Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-10-31
NOTICE OF SOME OF THE OFFICERS WHO
FELL AT MONTEREY.
LIEUTENANT CHARLES HOsKINs

LIEUTENANT CHARLES HOSKINs,
OF the 4th nfnty who was killed in that gallant charge in
the streets of Monterey the 2st September native
Of North Carolina He graduated at West Point in 1885,
and Adutant Of his regiment the time of his DEATH
As officer he active and distinguished He rem
deed very important services in his capacity adutant
the battles of the sh and 9th of May last AS Quaermaste
in the old Cherokee nation in 1888. under Generals ScorT
WOOL, his services in oil the operations
preliminary to the removal of the Cherokees To attempt
bear any sufficient tribute to his virtues man. gen.
eman, and friend might this notice to its
character record interesting public But that pub
lie, which cheshes the glory Of the Republic and instantly
accords its admiration for such heroic Deeds will feel
tarest in hearing of the exalted private worth of such men,
and will ympahize with those who lament their departure
and exto their virtues. Lieut. HosKISs possessed quick
and sagacous intellect he cherished high and nice
Of honor and remarkable for the generosity and chvay
Of his character and for those winning which ever
cured the regard and respect Of those with whom he moved
The old North State furnished for the service of the
county choice and noble spirit North Carolina will
ever be proud OF whose high character and gallant
ing shall rival his.
BnEvEr MAJOR PHILIP. N. BARBOUR,
Of the Sd infantry, who also fell the 2lst September
native of Kentucky, and graduated at West Point in 1894
He breveed Captain for gallant services in Florida
the 18th April, 1912. He breveted Major from 9th
May last for gallant conduct in the battle of Resaca de la
Palma. He ever, like soldier eager distinguish
himself and fell at Monterey in the thckes Of the fight whilst
his regiment subjected to that murdeous fire from mask
ed batteries in the streets, which, after severely woundng
commander, Major LEAR, killed three captains and two suba
erns and left the regiment commanded by its youngest cap
tain. His loss will be severely felt in his regiment. He
his profession, much from his private
his native State he has ever Throughout, his his
glorious death, reflected great honor upon it. The army will
lament his death remains for the country record his
among its heroes. He was relation of the BARBouHs
Of Virginia.
SECOND LIEUTENANT ]. s. WOODS,
Of the I'd infantry, then duty with the 4h infantry who
was killed in the CHARGE a native Of Pennsylvania
He graduated at West Point in 1914. He breveted
First Lieutenant for his galany the 9th May Resaca
dc IA Palma whilst serving in the 9TH infantry, in capturing
field piece from the Mexicans with very few He
young and modest officer Of clergyman in the interior
OF Pennsylvania. The citizens Of his native town had lust
presented sword to him for his gaany on the 9th May
little dreaming that he exhibit the spirit
IN another signal victory which numbers him among the slain
FrRsr LIEUTENANT DOUGLASS s. IRWIN,
OF the third infantry, killed the battle of Monterey, was
the son OF Major IRWIN, Of Old Point Comfort gentleman
well known and highly respected by all the officers Of the
my Lieut. Irwin educated at West Point and dsn-
guished himself in the Florida war He was mild amiabe
man. beloved by the army and his fate deeply regretted by
all his companions in Had he lived he would have
rapidly risen to command he possessed all the requisites
| Of an able officer.
Each one OF the officers Of the regular army who have fallen
in those brilliant battles Monterey graduates of West
Point except Lieut. TEHRErr, LIST infantry from Virginia,
young officer Of high promise Those battles reflect unfadng
lusre upon our arms and exhibit remarkable instance Of
what American troops can accomplish in stompg en-
trenched positions held by superior numbers q
Within the past week Lieut. Col Fsunleroy has arrived