Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-10

after and when he returned 1t was to learn o
the extreme Illness OF Judge Shelley.
Hon. John r. Tucker of the Lexington ba
and the Faculty of Washington & Lee Uuiver
atty next spoke. He had not expected to sa
anything in the meeting. So much had bee
said and SO appropriately that to express b.
Concurrence was ali that was necessary f
aim to do. He made a brief review of the as
ociations he had had with ] Judge Sheffey sine
hey became acquainted. which was IN 1857
all the men he ever knew at the bar, he W"
me of the most untiripg and Determined +
never knew him to be unprepared in tn
ninutest feature of any case he had to conduct
lie gathered up every grain of cement neces
AIRY to win his case In contest he was g
generous as q victim as he was magnanimou
IS victor. Mr.. Tucker spoke further ano
mentioned the long contest over a case IN the
ckbridge Court last year when they wert
opposing counsel. 1t was a beautiful tribu''
aud as he closed referred in touching words L
ne deceased dying with his harness on. DO
MY in his profession, but as a christian IN tn
work of his Master.
Col. Edmund Pendleton, of Lexington. fol
lowed Mr. Tucker. He had come to NANTES
his esteem and respect for the deceased. but II
as very far from his expectation to have any
tugton bar represented here. who knew Judge
sheffey as he was known at his home. With
Mr. Tucker he expressed the feelings entertain
ID there of him. Col Pendleton spoke of the
case referred to by Mr.. Tucker. He was assoc
.ted with Judge Sheffey in that Case, and he
Knew him well in association and when the
we're opposing counsel. He thought he knew
Ills heart almost as we'll as any mau. and never
Knew the slightest disposition on his part to
indulge in unfriendly criticism, He passed
tway without biemish upon his life to meet
the reward that awaits the good and christian
man.
Prof. Chas. A. Graves. of the law Chair OF
Washington & Lee University. spoke next.
he was here with Mr.. Tucker from washing
ton Lee University to pay the respect due
he memory of the deceased. Allusion had
oeen made to the course of lectures Judge
sheffey annually delivered to the lsw ella
there. and IN this respect he could add somt-
thing to what had been previously said. No
rae knew well as he did of the advice apo
counsel 1t was Judge Sheffey's custom to give
young men of The law class. He had for years
relivered this course of Instruction, and fo'
the two last cont. tbuted this valuable work ar
a labor OF love and without pecuniary compen.
sation.
u
Young men were attached to him-nay, loved
aim. The Professor sid that one of the yount
men OF the class. who was In 1t last year, AID
Yesterday of Judge Sheffey. that he (the judge
IN a conservation last year remark ed that he
wished to die with the harness on and he had
bad his wish.
In closing bis remarks, the Professor referred
t., the tender affection which Judge Shefey
manifested at all times for those he loved and
that were endeared TO him by domestic tits.
and the christian feelings which pervaded al
his intercourse. He said that he regretted
Iudse Shelby had not written a bnt,k for tbs
neoedt of the profession he adnrne l. aud per-
aaps he would have done so, but for the severe.
strain The last months of his life had been
upon his physical energies.
The paper read By Major Elder was then
unanimously adopted aud the meeting ad.
journed.
THE AUGUSTA NATIONAL BANK,
Al meeting of the Board OF Directors OF the
Augusta n ,tional Bank. held on the morning
o: The 8; instant. the following proceedings
look p 1ce:-
The Broad of Directors of the Augusta Ma
iional RanR OF Staunron met this morn NJ
under circumstances which surrouad this Ia
s,fnti,n spd the community. with the deep
est sorrow.
manber our respect for the memory and GU
appreciation OF the great abi'iL,. business
career OF the dnu. Hugh w Sn,lfey, wno.
since June 1875 when " was first ofkariz ID.
na- presided over the affairs of tie Angus a
National Bank, a. It's President.
In the death of Judge Sheffev, the commu
nifty in general. the legal profession. aud the
Church. in the Councils of which he was dis
,ingnishHd for emine u services. Will alike
with US feel tina a great man has fallen.
Cnerishing with the ende,rlnz a~s.'ications of
life. the tLnuences and example OF one so
promin ent III all these relations. an who was
Also az Intervals duriu, his loag puolic lifa.
counsellor In the affairs the stale called to
their discharge by the pupultr will. We there
fore enter upon cur renurds tue sense uf our
sprroU when cnutarn ola ing the event whtcn
mas br"ueht US fogethrr: therefore b. IT,
Resolved That IN the d-arn OF Judge. SbefTey,
ms Bauk has sustained great loss n its nFst
aud CONTIGUOUS President. who. with devoted
ability and constant efforts. served its in'er-
ests.
RESOLVED. That this tribute to his memory
be entered of record, and that copy thereof
be transmitted 10 Mrs shelf y and family to
whom in their deep af1ctiun we iSuder cur
symp 1thies and co. -doi-nces.
Resolped, That the Bank building be sintaby
d aptd III morning for thirty days, and, tnat
these proceedings be published in the City
papers.
this BANK. attend the funeral of our deceased
friend IN a body.
THEFaUITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
At a meeting of the Executive B"ard of the
Equity Life Association held Apri 1899. the
fO lowing preamble and resolu ions regarding
the death Of Judge Hugh w. Sht fly, late
President OF the Equity Life Association, were
adopted:
That whereas we recognizes an over ruling
Providence that has rem owed from cur midst
Judge Hugh W. Sheffey, ate President Of this
Association. a man of the strict st integrity
and honor, and whose friendly ind wlse conn
sci, quick and constant discernment of iustic
and rectitIde. will now be lost not ONLY I oar
selves but t., the State, Church, and Fireside,
Therefore ReSnired
lst.-T at this Board desires to express per.
sonally their sincere sorrow At the deat' OF
Judge Shelly, whose death removes from
them true and genial friend.
2nd.-That this Board desires to express their
prof,und sorrow at the de~th OF Ju Ice ~hefiev,
the Preside II of this Association, recognizing
the loss that IT, has sustained, and " hose wise
counsel can b- +srd 40 mnie.
3rd-That this Board desirPs to express their
deepest sy mi by with hi, family, and otder
that copy of these resolutions he sent to
them.
4th.-That these resolutions be en- cred on
the records nj this Association. and publisher
In the CITY y f P Fgxxuoussn Vice President.
J. A. Cooke, sec.
THE oBSEQUIES.
At4 O'Clock yesterday sfternonn the body
| was taken from the residepcesto Trinity Epis.
| copal Church. Accompany ing the remains
| were Rev. william Il. H. Powers and other
members of the family; the pall-b. arers. who
| WcTo LIT. d. W. n IlNOu anu DuUSdTu
ner Jr. Marshall Hanger, Geo M Harrison.
T.. c. Elder. NJ p FINK bouser. w. P. TINS.
Taylor McCoy, Thos d Ransom n. Trout
and " Kinney; the members OF the Bar
| and The Directors and officers OF The Augusta
| National and National Valley Banks.
| The impressive funeral services OF the Epis-
! cnp,l Church were rendered by Rev. " @
| Hullihen. Rector, The Trinity QIartette Choir
| participating in the solemnities