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The following resolutions were adopted:
To Throckmorton Camp, 109, U. C. Ah
Comrades: Taps have sounded. Another light is out.
Another comrade has answered the last roll call. The peer
less soldier and statesman, Lawrence S. Boss has crossed over
the river to rest. The courage of the boy soldier in protect
ing the women and children of the frontier merits high praise.
The gallantry of the Confederate general, winning for him on
the battlefield the proud cognomen, “A Hero of Corinth,”
commands our deepest admiration. The peace officer, bring
ing order and quiet in troublous times to his country exacts
the sincerest commendation. The chief executive officer of
this grand state, bringing peace and prosperity within the
gates of this great empire of Texas, demands our love. A
heroic life has found a fitting finish. His last hours were
spent in inculcating in the youths of our land the same high
spirit of patriotism and love of country which ever animated
him. He has done the best he could; none could do more;
therefore be it
Resolved, That in the passing away of Lawrence S.
Ross one has gone whose youth should be imitated, whose
manhood honored and whose old age should be revered and
loved.
2. That in common with the people of this whole land
we extend to his family our sincere condolence.
Official U. C. V. Notification.
Austin, Texas, January 5.—The following was issued
this evening by the commander of the Western division' of
Texas United Confederate Veterans:
Special Order No. 1.
Headquarters AVestern Division of Texas, United Con
federate Veterans, Austin, Texas, January 5.—Comrades and
Members of the Several United Confederate Veterans Camp