Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-07-22
RICHMOND WING.
TUESDAY MORNING, july 29,.IsOS.

CHARLIs WHSDHAN GAY-0n Tuesday, the first day
of july Charles Tyndham Cay Tin his twenty first year,
eldest son Of ChaTes s and Margaret L, Gay, of Az
guga county, yHgiGiA, and 4 member Of the DAnvine
Artillery, vas killed in the battle field below Richmond.
His devoted comrades in arms, among whom was orc
Of bis brothers, wrapped him in his blanket and care
f-, laid hin in en- a6 csnt CbuSch yard: thence he ~as
removed by warm hearted and eesionAe friends to the
CITY of Redmond, aud now reposes under the sweet
shades OF Hollywood No rude unfriendy hand
touched him after the fatal missile had done is work he
vas tenderly cared for by those Who knew him; was
msurned over by ympAbzog and sorroWiDg hearts, as
the solemn words we're spoken by Gods minister: he
was borne 10 his qrist resting place by loving hands
and his grave was Watered by te'-s OF affection and
covered With flowers, fresh and beautiful as were tie
hopes of his young heart few hours before And yet
f,her mother brothers and sisters we're far away God
reward these Who thus cared for the young soldier in
his dea;hl
Attached 10 the blanket, containing bis body, ives
found sip Of paper, on which written his nsme
place Of residence and some particulars of bis DEATH
e,pcludng vi those words He GisdnO5ly in defence
Of SeulAsrS Freedom ?"
And 80 the Young hero sleeps well: his work Is done
bis Gutle3 over ana LIS DElSut sILi uas Nl0A 10 ~
ward Light to God who gave i'll
Among the many Who have fallen in defence Of our
sacred cause, no purer more noble martyr has
Welded I'D his life None bat those who knew his inner
na ue could fully appreciate his virtues student BY
habit and choice rpe scholar for his age, mAtured IL
though. and judgment beyond his years; truthful to
proverb following duty in is thOrnies paths With cheer
fl aac.ity pure and modest as girl, never known to
utter p.oiAne word a who never gave Pang OF
gsief TO parents heart and above all as We feel well
assured Christian warrior he fell with his Bible near
his heart il the front Of the bAe just A the true hero
piAys TO die.
Soon after the war commenced he consecrated himie
to bis countrys service, Pausiug to inquire who
will 60 o, who will stay, but, tskpg his younger brother
by the Land he stepped forth to ;ht for country and
for freedom. 0lce only did his mother, knowing bow
delicate ts health had been, venture 10 suggest TO him
that some other situation could be procured for him
equally use ii ard perhaps less exposed than that Ct
solder. he burs. into manly tears saycg, Mother!
did not Cxpee that Of yoU Ever after that mothers
prayers followed him like ange and bore Inn thro' the
ri. l. aud peris Of the war aud in the zeal moment,
We doubt not with vail Of human agony heard in the
spirit land gave him over into srgsl hands to be borne
by them TO his Saviours side And STILL let who re-
uaip thorga soosng AID in taals with cheerful faith
that all that is is lr Of blessings" With undying love
OF liberty and ua!aJsIirg trust in God pray for peace
AID asat to win il. And the dswling smile Of our IA
verag God shall grow brighter and brighter unto the
perfect day Ct cur COunlry's Independence