J 013 700 2byJ % pHSJ Bttg.4ett. ^AillKi ^AHiAUD, h ■WHO IFELIj .A.T THE BATTLE OF BOONSBORO', MARYLAND, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER t4, A. D. 1802. [From the Lyuchbiirg Virginian — Ktlitoriul.] The rumor wljK!U.-had previously reached this city of the death of this gentleman, was painfully verified by the arrival of his re- mains here on Thursday evening. He fell at the head of his Brig- ade on Sunday morning last, near Boonsboro,' JIaryland, pierced ^-T&i-b'fgi?- tlifo-'ic.-ly --.vitli a Minister E'slgiarn baJi, sn^ died in about, fifteen minutes after receiving his wound. Yesterday his remains were committed to the tomb, after appropriate services at St. Paul's Church ; and thus has ended the short but brilliant career of one who bade fair to rise to high eminence both in military life and in civil station. (.ieneral G.^rla.vd left home at the beginning of hostilities, as Captain of the ''Home Guard;" a companj- which, under his drill, discipline, and fostering care, had attained an unusual degree of excellence in soldierly arts.and bearing. He was not long permit- ted, however, to remain in that position, for his high merits as an officer soon secured for him a Colonel's commission, and he was placed in command of the 11th Virginia Regiment. As Colonel, his great activity, energy, and general fitness for the position won for him an enviable reputation in the service, and the Regiment liecame noted for its thorough discipline and efficiency. It bore a conspicuous part in the battle of Drainsville, and by its bravery . aud firmness aided most signally in saving from entire disaster our overmatched forces on that occasion. At Williamsburg, if was again in the fight, and did nobly. There Colonel Gaklanh re- ceived a wound whilst in the fearless discharge of his responsible duties, but continued in the fight until it was ended. Soon after- wards he was appointed Brigadier General by the President, and assigned to the command of a Brigade in General D. H. Hill's Division. He was in the battle of Seven Pines, and, also, in those of a later date which occurred before Richmond — always bearing himself as a soldier and patriot, and winning new laurels on every field. In the civil walks of life. General Garland had given promise of great usefulness and distinction. Though young, he had taken a most creditable stand at the bar and as a politician. To a mind naturally strong, he had added rich stores of knowledge, and a thorough cultivation and training. His acquiretnents in the invi- ting fields of literature, as well as in the drier details of law and philosophy, were of a very high order. Many of his literary ad- ,dresses and lectures, delivered in this city and elsewhere, will not soon be forgotten by those who heard them. He possessed the gifts and graces of the orator to a rare extent. Fluent, never at a loss for an idea or for the most appropriate language to clothe it in ; logical, apt in illustration, courteous in debate, graceful, elo- quent, often brilliant, he never failed to win the warm admiration and applause of his hearers. In the private walks and circles of life, he was a most agreeable companion and associate. He was just such a man as adds new charms to society, and casts by his genial influence and rare graces a brighter and softer hue over the changing scenes and shadows of life. How much he will be missed here cannot be fully realized until the great war tragedy has been wound up, and society resumes its wonted calmness and customs, — until the occupation of peaceful pursuits have succeeded the terrible realities of war, and the community begins to turn to those souro^es of intellectual entertainment and social enjoyment which add six immeasurably to the pleasures of life. Then mem- ory will turn fondly, earnestly back to the lamented dead, and weep anew over the grave of the hero-patriot, and the christian,, gentleman . ' -,--—-, [Fi-om till) Lynchbnrg Republican — Communicated.] It is a painful and necessary consequence of war, that our sen- sibilities become so enured to public and private grief, we regard such afflictions as the death of Gen, Gakland with but a small part of the feeling which would mark such a blow in times of peace ; viewing it, as we are prone to do, as but an incident in the bloody day which crowned our arms with fresh laurels, the sting of which is swallowed up in the victory. For a moment letns^ forget our pride in the success of our arms. .i-3 and tearfully recall the memor\- of our friend. Space will not al- low us to give even a sketcli of his life, but it will be time well spent to review his character socially, intellectually, and morally — as a citizen and as a soldier. He had received a very polished education — commenced at Randolph Macon, continued at the 5Iil- itai-y Institute, and concluded at the University- — which, coupled with his constant intercourse with the most cultivated society the State afforded, at every point where such society congregated, gave him an easy grace of manner which made him an agreeable com- panion every-where, and threw around him. while dispensing the hospitalities of his own house, a charm of manner which won upon the heart as entirely as the affluent elegani'C of that hospi- --tffiny did upon the senses. In society, whether gay or grave, he was ever welcome and always /cW. He had the rare faculty of mix- ing in the wildest sport without losing his dignity, and without exercising restraint ever elevating the tone of feeling and the stjle of enjoyment. He could lead the lightest conversation of a circle of gossips unconsciously to topics affording thought and improve- ment, and would, to the delight of all, change the senseless game to the artistic tableau or the classic charade. Under the magic of his Influence, the whole society, of which he was at once the ornament and pride, adopted higher aims and more cultivated tastes; to this object he lent both his time and his purse. Every species of public amusement or instruction, calcula- ted to further it, received his most cordial support, and hence he was always a munificent patron of scientific and literary exhibi- tions — of the Young Mens' Christian Association and of the Col- lege. In the latter he delivered gratuitously a series of lectures which, while they served to stamp him as a man of talent, laid the community under obligations by placing at their disposal so val- uable" aTTuhd of popular inTbfmation: "He-possesseii nrost emj.- nently that '-suavltcr in modo'' so necessary to the social favorite, without yielding one jot of the '■'■forlHer in re," essential to the character of the practical man of business — and his silent influence for good will be felt upon Lynchburg society long after even his brilliant career is forgotten. Intellectually, Gen. Gaulaxu had few superiors. lie came to Ihe bar young, and though not an enthusiast in his profession he had too much pride not to become a master in whatever he under- took, and hence wc find him, in direct opposition to his tastes, faithfully serving that apprenticeship of drudgery essential to ul- timate success, and finally, at an early age, rising to the position of a leader of the bar. He made himself an adept in every branch of his profession — a most subtle special pleader — a polished equity draftsman — a skilful conveyancer — an exact and careful man of business, and withal a most lucid and forcible advocate. The writer, a member of the bar, heard him, on behalf of the Cora- jn nwealth. in Ti'rnek's case, win from Judge Leiou the highest compliment to his ability as an advocate, and we all remember what confidence the same high authority expressed in his skill as an equity draftsman. But although Garl.4xd had won so eminent a position at the bar, it was in the political arena that his ambi- tion sought distinction. He early showed his predisposition to political life, and as earl.v evinced his talent as a political speaker — soon winning for himself high position with his party — being pnt forward by them among their ablest speakers, and ever bear- ing himself as a champion worthy their confidence. By his faith- fulness to the interests committed to his charge — his fairness as a politician — and his ability as a speaker, he had so won the confi- / dence of his felloAv-citizens, that he had already filled many cHicc.- of trust and honor, and had he been spared to us, it wo\ild have been our delight to houor him still further. Gen. Garland's tastes were not military, but fi'om a seuse of duty he took an active interest in the revival of our volunteer sys- tem upon the attack upon Harper's Ferry, and having been made Captain of the Home Guard, he soon reduced it to the most per- fect drill and organization, and, upon the first demand for men upon the breaking out of the war, took it into the field, perhaps the best disciplined and equipped company tendered to the Gov- ernment. The merit of his company was so striking that the propriety of extending the command of its Captain was obvious, and hence Captain Garlano was immediately made Colonel of the . 11th Virginia liegiment, into which his company had been thrown.' His quick eye was the first to observe and to point out to the Go'- vernment the strategic importance of the junction of the railroads at Manassas, and he was the first stationed at that post, comman- ding the forces with great credit until he was relieved by General BoN'HAM only a few days before Gen. Beaitreoard took command. As Colonel, he served acceptably to the men, usefully to our cause. and honorably to himself, during fourteen months, gallantly lead- ing his regiment at Bull Run, Manassas, Dranesvilleand Williams- burg. In the latter battle he was severely wounded, but continued his duties upon the field until the day was won, and his services were so valuable and his gallantry so conspicuous that he was promoted to the well-earned rank of Brigadier General, and, in command of Gen. Eakly's Brigade, took an active part in the bat- tle of Seven Pines, where again his services upon the field elicited the highest praise of his commanding officer. He was afterwards assigned to the command of a very large Brigade of North Q^ro- lina troops, whom he led through the thickest of tfie seven days' """ fighting around Richmond. With the same men he shared the glory of the second Manassas battle, and, as the van-guard of the army, was the first to cross the Potomac, and, at last, when hold- ing a most important command in the very outset of the day of hard fighting which signalized our defence at Boonsboro', he fell a victim to'his own reckless daring and high sense of duty, far in advance of his men, endeavoring to find some better position for them to occupy. Thus, in his twelfth battle, the j-oung hero fell, only thirty-one years of age, but full of honors, and with higher promotion just within his grasp. His last words were very char- acteristic — nothing said for effect, nothing to be repeated as beau- tiful or poetical, but with that cool self-possession which never forsook him, as he closed his eyes forever, he said : " I am killed ! Send for the senior Colonel, and tell him to take command." This calm recollection of duty, even in extremis, was a true type of his character, and furnishes an instance of the moral sublime worthy a place in recorded history. His mangled body was borne from the field by his men, and followed to the gi-ave by thousands of "^"^ his fellow-citizens, where it now rests beside the wife and only \^ child who, in the inscrutable ways of Providence, were torn from his home soon after his country had called him into service. The opportunities enjoyed by the writer for knowing General G.vRLAXD were ample, having for years cultivated their mutual friendship by reciprocal good offices ; having practised with him at the bar : and finally, though in a different arm of the service, having been much with him in the army. And as time and each new relation of life gave better opportunities for studying his cha- racter, new beauties and new excellencies discovered themselves, V iiiiiil ilu; tViondsliiji IVIt for an agreeable and lively companion, ^ vipcMied i';Ui admiration lor tlie spotless purity of his life, and rose to reverence for tlie praying soldier, who, with Christian fortitude, meekly bowed to the will of Heaven, and for the self-sacrificing patriot, who, with calm devotion to duty and steady trust in God, laid down his life for his country's good. Would we had time and space to say more of our friend, and to give .1 word of comfort to the mother he leaves behind. She has comfort, however, in the knowledge that he has reaped the reward of the just, and died as faithful a follower of the cross as he %vas a vigilant soldier of his country. So, too, there is comfort in the uni\ersal sympathy felt for her loss ; a city weeps over the grave of. her valued son, and a niition mourns . the . statesman-soldier whose wisdom in council and whose bravery in battle could ill be spared in this the time of the natiou's need. Garland will not soon be forgotten. Lynchburg has cause to be proud of hiai — Vir- ginia claims him as her martyr son ; his private virtues are engra- ved upon the hearts of all who knew him, and point to his life as one worthy of all praise, and as an high example for us to follow ; his public acts are a part of the History of his country, and while they wreathe his name with glory, demand at once the admiration and the gratitude of "millions to be." H. PROCEEDINGS IN COUNCIL OF CITY OF LYNCHBURG. At a meeting of the members of the Council of the City of Lynchburg', held on Friday morning, Sept. ]9th : Mr. McOaniel otFered the following Preamble and Resolutions, which were unanimously adopted : WTittClSASj it iitva l^etrtv conthmniiaftved to tikis J&ody, tbftl -theTeuittitis-vf OMfttuwno* luau. General SAMUEL GARLAND. Jr.. who fell at the battle of Boonsboro', have TL'ftched this place, Resolved, Tliat in appreciiitiou df tlie estimatiou in which General SAMUEL GARLAND was held as a citizen, friend, and soldier, and in testimony of the af- tliction of our community, wo request of the family of the deceased permission for the City authorities to conduct the funeral ceremonies. Rusolved, Tliat the body be placed in State, in tiie City Court-House, and remain imtil 9 o'clock. A. M., to-morrow, the 20th. and that the public offices of the City be closed, and the citizens generally be requested to suspend all business duiiuy: the funeral ceremonies. Rf.solved. That the Mayor, and Messrs. Rouert Earlv, Louenzo Norvell, and John" H. SEAvai-e hereby appointed a commiitee, with full authority to make all suitable arrangements for the services. On motion, the Council then adjourned. JAS. 0. WILLIAMS, Clcr/c. At an adjourned meeting of the members of the City Council, held on Friday evening, the 19th of Sept., 1862 : The (.'ommittee, appointed to confer with the friends of the late Gen. Garland, reported, thut they had waited on the family of the deceased, and ascertained that arrangements had been made for the funeral services and burial of the deceased, this afternoon, at half past three o'clock. Whereupon, Mr. Norvkll offered the following Preamble and Resolutions, whicii were unanimously adopted : AVhereas, we are called together this evening, to pay a sad tribute to the nieiu- orj' of a distinguished citizen and soldier, late a member of this Body — distin- guished alike for his talents and usefulness as a public servant — his zeal and gallantry as an officer — his faithful attachments as a friend — his exemplary lite as a sou and husband, and his character as a Cliristian gentleman : therefore, Resolved, That the members of tliis Body, in common with the relatives and friendfl of our late distinguished felluw-citizen, Brigadier General SAMUEL GAH^ LAND, have heard with the deepest sorrow of his untimely death on the battle, field of Boonsboro', Md., where he was nobly battling for the rights of his beloved South. Resolved, That the memherri of this Council will attend in --i body the funeral of their deceased friend., and that copies of these proceedings be sent to the deeply •rafiiicted mother and family of the deceassd, witlv-a«s;irnrJeos oi"'!rtn^lieavfe-frlt-»or*— row and warmest sympathy in their crushing aflliction. Resolved, That the citizens of the town be requested to close their housi s of business during the funeral services. On motion, the Council then adjourned. JAS. 0. WILLIAMS, ClcH: PROCEEDINGS IN HUSTINGS COURT FOR THE CITY OF LYNCHBURG, At the Session of the Court of Hustings for October Term, 1862, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted : Whereas, This Court, and the members of this bar, have learned with feelings of the utmost sorrow and regret of the death of Brigadier-General Samuel Garland, jr., who was killed whilst gloriously fighting against the public enemy near Boonsboro', Marj'land, on the 14th day of September last, they do unanimously adopt the following resolutions in honor of his memory. Resolved, That the death of such a man as General Garland, in the prime of life, under any circumstances, would have been a most grievous misfortune to this community, where he was so much beloved and so highly valued, but under the present circumstances it our country's peril we cannot hut deplore the loss of so gallant, accomplished and intrepid an officer as a great public calamity. Resolved, That as a citizen of this community he was deservedly held in the highest estimation, as one of its brightest, most use- ful and valuable members ; as a member of this bar he was able, learned and accomplished, ever exhibiting towards this Court and his brother members that courtesy, propriety and kindness of manner for which he was preeminently distinguished. As an officer "without fear, and without reproach", he not only secured to himself the love and approbation of his subordinates and superiors in command, bu^ by highly efficient, gallant, and patriotic services, had entitled himself to the gratitude of his country. Resolved, That the above preamble and resolutions be spread upon the records of this Court, and that a copy thereof be forwarded to the mother of the deceased, and that copies be also furnished for publication in the newspapers of this city. And thereupon it is ordered that the Court be adjourned. A copy — Teste. J. C. 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