The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-14
OBITUARY

To the hist OF the brave patriots who have fallen victims
JOHNSTON ofCo G, 37th N. c. Regiment, who Willis
noby contendng for his country rights fell MORALLY
culinary battle Of Spotsylvania Va Nav 10Th. 1854
lie was native of Mecklenbug county Ga Of X. IL
and r. c. Johnston) and among the FIRST of the brave
when his native State was invaded by ruthless loe He
volunteered September, 1861, in Capt Potts company
he owed his ana 1pc ao ne aSSnsge ,nf
dence to sacrifice his life her bleeding altar; and cheer
fully was that sacrifice made, for hberty death
ever his motto He has given all TO his country. sealed
his devotion with his blood He cheeruy submitted %
all his unnurcd hardships, not complaining
word escaped from his lips but always characterized
by that Kindness and gentleness 10 which all who knew
him can testify. He was beloved by his company and
purcs and bravest members let them resolve to initiate
his noble example and revenge the death of their fallen
comrade Generous, noble and brave. with few faults he
has left pure and untarnished Thus he persisted
in the dark and trying hour Of his countrys history 70
purchase for others the blessed rights Of freedom. Who
but can utter sigh Of regret. when they think Of the
He has fought his last BATTLE his warfare over tho
booming OF cannon not again arouse him 10 action
He has passed away in the midst Of youth surrounded by
kind friends and loving hearts, buoyan with the pleasure
OF the future the centre of many fond hopes and around
whom were entwined the strongest ties of earthly affection
de leaves devoted parents two loving sisters and many
dear friends to mourn his unmey end for OF him 1t may
be truly said 'none knew him but to love him. He was
an effectonate son, kind and devoted brother. Weep
not fond parents, your darling boy gone that bright
world ABOVE where you all be reunited again TO
be separated by the cruel hand Of Another link is
broken which draws you from earth and binds you TO
heaven He only SEP, and besides his stricken
parents his death more then one, orphan
girl Though he had never made public profession Of
religion, yet he lived pure and spotless & resigned
10 the Lords will and placed his trust entirely in Him.
ana had no fears of death Though cut down instantly,
like flower of the field, yet there is no doubt but he had
made his peace with God and enjoys that blessed imor
taly which beyond the grave. Thus the family circle
IS invaded and deprived of its most idoized member
cety useful ornament and his country Of her brAvest
soldiers While hearts bowed downAyith sorrow,
let us cheerfnly submit to Him who in mercy not judo
nent sent us this heavy affection. and though His ways
are to mysterious they nevertheless for the best
Lpdl III.
Was killed in the battle near New Market, Va, May
18th, William H., eldest son of Robert l. Mcdowell,
Esq, of lredell county The deceased was Cadet ins
the Virginia Military Institute, and accompanied his
companions in the expedition against the enemy who
were advancing up the Virginia Valley he gall
liant young and fell while bravey fighting the In
vadcrS of his country.
J. NEWELL ROSS.
At meeting of the Session Of Providence Church. held
on the 2Sth of May. the following preamble and resou
tons were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the reports from the late battles in Northern
Virginia have brought to the sad intelligence that
Newell Ross, member (the Benamn) ofths Session,
died on the 18th of May 1864, from wounds received
the 18th while bravely charging breaswork OF the enc
my; and whereas desire to express the feelings awa
ened in bosoms by this Official capacity,
therefore it is resolved by this Session
LIST That we have heard of the melancholy death Of our
BROTHER Newell Ross, with the deepest sorrow for he
lovely and pous example of christian faith and practice.
I'd. That we bow most humbly TO theholy will of our
able to why He has afflicted us by taking from
meek and lovely thus deprivng this Session and
congregation of awise and trusted Presbyter
Sd. That tender to the congregation sympathes
and high appreciation of his worth 10 In dschag
ing the responsible duties imposed upon by the Holy
Ghost ...'.
4th That tender to the family and immediate rea-
tves of the deceased coincidence in this bereaye
men and assure them of christian love and Tor
blessed Saviour pray that this Proyi
dence may be sancted that those peculiarly and
sorey exercised by it may be drawn nearer TO Christ and
made meet to be paakers Of the inheritance Of the saints
in light
5th That copy of these resolutions be placed in the
hands of the widowed mother.
9th That resolutions be forwarded to Western
Democrat and N Presbyterian for publication.
1864. X. z. JOHNSTON,
Moderator and Clerk of Session.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
Alta regular commu nicaton Of Long Greek Lodge
No. 2O5 A. Masons, held the 10th day ofJune 1864,
the following preamble and resolutions adopted
Whereas il has pleased the Almighty Dsposer Of
events in the inscrutable will of His divine provi-
denee, TO remove from midst our esteemed and
worthy Brother, Joseph n Peoples,
Resolved, let. That while we bow with humble sub
mission to the will Of Divine Providence, regard IL
duty incumbent upon US, and justly due the me
memory of the deceased, express love and re-
speet for him who, while living, was ever true to tho
sacred tenets Of time-honored fraternity. He
lived respected and died regretted.
Resolved I'd. That in the death OF Brother Peoples
this Lodge feel they have sustained loss but condoe
themselves that their loss is his gain.
Resolved Sd. That offer TO the friends OF the de-
ceased sincese sympathy in this their sad bereave
ment.
Resolved, 4th. That we wear the usual badge OF
mourning for 30 days. and that copy of these resolu
tions be the relatives Of the deceased and also
q copy to the Western Democrat for publication.
Tpd] J. p. HARRY, Sec'y.