The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1864-12-08

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Fell whilst CALAMITY leading his Company in a
charge against the enemys breastwofks q, Cold Har-
bor May Goth, 1864, Capt. JAMES A. DoLD, Of Au-
gus,s Co, Va, 10 the 9th year of BIZ, ago
Rich as 10 the soil of Virginia with the blood OF
patriot heroes Ruher sacrifice on the altar of lib
erty hes been tf,red up than this: Kind aud sff-c-
tionste he was beloved and esteemed BY sl who knew
hun. Generous brave, add unsel6sh, he had endeared
himself to his comrades Ia the bright I'm Of early
manhood, 80 full of PROMISE he has seen suddenly
stricken down.
He bad been married but three short happy months,
and now the widowed bosom Of his thrice stricken
wife mourns the absence of the manly spirit that has
returned to the God who gave it. Dear aud erihed
be the memory of his blameless lifs-and enduring
the recollection Of bis glorious death
May the bereaved and sgonzed heart of bis widow
be cheered by the hope that his gallant spirit has
mounted upward to regions of endless peace to await
the coming Of his angel wife, where nothing will dis
turb the happy, endless re union. W.
Died at her residence in Roanoke Co., on the oath
day Of November Mrs FRANCES THACKER HARVEY,
in the S4th year OF her age.
Mrs Harvey had been q member Of the Presbyte-
ria church from it's organization forty years ago; sBd
among its many sore beresvements during tn last few
years non will be more sincerely lamented than this
venerable and excellent moher-in Israel Her life
was an example Of humble consist mt piety, and in
death che manifested that calm resignation to Gods
will which is fJuudsd upon sure confidence In the
great d precious promises of his holy word. She
nd passed throu, many checkered scenes. through
many Irials and deep sorrows, but divine grace had
mereiu sustained her in them all, and she could say
with Job; Gods suffering saint, "mY reward Is In
heaven. and my record is on high"
large number (mnre than sky descendants, be-
sides many attached friends, mourn her departure,
but they comOrted with the assurance that their
loss is her eternal gain. Having served her genera
ton by the will of God che has gone to be at rest
with that Saviour whom she loved on earh, who
wipes away all tears, and who has taken her TO his
blessed abede in Heaven 4. j.
Kiled in battle. on the 18th of November, ne,r
Middletown. PHILIP M. TERRILL, youngest son Of
Col VIM II Terrill, Of Warm Springs Bath county,
Va in the 2ist year ofhls age
The heart fills with sadness, akin to sorrow as it
records the death of 80 young whose life seemed
full of promise The leaves painful void in the
love and affection Of relatives and Friends His char
ecter was amiable, generous. and unselhsh He had
the faculty Of eDdsaring himself to thvse who came
wi hin thesphete of his influence. A student at the
University of Virginia when the war broke out, aud
though beloS the age he buckled bis armOr aud
Joined the Confederate standard bravely defending
the freedom of his country till he fell among his
rsdes on the field. Gifted by nature with ahgh order
Of mind-iudefatigible ia the pursui. Of knowledge,
ard possessing ample facilities OF imprOvemeat-he
had rest he'd high degree OF cultivation 10 his studies
But alas he has been stricken do in the bloom Of
his manhood His schoOmates and friends, who loved
him we'll will ri ice t. know that the summons found
him prepared Shortly before receiving the mortsl
wound he Lad united with friend in prayer, and
afterwards requested him to say to bis stricken father
(whose heart already laceraed by the loss OF two
gallant sons) that he ret prepared and willing to die,
and his last thought was Of him. Thus passed away
another youthful martyr in our csus, has joined
The celestial army" where III, banners are wsyiug
in triumphant peace. f.
Died. on Monday morning, Plat ult at the fimily
homestead, Augusta Co Vas Mr. HENRY K RAM
SAY, in the 9th year of bis age.
He had been seriously indispOsed for several months
previous 10 his DEATH wi disease of the lung. and
bowels, which finally turned iato a consumption that
proved fatal
The deceased was young man of steSly habits, Of
upright department, and excellent character. He
WAS pattern of geod morals and doubtless humble
Christian although he had lot previous to his death
made public profession of religion. He was ps-
tient suF,rsr, aud bore his long confinement with
humble resignation. Knowing his end was nigh be
expressed willingness to depart, say g-Hi. Whole
trust was in Christ his Saviour.
The deceased was young MAJ Of fine talents. he
was we'll educated, md was good classical scholar.
He studied the clsssics aud mathematics under CON-
petent Instructors in the vicinity of hi, native home
and at the Messy Creek Classical Institute dur
ing several years and then became student in the
University Of Virginia at Charlottesville When the
war broke out he was engaged as tutor, teaching IN
the family of Dr. Stewart in King George Co., Va.
He then entered the service volunteer, and was
several months private in an artillery company be-
low Richmond, az Williamsburg, under General Nc
Gruder. Here he bad An attack Of Chronic din hes,
which greatly enfeebed bis already delicate consttu-
tion. The offi,ers of his company knowing his cond-
ton procured for him discharge. This act # lad
ness done with ut any lictaton his part and
probably without his knowledge However. he &C.
cepted It, and came home After the lapse OF several
months his health, under judciOus OF medical
treatment WAS greatly improved, aud finally so far
restored as to iusty his resumng the occupation of
teacher. Accordingly he became assistant 10 n W
London Academy, Bedford Co.. Va. where he was
teaching when els heat b declined the second time -
He returned to his native home the Big. CslcPas-
ture river Augusta Co, Va, where he fingered seve-
raj months, and gradually sunk TO rest on Monday
about sunrise on the 2s. of November. He died in
the prime OF life with bgh hopes and bright pros
poets before him. all Of wnich have persisted except
his hope of eternal life in Christ Jesus. This was the
anchor of his soul. His end was peace. His mortal
remains lie buried in the graveyard near Lebanon
church, md his spirit has returned to God who gave
it, He has left to 10 urn his SIS widowed mother,
four brothers. all 10 the Confederate service, and four
sisters His mother and two of his sisters being at
home were assduous in their Attentions and carefully
nursed him during his protracted illness sides
these he has left large circle of relatives and friends.
All of whom may find comfort in knowing that their
loss his gain and honce they mourn for him in
deed, but not as those without hope L.