From the Petersburg, Cva) Intelligencer.
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From the Petersburg, (Va) Intelligencer.


DlED--On Saturday, the 4th nst., MIR. A.
s. JEFFRIEs, formerly of Mecklenburg county
in this State, but for the last two years an es-
teemed resident of Petersburg, leaving an af-
fectionate wife and one child, together with a
large circle of attached friends tto mourn
the loss which they have sustained in his
death.


At a call meeting of the petersburg Light
DrGgoonS," held at Friends Hotel, on the
evening of the 9TH Sep'r: The object of the
meeting having been explained by the Chair
man, Capt. MEADE, in an eloquent and feeling
manner, the following Preamble and Resolu-
tons were adopted:


Whereas an all-wise Providence has depri-
we'd lis of one of our beloved comrades, and
brave generous and useful officer; as a means
oftestifying our deep sense the deprivation
and misfortune with which it has pleased Hea-
ven to visit us


Be it Resolved, That we severely and deep
ly feel the loss we have sustained in the
death of our beloved comrade, ACHILLES S.
JEFFRIEs.


Resolved, That the widow and relations
of the deceased have our heartfelt sympa-
thies.


Resolved, That, as a testimony of love and
respect for the deceased, we will wear Grape
on the left arm for thirty days.


Reslved, That copy of these Resolutions
be sent to the widow of the deceased, with
the expressions of our coincidence and SYM
pathy.


Resolved, That the foregoing proceedings
be published in the Petersburg Inteiligencer
and the Statesman.


R.K. MEAD9, Chairman.


F. E. HATCHER, Sec'ry.


Mr.. A. S. Jeffries, the subject of the above
obituary notice, was well known and highly
respected in this community.


The tribute ofrespect, which paid his men,
ory by his companions, was richly merited by
his moral worth and socia. qualities.