The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-04-23

attacked itin the rear, and drove it forward
on our grenadiers, who received it with fixed
bayonets. The first shock was terrible to the
Russians. But soon comparing their numeri-
cal strength with the small number of troops
opposed to them, the officers drew their swords,
rallied their men, and all defended themselves
with great courage Atone moment our gren-
adiors appeared to flag, when young officer
darted from the ranks, exclaiming in loud
voice, Courage my brave comrades! follow
me, and the Russian colors are oursp Herush-
ed forward, sword in hand, followed by his
company, and penetrated the compact centre
of the Russian column. This unexpected as
sault broke their ranks and our grenadiers res
olutely entered the passage opened to them
by the brave Auzoni. g
"!This is one of the most glorious achieve.
ments of this memorable day." said the EN-
peror, who had beenan eyewitness to the hero
ic conduct of Auzoni He summoned him to
his presence, and then addressed him Cap
tain Auzoni, you well deserve the honor of COM
manding my veteran moustdches. You have
won an officers cross and an endowment of
1000 francs. You were made captain at the
beginning of the campaign, and hope You
will return to Paris with still higher rank.
A man who earns his honors on the field of
battle, stands very high in my estimation. |
present ten crosses to your company" ne ad.
ded, turning towards the soldiers.
Enthusiastic shouts rent the air, and the same
men advanced to meet the enemys fire with a
degree of courage and enthusiasm which it is
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victory was ours The enemy's forces, routed
and dispersed, retreated in the utmost disorder,
abandoning their wounded, their baggage. and
their parks of artillery.
But the days work was not ended for the
Emperor. According to custom, he went over
the field of battle to estimate loss, and to hur.
ry the removal of the wounded. 1t was truly
horrible to survey the immense extent ofground
over which the snow of the preceding day was
crimsoned with blood.
A quartermaster Of dragoons, grievously
wounded, perceived the Emperor passing at a
few PAGES from him. "Turn your eyes this
way, please your majesty" said the mani
believe have got my death wound, and shall
soon be in another world. But no matter for
that, VVe PEmpereurp
"Let this poor fellow be Immediately con-
veyed to the ambulance" !" said Napoleon. "Raise
him up, and commend him to to the care of
Larrey." Large tears rolled down the cheeks
of the dragoon when he heard the Emperor
utter these words ri only wish" said he,
"that | had thousand lives to lay down for
your majesty"
Near battery which had been abandoned
by the enemy, we beheld a singular picture,
and one of which description can convey
but faint idea About one hundred and ff.
ty or two hundred French grenadiers were
surrounded by quadruple rank Of Russians
Both parties were weltering in river of blood,
amidst fragments of caunon, muskets, swords,
&C. They had, evidently. fought with the
most determined fury, for every corpse exhibit
ed numerous and horrible wounds A feeble
cry of Vive PEmpereur" was heard to ema.
nate from this mountain of the dead, and all
eyes were instantly turned to the spot whence
the voice proceeded Half concealed beneath
a tattered flag lay young officer, whose breast
was decorated with an order. Though pierced
with numerous wounds, he succeeded in rails.
ing himself up SO as to rest on his elbow. His
handsome countenance was oyerspread with
a livid hue of death. He recognised the
Emperor, and in feeble. faltering voice, ex.
claimed-'God bless your majesty, and now
-farewell-iarewell. Oh, my poor mother"
He turned supplicating glance at the Empe-
ror, and then uttering the words, To dear
France-my last sigh!' he fell stiff and cold.
JURY ROOM ON WEBSTERS TRIAL.
One Of the jurors who sat in judgment upon
the life of DR.. Webster, has given in the Boston
Traveller the following interesting statement of
the conduct of the jury. 1t is due to the jury
that they should be heard, as public opinion is
much divided upon their verdict:
The jury was composed oftwelve men, from
as many different branches of the mechanical
and mercantile professions; they were from diff,