A meeting was called by the Southern citizens of the town and preparations made for a suitable burial at 1 o 'clock on Thursday. Long before the appointed time our streets were thronged with people from all sections of the county, who had come to witness the solemn ceremony. At 2 o 'clock the remains were conveyed to the Methodist Church, where an impressive and eloquent funeral oration was delivered by Rev. Dr. Nicholson. The number of spectators at the church was variously estimated at from 1,000 to 1,500. After the exercises at the church were concluded the procession repaired to the cemetery, where they deposited the remains of the brave but unfortunate soldier, who died while nobly battling in defense of his country and his country's cause.
Abolitionism never enter, and where peace and harmony reign forever.
The name of the soldier was A. Kyle. It was stated that he belonged to Company C, 18th Regiment Louisiana Volunteers . He was of dark complexion, had black hair and eyes, and was well formed. He was six feet three inches high. It is an obelisk, four feet high.