Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-04-12
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soon. From o concealed line near the
top suddenly there is a myriad OF ex-
plosions. Every missile known to war
is sent down to stagger that blue line
The first crop of human flesh lies under
the reaper.
There was pandemonium on that hill
side for 40 minutes. 1t was an eventful
fight for n.s,ly mar, not considering
those who were laid low by missiles OF
war. There were few whose place IL
was to lead in whom constitutional
inability rendered it impossible for them
to face such storm. They were ordered
back, their places filled by those made OF
sterner stuff. There were soldiers IN the
ranks who skulked, but their officers
drove them on. The main force OF that
reserve division of Union troops showed
a united strength Of purpose, which, II
it could be transformed to different
field, q field Of moral heroism, would.
make an army Of gods
Mark Maynard climbed with the rest.
For q moment when that storm burst
the instincts of a human being, acting
upon him suddenly, made him recoil. A
number OF quick recollections flashed
before him. His position, the chance
given him to redeem the past, the con-
sciousness that men looked to him for
strength in that trying moment-they
were all as nothing compared with one
other, one which prevented any fur
ther giving back. 1t was not desire
for death. That was too near. 1t was
not desire to show prowess at a mo-
ment when men were either quailing or
making records as heroes. At that terri
BILE moment there came before him
picture so sweet, so innocent, that one
may we'll wonder how it could have ap-
peared amid slch frightful scenes. 1t
was the photograph of his wife and boy.
With it flashed the thought: "All for
them. For myself, nothing"
Whether he needed this to nerve him
to do his duty, certain it is that from
this moment he forgot danger. One idea
absorbed his,entire being-that whether
he lived OF died word should 90 back to
those he loved better than himself that
he was at least not among the 1inchers.
Once this idea possessed him he was
machine, q cog moving 800 wheels. He
knew nothing Of the deafening sounds;
he was obliviors to bullets or shells.
Like the picture of the Sistine Madon-
ma was ever present the gentle face and
figure of woman holding up child.
Mother and child, in the famous paint
ing, have for centuries stood forth, a
divine light to lead the world from sin.
Mother and child, in the eyes of Mark
Maynard, were divine light to lead
him out of the depths into which he had
fallen By a violation of principle.
The time of probation was short, but
not too short for Maynard's bearing to
have its effect. Among the few who
held the men together during that brief
struggle for the life of the army he took
an important part. The ridge was won,
and one of the first regiments on it was
that commanded by Colonel Mark May
nard.
The ridge was not only won; it was
held. But who can depict the holding?
1t was by a repetition of struggles like
the one that took it, only the gray at
tackled, while the blue defended. Eight
times the Confederates charged, and
eight times they were driven back.
Night came; there was no light where
by to make another. The ridge was in
Union keeping; the Army Of the Cum
berland was saved.
Relinquishiug his command, Maynard
rode through $500 dead and wounded
of the Z, 500 men who climbed the hill
side a few hours before to General
Thomas headquarters
Have you any further commands,
general?" be asked.
"Ah, Colonel Maynardl Let me thank
you among others for your work. You
men over there have saved us. I want
you to go back to the cavalry and COM
mand one of several forces intended to
cover our retreat. We must get back to-
night to safer position.
Il await your orders, general. E"
Colonel" added the general, turn
ing upon him kindly, approving eye,
"thero are a number to be rewarded for
today's work, among them yourself. If
we get safely out of this, I shall make
q suitable acknowledgment Of your serv-
ices"
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