The Camden daily journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-10-15
IN EEMORIAM.

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Amongst tle many records Of the brave which daily
Fill our public columns, have not yet noticed the
name of the young patriot LEWIS PATTERSON:
;SfINs0N, who :e nnortaly wounded, on The 5th of
May, ut the battle Of the Wilderness. But, although
his deeds have not BEEN blazoued forth to the world
ahe lasIot been otgeten ts virtues and noble sac
rfce will 1--we in the memory of bis companions
arms and tue hearts ola grateful people as long as
memory shall lust His melancholy fate and heroic,
death made deep impression on the sympathies Of
both officers and men, and cast gloom over the whole
company He was so young, So generous, so brave,
and his conduct too in battle SO lofty and ntre-.
prd He has covered his name with glory. In the
Language Of an officer aud friend, who stood by him
on the battlefield aHe was one of the nobest boys
ever knew ee from all the vices common to youth,
gentle, kind and ever ready to accommodate he gave
promise of being good and useful man but God has
seen fl to take him, hope, to better anu happisE
world. Though mere boy, he died like a man and
soldier. His bravery was conspicuous Never did
Spartan hero bare his bosom more unfinthigly to tbs
foe =
His bright, cheerful face hism merry laugh, tbe Joy
his presel ce seemed 10 difiase on oil around, will be-
missed, alike in the family circle, arouDd the campfire
and amid the festive scene 10 an innocent sportive
mirthlill nature be united that OF christian. He had
enrolled his name aaongsl the people of God end was
noted in camp for his piety and purity of lie.
Beng peculiarly avedo the wrongs ofllis country,
romantic enthusiasm which his friends could not re-
strain he joined, while under age Wards (now Rich
ars Battery where he has since served with untirng
devotion. One Of the guns Of that battery was the
only piece brought into action tho memorable day
Of the engagement Ouryoung friend, with others of
the battery deserve the highest tribute of praise for
their vaor. Boldly advancing without cover unlim
bering within range Of the enemys nusketry. pant
ing their gun in open road amidst showers Of lead,
en- hail. they remained at their post pouring grape
and canister into advancing columns long as mels
enough were left to work the gun; willie undaunted
amongst tine brave stood the youthful hero OF this
sketch, promptly and learlessy taking the places Of
one aud another who had iaeu until the fatal wound
was given that sent wall Of sorrow to the heart of
stricken mother and household and saddened oil who
knew him. ~
His blood mingles with the soil ofTtrgina and hal
lows lhe spot where sleeps another of Sont Cardinals
nartyred sons His mission on earth was accomplish
ed; his garland oflaurels was destined to be worn
elsewhere. Angels in the world Of light had woven
wreath of glory for his brow. Death to him was but
the unfolding iof'he gates Of eternal rest.
"ResE thee, yonng warrior, rcst
Thy labors DER, 81 join tho blessed
On that bright, happy sliore
Where cannon boom and c'asling sworda
Are seen aud heard no more"
eve buried him dartlyI at dead of night,
The sod with onr bayonets turning, ~
By the trembling msonbeanfs misty light,
And our lantern dimly burning.
No useless coffin enclosed his breast ~
2 Nor lin sheet por in STROUD we Sound him;
Buthe lay like warrior taking his rest,
With lis martial cloak around him.
Few and short were the prayers we saidss}
We spoke not word OF sorrow; :. y-&
But steadflsty gazed on the face ofthe dead
AND bitterly Thought of the morrow.
Slowly and sadly we laid him down, g.
From the field of his fame fresh and gory.'
We caryednot a line. we raised not a stone;
Bullet him alone with hls glory"
DIED, near Camden, October 7th, 1854, MISS MAR.
TIL : L. THOMAS, afer brief at ack of copjestive
fever Her cheerful aud affectionae disposition niade
her much beloved bylIer family and friends and her
loss will be deeply lHnented
: Also, IN 0ctloer the 10th of the same disease
MRS BIltDY TtiDMAs, age 81 The decease of this
excellent christian, leaves d, epyoid in herhousehold
which is most sad and p,inful to Contemplate She
was widely md fayorab known IN our community,
and univ rs,lly esteemed 1t would be hard indeed
to sipgly her place. Fhouch her summons was short
and sudden, et we a. lankfi' that she left The dy-
ing testimony which We expected fon the whole tenor
OF her life that she feared OF to depart but trusted
herself confidently to her savionrs rlerces D.
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