The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-01

sturdy frame. although enfeebled b,
age and the hardships of war
still retained evidences Of unusua
vigor. the rugged remains of maj
cast in no ordinary mould. His dres
was after the strictest modes of tn,
time. lie wore queue, high crava
and ruflies of spotless white, and wa
never seen without his red bapdana ant
walking cane OF Embarked polished hic
DRY. His features betokened dignity ano
strength of characrer. HIS broad, wei
developed brow, the steady gaze OF his
clear gray eve and his firmly set mouth
gave assurance of intelligence. cour
age, truth and purpose. Even at thi:
day the portraits of this typical repre-
sentative Of the men Of old Virginia
suggest with more than ordinary vivid.
ness the times in which he lived, and
recall the memories Of a race never to
be excelled in all the qualities that make
men great, wise and yirtuous.
REVOLUTIONARY VETERANS.
The surviving veterans Of the revolu-
ton were always in favor with the peo-
pie aud ihe government. They became
the beneiiciaries Of the latter in holding
public office. and receiving bounties in
pensions and lands. Major GibboD, to
whom reference has already been made.
was collector of customs at Richmond,
until his death. There was no Federal
office for Major Price, but be received
from the State authorities the appoint
ment of tobacco inspector at the pub
lie warehouse. but lately sold, and re-
manned uudisturbed in his responsible
and lucrative Office during the remain
der of his life. lie was rarely absent
from the scene of his duties, aud al
! though, old and infirm would
insist upon riding horseback to
the warehouse ins cad OF using
ms carriage. His favorite horse was q
young roam indian pony, remarkable
for intelligence and durability. lie
would stand patiently ut the carriage
stone in front Of the dwelling Tor his
old master to mount and get fixed in
the saddle, with his hickory cane across
the pOmmel and his white linen UNI
brella over his head. Then recogniz-
in- the signal TO move he would quiet
" ambe along the street down TO the
warehouse with conscious imPortance
and perfect behavior. But when
ever any OF the younger mem
bers Of the family las was
frequently allowed) presumed to mount
! him. he seemed to think itan indignity
TO be resented, and would show his dis
pleasure in the flash Of his bright hazle
eve and the vicious play of his tapering
ears, and the sudden Iuggedness of his
otherwise delightful gait. If struck
| with whip or switch. the chances
were the offender would at once find
! himself tumbled eff upon the ground.
! When at last the revolutionary patriot
died. all the military of the city and an
immense concourse Of citizens paid the
; last h0nors to his remains.
NO PUBLIC VEHICLES.
There were no hacks or public vehi-
Giles in the town OF that time. and fu-
nerals were never held at churches.
They always took place at the residence
! of the deceased, never until the third
day after death. aud the special friends
Of the family were invited to attend at
the stated hour. For this purpose.
| large printed forms. enclosed in enve
! ,opes with heavy b .ack borders. were
distributed by the butler or family din
ing-roou servant. On the occasion Of
Major Prices obsequies, the military
had charge of the ceremonies.
HIS BURIAL.
Captain Randolph Harrison's troop
Of Light Horse, composed Of the gentle
men of the city, who at that lime kept
their own riding horses, took imme-
date control. A detail of stalwart
young men transferred the coffin COW
cred with black cloth, and pail to the
house. The old and honorable Rich
mond Blues. the Rifemen in green and
gold uniforms. and the Fayette Artillery
! with their bell-shaped caps aud tail vel
low aud white plumes, made up The
military escort. a long process
sion Of carriages followed. The bats
| OF the negro drivers and foOtmen even
bound round with white napkins Sc
cured with black ties, in accOrdance
vi it'll an ancient aud appropriate Gus
/ tom. The line Of vehicles was varied
| in appearance; private carriages being
oftener painted bright yellow than
any other color, though some were olive
or blue. and almost all bore upon the
ranels of the door a decoration Of some
sort.
The funeral cortege on this cccqsioh
waa under the command OF Map
William Winston. of Hanover. aud the
friend Of the deceased AMI his family.
At midday exactly, 1t moved from the
house. still standing on toe corner Of
franklin and Madison streets. al That
time the residence OF Major Pqce. Ii
passed slowly along the hish way to
the solemn cadence Cf the dirge.
the roll of muflled drums and The
measured tread of the troops until II
reached the gate Of Shockoe iilli Gene
terv. Vehicles were not permitted IT
that time to enter Che burying ground.
The body was placed on bier Kept for
| the purpose. ana borne by the pail
| bearers or guard Of honor 10 the grave.
Here the interment OF Major Price took
place The body was lowered to
It's final resting place by those
whose insignia attested the burial OF a
soldier, while mourning friends took
their last look upon the remains OF one
who, in every condition, had proved
true TO himself, his family and his
country. The religious ceremonies be-
| ing ended. the roars of mu-keiry and
salvos Of artillery murdered out last
requiem to the heroic dcad.
Thus lived and died in Richmond two
nolables of the olden time. each type
OF his kind, indiyidualltieS undeserv-
| ing Of oblivion-the former worthy our
respect, the other demanding our reve-
renee and generating memory. The
former, though buried under the shad
ows of his own home. has long since
been removed from his ilOwery resting
place. The latter still lies among the
cedars, where, these years gone, he has
been slumbering-
flushed in grim repose."