Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-11
THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1872

| had q splendid, vigorous ana orueriy
mind that work harmoniously. what
! he lacked in brilliancy and eloquenee
of expression, he more than made up
/ bv strength and solidarity. He was
; ready ard aggressive debater and
! an ATTRACTIVE, instructive and enter
tanning speaker. He was highly edu-
Gated and splendidly read in history,
literature and law. His intellectual
attachments were such as TO enable
him most efficiently to- dicharge any
J position in our State or Nationai gov
ernment.
He possessed to prominent de-
gree those moral qualities which are
! the foundation for success in any Oh
life's undertakings. He had deep
religious conviction which was well
known. bv those intimately acquainted
with him. This was one Of his marked
characteristics. He had absolute faith
| i nthe christian religion, it steach-
ings and its promises TO rthe future.
How often have l seen him when ne
had been through exciting storms and
conflicts humbly kneel before retiring
to engage in PRAYER. This he did IN
earlvljfewhen | first knew him and
continued to his death.
This denoted a religious reverence
and deep strain of Christian faith
which Anobled him in moy mind and
bore testimony of his splendid worth
, as a Christian character. 1t was al
WAYS done in such an unostentious
way and with such simplicity as TO
prove his deep conviction and SINGER
ity. ...
These splendid moral and manly
qualities were further enriched by
gentle nature and an affectionate
heart. Like all true Virginias he
cherished almost to a passion the ties
of blood mad family. Never in all OF
nv experience have | seen sweeter,
deeper and more enduring love than
that which he possessed for his only
sister. This love was flower he cher
ished in his youth, and its fragrance
filed his heart until the hour OF his
death.
The shadow fdeath never fell up
on a. purer. sweeter, happier home
where mother, father. children lived
in MI ual alteration. His love for his
beautiful and ACCOMPLISHED wife went
10 the deepest depths of his noble
heart. A widow now weeps where al
most Yesterday a wife adored, two
orphans now mourn where almost yes
terdav two children lovingly played ON
fathers knee. He was q most dutl-
full son, Z generous loving brother
most devoted. attentive and incompar
able husband and father
This man, with qualities Of mind
and heart almost of the warrior type,
gave new grace and charm TO social
and domestic ties. A man possessing
such qualities of mind and heart could
not fail to attain success in any under
taking to which he might aspire. Ca
nacjtv. character and courage are
the three great elements upon when
the foundations of success IS bulidec'
Each of these splendid qualities strik-
inglv existed in Hal Flood and con-
tributed TO the great success ne at
tanned Craftsmanship consists IN
The wisdom to discern and then the
valor to follow his pathway. TINS
makes great and successful men. Inc
measure Of life's success IS not the
davs YOU have lived but the distance
Won have travelled. His life was
crowned with honors, triumphs ana
the affection and admiration OF the
people of his district and the State OF
Virginia.
He had just passed the age, OF y,
which made him citizen, when ne
was elected to the General Assembly
of Virginia, being at, that time the
Youngest member Of that body ne at
once attained prominence by his lnde-
fatigable industry, his ability. as
dcbater, his thorough and varied IN
formation upon legislative matters:
He was at this youthful age one OF
the most potential members OF the Gen
oral Assembly and his rapid advance.
ment gave promise of his career oil
high honor and great usefulness !"
his state in politics.
He was shortly afterwards eiecoeu
Commonwealth Attorney Of Apo
n,attox County, which position ne
held for years, filing it with marked
ab;I;tv and fairness and increasing MS
renutation as lawyer and the esteem
If the people Of his county for his
faithful and fearless discharge OF ms
duties. He practiced law at the pars
Of all the surrounding counties ana
soon acquired one of the largest ana
most lucrative practices in his section
He was recognized as a leader OF tne
har Of the courts in which he practilc-
ed There is no greater school IN tne
,,orld for the development of men Tor
meafnlness and responsibility IN after
Iifs than the practice Of lawn, coun-
NV circuits. Far from law libraries
and legal authorities lawyers are
here compelled to esttle difficult ques-
tions of law by force CT their intellect
and and bv persuasive argument address
Cd TO court and jury. Legal contests
arc clashes of mind and intellect mad
not a race of industry in collecting au,
t tjW, and decisions. 1t is school
for developing clear logical reason
inc cocent and forceful expression,
oreat resourcefulness, and eihcient
management of men and matters
From n1o sh' sm nineDt lawyers statesmen
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