“Where Great Kanawha, ‘River of the Woods,’
Flows tranquilly amid Virginia’s hills,”—
The Dying Soldier: (R. B. B. 22.)
“My noble commander! thank God, you have come!
You know the dear ones who are waiting at home.”—
The Dying Soldier: By R. R. B. 1861-1862. (C. C. from The Southern Field and Fireside.)
“Lay him down gently where shadows lie still
And cool, by the side of the bright mountain rill,”—
The Dying Soldier: By James A. Mecklin. (S. B. P.)
“Gather round him where he’s lying,