The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-06-18
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CAMP OF THE 35th Iowa, LITTLE

NAAE Of HI IOWA. LITTLE ,
ROCK, ARK, May Fl, 1854. I
In compliance with circular from mi
mental head quarters, the commissioner
officers convened at Quartermaster Rice's
tent. The object Of the meeting bAins
briefly stated by 1t. Col. Iofiand, to have
I an expression of the officers as to what
action should be taken to pay proper
tribute Of respect, due deceased worthy
brother officer, Capt. Paris +. Totten. who
died Of wounds received at the battle q
JENKINS Ferry, January 3Oth.
Col. LOtiand in the Chair.
| On motion, Lieut.. $. S. Pierce. was
chosen Secretary. On motion Of Lieut..
Ledzyard, the Chair was requested to ap-
point Q committee, consisting Of there osA-
feelings OF the meeting,
The Chair appointed Capt. G. B. Boyds.
ton, Atst. Surgeon J. y, Hopkins ana
Lieut.. w. S. Parmaby.
The COminittee submitted the following
resolutions, which was read and adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased an Aliwise
providence, to lay his affecting hand upon
US, as regiment, by removing from our
midst, Capt. Paris T. Totem: aud
WHEREAS: We deeply deplore the ire.
parable loss, yet in this provdential dis
pensation. we recognize the power OF God
and meekly bow in submission to his will
Therefore be it
Resolred: That in him we had an exam.
pie OF disinterested patriotism worthy a
our imitation, and his zeal and BRAVERY II
oelence OF our common cause, call forth
the highest praise from all that knew him.
AS an Ofticer constant, effective. as man
honorable, dignified; while the ravaees 81
war may stamp the indelible impress Of
change on all surrounding objects, yet
ever WILL his memory be held sacred BY
US.
RESOLVED: That we tender our warmet
ssympathies to the friends Of the deceased,
knowing that while they have lost thelr
dearest earthly friend, s0e have lost our
kindest friend and bravest Comrade.
ReS0tved: That copy Of these proceed
lngs be transmitted to the family OF the de-
ceased, ana also for publication to tn
burlington Hawk-Eye, Oskaloosa Herald
Sigouraay Ncus and Marion County Re-
publican.
LIEUT.: s. 8. PIERCE, Sec
DEATH OF REV. s. +. vANArrA.-Yt Wi
pc remembered that as the steamer Brasil
was passing Waterproof last Septembes.
she was fired upon by rebel battery. and
That Mrs. Vanatta was killed. and Rev. s
Z. Vanatta wounded. Mr.. y. suffereda
great deal with pain, all OF which he bore
with true Christian footitude. But he was
30 weakened that he easily fell q prev to
dysentery, Of which he died, in this city,
=. N.Ouuuy, LIE 0Uln ult. Mr.. ". was
to the freed colored people, sent
oy the United Presbyterian Board. He
EFT church at Washington, Iowa. to take
, leading part in this missionory enter.
prise. OF which both himself and wife have
allen among the first martyrs. He was
nan OF nigh moral and religious attain
nenfs, warmly attached to the great prin-
;.lPles OF civil and religious freedom; with
LIBERAL and comprehensive views Of Chris N
t0WQrNo tt.A nsNA
oppressed.
, Inc funeral services were conducted BY
tev. NJ. Callahan, brother missionary,
lDIy assisted by Rev. DR.. Warren. The
'g9rpse - taken up the river in charge Of
IT; Darling. Tive interesting orphan
niidren are left to the charge friends. Mr..
!. was 81 years Of age. He was thus cut
own = IA the prime Of life and in the midst
! the most useful labors, III which he felt
devoted interest. When he found he was Z
nout to die, he expressed an anticipation
! much Joy at meeting the spirit of his de-
'arted wife, who, he believed, was sswait-
ag to receive him. - TicKsburgA Daily
7caGld 4th.
A CASE OF SEDUsTION.-A Mr., Patterson
rom Des MOines county, came TO our city
day or two since in search Of q man
AIMED Chas C0rnn yvhn had scl,,c~,xl h;a