Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-05-31
REV. DIR. JAMES DRUMMOND.

The following excellent paper has been
adopted by DrummOnd Post, G. A, r.,
concerning the recent death of this grand
old patriot:
1t is our duty to honor and perpetuate. as far as
we cam the memory of the venerable men whose
patriotic cOunSelS and teachings influenced many
of our comrades to enter the army for the preser-
vatiOn of the Union.
Among those who were positive and active when
doubt and heSitancy seemed to be the rule, none
stood higher, and but few, if any, did more eIec-
tive work than our late venerable friend, the Rev.
DR.. JAMES DRUMMOND.
Residing in 1861 in one of the border states, he
was by reason of his earnest and unequvOca loyal
ty able to accomplish much for the Union cause
Threats did not deter him. No considerations that
the secession element could present Sweryed him
from his line of duty. Age and infirmatieS pre-
vented him wearing the uniform, but his earnest
words, prompted by an honest, loyal and brave
heart, induced many who were able for service to
follow the old flag TO the front. His substitutes
went not as his hireling but volunteers, whose
patriotism had been aroused by his example and
appeals. His son, whose name is borne by this
Post was among the number. That this son was
worthy of the father is atteSted by the record
which Capt. Thomas DrummOnd made as soldier
In one of the last battles OF the war, when the
loyal people of the country were IN Joyous eXpecta
ti0n OF the end of the conflict and restoration of the
Union. that gallant son fell on the field OF honor
The pleasure of the triumph was to DIR. Drum
mOnd Saddened by the sacrifice. He could as he
expressed himself, both rejoice and mOurn-re
ioce with the whole people at the return of peace;
mourn with the thousands whose loved ones were
the tgTetluning.
If DR.. DrummOnd was proud of anything con-
nected with the army he was, pardonaby so, of the
honorable part borne by his only son. 1t was but
natural that he should be gratified TO have that
son remembered here among his old friends and
neighbOrS. 1t touched him both as a fond father
and patriot to have the name of his preserved
by the comrades Of the Grand Army OF the Repub-
lie. We have a constant reminder OF his generoSl-
ty and affectiOnate regard.
Dr. DrummOnd'S life is too well known here to
enter into biographical details. 1t is true of him
that his unrecOrded acts OF kindness and CHRISTIAN
charity make monument that cannot be defaced
or destroyed. His work in the ministry was zeal
Ous faithful and good, and is so interviewer with
the history of the church in his fields of labor that
it is inSepeTable.
Living to an age of more than four score years it
can be truly said that his whole life was useful TO
his fellow men.
Doubtless upon the last anniversary of this day
his thoughts turned to this Post its graves and its
duties, and from that high vantage, the border of
another and higher life, he gave to us his sincere
and devout benedicti0n. Fortunate 1t VIII be Tor
the country to ever have such fathers as DR.. Drum
mOnd for patriotic counsellorS- brave and
honorable sons as he gave for war.
The call for which he was ready, and always
urged others TO prepare, came, and he has gone to
rest His lfe-wOrk was finished. We cannot add
to his honor The proper tribute to his memory is
the imitation of his virtues as Christian, citizen,
and patriot. This Post tenders to those who were
bound to him by closer ties sincere sympathy.
This minute of our regard for Dr. DrummOnd is
entered uDOn our records, not alone for what is
life and character, that we may appreciate the
good that he desired to come to each and every
member of the Post.
Respectfully submitted.
w. ID. HOFF,
H0lT 2O 1865 Committee