The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-19

July =, 1854. !
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty God TO remove
from time eternity dearly beloved brother Capt
+. h. Alexander of co. X, both N c. Regiment it be-
comes our duty express high of his many
virtues, and our great sorrow at his death. Few
yonng men have ever enjoyed hgher reputation or =
greater degree OF Popularity Naturally endowed with
a bright and comprehensive intellect he improved
by academ.cal and collegiate education His,uanners
easy and graceful attractive end enjoying. No
person better knew in what true poeness consisted,
and he practised its elements nntA they per-
fectly natural. As genial and couponnna!c friend,
bene olent and rcGdy TO assist be without
superior caresscd at home admired by an and espe-
cally beloved By his company, he was Odel for
imitpon by the surviving youth OF his acquaintance.
His unquestioned gallanry as soldier eHto.ted COM
Lliments the field Iopl the highest officers IN
mand, and also exposed him TO the wound which ter
minated his life. He did say TO his men. TO bnt
COME on. He was leading them when he fell in the
memorable charge oc the night OF the l1h June, near
Petersburg, Va nobler man. braYef soldier, never
lived died on the field than Capt Alexa nGgT His
of his cause ami having prepared for eternity, he de-
parted more like christian hero than profound phil
osopher, Therefore, ... FL.
Resolved Ist That whilst We entertain aA eree ad-
mraon of his character, and with unfcigued SORROW
lament his DEATH would hpmbly bow 10 the viii 81
God who doeth all things we'll aud who has made
loss his everlasting gain
2. That sincerely condoe with the bereaVed fam
lily in their action and earnestly pray that Hta-
venly Father may sustain and comfort thea with all
the consolation of the gospel.
3. That as q token Of respect to his memory, will
wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty dhys.
f. That copy of these resolutions be transmitted TO
the bereaYed family and TO the Western Democrat for
publication
[pdl J.F. HARRY, sse'y.
TRIBUTE OF REsPECI
Fell on the battle field near Richmond, Va, on the
30th May 1864, while contending for freedom and lib
erty, John Marsh, private in Co. ], b3d Reg't ~ q.
Troops, in the 3ith yoar of his age. lie mem
boz of the Baptist Church Bethel aud Clerk Of the
same and was bap!ised September 1857 and bad been
a consistent member until his death. Never do Gods
dealings with his people mysterious, his ways
SO past finding out whea he calls TO himself those
who to most necessary to the advancement OF
his earth. Such emphatically the in
the death Of brother Marsh, whose character In
way be better portrayed than to use the language %
farmer brother, he good christian beloved by all
who knew hn, generous sef-sacrfcing, ever obedent
to the Call Of duty regardless OF conseq In the
church he exhibited his devotion to the Of Christ
not much by words $ by deeds, by sentiment,
but by the uniform manifestation in his whole course
of high principles, consistent, answering ever ZEAL
OF the honor and glory OF his Divine Master and
suffering carnGl considerations lead him to
lower his standard AS citizen he showed himself
patriot in the hour Of his countrys need His tried
courage was the offspring not of ftfu impulse but OF
study principles the result Of mistaken confidence in
God and in the justice Of the cause. lie had counted
the cost and was prepared for the sacrfcehe fell ct
his post, the post of duty and bonor-his blood
poured costly libaton upon the altar of liberty
and his name is added to that ustrious roll OF
immortal heroes which shall ever be enshrined In the
grateful country for which he cheeruly rendered up
his life; and his spirit crowned with Sayiours right
for the Inheritance of his King dom
has joined the company above, a crowned victor.
But Heavens gain is earths loss, and that loss how
keenly felt by the loved he has left May the Holy
Comforter apply The balm OF divine consolation the
hearts that bleeding, aud 10 the stricken wife who
now sits desolate in the depths Of her deep woe to be-
reaved brothers and sisters who sorrow but not
others without hope at the departure Of their much
loved brother The church has lost good brother and
a uscfu but VIC w nv TO he led q
the dealings of Providence, and pray that beloved
sister may consider her loss his eternal gain.
The Church approved the above preamble, and pass
ed the following resolutions.
l. Resolved, that in the death OF John s. Marsh, tho
Church has lost of its best members.
2. Resolved, that deeply sympathise with the be-
reaved family and much beloved sister, who has
lost her best friend earth.
3 Resolved, that copy Of the foregoing be entered
on Church Book, sent 10 tic Biblical Recorder,
and one to the Western Democrat for publication.
S. IL. PARKER CleIk.