Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1853-07-07

c"useu me 10 stroKe my youthful nous
tache. and to assume as much Of an al
Vi Indifference as was possible. Ny only
fear was that he might think me q COW
ard. My pride told me that the DANCE
was great, for there was no doubt bu
that | was under the Ere Of the battery
The colonel passed our company. ant
percelvirg me, said: IS You will soon Sc,
something extraordinary for your com
mcncement." l feigned material smile
aud brushed from my coat.sleeve som,
dust which had teen cast upon it from
ball. which had thrown up the earth I
few PAGES In advance Of me.
| The Russians soon discovered tl,a
their cannon shot produced no Effect
They substituted bomb. shells, one Of
which exploded BY my side, killing q
soldier, and tearing the plume from my
casque. IL give you my compliments !;
you are safe for to>day," said the captain.
| was already familiar with the soldiers
superstition. that ron bis IN idem is as
good an idiom on the field Of battle as
in court of justice. l replaced my
casque Upon my head. aud replied -
"This forces one to make q salute with>
out ceremony"
congratulate you." continued the
captain. ''You have nothing more to
fear this day, and this evening you will
be promoted. l feel that something will
happen me to-day. Every time have
been wounded. my second officer has
made narrow escape, and" he &C ntin-
ued, half ashamed at his confession, "the
6rst letter Of their names was p"
The FIRE Of the Russians dec, eased in
a great measure, in about half an hour.
We Immediately advanced upon the re.
doubt. Our regiment consisted of three
battalions. The second was commanded
TO 60 in the rear of the redoubt. and lbe
other two were directed to charge upon
it. was in the third battalion. When
we left tie trench. which in a great
measure protected US from the FIRE OF the
enemy, we were salu:ed by yolley Of
musketry. which. however. harmed US
but little. The whis,ling of balls surprised
me. and turned my head. causing my
companions, who were used to that sofe
of music, to ridicule me. I" Take il all
in all.'' said I to myself. "a battle is not
such horrible affair after all.
We rapidly charged, the riflemen lead
ing us. Suddenly three cheers were
heard. coming from the redoab,. after
which all was silent. II do not like this
stiffness" said the captain. it forebodes
HARM"
The palisades Of the redoubts we're
split by our balls, and the soldiers
rushed forward, shoating, " Vive Z En-
pereur ~
| gazed about me-, and never shall I
forget the scene which was opened before
me. The huge clouds of smoke had
arisen, banging in the air like pail over
the ruins Of the redoubt. Russian g'en-
adiers were 10 be seen with their glisten.
Ing bayonets. IS they stood, 6rm as
statues. behind the palisades.
snow the ball begins" exclaimed the
captain: "good night y these were his
last words. The beating Of drums was
heard within the redoubt. All bayonets
were Immediately depressed. shut nv
eyes. and heard great explosion. fol>
lowed by loud cries and groans. Opening
my eyes. looked around, asioni> ,ed
that still lived. Nothing was TO be seen
but the dead and dying. The captain
was stretched out at my feet; cannon
ball had struck his head and I was be-
spatlered with his blood and brains. or
the whole company. six only remained.
Suddenly the colonel placed lis bat upon
the point of his sword. and waving il
over bis head, clambered over the palis>
AIDES. shouting, - H;se T-6ssf aersMs -
all that were able followed. ! have
scarcely any rememb'a nce Of what fol>
lowed. We entered the redoubt. ] know
not how. We batlled with the enemy
breast 10 breast, enveloped IN such thick
clouds Of smoke. that nothing was dis
cernable. 81 .shed right and left, and
think either killed or wounded so0e OF
the enemy, for my sword was reek'ng
with blood. Al length l heard The shouts
Victory, victory r. The smoke dimln-
ished. and found myself in the midst Of
blood. About Two hundred French sold
iers we've standing ia irregular groups in
and about the redoubt. Some were re-
loading their mnskets. and others w'p'ng
their swords. Eleven Russians had been
taken prisoners.
The colonel was stretched out upon q
broken gun carriage. He was covered
with blood. and several soldiers were
bathing bis temples. Iapproached him
"Where is the old captain % be IN
quired Of the surgeon.
The surgeon shrugged his shoulders
in significant manner,
| Ellis FIRST Lieutenant e
| "H.re he il, Mr.. P. who arrived
yesterday
The colonel smiled bitterly. "Ve'J
we'll. - said he. turning towards me. "yo'
now have the command. Immediately