Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-17

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=, Grant, OF Heavenly: Father, that such
death OF this good man. From his examrle may
there go forth an influence TO purify and 10 ole
vate me LIE Of his people. May his country, which
- l9slngiy honors his memory and 80 sincerely
ucpiorcs MS loss, reap profit from the practical
lesson from which his death bcQueaths 70 all
nor ciflzens May his Testimony 10 the faith Of
our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen that faith In
sne souls Of US oil and make IL invulnerable
holy pcutin. 81. Ambrose, prayed for the soul OF
his Beloved catechumen, 80 do we tmplore Thee,
y FATHER Of Mercies and God OF all consolation,
70 deal IN sweetest mercy and love with the
soul of this Thy servant. Eternal rest grant
unto him, o Lord; snd let perpetual light shine
upon him. May he rest In peace.
rBE SENATOR'S RELATIVES.
Near relatives Of Senator Barbour who occu-
pied seats on tho fioor Of the Senate close 70 the
nowor-covcred casket containing the remsine
we're Miss Ellen Dsingerneld,, Hon. James Bar
bour and his daughter, Mrs. J. r. Rixey, OF Cut
pepper; Mr.. j. \. Il. Thompson, assistant
general manager Of the Richmond and Dan
vile road MrA J. q. Mnnigero Ie, OF Louis
" VIE, piece OF the late SENATOR; NJ. Richard
&. Thompson. his nephew aud private secretary,
sni Miss Eiiza and Miss Ruth Thompson, OF
Culpeper nieces OF the Senator. Among
othors of the family snd connections who were
present were Captain q. g. Thompson and Mr.
u. q. thompson, Jr., OF Culpoper, brother.in-
law ana nephow 10 tho deceased Senator; Miss
Leila Thompson Messrs. John 8. Barbour, OF
Cuipeper; Edwin Barbour, OF Big Stone Gap
ana Floyd Barbour. OF Alexandrie-the three
last named being sons Of Hon. James Barbour.
UsIrKp STATES GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES.
Az fve minutes before l Captain Bassctt. the
ancient doorkeeper Of the Senate. announced
the arrival OF the Speaker and House OF Repre-
sentatlves, and the me nbers OF that Dody,
beaded by Speaker Crisp and Clerk Kerr, en-
tered the Senate chamber senators standing
up meanwhile TO receive them), and took the
place assigned them on the Democratic side oi
the chamber. The next arrival announced was
that of the Chief Justice and the justices OF the
Supreme Court, and these dignitaries (received
with same mark OF respecD came down me
main aisle, wearing their black silk gowns, ana
occupied row Of chairs second back OF those
reserved for the Cabinet. Members Of the Cabi-
net, headed by Secretaries Blaine and Foster,
next entered and took the chairs reserved for
them. The Cabinet was followed by the Diplo-
matte Corps, members Of which took seats be-
hind the Justices Of the Supreme Court
TIE STATE OFFICIALS
The Virginia State officials wore well repre-
scnted az the ceremonies, among those present
being Governor Mckinney, Eeutenant-Governor
j. Hoge Tyler. Colonel Morton Narye, First
Auditor: Colonel L. q. Rufin, Second Auditor;
Staie-1reasurer A. w. Harman, and General j.
c. Hill. Railroad Commissioner. Judge Flour
noy, Secretary Of the Commonwealth, was un-
able 70 attend on account OF the illness OF Mrs'
Flournoy, but he sent touching letter 10 MI. d.
-. rs. llOunDSOn, tADft-Slnk ulc cOtlDN oNci tuV
death of Senator Barbour and regre;ting his
inability TO attend.
OTHER wEiI-KN0wN vIRGINrANs.
Among other well-known virginians present
were: Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson, Mayor OF Rich
mond: Colonel Aroner Anderson and Colonel a.
;. Buiord, Of Richmond; General titzhugh Lee
and Hon. John Randolph Tucker, OF Lexington
General Eppa Hunton, General william III
PAYNE, and Captain Ham. shepherd. OF Warren
ton Hon. f. &. venable, OF Petersburg; Mr.. M.
NJ. Green, Of Warrenton, Mr.. Charles Nj. black
ford, OF Lynchburg; Mr. c. g.. Holland, OF Dan
Vile; Colonel John s. Mosby and Colonel Robert
B.irke, of Staunton: Major Robert Hunter, OF
Winchester; Colonel L. W. Reid, Mr.. John W.
Burke, Messrs. ". II. Marbury, W; -, Smrc'.
Judge Leigh r. Watt, Of Portsmouth; Colonel
L. q. Washington and Mr.. Lindep Kent Mayor
Strauss, OF Alexandria,: Major Robert w. Ma
ericksburg; Judge Daniel A. Grinisley and
Mr. George ID. Gray and Mr.. John r. Rixey. ol
Culpeper; Hon. John Goode, OF Norfolk; Hon
Henry Fairfax Of Loudoun; Hon; Basil .. Cor,
don, OF Rappahannock; non. t9' hch9ls' ,s ~
Stauntou: Mr.. James N. Moore Gnd Mr.. w. W.
Scott. OF Orange, and Colonel Thomas ii. Car
ter, of KAg William.
lion. II. ". Moore Of Fairfax, and Messrs Ed
ward Burgess, szlpwitn winner, anu "eoiSo -
jenkins. of Baltimore.
The Virginia Democratic Association OF this
CITY, headed by Mr.. Biscoe its president, at
tended in body, several hundred strong.
INTERMENf AT POPLAR HlLi- MD.
After the ceremonies the remains were escort
ed back to the residence, and tomorrow morn
ing the cortegs will start for Poplar iil In Prince
George county, Nd, twelve miles from the city
where the interment will take place In accord.
ance with the wish Of sir. Barbour, who wanted
10 be buried beside his WIFE .
The features OF the deceased senator are Wen
preserved. Although dissolution took place early
Saturday morning, his face looks placid and
natural, as II he had just fallen into peaceiui
tl.o al Of dQqt
TIE FLORAL TRIBUTES.
As soon as the body reached the Capitol IL was
conveyed to the marble-ro0m aud there, IN
charge OF Sergeant-atArms Valentine, IL re-
mained until the hour arrived Tor the commence
ment Of the ceremonies III the senate cnauper'
The casket, which was covered with black cloth,
Was hardly visible beneath the magnincenl
floral display. At the head was huge banch ol
magnificent American beauty ana plusn roses.
There we're two pillows oi GAIA ipes, toses, aa'
camelias--One OF them with the words " Al rest
in purple immortelles thereon.
A wreath of roses, camelias, and ivy-from
Misses ;. o. and :. II. Is. Mason-was next one o.
the pillows, and the remainder OF the avallaple
SPACE was taken up by very large Wrealh "
deet,-cream roses and lilies OF tho valley, auOfn-
ed Win violet ribbon. on n table in one OF the
window recesses was fine wreath, sent by ordei
of President Harrison. 1t was composed oi roses
camelias, and lilies Of the valley, ana was tieo
with broad velvet ribbon.
The BODY was enclosed in cloth-covered caske
devoid of silver ornaments save plain sivei
plate bearing the following inscription:
JOuN S. BARBOUR,
Born December ~, lS2O;
Died May IA, 1892.
THE PRESIDENTS REGRET.
Yesterday the vice-President received from
Secretary Halford a message expressing Prest
dent Harrisons regret at being unable TO attend
the funeral exercises to-day. IL was as follows
EXECUTIVE MANSION. WASHINGTON, May H.
"a IT. s..a 70 nah
mo receipt OF your note informing him OF th'
sndden death OF the Hon. John ;. Harbour, lat'
senator from the State OF virginia, ana ih'ltini
him to be present at the funeral services 70 ~
held in tue Senate chaihUer al U cloSh on 'hVii
day the 10Th instant. -
:. mis- sad announcement reached him just ri
he Is leaving the city with hrs. harrison, WI,
has boen in III health for some time. But Tor ~
command of the physician that Mrs. Harrison
trip be not further postponed the PreslQeh
would esteem il a privilege 10 remain ana par
ticlpate with the senate in the last onlces OF 70
spect trthe memory OF the distinguished Sena
GOochland's Great Sorrow.
rCorrespondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.]
CoocuIAyp COURTHOUSE, May 16.-At a mass
meeting OF the Democrats OF this county tn'
following resolution was unanimously adoPtea
That we have heard with great sorrow OF th'
death OF the Hon. John 3 barbour, py whici
caiamlty Virginia has lost one of her truest anc
most devoted sons and a faithful, wise, aud iar'
seeing COUNSELLOR; that the Democratic part!
mas Iost one of its most trusted and tried leaders
whose wisdom and ability III time OF Hrea
naril piaced the control Of the commonwealth
which had been wrestcd from them. Dack lnt'
me hands of her most loyal and patriotic citizens
ChariottesviIie's Regret.
rCorrespondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
cu,RIorrysvIILE, VA, May 16.-Regret ovel
Tho sudden death oi Senator Barbour Is genera
IN thls city and county, where he was greatly Do
loved. , q .,u,,r ~ mi,
county. VIII urge mis- claims 10 the vacant sea.
many OF whom think his chances are very gooa
Roanoke's Resolutions of Respect.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
SALEM. VA, May 16.-Resolutions OF respec
90 tbe memory OF Senator John >. Barbour were
nassed here to-day by the Democratic mass
meeting Of this county.
CoIored Base-Baliists at Island fark'
Two colored nines--the Manhattan Giants.
this city, and the Red Stockings, OF Norlolk-
nlayed an exhibition game OF ball al isians
Park Yesterday afternoon before crowd OF Io'
snectators who greatly enjoyed the cohtest
1fbs majority of tho "cranks" who viewed th'
slnggine-match we're darkies, but a NUMBER o
wbito people were also present and were ricnil }