The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-07-24

the bombardment ofan inhabited city at least,
ifso, let there be none but men within its
walls.
When the city had capitulated, entered
with the rest who were sent TO take formal
possession, and found that the street which
led towards the quay lhcing the castle, where
we were directed to march led directly past
the place which G---lnd pointed out ms
that ofDon lgnatio de Corrullu. As looked
upon its blackened and shattered walls, felt
IA strong anxiety to enter il and try and find
out the fate ofG--'s betrolhed and obtain
ed leave for few moments from my Captain.
| hastily entered through the ruined archway
which opened into the courtyard, which al
ways centres Spanish built palace, aud saw
mt glance that Chad been before me in
his visit. The basin ola large fountain was
! in its midst, but.Gen. Scott had cut off the
nqneducts, which had supplied the city fouu-
tuins, and this was dry. by its verge, how
ever, on II slab of marble sat C., and she
was in his arms. ] paused for an instant as
! saw him aud the beautiful form which he
held, for thought il indicate 10 advance at
that moment, but l could rot retreat, and
there seemed something so strange in his
actions, that | could not well tear mysefa-
way. lie held her still and motionless in his
arms, her long black hair hung in disheveIl-
ed masses down upon the cold marble and
over partly bare and lovely shoulder, and
though it seemed to me she was looking at
him, for could see that her large black Dyes
were open, still he spoke not, but with fixed
and strong gaze looked down upon her
slowly advanced;hC could have heard my
footsteps, but Inc raised not his head, he did
not seem 10 care whether friend or foe APP
preached. bent over him and her. look
ed down upon her beautiful FACET was
pale us the marble on which she rested; gaz-
cd into those large dark eyes-there were
lakes frozen over with the ice of death open
but not lustrous. looked down upon her
swelling bosom, uncovered by the dsarrange-
ment of her dress,and a ghastly wound, black
and horrible in its roughness, showed how
she had died. A piece ofthc iron shell had
Glove a rent in her bosom, through which her
soul had sped to IL kinder world th0n this. lii
one hand she still clGnched lockct. look
ed upon it and recognized the miniature Of
c.. Oh God! what sight was this: so
young so beautiful, loving aud belovcd-yet
gone, gone forever, and in such Il way!
laid my hand upon G--'s shoulder ard
spoke to him; then for the first time he look
ed up, and saw that in him there was II
change almost as great as hers. Pale rs
death, his eyes fixed aud strong in their al
most maniac glare, his lips hloodless, cold
big drops ofsweat on his paid brow, oh, who
could describe his look He spoke not-his
eyes again fell upon her form, than which Il
lovelier never was pressed TO the bosom.
Icould stand the scene no longer-I rush
ed forth and joined my company, instantly
sending word to two of G-'s messmates
where they might find him, and begging
them to go 10 his assistance
| The next day sent aboard of bis ship to
inquire after his health, and heard to my sor-
row that he was confined TO his bed, deliri-
Gus from fever, and that feeble hopes were
entertained ofhis recovery.
! learned from one of his shipmates that
G-had become acquainted with Donna
Anita on Il former cruise, that mutual love
had arisen, been confessed by both parties,
and they were TO DO united at the close ofthe
war.
Aud this, oh God! this is ,car! These are
the scenes which the pen of history must re-
cord of men who live in the nineteenth CEN
fury, ofthe existence of that religion which
has "peace, love, charity" for its mottos and
emblems. know, reader that this is poor
train of thought, aud IN Inconsistent one for
n soldier. but see such scenes as these, and
you would not wonder that should almost
he willing to exchange the sword and uni
form for the priests gown and prayer book.