Killed in the Battle of Malvern Hill
from the Avoyelles Pelican
Aug. 16, 1862 p. 1
LIEUT. MARCELIN P. BORDELON.
The people of Avoyelles have seldom been called to mourn the death of one so highly esteemed for his patriotism and private virtues as Lieut. Bordelon.
When the rattle of the drum was first (torn out) in Louisiana he was engaged as (torn) of the Clerks in the auditor's office in Baton Rouge. Seeing that war between the North and the South was inevitable, and not willing that others should endure its toils and dangers without his assistance, he went immediately to New Orleans for the purpose of joining the Chasseursapied which was at that time organizing under Col. St. Paul of that city. This was in the early part of May 1861. On arriving in the city he learned that Capt. R. M. Boone was getting up a company in this parish and abandoning the intention of joining the Chasseurs he returned home immediately. He went to his mother and obtained her consent that he should enlist under Capt. Boone. His father, who has since gone to his reward with the generatious before the flood, and, who had ever been esteemed for his good qualities in all the social relations of life, was even anxious that his noble boy should join the army. Marcelin had been a dutiful son, and had realized all the most flattering hopes of his public spirited father. At home he had been hind to all, afiable in his intercourse wit his comrades-with the pablie-possessing a sprightly mind and a generous heart. His morals were unexceptionable. Addicted to no vices, he commanded the respect of every one and always dignified, he was justly esteemed a fine specimen of a gentleman. His father might well center his hopes in such a son. In 1858 or 1859 he left Avoyelles and entered for a while Centenary College at Jackson La. Here he remained about two sessions, during which he made very creditable progress in his studies, and at the end of the time returned home having learned to speak the English language fluently. His terms of service as deputy Clerk in the office of Clerk of the District Court of Avoyelles, and in the Auditor's office at Baton Rouge had made him familiar with very much of the business that is usually transacted in these offices, and at the time of his enlistment as a private in the Atchaflaya Guards he may be said to have been one of the most useful young men in the parish. As such he took leave of us in May 1861. The short but eloquent speech which he made to his friends at Mansura, as the company was leaving there for Simmesport, should never be forgotten by those who were present. Raising himself in the buggy at full length, he said in English first and then in French to the ladies and the masses that surrounded him. "Farewell my friends. It would afford me pleasure to remain with you, but the voice of my country calls and I must heed. An unnatural foe seeks to deprive us of the Government of our choice, and to this end is about to invade Southern soil, the land of our birth. I go to meet him on the borders, before his footsteps shall pollute our soil. I will return when the peaceful banner of Freedom shall float over the entirety of the Southern Confederacy, or I will offer up my life in the effort to be free. Once more and it may be for the last time; I bid you all a soldier's farewell." These are the bole sentiments-these the patriotic purposes with which Marcelin P. Bordelon turned his back upon the friends of earlier days and the land of his birth. His company formed a par of the Second Regiment of La. Volunteers which was placed on the Peninsula under the command of Gen. Magruder. It arrived there in May 1861 where it remained until it was deemed advisable to evacuate and leave the Peninsula to the enemy. Private letters from the company all represented young Bordelon as a gallant and faithful soldier always zealous in the cause of Southern Independence. He had gone into the ranks as a private, and for meritorious conduct had been promoted to the third Lieutenancy which position he held at the time of his death. His career from beginning to end is one that may be contemplated with admiration and pride by every lover of Southern Freedom. A pure hearted, clear headed and ardently patriotic youth, he waited not to be persuaded to enter the ranks, but resolutely sought the first occasion to enlist as a defender of his country's cause. He was never remiss, always at his post, commanding the confident and love of the company, and finally ended his short but glorious career triumphantly leading it against one of the most deadly of the enemy's batteries. His superior officers were sick and unable to take command with one exception. Lieut. Jenkins had led them until he fell mortally wounded, when the command devolved on Lieut. Bordelon, who died, like Bozarris "cheering his band." He lived to see the enemies of his country routed and its Capital secure. It was the object of his fond ambition. For eight long and perilous days had the contest raged and as the roar of the cannon was dwindling to an echo and the enemy was wending his way in inglorious flight, Bordelon fell. No nobler death could have overtaken a chevalier. He was a native of Avoyelles and was born on the 18th day of November A. D. 1838. He died on the 5th of July A. D. 1862 the anniversary of the death of the lamented Col. Chas. D. Dreux. His example is eminently worthy of imitation, and t the latest posterity the people should hold his name and deeds in grateful remembrance.
from the Avoyelles Pelican
Aug. 16, 1862 p. 1
LIEUT. MARCELIN P. BORDELON.
The people of Avoyelles have seldom been called to mourn the death of one so highly esteemed for his patriotism and private virtues as Lieut. Bordelon.
When the rattle of the drum was first (torn out) in Louisiana he was engaged as (torn) of the Clerks in the auditor's office in Baton Rouge. Seeing that war between the North and the South was inevitable, and not willing that others should endure its toils and dangers without his assistance, he went immediately to New Orleans for the purpose of joining the Chasseursapied which was at that time organizing under Col. St. Paul of that city. This was in the early part of May 1861. On arriving in the city he learned that Capt. R. M. Boone was getting up a company in this parish and abandoning the intention of joining the Chasseurs he returned home immediately. He went to his mother and obtained her consent that he should enlist under Capt. Boone. His father, who has since gone to his reward with the generatious before the flood, and, who had ever been esteemed for his good qualities in all the social relations of life, was even anxious that his noble boy should join the army. Marcelin had been a dutiful son, and had realized all the most flattering hopes of his public spirited father. At home he had been hind to all, afiable in his intercourse wit his comrades-with the pablie-possessing a sprightly mind and a generous heart. His morals were unexceptionable. Addicted to no vices, he commanded the respect of every one and always dignified, he was justly esteemed a fine specimen of a gentleman. His father might well center his hopes in such a son. In 1858 or 1859 he left Avoyelles and entered for a while Centenary College at Jackson La. Here he remained about two sessions, during which he made very creditable progress in his studies, and at the end of the time returned home having learned to speak the English language fluently. His terms of service as deputy Clerk in the office of Clerk of the District Court of Avoyelles, and in the Auditor's office at Baton Rouge had made him familiar with very much of the business that is usually transacted in these offices, and at the time of his enlistment as a private in the Atchaflaya Guards he may be said to have been one of the most useful young men in the parish. As such he took leave of us in May 1861. The short but eloquent speech which he made to his friends at Mansura, as the company was leaving there for Simmesport, should never be forgotten by those who were present. Raising himself in the buggy at full length, he said in English first and then in French to the ladies and the masses that surrounded him. "Farewell my friends. It would afford me pleasure to remain with you, but the voice of my country calls and I must heed. An unnatural foe seeks to deprive us of the Government of our choice, and to this end is about to invade Southern soil, the land of our birth. I go to meet him on the borders, before his footsteps shall pollute our soil. I will return when the peaceful banner of Freedom shall float over the entirety of the Southern Confederacy, or I will offer up my life in the effort to be free. Once more and it may be for the last time; I bid you all a soldier's farewell." These are the bole sentiments-these the patriotic purposes with which Marcelin P. Bordelon turned his back upon the friends of earlier days and the land of his birth. His company formed a par of the Second Regiment of La. Volunteers which was placed on the Peninsula under the command of Gen. Magruder. It arrived there in May 1861 where it remained until it was deemed advisable to evacuate and leave the Peninsula to the enemy. Private letters from the company all represented young Bordelon as a gallant and faithful soldier always zealous in the cause of Southern Independence. He had gone into the ranks as a private, and for meritorious conduct had been promoted to the third Lieutenancy which position he held at the time of his death. His career from beginning to end is one that may be contemplated with admiration and pride by every lover of Southern Freedom. A pure hearted, clear headed and ardently patriotic youth, he waited not to be persuaded to enter the ranks, but resolutely sought the first occasion to enlist as a defender of his country's cause. He was never remiss, always at his post, commanding the confident and love of the company, and finally ended his short but glorious career triumphantly leading it against one of the most deadly of the enemy's batteries. His superior officers were sick and unable to take command with one exception. Lieut. Jenkins had led them until he fell mortally wounded, when the command devolved on Lieut. Bordelon, who died, like Bozarris "cheering his band." He lived to see the enemies of his country routed and its Capital secure. It was the object of his fond ambition. For eight long and perilous days had the contest raged and as the roar of the cannon was dwindling to an echo and the enemy was wending his way in inglorious flight, Bordelon fell. No nobler death could have overtaken a chevalier. He was a native of Avoyelles and was born on the 18th day of November A. D. 1838. He died on the 5th of July A. D. 1862 the anniversary of the death of the lamented Col. Chas. D. Dreux. His example is eminently worthy of imitation, and t the latest posterity the people should hold his name and deeds in grateful remembrance.
Killed in the Battle of Malvern Hill
from the Avoyelles Pelican
Aug. 16, 1862 p. 1
LIEUT. MARCELIN P. BORDELON.
The people of Avoyelles have seldom been called to mourn the death of one so highly esteemed for his patriotism and private virtues as Lieut. Bordelon.
When the rattle of the drum was first (torn out) in Louisiana he was engaged as (torn) of the Clerks in the auditor's office in Baton Rouge. Seeing that war between the North and the South was inevitable, and not willing that others should endure its toils and dangers without his assistance, he went immediately to New Orleans for the purpose of joining the Chasseursapied which was at that time organizing under Col. St. Paul of that city. This was in the early part of May 1861. On arriving in the city he learned that Capt. R. M. Boone was getting up a company in this parish and abandoning the intention of joining the Chasseurs he returned home immediately. He went to his mother and obtained her consent that he should enlist under Capt. Boone. His father, who has since gone to his reward with the generatious before the flood, and, who had ever been esteemed for his good qualities in all the social relations of life, was even anxious that his noble boy should join the army. Marcelin had been a dutiful son, and had realized all the most flattering hopes of his public spirited father. At home he had been hind to all, afiable in his intercourse wit his comrades-with the pablie-possessing a sprightly mind and a generous heart. His morals were unexceptionable. Addicted to no vices, he commanded the respect of every one and always dignified, he was justly esteemed a fine specimen of a gentleman. His father might well center his hopes in such a son. In 1858 or 1859 he left Avoyelles and entered for a while Centenary College at Jackson La. Here he remained about two sessions, during which he made very creditable progress in his studies, and at the end of the time returned home having learned to speak the English language fluently. His terms of service as deputy Clerk in the office of Clerk of the District Court of Avoyelles, and in the Auditor's office at Baton Rouge had made him familiar with very much of the business that is usually transacted in these offices, and at the time of his enlistment as a private in the Atchaflaya Guards he may be said to have been one of the most useful young men in the parish. As such he took leave of us in May 1861. The short but eloquent speech which he made to his friends at Mansura, as the company was leaving there for Simmesport, should never be forgotten by those who were present. Raising himself in the buggy at full length, he said in English first and then in French to the ladies and the masses that surrounded him. "Farewell my friends. It would afford me pleasure to remain with you, but the voice of my country calls and I must heed. An unnatural foe seeks to deprive us of the Government of our choice, and to this end is about to invade Southern soil, the land of our birth. I go to meet him on the borders, before his footsteps shall pollute our soil. I will return when the peaceful banner of Freedom shall float over the entirety of the Southern Confederacy, or I will offer up my life in the effort to be free. Once more and it may be for the last time; I bid you all a soldier's farewell." These are the bole sentiments-these the patriotic purposes with which Marcelin P. Bordelon turned his back upon the friends of earlier days and the land of his birth. His company formed a par of the Second Regiment of La. Volunteers which was placed on the Peninsula under the command of Gen. Magruder. It arrived there in May 1861 where it remained until it was deemed advisable to evacuate and leave the Peninsula to the enemy. Private letters from the company all represented young Bordelon as a gallant and faithful soldier always zealous in the cause of Southern Independence. He had gone into the ranks as a private, and for meritorious conduct had been promoted to the third Lieutenancy which position he held at the time of his death. His career from beginning to end is one that may be contemplated with admiration and pride by every lover of Southern Freedom. A pure hearted, clear headed and ardently patriotic youth, he waited not to be persuaded to enter the ranks, but resolutely sought the first occasion to enlist as a defender of his country's cause. He was never remiss, always at his post, commanding the confident and love of the company, and finally ended his short but glorious career triumphantly leading it against one of the most deadly of the enemy's batteries. His superior officers were sick and unable to take command with one exception. Lieut. Jenkins had led them until he fell mortally wounded, when the command devolved on Lieut. Bordelon, who died, like Bozarris "cheering his band." He lived to see the enemies of his country routed and its Capital secure. It was the object of his fond ambition. For eight long and perilous days had the contest raged and as the roar of the cannon was dwindling to an echo and the enemy was wending his way in inglorious flight, Bordelon fell. No nobler death could have overtaken a chevalier. He was a native of Avoyelles and was born on the 18th day of November A. D. 1838. He died on the 5th of July A. D. 1862 the anniversary of the death of the lamented Col. Chas. D. Dreux. His example is eminently worthy of imitation, and t the latest posterity the people should hold his name and deeds in grateful remembrance.
from the Avoyelles Pelican
Aug. 16, 1862 p. 1
LIEUT. MARCELIN P. BORDELON.
The people of Avoyelles have seldom been called to mourn the death of one so highly esteemed for his patriotism and private virtues as Lieut. Bordelon.
When the rattle of the drum was first (torn out) in Louisiana he was engaged as (torn) of the Clerks in the auditor's office in Baton Rouge. Seeing that war between the North and the South was inevitable, and not willing that others should endure its toils and dangers without his assistance, he went immediately to New Orleans for the purpose of joining the Chasseursapied which was at that time organizing under Col. St. Paul of that city. This was in the early part of May 1861. On arriving in the city he learned that Capt. R. M. Boone was getting up a company in this parish and abandoning the intention of joining the Chasseurs he returned home immediately. He went to his mother and obtained her consent that he should enlist under Capt. Boone. His father, who has since gone to his reward with the generatious before the flood, and, who had ever been esteemed for his good qualities in all the social relations of life, was even anxious that his noble boy should join the army. Marcelin had been a dutiful son, and had realized all the most flattering hopes of his public spirited father. At home he had been hind to all, afiable in his intercourse wit his comrades-with the pablie-possessing a sprightly mind and a generous heart. His morals were unexceptionable. Addicted to no vices, he commanded the respect of every one and always dignified, he was justly esteemed a fine specimen of a gentleman. His father might well center his hopes in such a son. In 1858 or 1859 he left Avoyelles and entered for a while Centenary College at Jackson La. Here he remained about two sessions, during which he made very creditable progress in his studies, and at the end of the time returned home having learned to speak the English language fluently. His terms of service as deputy Clerk in the office of Clerk of the District Court of Avoyelles, and in the Auditor's office at Baton Rouge had made him familiar with very much of the business that is usually transacted in these offices, and at the time of his enlistment as a private in the Atchaflaya Guards he may be said to have been one of the most useful young men in the parish. As such he took leave of us in May 1861. The short but eloquent speech which he made to his friends at Mansura, as the company was leaving there for Simmesport, should never be forgotten by those who were present. Raising himself in the buggy at full length, he said in English first and then in French to the ladies and the masses that surrounded him. "Farewell my friends. It would afford me pleasure to remain with you, but the voice of my country calls and I must heed. An unnatural foe seeks to deprive us of the Government of our choice, and to this end is about to invade Southern soil, the land of our birth. I go to meet him on the borders, before his footsteps shall pollute our soil. I will return when the peaceful banner of Freedom shall float over the entirety of the Southern Confederacy, or I will offer up my life in the effort to be free. Once more and it may be for the last time; I bid you all a soldier's farewell." These are the bole sentiments-these the patriotic purposes with which Marcelin P. Bordelon turned his back upon the friends of earlier days and the land of his birth. His company formed a par of the Second Regiment of La. Volunteers which was placed on the Peninsula under the command of Gen. Magruder. It arrived there in May 1861 where it remained until it was deemed advisable to evacuate and leave the Peninsula to the enemy. Private letters from the company all represented young Bordelon as a gallant and faithful soldier always zealous in the cause of Southern Independence. He had gone into the ranks as a private, and for meritorious conduct had been promoted to the third Lieutenancy which position he held at the time of his death. His career from beginning to end is one that may be contemplated with admiration and pride by every lover of Southern Freedom. A pure hearted, clear headed and ardently patriotic youth, he waited not to be persuaded to enter the ranks, but resolutely sought the first occasion to enlist as a defender of his country's cause. He was never remiss, always at his post, commanding the confident and love of the company, and finally ended his short but glorious career triumphantly leading it against one of the most deadly of the enemy's batteries. His superior officers were sick and unable to take command with one exception. Lieut. Jenkins had led them until he fell mortally wounded, when the command devolved on Lieut. Bordelon, who died, like Bozarris "cheering his band." He lived to see the enemies of his country routed and its Capital secure. It was the object of his fond ambition. For eight long and perilous days had the contest raged and as the roar of the cannon was dwindling to an echo and the enemy was wending his way in inglorious flight, Bordelon fell. No nobler death could have overtaken a chevalier. He was a native of Avoyelles and was born on the 18th day of November A. D. 1838. He died on the 5th of July A. D. 1862 the anniversary of the death of the lamented Col. Chas. D. Dreux. His example is eminently worthy of imitation, and t the latest posterity the people should hold his name and deeds in grateful remembrance.
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