The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-20

discharge of those great trusts when
have been reposed in its nahus ny
the Democratic people of Virginia i, uecni
10 becoming in me IA the cOileaguo ~ 'no -,
ate OF the United States OF the late hon. 'onn
s. Barbour to make TO you formai anhoun'o-
ment of bis death. This distressing eyene Dv
most most suddenly on Saturday last. The
sense of public loss and OF personal
sorrow that now fills this entire bouy pot-
vsdes this Commonwealth. was Fiea',y
astonished and shocked when INC tolesissii
came to me mt my nome ainouuD,nH NJ
death NV feeling Of friendship Tor MIN huu
been 40 strengthened and cemented by recent
vears ~ cIose association with him that IL iesl
mon my heart with sad weight OF personhl
afflction. Compelled by illness u ieaye my
Mace AT his side lite more than week De-
fore. ~ | parted with him / little thgught
that the sod OF the early summer woulu 10
resting upon his grave.
IN GOOD HEALTH.
He then appeared 20 me in excellent health
and was busy with his daily duties. dispatch
ing one after another with readiness and
ease and courtesy which marked his conduct
of affairs with others. He was cheerful and
in the perfect glow Of every faculty. and my
memory Of him pictures him 20 me 10 the re-
fined. dignifed and courteous gentleman dis
tingulshed in person as be was IN character
faithful companion qualities which we'll be-
fitted his high station. This. MIR. Chairman
Is not the time to write his epitaph nor 70 pro-
nOunce a euOgy such rs his patriotic career
deserves and yet no place would be more fit
ting for the recital OF his virtues than TINS
Convention Of mis- cOmDatriots in the Demo-
cratic faith. and no public body would he
found that knew him better. or that appre-
clated them more sincerely or moro highly.
DEMOCRACY IS FRATERNITY.
Democracy is fraternity and Senator Bar
bour was Democrat ID the br0adest and best
sense OF that word. He was believer IN the
people. and in those fundamental doctrines
Of individual right. of home right Of State
right OF public right For well nigh forty
wears he was engaged in the business OF build
ing and managing railroads, and was brought
into constact contact with men OF hign posi-
ton and large means. But he was not de-
moralized by these opportunities OF personal
gain OF by association with those
whose interests often collided with the inter
est of the people. lie had quick
sense of the public right and the
expression OF his conversation, OF his counsel
and of his hope was on the people side OF
public questions Senator Barbour had little
use for faith without works. He appreciated
the fact that the rule OF the republic Is the
rule of the party; that parties must be or
gained 10 assert their power, and That
brothers IN the faith should be preferred and
put foremost in the public trust Senator
Barbour was a cultivated gentleman. well
read in the law in his early years and well
versed In the great theories OF the cOnstltu-
tiOnal and common law OF jurisprudence, but
ut the came time he was practlcal-mnded.
Senator Barbour was devoted TO his state
he loved her as a child loves its mother. lie
WAS kind TO the bumDleet without condescen-
sion and he was never fawning 20 the pow
erful and the great. OF AZ family dlstln-
guished IN the public service OF TINS Common
wealth FOR many generations, he has lett is
honored name undImnished in the patriotism
Of its renown.
Two weeks ago our honored friend. who
has now passed to his final rest was antlci-
peting the pleasure Of meeting here this
great body of Virginia Democrats whose
hearts were always warmed when he came
into their presence. Mr.. Chairman. TINS ex-
cellent man. this worthy leader this patriotic
gentleman. this representative OF virginia has
fallen at his post OF duty. and the places
here and elsewhere that have known nm
continually shall know him no more forever.
We shall miss his pleasant cOmpanionship we
shall Miss that strong hand OF helpful
ness that was stretched forth IN many
a day OF need. but the good deeds OF his lie
cannot perish. and the spirit OF John y Bar
bour Is marching on. The party OF winch he
was pillar and ornament will stand.
though its leaders may come and its leaders
may 90: and. while we may miss his place IN
our councils. Democracy will move on and
assert its high and sacred mission Of clearing
away from tho pathways OF life the impedi-
ments of human happiness.
out Of the ranks will rise up and step forth
the untrembling. the unterrihed the uncon-
tamiuated spirit OF American manhood. that
feel for their felow-men the loyal affection of
Democratic brotherhood. and though some
may fall the ranks OF the great Democracy
will close up and press forward 60 victory.
When Senator Daniel had ended. he was
again cheered for several minutes, and the
Blues Band then played dirge ont Of respect
10 the memory of the late Senator Barbour.