The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-06-25
Obituary.


JAMES H. REID, Adiutant of the Sixth Georgia
regiment, died in Richmond, Virginia. Wednes-
day, the 18th of June. Severely wounded in the
battle of the Seven Pines" he at con-
yeyed the city, where he received nil the a.ten-
tions hch art could furnish affection eonld sug
gest. For several days no approximations were felt
to his recovery, but alas for human hopes. our
gallant cOmrade was not destined to return to us.
Malignant fever supervened, and death has set his
seal on the young patriot devotion to his country
Among the first to respond to the call for troops. he
was ever found At the post of duty. The inaction
OF garrison life could never impair hs activity the
hardships of the march could never dampen his ar
dor; the thunder OF hostile guns could never shake
his indnmiaDle spirit. But ever the same-pfounpt,
patient and resolute he moved among us, a model
soldier inspiring the faithful and stunning the sing
cish, seldom by prscept but always by example.
Death could Tot find such a man umpire pared
At every call his response was ready" and we
doubt not his answer to the final summons was the
sanie. Brave, yet alIiable; gifted, Yet modest
generous Yet just; pure in life and upright in
conversation. Thrice happy they who, when the
last account be rendered, can present record so
free from stain or blehlishf Few have fallen In
this contest to w HON life presented prospect
ailuiing. He was barely twenty four years Of age
when he was called away from the scenes Of earth.
Called to the bar two years ago. his intelligence.
energy. aud Devotion to Ills profession gave prom
ise Of brilliant and honorable career but he
could hot remain in hia Office while his brethren
in the field. and at the first blast OF the bugie
he forsook his studies for the sword He returned.
10 his home but once, and then holy and joyful
mission In February he was welded TO her to
whom his troth had been plightei aad giving but
few bright, brief days to love, tore himself sway
and hurried back TO the scene OF action
Nor wife, nor friends, sacred home
Again shall he behold"
Alas who shall intrude ON the sanctity of her
grief Who dGfe attempt TO console the young and
lovely bride who with smiles aud tears sent hilu
forth few short months ago to fight his country 3
battles Yet Time the great comforter, shall
bring healing on his wings ard hereafter, when
the clouds OF war shall have cleared away, and a
free people shall peacefully enjoy tho independence
they have won, all who loTed him will recall. not
only with grief and mourning, but with pleasure
aud with pride, the memory OF him. tie young the
brave, the gifted who laid his life 5acritce the
altar Of our liberties.
Green be the turf above thee
Friend of my better days
None knew thee but to love thee
None named thee but praise"
fl CoNRADE.
Killed, in the battle Of the Seven Pines. On the
3lst May, j. F. FRANCIS, Sergeant Major of the
nth Virginia regiment.
The deceased WAS a native OF FauGuier comfy,
Va, and a practicing lawyer in the town Of Leas
burg. When the first cal! made for volunteers
to defend his native State, he nobly responded by
shoro1ering his musket and taking his position IN
the ranks Of the LOudoun Guard. Possessed of rare
personal courage, gentle and unpretending in his
manners, perfectly unselfish, an educated gentle
man. and trns Christian he fell whilst doing hi.
duty in noble eause, leaving u widowed mother
and large circle of friends to mourn his untimely
end. FL A.