Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1882-05-18

by morning. She put ont her
hand, and, exerting her strength,
said distinctly: yes, | shall be
we'll in the nornlng. Tell. Char
ley her voice failed, anG lifting
herzslim white hand she loosened
the flowers she wore at her breast
and put them into the Celonel's
hand. Give these to hin-yes =
in the morning. Her voice died
away into faint whisper, and her
head fell back on her sisters shoul.
der. The lady who had acted as
their chaperon fastened to apply
restoratives, and the carriage rolled
swiftly away.
The next morning, when Col.
Terry called to inquire after the in
valid, he had no need to ask, tor
from the door there foated the
mournfnl insignia Of death. Shock
ed beyond expression, that hardy
soldier turned away, unable to Of
fer his services if they were needed.
He went again after while, and
saw Mrs. Cameron, the hostess OF
the sisters during their visit. From
her he learned the brief detail of
Alice's death. Her attack had
been a sudden spasm Of the heart,
and she had never rallied. She
had spoken but once, and they
caught her lovers name and rep
etit;on of the words, SIN the morn
ing
Poor Charley ! Who will tell
him 2 groaned the Colonel, when
the lady's voice ceased.
'You are his best friend,' che an
swered. Il think no one else can
do.i SO gently
4 can't he replied, shaking his
head. Il would rather face bat
terry. Why, you didn't know, you
can't think how his very life seems
bound up in her, and now W
They buried her next morning !;
six Of Picton's friends carried his
dead love to her grave, and then
came sadly back, each questioning
who would bear the tidings to the
gallant sabreur far away with the
old brigade.
That night the order came to
Join the old command, and by day
light the troops were miles away.
AS they reached the vicinity of the
oppointed rendezvous a desultory
firing warned them of an approach
ing conflict Presently they form
| ed themselves in the midst of a
portion Of the command, drawn up
in a piece of woods overlooking a
sloping field, which, ca the oppo-
site side, rose to a sharp ctninence,
on the brow of which was posted a
Federal battery.
Further to the right the firing
had become sharper, and soon the
roll of musketry swept all along
the line.
Il say, Barclay" called ont Col.
Terry, as that officer passed HIM
shave you seen Hicton yet 2 And.
as Barclay shook his lead, added
Tell the boys not to lat him know
yet. Wait till this i. over
'All right; I'll tel them,' an
swered Barclay as he rode away.
'The old General will be want
, ing that battery tie first thinI
they know said one of the men
: as shell exploded over their heads
sThey had better keep it quiet
j. Char! What did 1 tell you 2 h
t added, biting off huge piece G
: slong-greed' Thar go the Mis-
v sissippi boys now
d AS he spoke a tawny colum
d moved out and swept gallant,y OIL
cs the woods. But as they reach
: ed the centre a mn:derous round
Is grape and canister tore throue
their ranks, and the column brol
is in confusion. Three times the
le leader rallied them to the charg
~ and three times they were chatter;
- by the CALLING fire.
a Tell you what, boys called o
sy the private who Lad before spoke
us 'thar:s fun coming now. Tha
It's Cages bugle. The old regime
j. want some of the pie!
es. He stopped and felt his saddl
X girth as he spoke, then straighte
,et ed himself and waited for the cel
mand, for he was 'one OF the boy
,re The next moment there was
vas ringing cheer from the ranks
}. fGen. Forrest rode mp.
n Boys. he exclaimed, point
lile with his sword, 4 want that b
:er, terry captured. One regiment
me tried, and couldn't take it. No
want you boys to do better t
his that. / am going to lead you,
I want you all to follow me-
ster Another cheer was the ansN
the as the men fell into the ranks.
Charge! and down the S
ar rode the gallant old regim
girl never faltering as the grape
,o..:ol ~,