Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-18
Local Department..
heath of Archibald G. stuart.

Friday morning, the 18th instant, at g.:
O'CLOCK ARCHIBALD GERARD STUART. at the
residence of his father. in this city, breathed
his last in the twenty eighth year of his age
In Gifts he was highly endowed. Talented
chiyalrjc, amiable, and generous, he combined
in his character all the qualities which serve
to make a useful, cultured, and refined gentle
man. To a clear, penetrating. and logical
mind. he added the graces of elocution and
oratory. AlM avs kind and gentle in his inter.
course he impressed all with his natural good.
ness of heart. His early collegiate course was
pursued at Hampden Sidney College, and he
finished his classical studies at the University
of Virginia. Preferring to eater the legal pro-
fession, but impressed with the growing In
roads disease was making on his constitution
he chose the quiet which his fathers Office ano
library afforded for reading and study in pref
erence to the lecture-room and routine OF the
University school. And thus, under the In
struction of one so distinguished in that pro-
fession and in the National councils, and TIE
daily association with another younger and
talented member of the Staunton bar, his
kinsman, Capt T. D. Ransom, he was soor
thoroughly prepared for a bright and useful
career had not death come SO early to claim
genius and blooming promise as its own.
Many afflicted as the deceased was, seek re-
lief in our Northwestern States. Mr. Stuart
spent some time in Colorado with benefit. and
about two years ago, located in st. Paul. Min.
nesota, and engaged in the real-estate bus1-
ness, rather than to encounter, in his impaired
health, the engrossing cares Of his profession,
Industrious and anxious for full scope for his
mental as well as fine business qualifications,
his efforts soon won for him general favor, and
q growing patronage was realized. Popularity
confidence, and strong friendships were soor
gained by this young Virginian in his new
home.
The blade was too keen for the scabbard, and
again his face was turned towards his loved
home and there the last fieeting days of LIES
journey were spent.
This is not the place nor the time to speak
of sorrowing hearts. one and only one refer
ence to the son will be made. which speaks
volumes in behalf of his training and fila
devotion. 1t is said that when absent his daily
duties were not ended till his heartfelt and de.
votional letter to his mother was written. A
daily letter to his fond mother! What testi
monial of his character and his worth!
Another reference is required of the journal
ist in chronIcling the death oil the third and las
son of the Hon. Alex. Fl. H. Stuart 1t is 6
duty we cannot omit, because in the aff1lct1or
of that eminent citizen, many hearts all ov
Virginia and throughout our broad land deeply
sympathze with him In his great sorrow. Hi:
friends and neighbors mourn the loss of hit
son. SO cherished and SO beloved, and know
how sorely grief Ken is the fathers heart
Tnis community will feel deeply for the pa
rents whilst they will ever cherish with fond
remembrance the memory of their noble son
He was buried Saturday afternoon in Thorn
rose Cemetery from Trinity CHURCH, the Rec
tor, Rev. W, Q Hu1lihen. rendering the ser
vice. The following named gentlemen were
pall-bearers : Hon. John W. Stout, W. M. Al
len, Frank Alexander. J. R. Taylor, H. st
Geo. Tucker, c. Men. Whittle, F. T. Stribling
J. A. Cooke, W. P. Eskridge, A. McCue.