The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-08-18
Obituaries.

Llrur Col BRADFUTE WARWIcK-Died'
at his fathers residence, In the city Of Richmond
IN the 9th day of July. lo62, Lieut..Col. BRAD
rurR WARWICK, in the 23d year OF his age. of
wounds received in the battle OF Gainess MIL, ON
the 9th Of June, 1867
The career Of this young Zero was short and
brilliant. His early morning possessed the hriiiian.
cy Of mid day aud gave promise Of greatness and
glory but before these could be gathered the storm
Of battle swept across Lis existence. and extin.
enished the spirit that shoue with such brightness
1t was his fortune to pass Through many stirring
scenes in the brief period allotted to him. He
passed through all the perils and\ hardshps incl
dent 10 AN Oriental tour, aud was With 6aribad in
his brilliant and successful l.alian canlpaigu in
which Colonel Warwick wreathed his brow With
laureis. When clouds prophetic of war began 70
collect upon the political horizon OF the New
World he returned from Europe 10 his home in Viz
sinia and long before Lis State seeded he buckied
bis Armor aud joined the noble band OF patriots
who were battling for Southern Rights before sum
ter. During the spring and summer OF 1861, he was
engaged In battling for the rights of the South in
Western Virginia, where his department was ever
gallant. In October, 1861, be WAS appointed by the
President. Major of the 4th regiment Texas vol
uuteers. with which his fortunes have been
identified ever since. Upon the promotion Of
Colonel Hood to Brigadier General. he became
aforementioned At the battle Of Elhton's Land.
ing, near Barhamsvle, his gallant bearing attract
ed the attention Of ALL and all joined in praise OF
his high va!or Wherever danger was most hs
to be urging the regiment on TO fresh deeds OF
glory. In the battle Of Coal HSrbor or Ga!Aess
MILL the Colonel OF the regiment having been killed
as it entering the action, the command devolved
upon Lieut.. Col. Warwick who led the regiment
in u charge which for dash and intrepidity is not
surpassed by any thing in either aocient or modern
times. As the regiment was rushing on with an
irresistible impetuosity to the charge he seized a
battle flag which had been abandoned by Que Of our
regiments, and bearing it aloit he passed both OF
the ensmy's breastworks in q most gallant style,
and a. be was about to plant the coors On bate.
~ that Ne regiment captured his right breast was
pierced by Mimic ball, and he fell MORALLY wound
cd Such was the unfortunate, but glorious. end
OF one Of the bravest OF the brave In leading this
chargethe first to break the Yankee lines IN this
ba.tle-he gave his name TO historical fame He
man of fine talent splendid accomplishing 2ts,
and possessed military genius OF the highest or
der. In his death the Confederate States lose a
brave aud patriotic soldier, his family devoted
brother and son. aud his regiment 9th rexas) gal
liant officer that had become dear 10 it, because OF his
many noble and manly qualities. Let us not grieve
over the gallant dead that meets such a glorious
death, but admire the deed and emulate the exam.
pie that led to such an end.
Died. August 18th. 1862 in Richmond. vs., of
wounds received in the battle Of June Ssh, Capt.
Vols.
He wounded in five places, while leading =
charge against the enemys breastworks and his
gallantry and bravery that occasion We're the
subject of prsise ard admiration to the entire reg
uaeEt. Beloved and respected TO unusual de-
gree by his company and by the offcstswith whom
he was associated, he bid fair TO win proud name
for himself among the heroes whom the war has
produced but alas the very thre shold of iife
he is cut down, having scarcely numbered %
years But his death las not been ia vain.
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