Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-05
BEVERLEY TUCKER.
DEATH IN THIS CITY OF THIS WELL
KNOWN VlRGlNIAN.
Liverpool. and Confederate
Agent in Canada.

In the death Of Colonel Beverley Tucker
one Of the brightest representatives OF a
distinguished Virginia family has departed
from earthly cares
Surrounded by his wife. all his children.
and other relatives and friends he breathed
his last at 4:40 ?. NJ. yesterday.
He was conscious TO within two hours OF
his death. When his son James, who lives
in San Francisco, reached his side yester-
day morning he recognized him and a
smile came upon his taco. He had ex-
pressed q desire 20 see oil his children be-
fore his health failed him. and with all of
them about him he rested quietly upon
his pillow and gradually his life ebbed
| away and he died apparently without PAIN
and suffering.
SKETCH OF HIs LIFE.
Deceased was a son OF Judge Henry st.
George Tucker and was born in Winches-
ter. Va. on the sth dav of June, 1920
From his early childhood he had a bright
mind, which was trainedln the best schools.
When a youth he was a pupil at the Rich
mond Academy. and after receiving in
struction in other private institutions
entered the University of Virginia. where
he remained until he graduated with
honors. Soon after this he married Miss
Jane Ellis. daughter of Mr.. Charles Ellis.
OF tins city. an accomplished lady. who
was his loving companion until death re-
moved the husband.
An EDITOR.
Colonel Tucker from his boyhood was a
student OF men and had a fOndness for
politics. After marriage one of his first
ventures was as editor of the Washington
Senfind. lie was good writer and did the
Democratic party much service.
In 1857 President Buchanan made him
consul TO Liverpool. then one Of the best
offices within the gift OF the Adminlstra-
tion. Colonel Tucker had not been in
England long before he had made the
acquaintance OF many Of the nobility and
at once became popular. At the big DIN
ners 10 which all the cOnsuls and
foreign representatives 10 that country were
invited he was ever the life Ofthe company
and with his ready wit and repartee often
kept the most serene of the English states
men c0nvulsed with laughter. He was well
coined TO the homes of persons IN the
highest station, aud the United States
Consul became the most popular repre-
sentative TO that country.
HIS NOBLE FIGURE.
when in Liverpool deceased very much
resembled in personal appearance the Duke
OF Cambridge He was over SIX feet tail,
of portly build. and his horid complexion
was yery much Ike that of the Duke.
Oftimes he was mistaken for an English
lord and upon several occasions
the troops saluted him, tlunklng
he was the Duke of Cambridge.
When Mr.. Lincoln became President and
the war was declared deceased went 70
Paris. and with the aid of some other
southern gentlemen prepared several arti-
cles for publication with regard 10 the
Confederacy.
MS WAR sTByIcE.
Soon after the war commenced he re-
turned to Virginia. and for time was q
member OF a cavalry organization engaged
in the local defence of Richmond. lie
did not serve in this capacity very long, as
the President knew that with hls great
/ diplomatic ability he could render the
! COnfederacv better service elsewhere, and
| the soldier was taken from the field and
| sent 90 Canada rs q commissioner 10 secure
| supplies for the army. Colonel Tucker
| served in this capacity with ashort interim
| 20 the close of hOstilities. Mr.. DAVIS highly
| commended his efforts in benalt on our
| Government.
AFTER TIE WAR.
After tho war ended. knowing he was
one Of the persons against whom the
| United States Government had great
spite. Colonel Tucker did not return 10 his
| country, but wenttO England, where he re-
NAMED q short tine. and then departed
/ tor Mexico. He resided 10 that country
until the fall Of Macmillan. and then Ie-
| turned 10 Canada ciG the West India
| Islands. He took charge OF the Stevenson
| House at ST. Catherine, well-known wa
/ tcring- place. and during his management
| the hotel became % very popular and iasn-
/ ionable resort. and many prosecuted Con
federates found accommodations there.
cHAaGED WITH CONSPIRACY.
While Colonel Tucker was in Canada a
| detective named COuOyer impressed upon
| President johnson that deceased with
sOme other prominent Coniederltes was
engaged in the conspiracy which planned
! the assassination Of Lincoln. This greatly
pained deceased and his friends who
| knew no man was clearer OF crime nan ne.
! Johnson offered reward for Tucker and
| several others. but none OF them we're ever
arrested. Deceased wrote his personal
! friend. Hon. Hamilton Fish, afterwards
| Secretary Of the State, that be desired to
return 70 the United States. Mr.. tlsl
| URGED him TO come 90 Washington and
| told him be should not be molested. lie
| thereupon left Canada about the year 1910.
and since that time had spent his
| winters in Washington and his summers
at his lovely place at Berkeley Springs,
| w. Va.
HIs RECENT IIrE.
For many wears deceased was a success
| ful counsel before congressional commit
| tees for large railroad corporations. lie
| had great popularity with congressman aud
enjoyed the personal acquaintance Tor
many years Of all Of them of any note.
His figure was q familiar one In Washing
ton. and men of all parties delighted in
| his society.
though q sufferer for years from gout he
/ had comparatively good health until last
winter. when he was attacked by In grippe.
/ He grew better. but had relapse and ms
once strong constitution became shattered.
| He continued % get weaker, and about
| the 1st of Nav came TO st. Luke's 10 be
| treated bv DR.. McGuire. All efforts 20 re-
| store him proved futile and lie gradually
| grew worse, and few weeks ago his ply
| sican realized that It was only q question
Of time as TO how long he would 1--we.
MAN WIDELY KNOWN.
Deceased no doubt has had the personal
acquaintauce OF more distinguished persons
than any other Yirginian. In all his long and
varied career be seldom, If ever, made
any enemy. Though intensely southern
| in his ideas, he enjoyed the friendship of
/ the most pronounced Hepubllcans OF the
North. Last year ne was appOlhJcu ny
| President HARRISON q member of the COM
| mission on the Hayti troubles. 10 Is un-
| der,tood that Mr. Blaine secured the
place for him, but the old Canadian stories
/ having been revived. the appointment
Wa revoked by the President.
/ There was something IN his good nature
and kindly heart that made friends or all
persons with whom he came IN
/ contact. His wit and humor gave HIM
wide reputation. His repartee was OF that
| character that left no sting upon the sub
| iecl 10 which it was applied.
CHRISTIAN MAN.
Rev. DR.. Minnigerode, who for number
of years knew deceased intimately. lately
wrote of him as one OF the most deyout
Christian men he had known in his expe-
rieuce. Colonel Tucker became member
of he Episcopal Church while he resided
In England. For number OF years he was
a member of st. Pauls church, this city.
HIS FAMILY.
Deceased leaves three sons and one
daughter. as follows: Rev. B. ID. Tucker,
OF Norfolk James L. Tucker, of San Fran
cisco: Charles Ellis Tucker. OF Memphis,
and Miss Margaret Tucker. Another son.
John Randolph Tucker, who married
daughter of judge W. w. Crump. died ten
wears ago. Two of his brothers, Hon, John