The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1862-09-03
OBITU AIRY.
IN MEMORIAM.

DrKD-In May, 1862, in the Hospital at Co.
rinth, Mississippi of typhoid fever, IN the 37th
year of his age. d.. JAMES SHROPSHIRE
lie was born in Kershaw District, South Car.
olina. Having received liberal education, he
studied medicine, and graduated with distinc.
ticn at Philadelphia. Penn. Possessed of
handsome property, he preferred the more
quiet avocation of agriculture to the practice of
his profession, to which he gave his undivided
attention, aud planted with much success.
In 1882 he moved to Iallabusha County,
Miss, where he resided until the time Of his
death. In his death it can be truly said, that
no nobler, bravcr or truer patriot has fallen.
His imperilled country has not lost more de.
voted son, nor his friends and relatives n war.
mer friend, and a more genial companion. At
the first call OF his loved South, he cheerful
responded, attaching himself as private, In
Capt. Cages Company to the 10Th Mississippi
Rcgimcnt-was with that gallant aud devoted
regiment, sharing all its dangers, and undergo.
ing all its hardships, up to, and through with
the great battle of Shiloh, fighting gallautly,
heroically, throughout both days, beng one Of
the sevcntr-two out OF fi''c hundred aud fifty
six that went into the fight He was in the
battle OF Fishing Creek where the lameuted
Zocofier fell, aud there bore himself Sravelv,
ever conspicuously winning the admiration OF
his company, and attracting the attention Of his
gallant Capt,in. Here he was wounded l., the
wrist, and while IL was bleeding profusely, his
Captain said to him. You are hurt" to which
at 'he same time wping away the blood, he re.
piled, "fes, but j. is ouly small scratch
His cooness under fire was striking, and elic.
tel from his gallant comrades in arms the
proud attestation, that he was as "brave as the
bravest,' aud by his uniform soderly bearing
end gen,lrmsnly deportmeHt, he won the en-.
viable distinction OF being the iavorte of his
regiment, aud the idol Of his company. From
his many qualities Of ftncss he could have ea.
silly Obtained positions but he preferred rather
10 do tie duties Of tie pirate soldier than 10
share the e,aoiuments Of office. In the faithful
discharge oi those duties, consisted his highest
sense OF patriotism. On the altar Of his coun.
try he offered himself sacrifice, and ieii AT the
post OF duty. endeavonng by his skill and kind.
ness 20 alleviate the suilerings Of his sick and
wounded comrades.
lie was III many respects a remarkable man
Giited by nature with a strong mind, he had
literally cultivated it, yet such was his retiring
modesty that few only enjoyed the pleasure OF
ms iich, iui and instructive conversation. His
thoughts we've deep-hls impulses noble-his
feelings generous he thought as few men
tliink-bis was not mind to love or to mingl,.
with the vain frivolites of the passing hour. -
lie thought rapidly reasoned deeply formed
opinions only after calm mud full invc stigation
oil his subjects, whether as TO persons or TO
things Ills mind was eminently practical
his counse! always disnteresled and prudent.
IL he had any faults they consisted IN his dis
Interested generosity and enlarged Charity
His love OF truth, integrity of purpose, warmth
OF friendship. and hightoned moral character.
won for him many fiends, and made him the
especial pleasure Of those who enjoyed his in.
innate association.
The writer OF this knew him., as /. was the
privilege o: but few TO know him. Yes, thou
playmate of my carly lile--school companion of
my early days, and ficnd of nv riper years.
alas thou art gone. mourn to give thee up
to know that never shall again embrace thy
hand in friendships gasp. But the voice of
God be done. We give thee up, and bow with
humility and submission TO His divine will.
who doeth all things right" and question no,
the ways Of him who worketh ali thing. for
good, and feel that il is
Enough for US to know, that this dark state
Ia wayward passions lost, and vain pursuits.
This infancy Of being cannot prove
The final issue OF the works Of God.
by boundless love and perfect wisdom formed.
And ever rising with the rising mind"