Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-10-01
OBITUARY NOTICES.

Died in Franklin County, on the 18th ns ERAsrus w.,
of Capt P: Nichols, in the 18th year Of bis age
tered the same family circle and pucked thersrom ten
der bud the sweet prattling Jennie But why murmur
suse be bore her from the embrace Of fond mother
the bosom Of Gods And in taking the subject of this
brief notice. he has called opening bud the first born
to bloom, trust perennaly in the Paradise of Cod
"Ras" be was Familiarity called. bright and lovely
boy, possessing those qualities of mind and heart which
rendered him universally beloved. How sadly missed will
he be by his young associates and which Of them
than bis little classmate who for years has loved him
tendery Bat he will more take his accustomed seat
in the school room; more join his companions the
play ground bis bright closed in the last long Sleep
bis gentle voice hushed in DEATH Bereaved ones be
soed Think of your darlings brghtwinged angels in
the courts Of Heaven and prepareto meet them there
FRIEND.
Died. the 18th inst at his fathers residence in RAN
dolph county, n. O., Sergt B. L. BRooksHIRB youngest
son of Benjamin and Mary Brookshrs in the Esd of
his age.
Til. deceased was member of Capt. Parh.ms Co., 54th
Regt n. c. T. He was detailed and sent to his native
county for the purpose of taking deserers-but be bad
left camp but few days before he was taken with
Dpthera and fortunately arrived at his fathers the day
after he was attacked where he met with kind friends who
did every thing for bis recovery but all in vain. The
death Of so excellent young deserves more than
passing notice. His distinguished characteristics were
great energy and whatever he undertook
together with fine social qualities which gained for
him the esteem and gOod will of all with whom he
in contact At home. he especial favor,e and in
his death his parents have lost dufu son. his brothers
.
faithful soldier. NJ
Died. the I'd Of September 1862 in the 44h year Of
her age LIMA, the wife Of Altman Bosworth of Sany Co.,
N G.. The deceased had been for several weeks great
sufferer, but she bore her sueringa with Christian spirit
until God, in his goodness called her home to Him, where
suffering is more She had been for several years
consistent member of the Methodist E. Church. She
kind and afsctOnste wife, an indugent mother and
good neghbor She leaves husband, children, and
vast number of relatives and friends her loss
but their loss in her eternal gain Requesting her relatives
dc &hoir1 tIf,
hymn and then breathed her last May God DO with and
comfort them in their sad bereavement
Friend after friend departs;
Who has not lost friend!'
Died. Fairfax C. H., Va on the third day after the
battle of Monday at Fairfax of bis wounds received in bat
te Col RICHARD H. RIDDIck of the Saith N. C. regiment
aged 81 years.
Col Riddck was native of Gates County, but at an
early having lost his father he reared and educat
ed by his uncle Benz Sumner ESQ., of Rowan Coun-
~, in whose family he regarded When the
North Carolina regiment was raised for the Mexican war;
young Rddck volunteered and served out his term to the
entire satisfaction Of his officers After the closed he
appointed clerk in the department of the Interior
where be acquired those habits of order and method which
eminen,ly fitted him for bureau In 1855, he was ap
pointed Lieutenant in the LIST regiment of o. s. Cavalry
in which be remained until the difficulties broke out be-
tween the North and South when he Immediately resigned
At early period he rendered his services to Gov Ellis
who appointed him Assistant Adutant General and be i'm
His great modesty and close attention to business made
him but little KNOWN but told he enjoyed the en-
tire confidence Of Gov. Ellis, and those who were in sir
cumstancss to appreciate his worth.
After the appointment of Adutant General Martin he
became member of Gen. Gatns staff and his Assistant
Adutant General During this period. being at Manassas
pending the first battle he volunteer aid to Gen. Long
street and behaved with great galantry A.. soon Is he
heard Of the advance of the enemy upon Newbern he left
his post to render what assistance he could in resisting
/ the foo.
Upon the reorganization of the he was elected
Colonel of the s4h N. C. regiment. The discipline health
and efficiency of that regiment greatly due to the
Colonel