Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06
OBITUARY NOTICES.

Died, the Sd of Aug. the residence of John c. Pal.
mer ESD in Raleigh, Dr. W. W. McklSzIE, aged % years
and two months
The deceased Christian and soldier At the period
of his death he mad been member OF the Methodist Church
for He kept his Bible in the cump and strug
gled to God while he served his country. He
officer in the 4h regiment Of n C. Troops and earnest
" devoted to his duties Even after disease destroy.
ing the very foundations of life in his he
dragged himself to the couch OF his suffering fellow soldiers
to minister to their wants. He had younger brother
stricken down the battle of Seven Pines now he also
has passed away He died Christian patriot and sol.
p' ~ ' ~ " '' Icox
t4T Salisbury Waterman please copy.
Died. the residence of G. B. HARRISON Esq near this
City Monday. the 4h inst at halfpast O'clock r. NJ
CHARLES w. EGERroN Esq, SON Of Charles Jackson and
Mary T. Egerun of Franklin County, in the 26,h year Of
his age and at the time of his DEATH Attorney for Frank
lin County. II.
The public is invited attend his funeral at the Baptist
Church. at hslfast r. NJ on Tuesday, the 18th instant.
Died, in this City, the 10Th ofJuly, Mr. JNo B. PERkN-
SON. of the Raleigh Rifles l4th regiment aged % years.
The deceased acquitted himself good soldier rerfon-
in all his duties and Submitting cheerny to all the hard
te and received his death wound in the fight Of Tuesday
the lat July Richmond. He has bsen cut of in early
manhood but he died in good and the result Of
faithful discharge of duty lCox.
Died. typhoid fever at the residence Of father
Louisburg N c. SIDNEY EGERrox, in the 18th year Of his
age, on the l0rh Of July, 1862.
The subject of this notice young of much
promse-with sprighty mind easy. good temper-and
manness above his years-he universally beloved by
all who knew him. and particularly by those who knew
him best his teacher and daily companions. He bue the
long suengs of his distressing disease With the rttude
of Chrstan-never complaining but always saying when
asked how he was, that he oleraby WELL He grad.
uaIly sunk aud died "ke flowers of SUM-" His bc
reaved parents both very low with the disease
the time Of his decease. Greut almost overpow
"Him who doeh ull things WELL" Heartfelt eondoIence
is rendered them in the sad bereavement. G.
~ Bit lica Recorder please copy.
Died the 5Oth ult at his residence in this County,
Mr. JOyyH A PIP in thc nf IN
rB- City papers please copy.
Died. in Oxford the 9Th ef july 1862. THOMAS W.
McCLANAHAS, aged u years. He among the first TO
respond the call of his counry-having volunteered in
the Granville Greys-but compelled to
count of i'll health. He was noble, generoushearted
his untmeiy eud. Peace tn his ashes. j. B. l..
Captain JOHN TILLISGHAsr TAYLOR of the Townsville
Guards 18th regiment N. e. Troops fell martyr to the
of Southern Independence the glorious field cf
leading his Spartan Band shot through the bead and
Immediately expired. Capt Taylor the eldest of
John G. Taylor, Esq. Of Granville county n C. and was
N. young OF fine literary taste and culture
and ensng recruits in the service of the Cupfedeacy
early in the contest exhibited oraorc talents Of high
der His many amabe virtues greatly endeared him to
large circle Of friends, by whom his early death is deeply
deplored. He was COMMUNICATE IF ST. Johns Church,
Wliaasboro c. and as ysstryman was active and
ectionae kind brother good neghbor, fast true
friend, and, above all, consistent Christian He fell
Oxford, N. e., July 9, 1852
Capt DENNIS VERMILLloN, of the "Od Dominion Guard,
company X, 9Th Virginia volunteers was killed in the Sth
year Of his age on the LIST of July while foremost in the
Charge, gallautly leading his men to victory.
Among the first " volunteer, he resigned prominent
position, aud entered the service nearly fifteen
months ago. acting bravery at the battle Of Seven Pines,
when many of his company were wounded he was con-
staptly duty till the hour OF his death Yet weared NJ
he his young and ardent spirit never failed HIM IN the
terrible charge which he fell he bac his men let none
be ahead of them, aud taking the lead bis sword was soon
shot from his hand Picking up with the left be waved
it and cheered bis men, who noby responded to the
CALL second shot ST. uck him in the face still be led his
men. third entered his heart and his heroic company
mourned the loss of their beloved commander Modest
he brave he the respect and affection Of all as
ISOLATED with him, and left unadng memorial OF him.
self in the hearts Of his comrades and friends young and
aHectonate wife, infant babes, devoted mother two
sisters and four brothers, now in the army lament their
irrepsrable loss.
Lay his sword by his side it hath served him too well,
Not to rust his pillow below;
To tho last moment true, frum his hand ere 1t fell
mint vns MI turned t. the foe u.