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The memory of Ex-President Tyler.

--In addition to the public observances else where noticed, it is proper to say that all the State offices were closed on Saturday by the Governor's order, and will be closed on the day of the funeral. The following is an extract from the proceedings of the Hustings Court.

It being announced to the Court by R. T. Daniel, Attorney for the Commonwealth, that the Hon. John Tyler, representative of this district in the Congress of the Confederate States, had departed this life, the Court desire to give enduring expression to their deep regret for the lose of a fellow citizen as distinguished for long and eminent public services as for the virtues that adorned his private life--

Resolved,That the sympathy and condolence of the members of the Court and its officers are tendered to the family of the deceased in this afflicting event.

Resolved, That these proceedings be entered of record and published in the city papers, and that the Court do now adjourn.

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