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_From the “Columbus Ledger.”_
A GREAT loss has befallen the South in the death of Henry W. Grady, and
deep sorrow rests upon the hearts of her people.
He was no ordinary man, and his death calls forth no ordinary grief.
Brilliant in intellect, strong in his convictions, untiring in his
efforts to promote the welfare of his country, genial, courteous,
kind-hearted, ever ready to help the unfortunate, the loss of such a man
cannot be estimated. When results were to be achieved, when
encouragement was needed, his eloquent tongue, his ready pen, his
helping hand were used with telling effect. His creed was to build up
and not to tear down; to encourage and not to discourage; to help and
not to hurt. His efforts were ever directed to the promotion of his
State and the South, and no other man has accomplished so much for them
as he. His last effort was for his country and his people, and the good
which will result from his eloquent speech at Boston, will be a lasting
monument. It would have been impossible for any man to have attained to
Mr. Grady’s position without coming into contact with those who
disagreed with him on many points, but even these acknowledged his
greatness. To read of him was to admire him; to know him was to love
him. In the midst of our sorrow let us thank God that He lends to earth
such men.
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