Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-28
Died.

Died. residence this city, the iast.
sbe truly Christian lady of eminent ard exemplary
piety-s piety that has left ins Of light aosg her
way through ife-shed glowing radiance arou'i her
death bed, and kindled celestial brightness that yet In
gers like the 6hekDah oy9r her grave.
Gifted with Superior mental endowments, and favored
with all the requisite and facilities for Their cg
tnc comprehension Of hose Divine truths and pncps
lated dn'H H'' O''''D 'l' was % "NO 50 WHISKY g.
She was Methodist of the primitive type Her attach.
ment to the church of her choice, though ardent did
shsritabe toward other branches Il the Househo Of
Faith" This attachment was based a personal congc
toH Of the tcrpural character OF its doctrines md y
and hence did not engender any of that Liberal spT
which unhappy marks tho conduct of Ibose who, bya
most glaring abuse Of private judgment themselves deny
it's rightfRl exercise to others.
Free from and Journalism the one hand, from
sefrighteousness and intolerance tho other she
simple earnest, and intelligent christan-a living low Dg
luminous witness and illustration Of the aud
ssnctify ing of Divine grace Though dead he yet
speaks consolation TO those who her departure BY
the record of her wespent He and the Of
her peaceful DEATH not less than by the suggestive and
propriae motto which she directed TO De Inscribed her
tomb" a sinner saved by grace" Z. :. 81.
Fell at the battle of GETTYSBURG, Lent FRANCIS C.
WILSON, OF Co. F. goth Regt N. q. in the 23d year Of
Although months have elapsed since this noble
and generous spirit took it's flight from earth yc tbs ~ Of
worthy is still fresh in the hearts of hs comrades
friends and relatives.
BE volunteered private in the ranks OF be Ord Com
pany from Sampson, his ratve county feeling he
duty of the Dung aud unmarried irs en4t Dav
ing considered the defer of his country abe he left
his home ard many kind friends and molated himself ap
the altar of his bleeding country peferrng in her
deencs rather than submit to the rule of ignobe IT,
rant.
Having preserved the army all these virtues which lis
nguished aim at home and having conducted him 'en it'll
fidelity and bravery he the applause due to he
sgeous and determined soldiers. In tho battles around
Richmond he received wound in the foot that djsq7a
fed him for service for considerable time. Having re-
turned his command after the battle Of Frederck
burg, he unanimously elected 10 the 21d Leutcnaqy
in his company and being exposed wcsh
hardahDe prVatOns,
Chronic Rheumatism with Pneumonia the attach heg 30
advance which resulted in The battle of Chancellor
VILE he carsd to private house, Here the most st
on him in this feeble state Of health.
Imagine his condition this time, the Yankee crossing
the Rappahannock his division ordered to march him sent
private house, and the Sd day Of the 6ghr at Chs1
,eorsve information being carried to him na his broth
Lieut. John j. Wilson, was instantly killed that the 80
Lieutenant while attempting to the yauabies Of ths
brother severely wounded and his Captain at home
lick the price Of liberty Requiring the sacrifice OF our
friends, our homes, property and life itself.
Lieut.. Wilson recovered from tins attack 30 as 10
AXE command Of his company and until his Capsn re-
Toned officer were very laboriou,, yet he aerod
bloody battle at Gettysburg the first day his Captain
wounded and the command falling on him. soon eA
'osed him to the deadly aim OF the enemy and the fate
lis brother
He of kind and forgivng disposition, being the
ride Of his parents ard favorte OF his bu
to meet his brother in another world such has
the decree of AnwiBe Providence yet we canlo
Dung officers whose LOYALTY privates skill in con-
naud tried the bloody field and found 10 ne 81 0
ighest order Each fell while leading the command
hough at different and places Severely iadeed has
he blow fallen Bis dGns 1sStEss s and su ss S
ines Of nations well Individuals in bis hands be then
Import. H
IN this town. on the 2lst inst, ,Mr JOHN q. TaOAP'
ION, in the 5Sth year of bis eye.
At Fair Bu N. c. on the night of the 2lst i1s JOHN
l. OUNCE, aged 81 years.
In this town, this morning, (25d iDst) Mrs. REBECCA
IKES widow Of the late Walter O. Skies, sged " JeSl