The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-01

often eloquent, and listening to him
you always knew you were addressed
by : good man speaking"
There was no hurry or haste or pas
sion in his consultations, and his views
were always as broad as they were
calm and dispassionate
Conservatism was the great element
of his nature. He preferred always to
build mp rather than tear down. No
one stood better with our people then
connected with and carrying on the
Confederate Government, for good adj
vice, just and correct conclusions, than
did Mr.. Davis.
He was also Attorney General for
the Confederacy for some time, and his
discharge Of the duties of that Office
won for him not only the commenda-
tions of his great Chief, Who was
warmly attached to him, but the APP
plause Of the Congress and of the of
ficials of the Government
His opinions were fine specimens of
good, pure English, and of clear and
forcible logic in law. He was rare I'M
deed as d counsellor. His reading iii
law was extensive and especially from
the fountains, and in that calling he
added to the lustre of the old State,
which had already furnished Ruffin,
Badger, Bragg, Graham and host Of
others their equals, to the profession.
In his intercourse with his fellows he
WIS gentle and kind, and never fretted.
or was out of humor Indeed, his man-
ners were models, and would be so
regarded anywhere in the most refined
and elevated society. ] doubt III any
one ever heard him utter word Of
even doubtful propriety, and ! am
sure he WAS never known to causeiess-
ly wound the feelings Of amy one.
After the Confederacy passed away,
as heard, he settled down quietly at
his home. resuming without a murmur
the practice Of his profession, accept
ing like a philosopher, as he was, with
the best possible grace, the situation.
1T was not my good fortune to meet
with him after the fall of Richmond,
but now and then ] would get from
him some nice. cheerful and encourag-
ing letters, always standing for and adj
yocating the right. And occasionally
] would read some speech or letter
from him upon interesting questions
before the country, showing vigor o.
thought, happiness of style and great
powers of gentlemanly debate, as in
days before when ] saw so much Of
him.
/ believe he held no office, and sought
none, after he returned to his home
from Richmond But his influence foe
the good and welfare Of his friends aud
;iis country MIS- nene the less as ~
fensise an as far-reGchug. His cN-
ample itself MS Invaluable to those
around him. If / bad 10 point out his
guide in his action his pole star Of
conduct would say III was Duty
This he sought and tried to follow
with patient devotion; indeed it was
a part Of his religion. His personal
character stood away above and be-
yond question, IN fact it was ire
proachable.
Hehas settled his accountwith nature
he has closed up his earthly work.
with the love and affection of his entire
people: and the "0ld North State, )"
with all Of her immense wealth of
great, good and true men, has fur
nished none, all in all, to excel the
subject Of this poor, but heartfelt
tribute, from one who knew him and
admired him in life and who will ever
fondly treasure his memory now that
he is dead.
Very truly yours,
A. III. GARLAND.