Simon Hoosick Mix

    LOSS OF COL. MIX. --Colonel Simon
H. Mix, of the Third New York, says a
Herald correspondent, fell at the head of
his brigade, immediately in front of the
enemy. He was struck in the head by
either a small piece of shell or canister.
He is supposed to have been severely but
not mortally wounded. When he fell the
fire was exceedingly hot, and, feeling satis-
fied that nothing could be accomplished
here by cavalry, Kautz had just ordered a 
retreat to prevent further sacrifice of life.
The men attempted to carry Colonel Mix
off the field, but he insisted that they should
take care of themselves and leave him. As
soon as the troops had fallen back to the
line of the woods, and were no longer ex-
posed to the enemy's fire, an attempt was
made by Dr. Palmer, Surgeon of the Third
New York, and Dr. Bennett, Surgeon of the
First New York mounted rifles, to recover
the body of Colonel Mix. But they were
compelled eventually to give up the enter-
prise as entirely too hazardous.
 ---The Albany Journal says truly: Col.
Mix was a gentleman of fine social quali-
ties. The fascination of his manner was
irresistible. It was impossible to come in
contact with him without loving him.
There are thousands of men all over the
State upon whom the news of his death
will fall as a personal bereavement. It
was his prayer that if he fell, it might be
at the head of his noble regiment, charging
upon the foe. His prayer has been ans-
wered. He died gloriously in defence of
that flag he loved so well. And Fame, in
awarding her prizes to the Heroes of the
war, will bestow no stinted favor upon
Col. Mix.