The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-08-12
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For the Journal.
Another Hero OF Fort stephenson
has Fallen !--Dcath ana Military
Funcrai tiOuOTs of Col. Bcnjamiu
AtkinsOn--Thc ObseQuies.
The largest funeral c)rega, that was ever
witnessed in this part of the State followed the
remains Of the late CoL. BsNJAMN ATKINSON,
to the grave on the 3 inst.
lie had been for som3!ime greatly debilitated
and on the morning OF The 81 inst, while the
guns at Fremont were laundering their m, jestic
jubilee OF honor to the gallan! defenders and
victor5 Of Fort Stephenson, he
| "Wrapped tho drapcry of his couch about him,
And laid down TO pleasant dreams"
| Among his last expressions was one, which
brought tears to every eye present, aud will by
them, be long remembered. LII reply to the in
quiry of one Of his friends as to how he felt he
replied with evident resignation This is ml
last trip" lie breathed his last in the bosom Of
his family al Providence, Lucas county, Ohio
The Rev. II. WARNER, olIiciated at the religious
ceremonies of the funeral. The deceased was
buried in Gcad, with military honors, un
der the supervision and direction of the "Prov.
idenco Montgomery Guards Cept. J. Dwyre
and the Ciilead Worth Guards" both compa.
mics under the command of Capt d. M. M'Kin.
Icy, of the latter company, as the Oldest com
mSsoned officer present.
His Honor r. b. MEAD, Mayor of Gilcad
chief marshal Of the day, was assisted by A. P
Donaldson, Dr. McGfTin, and J. B. Snvely
Esq The military, their music and colors, were
clothed in mourning and q volley of twelve
guns was fred at his grave. His remains were
attended to their appointed place by procession
Of five hundred citizens, and every one seemed
to feel that another of the fathers he'd fallen a
his post.
The military obsequies being concluded, Capt
Mckinley made the following brief but eloquon
and appropriate address:
Soldiers and Citizns: We have now pait
the last tribute OF respect to our much esteemed
friend, aud the grave has closed over all that il
earthly Of another of the gallant and victor
Gus defenders Of Forts ST tphenson and Meigs
u brave man, pioneer soldier, and an early, in
nuentiul and intelligent citizen of the Maumet
Valley is no more among US f!
1t has been our aim, III the display of to-day
to evidence, as best we could, our appreciation
Of the patriotism, services and worth of thu
gallant dead.
Our deceased friend, through long and usefu
life, enjoyed the confidence and respect of hi
fellow citizens, and was houored by them will
positions OF prominence and trust and in ever,
instance, so comported himself as TO retain
warm place in the hearts of his countrymen
He reared large and respectable family, wht
have honored their parents aud themselves; an,
with baptism of the tears of his relatives an,
acquaintances, he laid himself down
Like a warrior taking his rest,
With his martial cloak around him."
and has been gathered to the garner of his God
full of years and full Of hOnors
let us, who have assisted in doing honor t.
the memory of the soldier and citiz,n to-day
emulate his virtues and cherish the memory o
his gallant deeds that it may be said of cacl
: of us, when in the language of the deceased w
, have taken our I" last trip" that another of ou
esteemed friends and good citizens has fallen il
sight of
The beautiful land beyond the river"
t Peace to his names
r ''Hrw sleep the brave who've gone to rest,
With all their country's wishes blest"
! In behalf of the family and friends of the de
, ceased, we tender to this large and solemn cor
7 vocation of citizens, their heartfelt thanks, fo
the respect shown TO the deceased and to then
selves to-day.
e The benedicton was then pronounced by tn
5 Rev II. Warner; whereupon the processio
was reformed under the direction of the militia
9 ry, and the relatives of the deceased were cor
Quoted to their conveyances at the Grand Rapid
= Hotel, at which place the ceremonies of the OF
. casion concluded. CON-
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