Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-09-18

rebellion his sole business had been to
minister the doctrine aud sacraments, aud
discipline of Christ, as the Lord hath COM
manded.' But when rebellions tyrants,
bent on "EHle or ruin" endeavor0d to
overthrow our government, and to strip us
of both civil aud religious liberty, he
deemed it Il sacred duty TO serve his couu-
try when called to do so by the proper
civil and military authorities, and by the
voice OF his fellow citizens.
In October, 1861, he was appointed by
Governor PierpOint to visit Philippi, Elk
Water, Cheat Mountain, and other military
camps in Western Virginia, to ascertain
and report the condition of the volunteers
in reference to health, food, clothing, Sc.
This mission he performed satisfactorily,
aud while engaged il it he was elected as
II delegate to the Convention to form a
constitution for the new State of West
Virginia. He had previously devoted his
eloquence, his logic, his pen, and oil his
energies to the preservation of the Union
and liberty, and was distinguished for his
indomitable fortitude and sterling patriot
ism. Hence his election to the Conven-
tion-an election the more honorable to
him inssmuch as he was nominated aud
elected when absent attending to the duty
assigned him by the Governor, and knew
uON luhL uS uul 6NGu UGGu OF as u
candidate until he saw his name announced
in the Wheeling newspapers which reached
him in some of the military camps. In
that convention he stood forth as the fear
less, earnest and able advocate of gradual
emancipation in the propo oIed new State.
The resolutions which he offered upon that
important subject were not adopted by the
convention, but the principle on which
they were based will ultimately triumph,
and they will live in the history of Wes-
tern Virginia when the enormous evil
which they were designed to eradicate
shall exist no more.
In November, 1861, he was duly chosen
and appointed to the chaplaiucy of the lst
regiment Virginia Volunteers, which Office
he accepted, and at the next session of bis
Conference, in March, 1862, his action was
sanctioned by appointing him to the same
Office, in accordance with III provisions of
our Discipline. As soon as the Conference
adjourned he FASTENED back to his regi-
ment, aud continued in the service of his
country until death released him from all
his toll and suffering.
In June, as his health was impaired, he
obtained furlough, and visited his family,
in Wheeling, for the last time. He remain
ed with them ten or twelve days, and then
returned to his regiment, at that time en-
camTed near Alexandria, Va. As his
health was poor, and the sick and wound
ed of his regiment were in the hospitals in
and about Washington, that he might the
more readily attend to all his duties, he
took boarding in the city. On the 9Th of
July he preached his last sermon. On the
Tth or 9Th he found it necessary to employ
a physician. His disease was fever prOba-
bly, induced by the fatigue and exposure
affpnAi0or hio aaEyi.aa in tho nd IL
the hospitals, and it soon assumed typhoid
character. His suferings were borne
with remarkable patience. During his ill
ness he was most of the time comRtose, and
more or less deliriOus; but at times, when
aroused, he would converse nationally for u
few moments. At one time, when for few
minutes free from delirium and stupor, he
expressed a hope that he would "recover
to render further service TO the country
and the church," And touching his pros
poets in a future state, he remarked; al
trust in my redeemer. have no merit Of
my own. All my trust is in him. He
fingered until the 7th of August, when he
family uttered the last words that were
heard from his lips: "Praise the Lord"
Brother Battelle WAS blessed with vigor-
Gus intellectual powers of high order,
which were trained and consecrated to the
interests OF humanity and the glory OF God.
In the pulpit, on the platform, on the floor
of the Conference room. and, indeed on all
occasions, be was calm, clear, strong, dig
nified and self possessed, as if fully con-
scious of his own superior endowments
aud acquired abilities, and yet he was gem
tie, meek and unassuming. In argument
he was frank, manly, forcible, and uni
formly courteous and kind; aud in couu.
Gil he was deliberate, prudent aud sagaci-
Gus.
AS preacher he was vigilaut, assidu-
Gus and persevering, "having his work
greatly at heart" and "serviug the Lord
with all humility of mind" Ein doctrine
showing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity Z"
l-coveting "no mans silver, gold or ap-
parel," but saying most emphattcally by
bis department to those whom he served I:
~ seek not yours, but you" His time,
his talents, his learning, his experience,
were devoted TO the one great end for
which the ministry was instituted-the
salDdtioR Of souls. And he has left behind
him name and an influence in both Church
and State which will be long and gratefully
remembered by thousands. For the fruits
of his godly example and his piOus aud
patriotic labors remain with us, and " he,
being dead, yet speaketh."
]. DRuMMoND.