The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1862-06-20

OF the enemy, Wheh suddenly along the
whole Federal line there arises a simulta>
neous crack ofmusketry, which unexpect-
ed invitation causes them to waver but
in less time than il takes to record it, they
again form, and with renewed vigor dash
upon the foe. The shock is terril le, but
is met with that calm, unfiucLing perse-
verance which knows no defeat, and which
makes the result of this terrible hand to
hand encounter cheering for the Unionis;s.
\ Federal Colonel WHO, since the com
mencemert Of the action, had rendered
himself conspicuous, was suddenly unhors-
ed +; but graspins his sword with frmer
hand, he ceased not to urge on his men,
nor to deal speedy destruction TO those
who opposed lin.
Captain Redding saw, and admired his
bravery, and being superior swordsman,
determined to ties. his skill with the fear
less Colonel. lie at once bounded for
ward to NEE: lin, bu. il was not until
they had crossed blades that lie recognized
il his adversary, the father Of his fondiy
remembered Flora. 1t was now too late
to retreat, and with firm determination
to guard his own life, he resolved If pos
sib!e to disarm his antagonist, with the in,
Fiction Of as littlo injary as possible. He
sEil!fal!y parriei the Colonel's powerful
thrusls, and more than once could have
drained his life blood, but he looked not
for such an issue. His design was to haul
the weapon from his grasp, which by a
ski!itul maneuver, he az length accom-
pIisLed, and the proud Colonel stood com
pleteIy at tho mercy Of the Rebel Captain,
who thus calmly addressed him:
Sir, consider yourself my prisoner, OF
bear the consequences
q am in your power, 90 with me as
thou wi!Ies.," was the reply Of Col. Bailey.
"Then regain your sword and at once
resume command Of your regiment. As
for me- he added, Il shall no longer be
found arrayed against my country, more
especially when it numbers among lis cd
vocatcs such men as the parent Of my
E-e he concluded the sentence, bullet
pierced his side, and as he fell shout,
long, loud and triumphant, arose from the
battle field. 1t was a cheer raised at the
defeat of the Confederates who were now
flying from the field pursued by body Of
cavalry, aud in fact by all who were not
too exhausted BY + e recent struggle. Col.
Bailey did no more than notice the flight
Of the enemy, SO attentive was he with
his recent but now fallen deliyerer. lie
hastily staunched tie wouud-which was
q severe one-and while in the act Of ba-
ring his bosom, discovered miniature in
laid IN gold, which he at once recognized
as tha. of his daughter. Visions Of the
past Immediately float through his brain,
ana as he recoIIects the scene on TIE bank
Of the Hudson in which his daughter be-
slows a similar miniature to her lover, he
closely scrutuizes the features Of the sense
less Captain snd discovers in Lin no less
a parsonage than James ReIding. This
discovery reloubled his efforts tog his
safety, and the first ambulance that arrived
bore him still sonseless from the battle
field.
When Captain RelJing for SO We shall
still call him-returued to consciousness
it was in a room which was both amply
and elegantly furnished By lis bedside
sat female, who, though young, bore
evident traces Of care and anxiety. The
room was a spacious agar'meutin Colonel
Bajlcy's mansion, and he female no other
than his lovely daughter, Flora. Size had
continually fingered by tne couch Of her
wounded lover since his arrival, and now
as be exhibits signs Of returning auma
ton feryenny murmurs her thanks tc
IIeaTen. On awak;ne lie gazes with d
I wild, vacant s.are around him, when sud
denly 5ehoaiag The well known form o.
lis 5strothed, the whole truth 1ashe.
across his memory. lie passionately
kisses Ler, and though very weak, give.