Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-11-01
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The Murder OF Hon. Lewis WstIsI,
[Tron the Point Peasant Rsgi,,sr.l
With heart oppressed With grief We
announce the tragic death OF Hon Lewis
Wetzel, late editor OF this paper. He was
shot through the heart, while standing ia
his counting room, by Mr. john Hall, OF
hi, town. Me-. II. attributed to him the
article in our last issue, entitled "Suppres.
sion" aud without giving him an oppor.
tuuily to say n word, either acknowledge,
log or denying, explaining or justilyiug
drew bis revolver aud shot him dead. Thu.
bias been torn from Us 10 the midst Of bis
usefulness, one OF our most respected citi.
iIVnI, Tndeared friends, and distinguished
public men.
As politician, be was frank, Straight,
forward, courageous, remarkable tor sin.
gulsr abnegAIiOu Of self, and exalted in
tegrity-an outspOken, ardent defender OF
the Union, Aud-whelber through the pres.
or 10 the Legislature Jealous advocate
Tor the division Of the State, aud bold
fearless, indsfaligable champion Of the 10,
tereItS Of Western Virginia.
As presiding Judge Of our County Court
he discharged his duties with market
courtesy, ability, and impartiality. HaV
ing lOug been president Of the Court, IL
junior members were wont to seek BIZ
council and defer to bis ripsu experience
his aid being considered Almos. iudis
pensable to the proper and efficient admin
isIration Of the arduous labOrs incident
TO our copnty Courts.
As a merchant, he bore an uneXceplion.
able Misunderstanding the entire couf
dence Of our business community :. ever
obligiug, affable, confliug and hOnorabl,
10 his business relations.
AS an Editor Of talent and experience
be sustained 40 enYiable reputation fol
probily, Ablilitr, and answering, uucal,
culaliug devotion to the interest of hil
patrons, that won their esteem aud love.
As the Representative Of this county ID
the Legislature. his urbauiIy Of manner
hisassiduous attention to business, bis scru.
pulous regard for the Interests Of this cous.
y, his unsullied character, bis generous
aud maguanimOus nature with his patriotic
and enthusiastic devotion TO The Union
cause, drew around him Especially during
the late session., all patriots in West
Virginia, distinguished for talent, charac.
ter and position-impelliag that respect aud
friendship, and insuring that weight 10 Of.
icial position, that elictiled the unqualified
cOmmeudatiou and gratitude Of bis devoted
constituency .-SpurninG the tricks and in.
trigues OF the mere politician, be pressed
towards the goal Of an honorable ambition
with the vigOr OF an incorruplible charac.
Ter aud n conscious rectitude Of purpose
that commanded the respect Of honorable
political opponents, aud challenged the ad.
miration Of dotiug friends. Having been
born and reared 10 "Oll Mason" be was
ever mall stations, jealous Of her interests
aud an incorporating advocate and de.
fender Of Der rights, and we fear be sac.
rihced his valuable life, In bis jealous
efforts to serve her.
Whether ia the halls OF ''legislation or on
the bench, whether 10 The counting room
or 10 the SANCTION, whether Ia public OF
private life, be was ever the respected
cherished and beloved ciiiEen-ths kind,
true and Sympathizlng friend; ah "Wben
shall We look upon bis like again Z" Thou
sands from their Utmost soul exclaim "he
was my friend. just aud true to mo ~ But
Il needs not that we deSeant Of bis many
virtues, bis unblemished life or bis untime-
y end-the fearful eyes, the suppressed
sighs, the saddened countenances OF the
passing throng, eloQusutly attest the pub
lie appreciation Of his worth, and the
depth OF The affection Of this people, at bis
melancholy death.
Favored with vigorous intellect, sound
judgment and discriminating mind, aud
early aud ever obserVant OF "The sweet
amenities Of life,n be had raised himself BY
dat Of industry ADD honorable action, 70
the position Of not only "the most beloved
and useful man Of this county, bnt by
common eonieht, the most promising add
Influential man Ia this portion Of the new
State aud belng yet Ia the prime Of life,
the future heekoned him on-assaring him
Of higher trusts, and still more honorable
statiOus-but alas the fatal ball piereei
bis heart, aud il an instant his career is
euded-the casket is rudsly broken-aud
the jewel gone unsummoned in the pres.
ence oil the God that gave t.
Mourning with poignant grief as we do,
the sudden and violent death Of our Loved
friend, We could not refrain paying this
poor, sad tribute to intrinsic worth and de-
parted mtrit-yet conscious how unaVail-
ing our lamentations, or our tears, 70 re-
eeneiIe US to this unexpected, this oppreS.
sire bereavement, We With nnfelgned re-
luetader, turn from the contemplation Of
the paiuful theme, With the full assurance
that those who loved him (aad none knew
hin but to love hlm) viii TO asSusge ID cir
grief, evtr sttk, aud foltly rely upon, ne con.
collation. dsripsdfroa suiuldtiag RiS ekisalrou
bearing, Ai' manly, noble and endeariag cir.
tues.
While bis State county and friends, have
thus sustained an irreparabIe loss, what
must be the FEELINGS Of those who, 10 suek
= naaher, are bereft Of kind, coaSider.
ate aud aaeetionite brothsr-ald especial.
lVeA ~ that ailrt1a H.al,tsr l.aE. - ..f1.-a