The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1852-05-29
TIE EINsUBOttDtNA ATE OFFICER AND
PRIVATE SOLDIER.

Next morning the regiment was, as usual.
for parade, De>er,ion and dcbauch-
cries had caused irregularities in the attend
ance, and repeated orders had been issued
that all should be ready TO fall in precisely at
the appointed hour Di>obe,lience to these
orders had been severely punished even when
the delay was trIfng, as the commanding
officer had announced his determination to
exact minute submission. Just as the hour
was striking, soldier was seen rushing from
the barrack towards the square. and he corid
have taken his place in perfect time for the
roll had not two Of the picket crossed bavo-
nets as he advanced. Indignant at the Oh
structon, the soldier dashed himself with all
his might against the barrier. and cot through:
but Immediately half dozen other bavonct>
flashed before his path. and in the irritation
of the moment, he turiou<lv attempted to
brave them also
Make hun pri>onrr:' cried the Colonel,
who seated on horseback. had observed the
whole scene
The soldier resisted tins. too. anl struck
about him right and left, but OF course was
ovcrpowcrcd.
Bring him here" shouted the Colonel ::
and, turning to the adintant and some other
officers who were near him. said 'You. rrn-
tlcmcn come forward and form lrum-hcad
court martial
The rourt martial was formed ims'antane-
ou>l Y. and the culprit was placed in front,
and to Norman IIamiltnn'> horror, that cui-
prit was Andrew Henderson,
i suppose. gentlemen commenced the
Colonel. there is no necessity for hearing nv
drnce in this case: we all saw it. am de-
tcrmincrl that the whole regiment shall be
regular at parade. am myself. and 80 are
Won: and it is not to hc tolerated that pri-
Yates are 10 treat rcgimentl orders with con-
tempt. En>i- IN Hamilton. as the Junior off
Ger what >hnnll be- this mans punishment =
Please. Colonel. never did ANYTHING
wron. before said Andrew Il have never
:,
-,
Silence. prisoner,
Just hear me one word i-onc >inrl" wori
sir Nv wife has been very i'll. and WI:
stopping To-
The vnun9 officers Uttered at this allusior
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