Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1862-10-22
In sIemuriam,

Old EdgeGed again mourns her gallant deas
fallen on every field. Never before has her Htrsi'
been salder or her note more plaintive. Among
her chosen sons, even whom deaths shots de"
,hickcst and patriotic bloc: :iowcd rcddest, ,as
noblo TOMPKINS.Lus :.4ii>a i. the very van OF
her most honorcd and gallant soldiers.
Captain ROBERT W. ToMPklNS was tie
youncos, son of Col JAHEs ToxrklXs of Edge
field, and the cA,:c' 4! .'s.:,l' n!;p had received
the hcncdiction of their venerable tather when
parting for the tented field.
Capt T. was graduated at columbia, ;. u, III
1855, and Immediately thereafter applied bimso"
to the study Of tho law. Soon after his admission
to the Bar he formed n partnership with NJ. Z.
BUTLER, Esq., lncw the gallant. Colonel OF the
Hampton Legion Cavalry under Gen. SrrAEr)
and at once took rank amongst the toremo OF MS
Peers Iad.e 50 conspicuous was no both Ms t"
application AMI ability in the practice OF his pro-
fession, that COL JAMES +. CAERoLIr (noT dl7-
tn-ui:hed Chancellor Of South Csrolina,) thon IN
the ,ipsness of judicial ability and tho full tide Of
successful practice. selected him as hi' junior
partner This post he filed with ability ra:il tho
eleva;ion..to the Chancery Bench OF h's Senior
Afterwards. AMI up to the time Of entering the
Army, he enjoyed, In connection with hitu who
now cEers feeble tribute to his iucmory, M
honorable and successful practice.
Frank and manly in tho details OF his profess
sion, he had gained the confidence AMI eseem Gl
his clionts. Generous and genial with li' friends.
he had won their devotion md atiectiea. RedUlent
with the amenities and cUurteSieS of life, he WA
justly the pride Of kis relatives and the adtnirs-
ton Of his comrades.
lie was tho better Of any individual in TINT
which constitutes the good citizen even according
10 the strictest definition of the s;reat Roman:-
" Obedience to the law Indeed, in all the rela-
tions Of life, he was as remarkahle for his gentle
drmeanor MS his modest department.
4 civilian by choice and educuson, he did not
hesitate TO respond to the call Of his invaded State
and whom the loud rcvcile OF war heat the brave t"
the C"Ioms of their Country, no more gallant nor
noble soldier rallied to her standard. Even when
the mobiles, Of her sons were crowding To the altar
bringing with them the offerings OF atout arns
and loyal hcarta, no purer :sni tasn his laid ist
tribute on her hnllowcd shrine.
IIis indeed was patient sacrifice. Al msnns.
sss, q, Seven Pines, at Chickahominy. Mt Cedar
Run. IT Manassas No. .. Death hed the bravo
,nan bu, ut Sharpcshurs met him once and forever
The Citizen, the Officer, the Soldier has fallen.
but fallen honurnbly. callantiy. -l"r"us!y. strck-
Ell down ri the head Of his noble Company. in
tlr very van q. battle; fallen r,iSt the rpsh "f
arms ami the roar "f Artillery, even where he
fell lie ay.-:hc.e where he lay le ;el---his sword
beneath him. his Country's fag above him, his
back I, earth and his face L, Heaven. The las;
aouni that met hia ear Was the glad shout Of VIE
tory; In. last sight :l!st gl'llened his eye, the
proud ..,g Of biz Company: the laf hope on
certh, til. plant banner Of iis Country Bc-
ne.th her smcrc.. fpI he FELL even in the very in
,reuchment nr liberty. his dying :,snd stil' Sras
in. hi; faithful sword. In life he Eal worn II
well, and in death i; had won hiin +1lt!rr't
grave and = hero's cpitaph. .
For him, and for his gallant comrades faller.
Orheius beni>on
"oT sll Christian s.a's pray 'i"'. ti:l il" h Ee.
son ASs0cIE.