The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1863-04-08

The Christian IntelIigencer Of this week
contains an interesting sketch Of the late
Capt. Theadore c. Rodgers. son Of thsRev. E.
7. Rogers. formerly Of Albany. but now OF
New York. from which we make the follow.
ing extracts:
In May, 1861, be enlisted. After varied
experiance he returned home, and on the 7th
OF January. 1862, was married in Cszenoya
n. Y. to the adopted daughter ofu. Ten
Eyek, Esq, a young lady who, we may be
allowed at least to say, was every way
worSy oi the hand Of the gallant soldier
The bridal days were passed in the camp,
where a few weeks Of happiness were afford.
ed them.
Six months roll away. and the battle at
Gaines Mills opens. Mr.. Rogers. having
left home as First Lieut.. was, on account OF
his superior qualities as q soldier and as a
man was promoted to the Office OF Captain.
His indeatigable efforts to discharge the du-
ties Of his position seriously impaired his
health and, previous to the battle referred to
he was lying sick in his tent. but tho booms
ing OF the enemy's cannon reused the spirit
OF the soldier, and be forgot himselfin his
desire to win a victory for his country.
An account Of the last scene is given by
an officer in the rehel army. and, coming
from such source, its accuracy can not be
questioned. Colonel McRas, while passing
through Nassau, N. P, on his way to Egg.
land sought an introduction to lady, who,
he was informed, was from Albany. Find.
ing that she knew Dr. Rogers and his fami-
ly, she writes that his whole face lighted up,
and he said: "Oh! am 50 glad, | have
10 ia khn Tn
Who knew the family OF the brave young SOL
der who fell before my eyes," ....f
He then said: at was just at evening on
Friday, June 9th at the battle Of Gaines
Mills rs your army was falling back, was
struck with this appearance Of a young man,
the Captain Of d COMPANY, Wbo wss rtshing
forward at the head Of his men, encouraging
them, and leading them on, perfectly regard
less Of his own lie, or safety. His gallantry
and bravery attracted our notice, and | felt
30 sure that he must fall, and 10 regretted
tfe sacrifi, ,e Of his life, that l tried hard to
take him prisoner. But all my efforts vert
vain; and when at last saw him fall, gave
orders at once that he should be carried from
the field. 1t was the last Of the fight, and in
q few moments Gen. Garland (also Of the
Confederate army and l went in search OF
him and found him under the tree; whittier
1 bad ordered him to be carried"
Here the voice OF the Colonel tremble so
that he was hardly able to proceed. Recov.
ering himself, he added: 81 took from his
pocket his watch, some money and three let
ters--onc from his wife and, another from
bis father, and the third from his mother
AS Gen. Garland, who has since been killed
and read the letters, standing at the side OF
the youthful husband and son, we cried like
children tears of grief and regret for the brave
and honered soldier, and at the thought OF
those who would mourn him at home." The
Colonel said: "1ell his wife, mother and ia
ther, that though he was an enemy OF whom
we say it, he died the brayest and most gal
liant man that ever tell on the battle field, en-
couraging and leading his men on, going be-
fore them to set the example. Tell them,
also, that we saw him LAID hnderly in his
grave, (by himself) and that when this hate
ful war is oyer, can take his vile to the
very spot where her husband lies."
Col McRea was very ANXIOUS to know
whether the letters and watch had been le.
ceived by his wife, as he said that he gave
them into the hands of Col. t., of TIE 23d
Regiment, who had promised to send them
by flag Of truce.
From all that could be gathered, the la
mented youth never spoke word after re-
ceiving his deoth wound.