Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-16
The Late Senator Barbour.

Qcttlu. luc NiONcIHOl lllilISui.tlSls VI
dered the State and national colors to
be put at half-mast on the Capitol and
sent the following Geographic reply to
Sir. Thompson
Il have just heard with profound sor-
row of the death of your distinguished
uncle, the Hon. John S. Barbour. The
country has lost wise statesman, Nir-
ginia mourns him as loyal son and
devoted patriot. | tender to you and
his family my deepest sympathy
Later in the day Governor Mckinney
held conference with the Adjutant-
General and indited the following let
ter. which was sent to Lieut.-Governor
Tyler and the other State officers:
COMMONWEALTH Of VIRGINIA,
GOVERNORS OFFICE,
RICHMOND, Va, May II, 1892.
Dear Sir-Being informed of the sud
den death of Hon. John S. Barbour, one
of Virginia's Senators in Congress of
the United States, which occurred in
the city of Washington this morning. !
request you as one Of the representa-
tives of the State government to attend
his funeral, the time and place of which
will be announced through the public
press. Very truly your friend,
p. w. MCKINNEY, Governor.
During Saturday a large number of
kilograms of coincidence were received
at Senator Barbour's residence from
distinguished citizens and friends in
Virginia. Messages of sympathy were
received from Senator Daniel, J. Taylor
Ellyson, mayor of Richmond and chair
man of the State democratic executive
committee; Col, A. b, Andrews, presi-
dent of the Richmond and Danville
Railway p. w. Mckinney, Governor
of Virginia and number from per-
sonal friends. Senator Daniels tele-
gram to Mr. Thompson read
SIN common with the whole commu-
nity. am shocked and greved at Sen
ator Barbour's DEATH Sickness de-
tains me in I4ynchburg."
Mayor Ellyson telegraphed:
81 am greatly gtieved to hear of the
death of Senator Barbour. Accept for
yourself and tender to the members of
his household the assurance of my sim
ccrest sympathy. Virginia mourns the
loss of a son who was always i'll action
faithful and in honor true"
Ex-President Cleveland in answer to a
dispatch asking for his impressions tclc-
graphcd the Richmond State as fol-
lows:
"The personal and friendly regard
which I have long had for Senator John
S. Barbour will not permit Inc to for
bear an expression of deep regret
caused by the sad and unexpected news
of his death"
Early Sunday morning Wee President
Morton called to tender his sympathy on the
death of an honorcd member of the body
over which he prcsidcs. Justice Field. of the
Supreme Court, and Senator kcnna OF West
Virginia, were also at the house, a majority
of those persons who came, however, We're
Virginans, many of Senator Barbour's fellow
townSmen from this city, rs well as prominent
men from other parts OF the State and from
Baltimore.
The Vice President received from SccrC-
tary Haiord a message expressing President
Harrison's regret ut being unable TO attend
the funeral exercises to-day. 1t was as fol-
lows:
''Sir-Thc President directs me to acknowl-
edge the receipt of your note informing him
bour late Senator from the State of Virginia.
and inviting him To be present at the funeral
service to be held in the Senate Chamber at
one o'clock on Monday, the 10th inst.
This sad announcement reaches him just
us he is leaving the city with Mrs Harrison,
who has been in il-hcalth for some time. But
for the command Of the physician that Mrs.
Harrison's trip be not postponed the PRESIDENT
would esteem tia privilege to remain and
participate with the Senate in the last offices
of respect to the memory of the distinguished
| Senator"
Senator Kenna telcgraphcd to Cardi-
nal Gibbons Saturday night asking him
to oniciate at the funeral services, but
owing to the absence of the Cardinal
from Baltimore he did not receive the
message and arrangements were made
for Bishop Keanc, Of the Catholic Uni
versity. to conduct the services. Sena-
tor Barbour had 10 church connections,
| but his wife was 4 member of the Cath
Ole Church. and he wi be buried ace
cording to the rites of that church.
Section 21G of the Code provides that when
vacancy occurs in the Uuited State Senate
during the recess of the legislature the Gov
crnor shall name person to fill such vacancy
bly,. 1t will therefore be the duty Of Gov
ernor Mckinney tie appoint some one to serve
temporarily in the Senate. At the next meet
ing of the legislature that body will elect
Senator for the unexpired term. Mr.. Bar
bour's term extends to March 18th, 1895.
dispatch from Richmond says: Gov
crnor Mckinney will give 10 consideration to
the subject Of the appointment of Senator
Barbours successor for several days 70 come.
By Tuesday night or Wednesday morning
most of the prominent democrats of the State
will have arrived here TO attend the convcn-
ton which meets Thursday. The presence
here of these leaders will afford the governor
an opportunity to consult them on the sub
ject of Mr.. Barbour's successor 1t is quiet
certain that no selection will be definitely de-
tcrnncd before such conference takes
place. Among the names prominently NEIL
toned for the vacant seat are Ex-Governor
Fitz Lee. Judge Mann, of Nottoway, Judge
Waller Staples j. Taylor Elyson. chairman
of the State committee. Hon. John Gopdc, Hon.
J. r. Tucker X. c. Murray of Norfolk Hon.
CT O'Ferrall and Major Holmes Conrad.
THE SAME OLD SToRY.-At Roam