Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-16
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OBITUARY.

On Thursday last, the 9th day of March, A.
d. 1865. the remains of Captain GEORGE
ALLEN WARDLAW, the only son of the Hon
D. l.. Wardlnw, were deposited in the familv
burying ground Of the cemetery attached to
Long Caue Church, IN AbbeviIle District !"
The deceased died on the eth day of julio A
D. 1865. in the city Of Savannah, Ga. from
brain fever. brought on by exposure to tho ann
and hent of that climate, after his constitution
Ind been much impaired by long eoafinemen
as prisoner of war.
Tho burial with funeral services took place
iar from his honre ahd away from those who were
deares! to him {; but we feel that angels hovered
over the spot where were laid the remains Of
one whose spirit, we trust, they had already
borne born away " the regions Of never ending bliss.
soil from which lie drew his nourishment," and
not TO perish, but to still live in ths hearts Of his
people.
II we venture few words upon his eharac-
ter 1t will be only 10 na,rnte some Of those
traits which were most apparent-and to pass
over virtues which in hial were abundant.--
These belong to the meurners whose name be
b,rc-to them they are sources of comfort, apa
loo sacred to be touched by other hands. .''
From his earliest years expectation was excl
ted and the Development Of his moral and In
telectuul character though passing through
varying FORMS increased ibis impression. He So
won and retained affection. that he was alwnys
J. 'AShuos WHO Olleu uc KdVc eVr-
aence OF that which warranted their coDfide eaasr
! and commanded respect
ii,s ihtchect was Strong aud lis overs Of
n,'ha somewhat original but affected hv a
valyihg temperament, his nppl,cnt,on 10 study An
well as 10 physical exercise and epiovn,sn, =.
irregular. This Pecularity especially ma,IsS
hs m youth aud gave rise to doubt as to tho resuie
bht IN his case. as i'll many of tho most r remarka
bic character and intellect, these excessa.
anu vngnrles of youth passed away with years.
ana tune was adjusting in symmetrical form
and collected power the sudden and dsron..
neothd, but rich and vigorous growths Of differ
| ent periods His temper was ardent and fun
| OF generosity. lie was alfectionate, earnest and
sincere; reserved, but when won, warm and
faithful. His character was regulated by the
highest principles Of honor, aud from these he
did not swerve. lie revered religion and shovel
! the effect Of its influence. The promise of much
was given him aud many periIs and obstructious
| We're thrown in his path; overcoming and sur
mounting tho latter, he was reapinp the full
fruits Of the promise. =.
This memorial cunnat do Justice tp ,hs de-
censcd, but is only un humble tribute to tha
memory Of the worthy son of good father: to
the lost hope of noble family which has oon-
trIbutcd so much 10 our country unt sacrificed
&" much in behalf Of right tribute to brave
soldIer--nnd n slight expression of the seuti-
ment OF surviving comrades. These remember
well his valuable services his noble bearing. his
enthusiasm, and ut the same time his cuol aud
commanding courage in the terrible victories Of
inc last year of the Army Of Northern Virginia.
May his family pardon these expressions Ihic,
mny serve only to awaken their sorrow for
while availing ourselves of the right TO epeak Of
one WHO did battle for his country and belonged
to 1t. we do 20 with heartfelt sympathy. aud
with the earnest prayer that the bereavcd may
bring their hearts 10 ut,er to Almighty God.
"Ihy will be done" For in these vords oi
i"lth there is won more than n,o:ral victory