Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-08-13
OBITUARY NOTICES.

Died, from wounds received on the battle field, near
Gainea farm on the 9th fJune 1862 in the 2st yea Of
bis age, Mr. HENRY A. WELDON member Of the Leasburg
volunteers.
Thus has fallen another brave and noble victim to this
Infamous war, wsged against by Northern snstics
Private Weldon citizen Of Raleigh N. c. and being
on visit tO his relatives in Caswe county the time the
call was made for volunteers for the defence Of sunny
South, be enlisted in the gallant corps who among
the first to respond to the call made his noble Stale
and friends and his absence from them and bis company
Is deeply felt by every that knew him. He had formed
great many scqualnances while in the Confederate army
ana loss Of such young and agreeable young is
reparabe But, alas! be gone; shall bis mirh.
full voice be heard with them future The deceased
many relatives and friends TO mourn over hi hidden de.
parlure. 1t is consolation to them, however, that be
His death instant receiving the wound tranquil
and peaceful As are the dying all who live in
Tue tear OF God s1d die battling for the rights Of their
pers the wind TO the shOrn lamb give comfort to bis be-
reaved mother sister, brothers, and and endeAr.
ed relatives Peace be with the remains Of him who 50
bavey lost his s in defence of his country and bis couu-
try rights HIS remains inferred upon that mem.
orsbe battle field near Richmond Va, BY his comrades
arms.
blessing haows thy dark cell;
We will not stay To wsep-srewell
KoeERS NoDDEw.
Died, at her residence in Granville county on the 18th
OF july 1869, Mrs MARY FLEMING in the SD year of her
age leaving large concOurse of children grandchi6sSu
and friends to n0rn their loss She was aid and very
feeble, entirely helpless For i've long, weary years.
mas not walked step and scarcely moved her couch
without assistance One arm and hand were parayzed,
and her suferngs during the time have been very
Though she made any public profession of religion
she oitImes expressed willingness die and desire to be
with those who had gone before Often when her mind
was wandering, would she call her brothers and parents
who have been dead great many years.
But she is gOne-no more will witness her suHerinRs
which 1t was painful to and yet impossible allsy;
but We trust she baskng in the sunlight of her
Savours love. where there more partIIg and NO
DEATH and where it eternal peace forever There
may you calmly rest, der old grand parent until those
who love you earth shall be called aWay ana NAV Won
bid them welcome to heaven, there To spend blssiu
eternity. -.-.-- +.
There is q world above
Where parting is unknown; =,
whole eternity of love,
Formed for the good alone"
"a Spirit Of the Age please copy. [Cox
Died. Of typhoid fever in Richmond on the 2ath Of june
1852 PETER Evans SPRUL in the 9th year of his age
Among the npble band vi martyrs in their cuuntry's
cause few have left friends sympathize with
widowed mother and the subject of this brief
notice. He dutful son. an aectionate brother and
warm hearted friend. Gifted with talents of shgh
DER that had been improved by study aud travel and
gentlemaniy department that attracted 10 him many
friends of usefulness and distinction seemed be
open before him. Graduating the University Of North
Carolina with honor. he appointed and accepted the
situation as tutor where be discharged his duties with
credit and hdety Having made choice of the law his
profession, and obtained license practice he visited En-.
rope for the purpose of completing bis studies. Whilst
engaged in these peaceful pursuits he learned Of the rup
turc between the North and the South and
he joined private the volunteer companies uf
his native county. His egment ordered into
service, and for twelve months through heat and cold
sunshine and tempest he faithfully discharged his duty
until stricken down by disease and although it not
his lot TO fall the battle field, amidst scenes of blood
and carnage, yet he is less martyr his counrys
cause Over his so der grave let friendship strew her
Christians hope of Reunion land beyond the grave.
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