The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-16

NAHUM D W M AA-hANAs@NN'
tries TO cherish the spark of life so
feebly burning on the altar Of age.
IL was at o'clock yesterday morning
when he aroused from a long period Of
seeming rest and instantly willing hands
were busy adjusting the shaded lights
that burned beside his couch. and nour-
ishment for the weary body came for his
waiting lips.
smile III up his pallid face and the
names Of his loved watchers were spoken.
Then they told him Of the fall of San
tiago. and with a deep sigh Of relief at
the safety Of our soldiers. he murmured
AT last, at last" and sinking back upon
his pillows his gentle spirit left its tene-
ment Of clay forever
HIS FAMILY.
Major Richardson was never married
but lived with his two sisters Misses
Harriet and Lucy Ann Richardson. He
was in the carpet business here for many
years with his brother. Mr.. Robert =.
Richardson, who died few years ago.
but since that death he has not been
engaged in any constant employment.
His nearest relatives are Mr.. Thomas
Booker OF this city. Mr.. Lewis Booker.
OF California his nephews. and Mrs. X.
p Roller and Miss Ellen Booker two
nieces who live in Charleston. w. Va.
Major Richardson was not identified as
a member OF any church, but was con-
slant attendant at st. Pauls. and all Of
his generous acts I'm behalf of the needy
and distressed. his thoughtfulness OF 9th
ers, and his loving tenderness TO those
of his family all marked him as man
OF genuine and admirable Christian spirit.
He was loved and venerated by all who
knew him and his death will be deeply
lamented by a. large circle OF friends
WITH THE SOLDIERS.
The military spirit was strong In Major
Richardson.
Prior to leaving school. when II was
known that the Marquis De Lafayette
would visit this country. he. with about
one hundred youths. joined "A military
company. organized expressly 10 remind
the Marquis Of "Morgan's Legion OF
Rlhemen." The uniform OF the company
was a green hunting shirt and yellow
huck-skn CATERS coming over the knees
They were admirably drilled by Major
Turner who kept the Bell Tavern. on
the corner Of Main and Fifteenth streets
since known as the st. Charles and
nearly every Saturday for months was
spent at the Fairfield race course. near
the city. that the instruction might en-
brace battalion as well as company
movements IN which they became as
proficient as any troops In the State In
October 1924 the company took its posi-
ton with the other troops on the Capt.
tol Square and marched to the boat
landing at Rockets. where they joined
IN the escort Of Lafayette TO the Eagle
Hotel. on Main street.
The Frenchman expressed himself as
much pleased with the sOidierly APP
pearance and bearing OF the BOYS The
fondness for and appreciation Of, the
value OF the military were never lost
by Major Richardson. and the Richmond
Light Infantry Blues. being then the
IL.
was an object OF great pride and aftec-
ton with him, and when in 1855, under
peculiarly catering circumstances. he
was elected an honorary member OF the
company. the seal was placed upon his
desire 70 serve the organization, sustein
IFS high moral and military character
and further It's lofty and noble aims. by
all means IN his power.
THE BLUES PRESIDENT.
In 1851 he Joined as a private In the
First Regiment Of Second-Class Virginia
Militia, which was soon put by Governor
Smith into the Confederate service. He
was made hrst lieutenant Of a company
then adjutant Of the regiment and was
afterwards elected major OF H. This re-
glment and that commanded by the late
Colonel Evans. all under the command
Of Major Richardson. had charge OF the
railroad train by which the President Of
the COnfederacy and some Of his cabinet
left the city In 1865.
Major Richardson has been a member
of the Blues Association since its forma-
ton in 1877. and for a number Of years
has been its honored and beloved presi-
dent.
lie was devoted 10 the Blues and the
soldiers now az Jacksonville have been
constantly on his mind since they left
here. From time 70 time he has sent
them tobacco and deiicacies 10 eat. and
they In return hold him in high esteem
and loving remembrance for years OF
Kindness.
THE FUNERAL
The funeral will take place from 81.
Parls church az 10 o'clock Monday
morning and the interment will be made
IN snOcKcc cem-fFTV
THE BLUES SORROW.
The following telegram VAS received By
MAJOR Richardson's family YESTERDAY;
Jacksonville Fla. July Is 1883.
To Misses Richardson, lilg Capitol street.
Richmond. Va
II IL with the deepest regret that the
members OF Companies A and OF the
Richmond Light Infantry Blues. now
Companies n ana NJ. Fourth Regiment.
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