The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1846-11-05
Notice Of come of tho Officers who fell
at MontereV.

at Monterey.
Lieutenant CHARLES HosKISs, Of the
Ilh infantry. Who was killed in that gall
LIANT charge in the streets of Monterey on
the 2lsi af September, was a native Of
North Carolina. lie graduated at West
Point in 1896. and Was AdJuiant cf bis
regiment al The time Of his death. As an
officer he was ever active and distinguish
ed. lie rendered very important servi-
ces in his capacity as an adjuIant in the
battles Of the 9Th and 9th Of May last.
A. Qnarlermaster in The old Cherokee ma
/ ton in 1898, under Generals Scott and
Wool, his services were pre-cminent in
all the operations preliminary TO the re.
moyal Of the Cherokees. 10 attempt 10
bear any sufficient tribute Of his rare ,ir-
tines as a man, gentleman, and friend,
might cause this notice 10 transcend lis
character as a record interesting 10 the
public. But that public, which cherish
es the glory OF the Republic, and instant
Is accords It's admiration for such heroic
deeds, will feel an interest in hearing of
the exalted private worth Of such men,
and will sympalhize with those who la
menl their departure and exiol their viz
Tues. Lieut.. Hoskins possessed quick
and spacious intellect; he cherished a
high and uirr renee Of honor. and was
remarkable for The generosity and chyat-
~ Of his character, and for those winning
traits which ever secured the regard and
respect of those with whom he moved.
The old North State" never furnished
for the service Of the country more
choice and noble spirit. North Carolina
will ever be proud Of sons whose high
character and gallant bearing shall rival
his.
Brevet Major PHILIP N. Barbour. Of
the Sd infantry, who also fell on the 2lst
September, was native of Kentucky,
and graduated at West Point in 1894. lie
F. was bIeveted Captain for gallant sersi-
ces in Florida on The 18th April, ls42.
lie was breveied Major from 9th May
: last for gallant conduct in the battle of
Resaca de la Palma. He was ever, like
a true soldier. eager to distinguish him.
: self, aud fell a, Monterey in the thickest
II of the fight, whilst his regiment was sub
e iecled to tina, murderous fire from masked
J. batteries i'm the streets, which, after Sc
verelv wounding lis commander, Major
l. Lear, killed three captains and two subal-
s. terms, and left the regiment commanded
II by its youngest captain. His loss will
e be severely felt in his regiment. He was
n an oraamen, to his profession, as much
o from his rare private virtues as from his
n public character. Devotedly attached to
n his native State, he has ever, Throughout,
l. his career as in his glorious death. reflect
e. ed great honor upon il. The army will
i lament his death; il remains for the coun-
Is try 10 record his name among its heroes.
m lie was relation of the Barbours of Viz.
GINA.
Second Lieutenant ]. S. WooDs, oil
the Cd infantry, then on duty with the
IN 4,h infantry, who was killed in the sane
a. charge, was a native Of Pennsylvania
n. He graduated al West Point in 1874. He
S. was breveted First Lieutenant for his
Is aallan,ry on the 9th May at Resaca de L.
Palma, whilst serving in the 4th infantry
e. in capturing field piece from the Mexi
r. cans with very few MEN. He was :
re young and modest officer, son of cler
in gyman in the interior Of Pennsylvania
is The citizens Of his native town had jus
so presented sword TO him for his gallantrS
a /; on the 9th Of '.ay. lille dreaming that ht
d, was so soon TO exhibit the same spirit II
o. another signal victory which numbers hin
ed among the slain.
no First Lieutenant DOUGLASS s. IRWIN
III Of the third infantry. killed at the batll,
e. Of Monterey, was the son OF Major lr
nj win, Of Old Point Comfnrt, gentleman
p well known and highly respected by al
he the officers Of the army. Lieut.. irwin
vs. was educated a, West Point, and dis,in
ID, guished himself in the Florida war. Ill
'e. las a mild, amiable man. beloved by III,
nd army. and his fate is deeply regretted by
Nv all his companions in arms. Had he liz
nd ed he would have rapidly risen in com
hi, mand, as he possessed aall the requisite
,Sat Of anoable officer.
ID. EacIf ons Of the officers Of the regula