The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-27
SENATOR COLQUITT DEAD.
BG Passed Away as Peacefully as if
Dropping Into Sleep.

When the End Came Except a
Daughter-His Entire Right Side Par
alyzed a Few Hours Before His De-
nise-To Be Buried at Macon.
Washington, March Ex-senator A. H.
Co,auitt, of Georgia, died at his resi-
al 22O A Street S. f, in this city this
morning at 1920 o'clock. The end was
quiet and peaceful, and death came as if
the senator was dropping into sleep. He
had been sinking gradually all night.
Last night up to or 10 o'clock
his condition was unchanged from
what it had been for two or
three days. At that time members
of his family talked to him and
he showed by signs Of recognition that he
understood what they said. A little later
he began to sink and his family and physi-
clans were summoned. Every means was
used to keep up his vitality, but he con-
tinued to sink until this morning, when
his soul took its departure.
At3o'clock this morning his entire right
side became paralyzed, and after that it
was evident to all that death was at best
q question of hours only.
The entire family, except a daughter
Mrs Newell, of Milledgeville Ca. were
present. as were also the family of his col
league. Senator Gordon, who were sum
m0ned when the attack occurred at 3
o'clock
The funeral will take place in the
Senate chamber tomorrow morning at
o'clock, and will probably be conducted
by Rev. W. H. Milburn, chaplain of the
Senate. He is at present absent from
the city, but has been telegraphed for and
viii probably arrive in time to ofticiate.
TO BE BURIED AT MACON.
The remains will be taken to Macon,
Ca. for interment, and will be accompa-
MED by committees of the two houses of
congress and the family of the deceased
ana that of his colleague, Senator Cor
don The cortege will proceed from the
capitol to the depot.
A meeting of the Georgia delegation in
the House was held in Speaker Crisp's
room this morning to take action respect
ing the death of Senator Colquitt. Rep
rtsgnJatiye Turner was authorized TO
make formal reference to the loss sus-
tanned by Georgia in the death of the Sen
ator when the announcement of his death
was received from the Senate.
THE FUNERAL ITINERARY.
The Senate and House committee and
family accompanying the remains, will
leave Washington on the Richmond and
Dauviue last mail train tomorrow morn
ing aU II o'clock, arriving at Macon, Ca,
a, II a. M. on March 2S. Returning the
congressional party will leave Macon at
':l0 a. m, March 20, arriving here at 7:13
a. m. March 30.
The funeral party will be in charge of
b w. Layton, first assistant sergeant-at-
arms of the Senate, and a representative
Of the Richmond and Danville railroad.
Senator COlquitt dies a poor man en-
treiy dependent upon his salary for sup
port Before the war he was a very
wealthy man, but never recovered from
the effects of that blow.
TELEGRAMs OF SYMPATHY.
Senator Colquitt's family have been the
recipients of a very large number of tele-
grams OF sympathy, not only from Geor-
Ela but from all parts of the United
States. His friends We're not confined to
state or section. During the day cabinet
o'cers, senators. representatives. some.
OF them accompanied by ladies of their
families, have called at the dead senators
residence to show their respect to him
and his family.
The senator does not look emaciated, as
might be supposed from his protracted
Illness but there is a peaceful look on his
features as if he was resting in a deep
sleep, His burial in Macon is in accord
ance with his request.
TIE PREPARATIONS AT MACON.
Macon, Ga, March 6.-Information
was received in Macon this morning that
the funeral of Senator A. H COlquitt
would take place here, where his first
NIe is buried. Senator Colquitt's first
marriage was also solemnized here, and
llnge of romance surrounds the event.
llE blDIaI with q NTico U',ryicr l,,,,
OF one OF the most wealthy Georgia fam
mes. AT the residence of Capt. John
hoNS relative of the bride in this city,
.ne wedding and subsequent reconcilia-
uon with the family took place. Ar
IaLEements are being made for a most
ta0orate funeral. All flags are at half
mast, and the board of trade, city coun-
N-., confederate veterans and military
"It appoint pail bearers. Capt John l..
ta.ocman has been elected marshal for
Tie occasion
To LIE IN STATE AT ATLANTA.
Atlanta, Ca, March 26-The gov
'i|ui tonight received a tele-
.-. from Senator Gordon stating that
'". l.neral train bearing Senator Col
.ttt remains will be held over in At
r'.a until ll;25 o'clock Wednesday
'-NnF The body will be escorted to
. capitol on its arrival at > o'clock and
1 "-- lie IN state there until the train
leaves for Macon.
s 1Ag following proclamation was is
S Sug1 rom the executive department at
f.' ,ne people of Georgia: 1t is with pro-
lH sorrow that I announce TO yCu the
".a ol senator Alfred H. Colquitt. which
s,-'..0 10 Washington ID. O.. this morning
d. ~ o'clock
.' P'ople whom he had served so long and
,....i' nave for months witnessed. with
tt sympathy his great suffering. Al.
, 9liiGNen with painful and fatal dis
,vH' Collultt remained at his post of
r tNG homan sentinel guarding the in
g,,,.aol ol ms country until the coming of the
0. " tue we remember him as the hero Of
rI.I,.ee, Ine valiant champion OF his people
..-r.s IN the dark hour of history, the con
r,-.ol OF their interests in the Office Of
NOR or anu as the fearless defender OF their
r-.-( III III t9e senate Of the United states. we
r0. 7ay N y nothing in his life has won the
I.r-i+ ilu W. sIalllude OF his people so far as the
80 ana self sacrificing death he has suf-
r -t yol ,ne discharge of his duty.
ra "ar ana in the better veto
OF peace he had long been a
a,a ana ,er OF MS people. His services in the field
I parl OF the written history of his country
aeLN ICES IN peace, as governor represent
rr,- tHH oHH senator. have added lustre to the
frtr.ot vi nus state, and have ever been in the
au .9 o2.9 Oh surer peace, better feel ng among
rTa,,+ V-9us OF our country and the develop
H 5lIu @nu prosperity Of the commonwealth
OF biS"'Ss 70 Georgia the priceless results
Lt9 lOug labor in her behalf and the