The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-06-16
A Death bed Betrothal.
From San. Aatoaio Express jabe 81

from san Antohio Expressi JGhe 81
Lieut. Aueusiin f. Hewitt. U. .. Army
o3nd Infantry. died at s: so clock, SatnF,
day eveaing, after an illness OF w"
weeks with malignant malaria feser,
the residence of Col Blanton onhca"
Lieut.. Hewitt was the son OF oureeos
Hewitt. of the United States Army. whose
i,lov and family reside at Bridgeport
Conn. lie was appointed to the mis''a'J
Academy by Gen. Grant, and gradnaleo
" ith distinction in the class Of 1879.
While Lieut.. Hewitt was so Ill al ~.
post the surgeon deemed that be "ou,u
die if he did not have loving care. ns
was accordingly removed to the residence
of Col. duncan, whose daughter, Cainer
inc, he was engaged TO wed to mor.o"'
June g. On Sunday, he 2lst uif-, MISS
Duncan. TOO, was attacked with meiar'A'
and her life was despaired Of. On Satur,
day morning Lieut.. Hewitt was informea
that human aid was powerless to waru
of the approach Of death, and was then
ask ed as to his last wishes. He asked for
| Father Johnston, aud received the las.
/ rites Of the church. Col. Duncan askeu
him If he would be happier If he left his
| dear wife ON this side OF eternity, and II
be would desire TO we'd her then. lie
eagerly said yes, and the young lady be
ing equally anxious they were marriea'
Lieut.. Hewitt shortly after this expire1.
Dispatches of sympathy aud condolences
ts Col. Dunean's family and Mrs. Hewitt,
were received.
The funeral took place this morning at
10 o'clock. from St. Mary's church, which
sacred edifce was crowded with friends
and relatives. The services were con-
Quoted at the church by Father Johnston
and were beautiful and solemn. The fu-
neral cortege numbered thirty carriages,
and was headed by the deceased officer 5
regiment and regimental band the
| Twenty second infantry) marching, the
soldiers with guns at reverse. to the
solem strains of the march of the dead.
| At the gravoside the soldiers escort, in
chargs.of Lieut.. Getty, formed around the
grave, and the low eubdued command OF
reverse arms" given. Father Johnston
then spoke The last words of the Catholic
funeral service, and ere the remains were
lowered into the tomb, the sobbing and
moaning wife was led to the coffin, sup
ported by relatives, for a last lsok at her
beloved departed. The scene was very
affecting, and brave soldiers, men unused
&c tears, felt their eyes moisisn. She
was finally taken away by gentle force,
and while the coffin WAS lowered stood,
supported by her father, holding her hus-
bands sword aud belt. After this a de-
tashment of troops frsd a salnte of three
Folleys over the grave anu the ouBio oi
the band sounded the las taps for the de-
parted officer.
AFoaud the graveside were noticed the
eigka pail bearers and all the officers Of
, the post. together with four officers from
Fort CLARK whose names could not b
learned. The names of the officers are
Maj RUSSELL Gen. Augur, Gen. Small
: Gen. Vincent. Maj. Bash. Maj. Dodge
Col. Terrell, Col. Lee. Lieutenants Sea
hrsy, Getty Ord. Augur. Capt. Campbell
Capt. Clous, Maj. Cresson (retiredJ. Capt
Phipps, Drs Middleton and Averett.
The coffin was draped W it'll the natioHa
flag and flowers. The flags at the Quar-
termastsr's depot aud National Cemeter.
were 1T half mast.
.ssleep solier' Though many regret thee
. Who stand by thy cold bicr to-day,
Soon, soon will the kindest forget thee,
Aud thy name ffsn earth fade away.
''The friend thou hart owed n n brother,
A friend in thy place will have gained
Thy dog shall Keep watch for another.
Aud thy stced by another te refined
: '.Yet there's nne who will stll pay the duty
or tears. for the true aud the brave.
As when first in the bloom Of her beauty,
= She wspt o'cr the soldiers grave"