Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-02-06
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ITO Camp Jackson" replied Eddie. ''The
wound was more painful than dangerouS however,
for I was struck upon the elbow by aspent ball
1 have heard much talk about honorable. scars
and the glory of battle, but the sensation expert
enced when that ball came in contact with my bent
elbow, was so exquisitey glorious, that it deprived
me of consciousness almost instantaneousy. The
men at the hospital laughed at me, when told
them that I had tainted in the trenches. only
wish that they could experience the same pain for
about two minutes every day, for six months"
''How long did you remain at thehospitd?''' I
asked.
"About six weeks" he replied. ..Iwas under
medical treatment however, but asidal portion
of that time. / might have remained there until
now, or obtained sick furlough' 10 return home; !;
but gave the surgeons no rest, until they eonsen-
ted to send me back to the front Upon my re-
turn, I Immediately reported to General -, but
he had supplied himself with another orderly du-
ring my absence prevailed upon him, howev-
er, to allow ,ae to volunteer in your regiment and
thus my presence among you is accounted tor."
"And you were found asleep upon your post
this morning, eh?"
"How could I help it? I had marched-or
dragged myself along rather-nearly forty-hve
miles, only now and then getting short ride in
the wagons" he said. "Don't you think it was
very unfair to put me away out there, in that old
corn-feld, and 30 near the enemy, too?"
"Anythingi is fair in wal" said, smiling at the
artlessness and thorough innocence Of the une1-
pected Interrogation but, must confess, that L
should never have selected you for vidette, or
exposed You to the hazards Of such dangerous
position -......
'sWhy not?''
Because, besides being over fatigued by. your
long march, you are too young and inexperienced
for such an important post. The fact of the mat
ter is Eddie, you have no business to subject your
self to the hardships and dangers incident to SOL
der's life. Any man will tell you the same thing,
who will take the trouble to examine your delicate
frame. Why, that is girls face under that cap,
and these"-here took one of his hands in both
of mine-"are more fitted for service under Cupid,
than old bloody, clustering Mars" #
He looked confusedy down into my upturned
face, as lay at his feet and asked an explanation
and noticed bright flush upon the cheek and
q slight quiver about the corners Of the mouth.
II hope have not offended you, Eddie"
"Not at all" he replied, hesitatingly; "but do
you really think, that look like girl
'I think-as far as I can judge from slight
figure and an exceedingly delicate face-that you
are no more able to stand campaign in Virginia,
than boarding school miss is to throw back
somerset over the everlasting Alps" s.r...
Eddie laughed. .l
"Mind |" I said, IT don't say that you are q
girl"
Eddie laughed louder than ever. ...
AS lay at his feet ard looked wonderingly up
into his face, found myself wandering away back
in the past. Where had I seen that ce?-where
heard that silvery ringing laugh? Why was it,
that the presence of this boysoldier set me think
ing of Frank Miller-my comrade, now absent
and bonny Edith Harrison, his sweet heart: Per-
haps Eddie could enlighten me.
"Do you know a young lady in South Carolina,
by the name of Edith Harrison?" asked.
IT do, he replied starting suddenly to his feet,
seizing his rifle, and looking hurriedly between
the bushes towards the enemy; then, as sprang
towards him-fully expecting an advance Of the
Yankees s-he laid aside his rifle andsaid, "Pshaw
nothing but rabbit"
ibid understand you to say, that you were ac-
ouainted with Miss Edith Harrison?" I asked.
eyes," he replied, STOPPING down and tying his
shoe-strings; land I know why you ask the ques.
ton. You think that resemble her in personal
appearance Everybody says the same thing, un-
til they see us together"
'sI never saw more perfect likeness" said l,
wondering all the while why he grew 80 red in the
face. "Of course, then, you are acquainted with
myvery particular friend, Sergeant Frank Miller p
"Yo,u friend?" he asked, looking suddenly up,
and with countenance as pale as death, then,
you can direct me where to find him can take
me to him Immediately! Oh Mr.. Forester, l
would - Burying his face in his little grey cap
and turning his back upon me, he burst into tears
and sobbed like child.
"Why, what is the matter now, Eddie p l ask
ed, pulling the cap down from his face. "Con-
found the luck you'll make me believe you are a
girl sure enough, if you 60 on-in that STYLE"
Of course, Eddie saw the necessity Of an ex-
PLANTATION. That which he attempted was by no
means satisfactory to my mind-did not account for
all that sudden and uncomfortable burst Of emo
ton. Frank had been very dear friend, he said,
whom he loved beyond anything in all the wide,
wide world. Before he-Eddie-left his native
State, it had been currently reported that Frank
had been killed at Gettysburg. My mention Of
his name, so suddenly, and the intimation that he
was alive, was what provoked those tears. AS l
,o;d boforo tho avnlonotion did not satisfy me so
I was about to question him little further, and
had turned to do 30, when the enemy opened a
terrific fire of shell and solid shot upon our picket
line compelling us hastily to get under cover, and
efectually putting an end to further conversation
As was expected, our scouts reported, soon after,
that the enemy were massing heavily in our 'front.'
and that the line of skirmishers were advancing
About On hour after, our pickets were very ju-
diciously called in, it having been ascertained that
the enemy were advancing in overwhelming num-
bers, and with cavalry, artillery and infantry: Ihe
extreme left of our picket line had precipitately
fallen back, thus affording an excellent avenue tor
a sudden flank movement Of the enemy upon our
centre. Our Commanding General, therefore,
wisely concluded to withdraw the entire picket,
and allow the enemy to advance upon the line OF
battle
I will not needlessly encroach upon the time and
patience of myreaders, by narrating the history OF
the memorable battle, which soon followed. Suf-
fee it to say, that the enemy were driven back to
their works. after desperate conflict, which last
ed the entire afternoon. Our loss was appalling
mostly in prisoners and killed-but we succeeded,