Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-11-12

DOWNs-Kied, at the battle of sharpsburg on
Wednesday, september n, Captain JOhn .. Downs
Company Is, Fourth Regiment New Ork Yolunle, ~
(l'irst scott Life tiuard)
His last battle is o'er the victory won
Drop his sword lightly lay HIM down gentyi
Close the eyes tendeiyi throw hghty the sod;
lie has gained lmmofiality--hls apiut y with God
Deceased was inferred from the residence Of h,s
mother, Dayton, OHIO, on Saturday, October ls The
friends and societies OF New Ork, Of whlch he was
member, return their thanks to the military OF DAYTON.
also, 20 the colonels aud captains who actod pall-
bearers-N6i0 lOrk Herald
Captain John =. Downs was killed at the battle of
sharpsburg ON The l7ah September The deceased was
imUued with military spirit from his youth When
scarcely sixteen years o age he iet Aenia the then
rssldence of his iathers aInny, joined Company r,
United states lnlanTy and went 10 the war Va Mexico
and was engaged IN the battles OF Moline del Rev IN
pultepec, and at Citadel. tbs company, Numbering
ninety six men, lost hity one 10 Killed aud wuunded
Nowlths tanding his youth, lie stood the fatgues Of
the campaign we'll, and faced the terrible dangers to
which he was exposed with the cOurRge and hinnsss
Of veteran. ANer the war he WAS hOuOTAJIy dis
charged. subsequently he made IL voyage 20 Europe
visiting England and Ireland On his he settled
In New YORK Olty where he followed the business OF
smpwnght. lie was member oi "A noted company
called the scott Llie Guards, each member oi winch
had served IN the war Of Mexico, This company was
kept IN the highest state oi discipline On the UTe.-
ing out OF the present war he entered the tho
Fourth New York Regiment ~ lieutenant, and Was
soon alter raised 10 "a Captaincy. lls men We're lil
raw recruits composed OF journeynan prntefs nj,
labor TO bring them 10 high state uiscipine was
interchangeable, and was crowned with success. Their
cofnium OF the commanding officer while on parade,
and was noticed IN handsome terms by the press.
While stationed at Newto News, hls company Was
actively engaged IN hard service, scouting and making
Reconnaissance. They 70 divers places M
Maryland AayTe de Grace and kOrt McHeIry, irom
thence TO SUFFOLK Virginia. His efficiency amt energy
as an officer were highly appreciated by MS superior
officers, as was eunoed by selecting INN Tor certain
important duties.
He was shot through the boiy, above the hip, and
lived about an hour. Has last words were 10 .nauire
how the battle was going and was informed that the
enemy was falling back, TO when expires sed himself
sreaned Thus at the age OF thittyWO years he has
lald down his lie in the cause OF hs country ded
on the Held OF honor and IA tne most gl0ous cause
that sword was ever drawn IN. Death mas nov put a
hnal seal on his iarnctorunchangeible forever hs
devoted patriot, good oihcer, brave soldier and
God fearing and serving christian.
His remains were brought home lp his step-father.
MI Thomas Morrison, OF Day ton AID ON tne sth uit
we're inferred with military hOn0rs n oodana Gem.
etery. His warfare Is ended The hpint strrng drum
and reYee will never more hin nom the lent
quarter OF the grave. ne has tought his last battle
and the gOod fight christian, ana has gone 10 reap
his rewaTd.-Acaid IOrehiighf. .'''