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uiver of the lid. About noon of the day of his death, President Davis visited his bedside, and in reply to his question as to how he felt, the dying hero answered, Easy, but willing to die if God and my country think I have fulfilled my destiny and done my duty, showing that beneath the gay manners of the cavalier there was a deep, divine and religious sentiment that shone forth, illuminating the hero's character and giving dignity to the last moments of his life. Sing, said he to the Rev. Dr. Peterkin, the very worthy pastor of St. James church in this city, Rock of ages cleft for me, let me hide myself in Thee, and the fast sinking soldier joined in with all the strength his failing power permitted. He then prayed with the friends around, and with the words I am going fast now, I am resigned, God's will be done, the great, grand cavalry leader furled his battle-flag forever. Gentlemen, my object in all this is to bring you to the simple grave upon the hillside in beautiful Ho