The Arkansas advocate., 1830-08-04

Wouiu IClu tii} HCdil, Cuuluot tlOu put see the cold barbarity of the operator, hacking and hewing and mutilating the frame on which thy looks 50 often hung with fondness. Ny heart beat quick, and mechanically l arranged a silk handkerchief and pocket-book, so as to form sort of cuirass for my breast. Overpowered with fatigue, l fell into an uneasy doze, and. at each moment some sinister idea would visit my dreams, and awaken me with sudden start. kati que at length gthh prevailed, and the drums beating the revesllez; reused me from q sound sleep. We are ranged in order of battle; the roll was called, the arms were piled, and to all appear ance our tranquility was destined to remain andisturbed for that day.
 Towards three o'clock an aid-de- camp arrived with an order. We were immediately under arms. Our skir- mishers advanced into the plain whilst we followed; and before twenty minutes had elapsed, we could discern the Rus sian outposts falling back upon the re- doubt.
 We were aanked by corps of artil- lery on the right, and by another on the left, both of which were considerably in advance of us, and kept up a smart fire against the enemy. The latter return ed the compliment in their best style, and the redoubt of Cheyerino soon dis appeared from our view amidst clouds of smoke.
 Our regiment was sheltered by ris- ing ground from the fire of the Russians. They seldom favored us with their shot, (which was reserved almost exclu- sively for our artillery, and when they did, it passed inoflensively over our heads, or at most sent us a sprinkle of dust and gravel.
 As soon as the order to march had been given, the Captain of my company tlxed his eyes on me, with degree of attention that compelled me to twirl my newly-lledged mustachios in my fin- ger and thumb, with as careless and sol dier-like an air as could possibly as- sume. l may affirm with truth that the sole fear which l experienced arose from an anxious dread least my com rades should imagine that was afraid j: and besides, the inofIensive bullets of the enemy contributed not a little to sustain the heroic equilibrium of my mind. Self-love played its part, and whispered to me that twas really ex- posed to imminent peril. Was 1 not actually under the fire of battery! It was quite delightful to occupy the post ot danger and honor, and yet feel so much at ease, so totally undisturbed by those vlllainous bullets. And then with what triumph ] should tell the glorious tale next winter in the crowded saloons of the enchanting Madame Sain Lux an! How would provincial beaux and Parisian badastds sink into insignifcanee before the hero of Cheverino! How would sympathizing blondes and lively 6Sunettes shudder at the fearful story of siege and breach, while many bright eye would beam with admiration of the young soldier modestly insisting that such feats as his were by no means un- paralleled.
 The Colonel riding in front ofthe re- giments passed by my company, and sasd- dressed himself to me--ss You are likely to have sharp work" i" said he, s'for your first affair." My reply was martial smile which, endeavoredto render more effective, by ostentatiously brushing my coat sleeve, which had been spattered with little dirt by ball that had struck the ground at the distance of a. bout twenty paces from our line. The Russians however, perceived the ill- success of their musketry, in place of which they substituted howitzers, that soon did considerable execution in the hollow in which We were posted. The bursting of a shell at some little distance carried off my chako, and killed ser geant close by my side.
 q congratulate you," said my hard featured Captain, as l picked up my chako, s'you and fortune are quit for this day at least was avareof the superstition common among military men, and which holds that ssnon bis i,, adena," is an axiom as infallible on the field of battle, as in the court of law. Replacing my chako with an air of un- daunted gaiety--ssPor Dieu?" said l, thatis what call most uncouth way of teaching a salute. ? The apropos of the circumstance enabled the sorry jest tn nass. My Cantaitt again f,fffered me