The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-31

Federal Constitution and whose cdicts
once ruled from the Atlantic to the MIS-
sissippi.
Highest Type Of Man.
This old capitol has been the scene OF
his many triumphs and can bear Wit
ness to his ceaseless public toll and
great public service.
"Governor Smith was the highest type
OF a 4Virglnian; name synonymous with
the most splendid attributes OF human
character Sunshine scintillatcd In every
lineamcnt OF his pleasing face. II has
and the lightest heart that marched
with the Confederate coors. Genlallty
ever radiated from his warm, generous
Ecart. Kindly courtesy characterized his
manly department TO women he ever
extended difference and reverence, De-
sreaking innate refinement and purity
i devoted husband and father, a kindly
neighbor, a loyal friend he possessed IN
n pre-emincnt degree those sterling An
Clo- Saxon home virtues which constitu-
ted the foundation Of It's greatness and
las made 1t the worlds conquerlng race.
These pleasing personal traits were
adornments that gave charm to a strong
rugged nature He was man OF tire
less energy strong convictions superb
courage No mlsfortunes could bring de-
spnir to his brave and stout heart. AT
and sacrifice he found himself indebted
and bankrupt he left his home and family
III ITnuauicr, trnversed the continent, and
amid the mining camps and Wild scenes
OF California, earned the means to pay
his debts and provide future COM
petence for his family, These years OF
wild and fierce struggle speaks volumes
OF sterling strength and heroism. ae
was a man Of positive convictions md
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firmly and steadily to his party's tenets
and principles. For almost half Il cen-
fury he was one of tho ablest and most
eloquent defenders OF Democratic prin-
ciples in this State. On the hustings. IN
tho press, In the Legislative halls OF the
State and nation, he was the bold, brave
champion OF Democracy: Its ackno"l-
edged and most beloved leader. When
d small minority Of Democrats bolted the
Democratic caucus united with Wings and
defeated hin. in his election to the United
States Senate. which he had richly
earned and deserved, he manfully ac-
guessed, never sulking or swerving from
party fealty. He was too good and great
a man to desert his people because they
failed to crown him king.
Scrupulously Honest.
Governor Smith was u man OF abso-
lutcly scrupulous honesty. A great ora
tor well said: Honesty Is the oak
around (which all other virtues cling;
without that they fall and grovclng die
in weeds and dust Th9 paths OF his
public life were crowded With vast pow
| err, responsibility and opportunity. yet no
| stain ever followed his footsteps His
pure. clean hands were never soiled by
betrayal OF private or public trust
Governor Smith was man OF un-
hinching courage and intrepid spirit
| $I,>T II Yor o1ryao
more than sixty-four years. OF age. yet
so ardent was his patriotism, 80 brave
| his heart. so resolute Ills will that he
volunteered and was commissioned as
colonel OF the Forty-ninth Virginia Regi-.
mcnt. Directed by his yalor and military
genius. this regiment soon attained
| fame exceeded by none In the great
assault OF Fairfax Courthouse, almost
tho first Of tho war, he exhibited cool
ness q courage q resourcefulness that
made q profound impression at the time
and marked him as one emlnohtly fitted
for military command and responsibility.
At tho battle OF first Manassas rally
! Ing around his regiment other troops
that were disorganized and rotreating,
he stationed himself on Jnckson's left
| fought heroicaly and kept his line un-
broken In all the vlcissItudes Of that
| fierce and terrific conflict Subsequently,
at Seven Pines. he attained yet loltieE
heights OF courage and endurance. The
| figure Of this old hero. waving his nag
J and with sunny smile leading his Troops
/ against the enemy under murderous
| FIRE that wounded and killed more tran
half, viii 1.-Two in the hearts Of all VIZ y.
ginlans as long as courage and gnllantry
are cherished. The annals OF war Gan
scarcely furnish a more STRIKING .hna
picturesque scene Of yalor and daring;
| nut 1t is at sharpsburg thas wo love ana
admire him most.
! A Critical Position,
! He was assigned q critical position In
that terrible battle, ne ho'alhg OF @natn
of the Confederates. Fierce attacks and
assaults were made upon him. The sit
uat,on seemed desperate; with calm hero-
ism liza said to his troops; Men. .you
conquer or die where you stand When