Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-01-13
OBITUARY. NOTICE.

Capt JOSEPH A. WILLIAMS departed this life ths ed
day OF N"vtmbr 1853 at the capital city Of the Southern
OF wounds received in battle in the 24h year
The death Of this young and promising officer deserves
more extended notice han the above aud
although nna6le to do justice to his memary am oon-
strained BY persona friendship, tn add my testimony Of
his worth both in eviI and military life
oaeph Adrian Williams burn in Pitt county North
ams wa native North Caroliuan and at an early aee
es0bshed reputation physician scarcely inferior 10
any in the State His grandfather also physician Of no
small repu t. was surgeon in army during the ar
with our mothef country His mother was Miss ORA ke
an accomplished aud gifted lady Thus he inherited those
superior qualities Fith which be endowed His youth.
fu training commenced at home under the tuition OF
MI james Murray learned scholar and s6axperieucsd
teacher aud completed at the University of Ststs
in the summer of 1859 :,
During the interval from the time he graduated to the
commencement Of The present war be spent most If his
time travelling With feelings and emotions truly South.
ron he unlike most y.uug tourists in search Of pleasure
dscarding the fascination Of cold uigeuai sought
recreation from bis college abors inh ma, South
among s heahiui scenes and bamy hteezes untainted
=. pos"1 with its lovely and roman.
and its rich soil, be concluded make il his future home
and purchased farm in Arkansas and it not have 6en
for ths cruel strife into which pacaI madness and SEQ
tiona snimasities have plunged u.s. be would now b.
doubtless enjoying all the luxure6wealth could afford
surrounded with kind friends and blessed with the swpet
smile. and caresses Of fair and sfeecnafe partner He
had just returned home with the intention "enoviug his
estate OF negroes household goods thher When The
mutter'na thunders Of war began rbe Southern
people, ard prepare them for the fiery ordeal tbruph
which ey were destined to pass With the same lave Of
Ard unse.h patriotism which distinguished his
ancestors in the revolution Of casting aside all personal
"deadiy breach" and lJstled manfuy for his coupry's
rights and gave his life to lsr holy cause Of our final
triumph he never entertained doubt and when the tmd
and weakmnded sought influence Others with their
gloom and despondeucy. be rebuked them in severe terms
1t is sad thought and chs my bood. that be has not
been spared to enjoy the obsct- country free and happy
na be gave ny 6 to oO'a How vain earthly
Capt. Williams possessed many noble and gentle quail
ties which made him beloved and admired His poishsd
and generous passport to the most
select social circles aud his humorous disposition and
ready wit made him pleasant companion. His mind was
sirng and OF great originality and alihuzh he eegc'ed
many UppOrur,ies Of Strengthening With the intricate
s,ades Uttered in college vet it Stored with noble
Thoughts and genera! inf rmaiicn gesped from the FERTILE
fc,d pf reading He particularly fond n" literary pro
ductons OF tuste AID wn,'ed AVA nnns Il II. ,-y
camp life perusng the wutss Of ce.ear.t>d au,hors
His friendship when once secured firm and stead
fast Changing not with The tide Of events" and desert
ing in time If danger and distress Nv ass.ca,inu with
him intimate. and Il think can speak Correctly of
him as fe low officer. He Was viglaas, earnes aud
tive in ihe performance of bis dies Ali the energies af
his mind seemed bent ou ts mystery OF tue science If
aud the different ernlut,ons of Ihe drill and may truly
that Acean he bad superior in his s.aent,
and bu, few If his rank in tie service
He received two severe wounds tie fael Aeld OF
Bristow Station, Va Ocr 4th. lshS His surgeon prn-
nnunced them mnrsl but he lived Tong That hopes
entertained Of his recovery He remuyed to Richmond
possibi. whsee, after lingering for ABOUT six
weeks
"DeaLh. rigid lord claimed the hsrsot clay,
ejyausytbe yyathfui soul went bis heraue
With the SANG ca'm courage that 6s heed s coubtrys
f1es he Jedrd hs uf m to DEATH his last enemy
His mortal vuce viii b. heard elrtt more; his
manly form lies cid beneath the sod bl bs early
grave viii b. badew.d with many tears of affection sd
the remembrance of his many pubic and private virtues
his deeds uf daring aud bis sefssc 6cng AID herse drafh.
,ess r. w. J.