Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-17

his larger operations took command in the Fall
of 1851 on the western borders OF the State. His
company with other organizations formed tho
18th Regiment OF Infantry, Colonel Hisginboth-
am, and he was shortly thereafter made Lieut.
Colonel OF that regiment. From the rank Of
Lent Colonel he was promoted to that OF
Brigadier General. and finally placed at the
head of the brigade which Genl John Pegram
had commanded. Whilst the subject of this
notice was SO calamity winning his way to
distinction, he had the pleasure also. Of wit
Messing the promotion Of his brother, Colonel
John D. Liiiey. who became Lieut-Colonel Of
the Sind infantry, and bears the scars on his
person Of hard-fought battles.
At tho battle of Winchester September 10th,
1884, General Lilley received three wounds
two In the leg and one in the right arm, the
last ons In the leg striking him as he wss get
ting on his horse. He was left on the neld and
was captured by the Federals. His arms was
frightfully shattered. and one of their surgeons
amputated IL at the socket. It seemed go i'm
probable that he could live. the enemy made
no attempt to make him prisoner. and upon
their retiring from the field he was LEFT In
care Of some OF the noble women Of WtDohes-
ter. under whose nursing he soon b.gan to I'M
prove and In due time was in good health
again.
After that he was placed in command ofthe
Post at Stauuton where he served with char
acteristic ability and prudence and Was In com
mspd eftroops during the last fights in the
Valley.
After General Robert E. Lee had assumed tho
Presidency of Washington COLLEGE, General
Lilley was chosen the financial agent ofthat in
stitution. and constantly and faithfully served
n vfon fudo NJ fta fort
der the administration OF the Father, aud since
his death that of the son who presides over it
as a University. His success in obtaining
large endowments and valuable contributions
Is without parallel in the history of our in
situations OF learning In Virginia.
TRIBUTES OF RESPECT.
There was a reunion Of the Alumni Of
Washington and Lee University In Richmond
on the evening Of the 18th. at which Hon. Jno.
r. Tucker, Professor White AMI Dr. Quarles, of
the Faculty. were present. Mr.. Tucker and Mr..
W. C Preston, Of Richmond, reported resolu-
tions Of respect to General Lilley which were
adopted.
Alta meeting of the Young Mems Christian
association of Staunton held on the 18th in
slant, the following resolutions were offered by
Capt 7. C. Morton, who. with Major Jed Hotch.
kiss, addressed the assemblage. paying fitting
tributes to the memory of General Llley. after
which they wer unanimously adopted by .
rising vote.
In view of the sad loss which, in the Provi-
dence of Almighty God. this Association has
just sustai ned by the death of our beloved and
honored brother General Robert Liiley, 1t
Is due to the memory Of q good man. and a
jealous member of the Association that some
action should be taken expressi We of the esteem
In which he was held among US, and OF our
feelings under this sudden bereavement,-I
therefore be it
Resotucd, That the Young Mems Christian
Association of stanton hereby places upon
record its high estimate ofthis deceased soldier
of his country and of the cross of Jesus Christ.
A brave soldier. a true friend. pure man, an
efficient officer in the church OF his faith, a
II aiOus brother and co-worker with US. and an
hum ole Christian. he fell in The ranks with his
armor on. dying as good soldier would love
to die at the post OF duty.
Resolved Also, that while We view with sad
ness his vacant seat In this hall, and tender |
to his friends our sincerast sympathy in this
hour Of their bereavement, we will ever bear
in mind the Christian character and virtues
or our deceas brother, and endeavor SO to
live that the goodiy heritage upon which h. |
has entered. shall also be ours in Gods own
time,
Resolved, That the Secretary be directed to
reco d this action CT the Association upon its |
minutes, and furaish the family of tho deceas-
ed with q CODY of the same.