The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-12

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that he was purely an infantry officer.
'sThe war was now fast gathering
to its elimination, and every available
man was hurried forward to the
Army of Northern Virginia, preparing
to shift the scene to the fruitful fields
of Pennsylvania. Col. Leyenthorpe,
taking with him his tried and veteran
soldiers, joined the other regiments of
his brigade under the lamented Petit
grew, and they took up their line OF
march northward.
The orator then gave a vivid word
picture of Gettysburg, and the charge
af the immortal heroes Of North Caro-
lima in that bloody battle
"On the retreat from Gettysburg, a
large number of Confederate wounded
conveyed III ambulances, and such 9th
err vehicles as could be procured, were
captured, and among them was Collett
Leventhorpe. Finally, after year OF
prison life, he was exchanged, and re-
turned again t. the army. His berits
and sacrifices were acknowledged by
promotion, and he was assigned the
command Of the important district of
the Roanoke, and the defense Of the
Wilmington and Weldon Railroad.
Upon this brave officer depended the
fate of Lees army and the C0nfederacy
= The skill, courage and strategy
that had before been 50 successful, con
tjnued until April, 1865, when he laid
down his stainless sword, and returned
to those whose homes he had 50 long
guarded from invasion. Whether in the
mad rush of battle, or in the dreary
watch against the foes, in field or ~
camp. in command or in prison, he led
in every position, and under all circum-
stances did his duty fairly and nobly
and reflected honor upon his name and
/ the name of the State he loved.
Ills military career was over. aus
/ the following voluntary testimonial
/ from the immortal commander viii
show the estimate In which he was held
| by those most competent to Judge:
General G. Leyenthorpe served in
! the Confederate army with distinction
/ during the late war. Though not a cit
1 izen of North Carolina he rose by merit
1 alone to the command of a brigade of
/ her troops, and was subsequently en-
/ trusted with the command Of district
/ in the Eastern part of the State. In er-
/ cry position he filed, he acted with gal
I lantry, Judgment and intelligence, and
/ performed valuable service.
's(signed) r. =. LEE. =
Lexington, Va, 4th Dec, 1865"
After the war ne refused all the ef-
forts of his family to get him to re-
4 turn to England, and settled again
among his adopted people. BY his good
4 Judgment, perseverance and diligence,
he acquired a competence for himself
and wife.
In 1872 ne was nominated for State
4 Auditor on the Democratic ticket, but
with all the other candidates, was de-
| feated.
Returning to the beautiful valley Of
! the Yadl1in, in Caldwell county, he
made his home among kindred and
1 friends, and there among the loveliest
| of natures scenes, he passed the re-
naming years Of his life, honored and
revered alike by all who knew him.
In the shadow of the sentinel
| mountains, that stand about that
| peaceful valley, hard by the sweet lit
! tie Chapel of Rest, his body sleeps it's
last sleep. His spirit reposes in the
| peace of God that passeth understand
ing"
Generous applause greeted the speak
er at frequent intervals.
Capt. S. A. Ashe, on behalf Of the
Leventhorpe family presented to the
Ladies' Memorial Association, the
handsome portrait Of General Leyen-
thorpe, and on behalf Of Mr.. Henry
NJ. Cowan presented to the associa-
ton the last Confederate flag that
rested on the coffin Of President JEFF
ferson Davis. He read letter from
Mr. Cowan that was received with
much applause.
DIR. p. i. Hines received the por-
trait and flag on behalf of the ladies
of the Memorial Association.
The exercises at the hall were ended
with the hymn, Asleep in Jesus"
THE PROCESSION.
The procession at once formed on
/ Fayetteville street, in front of Metro
/ politan hall, as follows:
Assistant marshaIs Greek O. Andrews.
| W. p. Whitaker, N. g. Carroll, Rob-
ert Calling, J. M. Aver, r. 1T.
| Battle, Alex Stronach
| The Confederate Veterans, mounted.