The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-06
OBITUARIES.

OBITUARIES.
Died the 21st of September, 1884, in the hands
Of the enemy, Mr. JOIN g. SHIP, eldest son OF Mr.
VIM. T. aud Mrs II. NJ. Ship OF CASTOR county, N O.,
| at The age Of 10 years, months and IA days.
This interesting and noble youth Is another victim to
the war Of extermina,ion which 10 prosecuted BY
our enemies. BE was Kind and affectionate brother
dutifu and obedient At the early age Of 10 be
was happily converted, and, as soon as opportunity
offered himself with The Methodst Episcopal
Church, Having entered the Military Academy a.
Hillsboro which opened on the l4ih or February he
remained until the call made for the ~ boyE, TO
which he promptly responded and be joined Company
X, 23d Regiment n. @. 7.
From Raleigh be wrote 10 his parents that though
his health quite feeble they should be alarmed
for his trust was In God who alone could protect him
Brigadier General r ID. Johnston pronounees bin IN
be brave and gallant boy the admiration OF his con
rades for his GOODNESS and veteran inrepidy. Colonel
Biackner, OF another regiment being witness OF hts
heroism, inquired who he WAS and declared that the
young regarded the ERE and shells OF the
enemy than IL he had been dress parade.
Having been wounded, on the 18th Of September, is
was uncertain whether he was prisoner OF dead Gen
Johnston, after receiving the melancholy intelligence OF
his DEATH Communicated IL to his parents in the most
tender and sympathetic language endorsing his ynoblu
bearing and gallant conduct who had laid his all
upon his countrys altar From other letters learn that
he greatly esteemed by the officers and beloved by
the company. His death greatly lamented, tor he
was brave hero Whilst additional testimonies migh b.
aduced these may suffice exhibit the character OF
the deceased pious aud devoted christian, FEARLESS
and conscientious soldier.
Adjoining his profession by bright example until the
day Of his death he has only passed from earth TO
the blessed aud peaceful mansions OF Heaven, Let tho
beeaved parents and brother sisters endeavor im-
tate his piety and zeal and whilst mourning their rpar.
able loss derive consolation from the hope that he has
only gone befUrc thcm they shall meet again, where the
of artillery shall be heard, the missiles
of destroy the brave and gallant defenders Of gh
tcous cause. j..
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Day by day is created the material TOR the history Of
new Republic String evsnts and momcntOus changes
mark its BIRTH and proud records remain Of those ho have
had the opportunity Of being prominent actors In Its
those whose lives should stimulate ms to attain 70 the
highest standard Of excellence, but history would furnish
much that useful 10 the character Of is students did 1t
frequently include less conspicuous, but not less
honorable classes which, in many instances, by their
devotion and self sacrifice make the reputation of
those above them.
tits a representative Of these whose name this simple
sketch woad preserve and present his life In the army
worthy Of imitation On the 2is Of August, 1864 in the
was killed Sergeant WIN r. RIcnARDsoN Company b,
18th Regiment N &. T.. Cookies Brigade, Of Z. w.
Richardson native of Union comfy, N. c.. he was
among the first who in April 1861, volunteered in the
army of the COnederacy His prompt patriotic espousa Of
his couny's and his cheerful sacrifice Of tho com
forts and blessings of happy home in exchange for the
hardship Of life the ranks indicate the good soldier no
afterwards proved himself Faithful and conscientious in
the discharge Of his duties respectful and obedcn TO his
officers; consderate and kind his comrades. hc tho
type of the true christian SOLDIER and in bis neproacabc
life furnishes example which could not fail 70 exercise
good influence over all who knew him In the Geld Of
battle in camp he considered Of best soldiers
His conduct always conspicuous for dashing, almost
reckless bravery and his honorably mrntion for
gallantry displayed Malvern Hill. South Mountain,
Fredericksburg, Brstoe Station, and indeed in all the
merous engagements in which his command participated
soldier Of such high qualities, he commanded the adj
mation of his comrades, and the respect and approval Of
his officers, who did all the honor in their power TO his
WORTH For galantry and good conduct he than
promoted first TO the grade Of Corporal then TO that
of Sergeant and at the time of his death he acting In
the capacity of Lieutenant
His child like faith in God and his strong affection FOR
the dear at home. sublimely beautiful traits in
his character. Strong when he entered the army they
were not dimmed by the surrounding Generalization OF
camp life but grew stronger daily the day Of his death
The writer of this simple tribute knew him Intimately and
feels assured his walk I'm life that his spirit has
winged its fight to a bright and better world.
In the death of such brave soldiers and good ncn the
army and country experience loss which can scarcely be
estimated.
BY the force Of example they make their comrades what
they are themselves and what more worthy Of admiration
than christian soldier faithful in all things, 10 his
God to his neghbor and his country.
Many the graves that mark the bloody track over
which the hostile armies have passed and over some In
future time will rise monuments. telling Of brilliant deeds
and great achievements, but they cannot commemorate
purer patriotism devoted service, heroic self
sacrifice than offered up by Sergeant RICHARDSON
the altar of his country His memory will live in tho
hearts of his comrades who deeply sympahize with his
bereaved family in this their second heavy bereavement
but what is their loss is his eternal gain. The Lord has
given, and the Lord has taken away blessed be the name
of the Lord" w MCR.
Died. in the 18th year of his age at tho residence Of his
father, L. w. Richardson in Union county n c. on the
4th OF August HUGH RICHARDSON, private OF Company
Is. 18th Regiment N. c. T.
The sad announcement is made-tbe brave, generous,
noble hearted Hugh is gone from midst. We sorrow
for him, but grefs unmixed with JOY for know
loss is his gain He has gained Heaven bave lost
a friend, our country gallant defender.
Hugh enlisted private in the army of Northern Wiz
gnia in April, 1864 He fought through the bloody bat
ties of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania C. H. 20 River,
North Anna. Coal Harbor and Turkey Ridge, in oil Of
which battles he conducted himself with distinguished
gallantry. gaining the entire confidence Of all bis officers,
well as his NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. He escaped unhur
through those bloody dramas alas TO be laid low by the
fell destroyer Typhoid Fever. He attacked on the
Sd day of July and Immediately to the hospital where
be fingered through the slow stages Of his disease,
watched by the tender Of his devoted mother. who
hearing of her illness had FASTENED his bedside
The Doctors disparng Of his recovery there permitted
her him home. 1t was too late, death had already
marked him for its He fingered yet for three days
after reaching home suffering little, and died full Of hope
and happiness telling his aged mother and father that all
WELL that the Lord had pardoned his sins and he
would soon be decked in robes Of sp0tless white.
Thus died HUGH RICHARDSON. young christian hero
and soldier In the busy wh Of excitement through which
are passing. His name will be- forgotten by all
but those whose fortune has been his love-
know his friendship; in their hearts his memory will
remain bright as on the cruel Gay when he torn from
midst. w. II. -.