The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18

Thomas. DID.
Lutheran-lnorning Rev. II. II. AGREE. DID,;
night, Rev. r. H. Piatt.
| Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church-NeV.
E. q. Dargap..
Methodist Chapel-Rev. j. B. Tnrpin,
w. L. Asylum-Rev. j. M. Pitcher.
Mt. Zion Baptist Church-morning, Key y,
Haymore; night. Rev. 4. B. Shepherd.
Augusta Street Methodist-Rev. g. Gray.
Ebenezer Baptist-morning, Rev. NJ. A. WIZ
son; night. Rev. P. s. Huff.
Death Of Gen. Robt. D. Lilley
Last week we noticed the sudden and
severe illness of General Lilfey in Rcf-
mond. He was in that city as delegate
to the Presbyterian Synod of Virginia, and
on Tuesday night, just after addressing
that body. was suddenly paralyzed, the
stroke duplicating his entire side lie
was at once removed to st. Luke's Home,
and his relatives in this city aud county
notified. Mr.. J. A. Templeton and Col. >.
D. Lilley repaired to his bedside, and re-
manned with him until the end came, Fri
day at noon. He seemed to suffer but
little and was conscious until within few
hours Of his death. He fully realized his
critical condition, and was prepared for
the final summons as only the true Chris
tian can be. The remains we're brought
to this city, and buried from the lst Pres
byterian Church, of which the deceased
was ruling elder, on Sunday afternoon.
The services were conducted by Rev. Dr.
Mcfarland. who referred in fitting and
feeling terms to the life and character OF
the departed soldier.
Genl Lilley was true type OF nature s
nobleman. His courage was dauntless.
Not merely the physical courage that faced
eaden hail of death without a thought
of danger that pressed forward to where
the battle waged the hottest with unfalter'
ing step, but that other and higher type OF
courage which meets and conquers every
difficulty and compels admiration from
the most reluctant. AS gentle as woman.
and yet strong in the strength of sturdiest
manhood, his character was a rare blend
| ing of kindlier graces and robust mascu-
linity-the humble christian filled with
| love and charity for all his fellowship
intrepid warrior without mortal fear.
Few men have occupied so high place in
| the esteem of all who knew him. His
| heart was Zig enough to take in all mail
kind his mind liberal enough to exercise
| the broadcast views His life was that of
pure, useful man, and he leaves the world
better and brighter for having lived.
The deceased was son of the late Col.
James M. Lilley, and was born near Green
vile, in this county, in 1885. He was ed
ucated at the Virginia Military Institute,
| and was engaged in land surveying until
the outbreak of the war, when he organ
| lied the Augusta Lee Guards and as cap
tain of that company entered the Confed-
crate service. His splendid qualities as a
soldier soon gained recognition, and be
rose rapidly to the rank of Brigadier Gen
4 eral During the absence of Gen. Pegram.
who was wounded and incapaclta. ed from
field duty, Gen. Lilley commanded his
brigade until desperately wounded at the
battle of Winchester, Sept. 10. 1864. Up
on that day Gen. I4illey was thrice wounded
the severest being the SCATTERING of his
right arm, necessitating subsequent am
putation at the shoulder. He was left
upon the field for dead. but regained con-
seriousness and was removed to Winches-
ter and restored to health.
| After the close of hostllities Gen. Lilley
accepted the position of financial agent for
| the Washington and Lee University. In
that capacity he Travelled extensively
through the north. east and west. and was
instrumental in largely increasing the en-
dowment fund of that institution. His
frank, manly bearing won him warm
| friends wherever he CHANGED to be, and
gained him the confidence and esteem OF
some OF the wealthiest.men Of the North.
through whose liberalty.his mission was
made remarkably successful. He was en-
gagged in this work when his useful and
blameless life was SO unexpectedly ter
minated.
On Friday afternoon, in the Synod at
Richmond, the announcement of his death
| was received with the greatest regret, and
the following resolutions, offered by DR..
Hoge, were adopted by a rising vote:
This Synod, just informed of the death
of General Robert D. Lilley, arrests its
business to give some expression to It's
grief IN this bereavement occasioned by
the sudden removal of one OF it's members.
In the midst of its profound sorrow it
appreciates the rich consolation which
comes from the remembrance of the pure,
sincere and earnest life of this good soldier
| Of or modest
true !; SO loyal to duty in every relation he
sustained to society and to his country
SO efficient as an Office bearer in the
Church he loved so WELL
This Synod, in rendering its sympathies
to the relatives most sOrely smitten by this
grief, would remind them of the rest and
reward upon which he has now entered
and commend his example to all who, by
patient continuance in well-doing, seek
for the honor which God confers on those
who. having fought the good fight and
fadeth not away.
Touching and appropriate remarks wert
made by DR.. Hoge, Major kirkpatrick, DR.
B.. M. Smith and Rev. John G.. Anderson
Tie Synod then adjourned out of respect
to the memory of the departed brother.
Resolutions of respect were also adopted
: by the Alumni Association of w. and L
University, and the Young Mems Chris
tian Association Of Stanton.
CITY COUNCIL.-Council met in regula
session last Tuesday night, Presiden
Cochran in the chair. All the member
present except Maj. Mcmahon.
} Mr.. Tams, of the finance committee, re
ported the execution of per cent. bon'
to the sinking fund, for $40, 500 to run 2
S years, and to take up similar amour
now due of per cent. bonds, which actio
; was approved.
! An order was made to purchase 2S ten
n of coal for the city.
Mr. Oberdorfer, of the poor committee
# asked that $3.50 be appropriated to bull
. an aims house. 1t was referred back
:, the committee with orders to obtain bid
and prepare agreements with contractor
! and report their action to Council.