Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-10

THE LATE JOHN POE.
TO the children Of men and TO Ms. We
bless Thee for our creation for Thy
gracious providence. for the revelations Of
the Holy Gospel, and above ALL for the
slit Of Thy SON. our Saviour. Jesus
Christ. who for our sakes became man.
died for the guilt OF human sin, arose
from the dead as the pledge and prophecy
Of our resurrection. and now stitch at
the right hand Of glory as our representa-
tive and advocate with God.
I'VE thank Thee for the sure confidence
VIC have Of eternal life beyond the grave.
and that through Christ we now have
blessed fellowship with those that wait
for us in Heaven. We rejoice in the God
given hope Of reunion after death, and
that In the land Of immortal light there
shall be no tears, no sin. and no death.
we bless God for all the tender memo
ries we are permitted 10 cherish of our
relations in the past with him I'm whose
memory and around whose grave we meet
to-day. May all of us be good soldiers OF
Christ, and at last win the victory prom
ised TO those who are faithful TO the end.
Bless we besecch Of Thee. the custo-
dams OF the public peace. May the Chief
and every member Of their body each
have the peace of God in his soul and the
their duty be done for the welfare of the
city and the glory Of Thy name.
BE very gracious 10 the family Of our
departed friend. Grant them all temporal
and spiritual benediction and after this
life may every one Of them have a place
I'm Thy glory and Thy rest forevermore,
through Jesus Christ. our Lord.
"Our Father which art In Heaven, hal
lowed he Thy name. Thy kingdom come.
Thy Will be done in earth as it is i'm
Heaven; give us this day our daily bread.
and forgive us our debts as we forgive
our debtors; lead us not into temptation.
but deliver US from evil. for Thine is the
power and glory. forever.
Amen"
COL BIGGER'S TOUCHING TRIBUTE.
When Or. Ke-r's address and prayer
had been concluded the audience sang
that beautiful and inspiring hymn. Near
er. My God, TO Thee" Colonel Bigger
then delivered the grafton. lie said
"The fact that you knew of the dearest
and strongest ties Of friendship which so
long existed, and the almost lifelong as
ISOLATION l had with your late Chief,
Major John Poe. Jr., has prompted you
20 select me 10 make an address on this
occasion, when monument IS TO be dedi-
Gated 10 his memory, erected by your APP
probation Of his worth. called forth by the
shining qualities of head and heart. which
were so clearly persOnihed i'm the departed
Chief. His manly form. warm heart, and
good blood were made up Of the most
noble impulses of natural being-living for
others, not himself
call up in memory his splendid figure
and quick step. and look upon that face
which was always lighted up with a smile,
betOken the glow which the generous
pulsations Of his whole nature kept bright
and beaming. l knew him well. When
our hands would clasp I'm daily greeting
the grasp would be frightened by mutual
affection, and Damon and Pythias had no
more unity Of thought and action than
did your lamented Chief and your pres
cnt orator.
John Poe. Jr.. and ]. Bell Bigger were
synonymous. Never a discOrdant echo
ybrated from the heart of either.
Major John Poe. Jr.. was born in Hen
rico county on July 81, 1927, and died in
Richmond city June IS 1895. He was
early two years my senior. In 1916,
when a mere boy in years. but possessing
"A manly form by natural development. he
rendered patriotic services in behalf OF
the then harmonious union of States on
the fields of Mexico. The names Of many
heroes who won laurels Of undying fame
on the plains of that far-off land appear
conspicuous on the pages Of history. but
only in the list Of rank and file the name
Of John Poe, Jr., appears; but no more
ardent defender of his country's honor,
or no more Drawer soldier could be found
than he.
AN UNSEIFISH PATRIOT.
"The grand Illuminating chandelier
which blinds the eye by its flashing
fe. "a. Of
lated lights Of which the cluster is form
ed. and so Il is with the grand achieve
mcnts Of our armies at Mexico, which are
blazoned on the pages Of history, ana
which shed lustre on American Nalor'
were assisted in renowned victories by
the unselhsh patriotism OF our departed
chief, who stood watch on the picket
ground. unmindful Of the dagger OF the
stcalthy Mexican or his uerTing lasso'
while the stars and Stripes. then Symphonic
of a unity Of States, waved over the tent
Ell fields. ~
..Iyhen his old mother Commonwealth,
virginia, grand in her sovereignty, joined
her southern sisters In resisting the uh-
righteous crusade which the United States
Government made upon them, he cyl
denced his love for the Commonwealth
unon whose soil he first saw the hght-slN-
Inc day. by giving her his services. ana
the stars and Stripes which ne haa ihaIcn-
ed under in Mexico became to him syn
hoI Of oppression and plumber ana me
Sic Semper Tyrannls Of Virginia the
rrandest emblem Of liberty OF thoughs
and freedom Of action, and the stars ana
Rors Of a confederacy Of congenial states
became the representation Of right ana
justice. -, mo-. conaci-
tics for the position Of CHIEF OF Ponce oI
pichmond city. Although not learned III
iccal lore his discerning mind and quick
nercention of the teachings OF common
sonse enabled him TO settle in his once
many seeming violations Of law ana orul-
vance whisi vitiated taste would haIo
fed and toasted on, but which by M
serse of proprlcty and regard Tor mo mo,
rsiitv. were kept from public gaze anu
unchar.table criticisms.
A LOVING FATHER.
"rtis children, who are now iNlis VIZ
resses OF the dedication Of TINS mohu-
ment which has been reared by you aS