Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-11-26
RECORD OF DEATHS.

DIED, at the residence of her father, Mt Jonn : ~:
rift, near Greenve in this county, Oh the I'm 'us.
Miss MARTHA c. MsRRiTr, aged ~ years. loDi'ua'y
next week. =,
Alta special communication Of Stannto1 Louge, NO
Is, held at the Masons Hall on :" eu"'"-y n'"s'
Nov 18TH A. L. 1851 A. ID. 1901; ~ n, -.
Al ~ Brother James Points, +. U: M. was inVi'
ted 20 the Chair by or. Bro. l. r E'kridse' Mas
Rro YIN r. Hartman, at the request of Nj. W. Bro
pa;,,s a,nonnccd the object Of converting the Lodge
NJ, freilrsn This lodge has been convened Tor
the purpose paying the last sad tribute OF respect 70
tbr mortal reuains of our deceased Brother, VI w.
David w Pattcson, p. G.. NJ. OF Virginia But Few
DAYS since, Brother left in perfect health, 10 gis
charge official duty in the town Oh Cnario''es'ie'
Thursday after he had retired to resthS roou '.o
arousedby asingular noise when nc Pr
ill., Medical assistance was immediately suininoneu
and he was apparently relieved. For se'era' ~"
indispcsition continued. On Sunday he was 50 inuon
better, he able, without assiSiancs, ~ u,s. %
room but on Monday morning at o. c'ook' nc was
gain seized with fatal mslady, winch eh''etS P'ai
wed him. and in this condition he fingered until Aues
day morning when he expired -. r.
Trims has been removed from among us one who' Tor
many wears, has filled large space IN the 'ono e{cs
one no has enjoyed high political distinction anu mas
been the head Of our anccHt fraternity in tins State
No mere mortal is without irality- -Dui wna'e'ei st
been the foibles Of deceased Brother let Us c'' ~
cherish with his memory, the many virtues ior ""'
he emiuently distinguished ~, -.
To him. Masonry much--ior IN the darkest
hour of its persccuton-whcn demagogues,to carry out
,b.ir ovn sinister designs and even honest men who
were uniformed assallsd il, he was ever true anu
faithful" and together with praise worthy ie" 7"
his coemporaries fostered and sustained II IN TINS com
munitv Nor were his services rs Grand Master OF
This State inconsderabe-lor TO him is no small portion
of the credit due of building up that noble 9ranu Cha
inv fund of which every Virginia Mason is justly proud:
Far many wears our deceased Brother represented
this county n the councils OF the State ami SO long ~
those truly great aud noble Institutions for the alcva-
ton of the a c;ed continue 10 be pointed to as mon-
meuts of Virginia charity the remembrance OF his dis
tngushed services in that capacity, cannot be forgot
ten. .
It's unnecessary 10 detain the Lodge with euo-
GUM upon the character and standing oil the deceased
you knew him aud you mourn with his numerous rcia
lives and friends, his sudden death but you mourn mol
as men without hope, for the consohng lntormatloh
brouqht ms bv our highly esteemed Brother from Char
lottesyc that his last lucid intervals were spent IN
prayer and communication with his God, induce the
hope that his spirit has been received into the Celes
ta Lodge above, where the supreme Arcatect Vi 'he
Universe presdes."
A committee consisting Of Bros. w II Hartman, Jno
S Crawford and II. NJ Bell were appointed to prepare
preamble and resolutions expressive OF the feelings OF
the Lodge upon this affective dispensation ot Prov-
deuce who reported the following which adopted:
1t having pleased Almighty God, in his infinite wis
dom and for his nscrutable purposes, 10 aict TINS
community, and especially the MASONIC tfatcrhil VI
Staunton, BY taking from our beloved brother, vi
w. David w Pa,teson, P. G NJ. oithe G: Lodge OF
Virginia we deem il propcr,in view of the distinguish
ed services rendered by decd brother in times past
both as citizen aud Mason 10 give public expression
10 our deep sorrow at the sad event aud solemn con
yction that this participated IN By THIS whoic
community without distinction OF class sect or perSua-
sion Nor is it necessary that we should recount 'he
many esma6lc qualities AMI amable virtues winch SO
much adorncd the character ofour deceased brother
aud cndearcd him to us-he was too we'll known AID
highly appreciated only in this county, but through
the State, to require eulosian at our hands Be
ittherefore
Resolved, That this Lolgc has heard with the most
sincere regret Of the death Of our highly esteemed aud
distinguished brother, NJ. w. David w Patcson, P.
c. NJ. Of the Grand Lodge Of Virginia
Reso,ved That in the death OF Bro. Pattcson ths
community as well as tn, Masonic fraternity, hare
sustained a serious aud affective loss.
Resolped, Thst will wear the usual badge oil
mourning for thirty DAYS.
Reselced, That the Secretary ofthis Lodge commu
ncac TO the friends Of deceased copy of the fore
going preamble and resolutions; ami also furnish copy
to the Editors ofthe several papers in Stanton for pub
LEGATION. Testc,
JAS. F. PATTERSON, Sec'y