The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-12

a. considered the most finished produc-
tioh OF the Virginia statesiliaii's life. The
corps OF cadets from the Virginia Military
institute attended the service In body.
ASHLAND.
ASHLAND, VA, December ll.-lspecial.l
A large meeting OF the various congrega-
tions and citizens Of Ashland generally, was
held i'm the college chapel, at the call OF
Professor W. A. shepard. mayor OF the
town. tn engage III suitable services In
memory OF the late jefferson Davis. A large
choir. with Miss Fannie Miller at the organ,
rendered beautiful and appropriate Inusic.
PRAYER was offered by Rev. j. i. Whitley.
college chaplain. after which Mayor Shepard
read the Governors proclamation.
The following named citizens made 40.
propriate addresses touching the life anu
character Of the lamented dead chieftaln
Rev. A. r. Holderby, Captain Richard lrby,
If. Il. sutton, Esq, Rev: q. W. Carter,
Professors >mithey and blackwell, Of the
college. After singing the OratOrio, "Ihe
Death of SAUL by the choir. the audience
was dismissed with the benediction. All
business and schools were suspended IN
Ashland for several hours to-day on ac-
count Of the memorial meeting.
EMPoRIA.
EMpoRrA. December special +
Services were held here in the Metno-
dist Church at II o'clock noon 10
dav i'm obedience to the proela-
nation of Governor Lee. The procla'
nation was read by Captain W. ii. Briggs,
chairman Of the meeting. Prayer was Of.
tered by Rev. =. r. Warren, of the Baptist
Church. Aymn, IAN "A ssldier of the
Cross was sung. when the chairman an
nounced Rev. W. +. Bishop, ID. d., as the
orator Of the day.
Dr. Bishop took for his text second sam
uel. Dist chapter and LIST verse, and dlo
great credit 90 himself and honor to the oc'
casion. Rev. Mr.. Warren was next an
nounced. who spoke for a few moments
mainly on the religious character OF Mr
Davis. a good congregation gave me at
tention 10 ali the services. The church wa
draped in mourning.
WILLIAMSBURG.
WILLIAMSBURG. VA, December IL
Special. THE public schools ana city an.
state offices were closed to-day and btisi
ness was suspended, the people repairing u
LARGE numbers 10 the Episcopal Church
where memorial services were conducte,
by the Episcopal and Methodist ministers
1 Interesting and able addresses were de
4livered by ex-Chaplan Lyman Il. Wharton
of the Army of Northern Virginia; non
LYON q. TYLER and Mr.. {. i. Armstcad
An interesting as well as appropriate fea
ture of the occasion was the presence ~
body of Confederate veterans, each wearing
n badge Of mourning. They occupied re
served seats fronting the chancel. ON
mural tablet hung life-like portrait oil TN
dead soldier and statesman.
LYNcHBURG.
l.. LYNcuBURG. Va. December n.-l-pe
cial. To-day has been observed with grea
solemnity by our people and churches II
honor of Jefferson Davis. Tonight tn
military and citizens generally are out Il
full force mt the Opera House, in respons
10 Mayor MansOn's call for public demon
stration. Most impressive addresses wer
delivered by leading citizens, and touching
resolutions in honor OF the dead "er
adopted.
FREDERICKSBURG.
FRFDFRIcKsBURG, Va, December H.
Special. The City Council in body, wit
. Mayor Rowe in charge. Maury camp, u
command of Capt. ID. NJ. Lee, marched III
body to-day 10 church. Last nlght III
Maury Camp met, presided over by Lieu
tenant II. h. Merchant. when the ioll0wln
resolutions were offered by Adjutant !. i
Proctor and adopted. namely:
MnOItdS. III the liDNlbfh'' 49,
has been removed from our midst JeiletAo
! Davis. the first and only Chief Executive 9
the Confederate States. and desiring 70 unit
our sympathy with those Of our southland
therefore. be IL ...,
ResOlred, That We mourn the deatn OF lili
distinguished Confederate chieftaln and ga
liant soldier, who was without fear ana Win
r out reprOach. 49,.
Res6Ircd That while there remains SUI
vtyor who fought under the stars aud barr
and a sympathzer with the Lost cause,
that there will never be found one waniln
: who shall not honor the memory ofJeherho
Davis. ,.
Resofred, That we tender heartfelt sympa
thv TO his beloved family in their sore be
reavement, and pray that our HeaVehi
Father may sustain and comfort them II
their oeep atillction- 49,, 49,.
re Olred That the members OF ms tah
attend In a body the memorial services q
-. Georges Episcopal Church Tomorrow !.
10 NJ and we extend cordial invitation U
/. All ex- Confederates in this city ana adJaeeh
t thereto 10 unite with us on this solemn occa
sion. -, -.
Judge Wallace, chairman OF the commit
tee reported these resolutions:
The citizens here assembled in response y
the proclamation OF the Governor OF virgin
hereby testify their cordial concurrence u
the public demonstration of honor ana auec