The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-15
SENATOR BARBOUR'S DEATH.
How the News Was Received in Richmond.
The Governors Action.

Sincere indeed was the sorrow expressed in
Richmond when it WAS learned yesterday
morning that Senator Barbour had passed
away Men who were associated with him in
public life and those who knew him best
by reputation, were shocked by the announce
ment, and though the news WAS only told by
newspaper bulletins. yet thousands knew
il before the hour of noon. Cover
nor Mckinney and the other State officers
at the Capitol building were dumbfounded
when the intelligence was announced 10 them
and were totally unprepared for such sad
news The flags on the Capitol were ordered
to be placed ut half-mast and the following
telegram was sent 10y the Governor 10 Nh
John =. Barbour Thompson, nephew OF the
deceased.
Il have just heard with profound SORROW of
the death OF your distinguished uncle, the
Hon. John ) Barbour.
The country has lost q wise statesman
Virginia mourns him as "a loyal son and de-
voted patriot.
II tender to you and his family my deepest
sympathy.
Governor Mckinney. speaking of Senator
Bourbour said g. have known Mr. Barbour
long and intimately, and thought him one of
the wisest and most sggacious men in the
, State. His course was IN every instance ap-
proved by the people generally. There IS no
man III Virginia to-day who welded the same
influence with the masses or whose Judgment
was 80 thoroughly approved by them rs Mr..
.Barbours was. Having always led the
Democracy to victory, the people
thought his judgment infallible ana he
was considered as an indispensable man
when there was a severe contest TO be en-
gagged in 20 far as | have been able 70 learn
he was highly sspected by his political oppO-
nents though he had 10 personal enemies.
They admired his Judgment and respected
-him as much as his own party friends. As
the leader, Democrats considered Democratic
success under his guidance as certain, and
many Of them were absolutely astonished at
the victory gained when he ceased TO be the
party leader
Governor Mckinney directed the letter be-
low TO tho following officials Hon. }. Hoge
TYLER, Hon X. III. Cardwell. Hon. Morton
Marye, Hon. X. W. Harman Hon. Frank
q. Rufiin, Major William X. Gaines Hon.
John +. Massey, Hon r. Tavior Scott. Gen
eral james Mcdonald and General James c.
Hill.
Dear Sir: Being informed of the sudden
death of Hon. John :. Barbour. ono of Viz
ginia's senators in Congress OF the United
States, which occurred IN the city OF Wash
ington this morning ! request You as one
of the representatives of the State Govern
ment t. attend his funeral. the time and
place of which will lie announced through
the public press.
ftiN tlAlNs your AiituQs a..
Hon. J. Taylor tliyson. chairman of the
State Democratic committee. ia speaking of
Mr. Barbour's death. said OF him:
"Nirginias Democracy never had a more
kagacious leader or the Commonwealth n
mole faithful representative. than Hon John
+. Barbour. His large experience III public
affairs and his ripo wisdom gave him "a de
seryedy wide influence AT the national capi-
tai. II as the leader OF the Democracy
of his native State he will be longest
remembered He was in counsel wise and
IN action fearless Ito assumed tho chair
manship OF the party at IL time when our
forces were disorganized and discouraged: but
by his splendid executive ability he was
enabled 10 restore order and by his con-
servatlsm and wisdom he harmonized the
discordant elements and won for us Sc
4 !1ss OF splendid victories. he timid
|z1n all that elected bis purely personal
polltica! fortunes but ~ lea Ter he was bold
and fearless. Mr.. Barbour was especially ac-
curato IN his Diagnosis OF political situations.
and bv his calm and conservative policy he
was enabled TO secure the hearty cooperation
OF MS party associates. He will DO greatly
missed In our political councils, and his
memory will ALWAYS be cherished as q Viz
.ginisn who IN all his public relations was