The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-31

successfully fought battles. and the pres
sure being great. the militia reserves were
called out Colonel Collier volunteering
with his musket. although exempt from
military duty and took part In those
! memorable fights for the frcsldes OF
petersburg, on the eth of June at Rives'
Farm and the 10th OF June at Ayerys
Farm.
PROMOTED ON THE FIELD.
At the battle OF Rivcs Farm, Gary
johnson, who was adjutant OF the batta-
hon OF reserves. was killed, and Colonel
Collier was brevetted as adjutant on the
field by Colonel Archer, the commandment.
A. adjutant OF the battalion. he was at
the side OF the lamented Hoag and Scott,
when killed on the 10Th Of June at
Avery's Farm, and was the last to leave
the field under orders OF Colonel Archer
20 bring up the rear OF the battalion.
which was being deploycd out of the
trenches. ard moved to the right to give
place TO the regulars ordered into the
trenches, which the reserves had so gall
lantly held.
RMS service with the battalion was
rendered well-nigh 20 the end. except as
MS services were required as a member
OF the Common Council. The fatal day
OF the evacuation OF the city at last
dawned, and the Common Council. being
apprIsed OF the probable evacuation, was
convened on the Sabbath day TO take
counsel for the safety OF the women and
children and nonAcOmbatants.
committee Of the Council was ap-
pointed TO wait on General Lee, OF which
Colonel Collier was q member An inter-
view was held at the Dupuy house.
When asked as TO the probable evacua-
ton. he gave no intimation Of his pur-
pose, but said he would communicate
that night.
A FLAG OF TRUCE.
Colonel Cook. one Of his staff. met the
Council committee IN the city that even
ing and gave the sad information that
tho city would be turned over by the
military 10 the civil authorities that
night at ~ o'clock. On the next day the
Mayor Of the city and Colonel Collier
met the advancing troops Of Hancock's
command from the west side Of the city
with flag OF truce and asked protection
for the city. which was kindly afforded
Shortly thereafter came ApDomattox-
the end OF a war which had been un-
paraleled in modern times.
After the war and at the first municipal
election there were three candidates for
the Mayoralty OF Petersburg Major Dan
icl Lyon. Hon. John Dodson (a former
Mayor and Colonel Collier. This cleo
ton resulted In the choice Of Colonel
Collier. who was duly installed into the
office and served out the term Of two
years and part of another, when he was
r.moved by the military authorities Of
District No l." headquarters al Rich
mond Va. for inability to take the
iron-clad oath. In the municipal election
Just referred to none voted except those
authorized by the State law and were
the Same electors as voted before and
during the war.
A RAILROAD PRESIDENT.
Immediately on the removal Of Mayor
Collier by the military and before he sur
rendered the mayoralty. he was elected
by the stockholders president Of the Pc
tersburg Railroad Company. This Office
he filled some four years until the reor-
eanization Of the company. which had
psssed into the hands Of new parties.
who elected one Of their number presi-
dent. Colonel Collier then returned TO
the bar and practiced his profession for
several years In the spring Of lNsS' the
Democratic party. for many years WIN
out a voice in municipal affairs. deter
mined 20 make last grand rally Tor the
CITY officers. Colonel Collier was nomi-
mated for the office Of Mayor. and along
with him an unexceptouable ticket for the
other general offices. General Suth BOIL
ing being the opposing Republican can
didate for the mayoralty. The Democrats
carried the election by large majority
and installed the officers elected. lie mas
boen repeatedly elected five consecutive
terms. and is now filing his fifth term.
A RULING ELDER.
f.oto,,o1 COLLAR fe and has been for
many years a ruling elder i'm the Tahh-
street Presbyterian church Of this city
having been ordained under the ministry
Of the Rev. DR. Rutherford. He filled
the office of President and of superinten-
dent of the Sunday school several terms
For wears he taught a large Bible class
Of Young ladies' at the Old-Street church.
I'm tbis citv-a work which he remembers
and cherishes with greatest pleasure to
this day. He was the first president OF
the Young Mems Christian Association
Of this city. the organization OF when
was in great measure the work OF that
accomplished divine. the Rev. Ihomas
Dwight Wtherspoon, d. D., then pastor
of Iabb-Street Presbyterian church.
Co'onel Collier was elected bv East
Hanove, Presbytery one Of the commits
sioners 10 the General Assembly of the
Church On four different occaslons-at
Richlnond, Va. Columbus, Miss; At
lanta. Ca. and st. Louis. M, all of
which he attended. At the st. Louis AS
semblv he was elected one of the COM
missioners to the Pan-Presbyterian Al
lance at London. but was prevented
from attendance by the death of his law
mariner, Judge Joseph S. Budd. He Is
Master Mason, an odd Fellow and Red
Man, but has not been affiliated with
these orders for some time past. on the
18th OF September last he attained his
SEVENTEEN birthday, but is remarkably
well preserved. lie has been twice mar
RED His present wife was Miss Mary
Epes Jones. daughter Of the late judge
r.. II. Jones. Of this city. Mrs. Collier Is
one of our most esteemed ladies, highly
admired not only for her personal charms
hut also for her notable accomplishments
in vocal and instrumental music.
The Mayor will stand for reelection to
the mayoralty at the next spring munich
pal election.
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