The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-06-16
A Death bed BetrOthal.


fFroR Sau Autotio L. press JUNE g.
Lieut.. Augusiin f Hewitt, L. s army
bud Infantry, died at $50 o o'clock Sat%f
day evening after an illness OF w"
weeks with malignant malaria fever, D.
the residence of Col. Blanion Duncan
Lieut. Hewitt was the son OF Surgeon
Hewitt, of the United States Army. whose
idow and family reside at Bridgeport
Conn. lie was appointed to the military
Academy by Gen. Grant, and Eradua'eu
v it'll distinction in the class of 1879.
While Lieut.. Hewitt was so i'll at me
post the surgeon deemed that he wouiu
die if he did not have loving care. lie
was accordingly removed to the residence
of Col. duncan, whose daughter, Gather
inc, he was engaged 10 we'd TO morrow
June s. Oh Sunday, the 2lst ult., MISS
Duncan. 90, was attacked with malaria
and her life was despaired Of On Satur-
day morning Lieut.. Hewitt was informea
that human aid was powerless TO waro
off the approach Of death, and was then
asked as TO his last wishes. He asked for
( Father Johnston, aud received the las,
rites of the church. Col. Duncan asked
him if be 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 married.
Lieut. Hewitt shortly after this expired
Dispatches of sympathy and condolences
te Col. Dunean's family and Mrs. Hewitt,
were received
The funeral took place this morning at
10 0 clock. from 81. Mary's church, which
sacred edihce was crowded with friends
and relatives The services were con-
busted at the church by Father Johns ton
and were beautiful and solemn. The fu-
neral cortege mum bered thirty carriages,
and was headed by the deceased officer
regiment and regimeutal band CHE
Twenty secOud Infantry. marching, the
soldiers with guns at reverse, 10 the
solemn strains of the march of the dead.
| At tho graveside the soldiers escort, in
chargs.of Lieut.. Getty, formed around The
/ grave, and the low subdued commend 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 20 the coffin, sup
/ ported by relatives, for a last lsok at her
beloved departed. The scene was very
affecting, and brave soldiers, men unused
| te tears, felt their eyes mOisien. She
| was finally taken away by gentle force,
/ and while the coffin WAS lowered stood,
supported by her father, holding her hus-
bands sword and belt. After this a de-
tRshment Of troops hrsd salute OF three
volleys over the grave and the bugle of
the band sounded the last taps for The de-
parted officer.
Asoeud the grsveside we're noticed the
eight pail bearers and all The ooiOers of
the poet. together with four officers from
Fort Clark whose names could not be
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.
brsy, Getty Ord Augur, Capt. Campbell
Capt. ClOus, Maj. Cresson (retiredl. Capt
Phipps, Drs Middleton and Averett.
Tie coffin was draped W it'll the national
dag and flowers. The Hags at the Quar-
termaster's depot aud National Cemetery
were At half mast.
'.kieep soldier, Though many regret thee
Who stand 10y thy cold bier to-day,
soon. soon will tie kindcst forget thee,
And thy name rrsI earth fade away.
'.fhc friend thou hart loved brother,
friend IN thy place Will have gained
Thy dog shall keep watch for another.
And thy stecd by another Ls rel ned
Yet there's une who viii stiII pay the dEty
OF tears. Tor the true aud the brave.
As when first in the bloom Of her beauty,
/ She wrPt DER the suldier's grave