Louisiana capitolian., 1881-09-24

NiWuS AoA oAiLA WAlto u0usS, SAo loco
ened the flowers she wore at her breast
and put them into the ColonePs hand
"Give these to hin-yes--in the morn
ing" Her voice died away to a faint
whisper, and her head fell back on her
sisters shoulder. The lady who had
acted as their chaperon fastened to ap-|
ply restoratives and the carriage rolled
swiftly away.
The next morning when Col. Terry
called to inquire after the invalid he|
had no need to ask, for from the door
there fioated tho mournful insignia of
death. Shocked beyond expression, j
that hardy soldier turned away, unable
then to even offer his services if they
were needed. He went again after a
while and saw Mrs. Cameron, the hos
tess Of the sisters during their visit
From her he learned tho brief details of
Alice's death. He, attack had been a
sudden spasm Of the heart, and she had
neyer rallied. She had not spoken butt
once; and they caught her lovers name
and a repetition Of the words, "ln the
morning"
"Poor Charley, who shall tell him s'1
groaned the Colonel, when the lady's|
voice ceased.
"You ave his best friend" she an
swered. II can't he replied, shaking
his head. II would rather face bat
terry. Why, you don't know, You can't
think how his very life seems bound
up in her; and now"
They buried her next day, six Of Pic
toms friends carried his dead love to
her grave, and then came sadly back,
each questioning who would bear the
thlngs to tho gallant sabreurs tar|
away with the old brigade.
That night tho order came to join|
tho main command, and by daylight
the troops were miles away. As they
approached the vicinity Of the appoint
ed rendezvous, a desultory firing warn
ed them Of an approaching conflict.
Presently they found themselves in
tho midst Of a portion of the command,
drawn up in piece of woods overlook
ing sloping field, which on the oppo7
site side rose to q sharp eminence, on
the browo Of which was posted Federal
battery.
Farther to theright the firing became
sharper, and soon the roll of musketry
swept all along the line.
~ say, Barclay" called Col. Terry,
as that officer passed him, "have you
seen Picton yet'" And, as Barclay
shook his head, he added, Tell the boys
not to let him know yet. Wait till
this is over"
"All right III tell them," answered
Barclay, as he rode away.
"rhe old General will be wanting
that battery the first thing they know
said ono Of the men, as shell exploded
over their heads. They'd better keep
it quiet"
"Thar, what did I tell youl" he I'D.
ded. biting off a huge riece of long
green,' thar 90 tho Mississippi boys
now"
As he spoke tawny column moved
ont Of the woods and swept gaLantly
across tho field. But az they reached
the cen.rc q murderous round of grape
lnd canister tore through their ranks
and the. column broke in confusion
Three times their leader rallied them tc
the charge, and three times they were
shattered by the CALLING fire.
"Tell You what, boys" called out
the long-legged private, VINO nad De-
fore spoken, "thar's fun comm now
That's, Cans bugle. The old regiment
want some of the pieW
He stopped and felt his saddle-girtt
az he spoke, then Strengthened himself
and waited for the command, for h.
was "one Of the boys" The next mo
ment there was ringing cheer from
the ranks az Gen. Forrest rode up.
"Boys," he exclaimed, pointing with
his sword, III want that battery cap
tured. One regiment has tried, ant
couldn't take it. Now, ! want yor
boys to do better than that. am 60
ing to lead you; and want you all Il
follow me"
Another cheer was the answer, az tht
men fell into ranks.
"Chargeg' and down the slope rod'
the gallant "old regiment" never fal
tering as the grapeshot swept through
y the serried ranks, closing each gap as j
was made by the deadly fire; on, on
following the lead Of the tall figure a