The Sun. — 1856-11-06 (London, England)

DROWNED IN A FRIGIIT.—Late on Menday evening a man named Win. Birehall and his wife were returning to Hoyland from notherba,m " statutes," and had reached a part of the read near the village of Elgeear where there is a reservoir on each side of the path, when they were alarmed by some missiles being thrown at them. The nig%t was very dark, and the woman screamed out " Murder," while her spouse made a precipitate flight, leaving his wife to take care of herself.' Ile dashed through a hedge and fell into one of tho reservoirs,where Lis body was found on the following morning. I  Sir,—Observing that your correspondent, in his letter from Boston, says, in regard to the battle of Bunker's-hill, " who commanded on the American side is still disputed ;" and, further on, " who conceived the Flan of seizing on the hill is not known," I, as a descendant of one who commanded on that day, will endeavour to enlighten your readers on what is known by every schoolboy in the United States. With regard to the conception, says Washington Irving, " the heights, which swell up in the rear of the village (Charlestown), overlook the town (Boston) and shipping. The project was conceived in the besieging camp to seize and occupy those heights. A council of war was held upon the subject. General Putnam was one of the most strenuous in favour of- the measure. Some of the most wary and judicious, among whom were General Ward and Dr. Warren, doubted the expediency," &c.  Putnam made light of the danger. He was confident of the bravery of the militia, if entrenched, having seen it tried in the old French war. Ho was seconded by Gen. Pomeroy, a leader of like stamp, and another veteran of the French war. He had been a hunter in his time, a dead shot with the rifle, and was ready to lead troops against the enemy, " with five cartridges to a man." He was seconded by Col. Win. Prescott, whose opinion, says Irving, "probably settled the question, and it was determined to seize on and fortify Bunk hill. Col. Prescott was chosen by Geu. ward to , conduct the enterprise at Charlestown-neck . while on the march they were met by Gen.tls." Putnam with waggons laden with entrenching tools." Bunker's-hilt commences at the neck and es 8. lo P about 300 yards to the summit ; it Is connected by a ridge with 13rud'i...--hill. The crests of the two d er,shills are about 700 yards apart. they should proceed"a question arose which cf the two " On attaining these heights," specified in the to fortify; Bunker says our author, ol mmand of the town was much nea:• to written,Boston, oarndde risi,a dbuat Bb el ut,:ies'rs- bhciiii'lls tulll't a ti on , and shipping." After a Brud's-bill called " the battle of Bunker s-hi ,ll " was fought, I: ec%, the. ac, inn, commonly command Prescott unwas determined on, and it, although other officers of note doubtedly had portions of the were on the ground and commanded With regard to the _ redoubt. _ _  and " Will he fight ?" The -General Gage is said to hare caught sight of him through glass walking the parapet, and to have reply, "To the last drop of blood," does not, howasked ever, seem to have shaken his determination to carry the hill, for the troops from Boston were whhois he was, despatched at once. General Warren was offered the command of a Portion of the redoubt, but declined it, and served merely as a volunteer with his musket. I trust in all fairness you will ingert this, whey, believe me, you will receive the thanks of London, Nov. 5.