The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1862-07-23

sought 70 DO sui more iof ms counuys good, tor hs
pure patriotism desired no richer reward lie was
elected Captain Of company from Moore county, and
in organizing was chosen Major d the 4sth Regiment
Soon he was called, with his new troops, many Of
whom had never heard the roar Of artillery to face in
terrible strife the best appointed army the world ever
Their commanding officer can bear testimony to
the daring courage Of The brave men who fell on that
day in their country's cause Maj H. received wound
in the ankle, which at first created no alarm, but Fry.
spelas ensuing, TOO soon his country called to lament
the loss Of one Of her noblest patriots. A sincere
friend, warm and ehectionate in disposition, modest
and unassuming in his department he was most apprs.
ciated BY those who knew him BEST Maj. Huske had
for many years been commitment in the Episcopal
Church, and was esteemed upright, honest Chris
tan, benevolent and charitable. He died Christian
warrior, and may hope will reap the Christians
reward. I" Dulce e decoram est proputria mort"
Died. in Richmond, Va, on the 2lst Of May, in the
29lh year Of his age, after protracted illness, Mr..
JOSEPH A. TAYLOR, son Of David A. and Alvira
d. Taylor, of Orange county, N. c. He enlisted in
the service Of his country the cath Of February last
leaving small family and making many other sacrf.
cos feeling TO be his duty to help protect his country
against an invading foe. He joined the 9Th regiment,
company F. He endured the hardshps Of camp life,
the hard marches and priyations Of soldier with pa
ence willing 10 endure il all, il we could only gain
our liberty and sustain our honor was fellow SOL
der with him. and say for the consolation Of his ma.
ny friends that his loss, that have reason 10 be-
Iieye that he is among the blessed. was with him up
to the time Of his removal from Yorktown, and be-
ieye that he had orsaken his sins and turned to God
He paid strict attention 10 the reading Of hi Bible and
while others were cursing and profaning Gods name
around him, he would be searching the Scriptures
lie was very patient during his illness, and died calm
and easy as il just falling asleep. He died in just
cause, and 10 those who mourn his loss we would say,
prepare 10 meet him in heaven, where there are neither
nor rumois Of wars, nor parting but peace for
ever more. MIL.
Departed this life at Camp Lee, near Richmond, on
Sunday lhel3lh instant, Mr.. WILLIAM Ii. CRAIG,
in The 22i year Of his age. And at the place, on
Monday the l4ih instant, Mr. SAMUEL A. CRAIG,
in the Goth year Of his age; bolh Of David and
Nancy Craig, Of Newhope, in this county, who are,
with numeious relatives and friends left to mourn The
loss Of two promising young men, who went forth IN
defence Of their country, fell victims 10 camp disease
and died in les Than twenty -four hours Of each other
Died. in this county, on Sunday night The 9Th inst.
little JOHN WALDO, son Of Samuel w. and Eliza
beth NJ. Wilson. His disease was Pneumonia and
Hopping cough and he died and buried in the alb.
sence Of his father while in the service of his country
Suffer little children to me, for Of such is
the kingdom Of heaven j. the teaching Of our Sa
yiour S.W.H.