Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-05-10
Tribmte OF Respect.

The undersigned Committee, appointed to report a
suitable preamble aad resolutions ia relation 10 the
death of our late brother, David McFal have had the
same under consideration, aud beg leave 10 report the
following Tor the adoption OF ttlS Encampment;
David NcFali died in Tie village OF M Solca, IN this
county on Thursday, tho 22nd Of March. leaving fond
wifi. and five infant chdrcn 20 the loss OF an at
fcctonatc husband and father.
His parentagc poor but respectable; and with this
legacy guii II by the principles OF high toned mora
~ he su.ccSlll. cOn,sacd the difficulties OF life, aud
established for himself in the community in which he
lived the reputation Of a Useful ctzca, good neigh
Dor, and an honest mail
He was born aad reared in Augusta; and, in all his
relations 10 society nc faithfully performed the duties
assigned him aud TINS hoaored the position which he
held He was a warm aud generous friend, kiad and
obgiug Rcighbor, All afcctoaate parent, and devoted
husband
sduols not oaly baking the best skill Of his physician,
but for several months before his DEATH confined him TO
his sick chamber. But, although that dreaded hour Of
speedy dissolution approached him with rapid strides,
it caused him dread; he was not afraid TO die Be-
cving and trusting in the sacred promises OF the Re-
deemcr for blessed Immortality, he looked upon the
King of Terrors without alarm, and met his fate peace.
Being a member of the Mt. Scion Lodge, about twelve
moaths before his deceasc he became member Of this
Encampmcat; and although account ofhiS wretched
health aud the distance at which he resided, he seldom
met with US, after becoming member, we have erc'
nv reason TO believe he devoted TO orders that,
we'll understanding and deeply impressed with its prin
cipleS he laborcd while living TO promote Is proSpcri-
v and departed this life trusting that the Author Of all
good might make il blessing TO He was an
Odd Fellow indeed, in whom there was no guile. He
$50 lived that when the summons came TO Join
Inc mnumcrabe caravan, that moves
To that mysterious realm, when each shall take
Ills chamber in the scut halls Of DEATH
lie went not, like the gally slave at night,
Scourgcd to his dungeon but sustained and soothcd
By an unialtcriug trust, approached the grave,
Like one that draws the drapery of his couch
About him, and lies down 10 pleasant drcams.'
In token ofrcspect for his memory, and express
sioa OF sympathy for his bcrcay cd family, your commit
tee suggest the adoption OF the following resolutions:
Resolved That in the death OF David AlcFall, this
Encampmoht has lost useful and worthy member; aud
we a valued member.
Resolved That, while this Encampmcnt submits with
deep humility TO this affecting dspcnsaion Of All
wise Providence, it deeply aments the death of our
devoted Brother aud tenders his widow and children
our siuccrc sympathy in this most affecting bereavement
Resolved, That the Scribe Of this Encampmcnt com
muacltc copy of the foregoing preamble and resolu-
tons 10 his widow and children.
Resolved, A a further mark Of respect to the memo
nv o. u deceased brother, that the officers and mem
bees &C mis- Encampmcut Will wear the usual badge Of
mourning lor thirty days.
Resolved, That the i1rcgon; preamble and resolu-
tioas BE- catered in full upoa tue records OF this Encamp
ment.
All which is respectfully submitted
BREEZE JOHNSON,
ID. c. Meg UFFIN,
MAJ 10, lS5l.-lt. NJ ii. McCUE.