Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1863-11-02
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, Died, at Wilson, NC, Sept LIST. 1854 ,f.r
short but painful Illness Lieut.. joseph T. cath
ey OF Co. e, 25th n. G.. L. When the tocsio OF
war was first sounded: the subject of this motif c
enns.eo as . private soldier in Capt. Thos. J, lie,
lie tore himself away fsUm tie fond embraces Of
a young and lovely wife and children to assist in
repenlhs the vie Invaders of our soil. and was
ever ready and willing ID discharge his duties;
always evincing a lively interest in and self-sac-
rifcing devotion to his coantry. A..
La April bS he was romcted by his eompan-
Ions In arms To the position of Lieutenant, which
place he occupied until ais death, flling it with
nonor to himself, meriting TIE respect of his
command and entire confidence of has fetlosrof
ncers. de was an active participant ia the series
of engagements In front OF Richmond in June
10; again at Fredericksburg in Dec. of the same
year, besides several skirTHishes of minor impor-
lance, in all of which he conducted himself as a
true and gallant officer. 1t was. not his: fate to
fall on the field of c~onfict-still his death is not
the less a sacrifice on the altar Of his country
1t will be a source oil satisfaction TO his be- eaved
family from whom he was separately and numer-
Gus friends, to know that he had prepared him
self TO meet his God in peace. He left u name
untarnished and an assurance that he was going
TO the christians home. He died as the veteran
soldier loves to Gle, with his armor on. In his
death the wife has lost a kind husband-the chill
uTCu d IL ducCllODdlG laIllSf-tnG parents a SOOO
and ever dutiful son-I an intimate and personal
~friend-the country one of her best sons. May
this dispensation of Providence prove TO surviy-
ing relatives and friends a blessing in disguise.
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Died, in Camp W1nder Hospital, Richmond, on
the nth OF May, 1865, of typhoid fever, Mr.. a. A.
LIpe, member of Co. g. 9Th Reg. II. @. Troops.
aged ss years, eIeven days. Beng in very deli
cate health, the camp soon proved fatal 10 him
He was engaged in the seven days fight around
Charlottesville, and the hand If the Almighty
protected him through the hottest Of the con
tiict, but only to fall a victim TO the ~feverin a
short time afterwards. He was a good man, u
brave and patriotic soldier, and his loss will be
deeply felt by his wi q and two dear little chill,
dren whom he left to mourn his. loss will also
be deeply felt by his brother soldiers In arms
His health was never good from the time hawent
to the army, yet he was never known to murmui
or complain, but was always found at his post
de was loved by all VINO knew him-a gOoC
der and affectionate father. But weep not. be
reaVed ones, but prepare to meet him where w,
trust ne is now at rest, wnere the roar of thu
cannon and the clatrer OF the musket will disturb
nim no more.
Dearest brother, thou hast let US,
Here thy loss we deeply feel;
But tbs God that hath Eereft u.s.,
He.can all our soIrows heal.
Weep not, fond wife. weep not
Fer thy fond one that is gone;
8 - but give your heart To Jesus alone,
And say Thy will be doae.'
know tits hard it's hard for You
! To give your husband mp;
But, sister, tits the will of Gsd,
That you should drink this bitter cup.
Your sorrows heavy, yes, tits true,
And oft your brother weeps With you;
But our weeping now is all ia vain,
We cannot bring him back again.
oh, then, sister, wipe away your.tears,
And let US weep no more;
But prepare to meet your husband there.
Where troubles all are DER.
Paid.) E. T. DEATON.
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