The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-10-05
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The following resolutions, communicated 10 the
Commander. in. Chief, and expressive of the regret
and sympathy Of the officers of the 24th Regiment,
for the loss of their promising ardent, patriotic. and
intelligent young officer, not but find r,elan-
choy and painful response in the heart and the re-
collections of his numerous aud admiring con.pntri-'
oils. Those among US who have had the opporu-
nifty of witnessing his services and department on
occasions similar to that on which now as
sembed, can not but remember the illustrations Of
an amiabe and estimable character in the modest
merit of youth, with I'll its bopes ardor and energy
tempered with wisdom, prudence and stability SOL
dom equalIedb the experience of moturer age.
As n man his character attracted the esteem, tho
confidence, and the admiration Of oil who knew
him.
As an officer, he combined courage with attain
ments-prccsiou with promptitudc-the highest and
most honorable aspirations in his profession. with
the most exemplary Difference TO superior rank.
The Commander-n. Chief, in expressing his ap-.
precaion Of the characier and qualifications Of COL
w. NJ Miller, feels constrained to acknowledge that,
in all his experience Of the military proficiency of
our numerous and gifted officers he has never seen
them surp sscd in any of the same rank and ex-
periencc in his profession.
Deeply lumcnting the deprivation 10 this commit
nifty and to this Brigade, Of such man and such
an officer. lie takes. this occasion of offering his
coincidence and sympathy 10 his bereaved friends
and mourning brother officers; and hereby directs
the Commandant of the Camp, 10 institute nt Deep
Parade tomorrow evening such funeral obsequies as
may suitably express the high respect Of the 5th
Brigade for the virtue and usefulness which he prac-
tised in life.
CAap Cook, Sept %, l842,
At meeting of the officers of the 44th Regiment
S. C. M. Lieut.. Col. L. H. Dinkins was called to
the chair, and Lieut.. John Watson appointed secre-
tary. Lieut. Garden offered the following pream-
Bile and resolutions which re unanimously adopted:
Whereas, relentless Death has visited our ranks,
and stricken down from his high eminencs,. our
much.es,eemed and much-amentrd; late colaman-
DER Col. WILLIAM L. MILLER, we deem il not only
a mournfn privilege, but duty to record a tribute
to his exalted WORTH To US, the officers Of the 44ih
Regiment, to the command Of which he wus promo
ted by our unanimous vote and unqualified approba
ton, his sad fate cannot hc too deeply depored-
Though young ip years. he was matured in the dis. L,
charge of all the duties incident to bis of6oe. His
excellence und gallant bearing nm officer aud asol-
der, his kind department. his nntinchIng discharge
of every duty and his moral worth all combined, en-
dear him to us. Therefore.
Resolred, That in the death of our late comman.
der, Col. William NJ. Miller, we have been deprived
r, G,oia ofI,co md
Resoleed, That his sudden and unexpected death
has filled our hearts with sadness, and that we cher.
ish his memory with affectionate regard.
Resolred, That the State of South Carolina has
sustained in Inn the loss of an excellent officer and
Jealous promoter of the interests of the militia
service. --...
Resolred, That in testimony of our regard for his
exalted worth, we will wear the asual badge of
mourning, during tho present Encampmcnt.
Rcsolued, That we tender our sympathics to his
bercavcd family, and that assurance thereof, copy
of these proceedings be furnished TO them.
RESOLVED, That these proceedings be published in
the newspapers of the day.
[Cnpt. Caleb Williams then offered the following
resolutions as an amendment, which were also, unani
ly adopted r
Be it further Resolved. That we, the officers Of
the I4,h Regiment will assemble at the store cf Col.
William Ncltes, on the 9Th Of October, at 10 OF lock
A. NJ in full Uniform, for the purpose Of marching
10 the grave of deceased commander, and paying
the last houors to his memory.
E Resolved That Col. L. II. Dinkins be requested
to take command Of the officers so assembled, and
conduct the funeral honors according to military
usago.
Resolued, That Lieut. Garden be requested to
deliver an address on the same day, suited 10 Tho
melancholy occasion.
Resolred, That copy of these proceedings be
furnished to his excellency the commander.in' chief.
l.. II. DINKINS, Chairman.
JouN WATSON, Scc'y.
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CAMP COOK, ed Sept. 1s42.