[Illustration: PERILOUS POSITION OF A GALLANT OFFICER OF VOLUNTEERS.
_On a recent March, who_ (_ever thoughtful for the comfort of his
hired Charger_) _chooses the cooling waters of the Ford in preference
to the Bridge_.
"HERE! HI! HELP, SOMEBODY! HOLD ON! I MEAN HALT! HE WON'T COME OUT,
AND HE WANTS TO LIE DOWN, AND I BELIEVE HE'S GOING TO REAR!"]
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