Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-22
DEATH OF JUDGE McCuE.

| Judge John Howard McCue, who had been
long In declining health. died at his home in
this city in the afternoon of the 18th instant
| aged sixty-seven years. He was of family
| i'd entitled with the history of Augusta county
| from earliest times. He inherited and exem-
| plihed the strongest traits of character. Their
description of his character, his associations,
and all that adorns a man. and the beautiful
tribute to his memory adopted by his brethren
| of the Bar Association, which we annex, rem
ders supereros atory any eulogy by us. He was
| a graduate of Washington College and also of
the University of Virginia and chose the pro-
fession of the law. Immediately thereafter. be
commenced the prosecution Of his profession in
Nelson county, whore he MAJ ried Miss Signora
c. E. Wills, highly accomplished young lady.
H er parents were of Nelson families and like
the ancestry of her husband in Augusta were
foremost among the citizens of Nelson in agri-
culture, commercial pursuits, and classical at
tainments. of whom is her uncle Professor Will
liam e. Peters, of the Universi Y of Virginia.
Judge McCue was called to the bench In 1870.
when the legislature got the new government
of the State to work. 1t is unnecessary to speak
of the ability, the learning. and the integrity
which characterized his service in that station.
Some years ago. he removed to Staunton
his profession here, attracting 10 himself the
confidence and esteem so forclbly mentioned
In the tribute of respect referred to. He was
for several years counsel for the Western Luna
tic Asylum. Mrs. McCue and seven children
survive him. The sympathes of the entire
community will afford all the comfort that sin
cere friendship can contribute.
The funeral services took place on the morn
ing of the 18th instant from Trinity Episcopal
church, Rev. w @. Hullihen, Rector. The
pall-bearers were Judge ]. N. Hendren. Judge
]. W. Green Smith, DIR. Coos. Walker, Hon.
A. H. Fultz. 8. M. Yost, j. L. Peyton, Geo. nj.
Harrison, j. G. Shields
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
On the forenoon OF the 10Th Instant the
Staunton Bar assembled n the Court house,
when Judge Grattan of the City Court called
to order. and announced the death of Judge
McCue in a brief address OF touching and SYM
pathetic utterances.
Chas E. Kemper, ESQ, was requested to act
as Secretary.
Mr., George NJ Harrison, in feeling terms, re-
ferred to the event. and then prese lsed the fol-
Iowing:-
Judge John Howard McCue departed this life
at his home in this city, yesterday evening at
half past two O'Clock. and this ,r has met TO
pay the last sad trlbute of respect aud friend
ship for another honored member.
Judge McCue possessed many NOBLE traits OF
character, and his ltfa was gracad by many OF
the virtues that most adorn and dignity hu
manity. He was kind and courteous to all with
whom 10 came in contact.
He generous tn a sult, evar really 10 re-
spond to the appeal ct sorrow or sufe Ing from
whatever quarter 1T night come.
He was gentle and tender in his feelings, ana
at the same time as bravs as the bravest.
He bore no malice, but readily forgave and
4 II of ais aspirations and thoug hts were ex
Allied. He viewed things from no low plane
and with mean or unworthy a'S ne hao no
HIS Integrity was iucorruptibIe, and his hon
or never questioned or doub ed,
known Hs VS. faithful to all tas interests
conf ied to him, and no clients ever nad
braver more determined. or chlvairous DE-
fender of their rights than iona HoSarh NC
Cue.
1t is sad to reflect that we shall z o more hear
his kind aud cordial greeting, or feel toe warm
grasp of the hand so recently given In sincere
friendship; but such IA life-so 5000 passetn IL
away and we are gone
With unaffecteu sorrow and sympathy Tor
the family of our Diseased brother. we the
members OF the Staunto Bar, unite In Inc 1oi-
loving resolutions
l. That in the death of 1u3ge Mc0ue, the
mem hers of this Bar have Lost an associate END
friend whose memory they will cherish with
sentiments of sincere sff-c' ion.
press our estimate OF his Character and virtues
! g. That we will attend the funeral OF our oe.
ceased brother. and wear the usual oaose Vi
mourning for thirty days.
4 That copies of the resolutions De present
ed to the courts of this city and county with the
request that they be eutecet OF record
s. That the Secretary transmit a copy OF the
same to the family of the deceased with eA-
pressions of our sympathy.
That the city papers be REQ uestaa 10 puo-
Iish these proceedings
Major 7. G. Elder fl, o we'd the rea dtnS OF the
resolutions by Mr.. Harrison with remar&s, IN
which he paid a fitting tribute to the deceased,
and expressed his high admiration of his char
acter.