Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
DIED.
OF Diptheria, at Fishersvile, October 25th. JOHN,
son of Jacob Speck, in the l4th year of his age.

DIED.
OF Dpthera, at Fishersville October 25th, JOHN,
son of Jacob Speck, in the 14th year of his age.
At Fishersville, October 29th, Mrs. HANNAH wife of
John Bazdell, aged about so years. -
She was for many years consistert t member of the
Presbyterian Church For several years she had been
great sufferer But with christian patience and hope
she passed away and has gone, confidently believe
from the furnace of atdictlon to crown of glory.
Of Dptheria, at Fshersv1lle, Augusta county, on
the 14th october last, CoRNELIA g. aged years. and
SAMUEL BRADFORD, aged 6 years.-both children of
Mrs Laura M. Wilson.
Thus in the day, and within the same quarter
of an hour two lovely children have been smtten bv
DEATH
In Huntersville, recently, of Typhoid Fever and
Diptheria VIM. II FIRrIG, aged 13 years and months
JOS A. FIRTIG, aged IL years and months; JANE s
L. FIRTIG, aged years and months
These lovely children died within a few DAYS of
each other They had been brought up to love and
fear God, and when in health were in the habit of
each one offering short prayer in the family circle,
before retiring at night God has doubtless taken
them home to glory. M. D. D.
October 18th, near Waynesboro', Augusta county.
JOHN L. BAsKIN, son of Mrs Rachael Baskin, in the
18th year of his age
He was member of the Fishersville Rifles, brave
soldier, and beloved by his officers and comrades His
brother-James w. Baskn-was killed at his side in
the great battle of Manassas, where he escaped un-
harmed to nger only for little while and then fall
by disease Thus passed away two true soldiers and
a widowed mother has been twice smitten bv sorrow
May she be sustained and comforted by the God of
mercy In whom she trusts
At his residence in Staunton, on the 29th day of
October last, PATRICK O'DoNNELL, of wound received
in the great battle of Manassas.
The deceased member of the West Augusta
Guard aud one of the first to shoulder his musket in
defence OF his country. Though humble man,
hardly known to the world, his memory deserves to
be cherished and praised by all for whose defence he
offered up his life.
The writer of this tribute knew him well in peace
and fought by his side, and can say no braver man
ever lived, no truer patriot died than Patrick
O'Donnell. With heart full of the generous i'm
pulses of his noble race, he was beloved by all who
knew him. Would that he could have lived to reap
the fruits of his bravery God has disposed differ
emily, and He will take of the bereaved widow
and fatherleSS children. B.
At the house of his brother-in-law, Mr.. Jonathan
Brown, near Greenvllle in this county, the Sd day
of October last, JAMES W. QUARLEs, the 26th year
of his age.
He was the of the late Peter Quarles and Maria
f. Quares, of Caroline county. He Joined the Bap-
tst Church of Mount CARMEL in his native county
when about IA years of age and was baptized by Rev
L. Allen. He belonged to Col. Taliaerro s command
Company A, Louisa Rifles, 23d Regiment Va Volun
teers He among the first to go to protect Wes-
tern Virginia. in Gen. Garnett's disastrous re-
treat; took Typhoid Fever and died. His companions
in arms bear honorable testimony to his worth.
And alas the evanescent columns of newspaper
is the only place where the epitaph of brave soldier
who laid down his life for his country Is inscribed
except in the hearts of his friends.
- Richmond Dispatch and Religious Herald
please copy.
Of Camp Fever October 3lst, 1851 at his residence
at Mcdowell, Highland county, Va, Capt FELIX H.
HULL, in the 39th year of his age.
In the death of this estimable man, the community
in which he lived sustans a loss we'll nigh irrepara
BILE. For several years he served his county as
prompt and efficient member of the court
He was Jealous advoeate-of the Temperance cause,
faithful and competent Sabbath School Supernt ten
dent an industrious and energetic Ruling Elder in
the Central Union Presbyterian Church
AS Captain of Volunteers in the service of Virginia.
hewas among the first who marched to.the defence of
the Northwest and participated in all that was endur
ed by volunteers in their retreat from Grafton
Philippe, and Laurel Hill. At Camp Barlow, in the
county of Pocahontas he contracted the fever. He
came home with the hope that his health would be
speedily restored, but Notwithstanding the assduous
attentions of his devoted family sympahzing friends
and physicians, his disease assumed malignant form
and after much intense suffering, it pleased God to
take him to himself. For several days Immediately
preceding his death he less derious, but
during the lucid intervals he was heard to utter
expressions like these, 'Jesus will reward the faith
ful; u yes, Jesus will reward the fathful-this is
my only hope"
''Alasl and did my Saviour bleed,
| And did my Sovereign die"
On the first afternoon of November his remains we're
to the grave and the turf gently placed upon
bosom while the faded leaves were falling around.
| and the winds of Autumn blended their dirge-like
meanings with the sighs and lamentings of the be-
| reaved and orphaned.
ton is truly dark and past finding out at present. and
it not for the words of the blessed Redeemer,
who spake as never man spake to those who mourn it
would be hard to be resigned eLetnot your heart be
troubled; ye believe in God believe also in me- -
1"What 1 do thou knowest not now, but thou shalt
know hereafter" W. T. P.
On the 9th September, at the residence of his ia
ther, near Greenville, JOHN B. HAwPE, Sergeant OF
the Augusta Lee Rifles"
He seized with Typhoid Fever whilst in camp at
Greenbrier RIVER and was brought home by his broth
er about three weeks previous to his DEATH Thus has
passed away in the prime of life who was endear
ed to large circle of friends and acquaintance by
whom his memory will be long and tenderly cherish
ed. He was the ornament of meek and noble spirit,
gentle and kind, but-"Death loves a shining mark"
/ lie has left a beautiful and fragrant memory which
shall ever be embamed in our hearts Although great
sufferer no murmur ever escaped his lips, but he
yielded up, with calm resignation, his pure soul to
God who gave it. We have to hope that he is
now in Heaven among the blest. He was the joy of
the fond hearts of his parents but they weep not
those without hope, for he left with them the sweet
consolation that he was not found unprepared Tho
his earthly existence closed suddenly doubt he
has passed in safety deaths cold wave and now
ENJOYS "a home in Heaven" He died noble DEATH,
and the cold sod lightly upon the youthful pa
triots bosom. When the Sprlng time comes again
he will be s'far away,"-never more will he minge
with us in scenes of pleasure. He among the
first to go in defence of his country. Little did we
think when he left his dear home full of life and vigor
that so soon he would be brought back to die. Fa-
ther, mother sisters and brothers permitted to
minister to him on bis dying bed. Surely God hath
been mindful of them in their deep afllctlon" Be-
yond the pass of shadows aud this vale of tears
we'll meet him again. and we'll say to our hearts, be
stlll-It is God let Him do what seemeth good in His
sight Another bright link is added to the golden
chain another flower has gone bloom in the para
disc of God May this dispensation of God be blessed
| to his young companions and may each member OF
this bereaved family seek from God those consultations
which He alone give. sslhe Lord gave and the
Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name OF the
Lord"
"With US his name shall live,
| Through long succeeding years,
Embalmed with all our hearts can give
Our praises and our tears. s.