Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01
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THE LATE MAJOR RINGCOII


The deceased the eldest son OF the late General
Samuel RinRgold, Of Washington County Maryland His
mother was daughter OF General John Cadw aadcT, OF
Philadelphia distinguished CITIZEN the days Of the
Revolution
He entered the army, Lieutenant Of Artillery in Ju
w. 1915 having graduated West Point with much honor;
being Of the five whose recorded az the
most distinguished Of the class. lie once selected
by Cen Scott as Of his aids and served that capa
city several years, and enjoyed in very EN- de-
the confidence and friendship Of that distinguished
soldier Pending the disturbances in South Carolina in
the year 1892 the deceased there duty and he
frequently expressed his heartfelt gfauca tho peaceful
termination Of the unhappy difficulties between portion Of
the gallant people Of that state and the general
When the Indian occurred 10 Florida, the deceased
then Captain 81 Artillery, there on duty; actively
employed, m various services until the wasting effects Of
the omre had 90 impaired his health that he prostra-
ted by Aease. For mertorous services" in that cam
paign no rewarded by the rank Of Brevet Msjor e
was Afterwards selected by the Major General Command
ingin-Chie 10 oRanze a corps Of Flying Artillery and
he paid every possible attention the instruction and dis
cPiine Of this Of tue service How faithfully he per-
formed his duty In this respect the wonderful performances
Of his admirable corps Fort McHenry and other places
aud on the field Of Palo Alto-lully ATTEST
He never recovered from the effects Of his exposure du
unz the Florida campaigns and when ordered from Fort
McHenry join the Army in Texas the experienced Sur
go'n az this post strongly insisted upon his physical inab
10 60 through with the campaign. But he strengthened
himself Tor duy, and a. aT known here, he never
for an hour unfit Tor service since be left the Fort lie
fell IN the fierce battle Of the 9Th inst the same ball killing
his horse under him, and wounJng him MORALLY.
The decessed was an accomplished gentleman, beloved
BY his friends, and truly respected by all who know h
lie wos devoted 90 bis profession, and Justly appreciated
The high responsibilities Of an officer in command lie RIG
idly enforced discipline oil times and in oil things; and
yei probably officer had entirely the respect the
condolences and the aeoonao regard Of a his officers and
enr than the gallant soldier Of whom this brief sketch
given.
The deceased, In letter 10 his immediate friends writ
ten Just ns the army about march Tor Camp Isabel
tbui which letter was received only since the sad no
Rence oi hrs ialD spoke of the eGuomo probability II
cous rcnoonro with the enemy, and expressed sure
hdence IN the triumph of gallant huic army. But
with characteristic GOODNESS no also advofiod the great
probability Of he fal In baue snd, in anticipation
ol that event, he made brief will, which enclosed
IN that letter.
He patriotic words the officer who came to his a.
Hsanee ought not 10 be forgotten Don't stay with me
You have work 10 do 90 ahsad.r
such was Msior Ringgold and many such brave snd
gallant men make our army, sms a. IL is nvineibo
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