The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-24

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During all this time. however. Mr.. Grady
did not lose sight of future political prefer
meat and prominence IN the country At
the recent dinner of the Boston Merchants
Club, be, alongside OF. ex-Prcsident Cleye-
! land, appeared as a distinguished guest and
responded Ia the subject. "The status OF the
negro I'm the SOUTH" His speech created
widespread interest and was highly compli-
mentEd by the press Of the whole country.
North and South, and his own paper.
the Constitution. was active in finally
contrasting his speech with that Of EX-
President Cleveland This effort however.
proved too great for his natural constitution.
lie was made sick by his eXertion, and his
visit 10 Boston and his attack. pronounced
nj firs, to be- nervous prostrati0n. soon de-
yeloped into pneumonia. which. despite all
the efforts of skiful physicians and careful
nursing. resulted fatally as above an
nOunced.
4 PUBLIC LOSS.
The death Of Henry Grady, thus cutoff in
the prime Of life. and just n his genius
was beginning 10 develop for him brilliant
future, must be regarded A. a general
calamity. lie had already reflected credit.
both upon his profession and his section OF
country. and had established a warm hold
upon his Southern fellow citizens. From
felt at the untimely removal OF one so richly
endowed by God and nature, ard his death.
which. so far as the public are concerned.
was sudden and unexpected, will be re-
garded as a loss almost irreparable.
REGRET ~ NORTH CAROLINA.
RALEIGH. y. G.. December %. special.
The announcement of the death Of Mr..
Grady was a prOiOun shock 10 the city
this morning. Since the death Of Mr.. Davis
no Southerner held a warmer place in the
hearts Of the people Of this state than did
Mr.. Grady. Telcgrams Of coincidence Were
sent from here 10 Mrs. Grady 10y Colonel l..
l.. Polk. L. +. Gray. prominent lawyer
this city, was class-mate Of Mr.. Grady at
the University Of Virginia in 1865 and in
an interview today said that Mr.. Grady
was the most gifted and brilliant orator in
his college days that he ever saw.
FEELING IN CHARLESTON.
CHARLESTON. December 23.-Henry W. |
Grady's death has caused universal regret
in Charleston. His loss is regarded as a
public calamity. A. soon as the news was
received here the stans and stripes were
placed at half-mast on the News and
Courier building.
GRIEF OF THE SOUTHERN COLONY.
NEw YORK. December d. Special.
The Southern Colony j. in profound grief
over the death Of Henry ". Grady. lie was
much admired here. and his lOss. coming 80 |
soon afler that Of Mr. Davis, is felt as
double personal blow tO many. EX-Presi- |
dent Grover Cleveland when apprised of
MIR. Grady's death regretted il very much. |
and was very much affected by the news.
UNIVERSAL REGRET IN BOSTON.
BosToN. December 23.-The evening pa-
pers here contain full obituary articles on
Henry W. Grady.
The Herald SAYS that his recent visit 10
Boston was a series Of oyatiOns. and that |
the hearts Of New England people warmed |
toward him and his cordial southern ways, |
and that the South has lost IL most eloquent |
orator and one of lis most promising sons.
The journal says: lie was pre-ommently /
representative Of the new south. a leader |
in progressive enterprise. aud In the eXer- !
else If Influence toward tolerance and en-
lightenmeni he was ahead Of most southern |
leaders n thought
The Globe speaks Of him q. having |
charmed and won those who heard him in /
Boston.
The Record saws his loss will come heavily |
upon The people of Boston. who admired bis
wonderful ability TO charm the ear and |
mind.
COMMENT on LEADING MEN.
BosrON, December 23-Ihe Hon. p. A
Collins ON learning 0f Henry W. Grady's
death. .iid: "Ihe loss is national. lie is
in my Judgment the most brilliant man in
the United States. But be WAS much more;
he had ail lhe solid qualities, eood iudg-
ment. keen perception Of public needs, and
high and ardent patriotism. can say no
more. for I Gee. the loss too heenly.'
Jonathan A. Lane. president Of ihc Mcr-
chants Association, said; Nv hen Dir. Grady
arrived here he was not feeling We'll and
our comm ttce induced him lo 20 aud get a
little rest before the banquet. During The
trip % Plymouth be- seemed t0 Doe in the besi
of spirits and johed about taxation aud
made many inquiries regarding ihe Austria
liam ballot law. our committee escorted
him 10 the train on the night 0f his depart
ure. and they informed me the next day
that Mr. Grady complained Of feeling fever
ish and walked mp and down the platform
Of the station before the starting Of the
lrain.'
Ex-Mayor Hugh u'Brien said ~ was
very much impressed with Mr.. Grady. lie
will be- i great loss to the South and TO the
Democratic party"
THE NEWS II BIRMINGHAN.
BlRNfNGnAd. ALA, December 23.-The
news Of lleHry ". Irady's death has
cansed universal sorrow i'm lhrmn-ham.
lllt lNtdl lfiHN "4NW tANH NNN' At'fNt .tfA'
resolutions declaring him 10 have been the
brightest ornamentof southern journalism.
ard an inspiration 20 iis counirymen.
PROFOUND GRIEF IL GEORGIA.
COLUMBUS. GA. December 23,-Ihc an
nOuncement Of Henry ". Grddys death
created profound grief in this community
tOAa.
The Enquiror-Sun suggests the calling OF
special meeting OF the Georgia Press Az
sociation 10 draft suitable resolutions and
ta make arrangements ,or erecting nonu-
uilnt o'es Mr. nrady's slaye, rs tribute
lOr the state Press.
rELEGRAMs or CONFIDENCE.
Yesterday morning the following tele-
grams were received from New York en-
quiring for further news than that con-
famed in the morning papers announcing
Mr, Grady's critical illHesg
Ne,e foIk. December 22.-io Captain
Evan l.. Howell am exceedingly anxious
TO receive news concerning. hr. Grady's
Illness. Please send ne a dispatch.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
The foregoing n.essa1e vas followed by
this telegram from Governor David Is. Hili
10 Mrs. Grady; %,
Henry ". Grady:-l am griefed by the
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| trust they are exaggerated. Please ac-
cent my heartfelt sympathy in this hour Of
your anxiety.
The bulletin carrying the message Of
death was given "a TIE cQuntT, iew mlh-
utes after the announcement was made that
life had taken lis hight.
Then came food of messages nom all
over the country, many Of them from prom
inent persons.
ATLANTA, GA. December 23.--Among the
telegrams Of coincidence received to-day
were the following:
New YORK. december 23.'iO Mrs. Henry
W. Grady: Accept the heartfelt sympathy
OF one who loved your husband for what lIr
gas apd for all that he has done for his
people and h- country. ke assured that
every where throughout. the land warm
heart. mourn with YOU in your deep allie
ton. and deplOrc the io-- the nation has
sustained. GROVER tLEN NtLAND.
U'ashiagf0p, y. g.. December % To
Hon. l.. 4. Howell. Give Mrs. Grady our
.incereet sympathy. \ terrible lp-s TO