Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-04
Cd. and the Senate adjourned until 10
o'clock Monday morning.
House Of Delegates.

VI, anu tue senate ADJOURNED unut ~
o'clock Monday morning.
House Of Delegates.
Speaker Ryan called the House TO order
at ii o'clock. and as soon as the routine
work OF the morning hour was over Mr..
Randolph Harrison, OF Lynchburg, asked
recognition by the Chair. and offered the
following:
Resolved 0he Senate concurring). That
this body has heard with profound regret
OF the death OF General Jubal a. Early.
In his death we recognize the loss OF
one OF the ablest and most distinguished
OF the beloved leaders OF the Confederate
forces, and of one who since 1865 has
lived In the memories OF that great
struggle. and has devoted himself 10 the
truth OF Its history. and the exposure of
falsehood and pretenders."
Mr.. Harrison. speaking to the resolu-
ton. paid n glowing tribute to the me-
mory OF the dead chieftain. He said II
was especially appropriate that Virginia
should put in some enduring form an ex-
preston OF her respect for the memory
OF her lllustrious son, who had served her
Ia her legislative and convention halls
and on the field OF battle. with conspicu-
Gus ability and unfaltering devotion. He
referred To him os one Of the heroic figures
OF the Lost Cause" and said that his
place In history as one OF the great
actors In that great drama vas assured.
and he thought the South, and his beloved
mother-COmmonwealth. especially. would
forever hold his name and fame in CRATE
full and loving remembrance.
HUNTON'S TRIBUTE.
Mr.. Eppa Hunton. Jr., than paid his tri-
butte TO the memory Of the hero. and
said; THE career Of General Early as a
general OF the Confederate army Is now a
matter Of history. and will always have
conspicuous place In the annals OF that
glorious struggle for the freedom OF a
noble and chivalric people.
Since the war he has devoted himself
% the truth of the history OF that great
struggle. and has done mon, than any
other living man 10 see that its history
is truthfully written. and by the accu-
racy ana minuteness Of his information
has established every position he has
taken.
I'VE are warned that the heroes OF our
war are passing away. and 1t becomes
those who have come 10 mans estate
since the war to make 1t their duty 10
impress upon the young the purity and
patriotism OF the soldiers Of the Con-
fcderacy. n reverence for its leaders,
and devotion to its soldiers"
HIS CHARACTERISTICS.
Mr.. +. W. Saunders, who represents the
county Of General Early's birth-Frank-
lin-aftcr reviewing General Early 5 early
life said Of him
He was man who sometimes re-
PEELED strangers by his brusqueness Of
manner. but those who were admitted
into his fun and unreserved intimacy did
fun Justice 10 his kindness Of heart. his
o. H. to Of ~ In,
tegrity, and his broad and Catholic pa
triotism. After the war there was no one
who kent 50 watchful an eve upon all
That pertainod 10 the late war; or who 50
promptly exposed humbugs. and corrected
errors. 4 great man has gone. Peace to
his ashes"
Mr.. r. II. Logan said that not only
was he follower Of General Early during
the times that tried the souls OF men,
hut b. was a personal friend Of the de-
parted hero and had known him per-
sonally from early childhood Il knew
him, said he. "as one whose devotion TO
truth and whose fearlessness in always
advocating what was true, let il hurt
whom II may. marked him wherever he
went The speaker referred 10 the con-
hd"uce bestowed upon General Early by
Generals Lee and Jackson, and. in con-
ciNsi"n zone by one, the old soldier of
inc ltte war Is fast passing away. and
before many years, none will be loft
whose memories 20 back to those times
Of Trial and death"
Captain Camm Patteson in his remarks
COMPARED the lives If General Early and
resident Jefferson lie paid glowing
tribute 10 the bravery OF General E,arl,.
unon many har1-fought fields. praised his
stern and rugged devotion 70 princinle
and IN conclusion, said: "IIe slpcps his
last sleep He has fought his last battle
No sound shall wake him to glory again.
nut Ms memory is embalmed In the
hearts 81 his countrymen. and his name
VIII live In the pantheon Of history. May
the green grass which will soon wave
over his grave be the emblem OF that
pure and beauteous life to which he has
been waited"
Mr. John S. Harris. Of Albemarle. said
or him; He was as brave as a Spartan.
ana had TO contend with odds equal 10
those of NerXes. His last days were like
the setting Of an autJmnal sun. Before
the twilight disappeared the star ap-
reared to guide his soul TO his eternal
home. over his grave is n wreath OF
Tame; and honor her watch will ever
Keep lie paid a high compliment to
the old soldiers, who followed him, and
impressed upon the young men the duty
and responsibility Of supporting and Ie-
specting him.
HATHAWAY, SIIEFFEY, AND BIGGER
Mr.. Hathaway spoke feeling Of the loss
sustained by Virginia in General Early's
death, and in conclusion said: "The eve
ming twilight came. Sitting under the
toll of life. General Early reckoned up
LIES account. The balance is well struck
y life rounded and complete. The Lord
God Almighty throws open the windows
Of Heaven, looks down upon the open
sheet. and finds lies duties done. AMI
silently ana myst eriously touches him,
and be sleeps"
Judge John u. Shc!fcy spoke at some
length Of General Early's war-record. and
said: when Virginia comes to count up
her great sons not the least illustrious
among them will be the name Of Jubal \.
Early"
Colonel John Eel Bigger in his earnest
and effective manner. eulogized the char
acter OF the deceased. lie Tefcrrd 10 Cen
eral Early as a self-sacrincng soldier
and fervently said:
''Ile gave up to mill1ew ana to dust,
The useless tool OF gain:
And fed Nirginias sacred dust
With floods of crimson Rain"
Expressing his admiration Ct the bra
very of the warrior, the Colonel con-
cuded:
His arm drove its unbousht blow
With all a patriots scOrn,
Could brain tyrant with a rose,
Or stab him with a thorn"
The resolution was unanimously agreed
TO by rising vote ana communicated 10
the Senate.
SENT TO COMMITTEE.
The Walton electlon-blll WAS brought
from the Senate by Ir. Watson. and
motion TO place II on the calendar was
made by Mr.. Sumpter Mr. IIunton OBJ
>Jected to this motion, and said that II
would be grave mistake u act on a
measure Of such vast Importance. at such
a late day.
Mr.. Nelson spoke in advocacy Of the
motion. and said in Winchester the Au-
stralian-ballot system had been In ope-
ration for six years. and had worked ad-
mirably. lie thought even II the white
counties did not need it, the members
should vote for II for the benefit Of the
entire State.
The motion was lost.
TWO MORE VETOES.
The Governor transmitted a message
vetoing House DilIs to provide for the
working and keeping in order the
public roads In the counties OF
Greene and Madison 70