The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22

though citizen Of another county, to mingle in H.
general feeling of sorrow which pervaded this co
munity. His acquaintance with the distinguished ~
der, in honor of whose memory this aEsemblag, L
been called, began with his military service in The
federate States. He placed by the Execu,ira% =,
North Carolina in command Of a COMPANY of ,,,i,U
which in its organization aud equpmen was ius,Iy
pride of all the contributions made by the State 10 ~,
common cause "e
Understanding thoroughly the requisites sr ,,,.
branch of the service, he addressed himself with
energy and perseverance to its order and disrni;,
and though he transferred to other sphere ~
service under other commanders, the battery has
dered, in all the great fields Of conflict in this Vs.
constant and unsurpassed service,
The qualities of the young soldier attracted atien,,o
at an early day, and Advancement steady and rapiJ
waited on his steps, as occasions gave opportunity ~,
the exhibition of his military talents until he attan
the distinguished position in which he offered IN nj.
life for his country. The character of Gen Ram.en,
presents a most interesting subject Of study.
He blended in his nature all those qualities which
fascinate by their loneliness, with those which h,
authority and force, command admiration and applause
like those most attractive scenes in nature which
awaken our ever varying emotions by striking diver
stiles of objects placed in immediate juxia. position
"where beauty is embosomed in the lap of grandeur
and flowers and shade and verdue with noun
tains and forests and those wonderful displays oC
majesty and form which inspire and terror In the
associations Of civil life could scarcely realize that
one amable, whose temper and disposition seemed
to be almost formed in the model OF female loveliuess
could WELD the of uthory over hosts
and be the foremost, the most persevering, the
daring of leaders the field of battle His heart was
alive TO every gentle emotion, every tender sympathy
but his energies rose with accommodating difficulties and
his selfpos$ession never altered in the midst of dan
and carnage. One trait of character which the
master principle of his life gave to him all that was
impressive and commanding. II was present
sense OF duty. He surprised into a forget
fulness Of his moral obligations-the principles of
christianity found in bis nature congenal soil be-
without difficulty, yielded himself to their control and
regulated his conduct by their authority; and this
ma de him hero of the highest type because he was
christian hero. He believed in Christ he had faith In
goodness truth and duty and their everlasting rewards
The death of such in the service Of his country
in the appointed sphere of his duty is accompanied by
every thing which is glorious earth and every thing
which is hopeful in Immortality 1t is but the call TO
come up higher, to higher sphere and more enduring
honor. 1t brings all most instructive lesson
and urges each Of in the station to which We are
appointed to be brave, faithful and diligent and hope
for higher triumph when death shall find US, than
that we died discharging our duty.
The resolutions were unanimously passed, and
the meeting adjourned.