The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-13

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VIRGINIA crs, U. T. Jug 8, 1853.
Anrexed you lave nctce, cut from the Sacramento
Weekly Sanurd Of Juns, containing conei'e description
OF ARRAY by which Of the best scn IN Ills Terrific
~ has me; with az uutiiney death
Yesterday the town was thrown into another excite
place banned Hilton nearly covered with blood He had
been prospecting and being discovered and attacked
by Indians have made desperate resistance. he
repored la ing killed and wounded another. This
Ess lust confirmed by scouting party that
from here yesterday to the place Of hight TO see If other
verely wounded whom they despatched He had craved
into some willows when the party found him he shot at
them without feet They returned the dre killing him
From their report the aght must have been desperate
one Hilton being armed only with a revolver and knife
lie s said TO be OF cool, determined courage by
some Texans here, OF whom heard conversng about
conflict with the Camanches some years since, which
must have been hard fight Although Hilton Is severely
wounded he Is dong well. How he walked here in
his state is astonishing.
Knowing his worth and the sad loss 10 his friends and
to those who in great dependent on him,
have nccsed this short tribute to the memory of
natures noolemen. Being also from New York city
dsemed these words would be acceptable his rca
uves his full Villa n H. Hilton. During the
whole OF me indian disturbance here nc TOOK no part
from the belief thai the warfare against them was unwar
ranted often stating, First let US inquire into the facts
and the Indians have rtrpetraed these massanres then
let Gs punish hen' Would that this advice had been
followed ghe sequa has proven that valuable lives
would have been saved that oaDd their resting places on
the dreaTy hills of Utah. with the wolves and coyotes
only TO yep this rcqUium
Berg man OF utter fearlessness the dangerous position
OF affairs did hinder him from continuing his
prospecting tax ing Icing trpa into the heart OF
the Indian country, where rich silver discoveries
had been made the creation Of these disturbance.
Being experienced mount aneer, these trips less
dangerous 10 him than they would have been 70 many
leas experienced On my trying TO induce him TO
remain closer no observed, "ft Is impossible
10 remain cooped up inactive any longer.
do not intend TO disturb them (the IndAns)
but should they attack me, trst they Will ind man.
''aDd they did their dire cost" After desperate
fct, in which he shot and cut several times, lie
bound up his wounds and although far gone with loss Of
blood yet the never failing hero and courage inherent
enabled him TO stagger and struggle for thirty
odd miles, ma, king his trail with blood, drop Of
which ! would not have exchanged for the whole
cursed of Indians. What history of indomitable
courage and endurance demonstrated In that lonely
journey.
Staggering Up the tent he welcomed with "Abe,
od friend, l am hurt somewhat; but IL is not much,
and with your help, will them up"
assisted him into the tent, to his lowy bed,
immediately procured surgeon. After extracting one
ball, another taking crcuitous course could not be
found. This, expect, caused his ultim>te death.
As soon as hs injuries permitted he was removed TO
Gold El where be could have better attendance. Being
compelled 70 visit Virginia City for Time cngcr
sent TO NE to apprise Of his death, and hasten
10 notify his friends. We had long been acquainted and
have never known warmer friend truer gentleman.
lie had great object heart thus seeking wealth
and although experiencing heavy reverses, yet he was
ever ready TO commence and persevere Sadly do
cep.ore his loss, for know not where to look for his
equal.
As the notice Of his death would be necessary please
insert it. Yours respectfully, A. WILLIAMSON.