The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-05-21
CAPT. s. AUSTIN WRIGHT.

who was wounded nc the battle of Shi-
lob, Tenn, on the 9th Of April last, and,
after intense suffering died on Monday,
the 18th inst.
A very large coucourse assembled at
the Congregational Church to pay their
last tribute of respect to the memory OF
the brave hero. After brief and elo-
quent discourse, by Rev. ]. ANDERSON,
his remains were deposited near those of
bis half brother, SAMUEL HOPKINS, who
died very suddenly at this place, three
years ago, while exercising at The gymna-
SUM. A brief sketch of the life of the
young hero will be read with interest by
ell who were so fortunate as TO become ac-
quainted with him and knew his worth:
Capt. WRIGHT was born near Sandus-
ky City, Ohio, in December, 1888, of
humble but highly respected parents. His
father was farmer, remarkable for his
industry, sociality and high moral stand
ing in the community. He was an ath-
lotc, robust man. A soldier in the war
Of 1912, with tho rank Of Sergeant, he
battled manfully for his country, was
slightly wounded in an engagement, and,
after the declaration Of peace, returned to
his usual occupation.
When about seven years Of age he lost
that best of earthly friends, his natural
protector and adviser, his mother. Soon
after that sad event he was bound out to
a farmer, named STORES, living within
some three miles Of Sandusky City, with
whom he remained, pursuing Industrious
~ the even tenor Of his way, on the farm,
until he took up his residence with Mr.
HOPKINS, at this place, in the summer of
1858.
While a young lad, and from his youth
to manhood, he was noted for industry,
courage, spirit, indomitable perseverance,
amiability and correct moral department,
loving and being beloved by all.
His literary and scholastic attainments
were only such as the closest application
enabled him to acquire at the district
school, until he reached the age of seven
teen or eighteen years, saving one-half
years instruction received at Sandusky
Academy-the expenses being paid by
funds which his economy and industry
had enabled him to lay aside by odd
hours snatched from home duties.
The winter following his arrival here,
(ls5s-'9,) he engaged as teacher in a
public school, at Little Sauble, Oceana
County. In the spring Of 1859, under
the lberality of his halfbrother, Mr.. HOP
KINs, he entered Kalamazoo College, re-
manned there one year, applying himself
closely TO his studies, then engaged in
school teaching, in Douglas county, H.,
at very liberal salary, but the building
occupied by him rs school-room having
been burned, and not finding another place
suited to the purpose, he returned to
Grand Haven and engaged in the study
Of the law.
But fired with patriotism, and desire
to see the rebellion put down, and the hon
CT of the government indicated, he en-
listed last August in the Douglas Brig
ade, at Chicago, rs private; but the
officers in command learning his military
tact and ability, soon promoted him TO
the second Lieutenancy, and shortly there
after he was still further promoted 20 the
first Lieutenancy, and acted as Adjutant
to the Regiment while stationed at Padu-
cab. On leaving for the Tennessee he re-
ceived bis commission as Captain.
When our forces at Pittsburg Landing
were attacked, on the ever memorable Sun.
day morning, the 9th of April, Capt
WRIGHT was in the thickest of the fight
leading his men gallantly to the contest
He received the wound which resulted in
his death at the first onset Of the enemy
"a ball striking him in tho shoulder and
passing downward in the region of the
heart. He, nevertheless, continued in The
fight all day, and started the next morning
with his men to the rescue; but by or
der of his Colonel he was conveyed TO the
hospital, where his wound was cared for
The ball was found in the left side, sever.
al days after he was taken to the hospit.
al, aud extracted. But to no good pur.
pose. After lingering to Monday last he
died as brave patriot alone can die.
The night preceding his death, in bis
wandering moments, he fancied himself