cox, of Atlanta
Mr.. Grady i'll when he recently left Atlanta
for Boston. lie went contrary to the advice OF his
physician, and returned quite sick. ON Saturday his
condition serious and Sunday 1t was understood
that there very little hope for his recovery The
announcement that his death possible was
great shock the people and the most intense inter
est was felt. BY 10 80 last night he began growing
worse and at 3 O'Clock this morning he was said TO
be dying. At 3 40 O'Clock he quietly breathed his
last.
Among the kilograms received this morning was
enc from ex President Cleveland saying that he was
very anxious 10 hear from Mr. Grady. Captain
Howell tccgTaphed him that he was dead.
To-day Mr.. Cleveland telegraphed as follows TO
Mrs Grady: Accept the heartfelt sympathy of one
who loved Your husband for what hc was and for
all that he has done his people and his country
e assured that everywhere throughout the land warm
hearts mourn with you In your deep afctlon, and
deplore the loss the Nation has sustaned.' Samuel
j. Randall teegraphed from Washington. Give Mrs
Grady our slncerest sympathy. terrible loss to
family, friends. his State and the country Governor
David b. Hll Of New-Nork. telegraphcd " Please
convey to Mrs. Grady my deepest sympathy in the
loss of her husband. lie a noble and brilliant
man for whom felt warm friendship and the highest
respect. The entire North win join with the south
in lamentng the death Of one whose services in the
gulshed and so patriotic Telegrams we're also
received from Emory speer, of Macon
John Temple Graves, Of Rome and Patrick A. Col
lins, of Boston Roswell p. Flower. Of New York
te1egraphed My heart goes out in sympathy to you
and your children in this sad hour. The whole
try at the grave of your husband. God alone
can comfort you. Lean on Him and trust Him. lie
will not forsake YOU General Clinton b. Fisk tile
graphed: There is worldwide symphy for your
noble husbands undyng fame. But few men held 50
large a place in my heart Henry W. Grady. God
bless and comfort his bereaved household
Richmond, Va, Dec. 23.-The announcement Of the
death Of Henry W. Grady received here with pro
found sorrOw. 1t is the greatest calamity that
could hnvc befallen Atlanta said prominent citizen
to an As.ociated Press reporter The Richmond Dis
patch7 will say edtorally tomorrow Henry W.
Grady a progressive, aggressive, sclf-relqnt, Op
tmistc character, who, when he put his hand to
the plough, never looked back"
Augusta. Ca, Dec "a public meeting held in
the Exchange to-day, and resolutions adopted
deplCIins the untimely death Of 'lIenry W. Grady
' The Chronicle will say tomorrow; Georgia |
and tho South his loss. In the death Of Henry
W. Grady the south has lost her most gifted,
eloquent and useful SON.
Charleston s. c., Dec. o3.-Henry W. Grady's |
death has caused universal regret in Charleston His
loss is regarded a public calamity. As soon a5
the received here the Stars and Stripes were
placed at halfmast on The News and COurier'
building.
birmingham, Ala, Dec. 23-rhe news Of Henry |
Gady's death created universal sorrow here. The |
local Press club held meeting this afternoon and |
adopted resolutions declaring him the brightest orna
nent Of Southern Journalism and an inspiration to
his cOuntrymen.
Columbus. Ga, Dec. 23.-Thc announcement OF
Mr. Gradys death created profound grief in this com
nunty. At the request of many citizens, Mayor /
DOzicr has called public meeting, to take place
At the Opera House at If a. m. tomorrow, 10 take
action expressive Of the deep feeling over this great
o,s TO the State. The Enquircr-sun7 editorially
suggests the calling Of a special meeting OF the
ieorga Press Association TO draft suitable resolutions
md to make arrangements for erecting a monument