Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-04
NOTICE OF SOME OF THE OFFICERS WHO
FELL AT MONTERREY

Lieutenant CdARLEs HosKS,. OF the 18th infantry, who
was killed in hatgalant charge in the of Mone-
rev. the 2lst September. native OF North Carroll
He graduated at West Point in 1885, and was Adiu
tant Of his regiment at the time Of his death officer
he active and distinguished. He rendered very
important services in his capacity sdutant the battles
OF the 9Th and 9Th OF May last As Quarermasier in the
old Cherokee nation in 1888, under Generals Scott and
Wool! his services preemnent in all the operations
preliminary to the removal OF the Cherokecs To attempt
10 bear any sufficient tribute his virtues man.
gentleman, and friend might this notice tran.
scend Its character record interesting the public.
But that public, which chershes the glory the Re-
public and instantly accods its admiration for such heroic
deeds, will feel interest in hearing OF the exalted pr
yae worth Of such men, and will sympathise with those
who lament their departure aud exto their virtues. Lieut.
Hoskns possessed quick and sagaeious intellect he
cherished a nice and high sense o honor, and
markable for the generosity and chivary OF his character
and Tor those winning traits which secured the regard
and respect Of those with whom he moved. The cd
"NOrth State" furnished for the service of the
country more choice and noble spirit. North Carolina
will be- proud OF whose high character and gal
liant bearing shall rival his.
BRKvEr MAJOR PHILIP N. BARBOUR
ct the 81 Infantry who also fell the 2lst September
was native of Kentucky, and graduated nj West Point
in 1884. He breveed Captain fer gallant services
in Florida, the 18th April, 1872 lie brevetted
MAJOR from 9Th May last for gallant conduct in the bat
TO OF Resaea do la Palma lie was ever, like n true
soldier distinguish himself and fell at Monterey
in the thickest OF the hight while his regiment wss sub
Jeeied 10 that murderous FIRE from masked batteries in the
Streets which, after severely woundinR its commander
MSJor Lear, killed three captains and subaerns
and left the regiment commanded by its youngest captain
His loss will be severely felt in his regiment He was an
ornament TO his profession, much from his rare pr
virtues as from his public character. Devoedy attached
TO his native State, he has throughout his career as in
his glorious death, reflected great honor upUn it, The az
my will lament his death remains for country TO re-
cord his among its heroes. lie relation Of the
Baibours OF Virginu.
SECOND LIEUTENANT ]. S. WOODS,
OF the I'd Infantry then duty with the 4h Infantry who
was killed in the same charge. native of Pennsyl
vania. He graduated West Point in 1874 He was
breyeied First Lieut. for his galan,ry the 9th May a,
kesaca de Ia Palma, whilst serving 4h Infantry in
capturing field piece from the McIcans with very few
men. lie was young and modest officer. son of a cer.
gyman IN the interior OF Pennsylvania. The citizens Of
his naive had just presented sword TO him for his
CALAMITY the 9th OF May e dreaming that he was 60
soon 10 exhibit the spirit in another signal victory
which numbers him among the slain.
First Lieut. DOUGLASS s. lawn OF the 80 nfnry killed
al the battle OF Monterey the of Mai Irwin of
Old Point Comfort, a gentleman well known aud highly
respected by all the officers Of the army Lieut. Irwin was
educated West Point and distinguished himself in the
Florida He mild amiable man, beloved by the
army and his fate is deeply regretted by all his
in Had he lived he wsud have rapidly risen TO
command, he possessed all the requisites an able off,
Each Of the officers Of the regular army who have
fallen in those brilliant battles Monterey were graduates
At West Point, except Lieut. Teneit LIST infantry from
Virginia, young officer Of high promise. Those battles
reflect uniadng ustre upon arms and exhibit remark
able instance OF what American troops can accomplish
even in sioming enuenched positions held by superior
numbers Nat. Int.