It is not only to offer a tribute to the memory of Henry that I would intrude upon your readers, but, by presenting an example, encourage faithfulness and patriotic devotion to the cause of liberty. If any man, officer or private, has been more faithful, his be the higher monument in a grateful nation's heart when treason is no more. He shouldered his musket, and it was at his country's service every hour till it was laid down beside his bleeding, mangled body, on the banks of the Rappahannock. If my country ever forgets such heroes as these, her very name should perish forever. Young men whose hearts are not stirred within them to rush into the breach, avenge the fallen brave, and save their country, are making for themselves no enviable future. Who that calls himself a man will sit with folded arms and careless mien, under the shade of the tree of liberty, while the wild boar is whetting his tusks against its bark, and the gaunt stag rudely tears its branches? It was planted in tears and watered with blood; and if you do not protect it now, your names will perish. Henry had made two firm resolves: one was to keep out of the hospital, and the other was to keep out of the hands of the rebels. He would not be taken a prisoner, and, if die he must, he preferred the battle-field to the hospital. He has realized his wish, and though the bitterness of our anguish at his loss may only wear out with our lives, our country, in his death, has lost more than his kindred. We are making history for all time to come. Eternity will tell its own story of unending joy for those who have freely shed their blood to lay a firm foundation for the happiness of millions yet unborn. "Give me the death of those Who for their country die; And O! be mine like their repose, When cold and low they lie! "Their loveliest Mother Earth Entwines the fallen brave; In her sweet lap who gave them birth They find their tranquil grave." HOW TO AVOID THE DRAFT. During the troubles of raising men, a rough-looking customer, determined upon evasion, called upon the Military Commission, when the following colloquy ensued, the individual in question remarking: "Mr. Commissioner, I'm over forty-five." "How old _are_ you?" "I don't know how old I am; but I'm over _forty-five_." "In what year did you make your appearance on this mundane sphere?" "I don't know what you mean; but I'm over forty-five." "When were you born?" "I don't know; but I'm over forty-five." "How am I to know you are over age?" "I don't know and I don't care; but I'm over forty-five." "When were you forty-five?" "I don't know; but I know I'm over forty-five." "You must give me some proof that you are over age." "I've been in the country thirty-six years, and I'm over forty-five." "That does not prove that you are too old to be drafted." "I don't care; I know I'm over forty-five." "I shall not erase your name until you prove your age."