Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-27
OBITUARY NOTICES.

Killed on the battle field at Elysons Mills Thursday
HsAErs11E1p SOD of Dr. Wesley Hea tsfeld Of Wake Co.,
n G. 1t becomes my painful and melancholy duty to
cord the demise of this valuable young When but
that his father determined to give him the best opportuni
ties for receiving finished education. Accordingly, he
matricuated at Randolph Macon College in 1885, in the
eighteenth year of his where he graduated after four
course of study with high distinction While at COL
lege, he gathered around him circle of friends who will
remember his suavity of manners and nobility Of character
long they live So correct he in his department,
that be not only the confidence and love of his fellow
students but the endearng attachment of his venerable
President DIR. Smith, who spoke of him Young of
years, credit and influence for his Alma Mater In 1861
he entered the Medical College in Richmond, where he at
tended course of lectures At the commencement of
the first to rally to his countrys flag He enlisted
private in company of the LIST N. Troops to dur
Orderly Sergeant the difficult duties of which office he
discharged with marked ability. Having an intelligent
mind and great foudness for military science he the
praise Commanding Colonel M s. Stokes ofthe regi
ment well as his company officers Had he been per-
mted to live through the hard battles around Rich
mond be 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 over mile When he first determn-
ed to enter service his friends all thought that one so
slender frame and delicate constitution would not be able
to stand the hardship of camp @ and that be would be
forced to return on account of delicate health, nger
yancy of spirits and fondness for military le that wheh-
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-n
heat codaround the camp fires at night-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 establishment it 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 never
get Sick and time when nearly all Frustrated
with disease he among the few who improved in
strength and flesh: There other point that would
that during this long campaign never knew him to in
dulge in the vices which aarmingy prevailed in camp
but always the modest discreet and unassuming
young man. In conversation with his father, learned
that be made profession of religion while at College, and
Judging from his daily transactions of life his ondness of
attending divine service encouraged that though
his body fell in the shock of battle his soul has fed
habtstions where is unknown, but where peace and
happiness forever reign cannot orbear to MENTION that
one Of the most marked traits of his character was his
obedience to his parents for he known to in
tentionay their wishes in the least respect du
tfu son. afeconate brother, and reliable friend Tu-
y it is said death loves shining mark Dear Orderly!
thou longer with to call the roll of our brave
boys but at the summons of great Captain thou art
gone to thy around the throne of God No
hear thy manly voice to "taU inr Thy weapons Of war
1s5s beer Of oor.
Died. in this City, the 18th inst at his residence, Mr..
Al CRockER, in the 4st year of his The deceased
had been for long time great sufferer but he bore his
suerngs with Christian spirit until God in his good
ness called him home to Him, where suffering Is no more
He had been for several consistent member OF the
Baptist Church He was kind and sectionate husband,
an indulgent father and good neighbor. He leaves
widow six children, and vast number of relatives and
friends to mourn his loss; but their loss his eternal
gain" May God be with and comfort them in their sad
bereavement.
"Friend after friend departs;
Who has not lost friend"
A FRIEND.
Died. at his residence Columbia Ark in July last
LEONARD A. RoYsrER. of David and Susan Royster Of
this City, aged Al years. leaving devoted wife and three
children to his loss. He had been consistent
member of the NJ. E. Church Is years.