Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-03
DIED.

Ca Thursday the 10Th ult the battle field Rich
mond, JAMES ALLAN WRIGHT, Captain Co. b, LIST Reg.
ment n c. State Troops and of the late Dr. Thomas
d., wright, OF this town, aged 26 years.
Inere Is scarcely family circle in the South from which
oeath mas not stricken gem since this unhoy be-
gan; scarcely community which does the loss
OF some valued member who sacrificed his life for his
country The death of such bitter though it be to con-
template has its consultations for anything earthly can
shed light beyond the DARK valley is the conscious
ness that one has died for the liberties of his counry
While leading his Company in brilliant charge upon
battery which nearly decimated the regiment to which he
belonged Capt. Wright received ball IN his foreheas and
died instantly noble heart ceased its pusations the
light of cultivated mind quenched and brave ard
chiValrous soul winged its way FROM EARTH Brief shall be
eulogy, and his life. Possessed in an emil
nent degree of all the attributes of gentleman he was
universal avorte Sparkling genial in social inter
extremely courteous and respectful his seniors
strict observer of all the prophecies of m he won the
respect Of all whom he met and enjoyed the
many sincere and lasting friendships which he had formed
His 6al virtues him The pride of his househs out
waited mind and polished him ornament to
society But alas the insstiate Archer loves shining
mark. He is gone from among u.s. All pale now is the
ruddy cheerful face bright eyes-nerveless the
strong hendand the warm, generous heart and still
and suffering come, and where all is peace II
in that land place is reserved for the patriot soldier
has lad his life upon his countrys altar then may we rest
IS That when the mighty caravan
Which halts one nighttime in the vale of death
Shall strike lis white tents for the morning march,
Re will move onward to the eternal hills
HIS foot unwearied and his strength renewed
Like the strong eagles for the upward fight"
A. NJ. ".
In Kinston Lemon county the 4th june Of pleuropneu
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Elizabeth d. Costop, of Olsow county, aged % years. II
months and IA days.
BY this diapensaton of an All Wise Providence the pa
rents and relatives of the deceased have to the loss
OF Of their brightest jewels Kind and generous to
taut ne was beloved and esteemed by all who knew him.
By his death Co. "A 35th Regiment N. G. T. have lost
faithful officer and brave solder-in which Company he
enlisted IN september asand having been appointed SER
geant he discharged the duties of the post assigned him
with fathfuness and fidelity, thereby gaining the entire
confidence and esteem of both his superior officers and fell
low soldiers Though stricken down the bloom of YOUTH
WIN oiSht prospects looming up before him, yet he met
death like true warror-calmly yet bravey feeling fully
prepared for the change and possessing the confident
hope OF being removed from this earthly tabernacle to
mansions of bliss, where and camp diseases are
known. May our end be like his.
He has falen-he has fallen,
The chivalrous and the brave,
The youth and ardent soldier
! Is dreaming in his grave.
He has fallen-he has fallen,
With glory his name,
In the budding of his laurels,
And the morning of his fame.
At Madison Court House, Va June l7Lb, Mr. JAS. NAL
DIM only of Benjamin and Catharine Madin after a
long illness of Typhoid Pneumonia.
Mr. Maldn four years consistent member of the
Methodist Church, and it WILL hope be great consola
ton his aged parents know that he was fuy sens bile
of the approach of DEATH and in his expressed
sincere hope of future happiness he, soldier, WAS
faithful duty and amorg the first TO respond 10 his
country's call lie enlisted in Baden Guards at Eliza
BEETHOVEN, N c. April 26h 1861 and enlisted at Zeeks
Island, N. c., March lst 1862
And whereas, H has pleased mighty God in his infinite
wisdom to take from our midst of best soldiers
the members Of the Baden Guards, in the 18th NJ c. Reg
ment do sympatbze with his parents, and earnestly hope
that our loss Is his gain.
In this town, on the 2lst inst Mr. OWEN L. FILLYAw,
in the 5lst year Of his age.
At residence his parents in Kenansville on the
9th inst CLARENCE d. second Of Alfred and Chris
At the residence of his father Brunswick county on
Monday the 5Oh June, 1862 of camp fever Mr. OWEN r.
MANN, Of hr. John q. Mahn aged % years and six
months He enlisted the service Of his country 2ih
of March, 1851 I'VE hope he has CONS serve his Ged
triumphanty in TIE world to come whee death AID pain
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