On returning home last week we were sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Levi P. Blount. He was the oldest son of the late Freeman W. Blount and one of our best known citizens. He served one or more terms as sheriff and was a brave Confederate soldier, going to the war in the first company that left the county. He was near Capt. Howard when he was killed in the first battle of Manassas. Mr. Blount was afterwards attached to the Western army, fought at Perryville and was in the fearful siege at Vicksburg. [Joined Co F, 41st Ga. Vol. Inf. in March 1862]. He was severely wounded early in the struggle [at First Manassas] and discharged and might have kept out of the army but chose to serve his country to the end of the struggle.

The deceased is survived by his wife and several children. Honored be his memory.