River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-02-24
clear across his state.room, head first. 4

clear across his state-room, head first. A
voice said:
Halo what's wanted r.
Hooked up from the floor, where was
holding on to something, pcered through
the gloom, and, as | I'm sinner, that
calm, genial iceburg was standing up on
his hind legs sharing
How he could see anything, or how he
kept his feet never cared to enquire.
all that | thought of was that | was un-
speakably ashamed Of my errand. lie
said
"Sorry you FELL. Did you hurt your.
self Anything waited Y
"No" said 81 only came to borrow
IA match.
believe some people will lie even in
the very presence of the grave, II to tell
the truth would make them blush.
cot matchlhad about a thousand in
my pocket, and came out thinking to
myself that it could not be much of q
storm after all. Thus one man scared
me. when'the sea failed to do il, and now
another had completely restored my
tranquility--andn neither had employed
anything Inore than a look and word.
What docile slaves Of outside Influence
men arc
And now came another specimen Capt
Moland had followed one Of those seas in
that smashed the saloon doors, and with
a bright, CHEEKY glance, and a breezy
word or two had swept their terrors away
almost as completely as ifhc had brought
sunshine in his face, and summer zephyrS
in his breath. And yet, at that moment
the ship was in its greatest danger.
When the Giant came out, wherever he
went, his brave tranquil face wrought It's
miracle. The reiniorcements Of the
courage that saves wayering armies, and
wins battles, is drawn from the command
ing officer, as from reservoir.
The influence which one individual may
exercise over many was happily illustra
ted in one of the great battles Of
the late CIVIL War. For months Ger
tain Colonel had subjected hls men &c
ceaseless drill. The manual had becom,
so mechanical with them that no order
delivered in the martial music OF hi,
| splendid voice could take them by sur
prise,- their hands instantly executed i
even il their thoughts were miles away
Once we'll into battle, soldiers will hghi
steadily on obivious Of every thing
TIL the ammunition gires ont. Ther
they wilt into panic like stricken things
This particular regiment was face TO face
with the enemy on a notable day in our
history, loading and firing with might ant
main, the opposing guns almost touch
ing. All at once the Colonel saw a quiv
err run down the line, toll,
him that the ammunition Wds ont. II
one instant more there would be wilC
stampede. the rear masses would take j
up, and the day would be lost. He woul,
give the word for saving expedicnt
The happy thought flashed upon him
the drilll lie rose IN his stirrups, an,
his voice pealed out above the clamor o
the guns
attention Order--ARMs !" Dow
came the muskets'l shoulder ARMS =
! Up thep went again. MARK time-b
the left flank forward y
And with drums beating, and color
flying, they stepped away as gallant
through the storm Of fire, and smoke an
thunder, as if they had been on dres'
parade. They arrived in safety in II
J rear without breaking ranks. To th'
man really belongs the honor Of the gre'
victory that was won that day.