The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05
OBITUARIES.

Died, of chronic diarrhaa, at his home in Mecken-.
burg county, the 9Th March, Private NJ D. Aexan-
der, of Co K seth Regiment N. g. Troops. He
model soliier and excellent man, which caused him
to be much loved and respected by all of his comrades
who join in lamenting his untimely fall Although
he died of disease under his roof surrounded by
those who most dear to him earth, yet he is
no less martyr in his countrys cause than he who
bleeds and dies upon the battle plains, and such
richly deserves tribute of respect and of regret
from each of his patriotic acquaintance He was kind
his comrades and courteous his officers who feel
that they well their country, have lost friend
We tender our sympathies to his bereaved widow and
little orphan boy who, for consolation only
point to one who has promised to be Father to the
fatherless, and a Husband to the widow. While we
happy in the hope that his early transition is
of happiness that he has where the wicked
from troubling. We hope that many may be Influenced
by his worthy example, to live he has lived and die
we hope he has died, in the faith. F. R A.
Died. in the Confederate Way-side Hospital, at Sails
bury N c., the goth of February last, Mr. Stephen
s. Marsh of Major McRaes Cavalry, in the 18th year
of his age, of typhoid pneumonia. 1t now becomes
our melancholy duty to pay last tribute of respect
the memory of the departed worth of this most
cellent and never to- e-forgotten young He
the of S. B. Marsh, Esq, decd of Union county,
N. c., where he was well known as youth of entire
responsibility of character intelligence and good bust
ness habits: devoted and obedent son; affection
ate brother, and stirling patriot. Kind, generous
and brave, without fault, above reproach, one
knew him but to love him; and long will the memory
of the manly spirit and many shining virtues of this
interesting and promising young man be enshrned in
the hearts of his friends and acquaintance
At the time of his death he had acquired the reputa-
ton of good soldier and highly esteemed by his
brother soldiers possessing all the virtues and en-
dearing qualities of brave soldier He now leaves
dsconsoate mother and large circle of friends and
acquaintance to mourn his nnimely end but they
the satisfaction of knowing that he died hOnored
and loved by all who knew him; and the whole com
munity deeply condole with his afflicted family, and
oin in tears of heartfelt grief and the
made grave of him who, in life was their pride aud
staff but has gone to that bssul cline, We hope,
where wars harsh tEmnlt never come-where peace,
sublime aud universal, holds pleasing and eternal
sway. ). b. a.
Departed this life at Point Lookout, Nd, the
18th of February, 1864 Mr.. William Conder of Co B,
of Union county. N c. lie VOLUNTEERED in the service
of his country in the commencement of the war was
in the fight at Fredericksburg, and at the battle at
Bristow Stations on the l4th of last October he was
captn-ed by the Yankees and taken to Point lookout
where ended his life But have reason to believe
that he is at rest in the paradise of God, being
member of the Evan. Lutheran Church His dying |
words that he desired to be sent to his mother vas
he had read his bible and had tried to serve Cod
and perfectly willing to die"
Why should we mourn for departing friends /
When all born to die,
Earth knows no sorrows that Heaven cannot heai,
Time lasting joys that we can feel.
Let remember that the footprints OF time are
marking course down TO the silent grave. Our
friends cannot return to US, but must soon follow
them through the dark valley and shadow of death,
and enable us say with ST. Paul: 81 am now ready
ssOr DEATH where is thy sting. Oh grave, where is thy
victory" Wise is the who labors to secure that
mighty and important stake, and by all ehods strives
70 make his passage safe and his reception sure.
FRATER.
Fell mortally wounded while CALAMITY fighting at
his post on the of July, 1862 at Gettysburg Pa,
Z, F. Huneycutt of Union county. member of Co b,
2eth N. G. Regiment. better soldier in camp could
not be found and drawer young man the world never
knew His Colonel remarked his GOODNESS while in
hat bloody conflict. He performed all bis duties man
fully and cheerfay, and among the first to stand
forth in defence of the South He was 20 wears OF age
and a son of J Huneycatt.
He was shot down about thirty PAGES in front of his
regiment, while waving the eolors and telling his men
20 follow him. but died on the 9th July 1868. He
,uested his friends write to his father and mother
hat he was willing die SAYING 81 shall to Heav-
IN and want them to meet me there" He leaves q
ather and mother brothers and sisters, and large
circle of friends their loss. May God soothe
he Borrowing of his friends.
How sleep the brave who sink to rest,
By all :heir country's wishes blest FRIEND