New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-14
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MONDAY MORNING, APRIL IA, 1862.
DEATH OF GEN. A, Fl. GLADDEN., Y

The intelligence of the death Of this eminent
citizen and distinguished officer, published IN the
Picayune yesterday morning, spread sadness and
gloom over an entire community. According to
the dispatches he died from the effects OF his
wounds on Saturday morning last. 7ss
This melancholy event was wholly unexpected,
and is TO that extent, the more painful. 1t was
known that he had lost his left arm in the battle OF
one week ago yesterday, but no one dreamed, nor
was it even whispered, that the wound was dan
gerous, much less mortal. All grieyed at the
mutilation of the noble soldier, but all expected to
see him restored to health and us efulness as soon
l as nature would permit cure. He must have
been wounded elsewhere than in the left arm, al
though no mention of other wounds was made, as
the loss of an arm very seldom results in death
Gen. GLADDEN. was South Carolinian by birth,
but has resided in this city many years. Kindly in
heart genial in manners, the soul of honor aud the
embodiment Of true chivalry, he was esteemed
and beloved by all who had the good fortune to be-
come intimately acquainted with him. He was
thoroughly devoted to his native South, and his de-
votion, pure and unselsh, he sealed with his
hearts best blood If he had been possessed Of
thousand lives he would have cheerfully given
them all to his country, if such sacrifice would
have secured her enfranchscment and liberty. a
The lamented General had seen service in Mexi-
co. He was Major of the far-famed Palmetto
Regiment, and, we believe, succeeded to the
Colonelcy, owing to the fall of both bis imme-
diately superior officers In the battles which led
to the surrender of the City Of Mexico he greatly
distinguished himself, and was held in high esteem
by his commanding General. Shortly after the
conclusion of peace we believe he settled in this
city and adopted the occupato of a merchant.
When Lincoln was elected President of the United
States he became fully convinced that further
union with the Northern people was impossible,
and co3perated zealonsly in those movements
which led to the secession of Louisiana As a
member of the Convention which passed the Ord-
nance of Secession he was active, energetic and
faithful. Shortly after the adjournment Of the
Convention he was elected Colonel of the First
Regiment of Louisiana Regulars, and almost imme-
date!y proceeded to Pensacola, where he re-
mained some ten months, under the command Of
Gen. Bragg. His services were of the most efficient
character, and SO highly were they appreciated at
headquarters that the President. few months
SINCE promoted him to the rank Of Brigadier- Gen
eral. Three or four weeks ago he accompanied
Gen. Bragg to Tennessee, to join. Gen. Beaure.
CARDS column, with as gallant q brigade as ever
marched to the battlefield, and in the mighty
conflict of arms on the blood.stained plains Of
Shiloh was so severely wounded that he died some
six days afterwards. Peace to the ashes of the
gallant soldier, honor to his memory, and may his
soul rest in Heaven