The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-08-28

/ Penn, ON the "a of July, 1863 was the hel
Capt. W. P. HARRIS, who fell. on the rugged an
sanguinary field while making charge upo
the enemys entertainments. He was youn
man just in the lovely spring time of life. Hor
was just casting its bright radiance over futul
hours. Many fair hand of promise no doul
was epcircling his youthful heart, rich in ant
4 cipations of happiness and prosperity. But, .
las! how soon were these brilliant hopes blast
ed, and how soon was he ushered from the mids
of his associates into eternity. Be it said, b
entered the noble cause of the South at the bu
gle note, and sound Of the drum for volunteers
Was it him that was dragged from his door 0
hunted from the dark hollows and taken int
this great struggle for independence? Not SO
But his action cried aloud in perpetual tones
my country shall not be striving in vain for ,
foundation against the countless throng of in
vaders thousand aims and hopes mingled
with fears, that gave our young Confederacy an
! origin that shall be complete. This tyrannical
oppression must be forever kept on its own pol
luted shore, and never be admitted on the plains
of our beloved Southern land. He joined the
48th Va Regt as a private, and gained laurels
from the field OF battle, and confidence from the
men Of the company to which he belonged, until
| he was put in as Sergt., then 1st Lieut., and
finally chosen rs Captain of the n. s. B. of Nick
elsville, Va. He led them through the terrible
| struggle Of Fredericksburg. Side by side he
fought with them at the bloody entrenchments
around Charlottesville; and on the night Of the
I'd July, as the Regt. commanded by Col.
Dungan) was advancing on the almost impreg-
nable position of the enemy, amid the furious
shots Of ball and shell, and the war Of musketry.
his voice was heard to echo upon the breeze
IS he led them on to victory or death, .scome on
my brave fellows now let us have revenge for
our gallant Col. who fell by our side at Chan
cellorsville." While thus encouraging his men,
ball hit hin, in the head. He fell almost
speechless upon the ground, and the last words
ne spoke were these: 81 am Wounded is the
day ours! if 70, die satisfied" Alas! the
war still continues to rage-many of our noble
sons have fallen and continue to fall-still do
we contend against the foe which is larger than
our own host three times multiplied, notwith.
standing this, we embrace the hope of our fallen
Captain. Wonderful but true, there is no
doubt-no dependency in the remainder Of his
little band.
Spring is now in full bloom, and progresses
towards mid snmmer-the meadows are bloom
ing, the little stream that murmurs by the lovely
cottage Of our lost friend, hasput on its glorious
attire-the encircling grove has become vocal. !
but, alas, there arises no joyful sound of human
voices from the pleasant dwelling but since this I
fatal news has disturbed the family circle, tears
bitter tears-the tears of fond mother and |
father, brothers and sisters, fall upon the gras.
~ turf and beds that encircle the old home
stead All |! what deep anguish will reign I
throughout the neighborhood Our little band
IS to-day seen lowering about in groups, and
weeping as sister over her departed mother.
But, brother soldiers, let US not despair at the
oss of our commander, but calm and firm let us
stand united and determined to do our utmost.
md fight to the last drop Of blood. And obi
Virginia! whether tears still longer fall upon
your soil-thopgh the enemy shall suck your
narrow and the strife become more severe-'l
blessed are you STILL Let us remember there is
N honor, victory, an Immortality, awaiting
Is in the future.
Enough tears Of Virginia's daughters continue
fall-fall still if it must be so-the soil which
our tears bedew is thessoil Of our hero, and your
sbie sorrow will be the mother of a noble ioy.
~ bereaved friends Of the deceased, since we .
ave gained the day and the victory is ours, let
~ counterbalance our sorrow for the fallen he
Q ., remember ne died the death Of SPARTAN
" praise to the name of our brave hero All
all to his people. J.s.F..
4sth Va. Regt
oecuines my PAINFUL duty to record the
cath q VIM. J. G. HUBBLE, son Of R. T. and
ophi. Hubble, Of smyth county, in the goth :
ear OF his age. He was killed in the second
avs light At Gettysburg He was member Of
Q. y ooth Va. Regt He was a youth of kind
disposition to all, but especially so to an af-
lcted father, after whose death, tho not 1s
ears old, his greatest concern was to provide
7 widowed mother and six small children
'unger than himself. In August 1861, hav-
g arrived at the age of is, he volunteered to
reno MS country's rights. He was brave !
= faithful soldier, always at the post of duty
to the time Of his death. He had by his !;
M and manly disposition, gained the esteem =
his company and all who knew him. So falls =
young the brave and the good LII. !.
At the residence Of Rev Jas. McChain. in
IS vicinity, on Wednesday night, Capt. JOHN =
BISON, one of the oldest and most useful citi- v
rs OF the county. He was in the 89th year of t,
8 age. =
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