The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-30


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lie was a Confederate to the core de-
voted to the memories and Chorishing The
fame Of the Confederate Army. but az
the same time he was progressive. ana
did not fail 10 recognize or to undcrvalue
ms present relation TO the common coun-
try.
General Wise married several years
after the war Miss Laura Ma.
son Chiffon. daughter Of General Il. l..
Chiffon. a former officer I'm the United
States Army. but who resigned his COM
mission IN order to enter the Confederate
Army where ne was promoted TO the
rank Of brigadier-general and served on
the staff Of General r.. r.. Lee. lie was
originally from Fauquier county. Va.
but lived for long time in San Antonio,
Tex.
COLONEL BIGGER'S TRIBUTE.
Colonel John Bell Bigger who for many
years, has been on the most intimate
terms with General WISE, has kindly fur
nisned The Times the following beau
tiful tribute 10 his departed friend.
We feel like leaves in wintry weather.
ana mother earth VIII soon cover up
the witnering form hiding from mortar
eye the manly figure of General PeytOn
Wise, whose graceful form ana stately
step gave tOken'cf a man measuring mp
10 the fullest standard of physical de-
tive personal appearance but in his fer
tile brain was stored away q great fund
OF useful knowledge from which there
was given TO the public many fcasts of
reason and intellectual excellence.
HIS CHARACTERISTICS.
For many years II has been my priv
ilcgc TO have been acquainted with Cen
eral PcytOn Wise. We have been to-
gether in social gatherings and have
..i..
tiOn. Te Was courageous and quick 10 re-
sent but quick TO act I'm accord with
spirit Of reconciliation whenever he was
satisfied that his judgment WAS at fault
or that his impulsiVcucss should have not
been aroused. lie was courteous and
the very type OF gallantry acting in
quick response TO his convictions ana
willing 10 defend his honor with his life.
lie was public spirited and ne loved with
his whole heart the lost cause. Standing
mp for il I'm defiance of tine armed hosts
which marched on through our lovely
valleys by the light Of the incendiary
torch. which was ruthlcssly applied 10
the homes of the patriotic Confederates.
who at that moment were moving on
ward 10 meet the invaders in accordance
with the rules which govern I'm civilized
warfare His sOrTOWinc widow has much
sympathy i'm the now loneliness OF her
life which for $50 many years was made
up Of the passing joys and sorrows Of
earth and shared equally by him who
viii await her coming 10 that beautiful
shore I'm the unseen world. whore fra
grant flowers bloom and blossom in end
less succession in the sunlight Of that
better world.
A meeting ~ the Executive Committee
who had i'm charge the late reunion Of
the L. c. VS.. will meet at the Planters
National Bank this morning 80 10 O'Clock
10 take action on the death of their la-e
chairman. General Pcyton Wise. AN are
invited 10 attend.
General Wise was elected secretary and
treasurer Of the Richmond Tobacco
Trade about lS77-7S and annually rc-cloct-
ed by accllmation, until that election.
the date cf which you have when hc
was elected tobacco sampler.
General Peyton Wise Joined the tobacco
trade about the year 1861 lie associated
with him Major William ~. Stanard under
the firm name OF PeytOn Wise & 60.
Their Office was on Cary street just be-
low Shockoe Slip; then the office was re-
moved To the Crenshaw building. and the
firm name was changed TO Wise Brothers.
which was continued until General Peyton
Wise was elected tobacco inspector of the
Richmond Tobacco Trade. General Peyton
Wise was at one time president of the
Virginia Tobacco Company at Toronto.
Canada.
MIR. MLEOD'S TRIBUTE.
Mr.. Cazleau Mcleod, the present secre-
tary of the Tobacco Exchange. pays Cen
eral Wise the following tribute;
He was one Of natures nobiemcn;
man of the highest moral character mis-
neart overfiowing with love and umsworV-
ing devotion TO his friends; with knlghty
courtesy 10 those less near and dear 20
him: with noble generosity TO his foes.
lie was facile princeps, the Nestor oil our
association.
tile was the soul of honor. one whom
no one would be likely TO approach with "a
questionable proposition. or. u one might
bee found with so great tementy. mo
wrath OF the gods sure 10 follow would
deter the bOldest from q second experience
Of his righteous Indignation.
''He was a man of brilliant parts, and
welded the pen of "a ready writer was
eluallcd by few and surpassed 10y no man
i'm the State of Virginia as am extern
pore speaker. His command of language
and his grace OF delivery We're wonderful.
his fiery vigor I'm tae denunciation OF
wrong. and his fearless vindlcation of
truth and right commanded the pro-
foundest respect OF AN who heard him.
and held his audiences spell bound His
touching pathos for he could be as tender
as woman on sad occasions. when
called upon TO mourn the loss of q depart
ed friend or comrade. hspaying "a last tri-
Dute to their memory would visibly affect
and awaken responsive chords In the
breasts of the sternest men. unaccustomed
TO the exhibition of deep emotion. ass was
not infreQuently evidenced by many
moistencd eve.
above all. he was one of the bravest of
the brave. as honest as the MONDAY sun;
a man beloved 10y his friends. held in the
highest esteem by all good citizens of
whatever degree or social complexion the
country over. for he was known, honored.
and held In the highest respect 10 the ex-
tremest limits OF this broad land. and of
him IL may be truly said: None knew him
but TO love none named him but to
praise"
THE FUNERAL
The funeral Of the late General Poyton
Wise Will take place from Grace Episco-
pal church, corner Main and foushee
streets. al o'clock Wednesday after
noon. March 3lst
The active pall-bearers will be:
Colonel Archer Anderson, Colonel ". -.
Chesterman. Colonel John Murphy. Cap
tain George Jarvis, Major Otway :. Allen.
Mr.. William Carter Branch, Mr.. Philip
Wexford Mr.. George W. Epps and Mr..
w II. Jones.
The honorary pall-bearers viii be:
Colonel John B. Cary, Colonel A. 5. Bu-
ford Judge George l.. Christian. Mr..
James b. Pace. Mr.. William Bridges. Cap
tain Thomas Elicit. Colonel +. NJ. Boykn.
Jr3ve II w FOurnoy. Mr.. Fontaine De-