Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-06-18

The deceased was the eldest son of the
late General Samuel Ringgold. Of Wash
ington county, MARYLAND His mother
WAS the daughter Of Gen. John Cadwala-
der. of Philadelphia; a distinguished
citizen in the days Of the Revolution.
He entered the army. as Lieutenant Of
ARTILLERY, IN July, 1918, having graduated
al West Point, with much honor; being
one OF the five whose names were record.
ed as the most distinguished in the class
lie was al once selected by Gen. Scout
as one Of his aids; and served in that
capacity several years, and ever enjoyed,
IN very eminent degree, the confidence
and friendship Of that distinguished sol
der. Pending the disturbances in South
Carolina. in the year 1892. the decease /
was there on duty. and he has frequently
expressed his heartfelt qualification at
the peaceful termination of The unhappy
difficulties between portion of the gal.
liant people of that State and the general
government. When the Indian war oc.
Cured in Florida. the deceased. then a
Captain Of Artillery, was there on duty;
"N''S'y III SfllOuS SGIVlCtS,
until the wasting effects Of the climate
had SO impaired his health thu, he was
prosiratsd by disease. For smeritoripus
services" in tina. campaign. he was re-.
warded by the rank OF Bfevei Major
lie was afterwards selected by the Major
General Commanding. chief to organize
a corps of F.ving Artillery, and he paid
every possible attention to the instruction
and discipline of this arm of the service.
How fslIhlully he performed his duty, in
This respect. the wonderful performances
Of his admirable corps at Fort McIlenrv
and other places. and on the field Of
Pdfo .Hho-fully attest.
He never recovered from the effects Of
his exposure during the Florida campaign,
and when ordered from Fort MciIenrv To
JOIN the army in Texas, the experienced
surgeon al this post strongly insisted
upon his physical inability TO go through
with the campaign. But he strengthened
himself for duty, and as far as known
here. he was never fnr an hour. unfit for
service since he lief, the Fort He fell in
the fierce battle of The Sh inst, the same
ball killing his horse under him, and
wonnding him MORALLY.
The deceased was an accomplished
gentleman, beloved by his friends. and
truly respected by all who knew him.
lie was devoted to his profession. and
justly appreciated the high responsibilities
of an officer in command. He rigidlv
enforced discipline, at all times aud in all
things; and Vet. probably. no officer had
more entirely the respect, the confidence
and the alfeclionale regard Of all his 9th
cefs and men, than the gallant soldier of
whom ;his brief sketch is given.
the deceased, in letter to his imme.
date friends. written just "a the army
was about 10 march for camp Isabel, (bui
which letter was received only since the
sad intelligence Of his falD spoke of the
extreme probability OF a serious rencontre
with the enemy. and expressed sure con-
fidence in the triumph of our gallan. lillle
army. But with characteristic GOODNESS
he also advered to the great probability
Of his own fall in battle; and. in aniicipa.
ton of that event he made brief will,
which was enclosed in that letter.
HIS patriotic words to The friendly off
Ger who came To his assistance ought moi
TO be forgotten:-"don'i stay with me:
you have work to do: go ahead"
Such was the late Major RINGooLD:
and many such brave and galan, men
make our army, small a, il Is, an invinc
ibe host.