The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1862-10-15
Obituary.

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obituary.
Among the first Volunteer Companies that respond
10 the call Of the Governor Of North Carolna in the
war; was the Fiat River Guards from Orange county.
ofthiscompany Col. W. E. McMANNEN was then
ID Lieutenant They were attached TO the 9th Regi.
ment of State Troops under Col Fisher, promptly TAX
men proved himself faithful and efficient officer dur
ing the time that the Regiment was in Camp Of Instruc
ton. About the 10th ofJuly, 1861, they were hurried
to Virginia to reinforce Gen. Johnson at Winchester
The trials Of the Regiment in thai march were very Sc
vere Before they had time TO rest from their fatigue
the forced march 10 Manassas was begun. From Win
chester to Piedmont there awful amount Of su
ferng as the men were then unused to such prvaons
and such exhans,ing marches. Through oil Of this
Lieut. McMannen bore brave and cheerful heart. On
the ssth he went with his company TO the bloody field
He entered his first battle with noble determination
and courage. In that sangunary shock, in which his
devoted Colonel fell be braved the eaden storm and
manfully rallied his men TO the charge. In the even.
ing, when The impetuous attack made ttS ene-
in the victorious advance; and when their columns
broke and fed he, with the young soldiers enthusiasm
followed in the pursuit. UNI, il his exhausted frame sank
down for repose on the field Of his triumph Exposed
as be was that night and the day following his con-
siutOn was assailed BY disease which baed all the
skin Of his physicians, gradually withered his hopeful
fpEcspcct ard prepared hian for soldiers rest il the
tomb. For long while he would not resign, hoping
to be restored Bat in the last Of October he bid adeu
TO his comrades II the glorious old 6lh on the banks Of
the Potomac and sought the comforts and rest Of home
There bis health having improved some, he was made
Colonel Of ihe 45h Regiment Of Militia with directions
to supsrniend The drs. In attending to this duty he
contacted fresh cold, and from that time rapidly gave
way 10 the ravages Of consumption. In the month Of
July be repaired 10 the Rockbrdge Alum Springs but
q soon appeared that his days numbered. There
among friends though strangers, be closed his brief
the 18th Of August 1862 in the 22d year 81
his age, leaving TO his sorowog friends home and
comrades in the army the inspiration Of the patriotic
ample, the eoqueHce Of soldier Duty and the beauty
and consolation and glory Of christians death. Cheer
fui generous and kindhearted; warm faithful and no.
bic in his friendship; brave, daring and true as SOL
der there traits in his character too good 10 be
forgotten, TOO worthy not 10 be inflated BY those who
would be what they should, 70 country, friends and
Heaven. Most Of al would We linger around the sa-
cred Of his tranquil death. The stiffness Of bis
soul in rs trust on God was beautiful as the repose or
the lake in the morning, when rUfesiis bosom
the ksses Of The beezss that tell Of the glorious
rising sun. IL the peace which hope gathers from
ths ueasure-house Of the immortal and which the hand
Of mercy sweeiens and bughtsns with Joy from the
radiant land u the best He had rasei the voice Of
aiih, and God bad answered IN q voice Of love. He
bad given God his heart and God gave his heart peace
joy, strength victory. Heaven Eiis las, words we're
Though walk through lie dsrk valley Il The shadow
Of death. viii fear evil fof thy rod and thy staff
they comfort me" MAY The Father Of sympathy be
tender 10 hs weeping wife and children, and shed on
them and Others who sorrow around HI. grave The
soothing blessings Of The christians faith IN they All
have joined theirIost one, where the voice Of war 10 IN
hard forever, and peace that full Of happiness
Ereigns through sses that nsvsf end
Hsrk bark 10 the shrill trumpet calling.
Il pieces the soft sumner ar
Tears from each eomTsds are falling
For the widow and orphan are there.
The bayoDeis sarbward are turning
And the drums mufied breath rolls around;
Bat be hears not the voice Of them mourning,
Nor swskss At the bugle's sharp sound.
sleep, soldier though many regret thee
Who stand BY Thy cold bier to-day.
Soon, soon viii the kindest forget thee,
And thy name from the earth pass away.
The man thou dids love as a brother.
A friend 10 Thy Stead will have gained,
Thy dog shall keep watch fsr smother,
And Thy steed BY stranger Be led.
Though the hearts ia, NOUN Tor ,hee sadly
Soon joyous AZ ever shsIbe,
And lhy bright orphan girl will laugh gladly,
AZ she sits on some comrades kind knee;
Bot thcrs is one that will still pay the duty
0fissu for the true and he brave,
AZ when 6rsi in the bloom Of her beauty
She wep, DER the soldiers grave.
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