Hiscoke and Son's Richmond Notes [Afterw] Richmond Notes. March 1863 to August 1868 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1868 Excerpt: ...in the house, and his opposition to some of Mr. Gladstone's schemes, shewed considerable talent in debate. He frequently presided at general, local, or charitable institutions, and wa3 invariably successful in bis eloquent appeals in their favour. In January, 1862, he delivered an admirable address at Isleworth, on the subject of the American War, and the address being published in the newapspers, created a great sensation in the Northern States, as he clearly demonstrated that the Southerns had justice on their side, and that the pretence that the North were fighting for the abolition of slavery, was "a mockery, a delusion, and a snare." We understand, our Yankee cousins vowed they would "lynch" him, if he ever again made his appearance in New York It is painful to look back upon the number of eminent men we have lately lost, each leaving a blank not likely to be filled up. Amongst the reminiscences of these men of genius, Mr. Haliburton will always possess a foremost place, whilst those who had the privilege of his acquaintance, will long remember the pleasant hours they have passed in his society, the sparkling wit, and racy anecdotes, with which he entertained them, and will not fail to sympathize with Mrs. Haliburton, and the family, in deeply regretting the loss of so excellont a man as JEfjotnais (E&anOler &altfmrtott. The Funeral of the lamented deceased took place on Friday, September 1st, in the nicely-arranged burial ground adjoining Isloworth Parish Church. He was followed to the grave by his son, Mr. Arthur Haliburton; his son-in-law, Mr. A. F. HaHburton; his old friends, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Lee Mainwaring, Alderman Finnis, Captain Russell, Mr. Owen, Mr. Day, &c. Every house in the line of the mournful procession h...