Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-04
.ne Death Of Maj. Chas. H.lt-Perfidy of the
ERenY.

an. Death Of Msj. Chas H.lt-Psrfidy the
Enemy.
A correspondent OF Southern paper gives the fol-
loving particulars OF the death OF Maj Charles Hill,
we'll known in Richmond
Fort EsrERANzA, near Saluria Nov Oath, 1862.
Dear Sir-I arrited here yesterday afternoon, and
found everything quiet bat about ten o'clock at night
we were aroused by the arrival of Captain r. Borden
who, with part Of his company, had been down to the
west end of this (Matagorda) Island distant 40 miles
to where Cedar Bayou separates this from St. Josephs
Island Major Charles ill was also of the party; and
be and Captain Borden selected ten choice men and
went to the extreme point with the view to communi
cate with the enemy by flag of truce n order to learn
the fate of brave little band of troops that fought
them CALAMITY week ago to-day at Corpus Christi
Passthere being considerable doubt yet whether they
captured made their escap to another island
When Major Hill and Capt. Borden got to the bank
of the Bayou, Me 4 i'll took his handkerchief and
tied it the ramrod, and advanced by himself sundry
Others being near by. On the other bank OF the Ba
you several of the enemy and in reply to the wav
ing of Hills white f,g, they swung hat, as much as
to say all right, come on. Major Hill then dsmoun-
ed and stood beside his horse and after short parey
between the Yanks themselves, be saw big fellow TAX
ing eff lis clothes, wbo when done, at plunged in
and over while four or five of bis comrades stood
the bank be had left with their guns ready for any
emergency. When be got over, he talked with Ma or
| Hill some three or four minutes when be made
spring at the with the view, probably of rushing
him Il to the water before he could draw any weapon
aud then the fellows the other side were no doubt to
threaten him with their guns drawn. and thus make
him swim that they could take him alive. But
the Major being very strong aud active, very sharp
scue ensued, and in it the Major got out his revolver
and shot the scoundre twice, killing him dead Mean
tme the Majors horse started off and he after him
Capt Borden and others also trying to- help catch him
minnie balls flying among them like hail, when finally
one struck the Major liz the left shoulder passing entire
through his chest and coming out under his left
| His comrades at gathered around him end put
him Captain Bordens horse.
The Major perfectly aware that he was MORALLY
wounded and begged them to drop him aud save them
Selves the enemy had made their appearance by this
time in heavy force, and their long ranged guns
hrowing balls among them thick and fast, and they
were also eparing to throw grape also, rs or
30 horsemeu plunged in and swimming over, when
our boys discovered that the Major dead, and
ing such fearful odds agai st them, they were compelled
to leave his body, much to the regret OF all
This sad tragedy brings real and heartfelt to
bis brother officers and friends here who all speak n
the highest terms of gallantry and gentemany de-
pertinent Let it be remembered that tbs valuable
life was lost under flag of Truce, yet We have to &C
knowledge they did not hoist themselves but
leave it candid world to judge whether or pot it
was honorable transaction on their part