Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-07-01
Death of Capt. II. J. Hliss

We are panied TO record the death of
Cap. HARMON j. BLlss, of the Sd E1ceisi-
or Reg. New York Volunteers, which co.
CURED on the 9th of June. of wounds re-
ceived at the battle of Chaneellorville, on
the Sd of May He was left on the battle
field and fell into the hands of the enemy
where he remained prisoner until the
18th, when he was removed to the hospi-
tai of the Sd Army Corps, where he ex-
pired Oh the 9th of June. Capt Bliss left
a pleasant home over two years since,
where he was surrounded by all that
tends to make life pleasant and happy, in
obedience to the call of his country for
the suppression of this wicked rebellion
On the battlefield, as in every other posi-
ton of life he had been called to fill, he
proved himself true man, and faithful in
the discharge of every duty During his
service in the cause of his country he
had taken part il ten hard fought battles
previous to the one in which he received
his mortal wound, in all of which his cool
ness, courage, and unhinching bravery
inspired his men with confidence, and
called forth the appreciation of his supe-
rior officers. His funeral was attended
at his residence, IN Westfeld New York.
Ito which place his remains were taken)
on the 10th, the following notice of which
we take from the Westfeld Republican
The funeral services of Capt. Harmon
J. Bliss, were held on Thursday afternoon
last, and his remains borne TO their final
resting place by sorrowing friends and
neighbors. The services were cond uctei
with military rites and very large con-
course of citizens from this and adjoining
towns took part in the solemnities of the
occasion Captain Stedman, OF Fredonla,
with his company, and the Dunki-k Reg
Imental Band, We're IN attendance. The
religious services were held at the Pres
byterian Church Rev Mr. Eastman,
Chaplain of the 81 Excelsior Regiment,
VIZ ca ne on with the remains from Wash
ington. vas present and IN his remarks,
briefly and t,zalingly alluded to the con-
necti3n Of the deceased with the service
and the cheerful resignation eend 'he man
ifest christian fortitude with which ne pore
up under his suferings- almost 20
the last THAI he would soon be able TO re
turn 10 the embraces ofhis beloved family,
but the angel Of death was lowering over
him; the brittle thread of life parted in
an unexpected moment, and his brave
spirit was gone Several memb bers of his
gallant company, who have from sickness
and wounds, been compelled 10 return
home, were In the procession, aud carried
the Flag that was presented 10 the Capt
and company just before their departure
for the war it had been borne by them
for nearly two years in the service; and
was a cherished token of the interest ia
ken in their welfare by near and dear
friends at home The religious services
were conducted BY the .lergymen Of the
several Churches. Rev Mr. Fisher in
dulgea in = few appropriate remarks. At
the grave the ceremonies were solemn and
impressive; and all felt as the farewell
shots resounded over his inanimate form
that one Of West6elds noblest sons had
fallen The Committee are entitled to
great credit for the excellent manner In
which they conducted mournfui rites
AT meeting of the officers Of the Sd
L. held Saturday evening June 9th Col
Austin In the Chair, the 70 lowing resolu-
tons were presented and adopted
Whereas, We are this day called to
mourn the death of Capt Harmon j. Bliss,
a fellow officer who has been identified
with US for two years, who brought gal
lant company to our Regiment, who has
ever been found faithful az his post, un-
shrinking in the discharge of duty, never
absent from it in any battle, and who fell
wounded at Charlottesville by the side
of our lamented Col, and died after q
month of suffering, and
Whereas We wish to give expression
to our feelings at his loss, and 10 tell his
family and friends how highly we esteem
ed him.
Resolred, That while we bow to the
will of God and while we know that our
cause demands the sacrifice of precious
and noble lives, we cannot but deeply
mourn the loss of ore who. a. soldier
set so bright an example of true service
to his country, and who as a man, endear
ed himself so strongly TO US and his asso-
ciates.
Resolced, That copy of these proceed
ings be sent to the family of Capt Bliss,
, and to the press for publication.
JOHN ) AUSTIN.
Col. Commanding 81 Reg Elk Brig
Chairman.
VIM r. Eastman Chaplain, Sec.
Capt Bliss age was about 33 years