The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-06-30
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DIED, on the battlefield, near Richmond, June 2ilh,
1862, A. b. Hood, member of Co. X, 3Oh ~ G. Reg,
from the effects of minnie ball passing through his
noble heart He for time student al Erskiuc
College, intending study Divinity but on account Of
his health failing, and by the advice OF hi. phycian
he turned his attention TO farming. And when
country vas threatened by Invading foe he sacri.
feed all that was dear'to stand In her dcicnCc-yca,
lie itself he sacrificed the altar Of iE country.
lie possessed many good qualities. lie had but few
suprriors. He obcdient son. n lovely brother,
n kind and afectonate husband, n fond aud tender
father; and christian he sincere fricAd Ia
the cause of Christ. lie connected himself IN carly
life with the Associate Reformed Church Of Snrdis,
Mcckcnbug county, Of which he consistent member.
lie cscmcd II great privilege worship there with tie
people OF God lie often spoke ia letters to his family hat
he could imagination the grave faces OF those who
worsppcd III that holy sanctuary and could hear the
of devoted minister he proclaimed salvation hc
OF dying sinners lie lOngcd Tor the happy day when
hc would be reunited with his loved oucs join with them
in singing praises God in that sacred spot. 1homh be
had desire 10 be reunited with his loved ones lac did
forget the uncertainty Of death. lie said lac knew l well
prov dcnce might have another fate in for him. hat he
felt assured that wlaeycT fate would bCdc him wa that
which his Heavenly Father knew Tor the best lie SAID
likely he would be called upon the enemy
OF his country deadly conflict and that he night tai
victim this cruel many thousands hd but lac hoped
his dear friends aud the precious little Jewels God
had given hun better world; aud that Just God would
shield and dcIend bis country until she should triumph
proud foe, and be recognised by the The Garth
free and highly favored Government lie SAID also that lac
could believe that people suyng for independence nud
freedom soil consented by the blood OF many
vered ancestors would DO ampcd IN The dust About
the beginning OF the army with defeats.
then he said Things looked little dark but he did p
anything discourage the patriotihat nust be
taught trust OF esh but IN God who would
cary through trying ordeal. Until this accom-.
plshed let the christian patriot, with eye fixed The God
OF battles be up and doing lie onhed and aLhoued tho
wickcdness OF the and the sinful Jcsis Of rude men,
and especially groycd at the Dissertation OF The Sabbath day.
and that il hard while camp without the AID OF divine
grace for the christian to have that intimate communion with
his Saviour which he desires
And he fills soldiers grave aud his precious dust IS
still resting the plains OF Richmond, but ondly hope
his immortal spirit yon bright world above, where
We hope TO aud join with him IN singing the Iasc8 81
redccmng love- No moro shall lis sweet voice be heard
the family altar and shall his SCAT be
cuped the family circle shed gadncss IN each broken
heart Dear Abno quiet the silent tomb aud may no
insulting foe irainplc thy grave Or eMi the
spot where the patriot lies. lie leayesa large circle TO
the loss Of friend aud beloved wife aud two
children disConsOlatc
The following OF letter from the Chaplain Of
the Regiment: "Doar Sis,cI-your husband is Heaven;
he fell the battle field Friday evening just before sunset
minnie bail passing through his heart But lac Tell child
OF God and follower OF Jesus lie tue christian.
Oh. think you his face again cath, and
his Of tenderness and love you 10 hear more "a
your earthly home deeply sympahisc with YOU and may
God give grace TO train your chdfcn for HIM 80 That
the iamile may meet IN heaven LAURA