Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02
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CAPT. CHARLES HARDY BtRGIN.

Captain Charles Hardy Burgin was born in that
part of Burke county now embraced in the county
of Mcdowell near "0d Fort" on the Catawba
river, on the 23rd day Of April 4. d. 1897. He
was the younger son of Gen. Aney Burgin, a highly
respectable citizen Of Mcdowell county. At an
early period in boyhoGd he gave evidence of a
thoughtful and active mind, and he very soon &C
qured fair knowledge of the rudiments of the
English language, and, though he never became a
finished scholar, he obtained good practical edu-
cation His good taught him carly in life the
Importance of storing his mind with valuable infor-
nation, and to this end, he devoted much time to
the study of history, especially the history Of his
own country, and general reading. His observation
of men and things was large for Of his age and
more accurate than that of most men at the age of
twenty-three years.
Capt Burgin inherited from his parents, indeed,
from long ancestry devoted love of free inStitu-
tons under that system of government established
by WASHINGTON and his illuStriouS compatriots-
Hence, he became at early day an interested and
watchiul observer of the political difficulties that
led to the existing revolution. lie desired to avert
disruption of the late Union if this could be done
upon any plan of honor and safety to his section of
the country. With this view, he cooperatcd with
the conservative men of the country, and IN 1850
he was induced to become candidate 70 represent
his native county in the lower branch of the Legs
lature Party excitement ran high. The contend
ing parties in his county about equally divided
He ran against young gentleman of handsome
abilities and great personal popularity, and nduen-
tial gentleman outside of the county brought their
influence to beara against him TO the utmost of their
ability, but he nevertheless beat his opponent. In
the canvass, conducted upon principles of true hon
or, he displayed an ability and aptitude in debate
that gave him permanent reputation and greatly
gratitied scores of devoted friends. In the Legisa
ture, though he did not participate largely in the
debates of that body, he never failed to make him.
self familiar with every subject Of Importance under
consideration, and always voted after deliheraton
and with mature judgment He was useful and
efficient member. He stood firmly by the late
Union, hoping he'good men Of the land might be
permitted TO save it. until Lncons proclamation
calling for troops to subjugae the South, cut off all
hope! Then duty and patriotism, whose commands
he failed to obey, demanded his co operation
to establish the independence of the South and &C.
cordngly he labored assiduously and cordially at
the first extra session of the Legsa ture in 1861 to
pass such measures as were necessary to enable
North Carolina to join fully and vigorously in the
struggle for independence. As soon as this short
session closed be hurried home, joined volunteer
company as private was elected first Lieutenant
of his company and was finally promoted to the
Captaincy OF the same. He enjoyed the fullest con-
fdence and cordial respect of those under his COM
mand. Through all the dangers, suferings and
priVatons of his sodierlife lasting from the begin