Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-04-16
DIED.

April 9Th. 1863, EDWARD E. ToEI, in the
25th year Of his age.
Edward was truly sober-minded young
man. His gentle and amiable disposition
greatly endeared him to all who tnew him.
Obedient to his parents, he was rome the less
obedient to the call of his country, and cheer
fully left the comforts of home % share the
hardships that those true patriots endure,
who fight the battles Of freedom against
treason and oppression.
He enlisted in Company I, 18th Regiment,
under Captain Ross. He remaind in the ser
vice nineteen months, during which time he
was in several skirmIshes, in oneof which he
was severely wounded. This was in fierce
onset Of bis Company to gain possession Of a
stockade, which was accomplished. So severe
was his wound, he was deemed unfit for SER
vice, and discharge was rendered him which
he refused. After partial recovery he rejoined
his regiment, Just in time to participate in the
bloody fight at Murfreesboro. The exposure
and fatigue Of that protracted Struggle proved
too much for his powers of physicil endurance,
and he was soon prostrated by disease. After
lying some time in the Hospital, he found his
recovery doubtful, and finally accepted dis
charge from thesserviee, and il an almost
helpless condition, started for home and
friends. A special providence seemed to have
favored him.
He felt when far away that he was unpre-
pared to die. He longed for the counsel and
prayers of a particular friend N whom he
had all confidence, and who, he thought,
could point him to "the Lamb oi God which
taketh away the SIN of the world" There he
thought, If he could only arrive, he would be
enabled to rejoice in Savior's love. There he
did arrive when hfe's "ftful feter'' was al
most over. There he met the Object of his
hearts desire. There he was enabled to trust
the Redeemer, and realize that hewas, indeed,
a new creature. through faith in he blood of
the atOnement. After a day and night were
past, after offering an earnest pryer for his
companions in arms, he enlistedin that war
where there is no discharge. Earnestly may
We breathe the prayer, that all who fall in the
great struggle for the life of the nation, NAV
fall like Edward Noel. Friends may weep,
but their tears will fall on q p.triot and q
christians grave. J. W. NJ.
ALso-At the Military Post, Three Cross
ings Sweetwater, Nebraska Territory, on the
l4th day of December, 1862, of pneumonia,
Mr.. BENSET TRTBETT, of Company B, 9th o.
V..C., Lieut--Col Collins, Commanding, aged
Is years, 10 months, and days, son of Cor
hSliuo ohu LhIaOctu 4ElOcItg OOOINliic1
Athens CO., o.
The subject of this was most noble speci-
men Of a young man, and few of his age
equalled him in uprightness and straight for
wardness. He was honest and fair in all his
dealings and intercourse with his fellow
creatures, never STOPPING to anything that was
petty or mean. He made the golden rule his
guiding star in his course through the rough
and uneven journey Of life He was by no
means quarrelsome or irritable in his disposi-
tion. but mild and agreeable with all Friend
ly and sociable, he was beloved by all who
knew him. As a soldier, he was brave, faith
full. and true to his country, always perform
ing his duty without a murmur Trials and
hardshiPs he bore patiently for his country's
cause. His illness was brief, being confined
to bed scarcely three days. On the first day
of his illness he appeared cheerful, and spoke
of his loved home, and the happy times he
would have when he got there Posr fellow!
he little thought then that he should be
snatehed so soon off the stage of life Before
he expired he prayed to the Supreme Ruler,
and when found in the embrace of death, his
hands were folded together as in the act Of
praying. He has gone to the better land
May all follow his example. A. B.