Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-30

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Of that paper and made it what 1t is to-
day-one OF the foremost newspapers OF
the South. He stood high IN the COM
munity and high in tho Church. No
man in the Baptist Church Of Virginia
WAS more widely known than he. The
best days OF his life were spent in the
service OF his Church, and his Christian
career is worthy OF emulation. lie was a
man that made the world better by his
living IN it.
He has gone to that realm reserved for
the pure in heart. and his memory will
long be revered 10y all who knew him
and admire uprightness and integrity OF
character in man.
LABoRroUs AND CONSCIENTIOUS.
Eyoning Dsmocrs'.
The late MIR. II. X. Ellyson will re-
ceive a tribute due to one Of the most
conscientious and hard workers in a
business which is partly an intellectual
profession and partly strictly business
enterprise full OF difficult details aud re-
curing an intricate practical study.
In the last twenty years journalism
has greatly developed in Its two branches
and the people who are able to under
stand both are the successful ones. The
laborious devotion and study that Mr..
Ellyson gave to the DISPATCH will no
doubt be successfully initiated by his
successors.
A GOOD AND WISE MAN GONE.
Norfolk Lsodmark.I
| Yesterday IN Richmond died ut the
age OF sixty-six Mr.. Henry X. Ellyson, q
prominent and able Virgiuisn; a noble,
generous man. He was one OF the
founders of the Richmond Dispatch,
the other being the elder Mr.. Cowardin,
who died few years ago full OF honor.
Mr.. Ellyson was for several terms Sheriff
OF Richmond before the war. He was
the first Mayor elected after the war,
and the contest between him and Cha
hoon is memorable. The election was
contested, and it was during the trial be-
fore the Supreme Court that the floor
OF the Capitol broke through over the
Senate chamber, resulting in the death
OF Mr.. Patrick Henry Aylstt, who was
counsel in the case, and others.
MIR. Ellyson was declared elected by
the decision of the court, and Richmond
never has bad any but Democratic
Mayors since. The eity's credit was
gone Mr.. Ellyson and few OF bis
friends pledged their private fortunes
for her and she has moved forward until
to day her per cent bonds are worth
about 1870 and her fives are above par.
The days that tried the souls Of mer
found Mr.. Ellyson ready to meet hi.
full duty rs a citizen. He has always
been modest, unassuming, courageous
willing to accept responsibility, never
seeking distinction. he was president
OF the Southern Press Association seyora
terms, and one of the most conservative
and successful newspaper-men IN the
South. He was up to his death promi
nent layman OF the Baptist Church
foremost IN its councils, always grace
ful presiding officer, and fine talker
charming in manners, digniied, court
ly, and considerate- specially agree
able TO young men, who always found II
him councillor aud friend.
He was the father Of the Hon. j. Tay
lor Ellyson, the present Mayor Of Rich
mond and chairman OF the Democracy o
Virginia, and of II. Theodore Ellyson
of the DISPATCH
Mr.. Ellyson frequently visited Norfolk
and he loved 10 rest at Old Point, wher,
he was often to be found. When he
travelled one or more OF his grand
daughters, of whom he was very fond
usually accompanied him. Genial. com
panionable, wise. this excellent Virgins
gentleman was universally respected AM
beloved. May bis memory never withe
in the hearts of his fellow-citlzens
Among those who knew him best hi
namo will ever dwell in loving recoleC
ton.
DEATH OF A DISTINGUISHED yIRGINIAN
lFredoricksburg start
Many hearts in Virginia viii be sad
dened by tho announcement OF Tn
death of Hon. Henry X. Ellyson, 0
Richmond, which sad event took plac
at his residence. in that city, last Thurs
day morning, in the sixty-siXth year O
his age. lie was half owner of tn
Richmond DISPATCH, and was conspicu
Gus figure in religious, business, AM
political life. Mr.. Ellyson bad bee
suffering with heart trouble for som
time past, but he was thought to be I'm
usually we'll Thursday. His family wer
all at church except a daughte
when the deceased passed quietly away
From 1857 up to 1870, or later, Nh
Ellyson took an active part in poll
ties. During that period he representa-
that city in tho House of Delegates, an
served as Sheriff and Mayor 1t Wa
while serving in the latter position the
the most stirring eyeHts OF his IN
occurred. In 1870 he was Rppoints
Mayor under the enabling act. Inc RIO
of that period and the fell OF the Cap
tol whore the Supreme Court was to 81
to pass upon the claims OF Mr. Ellysol
and Mr.. Chahoon, the two claimants 70
the mayoralty, mark the most critica
period of the citys history He hat
been for forty-fye years secretary OF th'
State Mission Board OF the Baptis
General Association Of Virginia, and il
his time he had himself contribute
$50, 900 to that fund.
AN EsrINABLE CITIZEN.
lLyncbburg Advanced
We have read with deep regret th
unexpected death yesterday Of II
X. Ellyson, one OF tho founder
of the RICHMOND DISPATCH, and on
OF the oldest and best journalist
in Virginia. Mr.. EllySon was gentle
man of fine business and financial ability
a good organizer in matters Of Churc
and State, and most estimable and use
full citizen in every capacity His deaf
will be lamentsd al over the State by
host of friends.
AN EARNEST CHRISTIAN.
tNorfok Lsdger.l
The announcement sent out fror
Richmond yesterday OF the death j
that city Of Mr. H. K. Ellyson wi
cause feeling Of sadness to peryad
many a household in this and othe
Commonwealth. Mr.. Ellyson was al
active. earnest Christian, an entsr
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