The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-10-30
THE MURDER or HON. LEWIS
WETZEL

WEE ann
WrrHa heart oppressed with grief,
we announce the tragic death Of Hon
LEWIS WErzpL, late editor ofthis paper.
lIe was shot through tho heart. while
standing in his counting room, by Mr.
JonS Hall, of this town. Mr.. II al
iribued to him the article in our last is.
sue, entitled suppression" and with
out giving him an opportunity to say q
worl, either acknowledging or denying,
explainin or iustifyiug, dow his revolv.
er and shot him dCal Thus has been
sun from us in the midst of his useful.
ness. on, Of our most respected citizens,
endcarei friends, and distinguished pub.
lie men.
: AS politician, he was frank, straight.
forward courag 'ois. remarkable for SIN.
pnlar abnog 'tion ofself, and exalted in.
ierily--nn on spoken, ardent defender
of the Union. and whether through the
press or in the Legislature Jealous I'D.
worato for the division Of the State, and
a bill, fearless. in lefatigable champion
ofthe interests of West Virginia,
AS presiding Judge of our county
Court, he discharged his duties with
marked courtesy, ability, and impartial
ty. Having long been President Of the
Court, its junior members were wont 10
seek his council and defer TO his ripob
experiencc,--his aid being considered al
most indispensable to the proper and eff
ficent administration of the arduous la.
bors incident to our county Courts.
AS merchant he bore an unexcep'
tionabls misunderstanding the entire
confidence Of our business community
ever obigiug, aFable, confling and hon.
orable in his business relations.
Asa Elitor oftolent and experience
he sustained an enviable reputation for
'probity, ability. and unswerving. uncal
,culating devotion 10 the interest of biz
patrons, that won their esteem and love
AS the representative of this count,
in the legislature. his urbanity of man.
nor his assiduous attention to business,
lasscrupalous regard for the interests Of
this county. his uusullied character, his
generous and magnanimous nature with
his patriotic and enthusiastic devotion to
the Union cause, drew around him (espe-
cially during the late session, all pa.
triots in West Virginia, distinguished fol
talent, character or position-im pelling
that respect and friendship, and insuring
that weight in official position, that elici-
ted the unqualified comrendatiOn and
gratitude of his devoted constituency
Spurning the tricks and intrigues of the
mere politician, he pressed towards the
goal OF an honorable ambition, with the
vigor Of an incorruptible character aud
" conscious rectitude of purpose, that
commanded the respect of honorable pc.
iitical oppents, and challenged the admi'
ration Of doting friends. Having been
born and reared in ''old Mason" he was
averin all stations, jealous Of her inter-
asts aud an uncompromising advocate
and defender Of her rights, and--we fear
he sacrificed his valuable life, nNhis
Jealous efforts to serve her.
Whether in the halls of Legislation
Or on the bench, whether in the
sounling.room or in the sanctum,
whether in public or private life, he was
aver the respected, cherished and beIo.
we'd cilizan-the kind, true and sympa.
thising friend, all "when shall we look
upon bis .like agHipH"" TbogsaqIs sag
Their 'iiiCmost soul excIaim "he was my
friend, just aud true to mel But il
needs not that we disoant of his many
virtues. his upblsmished life or his un-
finely eVd-ihe fearful eyes, the sup.
prsssed signs, the saddened countenan.
ces of the passingthrong, eloquently at
test the public appreciation of his worth,
and the depth of the sfIliction of this
people, at bis melancholy death,
Favored with vigorous intellect,
sound judgment, and discriminating
mind, and eaty and ever observunt Of
"The sweet amenities Of lile," he
had raised himself by diut of in,
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