The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-08
IN M nORIlfH.
Tribute From the Pro.s of Virginia TO the
Memory of II. Taylor scott.


The death Of Attorney-General Scott,
which occurred last night at his home, In
Warrenton. deprives Virginia of an able,
faithful and trusted official, and the Viz
gnia bar Of one of its brightest orna-
ments. 1t was known that the Attorney
General was very III. but his death was
not expected, and the announcement OF
it was a severe shock to his friends and
TO the people of Virginia generally.-Pe-
tersDurg IndeX-Appeal.
After a long sickness, with many
varying changes, Major r. 7. Scott,
Attorney-General OF Virginia, died at
his home in Warrenton last night of
typhoid fever. The Major was an hon
orabe and heightened Virginia gentle
man. one who retained many of the
characteristics OF the men who in the
earlier and better days of the State,
were the knightliest not only Of his
own, but OF any other State in the
American Union. He had served his
State well and faithfully, and his death
will be regretted by all who knew him.
and by none, in both her military and
civic service. more than those Of this
city. Of which his mother was a native,
and where he went to school-AleXandria
Gazette.
The Star is panied to learn by telegram
from Warrenton of the death of Attor-
ney-General X. Taylor Scott. Major
Scott was a friend of the Stars. and we
mourn his loss. He was an honest. up
right mana valuable citizen. and an able
and conscientious lawyer. lie served his
state and country faithfully. and ably
whenever called on, and will be greatly
missed.
A large circle Of acquantances will
mourn The courtly gentleman. the ac-
complshed scholar, the upright citizen
and the able lawyer, who has been
called from his earthly home.-Frede
ricksburg Star.
All Virginians are deeply grieved at
the death of Major r. Taylor Scott.
Acknowledgement Of the State, who
died in Warrenton Thursday night.
aged sixty-six years. Major Scott was a
fine lawyer. OF varied abilities, a gentle
man OF the highest character, and q
noble patriot, who served the Common
wealth in war and peace with zeal and
fidelity. His death is a sad loss to the
State at large. while in a more intimate
circle il Is a bereavement that is most
keenly felt.-Norfolk Pilot.
Major Scott was held in great aefc-
ton all over the State. lie was first
CltCtcN 10 the AlAulUcN-'Itn on
the Democratic ticket with Captain =.
w. Mckinney. and was rcnominated on
the ticket headed by Governor O'Fcr-
rail- Thus. at the time Of his death he
was Just completing his second term.
and all indications arc that he would
have been again nominated at the APP
preaching convention in Roanoke II he
had recovered from his sickness. lie
was a man of sterling characterize
nately modest. delightfully."- unassum-
ing and very easily approachable. His
refinement and cultivation were excep-
tional: and his ability as a lawyer
gave him a position among the lead
ing members OF the Warrenton bar.
which stands very high His father.
Judge Robert Scott, Of Fauquier. was
one % the most eminent jurists in
Virginia.
Major Scott earned his title in the Con-
federate service lie was a prominent
lay member OF the Episcopal Church.
and he was always heard with interest
and respect in its councils and conven-
tions. Probably no public man in Vir-
einia had fewer enemies. His death win
cause deep and sincere grief from one
end of the State 10 the other. He was
spotless in the integrity Of his public and
private life-an able and faithful official
and a good man.-Norfolk Landmark.