Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1866-11-16

"There's chance for promotion for US
all in there" he said, smilingly.
He was right. The fearful encounter
which carried such sorrow to SO many
English homes, brought to these two men
| fame and honor. Through the whole
action the admirars eye was on the young
'tmiddy," and all through that long and
thrilling summer night ii never lost the
CLEAN of satisfaction which had illumina-
ted it as he heard the young sailors words
in the morning. The same dispatch that
greeted him as Lord Nelson informed him
that his request for lieutenancy for young
Lee was granted.
STEADY devotion to his profession, and
conspicuous bravery in times of danger,
soon made the youthful lieutenant a no
ted man in his Majesty's navy. The bat
tie of the Baltic was a memorable day to
him. 1t was truly the greatest battle he
had been in. Though severely wounded,
he refused to 60 below, and stood at his
post until the close of the action. When
Sir Hyde Parker gave the signal for dis
continuing the fight lieutenant Lee re-
ported it to Lord Nelson. The admiral,
putting the glass to his blind eye, said,
with mock gravity, 81 really don't see the
signal. Keep the flag for closer battle
still flying. That's the way answer such
signals. Nail mine to the mast"
1t seemed that the fortunes of the great
admiral and his protege were mysteriously
united, for this victory, which made one a
viscount, made the other a first lieutenant,
though he had just come of age. He fol
lowed his commander, who had become
warmly attached to him, through all the
years that interviewed, so that, when the
great day of Trafalgar came, he was the
second in command to Captain Hardy.
As the action began, Lord Nelson ap-
preached him, and, placing his hand on
bis shoulder, said, 1--WE are going to have
hard day, Edward, hope you may
pass through it safely"
81 shall try to do my duty, my Lord" J"
said Lieutenant Lee. "But," be added,
pointing to the uniform, and decorations
which the commander wore, contrary to
his custom, "why does your lordship rem
der yourself so conspicuous to-dayi You
will surely draw upon you the fire OF some
marksman."
81 have a presentmeut," said the admi-
raj, ''that my race is run; so have put
on all my harness to-day. In honor
gained them," he exclaimed, proudly lay.
Eing his hand on the insignia, "and in
honor will die with theln.p
The presentment was realized. II was
the last action of the great sailor. As he
fell on the deck, in the heat Of the battle,
the captain and lieutenant of the ship
sprang to him in an agony of grief.
$50 back to your post, Edward" he
said as the lieutenant knelt by him. Then
Ihe added, gently, "God bless you lad"
With sad heart the young man re-
turned to his place. The fate which had
seemed to unite his destiny with that Of
his commander was fully realized on this
day, for, just as the victory was gained, a
heavy discharge of grape from French
ship of the line swept the deck of Lord
Nelson's ship; and when the smoke cleared
away, Captain Hardy saw his lieutenant
lying almost in the same spot where the
conqueror Of the Nile had fallen, with bis
breast torn open by the terrible discharge.