The New York herald., 1864-08-08

minuteness of seeming fac simile, while the orignn
counterfeit was so reckosy executed that the shameful
deceit could not fail to be apparent 10 any one having the
least kno"edge OF Coionel Dahlgren's handwriting
80 the remains OF heroic dead were from the
grave conveyed to Richmond and there exposed 70 the
tashts ana glzo OF mob; then hurried away, I'D the
ooscurty OF the night nameess SPOT, whence
was Intended they should never be recovered.
mere was an Ingenuity in this conrived vilany from
which the mind recois with horror
n,rast Tue hish and holy purpose OF the Union SOL
asunted courage, graced by every niIder virtue; hs
kindly hospitality 10 the captive officer Ely
Quilted contrast these with the cowardice Of tho
rufians WHO oeset him and did midnight murder, their
brutal Dissertation OF his body than these the
crimes OF the higher chvalry, who made war on the
dead az such only could Contrast these and say
II were not happier to die as did Uric DaLlgrcnso
true so gentle and so bravethan TO live those do
wbo, TO destroy his fair name justified and exuted
infamy
II not only in the dark hours Of closing life
Colonel Dahgren's admirable qualities were exhibited;
his whole life ennobled by presence Of every
trait thst adorn humanity.
He had not completed the first year Of his manhood
when be was 30 basey assassnated yet by bis bravery
and devotion on many battle aeld be had won the hgn
mission was transmitted with the following letter.
WASHINGTON, July "a, 1862
woa. having passed through The intermediate grade OF
maior Your gallant and meritorous service has think,
general usage, which only justified BY DISTINGUISHED
Il vii ,soce me 10 be the Of yoar further ad
vaSGsnsns Ws sTs, ~ ne serycs an voors ,ruv
EDWIN NJ STANTON.
He was tall, we'll built ana graceful; his frame gave
every promise OF future strength but yet lacked the
development the matured man, and divesed OF all
spare flesh by life OF activity IN the saddle.
To the casual observer he appeared like very young
and very dfdent man-gentle and unobtrusive. mod.
taker and always OF pleasant mood But beneath
lay character OF the hrmest mould, constancy OF pur
pose never to be diverted from its object, courage that
was never disturbed by any danger, impulses OF the
purest nature habtually in exercise producing course
Of life unbemsbcd by the least meanness-a good son,
friend, dutiul alike to God and man. can now
look back the whole OF his young life aud declare
that In instance did he fail in the most respectful
obedience least wish. per ect and lovely
character cannot conceive.
His mind was Of no common order, and he had been
carefully educated He was well read IN the classics,
good mathenetciaD and expert with the pencil. He de-
lighted in all manly exercises, excellent swim
mer and as horscmon not surpassed, but was bold
practised and elegant rider.
AS a soldier his conception quick, his Judgment
deliberate but In execution rapid as lightning No one
would recognize m in action as the unobtrusive retir
ing youth he might have passed in q thrOng. Having
spent much OF his leisure time with me IN the ord
nance Department he a knowledge OF guns and
gunnery which often turned 10 good account in the
Geld
His courage was not OF that rampant character so
troublesome friend well as 10 foe, but came forth
Instantly at the first sign OF danger.
10 these qualities he added deep sense Of religious
obligation, having been carefully ra ned by departed
mother the Church and the Sunday school, But In
this, IN many other respects he was not demonstra
When apparently at the verge OF death from wound
reminded Of the DANGER ne smiled and said that he
his sins and commencing his soul to hs Maker.Se
And passed away this bright young life, SO radiant
Nor is il only a fathers love and affection that prompts
such praise, as the many who knew him will connrm
Full testimony has been borne to his record IN the
school from which he had withdrawn but years
before aud from pulpit OF the church where be had
been an attentive listener for successive sabbatbs
The large number Of letters which have received from
thoee who knew him or have heard his story
that my appeared to others as he appeared to
Among the latest received IS sent Tor perusal, ,
the lsmcn,ed young Dshlgren with whom It
had been our ps.saTs to form srs but most ssrsesbs
from The amputation Of his limb. We 6rst met HIM
military
as mo rs e & inn
him LEFT US BY meetng him just before he
at one Of Co Where mad
Of Introducing quite numeer OF our friends and enow
@ ss ns S s % 5
be forsoten BY those who oonver.cd with him
r Sunderland his death but who had met him.
Vas thai Of very remarkable Young man 10 some OF
pfvsss
vcrsaion Colfan's. ls whole parot
with
w wH%lS ou soves he e
OF soveynmeni against tee determined effort Of wicked
oduced 10 him he srd in pleasant BIT earns. manner u
lr IN the Union army tight for country IL their
aay ana %uS o o be pyess G to be s IN such
cause No one shous 100 dear lay /,
Tse the Sc as
sss y 5 h ear E
country lie feii.tsdt II glorious 10 die Tor
promising ana % fass inbuod VIII genuine pafat.S
should thus early In ife be cut down IN such ruless
Thus hc appeared the social circle. Another letter
shows him per,Ious hours o. the expedition that
preceded bis deahfrom an oiIicer who him at
the time-
His playful pleasant smile ever cheered and inspired
rpur
mot pleasantly blended and as rots beside him was
every glgass saiea new trust: .The column s, was now
FIRE very ANNOYING but sopPel IN adm.raion o the Col
men, quiet: brave iis. secmed The
Wien he gave he order 70 rsre re Detailed our re
meni for enard and placed me charge with orders 10
column became divided, &C
The last letter he wrote to myself. II was
from the camp, just before putting foot strrup aud
about 10 set out the hast OF brilliant and eventful
career. lie directed that II should oUy be gven
event Of bis not returning lie speaks OF tbe
terprise glorous, aud that ne would be ashamed
show MS face again IL he failed TO 60 in ~ lie
pressed himself fully sensible OF the danger and
cludes thus:"lf we do not return there is better
place TO give up the ghost"
Such was the brave aud generous spirit whose light
has been carly qucnched forever That of itself might
have sufced 10 sate The vengeance oven or traitors
The shocking cruelty that bae been exhibited his
inanimate body, and the pcrpetraon OF forgery TO
Justify H. will in The end recoi on The infamous ruans
10 the gallant young soldier II has been nothing.
lie had passed away 10 his final account. leaving be-
hind hin far beyond the reach OF the
chivalry. There those left, however, whose
pride aud pleasure Will be TO vindcato his fair
fame, and he Will be remembered young patriot of
spoess life aud putest purpose honest true and gentle
dutful 10 every Obligation unsoiish and generous 10
fault, an undaunted soldier OF the Union, who never
struck blow except at az armed enemy, but carefully
and kindly respected the claims OF de enceless
and children; accomplished gentleman, a sincere
Christian faithful comrnde, who not recorercd from
tie almost fatal Illness consequent on losing limb
battle went forth to brave every hardship in the hope OF
aiding 10 the release OF captive soldiers from the
dungeons OF mercless enemy who for this treated his
dead body with savage feroy and hesated not TO forge
his name
Peace his ashes wherever they rest the laurcs
The yogug aud fair brow OF Uric DihlGrcn viii
While there arc true and women in the land to