The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-02-25
Death of Capt. c. p. Evans.

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From that paper, and from tie pen of hi
associate, Mr.. Vernon, we take the followin
notice:
GAIT. C.P. EvASs.-It is with feelings c
sorrow that We announce that our friend an
colleague GAIT. {. p. Evans, with whom W
have been associated for the last nine years
departed this life at the re >idcncc of his sister,
in West Chester few minutes afer tire
o'clock, last Sunday afternoon. 4 few month
ago he presented all the appearances of 70
bust and vigorous health, but taking a ba
cold, that most fatal ola diseases, consnmp
lion, was rapidly developed, and last Octobc
he left this city for the purpose of visiting hi
friends in West Chester and making the re
Gnslte preparation fora Journey to the South
Bat alas, so rapid was the progress of distasc
he was compelled to abandon the undertaken,
and Notwithstanding the most ass'luous at
tcntion of his devoted sisters ami friends. h
continued to grow weaker and weaker, unti
he snnmrns came. and he quietly and peac,
fully sank to rest.
Captain Evans, was born in Mon goincr;
county, Pa, bat while yet lad his famil,
removed 10 West Chester, and he there resi-
dca until he reached man, estate. InJanua
~, 1911, he came to this city, and tool
charge of the Republican.
In l247 hi; brave spirit led him to Ike Lat
tie fields of Mexico, having received fron
President Polk a commission in Company +
of the tn Regiment of the United State.
.\rny. The manner IN which he reformed HI,
duty az Il soldier is we'll known: bat. it may
no; be amiSs TO glan:c over his career, brio
AMI Gallant, On these fields where lie won lau
rclS.
He participated in the stycal ba tbs at IL,
cry of Mexico, which terminated in Tie cap
ture Of that place, and indeed ended the war
Who docs not remember the anxiety for tn,
fac Of our army, thousands Of miles f.,lr
home, in the heart ofan encmy's country, .
gallant and noble band, and of that band oul
lamcntcd friend was most brave and daring
mcnl or. We remember we'll with what
pleasure we saw the announcement in Tie eff
cial bulletin that Lieut.. Evans was deserving
Of COMMUNICATION. There at the bloody bat.
ties Of Contrcras and Churrbusco he won iul
himsclf fame, and for his adopted State hon.
or. lie was the only commissioned officer
from Delaware, who remained with his com
pany fom first to last, and who participated
i'll the battles Of the valley Of Mexico.
At Moline del Rcy, where fourteen thou,
sand Nexicans were dlfatcd by onc.fourth OF
that number Of Americans, Captain, then
Lieutenant EVANS, was in the front rank:
when The s.orming party rushed i'll to take
possession ofihiS dearly earned position, where
one fourth Of his comrades had fallen, Cap
tain EVANS was the second man to cncr the
work and receive the sword of u Mexican Off
Ger. AZ ChapulVcpoc he took command his
own and Of Lieut.. MOTIFS company, and again
received the commentator Of his commander.
He also held the responsible position Of Quar-
ter Master Of the RI g;incnt, after the surrcn-
dor Of the city, and returned in charge Of his
,.araay, TO N,w York, in August, 1913.
Foriis bravery perceived the B:rvct rank
Of Captain, ana The Legislature Of this State
presented him handsome sword. In ISL
he was elected Mayor Of this city, and in 1852
lie declined Icing candidate, lrttrrring the
quicI Of private life To the vcXa.iuas Of Official
station. BY his bravery, he won laur,ls; and
by his u,lani'y. the respect and honor lis
fellow ciiizns. We cannot refrain from no
lcng the ahscnccim his nature Of all DISPOSE
ten to magnify his own exploits. Iewas as
modest as brave Few mon would have born
such ACCOMMODATING honors wi h such singular
humility. Although most intimately associa.
ted with him, we never heard one boasful
word. The evidence of his bravery, the &c.
count OF lis deeds Were not CLEANED from his
lips but from the official notes Of the com.
mandcls Of his regiment who were eye wiz.
ncsscs CT his galantry.
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