Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-04-24

lost Confederacy with a sublime de-
votion, with lofty patriotism, and
with an heroic courage that was lion
like. The Confederate President
men, whose patriotism and devotion
was unquestiOned, might falter, that
there was one man in the Senate
who would remain true, and that he
could placehis hands upon his should
ers for support and feel assured they
rested upon a foundation as firm and
sure as adamant. After the war I
heard him talk frequently and his
illusions to the Confederacy were in
deed pathetic and sounded like the
wall of a broken heart. His devo-
ton and love for the Confederacy
was a passion with him. It almost
partook of idolatry. Mr.. Davis a
short time before he died made a
speech in Atlanta at the unveiling of
the statue of B. II. Hill, in
which he said: eff I were asked
to name three men from Georgia
history who were fair types
of Georgia, I would take Og-
lethorpe the benevolent, Troup the
dauntless, and Hill the faithful
Mr.. Dortch possessed in a happy
blending all these noble qualities
that Mr.. Davis ascribed to these
three great Georgians. He was be-
neVOlent, he was dauntless. he was
faithful. What more can be said Of
| any man. No patriot ever loved his
country with more devotion than he
did his native South. He was proud
of her illustrious statesmen and her
military chieftains, her brilliant his
tory, her noble men and women,
her fertile soil and salubrious climate
] end all her natural resources that
go to makea great country. To him
cit is a goodly sight to see
| What heaven hath done for this
delicious land.
! What fruits of fragrance blush on
| every tree
What goodly prospects DER the
| hills eXpand.o
And who is not proud of such a
country, blessed with the richest
plains and the most fruitful noun
tains, famed by Southern breeze,
warmed bya Southern sun and can
opied by the pure cerulean of
Southern sky. He was an ideal
Senator, modest and unassuming in
his manners; dignified and graceful
| in his bearing, courteous in his in
! tercourse with his brother Senators,
strong in debate, wise in council,
| conservative in his views Of public
policy, and at all times and under
! all circumstances a model of pro
! priety and decorum. His domestic
and home life was beautiful.
In my young days I was a fire.
quent guest at his house, and had
an opportunity of observing what I
am saying. He was fine enter
tainer, a generous host, and dis
pensed a lavish hospitality, Every
body was made to feel at home and
[ never visited a more pleasant fire
side. Alas what pity such hospi-
tality is becoming a thing of the
past! He gave frequent suppers to
the bar and a few invited friends and
a sumptuous feast Of the most deli
cious viands was spread before the
assembled guests. His conjugal fe-
icity was perfect, his dealing with
| his children was tender. His pocket
book was ever wide open to his
wife and children. He never de
MED them the qualification of any
wish. He was a good provider for
! his family and he made a great deal
: of money and he allowed them to
: enjoy it. He had the most commo-
dious house in Goldsboro, con-
structed not for architectural beauty
and elegance, but for comfort and
convenience, surrounded by spacious
grounds, with graveled walks, ''en-
, ameled with flowers and shaded by
: pleasant groves" To the stranger
f he appeared cold and distant. ]
must confess such was the impression
he first made upon me, but when
, became better acquainted with him
and understood him thoroughly, my
5 opinion completely changed, for ]
found him to be genial, social, warm
: hearted, whole-souled and full 'o1
| magnetism, that subtle influence
5 that binds one man To annthar IL