Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-12-22

It becomes my painful duty to record
the death OF the young man whose name
appears at the head of this article. he
was one among the FIRST to join my compa-
ny during the past summer, and WAS con-
sequsntly connected with the 18th Va. Ia
fantry, but 10 now peacefully resting in the
silent tomb.
OF his early history know but little,
save that he belonged to n good family,
was raised up in the fear of God, and that.
the prayers and Instructions of Christian
parents were not lost upon him.
he possessed good mind, and nt the
time be volunteered was using every pos
sible means TO obtain finished education.
Having lived among US, and having atten-
ded our West Liberty Academy, take
pleasure in saying that none pos
sessed higher degree Of public sym
pathy and public regard, He had
given his heart to God aud, was liV.
ing for the enjoyment of that higher life
which the Saviour has 10 reserve for those
that love Him. In entering upon tue du-
ties of a soldier, he was not influenced by
the impulse Of the moment, but was calm
and deliberate. He regarded this nation
as the best heritage that God has given to
man; that il is founded on principles of
equity yand Justice, aud lhstif should be
preserved In an uuimpaired state forever
Thus he -pcted uuderslaudingly, iu coming
forward in defense OF the right, and while
his health permitted, be never refused to
do higiduty. Bat beinguaturally possess.
ed Of q delicate constitution, he could not
long endure the hardships and privations
of camp life, aud soon he is reported upon
the "sick list aud finally be is discharged
from all duty by the Being who rules
above. He died on the 18th ins4., Of camp
fever and diptheria, in the Hospital at
Cumberland, Maryland.
| We tried, as far as possible to administer
to all of his wants 10 his last illness, but
still it looked hard To- see one who had
been so tenderly raised sinking to the
grave away from home and friends. But
this is often the fate of the soldier, and We
can only look fordiViue comfort in the clos.
| ing scene of life. -,s,y
As matter of consolation to the elbereay-
ed family and friends, may say that our
young friend was not only resigned, but
perfectly willing to pass into the waters Of
Jordan, His end was peace, and he now
rests where the wicked cease TO trouble and
where the weary are forever at rest. %
| We feel sad as we pen these lines, aud
are ready 10 say with the Psalmist, saover
and friend hast thou put far from me, and
mine acquaintance into darkness, = but we
EelOlce hutn No remember tnat beyond the
'tdarkpesgs OF the tomb there is ga life
above" where the Virtuous and ibe good
shall spend an eternity Of bliss. We shall
,l'eonfidently expect a reunion with our tel
low-soldier beyond the ills and sorrows OF
life. ~ adii 1lft Mob
We feel for the bereaved parents aud
| lfrfends,ssbut will they not raihef reiaiee,
knowing that their loved one Is forever
freed from sin and death7' They cannot
bring him back again, but they can 20 70
him; and dweItvithshim forever. May We,
his comrades, initiate his virtues and at last
shafe his reward. ~ 2
a 5sa Issi.cS w.aB. ouRTIs..
slsi1 - Capt. Go. D, 18th Va. Regt.