Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-02-25
OBITUARY.

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.iau shter of Dr.. Ia. IN l.- .IfS. SARAH MAYS,
nj, Of East Florida.
GLOW in nh hour the rcmcr which gave. an
puls." and how the announcement that the lovely
and beloved lady Of ibis notice Was dy-;!S' reitsra-
toi the fearful lesson, how in life we are III death.
Panic stricken, lcar's thri'l"g WIN Anguish her
numerous friends sG,L>,eI ~r.Iad, III despair that
nothing could be do:o foI her, su much esteemed,
go much cherished. "She is dying" no hope"
terrible words for the stricken heart, and 10 that
silence that s,eaks" ne watched the Gliding Of
life-and 80 she left US. A frequent visitor to our
Capital. Ito which al honorable position brought
her husband) aud q more protracted visit oi the
last three months, had served to make known her
lovely character, and acquire for her the sdinira-
tinn of old and Young. Rarely beautiful in per-
san, OF most attractive manners, possessing III 4
remarkable degree tos power o. making friends %.
ali wac caia- withia this mysterious inhusuce; OF
rsuly Intelligence, which displayed itself with
sparkling yivacily, which contrasted fayorably
with her well-teupered Judgment, md she was
indeei, q most charming woman. Sae hao al 70
mske life bright and Observation-Disclosures pc
rents, sisters, brothers and children, who loved
her with exquisite tenderness-(and to these dear
friends, whom the necessities ut WAT have 50 in
oppo, tunely separated from this lJred one. we ter
der our most earnest sympsthies)-and her hus-
band, whose devotion was unsurpassed. Lovers
from their youth, not q cloud had INTERVIEWED 10
cast . shadow upon their bappiness-but now,
LIZZIE, "truly are there breaking hearts iot tnee
and " thus the heart will break, yet broken!y
live on"
1.-THE foregoing notice, with q request to copy
was no. seen by US at tie time itappeared. We
find a melancholy satisfaction in giving it a place
now In our columns. TIE tribute is q touching
aud appropriate one to a beloved member OF . de-
voted Family, md our heart responds to its every
sentiment and expression with all the glow OF {
fordlv treasured remembrance.-ED. Apr.l
D,rn. Mt Chimhors.o Hospital, Va, on the
9th OF June last, j. B. LONG, in the 2lst ye r
of his age. 80.
He wss one among the first I" respond TO AIS
country's call and enlisted in Capt. l.. bLASnS
Comn.nyI H.) 18th Regiment. 81: Sc that time he
WAS honoruhly discharged; but not being con
tented out or the service of his country. he again
enlisted in Capt. LEES Company, ~ Palmetto"
Sharpsl,ootcrs, and for sixteen months endlreu
the hardships and performed all tae duties OF Il
t.re soldier, ever iuaniiestinS that Le;ai Ill ,ne
cause for which he enlisted himsc!! that makes
The true patriot and soldier. always ut his pest
ard nromut in dischnrging li- duty howcve: ar
Guous. He WIS ~oblisinE, courteous anu chafic-
tcrizci by a high sense Of honor, ami soon TIC
tho confidence nnd esteem Of bis associates, Oh!-
GERS and men.
"Nnne knew him hut to love him,
None named him but tu praise.
He leaves behind a duating mother, a brother,
md 3 sister. whose lives we've wrapped up III him.
;.-.id.s n large circle @: friends 10 mourn ins loss
hut even these, " nile they weep over the ineihoiy
Of one who was taken from them arc whom tae!
loved so well, can find consultation III tnc 'no"gn'
:Lat he died "a the soldier slcaiG rie. trusting IN
tbs Almighty tod.
Dearest comrade, thou hast left rs
iicre thy loss We deeply feel;
Du. ii: Gnd that hath hercf, us
.!:e eau M our sUrrowt aa;i.
let again we h"9c (" tecet thee
when me day of life &c ticd-
There ia heaven with joy {" greet thes
Where 20 farewell tear is shed.
AFEriSD.
r.,, q. tic battle Of Shar,shu-g. Maryland,
Sent. l7th 1862. PHILLIP POW spANN, Sa-
iuiu HiAe men" 9Th S. {. Regiment, soa of JAHES
SpAxS Of Eigeheld.
Ay,in las the ,i;ilcss fbr:t of depth v!sited our
r.nas, spather marrow ,uoind Is re's'n on the son
Of Msry:aGd. and beIeufh IL IeiVScS ihe remains o.
rLeiyailant s%oi:cr p. y. SIAM. liie toe,in OF
."'aie~
Tn his-dee,h the family circie tes lost one "i'its
brirl.tcs, ornnrrcnt-, the es!;y morn "i whose
Iii. rave nrornise to u career OF usefulness III 'he
rrtrpe. Will. his oh-G:cht and exemplary deport-
,n-,,; enrered tie h-ar,s OF his fond parents win
IA. hn..e tina; his presence Touin shed II hal" oi
peace mad happiness around the ;nin'iy "i'ar' no"
licked in r.curuinc for the loved one and the lost.
The Seceasei, n, the earliest stage of the pres
an, revelation, allied himself with the Nj. Willing
Guards. lie oheyed the iEjnnction gwen hy h''
,.ther tn his three grown no sins--"0". amt ari
as irretnen, ard never think of becoming slaves.
!yoH.y did he obey the injunction. NJ" man ever
lived who made Il better s"ld.e r. For ore year
he served 10 the Mt. Willing dunrds under com
,nsnd of Capt. DAVID DEy%Y. Previous I" inc
expiration OF taat term ! call WAS m ale upon the
Twelve months r=en 10 re-eh!'st. and he, sin"ig
The first, signi.iei nj. Willingness TO s-r,e Ia
.suntry "a y soldier AZ LONG "a she needed him or
mill death should bid him stop on some iIard
tough. field, that his sallan, spirit might join the
.r,nies above, whers the clash % ccn.ending h"st'
is never known. Ito lie enlisted. and having o.
tsined q Through visited. for tee last INNS 'he
hnme of his farents--lhe home nj ht* cui!h""o"
DAYS. He returned 10 Virginia an! a.s'ste' III
,rgnniziny the "Salud. Riaemen.' His quiet.
unoblrusive manners kept him from seeking office ;
he was willing 10 remain "a private. beng ohIy
ambitious 20 do his duty. In tue m!dtt OF dangers
ne was cool and do6ant in h;s Lesriag. aud when
the cruel grape shot pierced his breast ne fell with
The exultin. shou. of victory upon his ilps.
F.rewell, kind friend OF us all. Or VIII we
weep when we think oil S"n. EoF "'o'e "a"' "
and Of yolr devoted parent. relatives aad 'rien"s.
Though The reveil!e will no more arouse thee from
,hy s!nnhers. nor your nome be glatisned 'y
thy cheerful voice. yet it is a cons"lativn to your
parents and friends 10 know that you fell glorious
" Oh 4 hard fought iell, and that your warrior
spiri, rests in the bosom Of its God.
A FRIENp AND CoMRADE.
plsp Of Diptheria. Oct. eth 1852. WAkHhS
CVSTAVE SMITH. infant san OF Lieut.. W.
and s. +. SNlra, aged one yea:. one month nn'
light dayf. His Father vas in I1e army ana was
,1i near to ace the Last expiring breath ct h'S
.;.rlins child. The delicate flower. too pure io'
t.rtb. has been taken away. He was The cherish.
al &c: ana idol Of fond grand parents ann;'' an
nns,es. beloved by all who knew nitH, rnt more
especially by those whose deligtttu. privilege l
WAS to tave him unde: their constant care. -
completely wns eYery thoagh: OF iris har5J
h,csehold absorbed Il this chiia that ths!T really
p.e,nei to forget that the bud Of promise is dolly
oars in anticipation. Dear little WARREN! he
never mad u wish dissatisfied. Long viii his
childish prarks and sweet simple words be Re
relnhered; but weep lot, fond parents; iM
snull.t thou have that pure little cternb bark 10
this world Of sin and sorrow: Let this b.: you
conso.ing Thought. that NJ is nav y"ar susrd'aI
.,n.1 null .,n. rnuurh re can lIt CON. tn you