Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1891-10-03
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James @. Douglas, who died on the 2oth
Of September, was buried last Sunday
and At the cemetery Judge A. L. Fitzger-
AID made the following remarks:
N~eighbors, Friends, Members OF Upton
Post. Members Of the Fire Companies and
Citizens: We assemble here this calm Sab
bath day to lay in their last resting place
Tbs remains Of James @. Douglas. A brief
mention Of some Of the events Of bis life
cannot be uDinteresting 10 you or insP-
~propriate 10 be made.
Born in the city OF Boston, Mass, 40
years ago, his early life was spent in thAt
city, he having been brought up to the trade
OF an iron molder. In the contest OF 1861
the civil war-thst contest, which start
led the nations Of the earth and shook the
Government Of the United States TO its
foundations, be enlisted in the cause OF
the Union, entering the naval service,
shipping on the flag. ship Minnesota.
/ cannot follow in detail his career through
that great struggle. One event, however,
| will mention: His participation 10 the
memorable conflict at Hampton Roads in
March, 1862, between the Merrimsc"
and Monitor" Memorable indeed. but
no. for the numbers engaged; it's slain, or
the wounded; but for the results conse-
quent upon the action. The battle began
about 9 o'clock In the forenoon OF the 9th
and lasted until early in the afternoon Of
the same day. In those three or four hours
the naval warfare OF the world was revo-
lutionized. II showed nations that ships
of wood were no longer valuable; that
iron was thereafter to rule In battles upon
the water. The day of that contest and
strife was a Sabbath day, and on it, more
than tw~enty-nine years ago, this gallan,
spirit baItled for the flag Of the Union.
On this quiet and peaceful Sabbath day
his comrades, companions and friends
come with sad hearts and careful hands to
lay his mortal remains in the grave.
He served with the Union forces until
1864, when be was mustered out Of the ser
vice, receiving an honorable discharge.
Thereafter, like so many others Of the true
and brave Of the country. he bent bis
steps to the land Of gold. living and for
some time engaging in business in San
Francisco. But his ever restless spirit
still sought the confines OF civilization and
industry. and with other pioneers he came
to the sage-brush land, arriving at Eureks
in 1873. Since that time he has lived
among us. He was one OF the organizer
OF Upton Post Of the Grand Army Of The
Republic In this place, and has held the
honorable offices Of Vice-C ommander and
Qusrtermsster in that patriotic organiza
ton. For many years he has been q mem
Der Of the Hooks and Knicks fire compan!
Of this place. and those Of us who have hst
an opportunity, know how we'll he dis
charged his duties therein. Not only OF
days Of parade and display-the Fourth o
July and Decoration Day-Was he present
but whom the fire bell rang James G. Doug
las was ever at the scene Of action, bat
thing with the flames in saving life an
property; for, with tender man In thi
world, to save property ID to save life. Thi
briefly was his career.
Friends, l must not longer detsin you
His comrades OF the Grand Army, his com
panions OF the fire companies. and the cit
liens here present. attests the appreoia
ton In which he Was held, and ! doubt no
that I speak the sentiment. Of each when
say: May the earth rest lightly upon tn.
bosom; may Spring deck thy grave will
her flowers, and mayest thou everlastingl.
rest In peace.