The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-21

codidod the statute laws of Virginia in the
years OF 1854. 1855. 1856.
In all the relations Of his lifo Judge
Staples showed himself tO Doe worthy oI
respect. trust. and confidence which were
freely given him by his fellow citizens at
all times.
LAMENTED by ALL.
oe goes to his grave Iamentcd boy an
who knew him and the expressions or
regret at his death were many and sincere
yesterday especially ameng hs legal
brethren.
The first Intelligence Of his death was
received iu the shape Of a telegram Whlch
came 10 his law partner Hon. Beverly j..
Munford. at g.l5 A. NJ, yesterday ana was
as follows:
"Chrsuansburg Va. Aug. 90, 1891.
"B. y. Munford, Richmond. Va;
Judge staples died at ! o'clock ths
morning. y. T. STAPLES
Mr.. \. l.. Staples IS the nephew of the
late Judge Staples, and is prominent
lawyer of Roanoke.
Alr Munford is absent ON his summer
vacation. in Bcnning ON, Vermont, ana
the telegram was opened by his personal
representative MIR. N. ". Anderson, and
promptly repeated to him, at Bennington.
ISIS DEATH a SURPRISE.
Judge Staples had been i'm Christians
burg since the beginning of the sum
practice of his profession, in Richmond,
up tO that time.
Ills health was considered fairly good.
considering his advanced age, ANA the
news of his death viii come as sur
prise 10 his numerous friends ana acs
quaintanccs. who have no further details
OF his death.
lie was i'm attendance upon the late
sessions Of the Democratic convention. az
Roanoke, and though rather feeble was
i'm q oil al
ultios seemingly enjoying the proceedings.
Judge staples Was "a most familiar fig
ure TO every one In Richmond, and was
a most dignihed old gentleman, and
though reserved in his manners, by no
means austere, and unapprOachable
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
Waller h. Staples, son OF Col. Abram
Staples, was born at Stuart, Patrick
county, Virginia In 1896. Having made
considerable advancement ia the schools
of his native mountain village, he entered
tho University of North Carolina, where
he spent two years, and then attended
William and Mary College, Williamsburg,
Va, where he graduated.
Having prepared himself for the law.
and obtaining his majority, he removed
to Montgomery county where he COM
menced the practice Of his profession IN
The office of Hon. William Ballard Pres
ton, Secretary Of the Navy under the adj
ministrauon Of President Taylor.
IN THE LEGISLATURE.
In 1853 and 1854 Mr.. Staples was elected
to the Legislature by his adopted county,
he was Wing elector on the uchet IN
1856 and 1860 and upon the adoption OF tho
ordinance of secession la April le6l Mr..
STAPLES with Hon. William g. Rives,
X. NJ. r. Hunter and Judge Brocken-
brough were appointed by the convention
as representatives. Of the
L.. fl If.r ruI W
where he served until the
of its existence, February y,
1862. when the new government went INTO
effect.
MIR Staples was elected by the people =,
by large majority 10 the House oil hep-
of the Confederacy' and' m
1868. reelected 10 that body, where he
served until the close Of the war.
lie then resumed the practice or his
profession i'm Montgomery county.
MEMBER OF SUPREME COURT
In February. 1870. upon the restoration
of civil government In Virginia. he was I
elected by the Legislature as one on the |
Judges Of the Court of Appeals receiving !
the highest vote OF any ot the candl- |
dates. except Judge Moncure.
At the expiration OF ms term In lssz |
the Readjuster party having large |
ma aiOritv In the State, Judge Staples ana J
his associates on the bench were not re- /
elected.
I'm 1854 Judges staples ana Eurks ana |
Major John ". Rely now Judge OF the !
Court OF Appeals. were appointed a com
uittee OF revisers to cOdlfy the statute 1
laws Of the State.
I'm three years they completed the work. |
which is embodied I'm what is known as
the code OF Virginia 1Ss1"
since the war Judge Staples had been
ar ardent Democrat. had several times I
the state. and had been twice
a presidential electOr.
NOT A POLITICAL AsPIRANT.
while on the Supreme Bench he could
have received the nomination for Cover
nor on two occasions. ana for Attorney
General. but he steadiastly adhered