The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-07-27
Major John Yagsr of the IaIst Ohio.

Among the many good men Knox Coun-
ty has lost since the rebellion broke out,
few will be missed more than MAJOR John
Wager. The following extract from a letter
written by Theodore c. Fitch, Captain of
Company F, 12lst Ohio, to his bereaved
widow, gives the circumstances connected
with his death and pays 9 well deserved
compliment to the Major as a soldier, a
man, and a friend -
"Early yesterday morning our regiment
with1he remainder OF the army were drawn
up in line for a charge on the enemy's lines.
AT a given signal we advanced, the enemy
fell back before Us 4; butt the price was a
dear one. It was directly in front of the
enemY's works, foremost in the line of du-
iy that Major wager fell a!yictim TO the raw
ages of this cursed war. He was wounded
in three places-one in the left arm Just be-
low the shoulder, through both thighs and
in The RICH, knee. His pistol and memo
randum..book were..takenf from his body by
the enemy, who controlled the ground ION
which he fell. Nothing else about his per-
son was disturbed. His watch, ring and
breasipin are in the possession OF Richard
Sutton, OF CompanyIG, and will be sent 10
you at the earliest convenience
Arrangements have been made TO have
the body sent home 10 the address OF S s.
futile, of Frederickiown. The Majors
wounds were of such a.character as TO in
dicaie that be died soon. he looked calm
and peaceful.
or the Majors character, every one who
met him knows that he possessed a nobili-
ty of soul not ordinary. He loved, OF man
kind, his family first, of whom he always
seemed proud and haPpyito mention. To
his friends outside he as as true as steel,
and no sacrifice seemed 10 be toe great TO
ensure their comfort. Generous almost TO
a fault, he was always prompted TO do more
than his share in the common of charity
which cross our pathway acts and his name
will long be connected with many, very
many private deeds OF benevolence Known
only to himself and their recipients. Of his
character as a soldier, the manner and place
oil his death speak volumes, ard needs no
comment. Possessed OF an ardent temper
ament, it would seem that he was born for
a soldier, v~;gilant in the performance of
every duty assigned him. it was enough TO
know that he was on duty, that all was
right.
As personal friends, | suppose none were
more intimate than he apd I with me he
shared his lille troubles and joys, and his
loss to me, is the loss of an elder brother,
whose counsels | shall mics in times OF sor.
row and of Joy. shall ever revere his
memory and where / numerate the friends
of nv military career his appears one Of
The mobiles, and best. We met in the army
as Strangers, but a similarity OF tempera-
ment brought Us together, and a similarity
OF ex 2erience led to an eternal friendship"
"THEoDoRE c. FncH,
Capt Co. F, 12lst Ohio"
A letter from L. F. Drake Chaplain Of the
Regiment also written TO The widow. He
says "My heart is too full of sorrow to
write much at this time, one of my warm
est friends, and your beloved and affection
ate husband is no more of this world. He
has died as all true soldiers and lovers of
their country die, at his post. y = No
man since the -ommencemen of the war,
all things considered, has acted more nobly
and periodically than your deceased hus-
band. In storming the enemy's works he
was the frs, man that reached them"
We should be pleased 10 make more ex.
tracts from Rev. Dake's letter, but want Of
space will not permit. Dur acquaintance
with Major Wager has been but brief, MAIN
II since he entered the service. We have
heard many speak well of him. The care
and interest he took in sick soldiers in his
regiment has made him numerous friends.
Many who have lost their sons, will long
remember, with gratitude, his kindness to-
ward them in their Sickness Mount YER
non Republican.