The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-10-16
OUR HEROES

I GEN. N. p. PEARCE, OF Arkansas. one
Of the heroes Of Oak Hills. is native of Cald.
well county, Kentucky. and was born july
goth, 1928. Through the influence Of Hon,
Linn Boyd be was sent to West Point in
1916, whereh he graduated with honor ia 1850.
He was commissioned as Lieutenant aud ap-
pointed 10 the Eth infantry, in which he
served until 1858, when he resigned his com
mission, having married 10 1858 an Arkansas
lady. He retired TO private life, locating in
Benton county, but when LincnlR's procla-
nation was published, he offered his sward
q Arkansas, and was appointed Brigadier-
General. Through his own exeriions, he mr.
gained four regiments, and commanded them
at the battle ii Oak Hills. where his emf.
nent services have already been made known
Since the battle, ewing to spme action Of
the Military Board Of Arkansas. body that
seems TO be generally execraied lie disband.
ed his command. aud his business at Rieh.
Inond IS tor the purpose Of reorganzing il
We trust he viii accomplish the task.
GEN. STERLING PRICE. tsays the
Memphis, Tenn. Avalanche. D who is Ma.
ior General 10 the Confederate service, and
now in Missouri. attracting large share o
public attention BY his brilliant successes, il
native Of Virginia. and by occupations TO.
bacco planter, IN Charlton county, Mo. Hs
IS about City years Of age. over six feet ia
ght, Of large build and stately presscne
His manners are extremely polished, gentle
and dignihed; but his heroic personal cour.
age, so conspicuous al the battle near Spring
field, and his iron hrmness. are disclosed b,
his eyes and MASSIVE chin. He is striking,
temperate, and exemplary IN al lie relation,
Of life. His most Distinguishing character
istics are sound, cautious judgment. aud en-.
ergy in action. Modest. making no preten.
sions TO brillisncy or superioriis. he seek.
always to bring TO his aid all the talent 90
experience Of others within his reach; one ii
his FIRST act as Major General was to select
for his Adjutant an experienced officer who
had resigned from the U. 5. Army, aud whom
he had previously known only by reputation.
Naturally tacitum and secretive. ne makes
II difficult for the enemy 10 discover his plans.
An excellent judge Of men, he selects his
ceunssllors carefully and sparngly. In adj.
diton he has the prestige Of success.
In 1916 Sterling Price resignedh his seat as
representative from Missouri in the TAI.
ted States Congress. 10 take command OF a
regiment Of volunteers from that State IN The
Mexican war. He greatly distinguished him.
self 10 the battles in New Mexico and Chi
huahna. When, 10 I847, Congress deter
mined to increase the regular army. with
Two new Brigadier. Generals, one Of those
appointments was offered % Jefferson Davis.
aud on iis decension was rendered 10 and
accepted By Col. Prlce, who suryed during
tie remainder of tie war ss General VI the
regular army. Had be retained The posiiien,
he would now be sefior N rank tu all lils Of
hcers on the Southern side.
Though neither trimmer noran intri-1er,
he has never been candidate ior political
station wIthost obtaining it. IL Mexico. as
more resently in Missouri. he never com
handed in battle tat he did not win. The
Misscuriahs are rallying 70 bin in mass. By
the latest. though perhaps exaggerated state.
ment. Of tie Lincoln presses, he has now
10000 men under hrs command.
This Distinguished man i sometimes con
founded with Thoma. d. Price. 81 Missouri.
once General ID the iailita. and u .ny years
ago, Lieutenant Governor II tie state. aud
now a supporter Of the Lincoln government.
they are antipoies ID many respects. partie-
alafly 10 politics.