The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1863-09-05
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LITTLE WALTER ovERToN.

al saddsr 81 l1soFe melancholy catastrophe has
never transpiYcd IL ouy aniet little village than
that which occurred on Friday evening last, the
2lst inst in mo- community much less this, pro
verbal for its orderly and peaceful character
could such an event, dnacconntable as it was
have otherwise startled and shocked its entire
population.
WalteS Henry, youngest son Of Judge J. H.
0Vertn1 the pride and idol of his family, IS sud-
denly and ruthlessly cutof in all the brightness
Of his youthful promise. The narrowing circum-
stances Of tie bloody and relentless deed which
thus early terminated bis joyous young life tho
writer Of this forbears further to speak lo Both
the act and its hapless author Gre nossgin the
keeping of public iustire, to BIZ PASSED upon BY
the Judicial authorities 81 The ecuntry
The heartfelt emotions and sympathy which
pervaded the people oi this vicinage at the
calamity which had fallen upon the happy house.
hold of the deceased, illustrated the fond estima.
tion in which he was so truly held. Though
young and unobInsige iii his man1less. be had
YET By the gantleness of his disposition, united
to manly and Intelligent bearing ii his boyish
Intercourse with the world, won its kind, foster
ing respect and favor. 3
Since the death of bill pious and estimable
mefller. by whose side he now sleeps, she care
ana task OF watching over and inspiring his
t0uHk shtdxt Will StlfiSNal aIl6cLt0n ana QulT
was deyolved upon his sisters 40 their fidelity
in tic performances Of that sacred trust was this
dear innocent little boy indebted for that forti-
tade and Christian resignation exhibited by him
during the few hours Of Life left HIM lii that
brief, thrilling interval Of anguish to bis dscon-
solate and bereaved family, conscious of his fast
approaching end his last hours were resrnedly
given up to expressive nifestations of love and
Affection for all those dear to him, and from whom
be was SO soon To part.s Happy In the hope of
an0iher and better state Of existence beyond the
gTases biz cOuld cleerf.lIy hsis the moment III
his approaching dissolati0n and iii spirit Of far
vent resgnafoi realized the sentiments so beam
tifnlly bTeathed forth on tho occasion Of his
faneral service: a II
Il would not live always; ~. welcome tfs
tomb, sss
sines Jesus hath lain ,hsrs, I dread noti.s
sThsrs. sweet N ~ VI. ii ss|bia lns asiss
To hail liiI1s ii trump sIle skies
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biaek iH the s'onn ntotfsit i e white.
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