Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-11-07

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the skill to employ il on ground ia
vorable for himself, so that our in
fantry was repeatedly exposed I,
the most violent attacks, and had tn
greatest difficulty to ward them of
1.-TWO squadrons in particular, o
very well organized and equipped
Honveds, distinguished themselve
by their furious charges on Croatiar
infantry battalions, and could al las
not be compelled to retreat but by
several discharges of grape, which
made dreadful havoc in their ranks.
"The leader offhis corps, a mar
of tall, elegant figure, in the rict
dress of magnate, mounted on su,
perb, spirited, gray stallion, which
he managed with great dexterity,
was indefatigable in always rallying
his men, and leading them back
against our infantry. He galloped
to and fro with as much unconcern
as if the balls whizzing around him
were but snow-baIls, continually
fourishing his glistening blade.
"The figure of the rider seemed
10 be well known to me; but | could
not distinguish his features, as we
were drawn up in rear OF our col
umn of infantry, at the distance Of
some hundred PAGES from him.
"Twice he had escaped unhurt the
fire of our infantry; when, as / have
already mentioned, some guns,
which had meanwhile came up, be-
gan to fire with grape. He seemed
not TO heed the first discharge, for !
saw him, still brisk and animated as
ever, galloping about at the head oi
his men. The second must have
been directed better: for when the
smoke cleared off, | could perceive
the horse and rider on the ground.
"At the same moment we received
the signal for charging. The ranks
for our infantry suddenly opened to
let US pass through, and we advanced
at full gallop upon The enemy's
horse. These, at first, retired pre-
cipitately, TO gel beyond the range
Of our cannon, then rallied, and
drove us back; we did the same by
them; and so we went on, till at
length, as it is usual in Hungary, the
whole dissolved into single combats
in which man is engaged hand TO
hand with man.
alt was nearly dark, when, with
my troop, some of whom were Kill
led, others severely wounded, 1
reached the main body. Scarcely
had we unsaddled, and, tired TO
death, was about to stretch myself
by the watch fire, fed with the ru-
ins of houses which had been pulled
down, when an infantry soldier, ap-
pointed to hospital duly, came to in
form me that an officer Of the insur-
gents, dangerously wounded and ta-
ken prisoner, having heard my name,
wished 10 speak to me.
'In spite OF wearinesss, | immedi- !
ately followed my guide 10 the hur-
dle-shed which was fitted up for a
hospital. Dismal was the appear
ance Of this dark, low place, scanti-
ly lighted by the hand lanterns Of
the surgeons and attendants, who,
with their blood stripped sleeves
tucked up high and with aprons
equally bloody, were busily engaged.
The wounded lay close TO one an
other upon dirty straw, which in
places was quite wet and slippery
rom the blood upon it. Loud and
gentle sighs, moans, groans, gnash-
ing of teeth, mingled at times with
curses in the Bohemian, Polish, Hun
garian, German and Croatian Ian
Twas obliged to rally my
lest | should be scared back.
"In the furthest corner Of the long
on bed OF straw, lay the
wounded prisoner, who wished to
'peak to me. How was | shocked
when the light of the attendants
antern fell upon his face, and 1 re-
Count ST. '
"On our march through Croatia to
Vienna, | mad passed two days at his
had seen him in the socie-
y Of two charming women-his
wife and his sister-in the foil enjoy
nent Of happiness; and, nows in
what state was / doomed to fndl
St--,a Magyar to the inmost /;
FIBRE Of his heart, had indeed then
told me that he should take up arms
or Kossuth: but thus to meet him
again | was not at all prepared.
"Kneeling by the side of my pale
,riend, whose noble countenance
pore the evident impress of speedy
ieath, / grasped bis cold hand, and
asked in what way ! could be ser
TO him. Thank Won for
he replied, in voice scarce
" audible, and this effort manifestly
caused him great pain: Il heard that /,
you were here and | sent for you. II
am dying; my chest Is shattered.-l
When lam dead, take the pocket