The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1862-12-17


leading men Of that body, he deeply sympa
,hized with them in their action, and at al
early day made known his wishes to ente
the services of his adopted State. shOal'
.he unite her fortunes with hrr sister States
Of the South, and promptly obeyed the frs
call of the Governor of the State.
He was first placed in charge Of the de.
fences of the coast, and in selecting and
nroyiding ordnance stores for the State
End subsequently, commissioned as Colone
Of the second regiment Of State troops en-
listed for the war, at the head of which he
fell.
The great issue being made, be was M
longer calculator or economist, but dis
regarding alike the claims Of his young ia
miIy and growing institution and all other
interests, for no man made larger sacrifices,
he modeslly found his post Of duty. In en-
tering the service he fully understood its
responsibilities. He ran after no office, and
cIalnnred for no position, but sought only
to acquit himself Of all the high obligations
of a patriot citizen and soldier.
He arranged as best he could for The con-
tinuance Of his Military Academy. and on
leaving it he was followed to the field by a
long list of his ell-trained Cadets, many
of whom, like their henefactor and instruc-
tor, have sealed with their blood their de-
yotion to their country and its cause. No
line of figures can hardly sum up the value
OF the services rendered TO North Carolina
by Col Tow, in furnishing the State at this
great crisis in its affairs with manly body
d Youthful and ardent instructors for her
unframed soldiers. exciting every where in
the camps Of instruction highbnrn spirit
to excel. lie was indeed no common m IN,
and in short time accomplished much aud
rendered the State. great and lasting servi-
ces. As he had been to his cadets model
soldier, so in his command in the field he
was ever up to the line of duty. prompt, ef-
fcent. and always At his post--lor il is not
now remembered that he was al home but
once after taking charge Of his regiment.
We might here detail something Of his
services in connexinn with his command at
forts Macon and Caswell, AMI in connection
with our army il Virginia in its mastery
retregt under Johnston to York Town. the
battle a, the Seven Pines, and the seven
days fight in front of Richmond, the second
battle of Manassa. and the rapid campaign
through north western Virginia into Mary.
land, in all which he was at the head OF his
regiment; but all this is familiar 10 the pub
lie, and will be incorporated intD the his
tory of the great struggle. by the materials
in the reports of his superior of.
fcrrs.
South Carolina must ever cherish a just
pride in the life and death Of this son, but
North Carolina will enrol his name on the
scroll Of her heroes. with tbnse of her An
derson, Fisher and Meares, and others. and
cherish alike the objects Of his affection and
deyotion-the Institution he planted Du her
soil, and the wife and children Of his love.
: Therefore resolved, That the citizens of
seat Of hi, Military Aca-
DENY and the residence Of his family-heard
with deep and lasting sorrow of the death of
Col. Few on the field of Sharpsburg; and
whilst the army and country have lost u gal
liant officer and an earnest soldier, we mnurn .
his death as friend and neiglbor, just,
upright and kind; the State at large an |
accomplished scholar and instructor Of its
youth; eitlzen useful, liberal, public spi- !
rited and enterprisng.
Resolved, That we tender to Mrs. Tew
snd the family Of onr deceased neighbor and
friend. our heartfelt sympathy in their great I
and order that copy of the pro- 4
'erdings Of this meeting be enclosed 10 her
BY the Secretary.
Resolved, That, with the consent Of Mrs.
Few, we will unite to erect monuhent at
nr near the front of his Military Academy. i
10 record his worth as man, and patriot
Ism as citizen. and that DR.. 4. strudwick,
DR.. Pride Jones and Thomas Webb be APP
pointed committee to collect the funds
md erect the monument.
Resotced, That copy Of the proceedings
't this meeting be sent to Mr.. Heart, the
Fdltor Of the Hilsborough Recorder. for
publication.