Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-07-31
Death of Col. Fisher.

The rumor we gave in our last of the death of
COL Charles F. Fisher, in the battle of Manassas, is
confirmed He fell at the head Of his regiment,
gloriQlsly fighting for his native land. We have
various accounts of the manner of his death but
our correspondent at Manassas, Capt. York, states
that he fell at the head of ravine, near Shermans
battery while leading, it is presumed, the two right
flank companies into the hottest of the fire. He is
said to have given his watch and sword to his SER
want before entering the rayine. He was instantly
killed. the ball entering his forehead and coming out
at the back of his head His hat shows the mark Of
the ball, the rim having been split in front, and the
band cut behind. His remains reached this place
on Wednesday morning last, ola Goldsborough, on
their way to Salisbury, his native town. The cars
we're draped in mourning, and his body was atten-
ded by some of the officers of the regiment and sew
eral of the officers of the Road who were much at
tached to him. Capt Coles company, Of Col Pet
tgrews regiment by order Of the Governor, accom-
panied the remains from this place to Salisbury.
COL Fisher, we suppose was about 4S years Of
age We believe he was for a year or two at West
Point and that he afterwards prepared himself for
the practice of the law. He edited for year or SO
a paper in Salisbury. He was an able and accom-
plished writer, and good speaker. He was men,
Der of the State Senate in 1856 55 and distinguish
ed himself by his earnest advocacy of liberal sys-
tenn of internal improvements. Soon after, he was
called to the Presidency of the North Carolina Rail-
road, in which capacity he evinced great energy Of
character and business talents of high order. lie
resigned this position but few weeks since to take
command ofthe splendid regiment which was raised
mainly by his own exeIt tons
His regard for his msn, and his efforts to render
them comfortable, knew no bounds. Our CORES
pondent-one of his own officers, who writes from
Winchester under date Of the 1Sth-speaks in the
warmest terms of his devotion to the SERVICE and Of
his unwearied efforts to provide for his men. Col
Fisher was of ardent temperament, frank in his In
tercourse with others, unaffected in his manners
modest, and brave. 1t was natural, therefore, thai
he should have many friends He has fallen glori'
ously in noble cause. 1t is believed that he was
slain before the victory was fully won, while en-
gagged IN sustaining the heavy pressure on the lef
wing of our army. Cold and still, he was conveyed
from the field, and heard not the exultng shouts Of
his comrades as they pursued the flying foe; but
he died at the post of duty at the head Of the men
who loved him like brother, and his sensitive
spirit was spared the pain Of Witnessing the suffering
and the wounds Of such of them as were stricken in
battle. Very dear is his memory to all our people.
"'Tis come-bis hour of martyrdom
In freedoms sacred cause has come;
And though his life hath passed away
Like lightning on q stormy day,
ct shall his death-horr leave a track
Of glory, permanent and bright,
To which the brave of after-times,
The suffering brave, shall long look back
WitE proud regret,-and BY its light,
Watch through the hour Of slavery's night
For vengeance on the oppressor's crimes"