Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-08-27
OBITUARY NOTICES.

Killed on the battle field at Eysons Mills Thursday
REARrsrIELD son of Dr. Wesley Ieal tsfed of Wake Co.,
N G. 1t becomes my painful and melancholy duty to
cord the demise of this valuable young man: When but
a YOUTH he gave evidences of such sprghtness of mind
that his father determined to give him the best opporuni
ties for receiving finished education. Accordingly, he
matrcuated at Randolph Macon College in 1862 in the
eighteenth year of his where he graduated after four
years of study with high distinction While at Col
lege he gathered around him circle of friends who will
remember his suavy of manners aud nobility of character
long they live So correct he in his department.
that he not only the confidence and love of his fellow
students but the endearng attachment of his venerable
President, Dr. Smith, who spoke of him Young of
the most promising ability who would reflect in after
years, credit and influence for his Alma Mater In 1860
he entered the Medical College in Richmond where he at
tended of lectures At the commencement of
the he laid aside his text books and among
the first to rally to his countrys flag He enlisted
private in company of the st N. c. Troops to dur
ing the and Immediately promoted to the rank of
Orderly Sergeant the difficult duties of which office he
discharged with marked ability. Having intelligent
mind and great fondness for military science be the
praise the commanding Colonel on s. Sokes ofthe reg
ment as well as his company officers Had he been per-
mted to live through the hard fought battles around Rich
mond, he doubtless would have received appointment
of much higher grade He fell at the head of his company.
being pierced through the neck by minnie ball. and died
without struggle after charging the enemy at the point
of the bayonet for mile. When he first deermn-
ed to enter SERVICE his friends all thought that of
slender frame and delicate constitution would not be able
to stand the hardship of camp life and that be would be
forced to return on account of delicate health or nger
and die in far off hospital But such was bis buo-
yaucy of spirits and fondness for military life that wheth
er the tented field, long and tedious marches.
amid SHOWS of the winter campaign on the Potomac,
through the mud and swamps of the Chickahominy-in
heat coldaround the camp fires at nght-he
the cheerful happy companion ready to inspire
age to those failing the march, and leaving his
post have often looked his slender form and wonder
ed with astonishment seemed to defy disease
death being sick failing to stand at the post of
danger while hundreds of robust constitutions and long
promise of life died around him for he seemed
get SICK and at time when nearly all prostraed
with disease he among the few who improved in
s wOuld
mention with pleasure for the qualification of his frie ds
that during this long campaign, never knew him to in
dulge in the vices which aarmngy prevailed in camp,
but always the same modest discreet and unassumng
young In conversation with his father, learned
that be made profession of religion while at College and
judging from his daily transactions of life bis fondness of
attending divine service encouraged that though
his body fell in the shock of battle his soul has fed to
habtatiOns where is unknown but where peace and
happiness forever reign. cannot forbear to MENTION that
Of the most marked traits of his character was his
obedience his parents for he was known to in
tentonay their wishes in the least respect du
tful son. aectonate brother and reliable friend Tru-
y it is said death loves shining mark Dear Orderly!
boys but at the of great Captain, thou art
gone to thy around the throne of God No
hear thy manly voice to "au inP Thy weapons Of war
have been exchanged for crown of eternal glory Re-
quiescdt IN pace. j. Ii. FoorE.
Died. in this City, the 10th nst at his residence Mr.
CRockER, in the 4lst year Of his age. The deceased
had been for long time great sufferer but he bore his
sufferngs with Christian spirit until God, in his good
ness called him home TO Him, where suffering is
He had been for several years consistent member of the
Baptist Church He kind and sifeconate husband,
ndulgent father and good neghbor. He leaves a
widow, six children and vast number Of relatives and
friends mourn his loss but their loss is bis eternal
gain" May God be with aud comfort them in their sad
Bereavement.
"Frieud after friend departs;
Who has not lost friend"
FRIESD.
Died. at his residence Columbia Ark, in July last
LEoHARD H. RoYsTER of David and Susan Roysfer of
this City, aged 47 years; leaving devoted wife and three
children to his loss. He had been a consistent
member of the M E. Church Is years.