The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-29
NO MORE LITIGATION NOW.
JUDGE FITzHuGH's BODY LAID
At REST.

The funeral OF Judge Edward III. fitshugh
took place from the First ircsoy'eria"
Church yesterday morning at 10 O'clock
Row. pr. Robert T.. Kerr, assisted by Rev.
prT q. Dashieil, OF the Episcopal Church,
and Rev. J. Calvin Stewart, officiating. III
the pulpit Rev. Dr. Charles IL. Read ana
Rev. James Y. Fair occupied seats
Amer the reading Of suitable selections
from the scriptures by Doctors Dashiell ana
Kerr. the latter read the following sketch
of the life and services OF Judge fitzhugh'
This sketch was prepared by the church
and officially adopted 10 be read at the iuh'
eral:
IN MEMoRiAM.
Edward Henry fiuhugh was born sep,
TENDER n, lSl6, in Caroline count' a., -
the residence Of his maternal grandfather
DIR. Henry r. Thornton. His fathers name
was I'd. bigges FiLhngh, aud he was dec
scepde,i from an ancient English family OF
xirtuous and patriotic reputation, many
members OF which enjoyed the favor OF
their soyereigns. The historic name oi
Fitxhugh has lost nothing IN oeins DoTne
through a long life by the subject OF this
sketch. While acting as deputy sneTII
in Fa,auier county he prepared himself lor
the practice 81 law. After being licensed
he entered upon the active duties oil ms
prcfcssion in Wheeling, Va, now west IT
.,inja. i'm partnership with Charles W. Rus
sell. lie soon rose TO distinction In me
town and county Of his adoption, ana lor
many years during the latter part OF MS
residence there hardly case Of importance
was tried in any of the courts without the
firm being engaged on one side or the other'
,vxsoxs.f IN pICuMOND.
Al the beginning Of the war in 1861 be re-
moved 10 Richmond. where he was employ
cd by the state authorities I'm settling up
the claims of the State against the Conieu-
crate government for expenses incurred III
fitting out soldiers, and in preparing NUM-
tions OF war. He was one OF the electors
appointed % vote for Jefferson DAVIS ana
Alexander III. stephens as President ana
Nice-President Of the Confederate states IN
1862. Being called 10 the quartermasters
department, he was second In command
and at the close Of the war was actng
auartermaster-general of Virginia.
When the great struggle between the
States ended in 1865 he accepted the sitna-
ton and returned TO the practice OF his pro-
fession in copartnership with eX-GOVersDr
Henry A. Wise. In this relation nc con-
tinued until 1870, when he was called by the
legislature 10 occupy the office of judge OF
the Chancery Court, of the city OF Rich
mond. The duties of this important trust
were performed with signal fidelity, success
and honor.
A REPUTATION.
Judge Fitzhugh soon made for himself an
enyiable reputation MS "A man and Jurlst
III the highest order. He showed pains
taking carefulness in all cases, minute
attention 20 details, and, at the same time,
a broad comprehension OF the widest held
II r.. .opfa laxrr "A
ception of the morality Of law. lie held
this Office, with the internssi0n OF single
term, caused by a change of parties in the
State Legislature, until the day OF his
decease, and only God can estimate the
lasting service he rendered to the cause
of truth and justice during the long period
Of his judicial career. He was called away
from earth in the full possession OF all his
faculties, in full strength and usefulness,
and left public as well as a private record
without stain. 1t will be harder for his
successor. TO do wrong and easier for him to
do right, because he follows Edward III.
FiZhugh.
FAMILY AND CHURCH.
IL remains TO speak Of our departed friend
in the sacred and tender relations Of the
family and the church. While young man
he was married i'm 1888 TO Miss Maria Cor
don, who, after many years OF happy
loss of her most noble spouse. The children
which blessed this union all preceded their
parents into the great hereafter. For long
time the household consisted Of husband,
wife and sister, happy and useful family
in all the relations of life, until the sad day
when the h0n0red head was removed.
coNsEcRATED LIFE.
In early manhood, i'm 1S4S, while practic-
ing in Wheeling, the young lawyer surren-
dered his life 10 God and accepted His VIII
as the Supreme Ruler OF human conduct.
He became a member of the Presbyterian
Church Of Wheeling, and very soon there
after was made an elder-in 1SjO-at
much earlier age than is often the case with
those elected to this position of spiritual re-
sponsibility. On his removal TO Rich
mond he joined the First Presbyterian
church, June 18th. 1862, in full fellowship,
with which he continued to the last. lie
was elected to the eldership of this church
in 1868 February 10th. He honOred this Of
fee by holy life, by full conservation of
all his noble powers, and by his uniaillng
devotion 10 its duties to the very day Of his
translation. He was often member of the
presbytery and Of the synod, and twice was
delegate to the General Assembly. For
n number Of years be was president OF the
Virginia Sunday School Union, one of the
managers Of the Virginia Bible Society, also
director of the Richmond Home for Old
Ladies' and a member of the General As
sembly's Committee Of Publication from
1867. In the two latter positions he served
10 the end.
WISE OPINIONS.
Asa counsellor and guide, his wise opin-
ions and advice will be greatly missed in
all these bodies, but nowhere except in his
own home will he be more regretted than In
the session and congregation Of the First
PRESBYTERIAN Church. Here he was most
happy and most useful. In his Bible class,
In the session, in the congregation, he was
beloved and trusted, as few men
lie was conservative but progress
sive, gentle but firm, tender but
strong, practical but spiritual, and posses
sed of a far-seeing judgment seldom eX-
ampled amongst men.
Now he il gone, we shall miss him long
We did not need that he should die 10 md
out how good and true he was. We knew
IL, and rejoiced in il all the time. 1t Is hard
10 say THY will be DONE" but we can say
IL, because II is His will. His life shall re-
main among Ills an incentive TO righteous
ness. A monumental personality is re-
moved 20 higher sphere, but his character
and history are ours.
DEATH OF THE RIGHTEOUS.
lie passed away at $40 II. NJ, June -,
1890, after few hours sickness, without
pain, and as we all stand mourning by, we
can but say: Let me die the death OF the
righteous, and let my last end be like his
PRAYER BY MR.. STEWART.
After the reading OF this sketch, prayer
followed, led by Rev. Mr.. stewart.
The services were concluded at the grave
In Hollywood, in accordance with the rites
Of the Presbyterian Church.
The music was very impressive, under
the direction Of Mr.. n. Bowditch Clapp,
and rendered by choir consisting Of Mrs.
A. X. Lawrence, Mrs. w. j. Stevens, Miss
Yeta Herold, Major W. ;. Clemens, and
Mr.. Williams, as follows: Funeral March
(Chopin), Dir. \. Bowditch Clapp; chant
..Rest Remain" hymn-"liigh in
Yonder Realms OF Light-choir; soprano
solo--"One Sweetly Solemn Thought Miss
Herold: hymn-"There is an Hour OF Peace
full Rest"-chOir.
An appreciatiye idea OF the worth and ex-
cellence OF Judge Fitzhugh was plainly
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