Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-10-20

Nothing, sire, for he was killed at
Marengo.'
sAh, that was glorious for him, bu.
melancholy for you. But you spoke of
a brother: is he with your mother?'
Yes, sire. He is fifer, and much
older than L.
'Well, tell your mother that you are a
la great deal too young to 90 in this
campaign, and that ! say she has no
common sense
q would not say that to ny mother
'And why notl'
Il love her, SIRE
The child is right, Berthier,' said
the emperor, 'and I should not teach
him disrespect to his parent. Look
here continued he, turn.ng to his off
GERS, is not this a good sized soldier
to send against the Russians?
But, answered Siebert, standing on
| tip-toe, 4 am not at all afraid, and then
our drum-major gives me private in
structions whenever he is not engaged
l am very glad to hear it, said Ma
poleon, giving the boys ears pull, he
rode off, saying to Savary-
THAT is fine little fellow. If any
harm happen him ] shall never forgive
his mother
CHAPTER II.
The blttle Of Austerlitz was, aecor-
ding to Napoleon, thunder clap; but
that Of Eylau, where the victory was
claimed on both sides, may be compar.
ed to an earthquake for it was one of
the most terrible in which the great
army'>ever was engaged. Towards 3
O'Clock, P. NJ. the engagement became
very bloody. Darkness put stop to
the carnage, and the French bivouaek-
ed that night on the field Of battle
where they had fought all day.
The next morning, Feb. 9th, Napo-
leon, according to his custom, was on
| horseback at the break of day. The
ground was covered with snow, which
was stained with blood, and disfgured
with the numerous dead bodies lying
in all directions. Detachments of pri-
soners were carrying away the wound
ed. On one spot seventeen French
generals had fallen, amongst whom
were dHautpoul, Dahlmann, and Cor
bineau, who commanded the divisions
Of the Imperial guard.
AS Napoleon contemplated this spot,
a long file ofcars and filters passed by,
bearing the dead bodies of the Russi-
ans. The emperor stopped, and TAX
ing off his hat, exclaimed Honor to
unfortunate courage, and then clap
ping spurs to his horse, rode on.
They had not gone 200 PAGES when
they saw man carrying something on
his shoulders.
savary,' said Napoleon, go and
see what that is
Savary returned in two minutes.
"Sire, it is little drummer with both
his legs shot off.
| f.Poor fellow'
But suddenly looking up, Napoleon
exclaimed-sA little drummer, did you
sayo Go Immediately and ascertain his
name and the number Of his regiment
During the absence of the abide
camp, Napoleon seemed much agitated.
Savary returned.
sWelIp
Sire, he belongs to the 4th regiment
of infantry. | questioned him, but in
so dreadful condition as he is, all |
could learn was, that his name is Sic
bert
And letting fall the reins, Napoleon
covered his face with his hands, ex-
clain1ing-sOh war! warn
The bulletin published after this bat
tie shows plainly that the conqueror's
heart was agitated by some poignant
emotions, for at the bottom of the min
ute, Napoleon added with his own
hand-'The spectacle Of the battle of
Eylau may inspire princes with love
Of peace and horror of war
CHAPTER III.
Siebert had ught with all his might
nn+; T, o,pop hall shot throv orb both his