Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1860-09-22
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usatll Of an esteemed citizen.
Irbo,ab he had attained more than the pa !
tr;arcIsI zoe vet every citizen OF this county,
thn,,s,s,,,is throughout the State, will be
@,rr;;ayad Ia hear of the death of our eminent
and beI6yee fellow citizen, THOMAS GR1Ges,
sEsr He died ON the IL 9th INST, IN the SIND
.sar oe his ace. at his residence In this Town.
Mr.. Griggs was known far and WIDE as tne
@ honest lawyer, who never encourages hu-
CATION. and whose Judgment was rarely at
fault As Attorney for the commonwealth
for the County Court Just as long as ne peas
ed to hold the position ne was nonoreo '.s tne
fs;tbf,,l adviser of the Court, and lever known
90 q severe minister of Vengeance. Justice
and. Mercy were always Blended Everybody
confitlel in him, and everybody loved him
In early life. and soon after the formation OF
the County. aIr. GRIGGs and WM. IATE,
4 another esteemed citizen were the repre-
sentnsiyes of the County OF jefferson
At a later period. CIR Gr:ggs consented to
ell the same nosition fortit was always one
within his reach, but he never sought office or
.honors Gifted with an uufailing fund of
common sense. and possessed of fine attain
mcnts. no man ever bore himself with more
modesty or gentleness than he did, La the
war of 1872, though then member oil the
N M
SsS11 .s.sEaI 7 pafty and opposed to the deea,
/ ration of war Mr.. Griggs promptly joined
his late friend, Col. GEO. W. HUMPHREYS
as the first Lieutenant of the Volunteer Com
pany which marched from this county TO the
| City of Washington on receipt of news that
the invader was approaching the Capitol. In
the camp, as everywhere else. he. was KIND;
courteous and true. respeets1 as an sthser and
beloved as brother. Atfthe bdEtlesDf the
White House he was distinguished for his gal
lantry, and encouraged every one by his ex-
ample
For many years Mr. Griges was President
of the Branch Bank of the Valley in Virgin
la, at this place and in that, as in all other
positions, he blended feeling of benevo-
lence with the stern discharge OF duty.
Long will his memory be cherished IN this
community. as one who well deserved honor,
trust and Affections one whom every man
of proper qualities might claim as brother
and friend. Green be the turf that covers
his remains-fresh ever be- the flowers tina"
adorn his earthly rest ny pace.-Ffce Press.
The Commissioners, appointed by the
Governor to superintend the election of
Electors, for President and Vice President of
the United States, have appointed the follow
ing persons as Commissioners and Officers to
supcriutend said election at the Precincts on
the 9th day of November next:
DISTRICT No. 1.-KABLETowN.
Charles FL. Lewis,
Logan Osbourne,
Barney OFT.
Joseph Starry, Officer.
DISTRICT No. 2-SMlrHF1ELD.
John. e. Smith,
James w. Shirley,
Adam S. cambridge,
George Murphy, Officer.
DISTRICT No. 3-CuARLEsrowN.
ltsrom Slifer,
David Howell,
NJ. W. Burr
Samuel Moore, Officer.
DISTRICT No. 4-CHARLEsTowN.
Commissioners appointed by the Governor.
James W.'Campbeil, Officer.
D1TR1cr No. 5-suEruEnpsTowN.
Samuel Knott,
Jacob Line,
William Ronemus.
Robert Lucas, Officer.
DISTRICT No. -SHEPHERDsTowN.
John Marshall.
VIM. j. McQuilkin,
d. S. Rench.
George D, Mckinney, Officer
D1sTRIor No. 7-HAEPER's FERRY.
Il. N. Duke,
Edward Tierney,
Thomas Russell.
G. N. smnllwood, Officer.
D1srR1cr No 8-HARrER's FERRY.
N s, Mar,nion,
Isaac Fouke,
Rein Cross.