Litchfield enquirer., 1863-01-29
Communications.

NR. EDITOR :-Henry Belden Hill, soldier
 of the 27th Conn. Volunteers. ranking as drill
 Sergeant of his Company, died in the hospital
 in Washington, on Tuesday, January 18th,
 from the effects of wounds received in the bat
 tie of Frederics sburg, aged l6 years. His re-
 mains were brought to Morris for interment on
 Saturday the l7th inst. -
 The funeral solemnities were deeply inter esting, and were conducted by Rev. Messrs.
 Parlneles and Mcfarland. Very full particu- lars were given by the Rev. Mir. Mcfarland, of the life of young Hill, for the last six months, as well as interesting circumstances connected with his death.
 Henry B. Hill was young man of patriotic feelings. During the past summer, he devoted large share of his time in the City of New Haven, where he resided, to recruiting for the l4th Regiment, commanded by Col. Dwight Morris. By persevering efforts, eliciting high commendation from the citizens of New Haven and from those in high rank the State ser vice, young Hill recruited about forty men for the l4lb Regiment. Upon the consolida- tion of his men with other squads, in numbers sufficient to form Company, young Hill had reason to expect his election to a Lieutenancy, as a recognition of his ervices. In this he was disappointed, although his recruits very generally, as well as from high regard for his patriotic fervor, and also his merits as drill- master, gave hin their votes for Lieutenant The failure on the part of Hill to obtain Q commission, did not in the least dampen his ar.lor to cutter the service of his country. .-zlt simply served to give him different allotment and different position in the 27th Regiment. He joined the 4th Company of New Haven Greys,an as a recognition of his fitness there for, was chosen drill ll-sergeant of the Company. 0onearter reaching WaShingtan,the 27th Reg iment joined the Army of the Potomac, and were with General Burnside in the memorable battle of Fredericksburg. The noble bearing of this Regiment has become historic, and does not need the feeble commendation of words. Young Hill entered the battle of Fredericks. burg with the purpose of fighting with un- finching valor and fighting to the last. From every source from which information can be derived there comes the most conclusive tes- timony of his nnfaltering bearing. The thrill of his inspiration went through the ranks of his Company as a shock. When the deadly fire of the enemy was strewing the ground with the wounded and dying, the order was given to fall upon the ground. But young Hill spurned the order, and as long as his cartridges held out, continued firing in standing position, and only when his ammunition failed, bowed to the earth.
 In the thickest of the fight, he received fash wound in the arm-then piece of shell on the side of the breast, hitting Testament given by an only sister. Still, Hill continued to fight on with reckless courage, when piece of another shell stuck him in the breast, ma king the third wound, aud completely disa- bling him. He was taken from the field to the tent of his brother in law, who was Assistant Surgeon to the R giment. His wounds were rot then deemed fatal, but it was ascertain ed that the wound in the breast had inflicted serious internal injury.
 When the rebel General Stuart, in one of his raids in the rear of General Burhsides Ar my, took possession of Telegraph Oaice, he sent an order to General Burnside, signing thereto the name of General HalIeck. direesing the removal q all tie wounded so ths Hospisals ' Msshinston. This orders| desasd ioE sie tims sssrset, vss partIy put ipto execution, Hill xas removed io 1hs (g;tp itol His broiher .ad sister were vish him thers bestonine upcn hin avery care which si5sctiea eould pFopps but lhe severity of| yonng HilIs wounds, aggravated by his remo- Sals bafaed all skill and affection. On Tues day of last week, he yielded up his spirit to bis Maker.
 It was in the month of last September. he bade adieu to his numerous friends and kin dred in Morris. with buoyant heart-the image of perfect health, with resolve to do and dare all for his imperilled country. Nobly and he roically was this purpose executed. Now in death, the memory of this young soldier shall live and in other days, his devotion to the old starry Flag" and selfsacri6ce for country. shall constitute rich legacy Of satisfaction to